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Edward wiped away a tear that was slowly falling down my cheek.
"I love you Edward."
He smiled and wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close.
"I love you too Bella, more than anything." Then he softly kissed my hair.
"You ready to go back sir?" Tommy asked.
He pulled away and looked at me, "You ready?"
I nodded my head yes and smiled.
"Yes Tommy, bring us back."
"Right away Prince."
For the rest of the ride home I was in complete bliss, everything was perfect.
"Can I ask you something Bella?"
"Yeah, sure."
"Uh…" He voice started to sound nervous. "Did you know I was going to do this?"
I blushed. "Truthfully, I had no clue…in fact, I thought you didn't want to marry me."
Edward looked shocked, "What? How could you think that?"
"Well because at the press thing when that reporter asked about us, you froze. Then Emmett and Jasper proposed, and then after that it felt like you were ignoring me." I started rambling but his quiet voice stopped me.
"Bella, I'm so sorry. I just wanted it to be perfect when I asked you…"
"It was Edward." I smiled and hugged him tightly.
We got back to the palace at around ten or so. I told Edward I wanted to go change into something comfortable. When I walked in my room Alice and Rosalie were already inside waiting for me.
"Sooo…"Alice was about to fly off the chair with excitement, but I could tell she was trying to hold it in.
I smiled and slowly pulled my hand out from behind my back and showed then the ring. Their eyes bulged and they both shot off the chair towards me.
"Yes! He did it! He finally did it!" Alice screamed hugging me.
"This is awesome! We are all three marrying the most amazing, most sweetest, more perfect guys!" Rosalie shouted with enthusiasm.
"Oh my gosh!" Alice was still yelling. "I didn't think I was going to keep that from you any longer!"
Rosalie turned to Alice and slapped her.
"Oops."
"What do you mean keep that from me? Did you guys know he was going to propose to me? How long?!"
"Uh, since graduation…"Alice whispered.
"You knew that long and you let me suffer?!"
"Hey, it was worth it wasn't it? You had no clue." Rosalie reasoned.
They were right, I was surprised and that made it all the better. "Yeah, you're right."
They squealed and gave me another hug.
"Guys, I need to get this dress off!" I complained and my sisters started laughing.
Knock, knock
"You go change Bella, I'll get it."
"Thanks Alice."
I walked to my closet and took off my heels. Omg my feet are killing me.
I was in the middle of putting my old sweats on when Alice and Rosalie came running into my closet.
"Bella!"
"What Rose?" I called.
They flew through the doorway with an evil expression on their faces.
"What?" I asked suspiciously.
They just smiled, "Get those old sweats off and put on your Victoria's Secret pajamas." Alice ordered.
"Yes, and then we need to redo your makeup, you know tone it down a little but still make you hot. Oh, and your hair…we should put it up, right Alice?"
"What?!" I yelled. "No! No more makeovers, what is going on?"
"That was Edward at the door, the boys invited us to watch a movie downstairs."
Before I could say anything they were ripping off my "ugly" pajamas and throwing on "cute" ones while fixing my hair and makeup.
Three and a half minutes later I was ready to go.
"Come one Bella, we're going to get ready." Alice grabbed my hand pulling me to her room.
A few minutes later we were all ready to go. We stood in front of Rosalie's full length mirror checking our outfits. Rosalie had a deep red silk pajama shirts with a black three quarter length sleeve shirt. Alice had silver and gray plaid flannel pants with a lavender spaghetti strap tank top. I was wearing a pair of white silky pajama pants with a deep blue tank top.
"See Bella you look super cute with out over doing it." Alice told me. "So stop complaining."
I looked at her and rolled my eyes.
Knock, knock
"Oh! I'll get it!" Rosalie ran over and opened the door.
"Hey girls you ready?"
"Hey Emmett, yeah we are." Rosalie said. "Alice, Bella."
"Coming." We called.
"So where are we going Em?" Rosalie asked her fiancé.
"Our theater room. It's kind of like our 'secret' hang out."
"Secret, huh?" I laughed.
Emmett just smiled and continued through the palace.
We finally went through a dark hallway and came to a dead end with a painting of the palace hanging on the wall.
"Is this a joke?" I asked.
He laughed and slapped his forehead. "Geez, why do you not trust me?"
Alice gave him an evil watchful eye.
Emmett put his hand on the bottom right corner of the wall and pushed. The wall slowly opened up and Emmett walked through.
My sisters and I didn't go in right away.
"Whoa, this is so cool!" Alice squeaked. "It is like their 'secret layer'". She smiled.
"Alice, hot princes don't have secret layers, they have party pads." Rosalie laughed.
"True!" Alice giggled.
We walked through the moveable wall into their 'secret layer'/'party pad'.
