A/N First off I have amended the previous chapter to explain whilst Bella is going to have some wine she will only take a few sips. Big shout out to Everclearbabe who helped inspire the pool scene with the ball, good times : ) Now on with the story.

Don't own Twilight - Wish I did

Chapter 29

EPOV

We had arrived in Vegas early evening. I still had a couple of surprises in store for Bella. The first one was that we weren't staying in a hotel on the strip. No, I had rented a villa for us, with our own private pool. Money was no object when it came to Bella. Yes renting a six bedroom villa was maybe a little over the top for just two of us and we were likely to lose each other in there, then again I looked at it as having a different bedroom every night we would be staying there. I couldn't wait to see Bella's face when she saw it. First though I had to go and get the rental car.

"Are you okay to stay here with the luggage while I so sort out the car?" I asked.

"Yeah sure"

"Thanks Babe" I gave her a quick peck before dashing off to go get the car keys.

"So there was a slight mix up with the rental" I say, having made my way back to Bella and our luggage.

"Oh" she said.

"Yeah, they've given us a Ferrari instead" I say, unable to contain my excitement.

"Really" she says, rolling her eyes.

"I'm not making this up Bella I didn't ask for the upgrade, they just gave it to us."

"What do you mean us?" she asked suspiciously.

"Well I just thought you should test drive this car see if you like the way it handles. Then when we get back to Chicago we can look into getting you your own car."

"Edward, I already told you I don't need a flash sports car"

"I know, but I reckon after a couple of days driving this baby you'll have changed your mind" I said, my hand running across the sleek, body of the car we had arrived at.

I popped the trunk and put our luggage in. Bella had already seated herself on the passenger side by the time I came back to the front of the car. I slide down into the seat, the plush leather fitting to the contours of my body as if it were made for me. My hands resting on the steering wheel I turn the engine over and the car roars to life, the engine purring softly. I take the parking brake off and go into drive, my foot barely having to hit the gas and the car begins to roll forward smoothly. I pull out of the parking lot and build some speed up, the car runs like a dream. How was I ever going to go back to driving my Volvo when we got back to Chicago? With the Vanquish and now the Ferrari I had really been spoiled when it came to fast cars.

"Do you mind slowing down a bit?" Bella asked, whilst we were travelling on the freeway.

"Sorry, I didn't realize I was going that fast" I say apologetically, my foot easing off of the accelerator.

"Edward, why are we going away from where all the hotels seem to be situated?" she asked, looking out of the window.

"Oh, we're not staying in a hotel" I smile triumphantly.

"But, then where are we staying?"

"Don't worry love, all will be revealed shortly" I say, my hand giving her thigh a quick squeeze.

"It better be" she replied a little sharply.

After coming off the freeway I pull over on the road, knowing that we are only about five minutes away from the villa I ask Bella to do something for me that she may be uncomfortable with.

"Bella, I was wondering if you would do something for me?" I begin, a little nervous of how she's going to react to my proposal.

"What is it?" she replies, grabbing hold of my hand, having sensed my nervousness.

"I don't want you to see where we are going to be spending the next six nights until we're right in front of the place. So, I was hoping that you would agree to be blindfolded."

"Okay" she sighed. I didn't give Bella enough credit for just how brave she was. I never thought she was going to agree to this so I was left unprepared.

"Just a second" I said, running out to the trunk. I opened one of the suitcases and after a bit of rummaging retrieved a silk scarf that Alice had packed with Bella's clothes. "Thanks Alice"

"What's that?" Bella asked, having heard my muttering.

"Nothing" I said, having got back into the drivers seat. I doubled the scarf over, making sure that she wouldn't be able to see anything through it, then gently wrapped it round her head, placing a soft kiss on her forehead before driving off.

"I would never do this for anyone else Edward Cullen. I dread to think what other people think seeing me in the car with a scarf wrapped around my head"

"Who cares what they think" I said, elated that Bella trusted me so completely. "It's just around this bend" I said.

"Good, because I've had enough of sitting in the dark."

I pulled up in the driveway and switched the engine off. "Just stay there, I'll come round and help you out" the villa looked even better then what it did on the web, the photos really didn't do it justice. I just hoped the interior was as good as the exterior.

I opened the passenger door and took hold of Bella, pulling her up and out of the car. "Okay I just need you to walk a few steps to the right" I said, stood behind her, my hands on her shoulders. Once we were in position I removed the makeshift blindfold and wrapped my arms around her waist, my head resting on her shoulder. The timing could not have been any more perfect, it was sunset and the sky had a golden, orange hue to it accentuating the villa and the palm trees in the foreground.

"Oh my God, Edward it's beautiful" Bella said before turning to face me, her smile reaching her eyes. "Thank you" she said and then kissed me passionately.

It was twilight by the time we actually ventured inside the villa. "Wow" Bella said, as she took in her new surroundings. As I finished hauling in our luggage she went running off to explore the rest of the villa.

She hadn't gotten very far before she came running back "Edward, have you seen the size of the kitchen, it's humongous" she said excitedly, dragging me over to where the kitchen was situated. "I can't wait to cook in here" she grinned.

