I do not own twilight or it's characters.

I think this has been my favorite chapter so far. Hope you enjoy it.

3rd POV

Edward was bouncing his knee at the dinner table. It was something he did when he was anxious.

Usually Edward was very calm and collected. But the velvet ring box in his suit jacket had him out of sorts.

"You look very beautiful tonight Bella."

"Thank you Edward. You look very handsome as well."

This was about the extent of their conversation so far. The tension between the young couple even made the waiter feel awkward.

Bella was nervous. She was resisting the urge to bite her nails. Earlier this morning Bella had been very excited about the prospect of becoming engaged. But now that they are seated at a popular restaurant well known for it's romantic atmosphere it all suddenly became very real.

Every second that ticked by felt like minutes. Neither one of them talking, not even risking a glance at each other. Bella's conscience was eating at her. If she hadn't been so nosy this morning she would be none the wiser right now; but instead she knew a proposal was possible. It suddenly became clear that she herself had to answer an important question; one that she hadn't thought to ask herself.

Did she want to become Edward's wife?

She developed a pros and cons list in her head. Pros were he is handsome, sweet, kind, caring, he obviously had a decent job and could provide. She loved the way his touch affected her. He had gorgeous green eyes, and came from a wonderful family. As she furthered her list she realized she had yet to find one reason she shouldn't jump at becoming his wife. The answer hadn't shocked her in the least. She wanted to be with Edward. And any decent wife wouldn't leave her husband out to dry much like she was doing to Edward by her closed off, nervous demeanor. She had to fix this and fix it fast.

Bella could only assume how Edward felt right now especially if he was planning to ask her.

"I overheard James talking this morning. He was talking about proposing to Victoria." Bella blurted out.

Edward eyebrows rose up upon hearing Bella's outburst.

"I didn't say anything to Victoria though. But, I might have told Rosalie. Okay, I did tell Rose." Bella said biting her bottom lip.

Edward stayed silent and Bella took a deep breath before continuing.

"I'm very sorry. It wasn't my intention to ease drop on your conversation. And I understand if you change your mind and want to find some else who isn't nosy. But I'm hoping you will appreciate honesty. Edward, I don't know what our future holds or where we will be in three, five, ten years but I hope we will be exactly where we are right now, which is together. I want a marriage that is honest and open. I want a husband who is also a friend; some one I can share and confide in, and in turn they share and confide in me. I want a real marriage, with all the good and bad that comes along with it. My point for telling you this is because when, and if the time comes… and you feel like asking me to marry you, I want you to know what I expect from you… What I will expect from our union."

Bella grew concerned with Edward's silence. She wished she could read his mind at this exact moment. After what seemed like forever Edward finally spoke.

"All the things you have said I want as well… I want much more than a trophy wife. I want someone I can come home to after a hard day and rant too. I want someone who loves me more than my wallet... I crave someone who connects with me on a physical level as well as a mental one. I need this person in my life Bella."

Edward got up and slid his chair over to Bella's side of the table before sitting back down.

At this moment Edward was thankful he requested they have a secluded table away from prying eyes.

Edward cleared his throat before continuing. "I spent the majority of the day trying to come up this ridiculously romantic sappy speech. But… then I realized, instead of reading you poetry… which I'm sure would been horribly romantic." He chuckled quietly. "I could be myself and give you something from me. Not something regurgitated that others have wrote."

Bella gave a quiet laugh before adding. "And it saves you from having to memorize a poem."

"Oh yeah, that too. You caught that did you?" Edward laughed. "See this is why I need you in my life. It's only been 3 days and you already know me so well. Imagine where we will be in a year from now."

Looking deeply into Bella's eyes Edward took out a black velvet box from his jacket. He moved his chair out of the way and slowly he bent down until he was on one knee in front of Bella.

"Isabella, all of the things I ever needed or wanted in a wife I have found in the form of you. In your kindness, your big heart, your gentleness, sharp wit, and let's not forget the soft curves of your body." Edward said laughing when Bella blushed. "There's that beautiful blush. I need it all Bella, all of you. Isabella Marie Swan, would you do me the extraordinary honor of becoming my wife?"

Isabella's eyes were shiny with tears threatening to spill over. In the moment, she found she could hardly contain all the emotions she was feeling at once.

"Yes." Bella breathed out.

Edward smiled and almost had the ring box completely open before snapping it shut.

"You didn't talk to Giovanni recently have you? Is the ring at least going to be a surprise?" Edward asked.

Bella's laughed before playfully swatting Edwards shoulder.

"No, I don't know what ring you choose. But I'm sure it will be beautiful."

"Okay just making sure. How about you close your eyes, turn your head away and I will put the ring on your finger."

Laughing Bella did as told.

Edward quickly slid his chair back towards Bella and sat down. Carefully, he took the ring from the box and gently slid the ring on Bella's slender finger.

"Okay, you can look."

Bella looked at the ring and gasped before the emotions of the event won out and the flood gates opened.

"How, how did you get this?" Bella said through her tears.

"I'm confused I bought it. Do you not like it?"

"Oh Edward. No, I absolutely love it. But…well… this is going to sound silly and childish but I used to go to Eclipse and try this ring on." Bella blushed.

"I know Giovanni told me while we were there. He also told me you use to beg him not to sell it."

"I know but that's just the thing. I went there three weeks ago and he told me it had been sold to a couple while he was out of the store running errands." Bella said wiping her tears away with Kleenex she had in her purse.

"I guess Giovanni lied to you. Maybe with the debutante ball coming up he knew your suitor would come in to buy it for you. I'm actually thankful he did. I got to see the shock and amazement on your face when you saw your ring. I wasn't sure I was going to get to see that this morning when I purchased THE ring you were already in love with." Edward hugged me kissing my forehead.

"What a cruel joke." Bella frowned slightly before the light caught her ring and turned her frown into a wide smile.

"Thank you. It's the ring of my dreams." Bella leaned over to kiss Edward's cheek the same time Edward turned his head to kiss Bella's cheek and both Edward's and Bella's lips met for the first time.

Shocked Bella quickly pulled back touching her lips. She could still feel a slight tingling from his lips touching hers.

"Bella, I'm sorry."

"Edward…"

"It was an accident."

"Edward…"

"I was just going to kiss your cheek." Edward stammered.

"EDWARD! Please stop talking and kiss me again."

Edward reached out and gently caressed the nape of Bella's neck moving her long silky hair away. Slowly bringing her head toward his Edward captured Bella's lips with his own.

Yes, in the moment Edward was very thankful he had requested a secluded table. Far… Far…Far away from prying eyes.

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