When walked in we had to go around a corner to actually get inside. As we walked around the corner we noticed the lights were bright.
"Oh my gosh…" I was speechless at the actual size of the room.
At the very back was a large, I mean very large theater screen with theater seats that were like giant couches lined up in front of it. Off to the right was a massive candy counter complete with a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, soft serve ice cream machine, with all sorts of candy behind the glass case. A soda machine was on top of the counter next to the nacho maker. To the left of the room there was an arcade with a pool table, fuse ball, ping pong, air hockey and many other arcade games.
"Hey girls." Jasper said coming out from another room.
"What's in there Jazz?" Alice asked him.
He looked over his shoulder towards the door, "The bowling alley. It's the back way to get in."
"No way." We said together.
"Where's Edward?" I asked turning to Emmett who was behind the candy counter.
"Uh, he's in the back getting the movie together."
Just then he came out from a room next to the screen. As soon as I saw him my heart fluttered and he gave me a crooked smile.
"You ready to watch a movie?" Jasper asked us.
Alice walked over to him and grabbed his hand. "What is it?"
"The Shining." Emmet grinned.
"Wha…what?" I asked stuttering a little. Crap, I hate scary movies.
"Are you scared Bella?" Emmett said teasing me.
"No…no." I could tell I didn't sound convincing.
Edward came up to me. "We can watch something else if you want Bella."
"No Edward! I chose the movie and you're not allowed to change it!" Emmett said sounding like a little kid.
Everyone laughed. "Emmett it's ok." I told him.
My sisters and I hated scary movies but none of us were going to admit it. Edward went over and turned it on. Alice and Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie went over and sat down on one of the theater sofas. I followed behind them and plopped on one too. Edward walked back over to us but bent down next to one of the seats and grabbed a blanket. He came over and sat down and wrapped the blanket around me.
"Thanks." I said blushing.
"Do you want something to eat or anything?"
"No thanks."
He wrapped his arm around me and pulled me close and then kissed me on the head. The movie started and I glanced over at my sisters to see them flinch just a tad. I slightly giggled to myself but I knew soon enough I would be hiding down in the couch trembling.
An hour into the movie and Alice was on top of Jasper hiding, Emmett was in Rosalie's lap and Edward was laughing.
I was okay, but towards the end I was just freaked.
I buried my face into Edward's shirt and he would softly chuckle every time I grabbed onto him even more.
"Ouch." Edward smiled moving my hand. "You're ring was jabbing me."
I blushed and situated my hand better. "Sorry."
"I thought Emmett would be man." Edward laughed to himself.
Jasper eventually hit Emmett making him sit up straight.
I had my eyes closed huddled in Edward's chest for the rest of the movie.
"You guys did this on purpose." I grumbled in Edward's chest.
He laughed, "Why so Emmett could crawl over Rosalie like a baby?"
That made me laugh. Then finally, but not soon enough the movie was over.
Emmett stood up and stretched. "I love that movie!"
We all stared at him and laughed. "Yeah, we could tell you enjoyed it." Jasper teased.
Emmett turned to him and growled. " I was not scared."
"We didn't say you were, we just said you enjoyed it." I told him innocently.
"Yeah you're the one that mentioned being scared." Jasper said grinning.
"Were you?" Edward asked raising an eyebrow.
Emmett covered his face. "Ah! Guys shut up!"
Everyone laughed at him while Rosalie gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"We better head off to bed." Alice said yawning.
Watching her made me yawn too. But mine was of course louder which made me blush.
Edward wrapped his arms around my shoulders and headed out of the room. Walking through the dark hallways towards our rooms' upstairs was creepy, but it was bearable with Edward beside me.
It must have been storming out because I could hear the wind blowing into the windows. There is no way I'm going to be able to sleep tonight.
With every little shadow or sound I'd jump and Edward would laugh.
"Bella, are you going to be okay tonight?" He asked and I could tell he was smiling.
I glared at him, although it was probably too dark for him to see.
"Yes. I'm fine." I answered a little too harshly but I heard him just chuckle.
We eventually made it up the stairs and he walked me to my bedroom door. The moonlight was coming through the window in the hallway lightly shining against Edward's face. The soft light accented his features perfectly while his green eyes glowed.
I opened my door but just stood there staring at the gorgeous angel standing in my door way.
"Night Bella." He said putting his face closer to mine. He whispered "sleep tight, I love you" in my ear just before he pressed his lips to mine.
The kiss was deep and soft and it made my knees buckle below me. Too soon he pulled away.
"Night Edward." I managed to let out.
He turned to head back to his room when my brain finally functioned again and I yelled out after him, "I love you."
He turned back to me and smiled that was so bright it lit up the dark hallway as he disappeared in the shadows of his room.
