I finally got everything I wanted.

I finally got my Bella with me, she was ready to marry me, and Charlie and Renee gave us their blessings – Charlie was reluctant to give, but seeing her daughter smile like this at the name of wedding melted him and he finally gave his blessing. And Renee was jubilant about the whole news. Just like Bella, I was prepared for some yelling from her side, but the way Renee supported Bella's decision, I started wondering how she got so much from just two days of our visit.

But I could think about that later, as for now Bella and I were going to announce the news to my family, officially.

I was driving her truck as she sat beside me, lost in her thoughts. We were on our way to my home, where we were going to announce this news finally and officially to everyone. I smiled thinking about everyone's reaction. Alice will be bouncing with joy as she always wanted to plan our wedding. Emmett will be happy, because he always thought of Bella as his sister, and was always supportive for us. Jasper has too accepted Bella long time back and will be happy for us. Rosalie – she is hard to understand.

But I was sure about two people. My parents. Esme has been waiting for this day since I had accepted her as my mother, since I told her about Bella and since Bella stepped in our home for the first time. And Carlisle, he will be exultant as his first son will be marrying after long hundred years.

But I was also stressed about my deal with Bella. The deal which have sealed her faith in my hands in the most crucial way. That I have to make love to her on our honeymoon, and that too while she is human. To be honest with myself, I also want this. To feel her soft and warm body under mine, but I cannot make myself to hurt her in that process. There were so many what if's in my head. What if I lost my control? What if I hurt her too deeply that nothing can save her? What if I bite her while I was out of my senses?

There was only one person who could guide me properly. The person whom I always contact whenever I am in a jeopardy. My father, my creator, my mentor and my companion since I walked in this life. Carlisle. He was the only one who could guide me properly when I don't know what should I do. If he tells me that it is not safe for Bella, than I'll walk out if the deal, but what if he said this was possible? Will I be able to go on?

Bella leaned her head on my shoulder as she planted her warm lips on my cold skin of the neck very lightly. I pulled her against me by my arm and held her to me. I will do this – for her. This is the only thing she has ever asked me, and how can I deny her anything?

From the corner of my eyes I saw my love was lost in her thoughts, her hands absent-mindly playing with the ring in her hand which was now hers. Her ring. My ring on her finger. Even by these thoughts my mind started to fly at the cloud nine. She is no longer my girlfriend. She is my fiancé now.

After driving for the next few minutes at the truck's slow pace in comfortable silence, we finally reached our home. It was our home now. I smiled at this as I came out of the truck and helped her out on the same second before she could even open her seatbelt. She smiled as she climbed out and after a quick peck on my lips, we headed to meet everyone inside.

Alice was waiting for us at the porch.

Edward Cullen! I can't believe you could really do this! You were about to ruin my whole plan. I've thought so much about your wedding and then I see that you yourself were planning on cancelling it. You are really a big disappointment. How could you... I stopped listening her. Bellawas not able to hear all this, so she was all smiles. And I didn't tell her anything about Alice's current mood. The more she stayed away from Alice's wrath, the more better for her.

No sooner we reached the porch, Alice practically jumped in front of us and pulled Bella against her in an instant. "Thank you so much, Bella. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you so much."

She is far more better than you, you moron brother of mine. I smiled amusingly at the little pixie as I teased "How can a little girl be so annoying." as I ruffled her short hair, and for the time being she let me.

Just because I'm so happy for you I am letting you go for now. "Oh, it's a talent. But thank God Bella stopped you." I rolled my eyes at her, but was exulting for the same reason. Just because Bella stopped me at the right time. I don't know if Bella hadn't stopped me, how would it have ended.

I shuddered thinking about that.

I looked down at Bella who was looking at Alice with a dumbfounded expression. I laughed loudly as I kissed her top of the head and laced her hand with mine as we went inside.

Inside the house, all my family members were sitting as if nothing happened yesterday, as if they were no fighting against a big group of new-born vampires no more than twenty four hours ago. Emmett and Jasper were playing on their PSP, jumping like kids on the couch, ready to defeat the other. Rosalie was eyeing some magazine as per Esme's order to find some proper material for the wedding. While Carlisle was talking with Esme in low voices, discussing about Jacob's health as Carlisle have just came from LaPush.

"He will heal in no time, Esme. Stop worrying."

"But how can I stop worrying? He harmed himself just because he tried to save the girl. And if it wasn't for us, he wouldn't have been harmed like this." Poor Jacob! He is really a kind soul.

I have to agree with Esme on that. Though he wanted to steal Bella from me – and was successful to an extent – he wanted the best of her. And I would be lying with myself if I said he had just wrong intentions in his mind. He always cared for her and what I did?! I hurt him beyond imagination by trying to claim Bella as mine in front of him – and that too when all he did was again save Bella from the deadly strong chilly winds.

You worry too much. Alice shouted in my head as she was trying to discuss the clothes Rose had selected. Bella is ready and so are you. Jacob is past now. Stop worrying and announce the news already!

I smiled at that. I have yet to announce the news officially to my family. Suddenly I felt Bella's hand get sweaty. I realized she was nervous in announcing the news. I smirked at her not required nervousness and squeezed her hand in assurance. They had already accepted her. Just the formalities were left. I took her hand and went in the middle of the living room and cleared my throat, gaining everyone's attention.