"Bella, we're on vacation, you shouldn't be doing any cooking. We're here to enjoy ourselves."

"I do enjoy cooking. It's not like I'm suggesting I cook every night or anything. I just think it would be nice to get a bit of food in so that we could enjoy a nice home-made meal" she shrugged.

"If it will make you happy" I sigh, wrapping my arms around her, pulling her in for a hug.

"It will" she says, before resting her head against my chest. We stand like this for a few moments, drinking in the closeness we both feel. With my index finger I gently lift Bella's chin up and then I softly stroked the side of her face and move my head closer to her. Our noses were touching, grazing against one another.

Bella moistened her lips and I crashed my own to hers, kissing her passionately. As her lips parted I darted my tongue into her mouth. Bella's hands had moved to her favourite position, around the back of my neck, pulling me closer, deepening the kiss. Her fingers were twisted in my hair. As I broke for air I turned my attention to spreading light kisses along her collar bone. I was surprised when I felt her tugging at the bottom of my t-shirt. I couldn't help the devilish smile that spread across my face.

I looked at Bella and saw her lust fuelled eyes staring back at me. She curled her fingers around the hem of my shirt and in one fluid motion pulled it over my head, discarding it on the floor. I sucked her bottom lip whilst my fingers worked at undoing her blouse, I slipped it off her shoulders and moved my kissing down the side of her neck back to her collar bone, I knew that she loved to be kissed there, a sweet "mmmm" escaped her lips, whilst I was doing this. I was unsure as to whether I should progress or wait to see how far Bella wanted to take this.

Bella made the decision for me when she began unbuckling my belt, she was prepared to take this further and who was I to deny what she wanted. Of course I wanted it just as much as she did. I caught her mouth with mine once more and as we kissed I unfastened her bra clasp, this soon joined the ever growing pile of clothes to the side of where we were stood. By this point Bella had unzipped my pants and her hand had dipped below my boxers and her hand wrapped around my length and she began working her fingers up and down me, I certainly responded to her touch. As the passion between us intensified I cupped her breast in my hand, using my thumb and finger to manipulate her nipple.

She tore her lips from mine, we were both a bit breathless "So, where's the bedroom in this place?" she said, with a wicked glint in her eye.

"Follow me" I replied, taking hold of her hand and speeding up the stairs to the first bedroom I could find.

I woke up the next morning, Bella in my arms. "Good Morning" she said with a goofy grin on her face.

"Morning" I replied, kissing her on the lips.

"What are we doing today?" she said, bounding around like an excited puppy.

"Whatever you want to?" I reply.

"Maybe we could have a lazy day, just chilling here in the villa. We could pop out and get some groceries, we don't have any food for breakfast. Then come back here and go in the pool, there is a pool right?"

"Yes there's a pool" I smile.

"Then we could go to the strip tonight, watch the fountains at the Bellagio, maybe place a couple of bets in one of the casinos."

Bella got up, wrapping the sheet around herself and made her way over to the closet. On opening she said "Oh right, we didn't unpack last night" a smile creeping across her face as she turned to face me.

"Yeah, I guess we did become a little distracted last night" I chuckled.

"Where's the key for the case, so that I can get some clothes out?"

"It's in my left jacket pocket" I say. As Bella walks out to where I left my jacket I remember with horror what else is in my jacket pocket. "Bella" I call out running after her. "Why don't you go have a shower, I'll do the unpacking" I catch up to her just as she reaches my jacket.

"Okay, thanks" she says and skips off to the bathroom after giving me a quick peck on the cheek.

Phew, that was too close. I delve into the pocket, removing the little blue box and popping it open, taking another look at the ring inside. I put it back and then remove the key for the lock on the case.

"Room for one more?" I ask, walking into the shower cubicle.

"Edward, don't do that" Bella, shrieked.

"Sorry, did I startle you?"

"Yeah, just a bit"

"Sorry" I said, bringing my mouth back to hers and wrapping my arms around her, pulling her close to me.

Bella pulled away from me "Don't think this gets you off the hook" she said, before bringing her lips crashing back to mine.

We spent the morning at the store getting in some bits and pieces so that we could have breakfast at the villa. I also got some steaks, sausages and burgers so that we could have a BBQ, Bella had got some salad bits to go with it.

Once we got back to the villa we changed into some swimwear. Alice had picked a very flattering Bikini for Bella. "You look amazing" I said taking a hold of her hand as we made our way out to the pool. As we walked down the steps into the pool Bella said "Ahh, it's cold"

"It's best to just jump in" I said.

"Are you mad?"

"Come on" I pulled her to the bottom of the steps and said "Put your shoulders under the water" which we both did and a few seconds later we had acclimatised to the temperature in the pool.

I swam a couple of laps, leaving Bella to her own devices.

"What are you doing over there?" I asked as Bella seemed to be wobbling around in the shallow end of the pool.

"I'm standing on a ball and bouncing, why don't you come over here and try it yourself?"

