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Chapter 9

Three months had past and Christmas happened to be approaching with in a matter of weeks. I'd officially moved in with the Cullen's in November after much persuasion from Edward- I wasn't all big on intrusion but they insisted as I was basically family. They'd explained the treaty in full detail so there was no way I could break it even if I didn't last time. I'd been developing my mind skills, opening and closing the wall that Edward went on about. Still, he had no way of knowing my mind but he reassured me he's cool with that. I kept my mind closed off from Alice most of the time for I enjoyed my future being a surprise. We'd made an agreement that if danger threatened me then I'd have to open my mind up for Alice so she could foresee my decisions. Jasper became adamant that I keep my emotions 'out there' for he felt uneasy not knowing. I permitted that – there's much worse things I could be cutting off.

Today, Edward and I were Christmas shopping for our siblings. We walked hand in hand through the main street of Port Angeles like your average couple. The clouds loomed over, heavy in the sky. It'd been snowing for the past week so the once dull pavements were iced in a thick layer of snow though it was beginning to get mucky and not as clean.

'So what does my love want for her Christmas present?' he asked me fixing my dark blue beret. There was only one thing I wanted and that was him in more ways then one. But, we'd discussed that. It turns out that Eddie boy's very moralistic for a vampire, he wants to wait until were joined in holy matrimony. Funny thing is that he hasn't even proposed yet so I'm starting to wonder if we will ever…you know what!

'Nothing.' I answered, stubborn as ever. He knew I didn't want anything that cost money, it would be a complete waste for I only want and need on thing. I folded my arms across my chest. His face lit with that beautiful smile of his.

'Isabella, you're so tenacious but I'm not complaining for it's one of the many traits I love about you.' He kissed my forehead and grabbed my clothed hand- Alice made sure the attire matched. I let him lead me while my eye's traveled upon him. Edward looked ravishing. His face obtained a slight fluster from the snow, and his eye's shone gold. Those auburn locks of his were casually sorted into a style my Edward could only pull off; a mess. Then my eye's voyaged from that amazingly handsome face to that impossibly sexy body of his. Although he wore his adorable pea coat and jeans, I could still imagine what his top half looked like exposed and sparkling… let me just say that nothing, absolutely nothing compares to Edward glittering in the sunlight. I love my men cold, dead and sparkly.

Many humans gaped at us in complete awe as we strolled downtown to a small mall in our own little bubble. Well, Edward seemed to be in his own world, not paying attention to any one but me. I, on the other hand, was undergoing some jealousy issues. We'd both apologized for past problems caused by jealously and concluded that we should mature about it and realize with love each other, no on else. Plus, he didn't warm to the idea of me throwing shoes at him or having another window shattered in his precious Volvo. All discussions aside, the one desire right then was to remove all of these gawping women's imperfect heads from their shoulders so there eye's would no longer encounter Edwards beauty. Harsh, I know, but we all have that problem just some people are more graphical then others. I flickered a quick stare to Edward's profile to see if this irrational emotion affected him today. I saw nothing but felt his grip repeatedly contract on my hand. Look's like I wasn't the only one suffering.

Edward and I were determined in surprising Alice so we prepared a cunning plan; I would choose a joint present without telling Edward what it was so Alice couldn't 'see'. He left me stranded in the woman's clothes department not knowing what she'd actually prefer. So many choices! My hands trailed over the expensive silk scarfs. Maybe she'd like one of these. They were elegant and in trend at the moment so I don't think she'd protest. I picked out a stunning green one with purple flower embroidery- she had a thousand outfits to match it.

When I arrived at our meeting point, the centre of the mall, I examined the festive decorations. I wondered if I enjoyed Christmas as a child. I sure love looking at the glittering lights and colossal trees. I spotted Edward hauling a load of shopping bags easily. He appeared kind of dismal until he glanced at me then his whole face lit up. It was such an honor to be the one person that could make Edward happy. I waltzed over, pecked his cheek and grabbed two of the heavy-for-a-human bags. They were actually quite weighty.

'Jesus Edward, what did you buy?' My tone swam with curiosity. Just as I pulled the bag to my face he snatched it back and held it in the air out of my reach. Damn his tallness. I scowled. Of course I could cure my curiosity by wrestling him to the ground but that wouldn't be keeping up appearances. Edward smirked at me and started walking to the car.

