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CHAPTER 38

When Lissi woke up the next morning Paul was asleep beside her. She smiled and leaned over and kissed his cheek. Then she got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash her face and get dressed. When she was dressed she peeked in on Paul and saw he was still sleeping and she smiled and shook her head. She walked down the hall and saw Zuri's room and she gave a light knock and opened the door a crack and peeked in and saw Zuri was sitting on her bed, dressed in her pajamas still, looking at a book.

"Morning," Lissi said and Zuri looked up.

"Morning," Zuri replied.

"You hungry?"

"Yes," Zuri said.

"You want me to cook some breakfast?"

"You'll cook?" Zuri asked surprised.

"If you're hungry I will." she said and Zuri smiled and jumped off the bed.

"Come on," Zuri told her and they walked to the kitchen.

"Where's Paul?" Zuri asked.

"Still sleeping," Lissi told her as she saw what Paul had in the refrigerator and then looked through the cabinets.

"Won't he want to eat to?"

"He'll be up as soon as I start cooking and he smells the food," Lissi told her and she saw Zuri smile. "So you like pancakes?"

"Yes," Zuri smiled.

"Bacon and eggs"

"Yes!" Zuri exclaimed.

"Ok, lets me get started," Lissi said and she pulled out everything she needed to cook and started mixing up batter for pancakes.

Lissi started cooking the pancakes and bacon while Zuri sat at the table. She wondered how long Paul would sleep. She knew he would smell breakfast cooking, so it should only be a matter of minutes before he walked in the kitchen. Lissi flipped a pancake on a plate and poured more batter in the pan to start another one. Then she placed the bacon on a paper towel lined plate and started cooking some more. Just as she placed the bacon in the pan she heard a deep voice behind her.

"Morning," Paul said groggily and Lissi smiled and turned to glance at him.

"Morning," Zuri said happily and Paul smiled and walked over to where she was sitting and kissed her on the top of the head.

"Good morning kiddo," he said and Zuri smiled and looked up at him. Paul walked over to Lissi and slid his arms around her waist. "Good morning beautiful," he sighed and kissed her neck.

"Morning," Lissi smiled. "You hungry?" she asked.

"Always," he said.

"Ok then get some plates out and then go sit with Zuri and I'll finish cooking breakfast."

"Ok," he said and he took three plates from a cabinet. "Smells good," he told her and kissed her cheek.

A few minutes later the three of them were sitting at the table eating breakfast together.

"This is really good Lissi," Zuri said as she took another bite of bacon.

"Thank you," Lissi smiled.

"Paul burns everything," Zuri told her and Lissi held back a laugh as Paul looked up at Zuri shocked.

"You never said anything," he said quietly.

"I didn't want to hurt your feelings," Zuri whispered.

"Oh," Paul said. "Its ok Zuri, I do know I'm not the best cook."

"Oh," Zuri said and Paul stood up and took his empty plate to the sink.

"I think since Lissi cooked its only fair Zuri and I wash dishes."

"You don't have to do that Paul," Lissi told him. "I don't mind washing the dishes."

"I know you don't," Paul told her as he walked over and took her empty plate and she looked up at him. "But I do," he said and leaned down and kissed her lips. "Come on Zuri," Paul said as he drug an empty chair to the sink. Zuri took her plate and handed it to Paul and then climbed on the chair. "Now go into the living room and relax a little, no arguments," Paul said and Lissi stood up and looked over at Paul.

"Fine," she sighed, realizing it was no use arguing with him.

"We'll be done in a few minutes," he told her and she walked into the living room. "Ok Zuri," Paul said. "I'll wash and you rinse and set them in the drainer ok?"

"Ok," she smiled and the two of them got started.

"Actually I did want to talk to you about something," Paul told Zuri as they began the dishes.

"Ok."

"You like Lissi right?" Paul asked. "Tell me the truth Zuri, I need to know how you really feel about her."

"I didn't like her at first because I thought you would love her more than me or she would convince you to send me back."

"You know that's not going to happen right?" he asked. "That you're here with me for as long as you want to be. I spent to long wanting you back with me and trying to get you to ever send you back."

"I get that now," she said quietly. "But now I like Lissi." she told him. "She's nice and pretty and she's not trying to take you away from me like I thought she would."

"She wouldn't do that," Paul told her.

"I know that now," Zuri told him as Paul handed her a plate and she rinsed it and placed it in the drainer.

"And you know that I love you, you're my little sister and I'll always love you," Paul told her and she smiled. "I love Lissi to, I love you both in different ways." Paul said as they washed the last pan. "You're my sister. Lissi is my girlfriend and one day we'll get married."

"I know," Zuri said and Paul smiled.

