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Ch. 25- The Reason

When I came back with Alice everyone asked what happened but Alice said that she saw some new shoes that she hadn't bought, yet. Somehow I convinced Bella to stay at the house with the others tonight because I wanted to spend some time with Renesmee and she agreed.

Finally the sun rose and Esme left saying that she should buy some groceries for the werewolves, but she was going to buy the nursery. Alice would take Bella for shopping in an hour but Bella didn't know yet.

The werewolves had left when we started doing prank calls the day before; they were going to visit their families in La Push. They were supposed to be back in a few minutes.

"Finally." I said when the door opened and Jacob came in.

"Sorry guys, I overslept." He said as he yawned. His hair was wet from the rain and he had a bag on his shoulder. He opened the bag and took a T-shirt from it and put it on.

"It's ok, you haven't slept for ages." Alice said. It was still strange our friendship between the werewolves and us. It was like old enemies, who hated each other so much that they would laugh if someone got killed, was now close friends.
"So, now that the werewolves are here, do you want to see your gift?" I asked Bella.

She looked at me and bit her lips but after a few seconds past a smiled spread across her face.

"I suppose it won't be too bad." She said.

"Good, now let's go!" I said as I tugged at her hand. She didn't move she just chuckled, still sitting on the couch.

"Come on, come on!" I said as I dragged her but she just laughed harder.

"You are acting like Alice." She said between her laughter. I ignored her and tugged harder but she still didn't move.

"I'll show you." I mumbled and I picked her up. I threw her on my shoulder and started walking to the garage. She didn't complain she just laughed. I saw Seth and Jacob following behind us, laughing. Behind them was
my family.

When we finally stopped outside of the garage all the laughter had died.

"Ready?" I asked Bella and she nodded nervously. I went behind her and put my hands in front of her eyes.

I ordered Emmett to open the door and when he did I asked Bella to take four steps forward.

"Turn a little right…yeah right there… and now…" I said and I let my hands fall to my sides.

"Tada!" I said as I motioned towards her red Ferrari. (A/N Picture on my profile.)

Bella's jaw dropped and her eyes were wide opened.

"Wow." She whispered.

"Do you like it?" I asked, suddenly nervous.

"It's amazing, perfect and awesome!" she exclaimed and I let out a nervous laugh. She walked toward it and touched the roof.

"I'm glad that you like it."

"Like it? Love it!"

Right then Jacob and Seth ran to the room and they started shouting.

"WHOA MAN! WOW!" Jacob yelled while Seth was yelling: "WOW! AMAZING!"

They ran toward the car and Jacob started looking the tires, admiring them while Seth was stroking the roof.

"Guys, stay away from it, it's mine!" Bella said and Jacob stuck his tongue out at her.

"Bella, what about a test drive?" I asked. She didn't answer but she opened the door and jumped in the driver's seat. Jacob, Seth, Rosalie and Emmett jumped in the seats at the back and I sat at the passenger seat.

I showed Bella where the gas is and stuff and we sped out of the garage. At first she was driving extremely slowly but after a few seconds she sped up and she ended up driving 190 miles per an hour. For God's sake! I never thought that Bella would drive like a Cullen.

"Whoa Bella, you are amazing!" I said when she was driving 200 miles per an hour.

A voice came from behind me, "You know, men usually use this phrase for other cases, you know when there's a bed and-"

"SHUT UP EMMETT!" Everyone yelled.

We made it to Seattle in 25 minutes and it took the same to get back.

When we got out of the car Bella hugged me.

"Thank you so much. I love it." She murmured in my ear.

"You are very welcome. It's a relief that you like it and you don't complain." I said and I sighed.

"I'm trying to get used to it and besides I fell in love with it." She said as she looked back at her car.

I took her hand and led her at the house. "Just don't cheat on me." I whispered and she giggled.

~*~*~

Half an hour later we heard Alice screaming.

"BELLA! COME HERE RIGHT NOW TO DRESS YOU UP! WE ARE GOING SHOPPING!" She screamed. Finally!

