So here is this week's update. As always a huge thanks to those ladies who keep me readable. Thanks EdwardsFirstKiss, AWayWithWords, and LaPumkl. Thank you to my good buddy Nikky, for supporting me in my solo writing.


Chapter 20

After showering and eating something we spend the rest of the day at Disneyland, taking in the shows and rides we had missed yesterday.

We end up having an early night, choosing to again lie in bed watching movies together. This time we're in Edward's room. When he falls asleep before me, I choose to sleep beside him and cuddle into his side.

Waking in the morning we again have breakfast and get ready to head out. Today we are going to Knott's Berry Farm to explore. When we get there the first thing we both want to do is take in the Calico Mine ride. Form there we take in the rest of Ghost Town and of course the Calico Railroad. The Wild West stunt show is great, and we head off to Mystery Lodge before exiting the park to eat lunch at Mrs. Knott's.

We enjoy the traditional Chicken dinner with boysenberry pie for dessert. We head back to the park and hit the shops letting our food settle. We both grab some t-shirts, of course. A few shows, rides and another meal later, and it's almost ten at night, and time for the park to close. Both of us are rather tired by the time we get back to the hotel room and decide we need to get some sleep.

"You want to stay in my room tonight?" I ask him almost shyly.

"Yes, if you want me too."

"I would like that, Edward. I just seem to sleep better when we are together."

"Me too," he tells me and hugs me close.

We haven't done anything more than hug, hold hands, and share a few kisses, but this is nice.

Today, we decide that after spending the past three days visiting amusement parks we will have an off day.

After eating breakfast at the Storytellers Café, Edward surprises me with a spa day for us both. I have never been to a spa before, so I'm rather nervous, but looking forward to the experience too.

The first thing we do is to enter the Mandara Spa, which is in the hotel. We are greeted and treated very nicely. As we wait, they give us glasses of water which have some fruit and even vegetables in the water dispenser.

A lady comes over to us and has an iPad in her hand. "Hello, Miss Swan, Mr. Cullen," she shakes our hands.

"I am Huilen and I'll be your care coordinator today. We have you scheduled for a Couple's Retreat Ritual, which includes an eighty-minute full body massage, an Elemis Visible Brilliance Facial for Miss Swan and the Elemis Urban Cleanse for Men Facial for Mr. Cullen. After that we have Miss Swan set up for a Mandara Ritual for the Hands and Feet. Mr. Cullen during that time we have you scheduled for our Men's Sport Manicure and Pedicure.

"You will start with Nettie and Lucy in the massage room. I will take each of you to the private room, where you will find bathrobes and slippers. You can leave your items in the room as this keycard will only open your room." She hands us each a card, with our names and a room number on them.

"It is my understanding that neither of you have been to a spa before, so let me assure you that there are no reasons to worry, your privacy is of our utmost concern. There is even a curtain between the couples massage tables that allow you privacy to get on the table, without your partner seeing you. If you feel uncomfortable at any time just ask the massage therapist to stop. Now, if you don't have any questions, may I show you to your changing rooms?"

"Yes," Edward tells her as I nod.

We walk to the first room, and she looks at her iPad. "Mr. Cullen, this is the room you are checked into. Go ahead and go in and get changed. When you are done, flip the switch on the wall, and I'll bring you to the Massage room."

Edward smiles at me and goes into the room.

She leads me to a room across the hall and down three doors. "Here we are, Miss Swan. The gentlemen are on the other side of the hall, but the rooms all work the same way. Go ahead and get changed, and flip on the switch when you're ready and I will be back to take you as well."

"Thank you," I say still feeling a bit nervous.

"Miss Swan, don't be scared, I assure you that the staff you have working with you today are absolutely perfect for newbies. They are gentle and have been doing this job for a long time. You are in good hands."

I nod and enter the room.

The room is nice, just a small space, but there is a bench, closet, and a private bathroom. I take off my clothes, and put them in the closet before wrapping the fluffy bathrobe around myself. I pull all my hair up and put it into a high placed messy bun. Moving to the door, I flip the switch she pointed out, and sit on the bench to wait.

After about three minutes there is a light tap on the door, and I open it. I smile when I see Edward in a bathrobe that is much like mine, but not as long and it looks less fluffy. I suppose no man wants to go to a spa and dress up like a girl. I can't help but giggle, and Edward tilts his head smiling at me.

"What are you thinking about, love?"

"I was just thinking that you would look really girly if you had the same robe on as I do."

Edward and Huilen laugh, and before I know it we enter another room. She shows us each to a table, and I notice she is correct in that the curtain between us is very thick and will not allow for us to see each other.

"I have a question?" I say.

"Yes, Miss Swan?"

"If this is a couples massage, why are we blocked from seeing each other, I mean shouldn't we just get our own room if we're going to be separated by a curtain?"

"Good question," she says with a smile. "Once you are both on the table, this curtain will be pulled back and you and Mr. Cullen will be so close that if you want, you will be able to reach out and hold hands."

"Oh," I say and I can feel some of my nervousness go away, but it is replaced with a feeling of anticipation.

Over the past several days I have noticed all too often just how incredibly handsome Edward is, not to mention he has an amazing body. I must blush because Edward squeezes my hand and I look up at him.

"Don't worry, Bella, we'll both be covered by our own sheet.

I nod at him, and he kisses my hand before moving to the table on the left side of the curtain. Huilen shows us where to hang our robes, and makes sure we each have a white sheet to cover with, before making her exit.

I hang my robe, and quickly get on the table lying face down, and covering my body with the sheet. I don't have any underwear on, and am a little self-conscious about that, however the softness of the towels and coverings on the table are helping to keep my modesty.

"Are you situated?" Edward asks me.

"Yeah," I answer.

"Good," he says pulling the curtain between us enough to see me. "I don't like not being able to see you, when we are together."

"Me either," I tell him.

Nettie and Lucy come in and introduce themselves. They open the curtain fully, and for the next hour and twenty minutes I experience pure bliss. I feel as if I may melt into a puddle of relaxed goo. The only thing seemingly stopping me from melting away is Edward and his hold on my hand between our tables.

After the massage Lucy shows me how to wrap the sheet around me so I can lay on my back. After I'm situated, I can see Edward better, and I smile at him.

For the next hour we have our facials done. With all the rubbing and conditioning, my skin feels so alive, but nothing compares to his hand which is again holding mine.


A/N: So what do you think of Edward's special planned day so far?