Previously on 'Road to a Happy Ending'
"I know," I snapped. "Just...I'm going to bed."
"Ok, sweetheart," murmured Esme. "You know where I'll be if you need me."
"Thanks, Mom," I whispered.
I looked back at my friends, who were still staring at me. Ducking my head, I let Edward lead me up the stairs to his bedroom. Normally I would stay with Alice but I need Edward to hold me. I was so afraid to let him go.
Bella's POV
It's has been a month and two weeks since Jacob raped me. Since that day I decided that, I wasn't going to let that stop me. I was going to continue with my life with my head held high. I went to court five days later; Jacob pleaded guilty and was sentence to 5 years in prison. Since that day, Edward hasn't left my side. Neither had Emmett, Jasper, Rose and Alice. I thought that they were going to leave after what happen but they didn't. I guess I didn't realize just how much my friends cared for me.
Esme was supporting me as well as Carlisle. I started having nightmares and would wake up screaming in the middle of the night. I would wake up with Edward holding me until I went to sleep again. Yes I have been practically living with the Cullen's since Charlie had to go to work and didn't want me to be alone. I was supposed to be sleeping on the guest room, but I don't know why I ended up on Edward's arm in his room. Neither of our parents seemed to have had a problem with that. They knew I need him.
Now it's almost Christmas and I'm super excited because I found the perfect Christmas present for Edward and I can't wait to give it to him. It was a simple bracelet in sterling silver, with an engraving that said 'You're my everything'. I found it when the girls and I went shopping for our dresses for the Winter Dance in school, every girl had to wear a white dress. That the day Alice went crazy looking for my dress; she made me try like a hundred dresses until we found the one.
We were in Alice's room once again getting ready my hair was in silky curls cascaded down, Ali fixed some hair up to where it looked like longs bangs waved around the side and put little diamonds clippies placing them in different places, she added simple make up and now I was ready to go. My dress was simple but glamorous charm strapless dress with jewel embellished halter neckline with hook and eye closure and pleated bust with lightly padded cups, it was pleated sheer silk. Ali's dress was strapless neckline it was accented with sparkling beads and sequins and cinched wrap around effect from the sides that gave her a curvy waistline, and gently falling to a knee length. And Rosie's dress had a voluptuous deep V neckline paired with an alluring bubble skirt and the top of the skirt had exquisite sequined detailing.
I look up to see myself in the mirror and trust me I didn't have words in how to describe myself, "Oh my God, Bella you look stunning" said Ali.
"Thank you, Ali. You look amazing too and you too Rosie" I said.
"Thank you, Bella" said Rosie, "Now are you guys ready for tonight?"
"Yes I'm, I still can't believe that we're going to perform at the dance" said Ali.
I rolled my eyes, "Ali you got this, and you are going to do great just think that Jasper is the only one on the auditorium."
"Why are you acting so calm? I mean aren't you nervous or something?," said Ali.
I took a big breath, "I'm not going to lie to you, I'm scared shitless but singing is my passion and I'm singing for Edward and nobody else."
"She is right, now let's do this before I start throwing up," said Rosie.
I chuckled as we headed out of Alice's room to meet the guys downstairs, I couldn't wait to see Edward. When we reach the boys they were wearing dress black pants with white dress shirts with their sleeves rolled up, they were looking pretty sexy.
"Bella you look gorgeous," said Edward as he kisses me softly in the lips, "Words can't describe how perfect you look."
And cue the blushing, "Thanks Edward," I said.
"He's right little sister you look amazing," said Emmett as Jasper nodded his head in agreement, "In fact you all look amazing."
"Thanks, Emmett" said all of girls.
"Now let's head up to the dance," said Jasper.
We all piled up on Emmett's Jeep and headed to the dance, once we got there could see the auditorium full of Christmas decorations, there were Christmas trees and mistletoe great spots for kissing Edward…
There was music already on and people on the dance floor, so we started dancing and having a great time with the guys that we love. Like two hours later Angela Weber came towards and told us that it was time for us to do our number…
When Alice started panicking again, "I can't believe, I'm going this" said Alice.
"Alice could you please relax, you know the words and the dance moves, you're going to do great," I said, "So now that a deep breath and let's do this."
Alice took a deep breath as we prepared ourselves backstage, when we heard the DJ announce us "Good Evening, we have a very special performance here tonight. We've three beautiful ladies performing to their love ones, so here they are Bella, Rosalie and Alice singing 'All I Want for Christmas is you'," said the DJ.
"Well here we go girls," I said as Ali and Rosie nooded their heads.
Edward's POV
I watched as Bella, Alice, and Rose headed up to the stage. I shared a look with Emmett and Jasper. They clearly had no clue what was going to happen either. I watched as Bella got into position and smiled. She had really done so good over the last handful of weeks since the crap with Jacob. Sure, she still had nightmares and was nervous around people she didn't know very well, but she was amazing and I found myself falling for her more and more every day.
The music started and the girls started dancing on stage. My mouth fell open as I watched my girl shaking her hips for me. I knew she was only dancing for me. She strolled towards me and winked at me. I had to stifle my moan.
(Bella)
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
Sang Bella as she started walking towards me…
(Rosie)
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
And I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
As she started walking towards to Emmett…
(Ali)
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
As she started walking towards Jasper...
(Bella, Ali & Rosie)
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
The girls sang that as they pointed at us…
(Ali)
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
And I, I just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
Alice sang as the kiss us softly…
(Rosie)
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for St. Nick
I won't even stay awake
To hear those magic reindeer click
(Bella)
Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding onto me so tight
What more can I do
Oh baby, all I want for Christmas is you
(Ali)
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's'
Laughter fills the air
(Rosie)
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
The one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me, quickly
(Bella, Ali & Rosie)
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby, all I want for Christmas is you
As they sang the last line in the chorus 'All I want for Christmas is you,' Bella pointed at me. I smiled and shook my head. God, I loved that girl.
(Bella, Ali & Rosie)
All I want for Christmas is you, baby
The girls finished their song and came over to us. I gently pulled Bella into my arms, wrapping my arms around her and kissed her. She pulled back and leaned her forehead against mine as she whispered, "I meant what I said. All I want for Christmas is you, Edward. I love you."
"I love you, too," I murmured.
Hey guys! This is my Christmas chapter part 1, I hope that you guys like it. I want to thank you guys for the amazing reviews that I'm getting they are the ones that keep me going. Once again I want to thank my amazing and wonderful beta Ms. Butteryflybetty who started a new story today and I love it so far as well as her other stories. Btw the song is All I want for Christmas is You, Mariah Carey's version.
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