All characters are Stephenie Meyers. I don't own them I wish I did ;o)
My goodness I haven't updated in forever—I hope you will all forgive me for not getting the last chapter out. I have since had another baby—Only a few weeks ago (actually he just turned 1 month on the 7th of Jan) I figure now that I have the time I can type it out—I loved this story and am sorry it has now come to an end—I am working on another but it is still in it's early stages- I only have one paragraph written and it is a good one to me—I am going to send it to a friend soon as the first chapter is written and see what she thinks of it—Now that I am home with both of my boys I should be able to write a bit more and get things done faster—I still have other stories to finish like my Christmas wish story—
So with out further ado here is a little from the last chapter and then Chapter 10- Again I am sorry it has taken over a year to update—I guess life just got away from me-
Last little bit from the last chapter….
"Alice." I called out to her in the store. "I found it. I found the dress." I yelled.
She dropped what she had and came running around the rack to see what I was talking about. The dress was simple and strapless. It had a simple long ended bow on the one hip. A sheer over lay on the upper part going over the shoulder and down the back into the train. It was a Bella dress. It was going to be my dress.
Alice took the book and held the page out trying to match the dress up. She found it in the back corner moments later and pulled it towards me. She was holding the book and the dress hanger over her head to keep from dragging on the floor. I followed the dress to the change room after her. It was as if it was calling my name. I changed and put the dress over my head. Alice did up the back and I came out fully and looked in the mirror. It was my dress.
"My god Bella! It's the dress. You found the dress."
"No tweaking it. It's perfect the way it is."
It was a perfect fit already. I didn't have to have it altered. I paid for it and the girl said it was a discontinued line so no orders could be placed for it. I told her we didn't need an order just the dress. She gave me the dress right then and there.
"Thank you Alice for making me go in there."
"Your welcome. I knew you would find it in there."
"We need to get you a dress now."
"I found one in silver."
"Silver is good."
"You thanked me for taking you in that store."
The voice startled me and I whirled around. Alice stood in the door way. She had come out of nowhere and was carrying my veil and my shoes.
"Come on Bella we have lots of work to do before 1."
"How did you?"
"Ask my brother when you get to the end of the isle. Better wait till you're married finally."
"I can't believe you're here. Wait how did you get here? How did you know were we were?"
"I am here to help you silly." She hugged me and stepped back. "I am here to help you be happy with my brother like you should have been all those years ago."
"But how did you?"
"Don't question Bella. Just work with me."
"Shower?"
She nodded. "Shower."
I headed off to the bathroom and stepped into the shower. I stood under the water and shaved my legs and washed every inch of me. As I was under the water I realized what was going on and started to freak out.
Why was I freaking out? I didn't know. I wasn't running anymore. I wanted this as much as he did. Why were these feelings coming up? I wasn't having cold feet. I'd said yes. Twice. My heart felt like it was in my throat. I started to hyperventilate. I leaned against the wall and slid to the bottom of the shower. I was determined to get up and finish getting ready but something held me to the floor.
Thoughts of everything rang through my head. One after another. The simplest memory of our first kiss. The first time in the meadow. High school and my first day there. The party and the saving grace that was Edward. His eyes and his smile. His touch, his beautiful soft touch. Having Charlie and running away from everything I held dear.
I wasn't crying. I wasn't frowning. I felt like I was in limbo. Between being utterly happy and miserable again. I wanted to be happy. I wanted to be happy with Edward. I was happy with Edward.
All my worries were in consequential compared to this. Worries that could be dealt with. Worries that could change in a heart beat. I finally put them aside. Yes the press was there. They will be there always. But no matter what I had Edward. No matter what would be said I had Edward. My heart took comfort in that. It was no longer in my throat. It was beating as fast as it possibly could and staying in my chest. Where Edward could claim it over and over again.
I felt the back of my head. The scab that had formed still slightly there. It didn't hurt. I didn't notice it. My ribs had healed. They didn't ache. The other cuts and bruises were gone. I had the scars to prove I should be here. I survived because of Edward. He came to get me. My circle of life revolved around him. I was not happy without him.
