So here is an epilogue to my story. I had to end my story but I still had to let you know what happened with John. So here is just an epilogue. It is the end to my story. But enjoy!
This was our first Christmas in our house. Our new house that is. Our parents agreed we could have Christmas in Forks early and then spend Christmas Eve and Christmas at our house. So here Alice, Jasper, Edward, and I are sitting in our living room on our first Christmas Eve together. I don't think I could get any happier than this moment. I'm sitting in Edward's arms and talking with the 3 of them about old times and the new ones we are going to make. Things have turned around in my life. Edward transferred colleges and is now going to school with Alice, Jasper, and I. I truly felt like the Cullens were whole as a family again now that Edward and me were together. And my dad and Edward have got along. I just sat there taking everything in. I was making sure this was really real.
Alice was Alice and went a tad bit over board for Christmas but I liked it. It made it feel like home. There were so many decorations. The best part was the tree. The four of us decorated it ourselves. It was something I'd remember forever. Alice and me singing Christmas songs while Jasper and Edward shook their heads and put the lights on the tree. But they ended up joining in when we put the ornaments on. I couldn't help but smile every time I looked at the tree.
All my new memories have slowly replaced all the bad ones from John. It made me sleep better at night that he was in jail for what he did. The trial was hard but it wasn't long thanks for John admitting that he did it. He tried apologizing but I never accepted it. He was put away for 8 years. It was hard for me to hear him explain that night when my lawyer asked him to explain it. I wanted to run away. I remember looking back at the Cullens and my dad and they all looked like they were going to kill him. When the jury found him guilty and the cop put the handcuffs on him he mouthed "I'm truly sorry Bells. I love you." I just looked away. My family was there to greet me with hugs.
But that is the past and I can't change it. I have this amazing boyfriend, an amazing best friend, and a great family. I couldn't ask for more.
"Ok presents!!" Alice's screech brought me back to reality. I groaned, I hated this part of Christmas.
"Come on Love, you gotta get used to getting presents." Edward said while he pushed me up on my feet so we could get our presents.
"I will never get used to this part." I scolded him for even saying that. I went a got my presents from under the tree. I got something for the 3 of them. I hated getting presents but sometimes I enjoyed giving presents.
"All right let's switch!" We all handed out our presents from each other. "Ok we can each open every present expect the one from our lover." She winked. I opened one from Jasper first. "JASPER! I love it!" I screamed with pure excitement when I opened the present and saw the new Ipod nano. It was red. He laughed before he opened my present. His eyes widened when he saw his presents. "2 first row tickets and backstage passes to go see Linkin Park! BELLA! How did you get these?" He shouted.
"That is for me to know and you to never find out," I winked. We hugged each other. As did Edward and Alice after they opened their presents from each other.
Now I was on to Alice's present. I was truly scared. The box was big. I hesitantly opened it. The first thing I saw was a big collage of pictures. There were so many pictures. It was cute. I opened a small box that was also in the big box and saw a necklace. It was the shape of a heart and had writing on it. I read it. "Best friends are there through it all, never give up, and always give you a reason to smile. I love you."
"Alice! This necklace is beautiful! I love this collage! Thank you!" Edward put the necklace on while I watched Alice open my present. She screamed and I was surprised the windows didn't shatter. I got her the coach purse she wanted, coach shoes, coach wallet, and coach earrings. "How did you know this was the purse I wanted?" She just stared in shock.
"I'm just that good." I said cocky and got up to hug her. Edward and Jasper thanked each other for their presents. Now it was the last gifts. I was nervous, I had no idea what Edward had got me.
"Edward, can you open first?" I asked nervously, I wanted to know if he liked my gift. He nodded and started to unwrap my present. He pulled out the first gift, which were dog tags that said Edward and Bella forever. I love you. He had a huge grin and kissed me before moving on to the next. He then pulled out his new iphone that he has been dying for. He screeched like I'd never heard him. He picked me up in his arms and squeezed me tight and thanked me many times.
"I have one more but I will do that later." I said and started opening my present. I was more nervous than I was with Alice's. There were two boxes in the box. I went for the big one first. It was filled with a bunch of bubble wrap and I growled and took all the bubble wrap out and there at the bottom of the box sat a ring. I dropped the box and just looked at Edward. He got the ring out of the box and took my hand. "Bella, this isn't a marriage proposal, I know yo-, we aren't ready for that, but this is a ring promising you my love. Because I love you with everything I have and will be willing to spend the rest of my life in your arms." I was stunned. Instead of putting it on my left ring finger, he put it on my right ring finger. "It just means I love you." He kissed me and I kissed him back. I was speechless. We parted when Alice cleared her throat.
"Thank you. I love you. I love it." I whispered.
He smiled. "You still have one more present."
I totally forgot I did, I grabbed the other box and there were two plane tickets for Italy. I looked at him in confusion.
He laughed lightly. "I will be taking you to Italy for spring break. I know you've always wanted to go there."
"Oh my god Edward! You have done way too much for me! I can't wait to go!" I was in his lap again. We kept the kissing to the minimal this time. We were all happy with our gifts from each other.
"This is like the best Christmas possible." Alice said while we started to clean up. We all agreed with her.
"Hey guys, can you sit down in the living room, I have one more thing I want to do" I asked them so I could finish my present for Edward. They all looked at me confused but went and sat in the living room. I went and grabbed my guitar and went out in the living room. I pulled a chair from the kitchen and sat in front of them. They sat there in silence. I took a deep breath and started playing the song I loved.
My hands are searching for you
My arms are outstretched towards you
I feel you on my fingertips
My tongue dances behind my lips for you
This fire rising through my being
Burning I'm not used to seeing you
I'm alive, I'm alive
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
My hands float up above me
And you whisper you love me
And I begin to fade
Into our secret place
The music makes me sway
The angels singing say we are alone with you
I am alone and they are too with you
I'm alive, I'm alive
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
And so I cry
The light is white
And I see you
I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healing
Take my hand
I give it to you
Now you own me
All I am
You said you would never leave me
I believe you
I believe
I can feel you all around me
Thickening the air I'm breathing
Holding on to what I'm feeling
Savoring this heart that's healed
I stopped when I was done waiting for their reaction.
"Since when do you sing!" Alice sounded angry. "And play guitar! And how are you that good at it?" She sounded more pleased, or proud.
"That was amazing Bella." Jasper said soothing me knowing I was still nervous because no one knew I played or sang. Edward looked amazed. He got up without a word and walked over to me. In one movement he had me in his arms. He kissed me. "Tell them good night, I'm taking you to bed." He winked and I giggled. I waved to them as Edward carried me into my room. He gently set me on the bed. He hovered over me and started kissing me.
"Why didn't you ever tell me you were so amazing Bella." He said in between kisses.
"I wanted to surprise you," I said while his lips were kissing my neck. I never wanted Edward so bad in my life. He moved his way back up to my lips again.
"It was a nice surprise." He said before kissing me again. His tongue waited for me to open and as requested I did. I wrapped my fingers through his hair to pull him closer. I wanted him now. He pulled away gasping for air.
"Edward, I want you." I said while catching my breath.
He searched my eyes for surety. "Are you sure Bella?"
"I've never been so sure in my life." I pulled him down to me and kissed him passionately. He was hesitant but he gave in. And soon after that we were lost in each other's bodies. And that would be the best Christmas Eve I'd ever have.
I don't own any characters nor do I own All Around Me by Flyleaf. Thank you to everyone that has read my story and reviewed. It means the world to me! I hope you liked this! So anyways I just have to say it...
THE END!!