I walked in my room and quietly shut the door fanning myself. Wow. He's good.
I had forgotten all about how scared I was until I was alone. Since I was already in my pajamas I quickly ran into my bathroom to wash up and brush my teeth. When I was done I hopped in my bed curling up into my covers.
Even though I was pretty exhausted I couldn't fall asleep. Today had been a crazy day, and the most amazing of my life. Instead of worrying about the wind outside I closed my eyes and went through the events that had happened. For the first time that night I told myself I was engaged out loud, it felt so weird…like it was too good to be true.
I opened my eyes and looked at my ring, it was so beautiful and I couldn't be happier. But as soon as I opened my eyes I realized I was alone in the dark, and Jack Nicholson from the Shining was somewhere in here too ready to kill me. Stop Bella! There's nothing in here!
I tried slamming my eyes shut and humming to myself so I couldn't see or hear anything.
What was that? It's nothing. Stop it!
The wind blew against the walls of my room making them squeak. This is crazy. You're just making yourself more scared.
What seemed like an eternity was only like five minutes and I couldn't take it. I threw the covers off me and jumped out of bed, I wanted Edward.
I ran out of my door but when I got to the hall I slowed down just in case I tripped and caused a commotion.
The moon barley lit a walkway for me heading to Edward's room. Just as I was about to reach Edward's door someone grabbed me and pulled me up against the wall making my heart stop.
Before I had a change to scream a velvety smooth voice whispered in my ear. "What are you doing?"
My heart started to beat again when I knew it was Edward.
"Uh, I don't know…what are you doing?"
"I was down in the kitchen." He answered.
"Oh."
"Were you coming to see me?" He asked smugly. "Were you scared?"
"Psh, no." I said lowering my head.
I wiggled from his hold on me and started to head back to my room.
"You can stay in my room tonight Bella." He said sweetly sounding concerned.
"No. I'm not scared."
Just then another gust of wind slammed into the palace and I ran into Edward's arms.
When I wrapped my arms around his neck he chuckled and picked me up and carried me into his room.
He walked over to his bed and gently placed me under the covers tucking me in. Then he kissed my forehead.
"Night Bella."
"Where you going?" I asked sadly thinking he was leaving.
"Going to grab a pillow and blanket from the closet."
When he came back out he went over and laid down on the couch.
I sat up a little, "What are you doing?"
He smiled, "Going to bed, sleep Bella."
Edward was being a gentleman like always so I gave up and let my head hit the pillow.
As soon as I laid down I smelled his sheets which smelled just like Edward helping me drift off to sleep.
Just before I was completely asleep I opened one eye to see Edward on his couch asleep looking adorable as ever.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!"
Edward and I shot out of bed as we heard a blood curdling scream from down the hall. Edward looked at me frantically.
"That's Rosalie's scream!"
We ran down the hall to see Rosalie pounding Emmett repeatedly with her fists.
"Rose! Rose!" Alice was yelling trying to yank her off him.
Emmett was crouched in a ball laughing hysterically clutching his stomach.
"EMMETT CULLEN I SWEAR IF YOU EVER DO ANYTHING LIKE THAT AGAIN I'LL KILL YOU!" Rosalie yelled clawing away at him.
I ran over to try and help Alice get her off of him. When she realized we were all standing there watching she straightened up and quit.
Emmett was still laughing rolling on the floor.
"What did you do man?" Jasper asked.
"WHAT DID HE DO?! I'LL TELL YOU WHAT HE DID!" Rosalie began ranting. "He barges into my room and yells 'HERE'S JOHNNY!' like in the Shining and scared me to death!
Edward and Jasper looked at their brother and then each other. They slapped their foreheads and looked down to the ground. The ends of their lips started to twitch and I knew they were trying to hold back a laugh.
"Emmett…why…why…" Jasper asked shaking his head.
Emmett was able to stifle some of his laughter. " You…you should of seen…seen her face!" He said in between laughs wiping a tear off his cheek.
"GR! I'm sleeping with Alice tonight!" Rosalie growled stomping away. "You're dead meat Emmett Cullen!" We heard her yell before slamming Alice's door shut.
"Well, night guys." Alice said still in shock and followed Rosalie. "You coming in here too Bella?"
I looked at Edward and blushed. "Uh, no."
Alice looked confused and then smiled brightly. "Okay, night!"
Jasper walked over to help Emmett up, "Dude, you're an idiot. Honestly, what was the point of that?"
Emmett headed back to his room still laughing. "You should of seen her face…"
"What time is it?" I asked turning to Edward.
"Not sure…I think around five or something."
"Five?! I'm going back to bed." I headed back to Edward's room and climbed back into his comfy big bed.
Edward headed back over to the couch smiling and laid down.