I pulled myself up from the floor turned off the water and grabbed the towel. I was not happy without Edward…..
Truth
Chapter 10
EPOV
She was running circles around my chest. I wrapped my own arms around her. I could tell she was thinking. I picked up her hand and kissed it gently. Her skin was warm yet we were both very cool. She continued running her one hand in circles around my chest until I heard her breathing slow and she had fallen asleep.
Tomorrow was D-day. Tomorrow everything would be set and done. The plan had started out perfectly. It would end perfectly. If everything was going to work perfectly I had to make sure everything was going as planned. I shifted Bella just slightly and she gently rolled over to her pillow. I hated leaving her embrace but I needed to check things out. I needed to find out if things were running smoothly or going very wrong.
I opened my laptop that was sitting beside the bed and opened up the emails. There was one sitting there from Alice and also one from Jasper. Of course I opened both.
E,
I gathered everyone you wanted. We are all boarding the plane now. We should be there about 4 am. You could have done this as an earlier flight? I won't complain I am on a high anyhow. I think this is the best plan you have had and from what Emmett tells me you have had some good ones when it comes to Bella. Alice is looking after everything else. She is like a little firecracker. It's no wonder I am on a high it is rubbing off on me LOL. I think she will be happier than you will be tomorrow. I am also very glad you both woke up and realized that you two do belong together. I am glad that Bella came back. I am sure if she had not we would be out looking for her in every part of every city in the country.
See you in the morning,
J.
Alice was babbling in hers about the past and the future she thought we would be having. I heard Bella shift again as I watched her. She only had a white sheet covering just her lower half. The though that passed through my head made me want to put things aside and wake her right then and there. I could feel a growl coming up with the urge to pull the sheet away and trail my fingers. I had to get this done though. I quickly moved my sight line and concentrated on the remainder of Alice's email.
…. Edward Cullen when Jasper told me what you wanted to do I was ecstatic. It's about bloody time. You should have married her years ago. You should have found her earlier. But that is the past. Of course I will go get Charlie and all her stuff. I suppose you want me to bring the rings too? Of course you do, don't answer that question. I think Bella still has hers and I think I know where she has it. I know where yours is. Yes I have known about the Bella drawer for a long time. You're predictable you know especially when it came to her. Don't worry I will be on that plane with a gigantic smile and with my pixie bells on!
Alice
I filed the emails in the private part of the drive. Not that I didn't trust Bella but if anyone got a hold of my lap top my work was on there. I had it password protected for everyone and anyone that may get a hold of it. I closed it gently and shut it down. I had 3 hours till they got here. I wasn't going to sleep at this rate. I needed to burn some energy.
I kissed Bella's shoulder and pulled the sheet up to her arms. I would be back in awhile. I wasn't going far. I slipped out of the back door of our room without waking her and headed down to the water. I looked to see how much room I had and started what I had planned to do in my head.
By time I finished it was 3:30 in the morning. I had sand everywhere and it looked great. It was well worth it. The "Marry Me Bella" I put in the sand could not be missed by her or a plane over head. I chuckled and the largeness of it and shook it off. It would be a hit I think.
I cleaned myself up in another room and headed for the lobby. As I was arriving the host was just coming in with the keys for everyone. They were all on my plane as per instruction. So when I saw each of them come in carrying dress clothes and suit cases with wide grins and glittering eyes I was bowled over with the emotions of what the day would bring.
My mother sought me out first and hugged me to no end. She proceeded to scold me for not telling her sooner of my plan. I couldn't say anything but just grinned. Then I apologized to her and her alone. My father shook my hand and had some kind but choice words of wisdom and congratulations. Emmett had a few more gripes about the time but was smiling all the way through saying it. I knew he felt the same that it was about time. Alice attacked me as I knew she would. It was the next person that I saw that I had some explaining to do.
Charlie…
Charlie stood back from everyone else holding a bag that he placed gently on the ground. He looked grumpy but something told me he was fine with everything that was going on and what was to come in the next hours of the day. I believed his opinion of me had changed in the last few weeks since I had been around for my son and his daughter like I should have. I walked up to him and before I could say anything he looked up at me. In his eyes told me everything I needed to know.
