So first of all I'd like to thank my new Beta, Monkey-en-TuTu, you are seriously awesome. Thanks for all your help! And secondly here is the sixth chapter, it's a bit sappy but I love it!

Thanks again for reading! Nahe

Chapter Six

Proclamation

I can't believe we were doing this. Telling our parents that we love each other and we want to spend eternity together. Are we really this insane? By the looks of it Alice must have seen it all in a vision because Carlisle and Esme were already waiting for us next to my parents. Esme was brightly beaming at our hands entwined, I wasn't completely sure but it looked like she was thinking something to Edward. I got my conformation when he nodded his head slightly and gave my hand a tight squeeze.

My father noticed our hands as well and asked for his own conformation. Bella, have you chosen you mate already?

I replied with a smile Yes father I have and he has chosen me.

He raised an eyebrow and began to speak out loud. "So what is this all about?"

As if he didn't already know. Edward chuckled next to me most likely something my father thought, I looked at him speculatively. I was nervous and on the verge of hyperventilating. He winked and wrapped his arm around my waist, his touch calmed me instantly. When he could feel my tension melt away he released my waist for just a moment. He bowed politely to my father and mother and then in turn to his parents. "Lord Charles," he said "Lady Renee, thank you for your gracious presence. Could I have a private moment with you both?"

My father was trying to remain passive. "Certainly Edward, lets have a seat over here by the fire." He led my mother to a red velvet couch; Edward followed behind them. I was physically shaking now.

Esme moved to my side to comfort me. "Don't worry dear everything will be fine." I tried to give her a reassuring smile.

My father spoke first, "Edward you have something to ask us I assume?" Edward stayed cool like he'd done this before.

"I do sir. I asked you here to proclaim my love for your daughter. Since the first day we met I have been captivated by her very essence, her charm and her purity. She has bewitched my mind, body and soul. A soul I wasn't sure I still had until she walked into my world. I love her unconditionally and know she feels the same. And because of this I ask for your permission to make her my wife for all eternity."

Every word he spoke rang with bells of love. His very being was emitting a glow I had never seen before. My mother looked like she could have fallen in love with him herself and my father was humbly beaming. "Edward you are a good man and I know you will take care of my daughter. She has found her destiny in you. We would be honored to call you our son." He shook my fathers hand and gave my mother a tight hug. He turned and motioned for us to come join them.

I couldn't move I was frozen where I stood. I wasn't sure that the words I heard were real, that is was this easy. Finally Edward came towards me placing both hands on the sides of my face. "Bella, they said yes love, they said yes." Realization finally sunk in, my dead heart was jumping out of my chest.

Instinctively I wrapped my arms around Edwards's neck and pulled his lips to mine. He was caught off guard but soon returned my kiss. I pulled away remembering we weren't alone, we both were breathless. I composed myself and ran over to my father engulfing him in a big hug.Daddy, thank you so much. You have made me so happy.

He held me tight, "I love you darling anything for you."

Another pair of arms embraced us and I heard my mother's soft whisper "Oh Bella, I am so happy for you both."

Edward's parents were congratulating him as well. Carlisle hugged his son proudly and Esme covered him in sweet kisses. We exchanged parents again, giving what seemed like endless hugs and congratulations. I turned to look at the door when I heard a high pitched squeal on the other side.

Alice came bursting into the room tackling Edward to the floor "I told you it would happen! You just needed to have a little faith in me." She winked at me. I gave Alice a sisterly hug as the rest of the Cullens filled the room. I've never felt so loved, it was a bit overwhelming. I just gained a new family and extended my own.

When we were finally alone, allowed to enjoy the favor and best wishes of our family, Edward pulled me into his lap and I lay my head on his shoulder taking in his glorious scent. "Wow that was a bit intense. To tell you the truth I wasn't so sure your parents were going to say yes. I am delighted that they did, because I would have hated to resort to kidnapping," he let out a boisterous laugh.

"You wouldn't?" I gave him a playful nudge. He just placed a kiss on my head and held me close.

"You know Alice and Rosalie are down the hall planning our entire wedding?"

I shuddered as I realized the severity in those words. "How bad will it be?" I asked, afraid of the answer.

He let out a teasing growl, "from what I have seen with their own weddings, it will be 100 times worse than the shopping trips they took you on."

Horror filled my eyes as I remembered back to the three times they had towed me to endless stores this past week, "is there nothing I can do?" I was hoping he would say yes and ease my worries.

"I'm afraid not love. There is no stopping them once they start, and from what Henry told me about Sophie, I'm sure you are in way over your head with the three of them together."

He was joking with me, right? I knew them to well now to think it was really a joke. "Well I will have to talk with them and hopefully be able to avoid the wedding plans all together." Before another word could come from my mouth, I was being pulled out of my lovers arms.

