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 21

After our facials, Huilen takes us to where we'll have our pedicure and manicures. Again Huilen and I drop off Edward first, and he squeezes my hand before leaving me with Huilen.

"Miss Swan, this is Renata, she will be taking care of you for the next part of the treatment. If you decide to add anything to your treatments, she will be able to assist you."

I smile at Renata, who smiles at me. "Don't be nervous. Manicures and pedicures are virtually painless. Somethings can hurt a bit, but I don't show you are signed up for any wax treatments. Do you shave your legs more than twice a week?"

"Yeah I feel like I have to touch them up daily, if I want to wear shorts," I tell her.

"Maybe you should consider waxing, it can be an uncomfortable experience at first, but the outcome is worth it in the long run. I wax just about everything, because it is less work."

"How painful is it?" I ask wondering if it is possible to be worth pain to not have to shave.

"Waxing your legs is really one of the easiest body parts to wax, and most people don't find it painful at all. I think that having a Brazilian is much more painful, but I love not having to shave my bikini line anymore."

"Yeah, I recently shaved my bikini line for the first time, and it is not fun feeling itchy down there," I admit.

"Why have you never shaved there before?" Renata asks.

"Well I grew up in Washington, where it rains like six out of every seven days. I also never went swimming before until a week ago."

"Well if you want to try waxing your legs, I will do your bikini line for free, so you can try it. Doing the bikini waxing is less intensive than a full Brazilian, and I think you'll like the difference between it and shaving."

"Okay, I will try it," I say with a shrug.

She was right the waxing of my legs wasn't so bad, but the tender skin of my bikini line was a little tender. Renata said the next time it will not be so bad, because it was extra tender due to being inflamed from shaving recently. I agreed after our lunch to have my hair trimmed and have my brows and armpits waxed too.

I can't help but feel my face heat slightly when I see Edward after being waxed. I smile when he tilts his head slightly in a questioning manner.

"Did you enjoy your manicure?"

"Yes, and I learned about waxing and how it can save me from having to shave every day," I blurt out and feel my face heat all over again.

"Waxing ..." Edward says trailing off.

"Yeah, I had them do my legs and armpits. I am getting my brows done too," I say leaving out the waxing that was done so close to my nether region.

"Oh, you seemed like you were slightly embarrassed, I thought there was more to it than that."

"Well-I-kind-of-had-her-do-my-bikini-line-but-it-was-at-no-charge," I say very quickly in a quiet voice.

"Well there is no worry about charges, and don't worry you can tell me anything."

I look up at him, and he is smiling kindly at me. I am glad that I see nothing that makes me feel more embarrassed.

"You're so beautiful," he whispers, before leaning in and kissing my lips softly.

"You're beautiful," I tell him as he pulls back.

"Follow me to the lunch we have for you. I have to say you are the cutest couple I've ever had the opportunity to take care of. I'm not sure how long you've been together, but you're clearly made for each other. You both glow together," Huilen says.

I smile at her, and feel my face heat again.

"Having this beautiful woman on my arm, Huilen, is what makes me glow."

I gasp, and Edward holds me close to him as we walk to the area where lunch is set up for us.

We have some fresh fruits, and finger sandwiches. We drink glasses of mineral water and enjoy the rainforest like atmosphere. After a while Huilen comes back, and takes me to the hairdresser.

"Please, don't get too much cut off," Edward says with a smile.

"I won't, and you do the same," I smirk as Edward goes off to the barber.

The hairdresser tells me her name is Zafrina, and asks me what I like about my hair. I tell her it is long and has good body. She agrees and after washing my hair she trims it. She then uses several products to help condition my scalp, while giving me the most amazing scalp massage. After my hair is dry she spends a while styling my hair into what turns out to be a very beautiful updo.

I'm surprised when Huilen takes me next to a makeup artist.

"I didn't know this was a part of the package," I say.

"Ah, so this was a surprise part for you? Your Mr. Cullen is a sweet man, hold on tight to him, my dear. They don't make them like him often."

When the lady whose name I forgot already is done, Huilen leads me back to my room. I don't see Edward, so he must already be done. She smiles and tells me to flip on the light if I need any help, and she will be close. I find it odd that she thinks I might need help dressing, but I guess she is worried about me messing up my hair.

When I move to the closet to get my clothing, I find a beautiful silky lavender dress there. There are new matching fancy undergarments, and a cute pair of low heels. I am in shock, but I smile knowing this was all part of Edward's plan. I am able to zip the dress, and all without messing up my hair. The shoes with a heel are new, but they are very comfortable.

I flip on the light, knowing Huilen will come in.

"Miss Swan?" I hear her say.

"Come in," I call.

"Is there something I can help you with?" she asks.

"Yes, I was wondering if there is a full mirror so I can see how this looks?"

"Absolutely, let's go over across the hallway, and I will show you to a mirrored wall."

"Okay," I say excited to see if this dress looks as good on me as it feels.

She takes me across the hall and into a room with a waterfall on one side and a mirrored wall on the other.

I gasp when I see my reflection in the mirror.

I do a few twirls, and even giggle a little. "I feel, and look like a grown up Disney Princess."

"Yes, you do," says the velvety voice of the man I know I am falling head over feet for.

When my eyes meet his in the mirror, my breath hitches yet again. He is striking in a black tuxedo, holding a bouquet of light purple roses.

He walks up behind me, and hands me the roses.

I smell them and the sweet floral scent lingers.

"I got the light purple roses to match the dress I bought you, but I am glad I did. The meaning of purple roses is enchantment and love at first sight. You have definitely enchanted me, and I find it hard to not feel more than just a friendship kind of love for you in such a short time. You are my princess, and since purple roses also mean royalty they are like you triple perfect for you, and how I feel."

I gasp yet again, and trying to not smash the beautiful flowers as I hug him close.

"I can't help but feel more than a friendship kind of love for you too, Edward. It may be too soon for some, but I have never done anything the normal way, and I can't fight these feelings for you, because it would be futile."

"Shall we go now, love, the car is waiting, and we have reservations?"

"I'll go wherever you take me," I tell him honestly.


A/N: So that just happened ... what are your thoughts so far?