Esme's thought were the loudest. Finally! I had been waiting for this since... I'm so happy for you!

I winked at my mother thanking her and said, "I know that you all already know, but let me officially introduce you to my bride-to-be, Isabella Marie Swan." My insides started melting at the mention of bride-to-be. I was eagerly waiting for the day when she will be my bride, walking in white on aisle towards me. I felt Bella's blush in the air. I looked at her to see her looking down at her feet, her cheeks coloured with a deep red, a big smile on her face. I squeezed her hand again as I kissed her head, all the while thinking I will be kissing my bride in no more than two months. She leaned into me and I held her close as I tucked her head in my chin and brought her more close to me.

My bride-to-be. The to-be-Mrs. Cullen.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't see when Esme came towards us, but in no time she was standing in front of us, her eyes shining with love, which said if she were able to cry, she would be crying. "Dearest Bella, thank you so much for accepting my son." And she kissed her forehead and embraced both of us at the same time in her arms. I always knew this day will come. I am so happy for both of you. So happy! I pulled her against me as I held both my mother and my love at the same time.

Bella made the moment more special by whispering a 'Thank you, mom.' In her ear. Esme brought her in her arms as tightly as Bella could handle and kissed her cheeks while I held the two special girls of my life close to me.

I can't believe this is really happening! Carlisle thought as he approached us. Finally you will be marrying your mate. I cannot be more happier. He pulled me to him as he thought all this. He embraced Bella after he released me. Thank you for her too. For giving me the chance to welcome my daughter-in-law. "Welcome to the family, Bella." He murmured as he smiled with both of us.

Then came Emmett. Now comes my turn! Can't believe you have finally grownup that you will be marrying. "Oh God!" He exclaimed with his big witty smile. "My baby brother is turning into a man!" And he held me in a body-crushing hug. And how can I forget her! He thought wickedly as he turned towards Bella with a vicious smile. I tried to warn him but he didn't hear me out as he picked up Bella in the name of a bear hug and started to twirl in circles despite my trying to tell him to stop.

Don't worry. Alice assured me as I was ready to spring on my so-called-brother. You know he is just having his fun. I looked at Rosalie to tell her to stop, but she just smiled more angelically at me as she watched her husband playing like a child. "Can't breathe, Emmett!" Bella finally choked as she punched him lightly on his arm.

He put her down on the floor and steadied her on her feet. "Oh, sorry li'l sis." He apologized, not in an apologizing manner, "I forget sometimes that you are just a tiny human." And laughed his booming laugh.

"No problem with that big bro, I just have to remind him that he is a annoying wicked vampire." Bella teased back. Emmett made a face of hurt and pouted cutely which made Bella laugh more as we all laughed.

Next came Rosalie. You may not believe me, but I am happy for you. She told me through her thoughts as she embraced me and then kissed Bella on her cheek as she said, "Welcome to the family, Bella."

"Um, thanks Rosalie." Bella said timidly.

Rosalie nodded. I hope we understand each other more better. I smiled at her as I nodded. I knew Bella will give her hundred percent that Rosalie accepts her.

My turn! My turn! The sound of Alice shouting jovially entered in my head as she danced her way in front of us and blossomed both Bella and I at the same time in her tiny arms. Finally, everything will happen in the best way, and in a good note. "Bella, Edward, I'm so happy for you two." I knew it – if anybody could give a healthy competition to Esme in being ecstatic to our news would be my little sister. Bella and I said a "Thank you Alice." together and we all laughed.

"Congratulations, Edward, Bella." So finally this is happening after all the odds. Jasper chuckled as he greeted from behind Alice. He stepped ahead to hug me. "I must say though, your little human have much more guts than we all thought initially." He whispered in my ear so low that Bella didn't hear it.

I chuckled. "Trust me Jazz, even I'm amazed by it." He laughed lightly and so did others, but Bella wasn't able to hear us.

Jasper turned to Bella and nodded towards her. It will be better if I still keep my distance with her. And he transmitted waves of happiness towards us, his style of congratulating. I was a little sad that he is still nervous about being with but when I saw a small vision in Alice's mind, my small smile turned into a big grin.

Bella hesitantly said, "Um Jasper." Jasper turned to look at her with confusion, but he became a little perplexed as Bella took two timid steps towards him. What is she upto? Jasper, Esme, Carlisle, Rose and Emmett thought at the same time, puzzled, while Alice thought This so going to be so good. I am very proud of her. While I was just amazed by my love, who was trying this. Bella tugged on his arm. He looked down at her, and she raised on her toes to kiss him on his cheek. "Thank you, big brother."

Jasper grinned hugely at her. As I said, she is so brave. To try to come close to me, even though I have tried to kill her. I too smiled at him. We both have forgave him long time ago. "My pleasure, li'l sister." Jasper said in his southern accent, kissing lightly on her forehead.

Isn't the environment now so tensed? Emmett complained. "Hey, this is not fair, I am his favourite big brother, Jazz. You cannot take that place."

Jasper winked at Bella, and turned towards him. "But Em, Bella considers me her favourite big brother, not you." He countered.

