It's been two weeks since Edward and I reconciled. I spent most of my time settling down into the new house with Edward. When I wasn't here I was in La Push with Jake, at the main house with the family, or spending time with dad.

Today I had gone shopping with Alice and I was now in the main house getting dressed. Edward said he was taking me out tonight and Alice was going to help me get ready.

"Here you go, Bella, I bought this dress for you to wear."

Alice held up a beautiful blue dress. I couldn't believe it, the dress was so gorgeous. I put the dress on. She did a great job choosing the dress, I looked great. My hair was curled, Alice had added a special hairspray to give a little shimmer to it.

"Oooh! Bella, you look fantastic!" She exclaimed delightedly.

"Thank you, you did wonderful." I said.

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EPOV

Oh, Eddie, she's ready. Alice's thought.

"Thanks Alice." I knew she could hear me.

I had been waiting for an hour, I got up from the piano bench and walked over to the stairs and saw Bella. She was gorgeous. The dress she wore was perfect, I loved when Bella wore blue.

"Hi," she greeted me a smile.

"Hi," I whispered, "these are for you," I handed her to roses.

"Thank you."

"You look amazing." I whispered. She blushed, I love to see her cheeks turn that beautiful shade of pink.

"Thank you." Bella replied with a light blush remaining on her cheeks. "You look pretty amazing yourself."

"I'll take these" Alice said, grabbing the roses. "and put them in a vase."

I took her hand and led her outside toward the Volvo, opening her door for her. "Bella, love, close your eyes."

I hopped into the car and drove to the surprise place I was taking Bella. I arrived a minute later and helped her out of the car. I laid my hand gently on her back and let her to where we were going.

"Open your eyes, love."

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BPOV

I opened my eyes and was in complete awe.

There were tons of white Christmas lights strung from limbs of the trees. I could hear my lullaby playing in the background. A small table was set for two, on one side there was a white for me.

I looked around, I don't think our garden could get any prettier.

"Oh my goodness, Edward, it's beautiful!" I said while turning towards him, I couldn't hold my smile. It was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen.

He smiled, "I'm glad that you like it."

"Of course I like it, no I love it!"

I was about to say something when my stomach grumbled.

Edward chuckled, "Time for dinner, right this way madam."

We walked over to the table and like a gentleman he pulled at my chair. I took my seat.

"I'll be back with your food, love." He walked inside and was gone for a minute when I saw him walk back with my food. He set the plate in front of me then he took the seat across from me. Everything on the plate looked delicious.

I took a bite, it was delicious. "It's delicious!"

He smiled, "I'm glad that you like it, Esme was nervous. She wasn't sure if you would like it."

"I'll thank her later."

We continued to talk while I finished my meal and when I was done Edward got up and extended his hand.

"May I have the honor of this dance?"

Giggling, I accepted his hand. "I would love to."

We fell into peaceful silence, dancing around the garden to the music. Edward grazed his full lips against the shell of my ear and whispered quietly into it, "Have I mentioned that you're absolutely gorgeous tonight?"

Blushing, "Yes, you just did."

He spun me away from him so he could admire it more fully. "That dress is absolutely lovely on you."

"You can thank, Alice, she chose it."

"I will thank her."

We danced for a few more songs when Edward lead me to the table again and asked me to sit down again.

"After the fight we had and not being with you for two weeks, I realized that there are a few things I want to tell you."

I smiled at him and nodded my head.

"Bella, I am the luckiest man in the world because you choose to be with me, because you love me. There is no one else who will ever hold my heart as you do. I hate being away from you for even a minute of my day. When I am away all I can think about is how I can't wait to hold you in my arms again."

And he then got down on one knee.

"Oh my God!" I exclaimed, hands flying to cover my mouth. My heartbeat picked up speed.He reached into his pocket and pulled out the box, opening it.

"Isabella Marie Swan, I love you. I have always loved you. I'll love you forever, every single day of forever. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you marry me? "

Blood rushed to my face and my heart was pounding like crazy in my chest. The garden with the beautiful lights and music in the background, everything else faded. All there was, all I could focus on was this moment, with Edward, my love, my personal Adonis, who was kneeling before me, holding out a beautiful ring.

I nodded vigorously and, "I...I...oh…yes."

Within a millisecond, I was in his arms, and we were locked in a kiss. When I broke the kiss, he took my hand, and placed the most beautiful ring on my finger. It had a diamond in the center accented with beautiful diamonds. The diamonds sparkled brilliantly under the moonlight.