"Charlie… Thank you for coming. I know it's late but would you please walk Bella and Charlie down the isle later today?"
"That is why I am here. I am here to make sure nothing happens again between you two. She loves you too much for me to stop her. And against my better judgment I want her to be happy and it will seem that it is you that makes her happy." He paused. "That still means I don't have to like you."
"Fair enough sir."
Alice was picking up a gigantic white box which was what I was assuming was her dress. She handed me the ring and juggled the box to keep it from falling on the ground. I opened both the ring boxes. Inside each ring it was engraved with "Forever". I shut them both and hugged her gently so she wouldn't drop the white box.
"Thank you Alice for everything."
"Anytime big brother. You go and get what you want. We are all here to tag along for the ride."
I got everyone set up with a room so they could catch some sleep before the day's festivities. I was turning to leave when I something caught my eyes. Henry and his wife and son were standing waiting to talk to me.
"Henry…"
"Peter is looking after things for the day. No-one knows Mr. Cullen. Besides we didn't want to miss this."
"I'm glad you came and Charlie will get to know your son. They have a lot in common I am guessing."
"That is the plan. Plus you would need these." He said handing over a small box.
I opened the box and looked inside. They were the earrings I had in my desk at work. Henry didn't miss a thing. I had for the first wedding purchased them and was planning on giving them to Bella the day of our wedding. She was gone by then. I kept them in my desk as a reminder of her and what should have been.
"I had a feeling they were Bella's since the first time I saw them years ago in your desk." He paused. "I think this is the occasion that you had bought them for the first time around?"
"Very perceptive of you Henry. Yes they were for the first wedding and for her."
"Now you can give them to her."
"Thank you Henry."
I got him a room key and we all headed out to our suites to rest. I took the box with the dress in it from Alice who warned me sternly not to look inside. It was to be a surprise. I had the rings in my pocket and the earrings in the other pocket. I was set to start my plan in motion for when she woke up.
I watched from the path way as each couple headed to a suite. My parents had their heads together and hand in hand. Alice and Jasper were talking quietly and smiling. Emmett and Rose were also hand in hand. Henry was talking with Charlie and then headed to his suite. I smiled. I was on a high that I don't think I was going to come down from for a while. Bella had not moved an inch since I left those few hours ago.
I placed the box on the bed on my side so she would not roll over onto it. I put the earrings in another spot and proceeded to write a note to attach to the box.
Marry me Bella,
Meet me at the gazebo at 1pm.
Wear what is in the box.
There is another gift in the bathroom.
and three others in other places in the room.
Our future awaits my love
Both of our lives and Charlie's
Your Edward forever,
I folded the note and placed it with the box. I scattered a few roses that were in the room already and placed the earrings on the dresser with another rose. I placed the rings on the bedside table. I wrote a quick note just saying "forever" with her name on it. For the note to go with the earrings I sat down and wrote a longer note. This would explain everything.
My Darling Bella,
Forever and Always I have loved you. I love you now more than I did before.
These were yours from the beginning. I had planned on giving them to you on the
day of our first wedding. The past is the past. This is our wedding day and these are yours and will be yours forever and always. I love you and I love Charlie. I will see you at the end of the isle when you will become Mrs. Cullen finally.
Forever and Always,
Edward.
I had a bracelet for Bella and placed that in the bathroom. That and Alice would be the third gift. I smiled and glanced around the room. Everything was set now. I pulled a stray hair away from Bella's face as she slept. She was sleeping peacefully. She was happy as she was smiling in her sleep. I wanted to wake her but I didn't. I wanted to kiss her and tell her what today was. I wanted to tell her everyone was here for us. I brushed my fingers down her face before I really did wake her. She would wake soon enough and find the box. Charlie would be waking up soon and he was going to come with me. Alice and Jasper would be on their way to our suite soon. It had been almost an hour already and I was just writing notes. I placed a kiss on her forehead and left the room with out a sound.
I met Alice and Jasper both outside my door minutes later after I checked in on Charlie. He was still sleeping but like any child could wake up in a few moments.