I quickly swam over to her, having picked up the other ball. I attempted to stand on the ball, I put it underneath the water and managed to get my feet to just touch the ball before it popped out of the water in front of me and I was splashed in the face. Once I regained my vision and swept my hair out of my eyes I saw Bella in fits of laughter, still maintaining her balance on the ball. I splashed her face, as I did this she lost her balance and the ball popped out behind her creating yet another splash. Now I was the one who was laughing.

"I'm glad I amuse you" she said in a deadpan voice, and then splashed me.

"Hey" I said.

"You started it" she laughed.

We spent the next couple of minutes splashing each other before Bella took the ball back and somehow sort of leapfrogged onto the ball so that she was standing on it again.

"How did you do that?" I asked. She explained exactly how to bring my feet up and put the ball underneath them and then push down. After a few more failed attempts I finally managed to do it. "Woo" I punched my arm into the air, Bella was smiling at me.

We bounced over to each other and when we got close enough started to kiss. As the passion of our kiss intensified we forgot about our balancing act on the balls and fell under the water as the balls popped out behind us. We brought our heads out of the water, laughing.

We spent the entire afternoon playing in the pool, every so often we would come out of the pool and lay out on the loungers, just soaking up the sun. Bella had her well read copy of Wuthering Heights with her and was reading that at the moment.

I put both my arms either side of her lounger, leaning over her. "Get out of my light" she said.

"Uh uh, no" I said, taking the book out of her hands, moving my lips closer to hers, pausing when my face was about an inch away from her. She brought her arms up and locked them around the back of my neck and pulled me the rest of the way down and kissed me. "Do you want to go out, get some dinner and then go to see the Bellagio fountain and hit some of the casinos?" I asked.

"Yeah, just let me have a shower first, get this chlorine out of my hair" She jumped out of the lounger and went back inside the villa.

Bella came downstairs wearing a beautiful purple, sparkly cocktail dress "You look beautiful" I said.

"Just a little something Alice put in the suitcase for me I guess" she smiled.

"I didn't think I recognised the dress" I wrapped my arm in hers "Shall we?" I asked.

"Yes, lets"

We found a quaint little restaurant and the food was divine. After we had finished our meal we went to the Bellagio and was awed by the fountain and amazed at how well it fit with the music that was being played. I was watching it through the LCD screen of the video camera. (A/N Go to my profile page for the link to check out the video of the fountain).

"What Casinos do you want to go to?" I asked, once the show was finished.

"Um, I don't know. Shall we just go to the one in the Bellagio seeing as we're already here?" she suggested.

"Yeah makes sense to me" I replied.

We spent a couple of hours on the slot machines and roulette wheel. We had a few wins but by the end of the night we were down. We had fun though and that's all that mattered.

"Let's go we've got a long day tomorrow" I said.

"What are we doing?"Bella asked.

"Going to the Grand Canyon"

"Excellent" she replied beaming.

As we drove back I decided that now was as good a time as any to tell Bella my news. "Umm I need to talk to you about something" I began, a little nervous.

"Okay, what is it?"

"Have you heard of something called Doctors without Borders?"

"Yeah, it's where Doctors go out to help in other countries or something?" she queried.

"Yes. Well I applied a while back and they got in contact with me the other day to let me know that I'm needed next month over in Darfur" I glanced over to Bella. She didn't look very happy.

"You're not going are you?"

"Well I'm thinking of saying yes"

"You're kidding right?" she shouted.

"No. I applied for it before I met you and I know now isn't exactly the best timing but I'll be back before the baby is born"

"So you think that makes it okay for you to leave me alone. After everything we've been through. I already almost lost you once I don't think I could survive going through that again"

"You're not going to lose me Bella" I reply softly.

"I watch the news Edward. I know enough to know that you can't really make a promise like that to me. Please, I don't want you to go" she pleaded.

"Bella they need help over there. There are only a handful of Doctors caring for a camp of thirteen thousand IDP's" I reply.

"Edward, if you go you could die. You'll never get to see our child. Don't you want to see him or her come into the world?" she asked.

"Of course I do. How could you even suggest that I wouldn't want to be here to see the birth of our child" I said, my voice slightly raised.

"Well you don't seem to mind leaving me on my own to deal with the pregnancy" Bella snaps back.

"I'll only be gone for a few weeks, I'll be back before you even miss me" I reply.

"Like I said before you don't know that" she came back with.

I pull off the road and park up. I don't want any distractions whilst saying the following to Bella. I turn off the engine, unclipped my belt and turn to face her, "Bella, marry me" I say. There was utter silence in the car and I was unable to read Bella's face. It was very frustrating.

"So, what's your answer?" I asked then waited anxiously for her response.

A/N As always let me know what you think. Now for the surprise I promised a couple of chapters ago. As I have been to Las Vegas I have uploaded a couple of videos on YouTube of my own holiday footage which will double up as Edward's video of their vacation. Links to vids will be on my profile. If you watch the videos and like them why not check out my other videos on YouTube. Thanks : )