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My second Fanfiction I'm gunna try a different take on this one though. :)
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My life it Echo's
Chapter 20
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BPOV
Previously
"Okay then it's settled we're moving to Colorado and we'll tell Alice and Rose tomorrow, no backing out" I Said calmly.
"I wouldn't want it any other way" he murmured and I leant my head back to kiss him. We laid in the bath until ten then fell into bed cuddling each other tightly. Edward always had his arm around me I felt safe and comforted all night long. I checked Gracie and pulled her cream blanket down a little and kissed her tiny hand.
"Night beautiful" I murmured. Well tomorrow should be fun I though.
"Sleep now baby" Edward hushed.
"I love you" I said and closed my eyes resting on Edward's arm.
"I love you too".
It was pitch black when I woke to Gracie crying her eyes out, I glanced over at the luminous clock on the bedside table it read 3:05am. I rubbed my eyes and scrunched my hair into a bun before picking up Gracie and rubbing her back gently. Her little tears were staining my camisole, I rocked her gently in my arms as I carried her to the kitchen. I pulled out a bottle already made and popped it in the microwave.
"Shoosh shh beautiful" I murmured, her little cheeks burning read. I stroked her cheek and then kissed it softly, I heard the ping of the microwave and pulled the bottle out. I walked over to the living room and laid Gracie on the sofa with a pillow by the side of her, I tested the milk and picked Gracie up feeding her the warm milk. It neared 4 and Gracie had just fallen asleep, I placed her in her Moses basket and slid into bed beside Edward, I could feel the heat escaping his body as I tucked under his arm. I closed my eyes and fell into a restless sleep.
EPOV
I laid gazing her her beauty the way here eyes fluttered ever so often, the way she smiled when something good happened in her dreams. She was the one I wanted to marry, We'd kept it a secret because of the pregnancy and well knowing Alice we would be having the wedding in the hospital if she had any ounce of control, over the venue, the dress, the guest list the cake and just who the hell knows elephants or something stupid. I'd be happy with a wedding in Vegas you know the cheep knock off White Chapels, but I'm sure Bella would like something a little more classy just not over the top like Alice. I smiled and stroked Bella's cheek she shifted and fidgeted her eyes fluttered opened fully and she gazed back at me her expression looking a little shocked.
"How long have you been watching me sleep" She says her cheeks flushing.
"Long enough" I grin giving her my signature crooked grin.
"You looked so relaxed.. and peaceful" I said as I leant down to kiss her. Her lips were full and she returned the kiss eagerly desperate. I knew what I had to do.
"Come on a date with me tonight?" I said winking at her. She looked shocked a happy kind of shocked, her eyes were big and her lips were parted. She smiled and looked up at me through her lashes.
"Okay, I'll go on a date with you" She smiled shyly at me and I pulled her into a tight embrace.
BPOV
A date, like a real date wow haven't had one of them in a while – I smiled and nestled into the crook of Edward's neck.
"My Bella" He murmured into my ear, just as he was leaning into kiss me Tyler ran in and started jumpin on the bed.
"Mornin Mommy, Daddy!" He said a little loudly excitement ran through him. Edward picked him up and spun him around in the air, his giggle was beautiful.
"Mornin baby, how are you today?" I asked cheerfully. He grinned and kissed me on my cheek.
"Im weally good, is baby Gracie sleeping stwill?" he said peeping over the side of the crib.
"Yeah, but she should be awake soon would you like to feed her?" I said trying to encourage a bond.
"Ywes please mommy!" He said sounding even more excited jumping on Edward.
"Ouch" Edward said in mock pain. I jabbed Tyler playfully and cuddled with him. I picked up Gracie her eyes open widely, I could defiantly tell when she could hear me or, Edward and Tyler. Edward was sat with Tyler on the sofa. I walked over and Edward propped up a pillow underneath Tyler's arm. I laid Gracie gently in his tiny arms and her legs kicked, but she didn't cry.
After breakfast my palms started sweating furiously, my forehead felt clammy and I knew exactly why. We were going to tell Rose and Alice that we were moving. It would be hard to sit there and tell my best friend that I'm moving away look her in the eye and say I won't just be around the corner any more. I'd been so greatfull to her for taking Tyler, going out for lunch together. She was there throughout my difficult time with Jacob whilst being pregnant, she was there holding my hand when I gave birth and Now I'm basically leaving her here with Emmett, I know he can look after her but there's nothing like a chat with your best friend when your feeling down. I had to consider myself and my family now though I had a fiancé which we still had to tell people about, I had two precious children one that's a new born and we were moving somewhere that made us happy as a family not just because I wanted to go, not just because Edward thought it looked pretty just because it was the right thing to do for my family. I shook my head to clear my thoughts and carried on changing. I put on a pair of skinny jeans a white beater and my red chequered shirt on.
"Edward you wanna get changed" I shouted through from the bedroom to the living room.
"Err Bella could you come out here a second?" he asked I could hear concern in his voice. As soon as I walked out the door I saw her. It was Rose. Oh god. My face fell so quickly all the blood rushed to my face.
"Urm Hey Rose" I said feebly. She smiled.
"Bells I haven't seen you since the birth how are you!" She exclaimed,
"I'm.. I'm well very well" I stuttered.
"Bella.. what's wrong?" She said obliviously. I took a sharp intake of breath and I could see Edward put Gracie in her Moses basket, he walked over and placed his hand over mine. He knew I couldn't tell her he kissed my ear.
"Rose.. me and Bella well you know we err we visited the lodge up in Colorado we've uhhm we've decided to move up there" Rose's face stayed the same. She grinned.