"Well?"
"I have her other things. Don't worry Edward."
"I'm trusting you Alice."
"She will be there and be more beautiful than ever. Let me do my stuff. Don't worry." She paused and looked at her husband. "Okay Jazz this is part of what I wanted for Rose's wedding to Emmett but he wouldn't wear them. You had your family crest… so now they are Edward's."
"Alice what on earth are you talking about?" I asked her.
"These..."
She dropped a pair of cuff links into my hands. On them was the Cullen Crest. Made of pure gold and inset diamonds. They were perfect for the occasion.
"Dad wanted Emmett to wear them. He wouldn't of course. I don't know why. Jasper had his own family ones but you have to wear them Edward. Dad wore them for his wedding to mom. Grandpa Cullen wore them to for his wedding. I am not sure how far back they go but there they are."
"You don't need to ask twice Alice. Of course I will wear them. And I am sure when little Charlie gets married he will wear them too. I will pass them down."
"Good."
"She will be up soon. This has to work. I have to go and get Charlie in a minute but you better go in and get ready."
Alice kissed Jasper and fled for the room that Bella was in. I headed in after her and caught Charlie as he was coming out of his room. He was fine with my ushering him off and out of the suite without seeing his mom first. I explained everything to him about what we were going to do today.
Charlie was all smiles. From ear to ear. Probably more if he could get a wider smile. He told me he wanted to see his mom happy again. He told me that she only really smiled when he was present but now she smiled more often than not. I had to smile myself at that. The fact that Charlie was getting his wish because I came back into their lives. The things that small children pick up was a curiosity for me. Charlie just proved that it does happen in children and the fact that he was mine made it all that much better.
Charlie followed me out of the suite house and we met Jasper outside. He was waiting smiling when he saw me holding my sons hand leading the way. It was a silent conversation he and I had and words were not spoken. He knew what I was feeling and that I couldn't have control the situation any better than I was. Things could have gone so very wrong but they didn't. Everything was working out perfectly.
I saw movement in the curtains out of the corner of my eye. I knew Bella was up then. I lead the way out of visual shot if she should come out of the suite and see us. We walked to the suite we were claiming as a groom's suite and stop off. My father was just arriving with Charlie Sr. Emmett turned around but didn't make any cracks like he usually does. It was an unspoken "Finally" that went through our heads.
Charlie headed to his grandfathers side. He would get ready soon. I wasn't tired at all. I was on an unbelievable high. Something I should bottle not just let it run its course. I was all smiles. No one was going to ruin today. I had this planned so well and had everything worked out to a "T". If something did go wrong there was a back up.
Yes I was a control freak. I controlled everything that came to me. But I didn't want to control what was said and felt. I wanted that to happen as it did. We were away from all the hustle and bustle of the city and every day life. We were in a paradise that was perfect for this. Life was in slow motion here. Relaxed and no need for control. I watched everyone interact with each other in the room. They had all seen me brooding, controlling and never taking "no" for an answer. That wouldn't change in my business but there were 2 more factors, two lives that I had to think about that I couldn't and wouldn't control. I wouldn't give them up for anything in the world now or ever.
I stepped back outside and looked out into the ocean. The rolling waves came in but I saw the calm. The calm that was me. I put my hands on the railing and smiled again. I knew my life had changed the moment I looked across the ball field all those years ago. The moment I looked up from my phone conversation and saw her standing there. I laughed out loud. I kept smiling and laughing till Jasper was beside me.
"Emmett you may want to get your father. I think he cracked."
"I haven't cracked Jasper. I was off in my own world. Thinking."
"He cracked."
"No. Everything is in perspective now. My life is calm. Bella was always the key to that. She held everything with her. Without her I am a shell. Moody and controlling. With her I am the person I should have been all those years ago. Of course I am great full for everything and the way it happened. I have wanted Bella back from the day she left. We never should have been apart but I don't think I would have changed a thing."
"You still sound conflicted. Like you would go back and change things yet you don't think it would change?"