"So how would you feel if Lissi moved in with us?" Paul asked.

"When?" Zuri asked.

"Soon, I don't know when exactly."

"Will she cook for us?"

"I'm sure she will Zuri," Paul said and shook his head.

"Well I think it will be ok for her to move in," Zuri told him.

"Really?" Paul asked smiling.

"Yes," Zuri told him. "And not just because she can cook but I do actually like her."

"Good," Paul said and he wrapped his arms around her in a hug. "Love you kiddo."

"Love you to Paul," she smiled and Paul picked her up and sat her down on the floor and then moved the chair back to the table. "Ok lets go find Lissi." he said and the two of them walked into the living room and saw Lissi sitting on the couch watching TV.

"Hey," Paul said and Lissi turned and looked at them.

"You two finish the dishes?" she asked.

"Yes," Zuri smiled and walked over and climbed on the couch next to her. "You're going to move in with us?" she asked.

"Um…." Lissi said and glanced over at Paul who shrugged his shoulders and gave her a small smiled and walked over and sat on the other side of Lissi. "One day," she answered.

"Soon," Zuri asked.

"Well I guess so," Lissi told her.

"Good," Zuri smiled and Lissi smiled and Paul tightened his hand around Lissi's and gave it a squeeze. Lissi looked over at him and smiled.

"I told you things are going to be ok."

"I know," she smiled.

A few months later:

Lissi actually got her mom to agree to letting her move in with Paul a few weeks before their graduation. Lissi and Zuri were getting along much better, Zuri had someone to do all the girl stuff with and help her fix her hair. They were graduating high school tomorrow. Lissi was starting college in the fall but she was going to work during the summer. Paul had found a job at an auto shop in Forks as well. Things were falling into place for them. Paul smiled to himself as he walked through his house searching for Zuri and Lissi. He found the two of them in Zuri's room. The two of them were playing dress up. They were dressed as Princesses, having a tea party. Paul smiled as he watched them sitting at Zuri's little table holding tiny teacups as Zuri poured imaginary tea from her teapot. Paul opened the door and cleared his throat and the two of them looked at him.

"Alright my two beautiful princesses, I brought dinner," he told them. "Come and get something to eat."

"Alright," Lissi said and she took the tiara off her head and then helped Zuri change and the two of them went to the kitchen.

"So what did you get?" Lissi asked.

"Chinese food," Paul said as he gestured to the cartons on the table.

"Yummy!" Zuri exclaimed and Paul smiled as the three of them sat down to eat.

Later that night Paul put Zuri to bed while Lissi was taking a shower. He sat down by her on her bed. Zuri noticed he had a velvet box in his hand.

"What do you have?" Zuri asked curiously.

"I want to show you something," Paul told her and he opened the box and showed Zuri a ring, a beautiful princess cut diamond ring.

"So pretty," Zuri exclaimed and let out a sigh. "Very pretty."

"Really?" Paul asked hopefully.

"Yes, did you pick it out?"

"Yes," he told her.

"Its for Lissi." she said and Paul nodded.

"Yes after we graduate tomorrow at the party I was thinking of asking Lissi to marry me," he told her. "What do you think of that?"

"I think I like that idea," she smiled and Paul let out a sigh of relief and smiled.

"Thanks Zuri," Paul said and he leaned over and kissed her forehead. "This is our secret ok, I want to surprise Lissi tomorrow. So don't say anything."

"Ok Paul," she smiled.

"Good night kiddo," Paul said and stood up and walked out of her room.

Paul walked in the bedroom a few minutes later and slid into bed next to Lissi.

"Everything ok with Zuri?" she asked.

"Yes its fine," he assured her. "We have graduation tomorrow and then the party tomorrow night after graduation at Sam's."

"I know I'm kind of excited." she smiled. "I can't believe we're graduating high school."

"Me either," he sighed.

The next day everyone was preparing for the graduation ceremony and then the party at Sam and Emily's. They were all dressed for the ceremony in their gowns and hats and they waited for their name to be called and they all walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. When the ceremony was over and done Paul found Lissi.

"We did it," he smiled. "We made it through high school."

"Finally," she smiled and Paul leaned down and touched his lips to her.

"I love you."

"I love you to Paul." she said. "Now we have a party to get to."

"I know, its going to be a great party." Paul said.

Everyone gathered at Sam's for the party. Emily had been cooking since after graduation and Sam was cooking on the grill. Everyone seemed happy, high school was over and most of the guys were starting jobs. Some of the girls were going to college like Lissi and working through the summer as well. Paul had the ring in his pocket and he kept sticking his hand in his pocket and glancing over at Lissi, she was helping Emily bring all the food outside to eat. Paul had decided that once they finished eating he would take Lissi on a walk and asked her to marry him and pray she said yes because he really didn't know what he would do if she said no. Jacob had noticed Paul seemed nervous or worried about something and he noticed the way he kept glancing at Lissi.