"AHHHHH!" Bella screamed. "EDWARD DON'T LET HER TAKE ME, PLEASE!" She yelled and she snuggled closer to my chest.

I chuckled once.

"Bella I think that you should go, I mean you will be able to get used to human's blood." I explained.

"But she is an evil!" she whined.

"ISABELLA MARIE SWAN I HEARD THAT!" Alice yelled.

"CULLEN!" I corrected her.

"Bella, go and have fun." I said and I looked intensely in her eyes, using my most persuasive look. Her eyes unfocused for a second and then she sighed.

"Stupid, dazzling vampire!" she said and she got up. She ran at Alice's room. I laughed and then answered.

"That's why you love me!" I yelled and I heard her laughter.
After a couple of minutes the girls came downstairs and they were dressed like they were going out on dates.

I took Bella's hand and I pecked her lips. "Wow." I whispered. "Alice, really, you didn't have to dress her differently. You are just going shopping."

"EXACTLY!" She squealed.

(A/N: Outfits on my profile, I am not a good describer, sorry.)

"I guess I'll see you tonight?" I asked.

"If Alice let me escape." Bella said and I chuckled.

"It won't be that bad." I answered.

"OK, wait what about Renesmee?" she asked worried. I rolled my eyes.

"Bella, Renesmee has a father who by a miracle is me. And Jacob is here, so don't worry. Rosalie is here, too so if I need something I have a lot of people to help me." I assured her and she nodded.

"Now, go and have fun. I'll see you tonight." I said and I bent down to kiss her.

"You want to get rid of me?" she asked in a playfully tone.

I rolled my eyes. "Sweetheart, you know that if I could, I would keep you with me forever, but I can't."

"Ok, see you tonight." She said and she pecked my lips.

"Tonight." I repeated and with a last kiss she left with Alice.

I waited for a minute until I heard Alice's Porsche leaving the garage and passing the river.

When I thought that it was safe I hurried to the drawer and searched for the keys of my Volvo, but I couldn't find them.

"Has anyone seen my keys?" I yelled.

"At the third drawer!" Jasper said from the sofa. I rolled my eyes, I already knew that!

"I already looked there!" I shouted, while I was pacing around the room, searching on the coffee table, on the kitchen, on my piano.

"No, you searched at the second drawer." He corrected me and I hurried back to the drawers until I found my keys.

"Anxious are we?" Jasper said, raising one eyebrow. I rolled my eyes, like he didn't know.

"More than anxious." I replied with a sigh.

I scanned the room searching for Rosalie, to tell her to take care of my daughter while I am missing. Her thoughts led me to her room. I knocked the door and waited until she said me to get in. When I got in she was holding Renesmee in a towel, getting out of the bathroom.

She was so cute and I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face.
Nessie was mine. No! Stupid nickname. Bella would kill me if she knew I was calling her that too.

"I just gave her a bath, isn't she cute? She is too tiny that you can't see her in the towel!" Rosalie laughed.

I took some steps toward them and I reached out for Renesmee as she did. I hold her with on arms close to my chest.

"Hi, cutie." I murmured as I tapped her button nose. From the corner of my eye I saw Rosalie stepping out of the room to give me some privacy.

I sat on the edge of the bed and I stared at her.

"I'm sorry, but I have to go for a few hours. Your mommy isn't here either, but Rose and Jacob are there for you." I whispered.

Her brown eyes widened a little and she stared at my face.

Don't stare at me like that; I won't be able to leave. You remind me of your mother too much, I miss her terribly now." I murmured and she smiled playfully.

"Hey, don't laugh at me; it's not my fault that I love her with all my heart!" I said and I laughed at myself. I was talking to a toddler! And to make matters worse she understood everything!

She still had that sarcastic smile on her face. "Hey, you can't stay away from her either!" I defended myself and she laughed. Once again I was stunned by her laughter.

"Anyway, as much as I enjoy your company, I have to go beauty! But don't worry, daddy will be her at the evening." I said and I kissed her cheek.

After two seconds Rosalie came in and I handed Renesmee to her.