"In a way but I have settled. My control is and has been relinquished back to the way it was with Bella all those years ago. The way it should have been. This way is better. She was the key."
I turned and stared at Jasper. He was watching me like a hawk. He didn't believe that I had not cracked. The look on his face said that. I smiled again at him and his facial features changed.
"I am truly fine Jasper. Better than I ever could be."
"Good. But for my sake I am watching you closely."
"I am fine. Nothing can bring me down today."
I leaned forward on the railing and watched the waves roll in. Form and function. Bella and I. A new beginning is here for us.
I tuned out the bustle inside the room as I continued to stare out into the ocean. I ran my hands through my hair. Could she be having her own thoughts? I had a feeling she was. I knew we were quite a ways from Bella and Alice. They didn't really know where I was. I straightened up and out of the corner of my eye I saw her. She and Alice were walking down the beach. I watched the small pixie form that was Alice try to hold up Bella's dress and her own but was failing miserably. Bella was a vision in white. Billows of white material but very simplistic. It was perfect for Bella. It was perfect for us. Her brown hair was up and the soft wind was blowing the stray pieces across her face. That picture of her would be etched into my mind for all time. Yes she could not see me but she was a vision and she was my vision and going to be my wife.
I took a breath as I hadn't realized I had stopped breathing when I saw Bella. Of course I held it again as she stepped closer with Alice. I stepped back towards the door and hovered in the shadows. She and Alice decided to let the dress down onto the beach and let it flow behind her. I watched as my mother and Rosalie joined them. They all attempted to pick up the dress again which was met with laughter. I went inside not willing to chance that hey had seen me watching them. My bride was ready for me. Now it was my turn to be ready for her.
Everyone else that was in the room was in various states of dress. Some had full suits. Others were in kaki pants and shirts for the weather. Then there was me. Looking a little disheveled since I had been going since well before last night. I headed to the bathroom with my clothes and hopped in the shower. I shaved and took my time doing it. No nicks in the skin today. The hard lines and determination had melted away for the day. I believe that people would have asked what happened to Edward Cullen and who kidnapped him. I had a smile from ear to ear.
I looked at the time on my watch. I couldn't believe how late it was already. It felt like everyone had just arrived a short time ago. All the reflecting and getting ready was distracting me to loose the time. It was time to go and get my bride and stand before our friends and family that matter the most.
"It's time gentleman." I said out loud when I exited the bathroom.
We left the room with me being last. I had Charlie with me and Emmett and Jasper before me with the fathers leading the way. Charlie had a smile that matched my own. He really was a mini me. If he was my age he would be my twin. We walked over to the venue where the wedding would be taking place. Henry was seated already and when we walked down the isle to prepare he stood. I waved him to sit down. No one on my staff would be working while they were here.
I waited at the end of the isle with Jasper to my left and Emmett beside him. Charlie stood in front of both of them. The music started and the soft breeze that was blowing was carrying the tune into the air. I watched my mother walk down the isle then Rosalie and finally Alice. The music changed and then I looked beyond both Rosalie and Alice and saw her. She was a vision. More so than what I saw on the beach in her billows of white which now fell perfectly at her feet. The simple dress held to her body like it was never apart from her. I took a step forward before stopping myself. Charlie senior was walking her down the isle to me. I just wanted to go to her and sweep her off her feet right here and now.
I watched as she stood waiting for her cue. She was surprised when her father slipped his arm through hers and kissed her cheek. Her face said it all. She was truly surprised in every possible way for today. I couldn't hear the conversation she was having with him but the look on her face said that she was happy. Charlie walked her down the isle on the second cue and kissed her again at the end of the isle before placing her hand in mine. He went and sat down. Our son took our hands and we pledged to our guests that we would be a family and remain a family till death due all of us part. He was smiling, Bella was smiling and I was smiling. It was then that a flash went off. I looked up and saw Henry take a picture of our family pledge that I am sure would end up on my desk and in my home. I knew from that moment on that I was not going to let go no matter where I was going. Bella and Charlie would go with me always.