They are never going to go give up, are they. Esme thought as she watched them fight like two kids. Bella too shook her head at them muttering something intangible as she watched them fight with amusement.

Are you going to give her belongings now, or should I do the honour? Carlisle asked me in his mind. I turned to him. You have been waiting for this day since forever. Go and give her the things which belongs to her. He ordered. I nodded and then laughed loudly as Emmett and Jasper made a stupid bet among them while Alice saw who will win and was enjoying their stupid fight. I placed my hand at Bella's waist and took her to our room where a special thing was waiting for her.

As soon as I entered my room, the memories of our last night here – the day I proposed her, the day she vowed to be mine – came to me in a rush. All the moments, our talks, our deal, and finally the moment when I placed my mother's ring in her finger.

I went to my wardrobe to take the small box in which was the Cullens' crest Carlisle had wanted to give her this April. Even I had wanted to give this to Bella back when I came back after our dark days, as Bella had put it, but with Jacob wanting to lure Bella away from me, and with Charlie always wanting to shoot me with his gun, and Bella reluctant to marry me, it was better to not give her then. But now that everything was clear from our way, I was more than eager to see this crest hanging on her neck.

It was the crest which Carlisle had first given me when I entered in his family, as his companion. He had always been like a friend to me, but that day when he had given me this crest, he had made me his son too. I never thought that Carlisle could be my father, my vampire father, but he became that.

This was the same crest that my whole family wore – the ladies wore it around their neck while we men wore it on our wrists as a bracelet.

This crest was not just a family heirloom to pass on to its every family member, but it also showed the love and faith and courage and strength and our perpetuality and our acceptance of becoming a part of this family, a part of Carlisle's family.

To give it to Bella meant more than anything because by giving this to her, I was formally welcoming her in this family. The wedding was just a ritual and a show of our love to the world, but for her to wear this crest meant more than that to Esme and Carlisle, and to me too.

I turned around to look at Bella, who was sitting on the couch facing the window.

I could hear her calm heartbeat, which meant she was serene in whatever thoughts that were running in her mind. I sat on the edge of our bed and watched her calmed face which was glowing in the evening light.

I again marvelled on my luck that God had blessed me with my angel, who is now my fiancée too. And I had a more amazing family to share the news with. But in this moment, I wished I could share this news with my real parents, the ones who had always been waiting eagerly for this day when I'll be bringing their daughter-in-law in our house, when I will marry. My mom would have been bouncing in her feet to keep up her excitement, and my dad would have been euphoric. But I guess God had have me my parents back in form of my vampire parents, and has also blessed me with amusing siblings too.

I shook my head in amusement, as I was going crazy with all the excitement of this news. I am even not sure if Bella is really willing to marry me, or is going through all these notions just to make all of us happy. I cannot allow her to ruin her life and take some nasty decisions just to please someone else rather than herself.

This all was my fault. I shouldn't have pressurized her into marrying me. I should have listened to her and let Carlisle change her, instead of letting my heart think about changing Bella myself by injecting her with my venom and making her mine in all the way possible. I shouldn't even have made a deal with her on her life.

But now what done is done. I cannot do anything about that other than to oblige to her request and try to try the things out. And for that I have to first talk to Carlisle. He is the only one who can guide me properly what I should do now.

I listened Bella's heart beat rising, and knew that it was time to interrupt her silent thoughts. I slowly sat behind her on the couch putting my hand on her shoulder and kissed her nape of the neck. She gasped slightly and her heart started beating to my favourite irregular rhythm. I smiled. "I have something for you." I murmured slowly near her ear. She nodded her head dizzily and stood up. I took her to the full height mirror by the bed and stood behind her.

Her eyes roamed over the images in the mirror and she narrowed her eyes disapprovingly. I smirked slightly. She would never see herself clearly. She was beautiful, and I can say that again and again but she is never ready to accept that. Why doesn't she understands why all boys are behind her?

She sighed sadly and her mouth turned into a frown. "You still don't see yourself clearly, you know." I murmured with a small smile on my lips. When will she see herself clearly and notice the beauty that I see in her.

"Is this why you brought us here?" She retorted.

I chuckled lightly. "Actually no. I have something for you, love." She raised her eyes at me in the mirror. "Close your eyes." I ordered and she followed my instructions. I took the crest and hooked the chain at her neck.

"Edward, how many times have I told you that I want you and no gifts or money from you!"

I didn't listen to her and completed my work of attaching the chain properly. "Shh Bella, open your eyes."

She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the new ornament which was now hers, proudly hanging around her neck. She was a part of the family too, and this gesture had made it official in the Cullen style.

I was getting a little nervous as Bella took her time to look at the crest. It was an old fashioned black coloured piece with a lion and a hand and a trefoil engraved on it with silver colour. It was originally from the seventeenth century and Bella was a girl of twenty-first century. There was more chance that she may not like it. She had never seen any women in our house wearing this as they all wore it on just special occasions.

Bella finally made a small movement and touched the crest with her small fingers. "It's beautiful." She murmured.

I was relieved as she liked it. I wrapped her in my arms from behind and she put her hands above mine, interlocking our fingers. I put my chin on her shoulder and kissed her hair while she relaxed herself. "I'm glad you liked it." I murmured, but it was inaudible to me too as I was awestruck by the emotions building inside me.

