Hey to all you fabulous people who are reading this. Thank you so much for all your reviews and for following this story. So just for you all here is chapter 21 and the competition is here.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of its characters. And I don't own any of the songs. All those right belong to the artists who wrote them.

Chapter 21: Happiness in So Many Ways

BPOV

Edward proposed to me. I kept on thinking that this was a dream but with him lying next to me, holding me tightly to him I knew this wasn't a dream but heaven. Thinking back to only a month ago when I arrived in this town to find the whole Cullen family here, showing them how strong I now was, saving them from a nightmare to them saving me from death by the Wonderkind's. Now I was marrying the most wonderful man on this earth and nothing could wreck this moment we were having.

I spoke too soon. All of a sudden the whole family and Lucas bounded into my room and started to crowd around us. Alice was hyper and she was hugging me so hard, "Yay Bella. You are going to be my sister officially," she said and I realised she must have seen what Edward was going to be doing tonight. I smiled at her and then looked to everyone. "Welcome to the family sweetheart," Esme said as she approached us both and hugged us with a smile on her face. Emmett thanked us in his own way, pulling me into a tight hug till I couldn't breathe and lifted me out of the bed and twirling me all around the room. "Emmett, please stop. I'm going to be sick," I said. He put me down after a moment and then I had to wait till the room stopped spinning. I felt a bit light headed and then my stomach started to hurt. As soon as I had stilled I had to run for the bathroom and everything I had eaten had come back up.

"You don't all need to see this," I said as I spotted everyone standing at the bathroom door. I felt really embarrassed for them to see me like this. "It's okay Bella. It happens when you have a little one changing you from the inside," Carlisle said as he brushed past everyone and came to my side. He felt my head and his cold hand was so soothing. I felt really sleepy but I didn't want to sleep in case I was sick again. "Why don't you go back to bed Bella. You look shattered and you need to keep your strength up," Rosealie said, helping me to my feet and guiding me back to bed. I didn't argue with her and as soon as my head hit the pillow I slowly closed my eyes and fell asleep.

When I woke up the next morning. I was nestled in Edward's arms again, "Good morning my love," he said, softly stroking my cheek with his free hand, "Good morning," I replied. I leaned on my arm and raised my head, meeting his soft lips. Now this was what I called a wakeup call. Today was the first day of my official commitment to Edward. I was going to become Mrs Cullen soon.

*1 week later*

EPOV

The whole school was a buzz with excitement. The competition was tomorrow and most people where prepared. Bella had been given the chosen songs and at night we could hear her practicing in her room. I must say, Jared wrote those songs so well, he should become a song writer after he finishes school. Over the week, we have all been keeping an eye on Bella and her child. Her belly hadn't grown any bigger but the foetus was growing. Whenever she would get home, as soon as she had her jacket off, she let go of the illusion of her belly not growing and it was taking a toll on her. Usually she would sleep for a few hours or she would eat a lot only to bring it up a few hours later. She always felt embarrassed when she found us beside her, always telling us that we shouldn't need to see her being ill.

I still couldn't believe that Bella had accepted my proposal. It has made my life so much better. We talked over what would happen. Once Bella had gone back with Luca and Odette to California and had graduated school, they would leave as soon as the summer holidays started and make their way back up here. Esme had kindly offered to let them all stay in our house until Lucas could find something permanent to buy for himself and Odette to stay in. Bella had been worried about Lucas' reaction to the proposal but he simply said that he knew it was going to be coming sooner or later. That night there was lots of tears and laughing. Of course Bella asked him if he would do the honours of giving her away and he was more than happy to do it. Alice, Jasper and I didn't really want to take part in the competition but I gave an idea to Bella about the two of us doing a duet after the winner was announced, just to settle everyone down and give the ending of the contest a big finale.

BPOV

Edwards's idea of the duet was a brilliant idea. It was the morning of the contest. Of course I woke in Edward's arms. I looked down at my belly and gasped and he looked down as well. There was a small bump there. I could finally see it, my little baby growing inside of me. In one way I was so happy to become a mother but a small part of my mind kept on nagging at me about where the scientists got the DNA to create the baby. I just hoped that he had perished when the lab was burnt to the ground. Edward placed his hand on top of the small bump and smoothed his hands all over it. "I love you Bella, and I will love this baby so much," he said to me. I replied with a long passionate kiss which heated up pretty quickly ending with me pining him under me. "I had better get ready, seeing as my outfit will take a while to put on," I smiled to him and then jumped off the bed.