Our son let our hands go and put them back to just us holding hands. He went and sat with his grandfather grinning from ear to ear. I didn't move my feet at first just took Bella's other hand and held her there. She smiled at me and mouthed "Thank you" as her stray tears fell from her eyes. I didn't care that we were in front of our guests I took one hand and wiped the tears from her face.
"I love you forever Isabella."
"I love you too Edward. So much." She said quietly so that only I could hear.
I took her hand again and lead her to the priest. The ceremony was short. The way I had arranged it. I didn't want anyone to be uncomfortable in the heat. Henry took pictures for us as well as the hotel staff photographer. My mother was taking pictures in between crying that her son was finally getting married. I was complete now. Everyone was here that we needed to be. I watched Bella let a few more tears go and I wiped them away before they stained her cheeks. Once the "I do's" passed and Charlie stood and passed us the rings. I had not seen Bella slip them to Charlie but I guess she did as we did our family pledge. Everything was now complete. The priest didn't need to tell me what was next. I took it into my own hands as he pronounced us man and wife. I kissed my bride, my life and my future. I took Bella's head in my hands and kissed her like no one was here. It was Emmett who had the last word that broke us apart a few minutes later.
"Finally, it's about bloody time."
I heard laughter and Bella smiled and we kissed one last time before looking at our guests.
"I do have to agree with my brother." I said looking at her again and placing my forehead against hers.
"I know." I watched her pause. "But I wasn't finished kissing you know." She smiled at me again.
She didn't have to tell me again. I placed my lips on hers again to giggles from our guests. I smiled and broke the kiss that should never have ended.
"I love you Isabella."
"I love you too."
We turned again to our guests and the isle that we should be going up. The photographer took the picture and had everyone join us on either side of us. I put my arms around Bella and had Charlie stand in front of us. One after another the pictures where taken. Ones with my family, with Charlie Sr. and then with the bridal party. Then the family ones with Charlie. We then moved to the beach for pictures of just the two of us with the hotel photographer.
Bella got down into the sand with her bare feet and let her dress fall where it may. I took her hand and we walked in the sand with the photographer following us snapping away the intimate moments we were having just the two of us. We were drawing in the sand and stepping in the surf. I picked her up and spun her around and kissed her before putting her back on the sand.
"Where ever our lives lead us we will go together."
Once our pictures had been taken and our guests finally joined us back on the beach we traveled back for an early supper or late lunch depending on how you looked at it. Everything was going to be in stages. Bella didn't want to change yet but I was sure Alice had something for her anyhow when she did. Alice was prepared for everything and I am pretty sure it was the same dress or outfit for the first time around or something better that she designed.
I was talking to my father about being on the island and what was happening leading up to this moment when I looked over to see Bella smiling and being happy. I stopped talking mid sentence before starting off on a new topic.
"Dad would you help run the Chicago office?"
"Of course. Why?"
"I want an office in Seattle."
"I have already started my half retirement from teaching. I wouldn't be able to do it full time."
"I know."
"I'm glad to see you both happy."
"It should have happened a long time ago."
"Things happen for a reason son."
"I do believe that dad but…"
"Don't worry Edward. You're a family. Your pledge solidified that. It will come. If your prepared or not."
Bella looked over at me and smiled. She was truly happy. Charlie was by his mother's side and waved. She reached down to him and fixed his flower. Another picture was taken at that moment by Henry who was watching the exchange. The hotel photographer captured it as well and I quickly asked them to keep taking pictures of the guests and the moments that evolved. I wanted lots to record the day. I wanted lots to put in my office and to put around my, our home. I wanted albums full of the memories of today.
Bella was still close to the ground and she was talking to Charlie. When he gave her a hug she stood back up and smiled. I left my father without a word and joined her and Charlie. Charlie ran off and left the two of us alone as I wrapped my arms around her.
"Was this all your idea?" She asked me kissing me.
"It was." I paused. "I wanted the element of surprise. Which I believe I achieved."
"Yes you certainly did."
"Are you sad you didn't get to help?"
"Go through what Alice put me through again…. No I am glad it was this simple."
"Are you happy?"
"Extremely." She said kissing me again.
"I'm glad."