"Oh Edward, it's so beautiful"

"It was my mother's ring. She wanted me to give it to the lucky lady who I chose to be my wife."

"I love it." He gently placed his hands on my hips and I was flying; the air rushed past as he swung me around in the air, his laughter filled with love. We were both extremely happy.

He put me down again and he pressed his lips gently to mine.

"I love you so much, Bella." he said, breaking the kiss and laying his forehead against mine.

"Care to dance again?"

I nodded my head. I wrapped my arms around his neck and his arms went around my waist, holding me tight. I rested my head on his chest as we continue to sway to the music.

"By the way, I loved your speech, that is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me."

He chuckled. "I am glad, love. I admit that I was nervous."

"You did a beautiful job, it was a perfect moment."

We stayed there, dancing away, enjoying each other until Edward finally spoke up. "We better get to the main house, love, Alice is having a hard time controlling her excitement."

I giggled, imaging Jasper bouncing around because of all his wife's excitement.

"Alright, let's go."

As we walked into the living room everybody clapped and cheered. Everyone was in the living room including my dad. Carlisle and Esme standing by Edward's piano, both were both beaming. Esme was the first to approach us and if it were possible, she would be crying right now, tears would be streaming down her happy face.

"Congratulations!!" She said, hugging me tightly to her.

Carlisle was next with congratulations, he hugged me and shook hands with Edward. "I am so happy for you two!"

Alice stood with Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie, both girls squealing in delight. Alice came bouncing over.

"Oh my God!! Yay!! You two are gonna get married!!" She hugged me so tight it made Emmett's hugs look like nothing.

"Can't…breathe!"

"Oh, sorrreeeee!!!!" She squealed, jumping up and down. "Oooooh, I'm so happy for you two!"

"Hi, Bells," Dad walked over and hugged me. "Congratulations!"

I pulled back. "Dad, what are you doing here?"

"Edward came over last yesterday and asked my blessing."

I was shocked that he had asked my dad in advance. "Dad, are you okay with this?"

Charlie took me in his arms again and hugged me tight. When he pulled away he looked me in the eyes.

"Bells, I can see with how much Edward loves you and I can also see how much you love him. I know he made a mistake in leaving you but he has been making up for it since. I know he will love you and take care of you so to answer your question, yes I am okay with this. In fact, I couldn't be happier for you. I can't believe that my baby girl is getting married, I feel so old."

We both laughed, "I love you dad."

"Love you too, kiddo."

Rosalie gave me a kiss on the cheek, congratulating us. Then Emmett came over and gave me a big bear hug. "Congrats lil sis."

"Emmet… I can't …. Breeef" Good grief, they really like blocking the oxygen from getting to my lungs.

"Oh! Sorry"

I just giggled. "No problem, but can you loosen your grip, I really do need to breathe."

"So, have you two set a date?" Emmett asked.

"Emmett, we just got engaged, we haven't time to really talked about it." Edward said, rolling his eyes.

"Actually, I have a date in mind." I said, shyly.

"You have, love?" His face held a shocked expression.

"Yeah. I thought about it while were dancing in the garden" My cheeks flaming up as my dad and the entire Cullen clan all stared at me. "Um…I was thinking about…June 20th?"

"My birthday?" Edward asked shocked.

"Yes, it's a little over three months away, which will give plenty of time to plan the wedding."

I stared at his shocked face, waiting for his reaction. His beautiful face gave me my favorite crooked smile before he grabbed me by the waist and twirled me around, happily.

"Love, that is perfect."

Alice was squealing and jumping up and down with excitement. "It's perfect, the date is perfect, oh it's going to be so gorgeous."

"Alice, will you -"

"Yes." She cut me off squealing.

"Will you let me ask you?" I said annoyed, tapping my foot.

She giggled. "Sorry."

"Alice, will you be my maid of honor?"

"Yes. I'm the maid-of-honor!" Alice clapped excitedly, dancing cheerfully in front of us. We all laughed at her happiness.

"I know your going to plan the wedding but Don't go overboard please, Alice." I pleaded with her.

"Don't worry, I won't." She said, giggling.

"Oh, dear God, what have I gotten myself into."

"Alice, we don't want this big." Edward said, seriously.

"No, no, simple, got it! That I can do."

I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, right."

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I finished brushing my teeth and left the bedroom. Edward was already in bed waiting for me. I slipped under the covers and cuddled against him. He wrapped around me as I laid my head against his chest.

"Are you sure you're happy with the wedding date?" I asked nervously. I knew he wasn't a fan of his birthday.