This is finally happening. She is finally ready to become mine in the proper way.

"Thank you, Edward." She breathed, with unshed tears glistening in her eyes. I was sure if I was able to cry, even my eyes would have been watery. She sniffed and touched the crest with her left hand such that both her ring and the crest were shining like crystals in the mirror. I too lifted my right hand and put it in such way that both our crests were touching each other with the ring shining between them.

My insides were dancing with joy as I saw her wearing my ring on her finger and my family crest around her neck. I wanted to lift her up and twirl around like mad. I wanted to shout from the highest floor that I was getting married to the love of my life.

Bella shook my reverie with her next words. "I thought this was given to one's family, but why to me? I am not even married to you."

"Silly Bella." She has to be kidding. I smiled and dragged my nose along her collarbone. She smelt so good, like flowers in our meadow. I kissed her on her lightly on the junction of her neck and shoulder. "Marriage is just to show the world that you belong to me and just me. Nobody else. Carlisle wanted to give this to you the day after the vote, but I told him about our deal at that day and asked him to give this when you finally agree to marry me."

She was already breathless. I chuckled and kissed her collarbone, then her neck and travelled the kisses to behind her ear, then below her chin, her cheeks and finally the corner of her mouth. But one thing was still unanswered. "Do you like it?" I asked.

She took a deep breath and smiled. "I... love... it..." She gasped, her breathing still uneven, and turned around fully to capture my lips with her.

I wanted to keep the kiss casual, but when she moaned in my mouth, I couldn't control the excitement boiling inside me. My previous almost lapse of control and the thought that she was finally wearing my ring and my family's heirloom on her made me eager in the kiss and get carried away. Bella too kissed me hungrily and urged me to let it go. My hands started to travel to her hair, but I somehow stopped them at her jaw and kissed her there. I kissed her neck. My breathing was too coming in short gasps. It was amazing how a human can make me breathless.

"Do you like it?" Bella asked me as I slowed down my excitement.

Couldn't she guess already? This has to be the second most wonderful and important moment in my life and she is asking if I like it or not?

She was unimaginable.

She is so naive. Emmett laughed.

Are you sure you gave her the right impression? Jasper too chuckled.

You both could be so dumb! Alice accused. And we both are waiting for you downstairs, so please come fast. Or I'll come up. And I won't stop to enter in your private moments.

And I thought that my siblings were finally being nice about not listening to us or teasing me. "Others are waiting for us." I informed Bella. She pouted cutely and stepped away from me, but I restrained her from going any further away from me and brought her more close to me. "One more thing." I said and kissed the crest which was now hers, which was hanging on her throat. "You have no idea how much I love it."

She blushed at my words and ducked her gaze. I brushed my cold finger s over her warm cheeks and kissed her head lightly. She hid her face in my chest and let me engulf her in my embrace.

That's it. I am coming to ruin your romantic moment. Alice thought loudly, but I let that go and just held my love in my arms.

Will you come out now, or I really have to make Bella blush more?

"You are being mean." I accused.

I am being nice to you just because she has allowed me to do your wedding, but if you think I'm being mean, then fine. Let's see. "Um," Alice said through the door. "I know you both are a little distracted at the moment, but we all are waiting for you downstairs."

Alice always know how to make a person do a work in her way. "Coming." I groaned.

Bella laughed. "Come on, others are waiting for us downstairs." She used my words and kissed on my nose. I shook my head. I can win against anyone but not her and Alice. They were unbeatable in front of me.

Together we headed downstairs towards our meeting room – the dining area – where everyone was already seated.

Guess what took you so long? Emmett.

So this was the surprise? Jasper asked as he saw the crest hanging on Bella's neck. I nodded to him and smiled. So finally she is a partly Cullen. I smiled.

The crest looks so lovely on her. We should have presented her this soon. Esme and Carlisle thoughts were synchronized with each other.

And Alice and Rosalie were thinking of all the places from where they want all the things for my wedding. It felt so good in thinking that I will be married to my love in no more than two months. After decades of wait and trying to persuade her, I will finally get my heart's desire fulfilled. I am sure if I were human, goose-bumps could be seen clearly on my hands.

Bella tugged on my hand and I recalled that I was still standing at the door with Bella. I a was going crazy. I let Bella lead and we sat on our chairs.

Alice was already jumping in her seat, with her mind filled with all the work she thought she need to go.

"You are exceeding the limits, little sister."

"It's Bella's wedding and it will be done properly. And you have to go along, so just shut up and listen."

We talked so low that there was no chance Bella heard anything, but my whole family did and laughed lightly. I shook my head and turned to Bella, to look at her when Alice announces the news.

She was looking intently at my family members, busy in her own thoughts, so instead I started playing her hand by drawing some imaginary limes on her palm with my thumb. "Now that we are going to have a wedding in our house, I have called a photographer from Seattle to click some family photos of our new couple." Bella looked at her me at the mention of 'new couple' and I smiled my best smile to which she blushed more. "Carlisle will be having his night duty tomorrow, so he would be able to attend it. Charlie would also join us, he will be calling off for tomorrow." Oh, did she really underestimate me? It's ridiculous. "say thanks to Esme."

Charlie? Rose thought. "But, Charlie? I thought it was a family photoshoot Alice."