"Hey," Jacob said as he stood next to Paul. Paul glanced over at him and let out a sigh.

"Hey Jake."

"What's bothering you?" he asked.

"Nothing."

"Paul," Jacob said and Paul let out a sigh and looked over at Jake.

"Can you keep a secret because I swear it you ruin this for me…." Paul began.

"I can definitely keep a secret." he said and he glanced over at Angela, she was taking with Lissi. "I still haven't told Angela about the pack."

"Jake, you should have done that already," Paul told him.

"I know," he sighed. "But we're talking about you right now, so tell me."

"I'm asking Lissi to marry me tonight." Paul confessed and he saw Jacob smile.

"Congratulations!" Jacob said happily.

"She hasn't said yes yet."

"But she will," Jacob assured him. "She's already living with you, she's crazy about you and Zuri," Jacob told him. "I can't imagine her saying anything but yes."

"I hope you're right."

After they had all eaten the girls were in the kitchen helping get things cleaned up. Paul took a deep breath and walked towards the house and went inside the kitchen. The girls glanced over at him.

"Hey," he smiled.

"You need something Paul?" Emily asked.

"I just need to borrow Lissi for a few minutes."

"Of course," Emily said. "Go on Lissi." Emily told her and she glanced at Emily and then at Paul. Zuri was jumping up and down excitedly with a big smile on her face as Lissi walked over to Paul. Paul looked at Zuri and placed a finger over his lips and she stopped jumping up and down and nodded.

"Lets go Alessandria," Paul said and held out his hand. Lissi placed her hand in his and he led her out of the house and towards the woods.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"Just far enough away where the guys can't hear us," he told her and she nodded and let Paul continue to lead her towards the woods. When they got to the edge of the woods he stopped.

"Alessandria," he sighed and took a deep breath. "I wanted to talk to you alone about something."

"Ok Paul," she said nervously and ran her fingers through her hair. Paul could hear her heart beat speed up and feel that she was nervous about what he wanted to talk to her about.

"Its not bad at least I don't think it is," he told her and she smiled. "And neither does Jake."

"Well if you have Jake's approval then it must be ok," she smiled and he nodded.

"Ok Alessandria, I love you so much, more than I ever imagined it was possible to love someone," he began. "You are an amazing, talented, beautiful, sweet, understanding and patient girl," he went on. "You were, are exactly what I need and want always. You are my forever, the only girl I want forever with." he told her and he saw her smile. "I want to love you the rest of my live." he said and he reached in his pocket and pulled out something but he did it so quick Lissi couldn't see what it was. "Alessandria Jade Johnston," he said and Lissi watched as he dropped down on one knee.

"Oh my god," she whispered.

"Will you marry me?" he asked.

"Oh my god!" she exclaimed and she saw him open the box. "YES!" she exclaimed and Paul let out a relieved sigh and slipped the ring on her finger and stood up and kissed her lips. Lissi looked at her ring.

"Its beautiful Paul," she told him. "I love it and I can't wait to show it to the girls when we get back."

"Well then lets get back," Paul said and took her hand in his and they walked back to Sam's.

When they got back to Sam's, Jacob ran over to meet them. He looked from one of them to the other.

"So?" he asked.

"So?" Lissi repeated.

"Tell me what happened," he said anxiously.

"She said yes," Paul told him and Jake smiled.

"Congratulations!" he exclaimed and Lissi smiled.

"Thanks Jake," she smiled. "I have to go tell everyone else now," she said excited and ran towards the house.

"Be right back," Paul said and ran after her.

Lissi ran in Sam's house and saw all the girls and Zuri were still in there.

"What's going on?" Emily asked and Zuri jumped up from the table.

"Paul asked you?" Zuri asked as she was jumping up and down. Lissi smiled and knelt down as Paul ran in he house.

"You knew?" Lissi asked.

"Uh-huh," she smiled. "Paul asked me to keep it a secret," she told her.

"So?' Zuri asked.

"What do you think?" Lissi asked and held her hand out and Zuri looked at the ring.

"Its so pretty," she sighed.

"Thank you, I think so to," Lissi smiled.

"What's going on?" Emily asked again and Lissi stood up.

"Paul asked me to marry him," Lissi told her. "I said yes of course," she added and walked over and held her hand out and all the girls looked at her ring.

"That's really pretty," Emily said.

"Its beautiful Lissi," Kim told her.

"Congratulations!" Angela told her.

"Thanks," Lissi smiled.

"So when do you think you want to get married?" Angela asked.

