Previously…

He chuckled, "Hey beautiful." She stopped smiling widely, "Hey handsome, I thought you were shooting today."

"It's raining. I can't mess my hair up you know." She paid for the shoes taking the bag.

"I know your perfectly messy hair."

"Hmmm….what are you doing?" He asked curious. She sighed, "Getting your son some shoes." She glanced at Lauren who was smiling widely listening to her conversation. She tried to walk away. "How about you?"

"It's raining all week here all the indoor shoots are done, and they have to have the sun so…I have time off. I spoke with this extremely sexy woman last night and she gave me this wonderful idea."

"Really?" She smirked, "What idea was that?"

She felt warm lips on her ear, "To make that phone call a reality."

She dropped the phone turning. "Edward!" He grinned widely lifting her into his arms and kissing her deeply then chuckled, "Hello love."

"Daddy!"

He set her down kneeling to pick up his son, "Hey little man, I missed you so much. Did you get some new shoes?"

"Yes, do you want to see?"

"I sure do, how about when we get home ok?" He watched Bella pick up her phone and slip it into her purse. Lauren moved forward, "Well hello Edward, me and Bella were just catching up."

He looked at her oddly a moment then tilted his head in thought. "Do I know you?" He remembered all of the times she had treated Bella badly and refused to acknowledge her.

"Do you….of course you know me, Lauren."

"Ah yes." He smiled extending his hand, "Of course. Pleasure to meet you again, I am sorry but I have trouble remembering names I meet so many people."

"I imagine you do. I was just telling Bella we should catch up." She brushed her hair back trying to look seductive. Bella groaned resting her head on his chest, "Baby?" He immediately closed his eyes welcoming the warmth of her body.

"Yes love?"

"I want to go home and spend time with you." She pleaded. He kissed her head, "I know baby, me too." He sat Timmy down taking his hand, "Perhaps we will Lorie."

"It's Lauren." She growled. Bella tried not to laugh. He shook his head, "My apologies, I must go and see to my family. It was a pleasure." He slid his hand around Bella's waist and headed out the door. They had not made it far when she busted out laughing, "You didn't seriously forget who she was?"

"No, I just remember the hell she put you through. Let's say I have a selective memory. She isn't worth remembering." He pulled Timmy's hand, "Stay close son."

"What about me?"

He smirked as his eyes traveled over her petite body. She had on a pair of snug fitting jeans and a sweatshirt, it was perfectly Bella. "Ah yes, you." Grabbing her hip he pulled her against him, "You are just plain sinful my love, it is cruel to dangle such temptation in front of a wanton man."

"Really?" She teased. It felt so good to have him here, it felt right. She didn't know why but him being here like this fit, in Los Angeles it never felt this comfortable. He released her taking her hand and walking, "So, what's on the agenda? I'm starved."

"Me too!" Timmy said as he jumped from box to box on the sidewalk. Edward watched him a moment.

"Hmmm, then we should eat."

Bella shrugged, "It's fine with me. Just please, no McDonald's. I get so tired of McDonald's." Timmy pouted, "But mommy." Edward chuckled watching them interact, he was such a beautiful child and he pouted just like his mom.

"Pizza?" He suggested." Timmy nodded and Bella agreed. They slipped into her car and she started off, "Where is your car?"

"I had a taxi drop me off. I was hoping to find you since I called Emmett and he told me where you had mentioned going."

"Where are your things?"

He laughed, "Actually I tossed them over the fence at your house it is locked. I figured it would be safe." She chuckled, "You are nuts."

"Yes, about you." He couldn't help but stare, she was so beautiful. She didn't have any make-up on and she didn't need it. She was naturally breathtaking and this was just how he remembered her, just how he loved her. Perfect as always.

He slid his hand onto her thigh, "I know it wasn't long, but Bella I missed you so much. It's like I can't breathe without you there."

"Is that healthy?" She teased.

He sighed, "I am serious." She looked into his eyes and then into the back seat, "We can talk later."

