Carlisle sat in his study, Esme standing by the window silently. Edward sat in the arm chair across from Carlisle, reading a copy of 'The Keepers of the Bees'. Carlisle skimmed the newspaper, his eyes lazily dancing over each of the articles. Esme glided behind him, her hands resting on his shoulder as she leaned on the back of his chair.
Edward glanced at them quickly, hearing their adoring thoughts toward one another. Smiling lightly, he looked back to his book.
Carlisle frowned scoffing softly.
"What is it"? Esme said glancing curiously over his shoulder.
Carlisle rolled up the newspaper, handing it across to Edward. "Just something about a two human's engagement." He muttered leaning backward, his hand lacing in hers.
Edward unfurled the paper on his lap, glancing down at a half a page article. Some banker's daughter was engaged to a man from the high end of New York society. "Humans". Edward muttered tossing the paper over his shoulder lazily.
Esme smiled up at him, Carlisle brushing his hand softly up the length of her arm. "I think we should do something tonight''. she whispered leaning toward Carlilse.
"What would that be"? Edward said leaning backward in the chair.
"I don't know, the threater perhaps"? She said grinning eagerly at Carlisle.
He shrugged slightly. "It is fine with me". He whispered as Edward jumped out of the chair.
The three readied themselves quickly, going to broadway to watch the production of 'Saint Joan'. Smiling widely, Esme took Carlise's hand tightly, looking between him and Edward as they walked. The play was a simple one, Esme being the main one whom enjoyed it. Carlisle and Edward just sat in their chairs silently. After leaving the theater, the three went to Central park to walk. They returned to the apartment as the sun was rising, Carlisle hurriedly getting ready and departing for the hospital.
Carlisle returned a few hours later, pulling Edward aside Esme read the newspaper in the living room. He kept his thoughts random and not too telling, keeping Edward completely oblivious to his intentions. Reaching into his coat pocket, he placed his finger against his lips. "You are not to say anything". He muttered flashing a look at Esme. Frowning, he leaned into the doorway smiling at her softly. "Edward and I are going to go hunt." He said taking Edward's arm as she smiled at them warmly.
Disappearing through the window, they ascended the wall to the roof top, Carlisle releasing Edward as they reached the roof.
"What's going on Carlisle"? Edward said, slightly bothered he didn't know his father's intentions.
Carlisle held out a small sky blue box, Edward's eyes widening.
"You didn't". he muttered quickly, his hand shakily taking the tiny box.
Lifting the cover backward he stared down at the velvet interior and the three diamond ring in the center. The three canary diamonds were surrounded with many smaller diamonds, it's band waved around like vines. He grinned widely. "So you're going to do it eh"? He laughed as Carlisle shrugged.
"I suppose I've been considering some of the things you said."
"Naturally". Edward smirked handing the box to Carlisle. "When do you plan on proposing"?
"Ssh". Carlisle muttered glancing over the railing. "I'm sure she suspects something. Don't even hint to anything happening." He said looking at Edward strongly.
"And take all the fun out of it? Never". Edward laughed as Carlisle smiled widely. "I'll keep her completely oblivious." He smirked extending his hand.
Carlisle took his son's hand, his hand clapping on his shoulder.
"About time". Edward smirked as Carlilse looked away.
"Hopefully she says yes". He laughed as Edward shook his head.
"Are you mad? She'd want to get married the instant you bring it out". Edward chuckled as they moved toward the edge of the roof.
"Yeah". Carlisle said jumping off of the roof into their penthouse below. Edward followed dropping through the window effortless.
The next few days were some of the most entertaining of Edward's life. Watching Carlisle try to avoid dropping to one knee every time Esme was near was truly comical, yet nothing compared to his thoughts. Edward sat at the piano, smirking at Carlisle and Esme's behavior.
Esme for the most part played the role of oblivious soon to be fiancee well. Though he knew that she knew. She kept up the act for a week until Carlisle came to her one night.
He asked Esme to go for a walk and Edward knew it had to be now or never.
Esme smiled warmly as she took Carlisle's hand. Wrapping her white coat around her shoulders, Carlisle let his hands linger. The two left the apartment a few minutes later, Edward beginning to play the wedding march as the two walked into the hall.
"What did you have in mind"? Esme said lightly, her hand resting lightly on the bend of his arm.
"Just something simple". Carlisle smiling at her widely as she shook her head.
"Is anything really simple in a vampire's life?"
"Things have been shockingly simple for our family". He said holding the door open as she smiled over her shoulder.
"I know. It hardly feels as if any of this is real."
"Yes. It's like living in a dream". Carlisle said squeezing her hand tightly.
It began to snow lightly on them, snow flakes collecting in Esme's hair. Carlisle raised his hand, brushing them away as she grinned at him.
The two walked to Central Park, the streets bare of people other than themselves. The air was completely dead silence, nothing but the sounds of Esme's heels and Carlisle's shoes on the gravel.
Carlisle fell silent, his eyes turning to his feet as he stopped.
"What's the matter"? Esme said brushing her finger tips across his cheek as he shook his head.
Carlisle smiled, his hand closing around her hand. "Sweet Esme". he muttered softly as her brows furrowed.
"Do you want to go back to the apartment"? She said as he shook his head, leaning back against the railing over looking the pond.
"Not until I do something. Edward wouldn't let me live it down". He smirked as Esme frowned, her expression confused.
"Live what down"? She laughed weakly as Carlisle clenched both of her hands in his own.
Smiling silently, he knelt on the snow, Esme's eyes widening dramaticaly. "Esme. I have never thought I deserved anyone as wonderful as you. You are the light in the darkest of worlds. A pure soul whom deserves only the best that any man can give".
Esme covered her mouth, her eyes tightening at the corners. "You're not". She gasped as he reached into his coat pocket, drawing out the small box from Tiffany's.
"I know they say to death, but since that isn't relevant to our situation-"
"Yes"! Esme squeaked, her hands squeezing his tightly.
"I didn't even finish". Carlisle laughed, his charasmatic smile appearing.
"I don't care! Yes! Yes!Yes! I want to be with you forever"! She cried watching Carlisle place the ring carefully on her finger. She squealed excitedly, barely waiting for him to rise to his feet before throwing herself into his arms.
Carlisle grinned, lifting himself to his feet, crushing her to his chest.
Esme turned her head up, her lips pressing roughly into his as he kissed her roughly back. Smiling widely, she ran her fingers lightly through his hair. "So did Edward know about this"? She smirked as Carlisle nodded.
"Yes. Be prepared, I don't know what we will be going home to".
Esme leaned forward, her lips touching lightly against his adam's apple as she smiled. "I'm prepared for anything at this point". She said squeezing his waist tightly.