Author's Note: So! Everyone gets to find out about the proposal! What will their reaction be like? Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight.

Chapter 11

When I woke up the next morning, I was cheerful. I lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling with a smile playing on my lips. I was the happiest girl in the whole universe.

I raised my left hand and stared at the beautiful diamond ring on my ring finger. The ring was simple, yet intricate. It was a two-ring set. The bottom one had exactly nine small diamonds on it. The main ring on top had a bigger gem that stuck up slightly to emphasize itself, with four smaller diamonds on either side.

It was the prettiest ring in the whole world.

I was turning into one of those brides that were obsessed about bragging about their wedding. I had a perfect fiancé, a perfect wedding that was coming up next week, and a perfect diamond ring to finish the beautiful picture. My life was going to be absolutely perfect.

Sighing happily, I rose out of bed. I headed to my bathroom and turned on the shower. The warm water relaxed my whole body, making me smile happily.

When I got out, I saw my bed all made out, and the windows were open. I could smell bacon and flower fragrances from the garden . We must be eating breakfast outside today.

I turned to the closet and slipped inside. My good mood failed immediately when I saw my clothes for the day. Alice had been in here too. She'd set out a silky, creamy blue summer dress with matching flats. It was not my style. It was certainly not the way I dressed.

I didn't want Alice to get in the way of my good mood. At least she hadn't set out high heels.

So shrugging, I put the dress on and slipped on the flats. I let my hair down as usual so that it could dry while I was eating breakfast.

I skipped down the stairs. There seemed to be no one in the house. I glanced at the living room clock as I passed. I had slept in. It was already nine o'clock. I hurried outside to the garden through the back door.

"Hi, Maggie!" I greeted the maid, who was tidying the grand piano, humming merrily.

The kindly, middle-aged woman who had been with us ever since I was in preschool, smiled at me brightly.

"Good morning, young mistress," she said. "You seem to be in a fairly good mood. I thought you were sulking because of that arranged marriage."

I grinned sheepishly. "Well, it's not really much of an arranged marriage anymore."

Maggie's eyes widened as the rays of sunlight shining through from the window caught the diamond. It sparkled brightly.

A smile spread across her face. She winked at me.

I laughed. "Are they all outside?"

"Yes," Maggie said, still smiling widely. "They're having a pancake and bacon party in honor of the wedding. And I think they do not know the good news yet."

"Edward didn't tell them?" I asked curiously. "Why?"

Maggie shrugged. "Why don't you go outside and tell them? I'm sure the mistresses would be especially delighted."

I blushed as I backed away, embarrassed. "See you later, Maggie."

"Have fun," she called as I ran outside.

"Hey, she's awake," Emmett called when he spotted me. He was cooking the bacon on the stone barbecue. "Morning, Bella."

"Hi, Em," I said, taking a plate and holding out as he piled bacon on it. "Not so much! Take it back!"

Emmett laughed. "Go sit down, Bella. I wanna fatten you up."

I stuck out my tongue at him as I passed. His loud laughter filled the air, but he glanced at me curiously, wondering why I was suddenly so cheerful.

"Morning, Bella," Jasper said, shoving pancake in his mouth. Alice slapped him on the back gently when he started coughing.

"Morning," I answered, setting down my plate and reaching over to pour him a cup of orange juice. "Here." I handed it to him.

"Thanks," he said when he could finally breathe.

"Good morning, Bella," Esme said, who was sitting across from me. She smiled warmly. "Beautiful day, isn't it?"

I nodded as I cut up a piece of bacon and placed it in my mouth. "Mm, it's good."

"Why are you in such a good mood today?" Alice asked as I piled two pancakes on my plate.

I glanced at her, then at everyone else who was now staring at me suspiciously. My eyes flickered back and forth between them, unable to think up an explanation.

"That's because she's got me, of course," Edward said, saving me as he came to sit next to me. "Good morning, Bella." He smiled my favorite crooked smile.

I smiled back. "Good morning."

Everyone gawked at us, bewildered. Suddenly, Alice gasped and pointed at my left hand.

"Oh my gosh!" she squealed. "Where'd you get that ring? Did Edward give it to you? When? Oh my gosh, don't tell me he proposed!" She squealed happily and started prancing around happily. She hurried over and hugged Edward from behind tightly, murmuring about how he was such a gentleman.

Edward looked like he was going to choke any minute. Alice's tiny arms were around his neck, and he had just swallowed a mouthful of bacon.

"Alice," he protested. "Let me go. I'm eating!"

"Oh, you great big, handsome, thoughtful brother, you!" Alice squealed. "I can't believe it! When did you propose? How?"

"Is it true?" Esme asked, looking delighted. "You really proposed to her, Edward?"