"All right."

They sat in the restaurant relaxing. He watched Timmy eat and smiled, "He has quite the appetite."

"I remember you did at his age too."

He thought back and nodded in agreement. He couldn't deny the feeling that this felt right, it felt like home being here with her. No glitz and glamour and he didn't miss it. He slid his hand across the table to take hers. He toyed with her ring. Her hand was so small compared to his it amazed him how well it fit inside his. He liked it small, he felt protective and needed.

He didn't know why her small hand would make him feel that way, maybe it wasn't her small hand at all. Perhaps it was her small waist, her full lips or her slender neck. Maybe even the way she tilted her head and tapped her finger on the table when she was thinking, or the way she curled around her knees when she was nervous. All of these things he loved about her.

She smiled, "You are staring at me."

"You are beautiful." He leaned forward kissing her hand. She blushed, turning as the waiter handed them the check. Edward handed him a bill and they stood.

"I'll meet you at the door." She whispered kissing him lightly and heading to the bathroom. He smiled, "Come on Tim."

"Daddy, do you think for Christmas I could get a go cart?"

"I don't know. I don't think your mommy would agree to that. We will see." He looked out the door realizing how much he actually missed this small place. Everything about it reminded him of his past and of Bella. He felt warm hands on his stomach and smiled.

"You know, I could stare at you butt all day Mr. Cullen." She whispered sensuously in his ear. He inhaled deeply, "Really? I didn't realize you were that kind of girl."

"I am full of surprises." She released him walking to his side and allowing him to rest his hand on her waist.

"Yes, that I knew."

They spent the day outside, relaxing in the park. They went to the movies and did everything a normal couple would do. People recognized him, but they gave a polite nod. No one rushed him as they would in another location. They arrived home late and he put Timmy to bed.

She smiled when he came out, "I brought your bags in they are on my bed." He smiled back watching her move to sit on the couch. He looked around her small home. It was easy to relax here, it was calm and inviting and it was so Bella. He moved to sit beside her pulling her into his arms.

"I missed you." He whispered into her hair.

"I wasn't gone that long." She teased. He smiled sadly. He knew she was right but it didn't change the fact that it was how he felt. He loved her and having her with him made him realize just how much he had felt alone before. He looked at her ring, "Bella…I've been thinking over what I said."

"About what babe?" She repositioned herself so she was laying with her head on his lap looking up at him. He toyed with her hair gently.

"When I gave you the ring, I said I wasn't ready yet." He watched her face to see how badly she would react but she didn't. She simply smiled, "It's ok Edward. It will take time." He shook his head no, "No, no that is not what I mean. I mean yes time is good, but no I…I have had years Bella. I've loved you for as long as I can remember. I can't think of a time I didn't love you. Having you with me you showed me just how lonely I was, just how secluded and alone."

He sighed looking away, "I was afraid, lonely, and angry that we couldn't be together. I didn't understand why. Now I know about Timmy and I don't want us apart anymore. I am so happy when you are with me. I don't want to wait forever, I feel like that is all I have done is wait."

"What are you saying?"

"Bella, marry me."

She looked at him stunned and sat up, "Edward you can't mean that."

He moved to kneel in front of her, "Yes I can. I laid awake all night and thought about it. It was all so clear, I couldn't for the life of me figure out what we were waiting on. It was always meant to be. Why not do it, be my wife Bella. Make me the happiest man in the world."

""You're crazy! Your career and…"

He stood, "My career is completed. I have one more film then I spend time with you and my son and start school. I don't care about anything else anymore except what we want, what we need. I have bent to their will for years. I have given my blood, my sweat, and my tears to be the star they wanted. Now I want to be the man of your dreams, the man you love, you deserve."

She felt a warm tear run down her cheek, "You always were." He caressed her cheek wiping the tear with his thumb, "Tell me what you want. What do you want from me?"

