Hello everyone! I'm back from my holidays so here you go. Important AN at the bottom so please read it.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Twilight Saga.
Chapter Nine – Because a girl like you is impossible to find
BPOV
"Hey," Edward smiled at me as he opened my door. In his hand, he had a bunch of frangipanis which he handed to me. I brought them to my nose and inhaled their amazing aroma.
"Thanks Edward," I said, giving him a quick kiss. "Wait just a moment and I'll go put these in some water."
"What are you doing?" Alice hissed at me as I entered the kitchen. I held up the bunch of flowers to her and she snatched them from me quickly. "Rose and I will take care of this. Now go!"
Then together with Rosalie, she pushed me out back to where Edward was waiting. He smiled when he saw me and took my hand in his, kissing it lightly.
"You look stunning tonight," he said as we walked along the beach.
I predictably blushed and he chuckled at my embarrassment. To be honest, I thought I didn't look bad at all. As usual, my friends had done wonders and I was now wearing a halter neck blue dress that just reached my knees. It was made of a flowy material with differing shades of blue. (AN: Links to picture of frangipanis and dress on my profile)
My cast was off now, finally, and I was enjoying walking around without having anyone to help me. Although, admittedly, I liked it when Edward carried me around in his arms; it always made me feel so safe and secure.
It had been quite a surprise (but not totally unexpected) when my friends had arrived unannounced at my room a few hours ago. Edward had told me yesterday that he had something planned for us tonight and I had long ago given up and trying to make him tell me. Everything he did was a surprise.
But eventually my curiosity got the better of me and I asked, "Edward, we've been walking along the beach for well over ten minutes. Can you please tell me where we're going?"
"You know me better than that, love," he said, smiling. We were walking along the shore line, the waves lapping at our feet and the sun starting to set, the sky splashed with a palette of oranges and yellows.
And I did, but that didn't stop me from trying.
After walking for a few more minutes, I could make out a sort of bungalow resting on the edge of the beach. This wasn't anything new as the resort had many of these bungalows along the beach but I hadn't realised that there was one so far away from the main part of the resort.
"Is that where we're going?" I asked, pointing ahead of us.
Edward simply nodded and tugged my hand, urging me to walk a bit fast. Apparently, he was eager to get there already.
We arrived at the bungalow and I could see that it was different to the ones at the resort. Back at the resort, they were larger, mainly used for families, but this one was smaller and… homey-er.
Edward opened the door and we entered.
I immediately loved the look of the place. And it wasn't just the warm inviting feel of the place or the décor with the seashore themed paintings and ornaments or even the large glass wall looking out to the ocean. No. I had no idea what Edward had done, but every available inch of space had frangipanis of every single size, shape and colour in colorful vases dotted around the room, filling it with an amazing perfume.
"Wow," I breathed. "I didn't even know the resort had a place like this."
"I didn't either until Rosalie mentioned it. I told her I wanted someplace romantic to take you and she told me they had these bungalows rented especially for couples."
"Wow," I said again, quite unable to say anything else. "How did you plan all of this? All the flowers, everything…?"
"I had a bit of help," he smiled mischievously. "Do you like it?"
I nodded adamantly.
"Come on Bella, let's have dinner," Edward said as he took my hand and led me outside to where a table was already laid for two on the patio / balcony overlooking the beach.
We ate dinner in comfortable silence. I was too entranced by the whole atmosphere that I could barely say anything, let alone concentrate on eating. The light was dimming quickly and at one point, Edward got up to light some candles already set up around the room and outdoors.
"Mmm," I said when we'd both finished our dinner. "Where did you learn to cook like that?"
"My mother," he grinned. "She always told me that I needed to learn how to cook at least one good meal to impress the girl I loved."
"Well, you sure have impressed me," I told him.
He gave me his famous crooked smile but it soon vanished and was replaced by a serious expression on his face. He reached across the table with his hands and took both of mine in his. I sensed the mood change and shifted nervously.
"Bella, I need to ask you something very, very important."
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EPOV
"Bella, I need to ask you something very, very important," I said seriously.
She bit her lip and nodded nervously, waiting for me to continue.
It had been something on my mind for a very long time. I'd been thinking about her and me, our positions and our lives. I had to return back to my life as a celebrity soon and I didn't want to do without Bella. Which had given me this idea. I didn't know if she would accept or not, it was so sudden, but I sincerely hoped she did.
"Bella, I have to return home soon. I can't just stay here for the rest of my life."
"Oh," was all she said.
"I know that you have a life here with Alice, Jasper, Em and Rose and I know that I shouldn't take you away from all this, from your life and ask you to abandon it for me of all people. But I can't live without you and don't think I'd even bother trying. And I can understand if you don't want to, but I have to ask anyway. Bella, will you come live with me in New York?" I asked softly.
She gasped slightly and I waited. Second by excruciating second went by and I wondered if I had overstepped it. Granted, I was asking her to move in with me (move in? More like move overstate) but it wasn't like I was proposing to her or anything. Some people might say we were going to fast but I had never felt more sure about anything in my life.