I hurried to my Volvo and sped to Forks. As I drove away I made a list, in my mind, of what I would need for tonight. I was slightly nervous. Should I buy a gift for her or not? I knew that Bella didn't like gifts so much. She appreciated small things. I wanted to buy something to her but if I wanted this night to go smoothly, I would do my best.

I stopped on a flower shop and bought almost fifty white roses and fifty red. I bought white freesias and I asked them to deliver them to me at 7 o'clock. I drove to another shop, because I wanted to buy romantic decoration. I got in the shop, feeling a little nervous, I mean I have done romantic things about Bella before, but I couldn't help the knot that was forming in my stomach. I paced around the shop, searching for something special. There were some men in the room, but mostly girls.

"H-hi, can I help y-you?" The shop assistant stuttered, she was a girl about twenty years old. I rolled my eyes. Not again I thought. Couldn't they understand that we were dangerous? That every inch of our beauty is made to appeal our pray?

"No, thank you. " I answered politely, hoping that she would understand and leave. Unfortunately she didn't.

"Are you sure? Maybe I can help you with something…" She said, and it was easy to understand the double meaning in her words. It was irritating. Come on Edward, think of something to get rid of her! I smirked as an idea popped in
my mind.

"No, thank you, I am just looking for something to surprise my wife." I said and I grinned evilly. Her face fell and took a step back, with a frown. Married?! No freaking way!! He is WAY too young! That bitch is lucky!

I growled at her thoughts and she left whispering an 'okay'. I know that there was no excuse for my behavior, but it really pissed me off when someone talked like that about Bella. After buying some candles I got in the car and started driving around the town, trying to decide if I should buy something for her. And then it hit me! I sped to the nearest jewelry shop and I found out what I was looking for. I knew that Bella would freak out, but it wasn't expensive, it just symbolized our love. I picked a B and an E charm for her bracelet. (A/N Picture in my profile.) I hoped she wouldn't freak out. I looked at the clock. Time had passed quickly. Four o'clock. I decided to call Esme and ask how the things are going with the nursery. "

Hello?" Esme answered.

"Hi, Esme. How things are going? Is everything ready? Bella will be back at about eight." I said, anxiously.

"Hey, Edward! Yes, everything is ready. I asked the employee to bring the things over at six o'clock so we will be able to finish the room before Bella's home." I let out a sigh of relief.

"Thanks, mom. I really appreciate this." She chuckled and I could almost see her rolling her eyes.

"Edward, sweetheart, I really had fun. You don't have to thank me. You are such a gentleman! Bella will love whatever you are going to do." I smiled.

"I hope so."

"Look, I have to hang up; I still have some details like soft toy bears and stuff…anyway. Oh! I painted the room yesterday so you don't have to worry about it." She said and with that she hung up.

~*~*~

It was almost six o'clock and I was tapping my fingers on the couch impatiently. Esme and I were waiting for what we'd ordered, they should be here in a few minutes. We could hear the squealing of tires at the bridge and by the thoughts of the driver, it must have been the furniture for the nursery. The driver's thoughts came closer and closer and then-

Knock, knock.

Esme opened the door a boy about his early twenties appeared at the door.

"Hi, I am Steven. I have an order about a nursery under the name Esme Cullen."

"Hello, Steven. I am Esme, do you mind bringing the furniture in a cottage in the forest?" Esme asked politely.

"Yeah, sure." After we moved the furniture at the cottage, I helped Esme with the room and then I ran back to the house waiting for the flowers, while she was cleaning the mess that we'd made. When I got into the house my cell
rang. It was Alice and she said that they would be here at almost seven o'clock.

"Seven? Alice I need more time!" I protested

"Don't worry, I asked Bella to come to my room for a couple more hours just to dress her up in a new outfit!"

Relief washed over me and I sighed. "Thank you. Make sure she's at the cottage at nine."

