Chapter 53

A few days after our office romp Edward tells me that he'd like to make me dinner and wants me to feel refreshed so he sends me off to a spa not far from the house. I invite Alice, Rosalie and Esme along with me and we spend the better part of Saturday afternoon just relaxing and enjoying being pampered. We still haven't told them about the pregnancy, but hopefully in the next few days or so. Eventually it's time to go home and I just about fall asleep in the car, thankfully I didn't drive so I can nod off in the back.

"Bella?" Alice asks. "You're home. Are you alright?"

"Yeah." I say, clearing my throat. "Just really relaxed." I tell her, not meeting Esme's eyes.

When I open up the front door I see lit candles everywhere. They cover the enter bottom floor of the house and I see a trail of my favourite candy and pink and red rose petals leading into the kitchen and meals area.

"Edward?" I call out.

I hear nothing but the soft sound of Fred Astaire coming over the speaker system and smell the delicious smell of dinner cooking.

"Edward?" I try again.

"Bella." He calls out from the kitchen. "How are you sweetheart?" He asks, pulling me in for a kiss.

"I'm fine. Very relaxed. Edward, what's with the… decorations?" I ask bewildered, looking around.

"I can't spoil my girl?" He asks with a chuckle. "There's something for you to change into on the bed, only if you want to of course."

I blush. "Okay, thank you." I make my way to our room and see a beautiful back dress draped over the foot of the bed. It's not overly formal but it's definitely not a casual dress. It has tin straps and dips low on my back. It's flowy but still shows my newly developed curves. The shoes are just slip on flats, nice and comfy of my freshly massaged feet.

When I make it back into the kitchen Edward has served use both a steaming portion of food. He holds my chair out for me and helps me settle before taking a seat opposite me. We enjoy a delicious meal of pasta and chicken, filled with sautéed vegetables and covered in a wonderful creamy white sauce that I know he made from scratch. For dessert Edward pulls out a huge piece of chocolate mousse cake and insists on feeding it to me while I sit on his lap. He feeds me small bites and steals kisses in between.

"Dance with me?" He asks when all the cake is gone.

I nod my head, even though I feel like I weigh a tonne.

"You look beautiful." He tells me, drawing me in even closer to his chest.

"The dress is stunning. Where'd you get it?"

Edward chuckles at my response. "I wasn't talking about the dress sweetheart. I was talking about you. You look beautiful." He tells me sweetly, dipping his head so that our eyes meet. "I got the dress in Italy from a little boutique. One of many things I got for you without you knowing it."

"When do I get o see these many things?" I ask curiously.

"I have plans."

I smile and let him have his secrets. He's so sweet and I'm not going to spoil it for him. "Okay."

We dance around the space slowly and Edward softly whispers how much he loves me while kissing my neck, my lips, my collar bones.

"I never knew I could love someone this much and I thank God everyday that I found you and that you love me in return." He stops our swaying when he finishes and slowly drops down on one knee in front of me. "I want to spend my life with you Isabella Marie Swan. Make you smile and laugh everyday and make more babies with you. Make a life with you and make so many new and wonderful memories with you." He releases my hand and draw a small box from his jacket pocket and carefully opens it. "Isabella Swan, would you do me the extraordinary honour of becoming my wife?"

"Yes. Of course, yes!" I exclaim, throwing my arms around his neck as he stands.

He draws away from me slightly to kiss me and then pulls the ring from the plush maroon box. I hold out my hand he he slides it onto my finger.

"Perfect." He says.

I flutter my fingers, experimenting with the new weight on my third finger, watching it twinkle in the soft candle lite room.

"I've wanted that on there for so long now." He tell me. "I can't wait to be married to you."

"I can't wait to be married to you either."

That night we make love under candle light and I've never felt more cherished in my whole life. Edward is unbelievably tender and gentle and makes sure I come multiple times before he even enters me. It's perfect and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to be proposed to.

"Thank you for making it so special." I tell Edward, running my fingers along his bare chest. "When are we going to tell everyone?" I ask, excited by the prospect.

"Well, I actually organised a lunch tomorrow with everyone so we could break the news, if you're okay with that." He tells me, looking a little apprehensive.

"That's perfect. Will we break both pieces of news?"

Edward smiles up at me. "That could be fun."

We laugh together. "Let's do it."

The following afternoon at lunch Edward and I are the first to arrive and wait patiently for everyone to show up at the restaurant. Edward asked for a private room at the back which means we don't have to share this moment with all the other restaurant patrons but still enjoy eating at one of our favourite places. We wait until everyone arrives and orders before Edward and I stand up.

"We have something to announce." He tells the group.

I see Esme grasp Carlisle's hand and gives me a knowing grin. Boy is she about to be shocked.

"Bella and I are engaged." He says with a huge smile. "I proposed last night and she said yes."

"You're getting married!" Alice exclaims. "Oh Bells, I'm so happy for you."

Everyone offers their congratulations and we smile and share a drink together and then I announce that it's not all we have to share with them. Everyone draws their attention back to us and wait patiently for me to speak.

"We also found out not long ago that I'm pregnant. We're having a baby in February."

There's resounding silence before every explodes with excitement. Everyone is talking at once and asking questions about the baby and the wedding and what our plans are. Alice is absolutely beside herself with joy and happiness for us and she tells me many times how deserving we are of so much joy and love. We explain to them about how we'd like a small ceremony with them all in a month or two and then next year we will have a large reception with everyone else.

"What about a baby shower?" Rosalie asks. "Will we get to throw you one, Bella?" She asks.

"Of course we will." Alice responds for me. "The four of us need to get together and start making plans." She says, looking at us girls.

When we finish our food and decide it's time to go home we get hugs and kisses from everyone and another round of congratulations. It went so well and I'm so pleased at how happy they are. It's going to be such a wonderful few months. As we walk back to the car I notice a small baby store on the corner and draw Edward inside. We walk around for a short while and just take everything in. We coo over the tiny clothes and how gorgeous they are, we even buy a few outfits.

"We'll come back soon." Edward promises me. "I'll buy you the whole store if you want."

I smile at him and try to stifle a yawn.

"But right now it's time you had a nap." He insists.

We make our way home and get into bed together for nap. I have a huge smile on my face when my eyes flutter closed and I know Edward does as well.

"I love you, Edward."

"I love you too, my Bella."