A/N: okay guys...chapter 11

Chapter 11: In Perfect Harmony

She didn't move or speak. She just stood there staring at me with her eyes wide and her mouth slightly agape. I was beginning to get nervous. Had I done something wrong? Maybe she didn't love me as much as I had hoped, as much as I love her. Or maybe she was just opposed to marriage? Her parents were divorced after all, maybe she's afraid. Oh man, I really should have talked to her about this…or at least had Alice bring it up at some point.

As I continued to berate myself Bella moved. She set Addie down on the floor and knelt in front of me, never breaking eye contact. Great, she's going to try and let me down gently. She stared at me for a moment more before leaning forward slightly and placing her hand on my cheek. Here it comes. I couldn't help but look down. I can't begin to tell you how miserable I felt sitting there waiting for her to utter the words that would rip my heart to shreds.

She noticed I wasn't looking at her and gently called my name,

"Edward." She whispered. I reluctantly looked back into her eyes only to find them glistening with tears.

"Edward, I would love nothing more than to be your wife and Addie's mom. I'm yours. I have been for quite some time now." She said it all in a nearly inaudible whisper but I heard her loud and clear. Every ounce of hurt was washed away the moment the words left her lips and then suddenly I was flat of my back on the floor. Bella was on top of me with her small arms wrapped tightly around my waist and her face buried in my chest. I could feel the flood of tears soaking through my shirt and all I could do was hug her back and grin like an idiot. She looked up at me with blurry eyes and a matching smile on her face. I was about to lean in and kiss her senseless but we were attacked by a squealing little blur. I had almost completely forgotten that Addie was present.

"YAY! I just knew you would say yes! I'm gonna have a happy ever after just like in the stories!" Bella laughed quietly before replying. I was still at a loss for words.

"You sure are sweetie. We all are." She looked at me and smiled as she said the last part.

"I love you." I blurted. It was probably the only thing I was capable of saying at this point.

"I love you, too, Edward. And I always will." She leaned in and gave me a small, chaste kiss before pulling back again.

"And I love you both, Mommy and Daddy!" Addie had no idea how good it felt for me to finally get to hear her say that but I would be willing to bet that she felt just as good saying it.

"Mommy. You know, I really like the sound of that. We love you, too, Addie. So much." I liked the sound of it too. Bella would be a wonderful mother.

Addie handed me the ring box and I slipped the ring onto Bella's finger. The three of us just sat there smiling and embracing one another. I felt complete. Nothing needed to be said and no one moved from our spot on the floor. We were a family. From now on everything would be perfect. It would be just the three of us and nothing could shatter the serenity we had found in the moment.

Just then there was a knock on the door and it was thrown open before anyone had time to react. "Welcome to the family Bella!" There stood my entire family beaming at us, with Alice in the lead. I just shook my head and smiled while Bella and Addie giggled softly.

I suppose I spoke too soon.

THE END

A/N: Don't hate me for ending it like this please. I didnt want a story that went on forever and we all know that they are going to live a happy peaceful life....mostly. With Alice and Emmett around there is bound to be some craziness! This is how i had originally planned on ending it. Personally i love it this way and i hope you do too. Let me know what you think and thanks for bearing with me and reading along. Who knows...maybe someday there will be a sequel. But right now i am working on a different story. im actually going to try and get multiple chapters written before i post anything just to be sure i dont hit a dead end with this idea and leave you hanging. if all goes well i will post it and let you know! Thank you for your support! And to all those who reviewed...You guys are AWESOME!!!

~kizziejanay