Esme grinned at her. "Charlie is also family, Rosalie. He is Bella's father. So he would be coming." Esme then turned towards Bella and smiled warmly at her.

They were doing so much for us, and especially for Bella. "Thank you, Esme." I said, "for letting Charlie come tomorrow."

Don't be so formal. She deserves this happiness. Esme smiled. "There is no need to thank, Edward. She is completing you and our family. We can at least do this much for our new daughter." Esme grinned at us and turned towards Carlisle. "Right Carlisle." Esme asked to which Carlisle nodded.

Emmett cracked her knuckles. It will be so much fun to meet him, right Eddie. "And we may also need Charlie, if they both got a little side-tracked or distracted." He added.

He has got a valid point. Jasper thought and at the same time Rosalie thought He's right, and they both started snickering, and then Emmett's booming laugh joined them.

I am the wedding planner! Can't they let me finish me first?! "Stop you all. I have not finished yet."

Bella has made a big trouble for herself. Both Carlisle andJasper thought at the same time. "What more is left Alice?" Carlisle asked.

"The dress code for tomorrow would be black gown for we girls, whereas black tuxedos for you all men. You all would be handed your dress by tomorrow morning and the photographer would reach here by after noon."

"You really are a bad force of nature, you know." I accused her.

She rolled her eyes. "It is a talent." Get used to it. "Now I am finished." She added when everybody waited for her to continue.

"Is there any point in arguing Alice?" Bella asked with a big sigh.

"Nope." She promised in a proud voice. Bella sighed and nodded, dejected, while I squeezed her hand.

When everyone was busy thinking of all the things they have to do for tomorrow, I wanted to be alone with Bella, so I said, "Okay, so now I am taking Bella home." I informed them and got up.

I gave her my hand to Bella, but then Emmett said, "You better take her. We don't want Chief Swan to come here with a loaded gun." And started to laugh loud at his own joke.

He is making Bella uncomfortable. Rosalie hit him on his back but when Jasper started laughing, even she couldn't resist and started to laugh too.

I glared at him. What? It's true. I don't want to be in bad grace of the chief of police.

I was about to strangle him for that, but he was saved by Esme, who called me and Bella in her room. "Just wait till I come." I threatened Em, to which he replied smugly, "Be ready to get defeated." I shrugged and took Bella to Esme's room, where both of my parents were sitting on their bed, waiting for us. "Esme?" I called. She stood up and too soon embraced Bella in vampire speed – which was unlikely for her as she was always careful to not use her vampire speed – leaving me alone, so I went by Carlisle's side where he patted my back.

"I am so happy for you."

"Thanks, dad. And thanks for the crest. She really liked it."

He chuckled. "I knew she would like it."

"Yeah. So tell me, what is going on in Esme's mind."

"You are the mind reader here."

"She is too good in blocking me."

He laughed too and turned to look at Esme who was talking with Bella. "Thank you, Bella. Thank you so much for accepting us, for accepting my son. You have changed my son in a good man. You are completing my son in every way Bella and trust me, you have brought tremendous joy and an incredible change in our family as well."

"Even I am grateful that you finally found the perfect person to complete our family."

"Stop being ridiculous, Carlisle." I muttered. "I should be grateful that you are so accepting her."

To prove my point, Bella said, "No Esme. I should be the one thanking you, for saving my life many times, for fighting for me, for taking care of me, for accepting me. For letting me be in Edward's life."

Both Esme and Carlisle shook their head, to which I and Bella sighed at the same time. "You called us?" Bella asked.

Carlisle stepped forward. "Actually yes. We wanted to give you this." He handed Bella her personal Cullen credit card along with a form which was for adding her name in my account. This was totally unexpected. And they all were able to hide it from me. It was amazing and maddening at the same time.

"You are free to use this card anytime, anywhere you want to." He added.

I already knew what Bella was going to say, and I was not disappointed. "Thank you, Esme, Carlisle, but I cannot keep this."

Esme smiled lightly. She really has to learn to accept these gifts from now on. "Bella, we all have a credit card just like this and as you are officially going to become a Cullen soon, we are handing you this."

"Also, your name would be attached to Edward's account and soon you both would have your joint account." Carlisle continued.

Bella glared at me with eyes which said 'We'll talk about this later' and said "Thank you."

"There is one more thing we wanted to give you, Bella." Esme said further. I didn't know how many more things they were planning behind my back. Either I was losing my ability or they were becoming too good in keeping their thoughts a secret from me. "We all know how you feel about jewellery and gifts, but now that you will officially be Edward's wife in a few days," I was sure if I had a heartbeat, it would sure be giving a healthy competition in racing to Bella. She was going to be my bride; Mrs. Cullen; Mrs. Edward Cullen. I felt as if I was dreaming and wanted to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't. "I wanted to give you one of Edward's belonging to you." Esme added further confusing me. I have no any other belonging left that was now with somebody else. I was sure of that.

"What?" I asked, and it made both Carlisle and Esme slip their mind and I saw my mother's ring which I had given to Esme long time ago. I had forgotten about it since I gave her. "Esme, you don't need to do this." I murmured, amazed.