"I think it would be great to have a normal life and for you to be a doctor like your father. You were always so good with people. I want you happy, I want Timmy happy."

"No Bella, I asked what would make you happy. When you think in your heart what you want…what do you see?" He lifted her chin brushing his lips lightly against hers, "What do you feel when I touch you like this?"

"Fire." She whispered hoarsely. He nodded leaning forward which forced her to lean back. He laid gently on her stroking her cheek, "What do you feel here." He kissed her chest over her heart. He looked up meeting her dark eyes, "What do you want from me?"

"I want so many things…" She trailed off. He nodded moving up and kissing her nose, "Such as."

"I want a home with you." He buried his face in her hair then kissed her neck, "What else." She could feel his body heat radiating into her and gripped the waist of his shirt.

"I want you like this always."

He leaned up smirking and pressing into her, "Oh I think you can do better than that love." She gasped, "I want us."

"Really? How do you want us?" His warm fingers trailed over her shoulder bone then down her arm.

"Edward, I can't…" he interrupted her, "How do you want us Bella?"

"I want you to love me." She whispered breathlessly. He moaned kissing the top of her chest as she arched to him. "Oh I do my love. I do love you so much. Tell me, what else do you want? Tell me about our future."

She felt her breathing increase when his hand squeezed her side and his lips nibbled her chin.

"I want to be with you forever."

"You do? Forever?" He asked biting her lightly. She groaned, "Yes." He smiled slipping his hands under her shirt to trace circles on her stomach, "What else do you want from me? Do you want a baby Bella? Do you want to have a baby with me in the future?"

"Yes."

"Do you want me to settle down, become a doctor and be more the man you deserve?" He slid her shirt up moving down to press his cool lips to her abdomen. She shivered, "I want you to do what makes you happy, whatever it is we will find a way."

"Marry me Bella." He asked again unbuttoning her jeans. She squirmed panting, "Edward, please."

"Please what?"

She reached down placing her hands on his, but he simply pushed them away sliding back up onto her and holding her hands above her head. He looked deeply into her beautiful golden eyes, she was so beautiful and he loved her more than anything.

"Marry me." He asked again running his tongue over her lips. She trembled trying to move but he held her tight, "Uh uh uh, you didn't answer me love. I can be very persuasive."

"Edward." She cried.

"Bella." He answered back with a smile. "You know what I want, give it to me."

"I…"

"Say it."

She shook her head as his lips trailed her neck finally resting against her ear, "Say it Bella."

"Edward…" She moaned squirming.

He smirked pressing harder into her and biting the lobe of her ear. She jumped slightly, "I am getting tired of waiting Bella, say it!" He demanded more forcefully. She turned meeting his eyes, "I love you."

"Say it." He replied back.

"Yes." She whispered finally, only then did he crush his lips on hers. She didn't have time to think, to breathe, because the next thing she knew they were in her room, on her bed, and he could have asked her anything and she would have gladly agreed.

She smelt bacon and rolled over yawning. The sun was streaming in the window and she glanced at the clock that said 10am. Her eyes bugged, she had not slept this late in ages. Had she really been that tired? She thought about it and stretched feeling the soreness in her muscles and smiled, yeah she had but it was a good tired. She slipped into the bathroom grabbing her toothbrush and flipping on the water. It was then she dropped the brush staring at her left hand there was a large diamond on it, a diamond where there hadn't been before and she knew he didn't give her one last night, at least not while she was awake.

She stared at it in shock, it was beautiful. It was bigger than she would have picked, but she would give him some leeway after all he did pick it out, and it was the thought that counted. He knew she liked simple things, she knew he was making a statement that she was his and she wouldn't argue that point. Finishing getting dressed and putting her hair up she walked into the kitchen.

"Hi mommy."

"Morning slugger." She kissed his head. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, daddy made me breakfast. He said we could go play ball with Uncle Emmett today." She nodded, "Wow that sounds cool. Mommy needs to check in on the shop." She turned looking him over, he was dressed only in jeans and a white button up shirt that wasn't buttoned. Sexy had to be a word they came up with after he was born. She smiled, "Morning."