'I can't even hold your hand now.' I told him in small voice, pursuing in his long strides. I hated not being able to touch him. He ceased all movement and revolved round to me.

'If I give you these bags, will you wait until were in the car to go through them?' Edward requested. I nodded like a small child. I took the two of the bags from him and laced my fingers around his.

'Thank you.' I replied all joyous now I had my world in my hand. He noticed my high spirits and kissed me softly on my lips.

I respected his request then when we reached the car I dove into the bags. Edward had chosen amazing gifts for all family members. With them all being joint, I was gutted that I couldn't help choose but I had my own mission. He'd selected a sophisticated hand carved African statue for Esme and Carlisle for they were going on a get away safari at the New Year. For Emmett he'd decided on a number plate for his jeep with the word 'PIMP 1' engraved on it –a new loved word of his. I would have thought Rose tricky to pick for but Edward had managed to find her something much in her taste; a day at a famous race track of her choice. Plus, the opportunity to drive a super car. Last but not least the gift for Jasper. I'd already mentally chosen something for him and obviously Edward had gone down the same path. Jasper is very much into war and combat so he'd got leather bound book collection of every recorded war in detail. I'm sure the family would appreciate their presents. Edward actually listened to me and bought me nothing.

'Can I switch the Radio on?' he nodded. We were driving home to Forks at incredibly dangerous speed in silence. Not an uncomfortable silence but a silence you could relax in. I turned the dial round to choose a channel.

As usual, Christmas songs dominated most radio station playlist. There wasn't much point in slipping a CD on as we'd be home soon. I lay my head back on the head rest and hummed tunes I knew. An extremely old version of jingle bells began to play. Edward whistled to the most common Christmas tune of the century whilst I giggled. It appeared that Christmas bought out a very merry side of Edward. A side that I became even more smitten over through the passing days of winter.

I was going to compliment his whistling abilities when a complete blankness struck me. I could see nothing. The chorus of Jingle bells still played only I wasn't in the car any more, I was in a living room. The room had been decorated with simple but tasteful decorations. A small fern tree sat in font of the window covered in baubles and hand made ornaments. Next to the tree sat a grand piano with a muscular man moving his fingers swiftly along the keys. His angelic voice sung the word of jingle bells. I glanced down to my hands bewildered by how small they were. They were occupied by a beautiful snow angel dressed in white and silver glitter.

'Baby, would you like mommy to lift you to the top of the tree?'

I turned to see a stunning lady smiling down at me. Her wide brown eyes were alight with warmth. A small grin of my own crept on my face and I nodded. My mother bent down to lift me to the top of the Christmas tree where I placed the festive angel upon it. The music that had been playing stopped and the man began to clap widely as I topped the Christmas tree off. When my little legs touched the ground, I scuttled over to the man realizing that was my father. He had his arms wide open for me and a precious smile on his face as he awaited my arrival. I flung my arms around his neck and he spun me around. His gruff beard tickled the side of my face and I buried my face in his cropped curl hair.

'Has my Isabella been a good girl this year?' He asked, pulling me back so I could see his groomed eyebrows raised. Laughter lines wrinkled his perfect skin around his eyes.

'Yes Daddy.' My voice was a high shrill.

'Renee, do you think Isabella will get any presents this year?' he called to my mother. I gazed at he has she looked over to my father in admiration then slide her thin arms around his waist.

'I think she has.' She informed him in a stern voice and kissed my forehead lightly…

'BELLA.' My cheek felt sore and then I felt a whack across it. I open my eyes to Rose hovering over me and then Edward on my other side glaring over her. She'd just hit me.

'Thanks for that Rose.' I snarled. She didn't have to do it with so much force. Edward collected me into a tight hug, kissing my neck and face frantically. I returned the hug still bewildered by the past vision I'd just had.

'We were all so worried.' I checked over his shoulder to see Alice, Rose, Carlisle and Esme standing around my bed. Last thing I remember was being in a car. Edward released me from the embrace and I flopped back onto my pillow deeply inhaling.

'Sorry guys just a flashback is all.' I assured them. They must have been worried been worried to see a vampire basically pass out. I didn't even think that was possible. Rose got off my bed and went to stand by Alice.