"I'm not sure we haven't talked about a date yet," Lissi told her. "Soon."

"Sooner the better," Paul told them.

A few minutes later Lissi was on the phone calling her mom to tell her the news.

"Hey mom," Lissi said.

"Is everything ok?" her mom asked concerned.

"Yes mom everything is perfect," Lissi said happily. "I have good news."

"Oh, well what's going on?"

"Paul asked me to marry him tonight and I said yes," she told her.

"Oh honey, that's great!" her mom exclaimed. "We'll have to get together soon to talk about your wedding plans."

"Definitely mom, but we need to set a date first."

"Ok you just let me know when and we'll start planning."

"Ok mom, thanks."

"I really am happy for you Lissi, Paul is a really great guy and I know you two will be happy together."

"I know we will to mom," she said. "I'll call you later."

"Alright, have a good night honey," her mom said. "Love you."

"Love you to mom."

Later that night Lissi and Paul were lying in bed together, talking about their upcoming wedding.

"So my mom was happy for us," she said.

"Good," Paul said.

"I don't have a dad to walk me down the aisle," she sighed.

"I know baby," Paul said quietly.

"You think Billy or Jake would do it?"

"I think either one of them would be happy to walk with you down the aisle." Paul said. "But with Billy being in a wheelchair…."

"You think he wouldn't want to do it?" she asked quietly.

"I don't think he would mind doing it," Paul told her. "Just ask him."

"I will," she said. "So when do you want to get married?"

"Well I would like to get married before I start college in the fall," she told him.

"Sounds like a good idea," he said.

"So what about the end of July?" she asked.

"Sounds good to me," he smiled.

"Great!" she exclaimed. "Now I can start planning."

"Plan whatever you want, because all that matters to me is that we're married." he told her and she smiled.

"I think Zuri will be the flower girl," she told him.

"She'll love that," Paul smiled. "And after we're married," he added and he moved so he was above her supporting his weight on his arms. "We can get to work on our family," he added and placed his lips against her neck. Lissi closed her eyes and ran her hands over his chest. "I think we should practice working on our family tonight." he whispered and Lissi wrapped her legs around his waist as he leaned down and kissed her lips.

The next day Lissi made her way to her mom and Billy's house. Billy wasn't there he was with Harry fishing for a couple of days. When Lissi walked in Jacob was leaving.

"Hey Jake," Lissi smiled.

"Hey sis, your mom's inside watching Lifetime, I'll see you later ok," he said.

"Alright Jake. You going to see Angela?"

"Yeah," he sighed. "Today's the day I tell Angela everything," he told her. "Wish me luck."

"Good luck Jake," Lissi told him. "But you know Angela loves you."

"Yeah I know but that doesn't mean she'll take all this wolf stuff and imprinting well." he said nervously.

"I know Jake," Lissi whispered. "Call me if you need me ok."

"Thanks," he said. "I'll see you later." he added and walked away as Lissi walked inside.

Lissi saw her mom sitting on the couch and she walked over and sat by her.

"Hey mom," Lissi said.

"Hey," her mom smiled.

"I need to ask you something."

"Alright," her mom said and turned the TV off. "What's wrong?"

"Well its about someone walking me down the aisle." she sighed.

"Alright."

"Do you think Billy or Jake would do it?" she asked.

"I think either one of them would if you asked them." she told her.

"Ok," she said. "Me and Paul were thinking of getting married at the end of July before I start college."

"That sounds good."

"And I just want a simple wedding nothing to big or anything."

"I understand completely," her mom said excited. "I can't wait to get started planning." she added. "Do you know what kind of dress you want."

"Not exactly mom." she sighed. "I think maybe a shorter one, I'm thinking beach wedding, maybe being barefoot as well." she added.

"Whatever you want, its your wedding."

"Thanks."

Jacob had picked Angela up and he was driving back to La Push with her. He had decided to take her for a walk in the woods and tell her everything and hope she didn't run the other way. He parked his car at his house then led her towards the woods.

"Jake," Angela said. "It feels like something's bothering you, is everything ok?"

"Yeah," he sighed. "I just have some things to tell you that might change how you think and feel about me, but its time I told you everything," he said. "And pray you don't leave me."

"I can't imagine anything that would make me ever want to leave you."

"I hope that's true Angela, because I do love you."

"I love you to Jake," Angela whispered and he stopped and leaned forward and touched his lips to hers.

"Good because I have a really big secret, you may want to sit down for this," he told her and Angela sat on the ground and Jacob took a deep breath and sat with her.

"Ok Jake, just tell me everything."

Ok so there should only be about two more chapters of this story.

Tell me whether you think Jake or Billy should walk her down the aisle.