Carlisle patted my back and stepped ahead so that now he was standing behind Esme, and together they both gave Bella a small satin ring box. I was having a difficult time in grasping this as Bella was again going to see my mother's ring, which held another important and beautiful meaning with it. I was again getting nervous thinking she may not like it.

It was a small platinum ring with an infinity made on it, with half of the infinity loop made up of diamond which the other one was made up of platinum. It was the ring my dad gave to my mother, the ring showered with their love, which represented his promise of loving her till his last breath.

I was still trying to trying to think about it when Bella hesitantly opened the satin ring box and slowly, as if it was made up of a soap bubble, caressed the ring with happiness in her eyes. She loved this ring.

Go! Carlisle thought as he looked at Bella, who was busy in tracing the ring with her fingers. I went to Bella and traced Elizabeth Masen's ring along with her.

Bella gasped when my cold finger came in touch with her warm one. "It was my mother's ring." I whispered. "My dad gave it to her as a forever promise. The infinity here symbolizes his promise to love her forever, while the diamonds emphasizes their love, which means it will always shine, even in the dark."

My dad had filled his promise of loving my mom unconditionally and till his last breath. And my mom had too wore this ring until she was on the hospital. When she knew she was not going to live anymore, she handed this ring to Carlisle, telling him to give this to me when I wake up, because she somehow knew that I was going to live.

I had given this ring to Esme after my rebellious period when she had welcomed me back with open arms, even when I had hurt her. That day I knew that though I have lost one mother, I had found another one. And as my respect and love for my vampire mother, I had given it to her.

Giving this ring to Bella meant so much more than passing a Masen heirloom. But for Esme to give this ring to Bella meant so much more to me.

I looked at my parents. "Thank you, mom, dad for this, but you don't need to do this. I had already forgotten about it. It is yours Esme." I emphasized.

That's what I mean. "Exactly Edward. It is mine, so you should have no problem if I give this ring to anyone, right." Don't come between me and my daughter.

Let us have our fun. Carlisle pleaded.

And I was thinking that only Alice was a pushover!

Bella was looking at all of us with confusion. She doesn't knows about it, I get. "When Edward got the possession of this ring, he didn't had anyone to share it." Carlisle explained. "Then he got Esme, his mother in every way, so he decided to give it to her, as its previous owner was his mother too." Carlisle turned towards Esme and nudged her lightly. She grinned and Carlisle continued. "So at that time, Esme took it and promised him that the day he would find his other half, she would herself hand the ring to her."

"So here I am fulfilling my promise and my role as well, Bella." Esme said, her voice slightly breaking with her happiness. Elizabeth would have wanted to do this yourself. "Elizabeth would have loved to give you this ring herself, but as she is not here, I take this opportunity myself and give you this ring, as a token of love, on behalf of your both mother-in-laws." I just hope she doesn't get offended by me addressing myself as her mother-in-law.

Bella was looking at her with dumbfounded eyes, and then she started crying all of a sudden. And then she threw herself on Esme. "I love you, mom." She said and cried more.

This was all a bit overwhelming, but it meant so much to me too. My vampire mother was giving her ring – my human mother's ring which I had gifted her – as a gift to my fiancée. It was such an amazing thing to see.

Thank You for bringing her in our lives. Esme said in her mind to me. I smiled with her and watched as both my mother and my love embraced each other and I also wrapped my arms around them and kissed their foreheads.

Carlisle came too and kissed Bella on her forehead. Now I can finally say that I got a daughter-in-law. "Welcome to the family, Bella. Not just Cullen family," He touched the Cullen crest with his index finger, "but in the Masen family as well."

Bella stiffened slightly but then she hugged Carlisle and said, "I love you, daddy."

Daddy! Carlisle thought, amazed, and stiffened because that word was still a little foreign for him. Every one called him by his name, and only Alice called him by that, only when she wanted something. But when Bella said that, he was not expecting any such words from her. I have been waiting for this since a long time and finally the day is here when I can invite my son's fiancée. Now I can say that I got everything I wanted. He was overwhelmed beyond words as he kissed Bella's head and held her against him. ""I swear, Edward, if you ever hurt my daughter, you are going to get a hell of punishment." I am serious.

"Don't worry dad, I'll not let anything happen to her, ever."

I know that. He smiled and released Bella, and I took his place.

Why are you still standing still. "Edward, won't you put the ring in her hand."

I looked at Bella, and then shrugged with a hard smile, because I knew that she would not like this. She had finally wore my mother's ring on her ring finger, and that was more than enough for me.

Bella surprised me then by saying 'here' and giving her left hand to me, for putting a jewellery piece in her hand, and that too willingly.

She isn't that bad as much as you criticize her. Esme accused with a smile.

I can't miss this! Came a loud thought from Alice who ran to her room to fetch a camera.

I wanted to see this. Carlisle.

I ignored all of them as I stood in front of Bella and kissed her right hand. "Bella," I murmured, my voice again shaking with the anxiety of the moment. "this ring is very special to me." I explained. "Not just because it was my mother's, but also because it is been wore by both my mothers'." I looked at the ring and smiled, "And also because of the promise it holds."

Then I kneeled down, but the whole setting was far more queasy than I had ever thought. My mom and dad were standing delighted, watching me propose my love, and a very bouncy and excited Alice was standing, jumping in her place, waiting to take the perfect shot. But I just concentrated on Bella, whose heart was beating at a very fast pace and her eyes were shining with the unshed tears and love and warmth and excitement.