"Bella!" he called for me. "Sorry lover boy, but we need to borrow your bride" Rosalie was laughing at him.

His eyes met mine before we were out the door, "I love you, be strong!"

I giggled out a response "I will try, I love you too!" My voice was echoing through the hallway.

When we reached my room, I gasped, there on my bed lay the devil himself, Drake. "What the hell are you doing in my room?" I was red with rage. I forgot who brought me in here until I heard three distinct growls beside me.

"Calm down my pretties, this is no way to greet your future king." I wanted to beat that smug smirk off of his wicked face.

"You will never be our king!" Alice snarled as she placed herself in front of me.

"Get out! Leave before you regret it!" I was fighting back the venom pouring into my mouth.

"Well I can see you ladies want to be alone. It is a pity you won't let me stay and play. Four of you would be so much fun," he slithered past us brushing his fingers against Rosalie's arm. I wanted to kill him, how dare he touch her. She quickly withdrew her arm from his touch.

"Too bad you will never be the man any of us want." Rosalie growled at him.

He let out a menacing roar; he turned to look at us before leaving. "No woman can resist me, you will see, I will have you all."

The door slammed shut behind him, my temper was still rising. "Who does he think he is?"

Sophie took the words right out of my mouth. "It doesn't matter now, Bella has already made her choice and her parents accepted"

Alice pulled me onto the bed. "Sophie is right there is nothing Drake can do about it now, he knew the conditions." My voice failed to hide my doubt.

"Let's not think of this, we should be happy, it's not everyday you get engaged" Rose smiled in adoration.

"Rose is right, now lets get you dressed for the ball." Sophie yanked me into the bath while Alice and Rosalie got my things ready.

I felt like a wet dog, they were pulling and prodding at my hair, one curled while the other would pin. Then the putting on of make up began,

"Alice do you really think I need to wear make-up?" I was silently begging her to say no.

"Of course you do Bella, don't be silly" she said with no distraction.

"Let me see" Rose spun me around "Hmm...One more thing...Perfect!" I tried to look in the mirror but Alice was blocking my view

"No peeking, you will have to wait until we are all done." They whooshed me into the bed room and quickly dressed me, I noticed a few things that I hadn't seen from our shopping trip, when did they get those I thought. More poking and pulling and lifting was happening in places I didn't think possible. Wow, these girls thought of everything.

"Alright, you can look now," both of them sighed with great accomplishment.

Sophie peeked around the armoire, "You are absolutely stunning!"

I quickly turned to the floor length mirror. I almost fell back, who was this creature staring at me?

"Mission accomplished!" the three of them said in unison.

I looked amazing, the sapphire gown was magnificent. I wanted to cry for joy, they were truly magical. My chocolate locks were twisted into a low side ponytail with fresh freesia adorning my perfect curls. My eyes were so vibrant, the small hint of blue made them pop. I hugged them all fiercely. "Thank you; you don't know how much this means to me."

"Believe me, we know how much Edward will love it," her eyes illuminated at the thought. "Now don't go anywhere. Edward will be here to get you shortly and we have to get ready ourselves. See you in a few," and with that she kissed my cheek and pranced out of the room.

Edward knocked lightly and walked in, "You look absolutely breathtaking!" His cool breath danced against my neck. I turned to face him. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a tight sapphire vest, it matched my gown flawlessly. He looked incredible.

"I could say the same thing about you Mr. Cullen," my voice was alluring. I went to stand and he stopped me, pressing his body against mine. Again I was breathless he inched closer using the full force of his topaz eyes. "Are you trying to dazzle me sir?" I had to speak to keep my mind clear. He was winning and he knew it.

"I am far past trying my love," his lips were tempting me. He kissed my exposed shoulder making me shiver with pleasure. The room was getting warm I was feeling dizzy I thought I was going to faint. He crashed his lips on mine with urgency. I lost all control I wrapped both legs around his waist yearning for contact. My hands pulled at his hair and my tongue begged him for entrance. He complied allowing me to enter; he reached around my hips and pulled them towards him. We were both so caught up in the moment neither of us heard the door open.

"Edward! You put her down right now!" Alice was practically shrieking. "We did not spend so much time getting her ready, just so you could ruin it in a few minutes of lustful passion!" My cheeks were bright crimson. I have never been more embarrassed. Alice made sure everything was back in place all the while sending death glares at Edward.

"I hope you can both behave for the rest of the night…" still mumbling obscenities as she took Jasper's arm. We followed behind them, glancing at each other every moment we got. "Your parents are waiting for you Bella at the main entry. We will see you both inside" behave yourselves, she deliberately thought.