"Morning Esme, Carlisle, Lucas," I said as I entered the kitchen. Lucas was eating a bowl of cereal and I just settled for some toast. I was a bit worked up this morning. "Good morning Bella. Well that is a little surprise," Lucas said, pointing his hand to my stomach. Esme and Carlisle came over to see what he was on about and they saw my little bump. "It seems that the child has grown over night. You look like you are three months pregnant now Bella. Perhaps we had better scan you again to see what we can find out," he said. I knew he was only looking out for me. "Okay," I said and I followed him to the living room where we kept the sonogram machine. Alice and Rosealie where there already, setting up a couple of things for the performers in the class. "Isn't it a bit early for that Carlisle?" Alice asked before she spotted me with the small bump. She squealed and Rose looked at me as well and smiled. I took my usual position on the couch and the cold gel was placed on my belly.

Right away, my baby was found. The little thing inside me was definitely bigger than last night. "Well Bella, it looks like you are in your second trimester," he said. Then something came to my mind, "Carlisle. Can you see what I'm having?" I asked him, "Are you sure?" he asked back. I nodded and then he moved the scanner around and paused the screen. Everyone, even Emmett and Jasper had gathered to hear the news as well. Carlisle turned to me and smiled, "Congratulations Bella. You are having a baby girl," he said. I smiled and looked down. My little girl was growing and I already felt the bond between us both.

After all the hugs and kisses I went to get ready. We were all to be at the town square for two o'clock so I had a few hours to get ready. I jumped in for a nice hot bath. Looing in the long mirror on the back of the door, I could now clearly see where my tummy was starting to stick out. "At least I will only need to hide you for a few more weeks and then we will be home with daddy," I said to my little bump. The thought of Edward holding her filled my head was a beautiful picture. I took my time in the bath, not wanting to rush too much so I could save my energy. I started on my hair drying it all ant then curling it so there was a mixture of big and small curls. Then it was onto my make-up. Since my dress was red I knew that I was definitely going to have red lips so I applied some foundation, a rose-gold coloured eye shadow with some black eye liner and a couple of coats of mascara finishing off the look with vixen red lipstick coated with a clear lip gloss to give my lips some added shine. Looking at myself in the mirror, I hardly looked like the girl I use to be and it made me smile.

My dress and shoes were on and I was ready to go. I made my way to the stairs and climbed down slowly. I could still hear Lucas in his room but everyone else was in the living room. I coughed and they all turned their heads. Edwards mouth dropped whilst Emmett's eyes bulged at my new look. "What do you all think?" I asked. "You look like a beautiful rose, my Bella," Edward said, walking over to me and lacing a small kiss on my cheek. Lucas came down a few minutes later and then we were all on our way. We all parked the cars in the school car park and walked around to the town square. It wasn't too far away, which was lucky and the weather was staying on our side. We rounded the corner only to be met with a large crowd. It was absolutely packed. This was the part where we all had to separate now, "I'll meet you on the stage at the end Bella," Edward said to me and I nodded to him, leaving him behind and heading with Lucas over to our class. Everyone was ready and so was I. I located both the hard teachers and explained to them the idea Edward had, "What a splendid idea Isabella. Yes we would be most welcome to allow you and Mr Cullen to do a finishing duet. Good luck," our head teacher said. I made my way back and made sure everything was ready.

"Good afternoon Ladies, Gentlemen and young children. Today is the day you have all been waiting for," the mayor of the town started, "Firstly I would like to thank you all for being wonderful to the students since the hotel was lost. Now let's get this show on the road. After you have heard both schools, you will be able to vote for who you liked the most. Okay so without further a due, let's get the first class up here."