Carlisle and Esme were talking about how much they were waiting for this moment, but I wasn't able to think about any of that. The words automatically spilled out of my mouth without my permission or any filter. "With this ring, I promise you Isabella Marie Swan, that I will always be there with you, no matter what, love you and cherish you, every moment of forever."

Alice took a perfect click of the moment and left the room with Esme and Carlisle.

Tears started to flow down from Bella's eyes, but I let them flow as she was crying not hers, but my tears as well, because if I was able to cry I would have been crying too. I stood up and kissed her every tear away and then finally kissed her. When she was gasping for air, I released her, and she buried her face in my chest as she tried to regulate her breathing.

"Charlie will be waiting for us." I reminded her. She reluctantly nodded and detached herself from me. I smiled at her and left for her truck after a light kiss on her nose. Emmett let us leave without any comments – verbally – as Esme had requested him not to make any.

I drove Bella's truck her to her home, but today, I wasn't in any hurry. I was driving the truck at thirty, and we both were content with the speed, the silence, and everything else. I played with her fingers the whole way while she too rested her head on my shoulder, her silent mind wrapped up in her own thoughts, but I wasn't too keen on knowing what is going in her head. I was far from complaining today. I was too happy to worry about anything.

But one person was not at all happy.

Charlie.

He was thinking about all the things he had missed about Bella, like her first day in school, her trips to Forks, and many other things as well. My baby... Yesterday only... First walk... Daddy... Forks... California... High school... Grounded... Edward... That boy... Marry her... But... Talk... What if? And so many other things were running in his translucent mind.

"You are not coming inside?" She asked.

"Actually, Charlie wants to talk with you alone and sensing his mood, I would say, that it should be better if I didn't come today in the evening," I said her truly. And also because I want to talk about us with Carlisle. "But I would be there with you at night." I promised.

She nodded in understanding and looked at her house with a sigh. "Okay, see you later." She said and gave a kiss as she hopped out. I parked the truck and ran to my home after giving her a last peck on her lips.

When I reached home, the first thing I did was to go to Carlisle.

After a little bit of hesitation, I finally knocked on his room.

Come in, Edward. I entered and sat on the chair when he asked me to, and ran my hands through my hair a number of times. I had already figured it was something important as you were standing outside my office since the last five minutes.

I hesitated more and my hands again found my hair.

You can ask me anything, son.

I sighed. I had to talk to him, so I finally asked, "I was wondering if you would like to go for a quick hunt with me?"

"Okay." He agreed easily. And always remember that you can ask me or tell me anything. I nodded as we both ran to the forest, away from my family's prying ears.

For the first time I was not enjoying running with Carlisle as my mind was on the awkward conversation which I was going to have with him. When we were sure our family couldn't hear us, Carlisle stopped and leaned against a tree as I paced in front of him.

You are worrying me, Edward. What happen?

I said nothing. He sat on the wood log while I stood on my place, shifting my weight from one foot to another.

After an awkward silence of some five minutes, he finally asked. "What is troubling you?"

I asked the first thing that entered in my mind. "How is Jacob doing?"

"You already know that he is doing fine and will recover in no time. And you also know that I know this is not you wanted to ask. Really Edward, what is that inconvenient that you are so hesitant in discussing with me. Is it about Bella?" I nodded. "And?" He prompted.

"You remember the night I spent with Bella before the fight with the new-borns.

"Yes. The night she finally agreed to marry you."

"That night Bella asked me something which I shouldn't have agreed to. And now I am regretting that decision of mine."

What happen Edward?

"Bella promised to marry me on one condition." I finally said after some another silence.

"And that is?"

I put my face in my hands as I was going to discuss the most awkward thing with my father. "She wants a honeymoon."

Oh! He put his finger on his chin. Well that is reasonable as she is still young and human and she will definitely want some experiences of her own before she –

"No. It's not that." I finally interrupted his train of thought. He was not getting what I was trying to tell him. "She wants a real honeymoon." I finally said as I diverted my eyes from him.

Real honeymoon. It took him a moment to follow me. "When you say about a honeymoon, you mean –"

"She wants to have a physical relationship with me while she is human." I finally elaborated and exhaled loudly.

He inhaled sharply.

"And you have agreed to that?"

"I'm afraid I have to say yes." I murmured as I looked down at my feet.

I knew I had done too wrong. To risk Bella's life just so she marries me. How can I be so selfish? I should have never agreed to her. I should have stopped her first hand before she started to seduce me.

I was anticipating Carlisle's yelling or his anger, but neither of that came. Instead he started laughing lightly. "Why am I not surprised that Bella would ask for something like that!"

"I am serious, Carlisle. I am afraid that I will –"

"I am very sure, Edward, that nothing like that will happen. It's not within you to hurt her. You won't hurt her." I was listening to him very thoroughly, and I was sure I was not following him. "Look just how easily you can hold her or kiss her. This itself shows that how much she is safe with you."

