Hi again! Sorry for all the mistakes in the other chapters and probably this one, but please be nice! I hope you enjoy this chapter, it is my shortest chapter but I like it that way. I think enough is said. And don't worry for those of you who like the drama...there will be more just not in this chapter! Thanks again for your wonderful feedback!

Chapter Five

Fate

I don't know why they were complaining we were all dressed and ready with plenty of time to spare. In fact we were now waiting for Emmett who was still in the bathroom and from the sound of it he was singing or at least trying to. I was trying to hide a small giggle when he walked into the room it didn't work, it only encourage him to sing louder and more out of tune. Rosalie gave him a big smack to shut him up. "Rose that wasn't very nice" he said with a pout. "Well either was your singing" she flashed him a playful smile. With one fluid movement everyone stood up, I guess we were ready to go. Carlisle and Edward must have gone down before us because they were no where in site. We stepped out into the hallway meeting Henry and Sophie. "I can't believe I missed all the excitement this afternoon" Sophie laughingly said. "Don't worry my dear. If I know Bella we are in for more fun before we leave" he winked at me. I wasn't mad at him but still stuck out my tongue like an immature child. Henry just laughed and gave me a brotherly hug.

The hall was full again tonight and we were still a few days away from the gala. How many vampires would this castle hold? My father spotted me and came to my side quickly he took my arm and wrapped it in his. I could see the speculation burning in his eyes. The news of your earlier confrontation has flooded the castle my dear. I thought you would have been a little more inconspicuous. His humor at my afternoon exhibition made me blush. If I knew it was going to happen I would have avoided them both like the plague. He just gave me a small smile and led me to my chair amongst our family.

Aro stood at the entrance of Drake and his parents. "Vlad" he lifted his hand "Amelia it is an honor to have you here again." His greetings were beginning to bore me. I mean how many nights of this did we have to sit through? Drake was staring at me, I was feeling very uncomfortable. It was obviously showing across my face, he flashed a wicked grin at me. "Uncles I am so very proud to be in your presence once again." KISS ASS! I intended for only Drake to hear my thoughts but apparently my father heard as well. He gave my hand a tight squeeze.

Great it was our turn next, my aunt and uncle greeted my parents with all the proper formalities. When it came to me, my Aunt Amelia decided that a small warning was better. "My sweet child, I know of your little plan and I hope for your sake to talk your mother out of this agreement. You were meant to be with my son not some vegetarian!" I pulled my hand away from hers with haste not even acknowledging her words. She just looked at me in disgust. My Uncle Vlad was much nicer he leaned down to hug me and place a small peck on my cheek. "Don't worry Bella your Aunt was just a bit surprised at what happened today. In the end it is your choice, we will accept it as your parents have agreed" I knew there was a reason I liked him. Drake embraced my mother like she was his own. He was just trying to get on her good side. Next was my father who just stuck his hand out for a firm hand shake. I didn't want to look at him let alone touch him, but he was always one for dramatics. I held out my hand just as a well behaved princess should. He took my hand in his and before I knew it he pressed his body against mine. Placing a kiss on half of my lip, he lingered much too long speaking softly "I will win this fight my love; he is no match for me." I was disgusted and I reacted badly. I bit his lip and spit the revolting fluid in his face. "I will never be yours" I growled with pure hate. Luckily for me the room was now in full conversation. I was sure nobody noticed what I've done. Drake's eyes were the deepest black but he was amused. "Feisty, I like that about you Isabella. To bad it only makes me lust for you more."

I looked away my temper was rising rapidly I couldn't breath. I had to leave to get some fresh air. I walked to the nearest exit, once I was out of sight I ran down to the beach. He didn't try to follow me, probably already distracted by some other female. It was raining like mad out here but I didn't care. I just needed to get far away from that vile monster. I was soaked to the bone now but just sat there staring at the raging ocean. It was as if it was mimicking my exact emotions.

A couple hours have passed and I was still sitting in the same spot. It was no longer raining but I couldn't bring my self to move. I could still hear the festivities going on up above but had no interest in joining them. Half for fear of Alice, she would be very upset that I ruined my new clothes and the other half because I couldn't trust myself to not rip Drake to shreds.

Breathing was easy now I could smell the clean air after the rain. I inhaled deeply and knew I was no longer alone. "Edward?" my voice was a bit shaky.

"Yes Bella it's me" his tone was careful. I just patted the wet earth next to me he sat down without a word. We just sat like this for several moments, neither of us speaking or moving, just being.

He broke the silence first "I am sorry for the way I acted. I shouldn't have been upset and I shouldn't have laughed at you. And I shouldn't have caused a scene with that…" I held up my finger to his lips, I didn't want to hear his name out loud. "Please, none of this is your fault. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions about your intentions." I confessed "I was the foolish one you were just following my uncles orders."

He lifted my chin with his finger his touch sent a spark down to my toes. "Bella, you are not foolish. If I told you in the first place there wouldn't have been a misunderstanding. We wouldn't have gone days without speaking. I would have killed myself if I had to endure another moment."

What was he saying, was he confessing to me now? Is this his way of declaring his love for me? "What do you mean?" I asked shyly. I could tell this wasn't easy for him. He was searching for the right words. I just stared at him waiting for him to speak, and then he said the words I hoped for. "I am in love with you Princess. I have been since the first moment I took your hand and gazed into your beautiful eyes. I didn't think it possible for love to take hold in such a small action, but it did. I just couldn't believe that you would find love in me, that this would be my fate".

If I could cry right now I would have, I knew right then he was the only one I wanted to spend eternity with. I threw myself into his arms "I love you too Edward!" He smiled a beautiful crooked smile. "My Bella." He held me close I felt the safety of his embrace. I never wanted this to end, being in his arms was heavenly. He was really mine and I am his. The night was slowly rising into morning I could see the rays of light trying to come out behind us. "Edward" I whispered. "Yes my love" he inhaled my scent. "What are we going to do now?" I murmured. "Well I guess we should tell our parents the happy news." He winked at me. "Are you ready for this?" He lifted me off the still wet beach. I looked down to see my saturated clothing, I couldn't tell them like this. "I should probably clean up first" he nodded in agreement. I started for the castle but he swept me up in his arms and started to run.

We were in my room now he kissed me softly on the cheek and whispered that he'd be right back. His face lit up in that crooked smile I was growing so found of. I returned the smile and blew him a kiss. He pretended to catch it and place it on his lips as he closed the door. I took at quick bath and changed into something dry. He was already sitting at my bed waiting for me. "Are you ready my Princess?" I reached for his arm "As ready as I'll ever be, my Prince."

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