Chapter Nine
I was very reluctant to leave the cabin early that morning. Spending the night with Edward, was amazing and as always, came to an end much too soon. As he locked the door a small sigh escaped me. I knew we would be coming back, but I couldn't help but miss it already.
"Will be back love," Edward laughed, seemingly reading my mind.
"I know," I replied as he took my hand. That morning I had discovered that Alice had not only packed the bikini, but clothes for the both of us to wear today as well. I was glad that I wouldn't have to put the dress and heels back on. As beautiful as the outfit was, it was not the most comfortable garment I had ever worn. I would definitely be thanking her for packing a jean, t-shirt combo, along with some comfortable sneakers. Edward's outfit was similar to mine, and I had to laugh to myself when I noticed she had matched us even now.
"What are you thinking?" Edward said, bringing me from my thoughts. I noticed that we had yet to move and I had to laugh at the daze my thoughts had momentarily put me in.
"How amazing Alice is, and that we really need to do something great for her," I sighed.
"We will," he smiled as he took a step forward. Approaching the Volvo, he opened the door for me and I slid in. He was always the perfect gentleman. Walking around the car, he got in and started it up. He backed the Volvo down the long drive and back on the road. I watched as the wooded driveway faded from view and internally sighed, thinking of what a wonderful evening the night before had been.
"Bella, love," Edward brought me from my thoughts. I turned my attention to him and saw that he was smiling.
"Yes?" I sighed.
"I think I may know what to do," he replied as I felt the Volvo come to the stop. I looked up to see that we were already back.
"Really? What?" I asked eagerly as he opened the car door for me.
"Later," he laughed as he took my arm and we walked into the house.
"Bella!" Alice exclaimed as we walked in the door. She was visibly bouncing from the excitement. I knew she had seen that we were planning something, it was inevitable.
"Hey Alice!" I replied as she bounded towards us, throwing her arms around the both of us.
"What's gotten into her?" Emmett chuckled as he walked into the living room.
"No idea," Edward replied laughing.
"I'm so excited Bella!" Alice chirped as she let go of us and took a few steps back to resume bouncing in place.
"I'm glad Alice, but maybe you should calm down," I giggled.
"Yeah, Alice, think of Jasper," Edward laughed.
"He's not here right now, he had to take a walk," she laughed. Poor Jasper, she had driven him out of the house.
"Alice, you were right," I grinned as Edward pulled me closer to his side.
"Told you so," she laughed.
"Thanks Alice," I replied.
"No problem. And I must say, I like what the future holds," she giggled.
"What does the future hold?" Emmett asked as he took a seat on the couch. I looked at her pleadingly trying to convey that I didn't want her tell him, but I wasn't for sure she got the hint.
"Just some good times for Jazzy and me," she laughed.
"Alice, really, that was too much," Edward groaned closing his eyes and shaking his head as if to rid it of an unpleasant thought.
"Sorry for the visual," she giggled. I couldn't take it anymore; I burst out laughing at what she had said and Emmett immediately joined in.
"Nice one Alice!" he laughed, clutching to his sides.
"Emmett," Edward snarled.
"What, it's just a little harmless fun," he chuckled.
"That's hardly harmless, you're scarring me for life!" he yelled. I could only imagine what type of show Emmett was putting on, but I was sure that whatever it was would be for adults only, for sure.
"Come on Bella! Let's go upstairs," Edward growled as he started walking forward. I followed along with him, laughing the entire way. The look on his face was priceless.
"And you think that is amusing, do you?" he asked as he closed the bedroom door behind us.
"No," I giggled, gripping at my side.
"Two can play at that game," he replied in a serious tone.
"Sorry Edward, the look on your face was priceless. What exactly did you see?"I asked, trying to regain my composure.
"You really don't want to know."
"Come on! It can't be that bad."
"Oh, but it is," he replied, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Edward, surely not," I replied, pushing him further. I couldn't help but laugh at his reactions.
"Just put it this way. I saw more of Rose and Jasper than I'd ever care admit," he groaned as he went over to the desk and took a seat. I started giggling again and turned my back so that he couldn't see.
"Bella, are you still laughing at me?" he asked.
"No," I giggled. As the words escaped my mouth, he was at my side pulling me to him.
"So you think that's funny huh?" he chuckled along with me.
"Not really the images, more like your reaction," I explained in between fits of giggles.
"If you were in my place you'd understand," he sighed.
"I'm sure I would," I replied, finally containing myself. I knew it had to be hard for him to hear and see what everyone was thinking. I could only imagine how difficult it made things. There had to be so much noise.
"Now, would you like to hear my plans?" he asked, pulling at me at arms distance to look at me.
"Yes!" I exclaimed loudly.
"Bella," he laughed.
"Way to go Edward!" Emmett chuckled from downstairs.
"Get your head out of the gutter Emmett," Edward growled.
"Sorry Edward, Bella just seemed to be pleased, is all," he chuckled.
"What?!" I shrieked in horror. Was Emmett really insinuating that? A look of horror crossed my face, and was amplified when I heard Edward laughing.
"And what exactly do you find funny?" I asked, looking at him seriously.
"You, that look was priceless," he continued to laugh using my own words against me.
"Edward," I scowled, trying to seem angry. Deep down I knew what he was doing and I actually found it funny.
"What? You laughed at me," he replied, eying me suspiciously. I was trying to find a retort but instead I burst out in laughter.
