Hello all! Sorry I kept you hanging for a month. But I started reading The Vampire Academy series and refused to write anything until I finished the books. By the time I did finish, I had to move into my apartment, then school started and finally I just needed to settle. Which I did, and I couldn't be happier : ) Anyways, on to the chapter
My date with Edward approached a lot quicker than I wanted and by time, today, Friday, rolled around, I was a nervous wreck. Which was ridiculous since I've already been on a date and trip with him, but whatever. I'm abnormal like that and I don't react like normal people would.
For this date, I just decided to wear black pants and a nice top. That's all I really needed to wear since Edward informed me this date wasn't going to be fancy.
I was putting my make-up on, while Reneesme watched. I personally think Alice was turning my daughter into a make-up and fashion kind of girl.
"Mommy, you look purtty"
"Thank you baby." I smiled. "Want to put on some lipstick?"
"Yes!" My daughter screamed and stood in front of me. She loved lipstick, I learned quickly after I caught her putting some on when a few months ago. So I usually put some on her, when I put some on.
"You look beautiful." I smiled and grabbed her hand. "Now lets go downstairs."
When we got downstairs we sat on the couch and waited for Edward to pick me up, which wasn't 10 minutes later.
Reneesme heard the doorbell and took off to answer it, with me closely following her. Throwing the door open, only because I knew it was Edward, Reneesme squealed with excitement.
"Hi" She chirped.
"Hello." Edward smiled down at her. "That's pretty lipstick you've got on."
"Thank you." She replied with a toothy grin.
"You're welcome." And then Edward looked at me. "And you look good too. Now it's going to be unfortunate that I'm gonna ask you to change."
"Why?" I questioned. Was the outfit not good? Was it not fancy enough?
Edward must have seen wheels in my head turning because he quickly clarified what he meant.
"It's not because it's bad, in any way. But where we're going, you'll be a bit over dressed. Oh, that reminds me, Reneesme is now coming with us."
"Really?"
"Yes really. When I decided to take you to where we're going, I just knew I had to take her. I want to spend time with both of you."
"That sounds fantastic." I replied while Reneesme squealed some more. "Why don't you come in while I go change." Edward stepped into the house and then Reneesme pulled him into the living room. "I'll be as quick as I can."
I undressed quickly and grabbed a pair of jeans and a solid blue t-shirt. Since Edward never said where we were going I assumed that it was someplace casual and all that was needed what the jeans and shirt.
"Ready!" I called out walking down the stairs. By the time I reached the bottom step Edward and Reneesme were waiting for me.
"Let's go." Edward said and grabbed Reneesme's hand while I grabbed my purse. While Edward walked to the car, I made sure to lock my door. I may or may not have forgotten to lock it one day this last week. Luckily for me, James got home soon after I left and promptly called me to tell me about what I had done. And he has yet to drop it.
I walked to the car and got in to the passenger seat. All Edward did was smile in return and start the car. Reneesme spent the entire ride talking while Edward and I chimed in every once in a while. She was a total ham sometimes, but I loved her anyways.
Reneesme was in the middle of a sentence when she suddenly stopped. I didn't blame her, because we were pulling up to a carnival and if there's one thing my daughter absolutely loved, it was carnivals. Right next to the circus.
"Mommy!" Reneesme squealed but that's all she said. Edward chuckled.
"You excited?" I question already knowing the answer.
"Yes! I wanna stuffed animal."
"Don't you have enough of them already?" I asked, and again knew the answer already.
"No." And she violently shook her head. This time both Edward and I chuckled. It was also at this point I realized that Edward had already parked the car and was ready to get out. Edward got Reneesme out while I walked around the front of the car.
As soon as Reneesme's feet touched the ground she started to run off, but I stopped her before she got two feet away.
"Where do you think you're going?" I asked looking down at her. The only response I got was a smile. I put my hand out and Reneesme grabbed it. The next thing she did surprised me. She grabbed Edward's hand and started pulling us towards the carnival. Edward and I glanced at each other and I could see the shock in his eyes too but I could also see the happiness and excitement too.
"Let's go." Reneesme said still trying to pull us to make us move. And with that we were off to enjoy the carnival.
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Two hours later, Edward and I were carrying a sleeping Reneesme, and the many stuffed animals she got, to the car. Technically, I was carrying Reneesme and Edward was carrying the animals.
"Did I really have to carry the animals?" Edward asked for umpteenth time in the past 15 minutes.
"Yes. I told you not to get her them, but did you listen. No. This is your punishment for not listening. Hope you learned a lesson."
Edward narrowed his eyes playfully and I just giggled. Although, I wasn't lying when I told him this was punishment. It was. Reneesme didn't need any more stuffed animals. Ever.
Edward unlocked the doors so that I could put Reneesme in the car while he stuffed the stuffed animals in the trunk.
After Edward was done, he slid into the driver's seat and started the car. The ride home was filled with comfortable silence, mostly because I was falling asleep. I felt bad about that, but I was beat. Going to the carnival with Reneesme always wore me out.
I must have dozed off for a bit because the next thing I knew Edward was telling me to wake up.
"I'm sorry." I mumbled, rubbing my eyes.
"It's ok. I take a quick nap myself."
"Funny." I replied with a smirk. Edward chuckled while getting out of the car. I got Reneesme, while Edward got her toys.
I unlocked and opened the door quickly, ushering Edward before me.
"Just put them by the couch." I whispered. Edward nodded in acknowledgement and I went to tuck Reneesme into bed.
I laid her under the covers still in clothes. It wasn't the first time she slept in them, and I doubt it would be the last.
After making sure she was all settled, I quickly made my way downstairs to find Edward standing and whistling. And I couldn't help the smile that appeared on my face. It was the same stupid one that had been appearing any time I was near him or even thought of him.
"Thanks for today Edward. It really was a lot of fun. And it was great that Reneesme could come."
"She had to join sometime. I just figured sooner was better." He smiled. All I could do was smile in return.
"Well," he said after a few seconds, "I should get home. I'm pretty worn out."
I chuckled and I walked Edward to the door. "Kids will do that to you."
"So I've noticed." He replied and stepped outside. He went to take another step but stopped and turned around.
"I feel like this the beginning of something wonderful. Goodnight Bella." And with that Edward walked off towards his car.
"Me too." I whispered while watching him drive away. And I truly meant it. There was just something about tonight that made everything so real between us. I smiled as I realized that I couldn't wait for the future to come. I watched the night for a few more seconds before I closed the door with a huge smile on my face.
And that's all she wrote!
This time I'm not kidding. This is really the end. I just felt right ending it here. But don't worry, I'll have either one huge epilouge, or a couple smaller ones, to post after this. Plus I'm thinking a couple outtakes.
Just like to say, it feels sad to be ending this story after 2 years. It was my baby, but I know I worked hard on it and that people enjoyed it. That's all that really matter.
Now, if you'd like to leave a review, I'd truly appreciate it : )