We had our first dance and some cake before she changed her dress. Alice had her in a simple long white dress that had a tie at the back. She was in bare feet which I think she loved doing. She was talking with her father and smiling. He was happy for her. I was glad. I didn't like stepping in between her and her father but it turned out for the best. I could only hope for the rest of our lives it was the best move. From what I could see it was.
I moved between our guests and family. I saw Henry's son with Charlie. They were talking games no doubt. I smiled as Henry came to stand beside me.
"They certainly hit it off didn't they?"
"Yes they did. I am glad."
"Henry thank you for today and for everything you have done. You do keep my sane. You have no idea how thankful I really am right now."
"Mr. Cullen you don't need to thank me. It is part of my job."
"You do go above and beyond what I usually ask for."
"I know Sir."
"Please call me Edward. No more formal Mr. Cullen. Edward will be fine from this point forward."
"Yes Mr….. Edward sorry old habits die hard sir."
"When you left how was the P.R. department doing with all the press we had before we left?"
"They were fielding it. Quite well actually. They were starting to get calls for responses. I told them to hold off on releasing a response till you cleared something. They will be wanting one from you when you return."
"I am sure they will be." I chuckled. I had no idea what I was going to release.
I also cringed as I am going to have to sit down and decide what I was going to release as a statement. The news crews are probably already digging for more info because no statement has been released. I couldn't let it out that we were married yet but that would deter them from Charlie and finding out about him to some degree.
Bella had come to join us and melted into my side as Henry and I talked.
"Henry when you get back. I want you to let Peter know I wan the Seattle files on my desk pronto. He will know what I am talking about. Then I want to look at some real estate for labs down town Seattle."
"Yes Edward of course."
"What is going on Edward?" Bella asked looking up at me.
"Your both here so I can tell you. I am planning on opening a Seattle office. I will run both but I want to move my office to Seattle once my father is ready to run the Chicago office."
"Really Edward?" She looked at me hopeful that what I was saying was true.
"Yes my love. Do you approve?"
"I do! But everything is in Chicago for you."
"Yes but home is where you are Bella." I paused to kiss her. "It won't happen right away but it will happen. I have that control. I want to expand to cover more. Just more is in Seattle."
She smiled again and kissed me before moving onto go talk to Alice again. I moved around making sure everyone was happy and having a good time. We had another dance and some more food before heading off to our suite. Charlie was going to stay with his grandfather for the night before he left tomorrow. And the following two nights with my parents to get to know them more.
I know it wasn't a private vacation but it was needed. I moved from the doorway of our suite and carried Bella in over the threshold. She grinned and as I set her down she kissed me.
"Thank you Edward."
"For what my love?"
"For making me see that everything is in its right place. For making me see that things are in the past and we have only each other and Charlie for our future."
"Bella I…"
"Don't respond. I don't want you too. I'm saying we are right. We were always right. How I lost that I don't know. I don't want to lose it again."
I didn't say anything back. I just kissed her. I held her head between my hands and kissed her. Her revelation was the perfect thing right now. She was mine and I was hers. With every touch we got closer. Like we should have been. Like we would be for the rest of our lives.
No one could take this moment from us. Her revelation my understanding it. Our lives were truly one now. The past is the past. Yes it will come up and now that we can deal with it….. We can deal with it more smoothly. I am good at control. I need the control but I have learned something in these past weeks. I can't control everything. Let things fall into place and then fix what needs to be fixed. Business is for controlling. Family is the rest of our lives.
In that moment I had my revelation. I smiled against Bella's mouth. Then grinned as she pulled back.
"Edward?"
"Yes love. I am a grinning idiot right now. I am so in love with you. I have had a revelation of sorts as you have. You are my family now. Yes we have our parents and Charlie and any other little one that may come along some day but I will always love you and only you. Forever. End of story. No one will come between us. God help them if they every try. I am yours my love. Like I said forever."
"I am glad to hear that. My feet are planted. I don't plan on doing any type of running ever again." She laughed and smiled.
"That is true music to my ears."
If it was possible I was grinning even more. We stumbled our way to the bedroom when we were greeted with tones of flowers and a single banner.