"Do I really want to ask what you two are doing?" Emmett called from downstairs in a roar of laughter.
"No, you don't, Emmett," I giggled and was once again clutching at my sides. Edward, too, was laughing heartily.
Walking over to the bed, Edward and I flopped down and laughed until if possible, we would be crying.
"I think you stunned him Bella," Edward said after a few moments.
"I believe so," I giggled. It was unlike Emmett to let any one have the last say. He was probably downstairs, as we spoke, mouth open in shock.
"So, do you want to know what I have planned?" he asked as I turned my gaze to him. I nodded my head and waited for him to reply.
"Well, I think we should return the favor and send them on couple's get-a-ways," he whispered in a voice only audible to me.
"That would be great! Where did you have in mind?" I whispered back.
"Well, I was thinking a tour through Italy for Jasper and Alice, that way he could visit some of the historical sites and she could go shopping in Milan," he replied.
"That's great!! They will absolutely love it," I beamed. It was a win-win situation. Both would get to do something they enjoyed.
"For Rosalie and Emmett, I was thinking about a car show that is taking place in New York next month, it will mainly be concept cars and such," he replied.
"But will Emmett enjoy that?" I asked. Sure, Rosalie had a love for cars, but I wasn't sure if Emmett did as well. I wanted both to enjoy the get-a-way. After all, that's what it was all about.
"Emmett doesn't love cars as much as Rosalie, but he will enjoy seeing her happy and I know they will find things to do," he laughed.
"That sounds good, and we could buy him another Guitar Hero controller," I laughed. Last month, after losing to Jasper for the thirteenth time, he accidently snapped his guitar in half. Rosalie refused to get him another one, saying that the fifth was the last.
"Yeah, that would make his day," he chuckled.
"So, how are we going to do this?" I asked. I couldn't go shopping for anything, and I really didn't want Alice to purchase her own gift.
"Internet," he grinned.
"Perfect!" I said, a little too loudly.
"They're at it again," Emmett laughed.
"Shut up Emmett!" I heard Rosalie say after a loud smack was heard.
"Ow!" he groaned.
"That should teach you."
"Yeah," he laughed, knowing very well that it hadn't.
"They're quite a pair," I giggled as Edward got up and grabbed his laptop from the desk.
"So, how long are we sending them away?" I asked as he sat the laptop between us and started bringing up internet sites.
"A week?" he asked.
"How about two?"
"Sure, if that's what you want," he grinned. It was then it hit me, with them gone we would be all alone with just Esme and Carlisle. Wait! We hadn't decided to do anything for them.
"What about Esme and Carlisle?" I whispered. They had been as helpful as the rest, if not more at times. They were my surrogate mother and father, and I thought they deserved to have a little time to themselves as well.
"With work, Carlisle will not be able to take a break, but maybe we could arrange something special for them here?" he suggested.
"Yes, that sounds good," I smiled. He was utterly brilliant.
"Ok, so I just booked a tour of Italy for the same time as the car show," he replied clicking enter on the keyboard.
"Good, and what about traveling and hotels?" I asked.
"It was a package. I booked Rosalie and Emmett a flight to New York and booked them at The Peninsula," he replied.
"Isn't that close to the shopping district?"
"Yes," he smiled. Rosalie was absolutely going to love it. Two of her favorite things--shopping and cars! Emmett would be ecstatic to see Rosalie so happy, and I'm sure she would make him happy. That's all Emmett ever really wants anyway. Plus, I'm sure when we gave him the new guitar he wouldn't be able to think of anything else for days. I was about to burst with excitement.
"What about the car show?" I asked, trying to watch him work his magic on the internet.
"I just purchased the tickets," he replied. His hands were flying over the keyboard quickly as he went to the different travel sites.
"So, everything is taken care of?" I asked.
"Yes, we just have to plan out something for Carlisle and Esme,"
"I think I may have an idea," I replied, making sure to keep my tone down. We wanted to keep it as much of a surprise as possible.
"Yes, I'm listening," he said as he moved the laptop aside.
"They haven't had any alone time for a while, so maybe we could make the house really romantic, you know music, candles, rose petals, and give them an evening to themselves.
"That's perfect Bella, they will love it," he replied.
"So, when are we sending them away?" I asked.
"I booked everything for week after next," he replied.
"Great, when do we tell them?" I asked.
"The tickets will arrive in about two days and we will tell them then," he replied as he pulled me into his lap and started to play with my hair.
"Do you really think they will like it?" I asked.
"I know they will," he sighed, resting his head on my shoulder while wrapping his arms around me.
"Good, I really want to show them how much I appreciate what they do for me," I sighed as I rested against him.
"They will love it, trust me."
"I trust you," I smiled as I thought of all the possible reactions they would have. I hoped that they all liked what Edward and I were doing for them. They had each done so much for me and I wanted to repay them. Would they like it?
(A/N: First, I'd like to say sorry I took so long updating. Classes are getting unbearably hectic and I have like zero time anymore. But, I really hope you enjoy this chapter and I hope you like what Edward and Bella have planned for the rest of the family. I have the next chapter written and it should be up soon, it still has to be edited. And, I'd like to say thanks to all the reviewers, readers, and to my beta xedwardxxloverx. So, what do you think, will they like their surprises? What will Edward and Bella with all the siblings gone? Please review and let me know what you think, like it or no?)