'What did you see?' Alice asked clutching her hands together. I looked over to Esme who seemed extremely concerned.

I explained the whole flashback to them in high detail. Re-telling it unlocked an ancient sadness that I'd tried so hard to suppress. Edward must have noticed my grimace at the words 'my mother and father' because he settled next to me with his hand in mine. Carlisle wanted to know if I found out any vital information related to my family and all I could remember hearing was Renee as my mother's name. Alice suggested that maybe after New Year, me and her should go investigate our pasts together. I had to admit even though I said maybe; I was warming to the idea of it. I desired to know much, much more about my parents and every insignificant detail of there life. The dresses I had from the human period of my life I had Alice chuck away before I moved in so I couldn't rely on them now. After explanations, theories and ideas, the family departed from my room leaving me and Edward alone.

'Edward…Thank you for being here for me.' I expressed. My fingers were idly caressing his knuckles as we lay with our bodies tangled. His leg rested between both of mine and his free arm was being crushed by my body weight but he didn't care. Edward removed his hand from mine and brushed a soft line across my cheek leaving a trail of fire behind.

'I'll be here for you forever. It's a service that's required in love and one I don't mind completing.' He was basically waving off my thanks. I pushed my forehead against his and kissed the tip of his nose.

'Thank you.' I said again and before he could say anything more I situated my lips on his. It was a sweet and innocent kiss but like normal, it grew into something more passionate. He flipped onto his back so I could straddle him. I felt his large hands run down my sides and to the bottom of my sweater then his hands began to rise. The sides of his thumbs brushed my breasts and I gasped in his mouth. I began trailing my hands down his chest and stopped when they reached his belt. Seriously, we were going to have to make a few lines if he wanted me to control myself. I broke away and he frowned.

'Don't make that face Edward Cullen, this is your rule I'm sticking to.' I reminded him with a playful smirk and then slid of his hips. He groaned and sat up looking needy.

'We can continue that though. It's not like…' he trailed off. I put my hand up to silence him.

'You expect me to carry on and not get carried away?' I asked incrediously, 'fat chance in that!'

'You find me that irresistible huh?' Edward crept closer to me on all fours. I knew his game so leaned in to his magical scent biting my lip.

'Of course I do Edward.' I told him alluringly. A seductive smile replaced all hints of teasing. I licked my lips and kissed the hollow of his neck and then, slowly, made my way up to the corner of his incredible mouth. A desirable growl sounded deep in his chest.

'But, I'm respecting your wishes.' And in a second I was out of my bedroom door giggling heading for downstairs. I soon Edward's footsteps behind me so directed myself to the dinning room. Esme sat staring at the empty space in between the two vases of flowers.

'You okay Esme?' She flinched slightly at my silent entrance and then smile but her eyes looked perplexed.

'Just trying to figure what could go there.' She explained inclining her head toward the gap. I immediately thought of the figure Edward and I had chosen her for Christmas. It'd be perfect but I couldn't say anything.

'I'm sure you'll find something.' I replied with a crafty smile playing on my lips.

'Bella come here, I want to show you something.' Edward's voice was nothing but a whisper but I heard him as clear as a whistle.

'I'm sorry Esme, Please excuse me.' I apologized and ran to Edward. He was perched on the piano stool in the living room. I'd heard him play around on here before and play a couple of songs. I seated myself down next to him.

'What is it?' I asked tapping the lowest key on the scale. He removed my hand and placed it in my lap.

Edward began moving his hands along the keys not missing a note. It kind of reminded of the last time I saw my Dad playing. The notes sang together so beautifully that I found my self hearing nothing but the amazing music. I listened to a lot of classical music but never come across piece with such a intricate story behind it. When he stopped playing my hands automatically clapped an applause.

'Wow that was incredible. Who wrote that?' I breathed still staring at the keys.

'I did.' He answered my timidly pressing down on a random note. I looked up and fixed my stare on him.

'What's the story behind it?' I asked in utter curiosity now I knew he wrote it. What ever went on in Edwards mind must have been magnificent to think of a piece like that.

'You.' I could feel my eye's glazing over as I chucked my self at Edward and kissed him. I rested my head on his chest.

'My Bella's lullaby.' He whispered in my ear.