Author's Note: Haven't you guys noticed that Year's chapters are a lot longer than Decade's? I am so proud of myself for improving on that!
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I walked with Bella to the parking lot and saw that the family was already in the parking lot. Alice grinned at me and winked when she saw that Bella wasn't looking.
The ring is perfect. I'm sure she'll love it.
Her reassurances usually help but this time it didn't. She doesn't know Bella's reaction. She just knew her own. Bella noticed Alice's mysterious grin and I could tell she would question Alice any moment now so I pulled her to my car before she could.
"Bye!" She said to my family before getting into the car.
She had no idea that we'd see them in a little while for a very occasion. "What's the rush, Edward?"
"I have a surprise for you," I stated getting into the driver's seat and starting the car.
"What is it?" She asked nervously.
I knew she hated surprises but her reactions were priceless and I love showering her in gifts. I reached over and took her hand bringing it to my lips to reassure her nerves.
"It wouldn't be any fun if I told you, wouldn't it?" I joked.
"It's only fun for you," she said sticking her bottom lip out making her look adorable.
I chuckled and began tracing invisible pictures in her palm.
"I promise you'll like it . . . I hope," I started to reassure her but I wasn't so sure myself actually.
Maybe she would think this is too soon or maybe she still doesn't want to be with me. There's only one way to find out. She suddenly let out a giggle and I wondered what was so funny. We pulled into the driveway and I turned off the engine.
"Where are we?" She said breathlessly.
I got out, and in a flash, I was opening the door for her. I grabbed her hand and pulled her out.
"My house," I answered pulling her toward the house.
My family already heard us coming and swung the door open as we approached.
The family seated themselves in our living room with three chairs placed in the middle. Alice and Rosalie sat in the first two. Rosalie had a puzzled and impatient look on her face and Alice was practically jumping up and down in her seat. I squeezed Bella's hand and led her to the third chair and ushered her to sit. She complied without a word even though I knew she was overflowing with questions. I looked her in the eyes for a moment and her eyes glazed over giving Emmett and Jasper the time to take their positions next to me and Emmett slipped me the box. I slid it into my pocket and nodded signaling that we can now start.
All three of us kneel on our knees in front of our true love at the same time. Bella jerked a bit and she looked at me curiously. I peered up at her from underneath my eyelashes with a smile and began to recite my questions.
"Isabella Marie Swan."
"Mary Alice Brandon Cullen," Jasper said right after me.
"Rosalie Lilian Hale," Emmett completed.
"Will you promise to be there every morning?" I continued.
"Every afternoon?" Jasper added.
"Every evening?" Emmett followed.
"And every night?" We stated together.
"Will you promise to be mine?" I carried on.
"Through bad times?" Jasper recited.
"Through good times?" Emmett asked.
"And every time in between?" We said simultaneously. "Will you be my wife?" I tensed for her answer.
Alice and Rosalie squealed their agreement and hugged their husbands but Bella still sat there staring at me. She seemed to be having an internal battle but I couldn't really tell. Suddenly, she seemed to snap out of it.
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen," she said softly. I loved how she said my name. It sounded like she was making it a song instead of just pronouncing the words. She bounded up and ran into my arms. I got up quickly and caught her before swinging her around in a circle lifting her off the ground. She ended up in my arms with me carrying her bridal style. "The answer to everything is yes!" She screamed.
I felt a wide grin spread throughout my face and I swung her around and around again. I felt like the luckiest man in the world. She yelped in delight before landing back on her feet.
Esme came over to Bella and pecked her on the cheek with a happy smile on her gentle face.
"Welcome to the family, Bella," she proclaimed.
"Thank you, Esme," Bella replied. Carlisle strode over too and gave Bella a hug.
"I always considered you a part of the family," he whispered in Bella's hair. She laughed lightly in response and Carlisle released her. "Now, if you ladies will sit back down."
Bella glanced at me quickly before sitting herself back down. I kneeled down once again and pulled the box out of my pocket and pulled it open. I pulled out the ring and was happy that Emmett and Jasper got the exact one I pictured. I placed down the box and took Bella's hand spreading her fingers out. She looked at me dumbfounded, the exact reaction I was hoping for. I slipped it on her ring finger slowly wanting this moment to last forever and the world only consisted of me and her. When I released her hand, I saw her beautiful smile as she studied the ring on her finger. She turned her palm over and it grew even bigger as she saw the words carved on there.
"Edward, this is beautiful," she murmured. She looked up and looked around to find no one but us. "Where is everyone?"
"Carlisle and Esme wanted to give us some privacy, and the others are . . . occupied," I chuckled as I tuned out of my family's thoughts to spare myself the nausea.
I got up to stretch and she spoke.
"Thank you, Edward." She grabbed the collar of my shirt and pulled me down to smack my lips with hers.
My weight and sudden momentum were too much for the chair to handle and it fell backwards along with Bella, which was the only thing keeping me standing so I fell too. When we landed the chair broke into pieces underneath our weight, and Bella broke out in laughter. I saw the table that was behind the chair that is now broken too and joined her. Even with our laughter I could still hear the awful noises upstairs but it seemed to make Bella laugh harder.
I was able to stop after a while and so did Bella. She turned to look at me and I met her gaze. I scooted so that I was lying closer to her.
"I will love you until forever too," she whispered her voice luring me in closer. I smiled and pulled her into a kiss.
Author's Note: Sigh. That was so fluffy and cute. REVIEW even if you don't like my sappiness.