Chapter: Volterra

Bella POV

What does this make us?

I heard Edward ask, not knowing we were touching so I could hear his thoughts.

I dont know, I guess we're boyfriend/girlfriend but I feel like we're more then that.

I responded in my head for him to hear.

You could say 'he's my lover' or vice versa, or we could say soul mates.

He suggested.

Yea, thats a good idea but I like soul mates better.

I told him. We snuggled some more and stole kisses from time to time. We reluctantly got up, and went to go join the rest of the family downstairs.

Once my foot stepped off the last step Alice tackled me, making me fall to the ground laughing. She squealed a sound that would put a dying cat to shame.

"I'm so happy for you! EEEEEEEEYYYYYY! We can go shopping for this special occasion!" She squealed jumping up and down.

"No, Alice!" I screamed, laughing all the same. She kept bouncing and squealed again. "You forgot I'm psychic and i know you'll cave in!" She said still bouncing.

I honestly didn't care that we were going shopping. I was still in my euphoric state and would let them do what ever they wanted to me in my pure bliss moment.

Alice pulled us in and out of many stores but the one that I had disagreed on was the most embarrassing, Victoria's secret.

"Why Alice? It's unnecessary, nobody is going to see it anyhow!" I exclaimed, annoyed. Really, who would spend so much money on clothes that no one would see?

"I beg to differ Bella. Edward is the one to see it and it is a necessity for all woman. Now either way we are going into this store. It can be the easy way or the hard way, now choose." Alice said looking me in the eye. Ugh! There is no going against Alice, she will always win.

"Fine!" I huffed, pouting. Rose, and Alice dragged me across the store buying at least 2 of everything. It was so annoying, them squealing and talking about colors when it's not like anyone will see it.

But at the same time it was amusing to see them holding it up to me and saying stuff like, "Oh, this color would look great on her," or "ohhhhhh, they have it in red, which would totally match that outfit!" It was a total waste of time.

We finally arrived home and my mood immediately changed to anxious and excited. Excited to see Edward and anxious to see Edward. He came down the steps and I immediately dragged him upstairs.

He chuckled at my enthusiasm and I went to his music player to see what he was listening to. It was Debussy. I played it and we just sat in his room and talked. Carlisle wanted to have a family meeting so we all gathered into the living room.

"We need to go to Volterra and sort things through. We need to know what to do with Victoria, and what happens now, so we leave tonight. We already have our tickets booked and we only have 2 to 3 hours to pack so get going." he said to everyone and got up to go pack.

I packed with Edward while listening to music. We finished packing an hour later while Alice and Rose were still upstairs packing. Everyone else was done and had their stuff in the living room beside them. We just talked and laughed together until it was time to go.

We arrived in Volterra 8 hours later and most of us just talked or looked out the window at the beautiful sight below us. We gathered our luggage and made out way down the streets of Volterra and entered the castle.

"Bella darling, we're so glad your back!" Jane said as she ran to hug me. We said hellos and hugged each other and gathered in game room. I noticed that Felix was missing and got curious but decided not to say anything. I didn't know why we gathered in here but it didn't matter to me. We all talked amongst ourselves and waited for my dad to arrive.

Edward had went to find him about 25 minutes ago and I was getting anxious. I was fidgeting with my hands in my lap when I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around me. I sighed and melted into the embrace. "Miss me?" The beautiful voice asked, his breath caressing my earlobe.

I nodded, "Very much." I said smiling. He chuckled as my dad cleared his throat smiling at us. "As you know, Bella, there was a traitor here in Volterra and we had to... dismiss them. It was Felix."

Dad said sadly. I nodded and felt sad. I've known him my whole life and it was now weird to think that he is gone forever. I felt Edward hold me tighter to him and I smiled, grateful for his action to soothe me. After that particular discussion everything else we talked about was light. As in 'how's life in forks?' Or 'did you go shopping, and what did you buy?'

Of course, all questions involving shopping came from Heidi. My two families got along together great. Rose and Jane talked about cars, Alice and Heidi talked about shopping, Jasper talked to Uncle Caius about history and wars, dad and Carlisle caught up together, Edward and Demetri talked about music and Ramen and Uncle Marcus talked about their favorite countries. I just put my input in all of their conversations.

Edward asked me to walk with him in the garden and I agreed. We walked for awhile just talking and laughing freely. "Bella," he said and stopped walking. I turned to face him and tilted my head in question. "Hmm?" I responded, waiting for him to continue.

He slowly got down on one knee and I went ridget as I realized what he was about to do.

"Isabella Marie Anne Volturi, when I first saw you at the ball I felt my breath hitch and there was only you in my eyes. When you came to live with my family and I in forks I was ecstatic and I never felt more alive. I always get lost in your deep eyes and your wonderful soul, you are the air that I breath, the sun to my earth, the love of my life. Will you make me the most happiest man on earth and marry me?" he said, never breaking eye contact.

I squealed and jumped up and down. "Yes, yes, YES, YESS!" I exclaimed tackling him to the ground with a thousand kisses. He chuckled and pulled out a beautiful ring. It had blue sapphires surrounding a silver diamond. I gasped as I realized it was my mother's ring.

We stayed in the garden until night fall and once we walked into the castle I was attacked by 4 squealing bodies. Edward chuckled and watched in amusememt. I looked to see who tackled me and it was none other than Esme, Alive, Rose, Jane, and Heidi. I laughed and they let the questions loose.

"When is the wedding?"

"How did he propose?"

"Did he buy a ring or is it passed down?"

"Where's the ring?"

"Where did he propose? Near the fountain or near the roses?"

"GUYS!" I shouted through my laughter, and they smiled apologetically. They helped me up and we went to my room. "Ok, don't interrupt." I said sternly, they nodded their head vigorously and I giggled. I explained what happened and they gushed as they looked at the ring and I beamed. Alice being Alice started on wedding plans right away.

"Alice, what if I don't want you to plan my wedding?" I said sternly, even though I knew I was going to ask her to help me plan it anyhow. She tapped her forehead and smirked, "Psychic remember?" She said turning back to the catalogs. I sighed and continued planning.

I looked around at my two families, watching them talk to each other and laugh like they've always known each other. I smiled as I took in my surroundings and I knew I would have a wonderful future with the people I love.