"Bella that's amazing – I knew you loved it up there the pictures on Facebook you all looked so happy – Bella were.. were you nervous about telling me?" She said looking a little concerned. I stepped forward letting go of Edward's hand, I hugged her tightly.
"I just .. didn't know how to tell you, how you'd react I mean your my best friend – I'm so used to just walking around with Tyler and well I'm gunna miss you so much" I said tears streaming down my cheeks. Rose rubbed my back in circles.
"Bella you have a family now you have your whole future in front of you – I'm gunna miss you, fuck you've got me going now" She said as she wiped away the fresh tears seeping.
"Bella I'll visit you, you can visit me, your having your wedding out there?" She said eyeing up my wedding ring.
"Ahh, Yeah we were gunna tell everybody together you know so we didn't have to keep repeating, but yeah we're getting married and soon I hope" I said grinning from ear to ear.
"Well Mrs Cullen I'll be there as long as I'm maid of honour" I smiled as she said the words.
"Of course, I couldn't imagine anyone else!" I said because it's true. We let go of each other.
"Can I hold her" Rose said smiling over at Gracie who was wiggling her legs in the air.
"Of course, come on" I grabbed her hand and we walked over. She picked her up and rocked her gently.
"God This makes me feel broody" She said.
"I'll have to bribe Emmett" She said Edward laughing with us, his hand on the small of my back rubbing it softly.
"Well that's guaranteed hard work with Emmett" Edward said smirking.
"Listen I've gotta pick little one up" She said smiling, gently laying Gracie back in her basket. I hugged her tightly.
"I love you" I whispered refusing to cry.
"The wedding let me know yeah big or small We'll be there and Bella I'm a phone-call away and unless my car gets stuck up some dodgy mountain up there I'll be there you know that" I giggled and followed her out.
"Bye Bells" She said and walked off towards the elevator.
I walked back straight into Edward's arms and we snuggled standing in the hallway.
"Your sure" Edward murmured, I nodded so he could feel it in his chest.
"Now Alice. Yeah this should be errm fun" Edward said sarcastically.
"Oh hey who's gunna look after Tyler and Gracie"
"I thought we'd let Esme and Carlisle take them for the night, Esme's gasping to see them both" He says smiling.
"Okay it's sorted.. now where are we going or is it one of your devious surprises" I prodded him. He tapped the side of his nose.
"Ahh that's for me to know and you to find out at about 7:30" he smirked. I hated surprises but I didn't want to kill his buzz. I smiled and reached up on my tip-toes to kiss him, he picked me up to make it easier and deepened the kiss with his hands fisting into my long brown locks.
"Oh I do love you Soon to be Mrs Cullen never doubt that baby" He said his voice husky.
"I love you more I'm pretty sure" I said returning his smirk, he swats my arse then places his hand back in the position resting in the back pocket of my jeans.
"You nearly ready?" Edward called from the living, I peeked around the door, and saw Edward rocking Gracie sat with Tyler on the floor.
"Arrr look at you guys" I said as I sprinted to the camera and snapped a picture before they had chance to wriggle or move about
"And I'll be 2 minutes, promise" I said with hairbrush dangling from my knotted curls. I was out in no time, I wandered over to Edward and kissed Tyler on his head, picking up Gracie her soft hands wavered into my hair. We locked up and made our way to Esme and Carlisle's. Edward held the car seat and I picked up Tyler swinging him around, he was in his pyjamas already.
"Mommy and Daddy will be back tommorow okay,be good for aunt and Uncle Carlisle okay?" I said and he nodded rubbing his sleepy eyes still clutching his t-rex. We walked up the steps and Esme greeted us with open arms. She looked happy and excited her eyes fixated on Tyler and Gracie.
"Thankyou so much for having them" I said shyly.
"Esme, Carlisle we just wanted to let you know that we're getting married" Edward said and I pulled my arm from behind my back showing them my engagement ring.
"Oh Edward Bella Congratulations! , well this this deserves some celebration" Esme said.
"Thankyou" We both said in unison as we sipped the cold sparkling champagne.
"These little ducklings look exhausted" Carlisle said.
"Bye bye Tyler" I hugged Tyler and kissed his cheek and followed the same with Gracie.
"Night kiddo" Edward said and waved.
We held hands as we walked back to the car, Edward opened my door and I climbed in clutching Edward's hand as soon as he was in. We drove off to An exclusive restaurant, we arrived and walked in holding hands. We were given a table as soon as we arrived and Edward knocked of a hefty tip. I shook my head disapprovingly. Edward pulled my chair, but he never sat he walked off onto the small secluded dance floor and stepped on stage, gliding onto the black piano stool. He started playing just when I thought he couldn't get anymore romantic he started singing.
"You are the one
who makes it worth waking up in the morning
I'd trade the sun for the chance to show you I'm all in
we could be like jay and Beyonce
bonnie and Clyde just like the movie
take that chance on love (yeah yeah)
now i can't predict what the future holds
but I'll fight forever to keep you close (yeah)
I'd give it all up baby
trade in the world to show I'm falling,
I'm falling (yeah)
don't need the fame or money
as long as I got you girl
I'm falling, I'm falling
tell all them other girls I've fallen.. "
Tears sprung to my eyes and He walked over and lifted me up out of my seat, an kissed my in front of everyone.
"I love you Isabella Swan" he said and I leant my head on his shoulder and we just hugged.
Really struggled with this chapter I have no
idea why but here it is
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what I could improve
Lauren xx