"What's so funny?"
He just shook his head. "Nothing." He laid he his on the pillow. "You just look cute over there." Then he rolled over and went back to sleep.
I was still blushing when I fell back asleep.
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(?) POV
"How much?"
"Ten grand flat."
"Each?"
"Ha, no."
"Then no deal."
"Fine. Ten grand each."
"What do you want us to do?"
"Track them down, mostly her. Get anything that may look bad."
"Is this going to work?"
"Well you may have to go as far as seducing her."
"I'll do anything to destroy Cullen."
"Good. Start as soon as possible."
"You got it."
XX XXX XX
The next time I opened my eyes I saw the sun pouring through the windows. I looked over to the couch and noticed Edward wasn't there.
I sat up and looked around to find him already showered and dressed sitting on the bed next to me. The sun lit his bronze hair making it lighter. It was slightly wet, and still had the 'just got out of bed' look.
"Morning Bella." His crooked smile made my heart skip a beat.
"Hi Edward."
Edward should have a restriction: No dazzling people before noon. It's too much on the heart.
"You want to go down to breakfast?"
I threw the covers off of me and got up. "Yeah, let me go shower and get ready first."
"Okay, I'll come get you in about 20 minutes, is that okay?"
"Yep." I headed out of his room towards mine
XX XXX XX
Edward and I walked down to the dining room hand in hand to find everyone there. Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, who was actually sitting happily with Rosalie, Alice, and Jasper.
"Good morning everyone." Edward said.
"Hey." We heard from everyone.
Esme had Edward and me come sit next to her.
"Bella so how are you today?" She asked excited about something, and then I realized she hadn't seen the ring, and I wasn't quite sure if she had heard the news or not.
"I'm good, how are you?" I asked trying to find a good time to show her the ring.
"Bella just show her, she knows already!" Alice squealed from across the table.
Everyone laughed and Esme nodded happily.
I blushed as I showed her the ring Edward gave me.
"Oh goodness! All three of my boys engaged! This is so exciting!" She exclaimed.
Just then Pierce walked in towards Carlisle and whispered something. Carlisle just nodded and Pierce left the room. Edward eyed him suspiciously but Carlisle looked away.
"It's such a lovely day today, why don't you boys take the girls outside." Esme offered.
Jasper, Emmett and Edward shook their heads in agreement.
"Oh that sounds fun!" Alice said enthusiastically.
We finished our breakfast and my sisters and I headed back to our rooms to change into something 'fit' for outside. Well, at least that's what Alice and Rosalie said to do. They guys said they would meet us back here when we were done.
Edward's POV:
"Dad, what did Pierce tell you?"
My dad didn't answer right away and just fidgeted at his seat.
"Yeah dad." Jasper added.
"Well, this may only upset Edward." He began.
"What?" I asked unable to wait any longer.
"Tanya is back in Wales and her family are on the way. They will be here by the afternoon."
I stiffened in my seat. "No! I don't want her with in ten feet of Bella!"
Emmett got up and stood beside me. "Dad, I don't even want her around Bella. Or any of the girls."
"Listen boys, they are the royal family of Wales which means they can come here whenever they please. Now, I will make sure nothing happens, but please be on your best behavior. After all Edward, you are the next king which means you must act exceptionally well."
I growled and slumped back down in my chair waiting for Bella to come back down. Jasper and Emmett did the same waiting for Alice and Rosalie.
As soon as our father left the room Jasper said, "We'll just have to make sure she doesn't enjoy her stay."
"I'd be glad to help in any way." Pierce said walking by the room trying to act inconspicuous.
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BPOV:
"So Rose, what made you forgive Emmett?" I asked my sister on our way back down to the boys."
She grinned happily. "He promised me a trip to Paris this weekend."
Alice and I dropped our mouths open.
"Paris?! What? No fair!" Alice whined.
"Dang, I wish Edward would mess up so he would have to take me somewhere." I joked as we headed back into the dining room.
Alice all of the sudden became excited. "We need to start planning our weddings soon!"
Oh know...That is one thing I don't enjoy...party planning. "Hey, how bout you guys do that?" I asked hoping they wouldn't need my help.
"Yeah right Bella, you're not getting out of this one!" Alice threatened.
Dang.
When we walked in the dining room we could feel the tension in the air.
Edward was sitting in the chair with his fingers pinching the bridge of his nose.
"What's wrong?" I asked worried.
He looked at me but didn't answer right away. "Tanya is going to be here soon."
My stomach sunk. No.
Can you guess who the mystery people are? Well nothing really eventful happened in this chapter, but you will find out who the mystery people are and what they are doing in the next chapter. Also you will see Tanya again, and you want anything to happen to her let me know. I hope you liked it! Please review!! :D Thanks!
