Hi guys! How are you today?

Since I'm not sure if I'll be able to update next weekend I'm doing it today (not get used to if for a while… I haven't finished writing yet, so the next few chapters should be posted once every two weeks.

I would like to ask you to review the fic. I would like to know what you think of it. I know there are a few people that are following Cat's World, some are even following me and there are a few who favorited me. However I don't get much feedback…

To the ones who review I replied already (eschoenh your reply is at the end, like always). The thank you's are at the end. :)

I started to think I that should maybe give a bit of a sneak peek for the next chapter with the reply but it would be unfair to eschoenh and to the other who review but don't have an account… (By the way… A loyal fan are you still reading?) Anyway I would like to know what you think. :)

Ok, now let's go on with the story. Enjoy ;)

Chapter 9

When Edward knocked on Bella's door she was looking at herself in the mirror. She never was a girly girl so she usually shied away from dresses and pink stuff but this one was simply beautiful! It had short sleeves and the skirt stopped a few centimeters after her knees. The color was a rich royal blue with a baby blue sash a bit above her hips and the texture was amazing, so soft and comfortable, she never wore anything like that before. Her feet were in cute little royal blue ballet flats and her long brown hair was flowing down her back. She only put on a baby blue head band to match the sash and to keep her hair from falling into her eyes.

She had to hear a second knock before she reacted. "Come in." She heard Edward opening the door and saw him come in through the mirror. She saw his smile and his proud look as he came to her side and hugged her once she was facing him. "You look beautiful, like a true princess." He kissed her forehead before he made a mock bow and he offers her his elbow. "Now, my lady, would you do me the honor of being my date for this dinner?" Bella giggled a little while she put her hand on the offered arm. "I would be honored, my kind prince. Are you sure that I'm okay like this?" She asked a little insecure. "It will be alright, my darling. You look lovely and everyone will love you. I'm certain of that."

They made the whole way to the dining room making small talk, with Edward telling Bella everything about the paintings that they saw on the way there. He also told her parts of his family story at Bella's request. He had told her all of that before but he understood her need to revive her memory and it seemed to appease her nervousness.

Once they made it to the dining room Bella took a deep breath before the guards opened the door announcing their entrance. The room was beautifully decorated with an enormous cherry wood table at the center of the room surrounded by chairs of the same material, a few chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a few flower arrangements over the table. The table was made only in the farthest corner from the door where everyone else was already seated leaving the two seats next to the Queen, at the King's right, free.

After greeting everyone present Edward helped Bella get seated and sat on between her and his mother. Once everyone was seated, King Carlisle signaled the servants to start serving the meal and as soon as they were left alone by the servants, Alice pounced, figuratively.

"Bella, right? You look really beautiful in that dress! I am really glad you picked it up! I am the one who picked up that outfit for you. I am really glad that it fit you like a glove." By the end of that little speech, stopped by Jasper's hand on Alice's, Bella was as red as a tomato. "Thank you, Princess Alice." Bella bowed her head a little and Alice waved her free hand dismissively and gave Bella a big smile. "Nonsense, Bella, we are family now. Call me Alice." Bella nodded and smiled a little. "Of course, princ… Alice." Bella side tracked at Alice's glare but at the end Alice smiled brightly and everyone but the King and the Queen, whom only smiled, laughed a little.

"You are allowed to call us by your given names whenever we are alone, little Bella. We only expect formality in public." King Carlisle winked at Bella making her even redder which in turn made the youngest of their little group have a laughing fit. Emmett's laugh was so loud that made Bella jump in her chair. Edward placed a kiss in her hair and put an arm around her. "It's OK, sweetheart, they are all big goffers when no one is seeing." Esme leaned forward a little so Bella could see her. "That is true honey, they guff around a lot when they don't have to keep appearances, I am sure you will fit right in." Bella smiled a little at Esme's attempt to cheer her up.

After that the diner went smoothly with everyone trying to get to know Bella and Bella getting to know Edward's family. They all had fun and Bella had one of the best meals she ever had and she now knew wouldn't be the last. And after everyone said their goodnights, Edward's siblings and their mates went their way, with the promise to help Edward show Bella around the Castle tomorrow. But before they were able to go to their rooms King Carlisle requested to talk to them shortly.

"Tomorrow Rose and Jasper's parents will arrive, as well as the Denali's. I only thought you should know son, have a good night, both of you." Carlisle squeezed Edward's shoulder on the way out after offering Bella a little smile. Edward was still frowning with the information they got and that made Bella worry. She finally had the guts to ask on what she thought was half way to their rooms. "Edward? Who are the Denali's?"

Edward looked down and smiled a little. "They are cousins of sorts. They are distant relatives. Eleazar and Carmen, the parents, have three daughters. Irina, the oldest, she is mated to Laurent, Kate, the middle child, she is mated to Garrett and Tanya, the youngest. She is my age and she always liked me and thought we would end up each other imprints. I hope she has imprinted on someone else by now, I don't want her to cause trouble." Bella heard everything with close attention, trying to assimilate everything so she wouldn't be caught off guard the next day.

"But do you like her?" She heard Edward snort and then laugh. "Not a chance in Hell! She was a nice girl once, but now I cannot get as far away from her as I wish when she is here." Bella nodded and they made the rest of the way in pensive silence. When they got to their doors, Edward turned to her. Will you be OK on your own, or would you like to sleep on my bed with me?" Bella pondered for a bit before answering while staring at the floor. "I would prefer not to sleep alone, if you don't mind." He gently lifts her chin with his fingers. "Of course I do not mind. You are allowed in whenever you like. Now come, let us go change to our pajamas and when you're ready, just go to my room and climb to the bed." He kissed her head and left her to go through her nightly routine.

To be continued…

Thank you again for reading!

Like always I would like to thank my beta, Kinkajou Jasmine, for the support and to everyone who is reading. Also the special thanks for everyone that reviews ;)

And here are the reply I could not give by PM:

eschoenh: I'm glad you like it! I've always had a soft spot for cute stuff and I'm truly glad someone likes my story and how the chapters are. It's good that you don't care "when" it is posted as long as there is an update. ;)

I guess I said everything... So take care,

Vivx-chan ^^