We said our goodbyes and then we hang up. I sat back to the couch. Four pairs of eyes were watching me curiously and warily. I didn't say anything at them but I still could hear the questions in their minds. I sighed when I heard the tires of another truck and waited until I heard the knock on the door. The guy said that he had the flowers at the truck and that he needed help to carry them, so I asked him if he could carry them at the cottage. When we entered the cottage, Esme exited it. She assured me by her thoughts that everything was settled. When the guy left I prepared the cottage and decided which songs we should hear, then I ran back to the house and sat on the couch, waiting.

~*~*~

The sound of Alice's Porsche broke the silence. Ness- Renesmee was sleeping in Jacob's arms, so Bella shouldn't worry for tonight. Alice ran in the room with Bella following behind. Bella collapsed in the sofa next to me, pretending that she was exhausted.

"Hello, beauty!" I greeted her and I leaned in to kiss her. She kissed me back and sighed when I pulled away.

"Hello, yourself."

"I missed you." I whispered in her ear as I pulled her closer to my chest.

"Me, too." She murmured.

"But I still can't sit here with you!" I said and I smiled at her.

"What?!"

"Carlisle needs me at the hospital, he said something about an accident, but there was a little girl who wasn't too badly injured and there's no other doctor there now so I have to go and check her."

"Oh, why are you still here?" she asked.

"He's calling in a few minutes, but I had already heard it in Alice's thoughts, so I decided to wait and greet my beautiful wife." I explained. I leaned in and I kissed her again, but we soon forgot our audience until Emmett coughed. We jumped a little at the sound and we saw a too grinning Emmett.

"I don't like seeing my siblings kissing! No, not kissing! Making out! With tongue and stuff. Eww…" he said and he shuddered. I ignored Emmett and got up. I said my goodbyes and then I left. I ran at the cottage and looked at the clock. I still had half an hour. I waited in the trees, close to the cottage.

Finally the time passed and I only had 3 minutes to finish making everything ready. I ran to the cottage and lit up all the candles. When I was finished, I turned the lights off and ran to hide in the trees again. I watched as Bella stopped
running and she walked to the cottage. She looked like an angel, no, she was far more stunning and beautiful than an angel. I found my jaw hanging open.

She was wearing a deep red dress with high-heeled silver sandals and matching jewelry. (A/N Picture on my profile) She put the key in the keyhole and she opened the door. Then I heard a loud gasp and she froze.

(A/N: Guys, for the rest, I suggest you to listen to the song 'The Reason' by Hoobastank. It fits perfectly.)

Her eyes were wide and they scanned every inch of the room. I walked slowly, trying not to make noise and I put my arms on her waist, my chin resting on her shoulder. She jumped in surprise when she felt my arms but relaxed when she understood that it was me. She opened her mouth to say something but the she closed it again. I waited patiently as she took a deep breath and then whispered. "You…did… this?"

"Uh-huh" I murmured.

Every surface was covered with roses, rose petals, freesias and candles. The music was a piano piece. "Wow." She murmured as she looked at the room once again.

"Do you like it?" I murmured.

"It's perfect, but what's the special occasion?"

I took her hand and I led her at the sofa. I sighed once and I felt no nervousness anymore. It was just her and me.

"I just want to let you know how much you mean to me." I said and I sighed again. "Bella, people say love is like a rose, beautiful, but it can hurt if you are not careful. Love was never like that to me. I was trying to be careful and not get hurt, but the only thing that I succeeded to do was hurt you. Since then I promised myself that I would appreciate the rose without being careful about the thorns. If making you happy meant that I had to be hurt then I promised myself that I didn't care. If you are happy then I am happy, and that's all that matters." I said, never looking away from her eyes. "Bella, I love you. More than you know. So much that they must find a new word to explain how I feel for you."

"Edward…" She began but I raised one hand to make her stop.

"Let me finish." I whispered. "Bella, when I first looked at your eyes, I knew that there was something different, I just couldn't understand what it was. Since then you were the centre of my life. I found a reason to
continue to…exist. And the reason is you."

Finally! New chapter! I enjoyed this chapter so, so, so much! Edward is so cute, sweet and romantic. You finally understand what Edward was planning.