"But that will be whole different thing, Carlisle. When I kiss her, I have to be very careful. I cannot lose my concentration, ever, not even the slightest. But that will be a whole different story. I have read it how you lose your thoughts while you do that act. What if I lose my concentration and hurt her beyond repair? Or what if I damage her arms or her neck? What if even my venom cannot save her?" I started hyperventilating just by these thoughts.

You are freaking out for no reason. Calm down. Carlisle stood up and put his hands on my shoulders and looked intently in my eyes. "I know what you are talking about, and I am not saying that it will be easy for you or it won't be dangerous for her. I also know that what she is demanding is not significant, but I am sure that you can do this. I know you will never hurt her. You cannot even imagine holding her too tightly."

"But –"

"I have practiced for a number of decades before I could touch the people like I do now, but you learned that it no time. And now you can be as close to Bella as much you have to be, without any worries. You have a good idea of how fragile she is and how you need to hold her. It won't ne easy for you, I know that. It will be tricky for you to not lose your focus, but I also know that you can do it. And only you can do it. She is safe with you – well, as safe as Bella can ever be – but she'll be fine."

"Are you sure."

"Absolutely. But there are some pointers which I would like to give you."

I nodded. If Carlisle trusted me, and if Bella trusted me too, then all I needed was some guidance that would help me. "That will be very helpful."

"I believe that you already know the mechanism."

"I have been to medical school, twice, Carlisle."

"Right. So you need to be careful about where you hold her and how are you holding her. Make sure that you aren't holding her too firmly."

"Okay."

"Her blood may smell –"

"Her blood. But I guess you just told me that I may not harm her."

"She is a virgin, Edward, I guess, so there may be some amount of blood. Also it may be more hard for her because of the way we are made."

"And that is?"

"Our body is hard like rock, while hers is"

"Soft like feather."

"Right. So it will be a little more painful for her, and there may be blood included, and there are many chances that you may want to drink her blood – as her blood may smell more amazing when she is sexually involved, so you must be sure that you be away from her neck and keep your teeth far away."

"You are scaring me, Carlisle."

"I am just telling you the important things that you must look out for. When you are sexually and emotionally involved with someone, your first instinct in to make her yours by biting her neck or skin – it has happened to all of us. So you just need to keep control on yourself and try to not lose by the influence of the heat of the moment. You have to fight your basic and natural instinct and need to be fully prepared and know all the precautions that you need to take."

"So, what should I do."

"Well, you can go with little steps and start practicing with her."

"Carlisle?! What are you?" He cannot suggest that!

He held his hand up. Let me finish first. "What I mean is you should start practicing being near her. You have made a few limits in accordance to your physical relationship, and now I prefer that you start loosing them a little bit. Say for instance, you stay in more contact with her skin, or you may kiss her for more time, or you can both go for a small getaway where you can be near her."

I was noting all that down in my head. If I want Bella safe and wanted to fill her wish, then I will have to do all that. And Carlisle was being reasonable. I really have to start with the small steps. I cannot just take Bella on our honeymoon without any precautions or practice or I may harm her in that way.

I swallowed. What I was going to ask my father now was more embarrassing than discussing all these. "Carlisle, can you tell me what to expect, so that I am prepared."

I can understand your hesitancy. But as I said, you can ask me anything. He started thinking of all of his personal moments with Esme, but he spared me with the mental images and directly jumped to the main point. "It is one of the most amazing experience. It is like playing your all of the favourite songs on the piano and still never getting tired of it, but the only difference is it is more amazing than that. You get deeper in your relationship with this. And when you do it with the person you love the most, it becomes more magical. It feels like all the puzzle pieces getting together on their own."

Wow! I was not expecting this. "I think I get that."

I know I am not able to explain it properly, but trust me, when it happens with you, even you will be speechless. It is that magnificent.

"Okay. Anything else?"

"I can't believe you will be married in no more than two months."

Neither I can believe it. "I know. And neither do I. It all feels like a dream."

"A beautiful dream which you are living after a long wait."

"Yeah."

Carlisle then got lost in his thoughts. "It just feels like it was yesterday when I saw you for the first time when you were human, helping your mother in arranging your dad's files. Then you were screaming when I changed you, and now here you are, standing beside me, telling me that you will get married."

I laughed too with him. "And do you remember how you asked me if I wanted to be your best man."

We both laughed. He had been very shy in asking me out that it had took him some several attempts to speak the perfect words. "Yeah. I do remember it." I was never that hesitant with you.

"Now it is my turn to ask you that."

What are you getting at? He asked, not believing what he wanted to believe.

"Carlisle, you are not only my friend, but also my companion, my father, my guide, and much more. And I wouldn't have been with Bella is you weren't there with me. And now that I am getting married, I will be very honoured if you be my best man for my biggest day."

Are you serious?

"Will you like to be my best man for my wedding?" I asked again, specifically.

"Was this the way I sounded when I asked you?"

I chuckled. "You were more horrible, Carlisle. Trust me."

He laughed along with me. "I get that. And I would love to be your best man."

"Thanks." I said as I hugged him. "This means so much to me."

To me too.

"And please don't tell anything about our conversation to Em or Jazz. They will never forgive me for not asking them, and also they will make fun of me." I scowled. They never let go any chance to make fun on my account.

"I'll make sure of that."

"Thanks."

No worries. You just have to worry about your time with Bella.

"I know."

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