This was it. We were up first. I took my place at the microphone and waited for Alyssa to start the harp, now it was my turn to start;

"Your baby blues, so full of wonder, your curly cues,

Your contagious smile, and as I watch, you start to

Grow up, all I could do is hold you tight"

"Knowing clouds will rage and storms will race in,

But you will be safe in my arms, rains will pour down

Waves will crash around, but you will be safe in my arms"

I looked at everyone in the audience. Their faces lit up with hope. Then it was time for the dancers to take the stage. There was a large area in front of where I was and all the couples got together and started dancing. It was like a waltz, but with such a passion that was too beautiful not to watch and I continued singing;

"Story books full of fairy tales, of kings and queens and the bluest skies

My heart is torn just in knowing, you'll someday see the truth from lies
when the clouds will rage and storms will race in but you will be safe in my arms

Rains will pour down, waves will crash all around,

But you will be safe in my arms"

"Castles they might crumble, dreams may not come true

But you are never all alone, because I will always, always love you
when the clouds will rage, and storms will race in

But you will be safe in my arms, rains will pour down,

Waves will crash all around, but you will be

Safe in my arms, in my arms"

Each word that I sang made me realize what my whole life was before this point and now it was almost complete. The audience erupted into applause and I gave a bow to them all. We had one last song to sing. We had decided on a classic song that most people knew so I sang 'When you believe' and some of my class joined in and once again there was a loud applause from everyone. I was exhausted and I was so glad when I found a seat. It was the other schools turn. They decided to have a group singing. The boys went first, singing their version of 'Backstreets Back' which did bring out a large cheer from the girls. Then it was a girl group that came on stage. They had picked a cover of 'Toxic' by Britney Spears, earning a lot of howls from the guys. They had decided to dance all over the crowd and it just made me want to cringe away from them but at the same time feel sorry for them. They were trying so hard.

We had all finished and we left the square until the votes were counted since it was easy for the people to select the team name. Ours was the Sunrise group whilst the other school was The Poppers group. This was so much fun. I spotted Alice on the other side of the hall and waved to her. It must have been a few hours later when we were all called back. I couldn't wait till this part was over so Edward and I could sing. We had practiced a song to perform and now we had a chance to sing it to everyone. Both classes took place on the stage waiting for the results to come in. the mayor made his way up the stair and to the microphone.

"Well this has been an exciting day for us all. We have heard some great music and songs being played as well as some really creative choreography from the dancers. Now it is time to announce the victors of the competition," he said. He was holding a sealed envelope in his hand. I clasped Alyssa and Jared hand in anticipation. "Ladies and gentleman. I am pleased to announce the winners are, the Sunrise group from California." It took me a while to process the words. We had won. Everyone erupted into cheers and so did I, hugging Alyssa whilst Jared and Adam surrounded us both. The head teacher came on stage and shook hands with the mayor whilst accepting the trophy. Now it was his time to say a few words, "Hello everyone. I just want to say thank you so much for all that you have done for us. Of course, this could not have been done without the help of you all. We really are grateful that you have opened your homes to us. As a special treat, one of my students came to us with an idea. I'd like to introduce to you all, Isabella from the Sunrise group and Edward Cullen to take the stage for a duet," he said clapping as he backed away. I walked up to the front as Edward came to my side.

He stated the music and then started the song;

"Look at the sky tell me what do you see

Just close your eyes and describe it to me

The heavens are sparkling with starlight tonight

That's what I see through your eyes"

Now it was my turn;

"I see the heavens each time that you smile

I hear your heartbeat just go on for miles

And suddenly I know my life is worth while

That's what I see through your eyes"

At that moment I looked at him with all the love I held in my heart, knowing that it was going to the right person for all of eternity. Now it was time for both of us to sing the rest of the song;

"That's what I see through your eyes

Here in the night, I see the sun

Here in the dark, our two hearts are one

It's out of our hands, we can't stop what we have begun

And love just took me by surprise, looking through your eyes"

"I see a night I wish could last forever

I see a world we're meant to see together

And it is so much more than I remember

More than I remember, more than I have known"

"Here in the night, I see the sun

Here in the dark, our two hearts are one

It's out of our hands, we can't stop what we have begun

And love just took me by surprise, looking through your eyes

Looking through your eyes"

His eyes met mine and he took my hand in his, pulling me closer to him till our lips were almost touching. The clapping was slow at first and then it grew so loud. I started blushing and smiled at Edward who was smiling back at me. We both turned and gave our bow before joining our classes before leaving. Of course it took a bit longer than usual since everyone wanted to know what Edward was like and they were all giving their congratulations on the success of our win.

Even though the competition was now over and soon we would be going back home, I knew that it wouldn't be for long.

Okay everyone, I really hoped that you enjoyed this chapter. I thought I'd better tell you this now that the next chapter will be the last one. Don't worry though as there is still a wedding, a baby and another fight still to come in the continuation of Bella and Edwards new life. Until next time.