"Finally?"
"Finally." I said
I scooped her up and had her out of her dress before she could begin to protest. I ran my hands down her bare back tracing along her spine as I went. She didn't flinch she just melted into my arms. Her lace bra was an intrusion that I quickly got rid of. I hooked my fingers into her silk underwear making them fall to the floor in a heap.
"Why Mr. Cullen you are still fully dress seeing that I am fully undressed now."
I smirked. I closed the gap between us and she pressed herself up against me as I kissed her. By the end of the kiss I had no clothes to speak of on.
"Now that is much better Mr. Cullen."
"If I dare say Mrs. Cullen you are very right. Now come here before I do something foolish."
I took her in my arms and held the back of her head gently. I kissed her again and again before we were fumbling for the bed. I removed the covers full of petals of the bed in one movement as she hung onto my arms. She pushed me down onto the bed and straddled me in one swift movement of hers. I entered her in the moments after she leaned in to kiss me. The feeling felt divine as she rode me. I helped her get to that deep penetration that she was looking for as she continued to kiss my chest returning again to my waiting lips.
I held her in place as I rolled both of us over. Placing her head gently on the pillow that I was just laying on. I started moving faster with in her. Which caused her to moan out loud at the friction she was getting. It didn't take her much longer to find a release as she arched her back into me. Her insides were tightening over and over and I couldn't hold out much longer before I let my release go. I grunted and called out her name over and over before almost collapsing above her.
I moved to beside her as I pulled her close to me. I pulled her hair to the side and kissed her shoulder. I ran my hands over her back in small circles and tracing her spine again. She didn't flinch she just hummed in enjoyment. I started down her side and took a detour every so often to her breasts or to pull her closer and enter a finger or two into her. I couldn't keep my hands off her or out of her.
"I love you Edward."
"I love you too my love."
This was my life. My love. Forever, till death do us part. I kissed her neck and felt her smile. She turned to face me and kissed me. A sweet gentle kiss that could have lasted forever if it wasn't for the position we were in. She had her hands in my hair and her hip rubbing me hard again. Tonight was going to be jus the two of us and no other thoughts. Just our love, our future together and our bed. Everything else was….. Well everything else.
So they got married. Had their revelations. And the family was included. You didn't think I wasn't going to include them. They are too family oriented to nix the rest of the family being there. I love that Henry came too and took some of the special shots that I am sure Bella will love to have in the house as Edward had said he wanted to put on his desk at work.
This is the last chapter. Sorry folks this is it. The end of a long story that this update was way overdue. I love this story. It was one of the better ones I have written. If I had enough material I would continue it but it would be repeating a lot that was already in it. I have a few others now on the go and they need to be typed or have been already.
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Chapter 8 playlist
Some of the previous songs in various orders.
ET – Katy Perry
Not Like the Movies – Katy Perry
Not Broken- Goo Goo Dolls
Give me a Sign- Breaking Benjamin
Go with me- Jesse Snider (totally awesome song if you have kids)
Catalyst- Linkin Park – When he is in the car driving away from Forks and Mike
Chapter 9 playlist
All that I'm asking for – Lifehouse – on the plane
Everything (Live in Studio) – Lifehouse – Edward and Bella in the tub
You and I Tonight – Faber Drive – Edward and Bella in the tub and after the tub
Just the Way you are – Bruno Mars
ET- Katy Perry - morning sex
Life Starts Now- Three Days Grace- playing on the beach
Good life- One Republic – playing on the beach
From where you are- Lifehouse
Not Broken – Goo Goo Dolls- Sitting on the beach watching Charlie play in the sand.
Iridescent- Linkin Park- Water sex
Save Me- My Darkest Days
Ghost of me – Selena Gomez
Chapter 10 Playlist
Search and Destroy – 30 Seconds to Mars – Edward thinking outside watching the surf
Say – One Republic – Edward waiting for Bella to come down the isle
Firework- Katy Perry – Bella and Edward talking after the wedding
Everything- Lifehouse (live version in the studio) – End of the chapter
Hope everyone enjoyed this and the playlist.
~munchkin1978~