Edward kissed my temple. "Yes, love, it's perfect, I love it. I don't want to wait any longer to finally make you my wife."

"So you asked my dad ahead of time?" I said, giggling. "I'm surprised he didn't kill you."

FLASHBACK

If I were human, I'd have sweaty palms by now I was so nervous. I'd never done this before. I took an unnecessary breath and knocked on the door.

The door in front of me opened, Charlie smiled.

"Hello Chief Swan"

"Hello Edward, well this is a surprise, come on in."

He open the door wider to let me. I walked past him and I sat on the couch while he sat in his recliner.

"How are you doing, Edward?"

"I'm doing very well, sir. How are you doing?"

"I'm good, would you like something to drink?"

"No, sir, I actually came here to talk to you. Do you have a few minutes? I was hoping that I may speak with you?"

"Yes, of course, what did you want to talk about Edward? Is everything okay?"

"Yes, everything is fine Chief Swan," I started but Charlie interrupted me.

"Edward, you can call me Charlie. We discussed that already."

"Sorry, Charlie." I unnecessarily cleared my throat.

"Well…" I was having trouble getting my words out. "Sir, I love your daughter very much and I was hoping that you would givemeyourblessingtoaskBellatomarryme."

"Come again."

He chuckled at me, which made me smiled a little bit. I didn't try to read his mind and get a sense of things but I wanted to do this like a normal guy would do.

"Charlie, I want to ask Bella to marry me and I was hoping that you would give me your blessing."

"Edward, I know that you love my daughter, that I have no doubt about. However, I'm sorry, I do hate to bring it up, but you did leave her once, Edward. How do I know you won't do it again? The pain nearly killed her the first time. I do not ever want to see my daughter like that ever again."

"I understand your concern, Chief Swan -"

"Charlie."

I chuckled. "Charlie, I understand your concern, I…I thought it would be better for her if I left…" I ran my hand through my hair. "I'm just going to go straight to the point, Charlie, I was stupid, I shouldn't have made that decision, it wasn't handled so well and it was the biggest mistake I've ever made. I apologize, again, for leaving her like that. I can promise you that it will never happen again."

"I have seen how you two are with each other, I think it would hurt you just as much as it would hurt her. I highly doubt that you will leave her again." He said, chuckling. "However, it is my duty as a dad to mention it."

I nodded my head. "I understand Chei - Charlie."

"You have taken care of my daughter and have helped her immensely since she has returned from New York. I don't worry about Bella's safety when she is with you. I know that you are taking care of her and I know that you will continue to take care of my little girl. You seem to have her best interests in your heart."

"Edward, this goes without saying because I am sure that you know this for yourself, but Bella is an amazing girl. She is loving, compassionate, always thinking about others, if she wants you, and I am sure she will, then you count your blessings every single day that she chooses to be in your life."

"Charlie, I already do. She is the best thing to have entered my life."

"Good, and make sure that you give everything that is in your power to keep her happy. You have to promise me that you will take care of her, keep her safe. She is all I've got, I can't lose her. Can you do that, Edward?"

"Yes, sir, I promise."

"Then you have my blessing, Edward. I am impressed that you had the decency to ask me if you could marry Bella. That goes a long way in my books."

"Thank you, sir"

"One last thing Edward, I don't think I need to tell you this because from what I heard Bella doesn't need help putting you in your place." We both chuckled, obviously he had been informed of Bella's temper. "But she's still my baby girl and again it's my duty as a dad to say this. If you hurt her again, I will hunt you down and kill you."

"I will not hurt her again, sir, I promise that, sir."

We both got up and I walked over to him to shake his hand.

He slapped my shoulder, "Welcome to my family, son."

"Thank you, Charlie. I can assure you that I will take my absolute best possible care of Bella. I love her with all of my heart."

"I know you will, son. Now go make my girl happy."

We both chuckled. "I will sir, goodbye."

END FLASHBACK

"Your father was not as bad about it as I imagined he would be. He did say he would kill me if I hurt you again."

"Yeah, that's something Charlie would say."

I yawned, I closed my eyes, ready to fall asleep.

"Sleep, love, it's been a long day," he murmured, before he began humming my lullaby.

I am sorry, I meant to update the day after I uploaded the last chapter but unfortunately there are morons who don't know that the reason drinking and driving is illegal. I was in a car accident because there are dumb idiots who insist to break the rules. I have a broken arm which means unfortunately won't be able to type as fast. It took me two hours to type this, I hope you liked it! Don't forget to review!