"Yes, I did," Edward answered. "Let me go, Alice!"

Alice finally let go of him, only to come bother me. She hugged me just as tightly, making it impossible for me to eat.

"Ow, Alice!" I complained.

"You said yes, Bella!" Alice squealed happily. "Oh, you great big, beautiful, intelligent girl, you!"

"Alice, let her go," Edward said, scowling. "You'll choke her to death. I'm not sure I'll forgive you if you do."

Emmett laughed as he came over. "They confessed to each other alright."

"That's great, guys," Jasper said, looking pleased. "Congratulations. I'm happy for you."

Alice finally let go of me. Instead, she grabbed my left hand to study the ring. "Oh, it's so beautiful! You picked out a great one, Edward. It suits Bella nicely."

"This certainly is great news," Carlisle said, smiling. "This is better. You'll be marrying because you want to, not because you're being forced to."

"That was the whole point, actually," Edward said, glancing at me.

I was studying my plate extremely hard. I knew I was turning red.

Alice went to go sit by Jasper again, but she didn't eat. Instead, she merely stared at us dreamily, looking happier than I was.

"I can't believe it!" Renee said excitedly. "Isn't this wonderful?" She and Esme exchanged looks.

"Congratulations, guys," Charlie said gruffly.

I looked up from my plate. "Dad! You're crying!"

"I am not," Charlie snapped. He turned away, shoving a piece of bacon in his mouth.

"Could have fooled me," I said, narrowing my eyes at his back playfully. "It's not like I'm getting married now. And this was your idea, remember?"

"Of course he does," Carlisle said, looking mildly alarmed as he went over to console his friend. "You okay, Charlie?"

"I'm fine. Leave me alone!" Charlie turned back to us, frowning. "Give me more bacon, Emmett."

Emmett laughed. "Right away, sir." He walked away again with Charlie tailing him.

"Let me see," Renee said.

I held out my left hand as I fed myself the bacon with my right. She and Esme examined my ring, exchanging comments about it.

"When did he propose?" Renee asked as I pulled my hand back again. "When, when, when?" She looked like an excited, regular old mom, not a strict businesswoman who helped her husband manage a huge corporation.

"Yesterday," I answered, pouring syrup on my pancake.

"How can you eat at a time like this?" Alice demanded, looking frustrated.

I looked at her, confused. "Maybe because I'm hungry?"

Edward laughed as he handed me a glass of orange juice. "Let her eat, Alice. There'll be plenty of time to ask her questions later."

"But I want to know now!" Alice said, pouting.

"Me, too!" Renee and Esme chorused, leaning forward. They looked like they were back in high school again, looking for fresh gossip.

"What do you want to know?" I asked.

"What happened?" Alice asked, leaning forward expectantly. Her eyes were shining with anticipation.

"He proposed," I said shortly before popping a piece of pancake in my mouth.

"Come on, Bella, give us some details," Alice begged.

I frowned. "I'm eating."

"Tell us."

"Yeah, Bella," Emmett chimed in as he walked back with Charlie. "I wanna know too. What did lover boy here do?"

Edward glared at him.

"I told you already," I said. "He proposed."

"What were his exact words?" Esme pressed. "I want to compare him to Carlisle. Was Edward just as sweet and sincere as Carlisle was when he proposed?'

I blinked. "I don't know, Esme. I don't know how Carlisle proposed to you so…"

Edward rolled his eyes. "Let her eat."

"Did he tell you that he liked you?" Alice asked eagerly. "And did he get down on his knee?"

I sighed, uncomfortable by the way everyone was looking at me expectantly. Sensing this, Edward reached out and took my left hand. He rubbed the back of my hand gently in circles, soothing me.

"Aw," Esme sighed dreamily when she saw this. "You guys are so adorable!"

Shaking my head, I answered Alice's question. "Yes and yes."

Alice gasped. "Did he kiss you? Did he promise to love you forever?"

I frowned. "How did you know that? Did you peek at us or something?"

Alice squealed loudly. "How romantic!"

"Did you spy on us?" I asked, horrified. "Seriously?'

"Nah, she just watches a lot of sappy romance movies," Emmett snorted. "She has her ideal proposal all planned out. Better learn how to do it now, Jasper."

Jasper looked alarmed. "What?"

Edward and I laughed in harmony. And while the parents looked at us proudly, I couldn't help noticing that the one person that mattered most to me after Edward looked slightly worried.

I was going to talk to my brother about what he thought later. I knew that he had some problems with me getting married to Edward. And I wanted to know what they were.

AN: So it looks like happily ever after for everyone! But is it really? Hee-hee, I'm so evil. You know I can't stand happiness unless it's towards the end of the story! I am the goddess of revenge. Just call me Nemesis.

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