He handed her a plate kissing her, "Morning beautiful, sleep well?"

"I'm a little sore, but I slept well."

He chuckled, "Well I am sorry you are sore. I can't imagine why. Perhaps I can give you a massage later and get the kinks out."

"I'll think about it." She said with a wink.

Timmy stood handing Edward his plate and running off to the living room. Edward sat down with his coffee, "You slept quite late. I guess you were tired."

She watched him curiously, "I woke up with this heavy weight on my left hand." He looked down at it, "Really?" He lifted her hand examining it, "Nice, Santa come in the middle of the night?"

"No, but you did." She said with a smirk.

He choked spitting his coffee everywhere. She giggled, "Well, I can't believe I got one over on the Edward Cullen. I think you must be rubbing off."

He raised an eyebrow wiping off his chest, "Yes well there can only be one you know." She enjoyed the rest of her breakfast in silence with him as he read the paper and rinsed her plate. "So since you are going with Emmett want me to drop you off?"

"Nope, no need."

"Oh, he is picking you up?"

"No." He stood beside her rinsing his cup. She looked at him oddly, "Then what?" He shrugged, "I am moving back right? I mean that's sort of the plan so since you were sleeping late I ran out and bought a car."

"You ran out and bought a car?" She said shocked.

He shrugged, "Yes, Timmy picked it out. He is mean with the sales people let me tell you, a dealer that one is."

"What did you get?"

He took her hand walking her to the garage. She dreaded seeing what was probably some overpriced Jaguar or who knows what other foreign named car. Her mouth dropped when she saw it was a Volvo. He smirked, "What were you expecting? A Lamborghini?"

"Well…I wouldn't have been surprised."

He chuckled, "I like Volvo always have you know that. I don't want to draw attention to myself anyway. Do you like it?"

"Yes, it's very nice."

"Good. I know you will be driving it too." He kissed her head, "Come on I need to get dressed and get going. Emmett will think I bailed on him." She agreed knowing she needed to check in on the shop. Rosalie had said it was running great, but that didn't mean she didn't miss it.

After they dressed he kissed her, "Call you soon ok?"

"Ok baby have fun."

He winked and they headed out. She pulled up in front of the store. It seemed like it had been forever since she had been here, it was odd to suddenly feel out of place here. Walking inside she looked around. It was still in perfect condition. She walked into the back where Rose was talking to an employee and she turned, "Bella!"

She shooed the girl and hugged her, "I'm glad you came, we are booming thanks to your little People article. I guess word got out you ran the place."

"I have help."

Rose smiled, "So Emmett tells me lover boy is in town." She nodded, "He is, he missed me." She set her purse down and her ring caught the light, Rose gasped grabbing her hand, "Oh my god! He proposed!"

"Shhh…It's kind of private!" Bella said looking around. Rose smiled looking at the ring, "Oh my goodness, this thing probably cost more than my house."

"Ok, that makes me feel bad. I didn't pick it out." Bella said with a frown.

Rose elbowed her, "Don't let it make you feel bad, it's great. He can afford it and if he wanted you to have it so be it. So…when is the big day? More importantly how did he propose?"

She was silent a minute then bit her lip. Rose raised a curious eyebrow, "Tell me he didn't do it while you two were making love."

"No, no not exactly, he was trying to talk me into it actually….I mean to marry him and well….it worked." She was hoping Rose wouldn't push too much, but she knew that was pushing the issue. This was Rose after all.

Rose smirked, "How was he talking you into it?" She couldn't resist laughing when Bella blushed.

"Yes, well you better think of a better story then that for when people ask."

Bella sighed, "I guess you are right. I definitely don't want that in writing." They both laughed then. She could only imagine what the press would come up with. She picked up a rose and inhaled deeply, it smelled sweeter than it ever had, isn't it funny how love does that?

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