"Edward," she breathed, gripping my hand tightly, "do you even need to ask? Of course I'll go with you."
I sat there, stunned for a moment or two, before saying, "Are you sure, Bella? I mean, it's so much to ask of you. To move away from everything that you know, what's been for most part, your life. You won't know anyone and–"
"Edward, shut up," she cut me off. "I've made my mind up. Even if you asked me to move to Australia with your deranged aunt who lives in the outback and keeps kangaroos in her backyard, I would do it." (AN: Lol, us Aussies find it hilarious that some Americans think we keep kangaroos in our backyard. Seriously so funny. I had to put it in. And yeah, I've got to go feed my kangaroos now.)
I felt a wide grin break across my face and I took her face in my hands, kissing her with everything that I was.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you," I said in between kissing her. "You don't know how much it means to me."
She smiled, her face bathed in the dim light and alight with happiness.
"But there's just one more thing. I want to return to New York with you, not as my girlfriend, but as something else," I smiled, taking something out of my pocket. Slowly, I got down on my knee.
"Isabella Swan, will you marry me?" I asked.
Bella placed her hands over her mouth, kneeling down on the floor in front of me. Wordlessly, she held out her hand.
"Yes," she whispered.
My heart swelled tenfold as I placed the ring on her finger before leaning in and kissing her passionately.
"It's going to be hard, you know," I said, still not quite believing she had accepted.
"I know. But I don't care. I'll stay with you for as long as you'll have me."
"I want you forever."
"Forever isn't long enough," she breathed.
"I agree, but it's all we have," I said, tugging at her hands and lifting her up.
I led her back inside into the warmth of the bungalow. The sun had already set and the only light source were the candles dotted around the room. I walked over the stereo and turned it on. As soft music began to play, I pulled Bella towards me and we started to move slowly to the music while I quietly sang her the words to her song.
But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find
Bella looked up at me from my chest, her eyes shining with undefined emotion. I was sure she felt what I felt, that undeniable pull to my other part which neither of us could resist. So strong that I was powerless to stop it, to resist it. And I didn't want to.
This is not what I intended
I always swore to you I'd never fall apart
You always thought that I was stronger
I may have failed
But I have loved you from the start
Oh
I twirled her around, her dress billowing around her like a flower blooming. She laughed, carefree as ever and I knew that this was just the beginning. The beginning to wonderful and new life. Whether it turned out for better or for worse, neither of us would know. But then again, who ever knew where life took them?
But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
It's impossible
A new life, a new chance. While my past mistakes could never be forgotten, I would be able to make it up to her this time. I knew that if I screwed this up, there would be nothing to go back to.
So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in
I'm yours to keep
And hold onto your words
Cause talk is cheap
And remember me tonight
When you're asleep
The song I had written for her so long ago, the song which was ingrained into my very soul and which I had sung a thousand over times. Every time I sung it, I thought of her, the precious memories I had of my Bella.
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
And as the last chorus came closer, Bella sung with me, her own angelic voice adding to mine. And as we moved around the room slowly, never rushing, never hurried, we sang in unison, our voice intertwining like our hearts already had.
Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I won't live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find
The music faded away into silence as we both held onto the last note.
"Bella," I breathed. "I love you."
"I love you too, Edward," she replied, her voice barely louder than mine.
She tilted her head and I leaned down to kiss her, gently, softly, lovingly. Quickly, our kiss grew into a passionate and fiery exchange, my hands moving over her body. Everywhere she touched, I felt like I was on fire, burning to a heated crisp.
"Edward," she gasped as my lips moved to her neck. She grabbed my hand and tugged me in the direction of the bedroom.
I blanched. I didn't want to put her in that situation, it was much too soon and although I loved her…
"Edward, please. I want to give myself to you," she pleaded in her soft voice, noticing my obvious hesitance.
"Bella, I don't think–"
"Do you love me?"
"Yes," I answered in a heartbeat.
"Then make love to me. Show me how much you love me," she whispered.
And I relented, how could I deny her anything? I loved her so much and I wanted to show her in the most intimate and loving way a human being could.
And I did. I showed her how very much I loved her.
I loved her with all my soul and being.
AN: Like? The song is 'Fall For You' by Secondhand Serenade. I think it goes perfectly and I love the song so much.
Okay, important note. This is the last chapter. Yes, I am not joking. To be honest, I had originally planned for a much longer story but after writing this, I thought this would be a perfect place to end it. I'm afraid that if I go any further, this will turn into one of those 'Edaward and Bella's life after marriage' type of stories and I don't want that. Also, writing two stories at once has been much harder than I thought and for now, I just want to concentrate on my other fic and finish that. There are also a lot more reasons than those as well, but I won't bore you with the boring details of my life.
Don't worry though, because I do have an epilogue which will be coming out on Sunday and then it will be the end of this story.
Please review. I like this chapter a lot and it would mean so much if I could get some reviews on it. Thanks!