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Disclaimer: According to my birth certificate, I'm not Stephenie Meyer. 'Tis a shame.

Chapter 10

BPOV

"Edward, you need to see this." I announced.

He stopped playing the tiny keyboard and walked up behind me, placing his hands on my shoulders. I looked up at him, smiling.

"Yes, love?" he asked.

"This house-" I said, scrolling through the pictures, "- is amazing."

He leaned down to see the screen better. I inhaled deeply, enjoying his scent while he looked at the house on the computer.

"It's a two bed, two and a half bath. The kitchen was newly redone with cherry wood cabinets and black granite counters, stainless steel appliances and an amazing cook-top. The family room has a gas fireplace. You can flip it on with a switch! Best part- it's in our price range!" I explained excitedly.

I looked at him to see his reaction. He was smiling.

"Bella, this house is beautiful," he said.

"Think we should call and arrange to see it?"

He nodded in response.

I pulled out my cell phone and dialed the number at the bottom of the web page. I hit send and put the phone on speaker, but put it closer to him to show that he should be the one to talk.

"Hello?" a woman's voice asked.

"Hi, my name is Edward Masen. I'm interested in the house you have for sale by owner. Is it possible to view it sometime this week?" he asked.

"Oh, wonderful. Sure thing. Would it be possible to come around lunchtime?" she asked.

I nodded, urging him to answer.

"Yes, that would be great. What day?" he asked.

"How does Thursday work for you?" she asked.

"Thursday would be perfect. Thank you so much. Goodbye."

"You're very welcome."

The phone clicked and went back to the main screen.

Edward spun the rolly chair around and kissed me.

"It's really happening," he whispered when he pulled away.

**

EPOV

As soon as we pulled in the driveway, I knew it was the perfect home for us. The front yard was good sized, the lower level was bricked with stone and the top half had off-white siding. The roof looked to be in good condition and the windows were large.

I walked around to Bella's side and opened her door. Hand-in-hand we walked to the door. Before we knocked, a women in her late 20s or early 30s opened the door smiling brightly. She looked to be six or seven months pregnant.

"Hello, I'm assuming you are the Masen's?" she asked.

"That would be us," I said. Bella was blushing at being called (once again) my wife. I smiled knowing fully well that one day she would be.

"Come on in. I'll be in the kitchen, feel free to look around," she told us.

We walked around the house, looking in every room, judging closet sizes and what-not. The master bedroom had two walk-in closets and a private bathroom. We stopped there. Bella was looking around in awe.

"See something you like?" I smiled.

"It's like it's meant to be ours," she said.

I nodded. "It's absolutely perfect."

"We have to get it. A home like this will be snatched up fast," she said.

We walked back downstairs and went to the kitchen.

"You have a beautiful home," I told her. "We're definitely interested to buy it. Actually, we think we will."

"Thank you, wow," she said. "I honestly didn't expect to sell it this quickly."

"If you need time to find a house to move into, we can wait."

"Oh, no. We already have our home. It's out of state, actually. We own the house, but we're living here while we sell this one. As soon as it's out of our hands, we'll be in Oregon. We can get a moving van and be moved out by the end of the month. We'll need to make sure you're approved buyers, of course. I'll need your information so I can give it to my attorney."

"We understand. That's great. Thank you."

We gave Kathy everything she needed to make sure we were approved buyers and drove back home.

*Two weeks later*

Kathy's attorney handed us an envelope full of legal documents for the home, along with the keys. They shook hands, and the house's closing was complete. It was officially our home.

**

Bella was turning the key over in her hands, studying it as we drove to our new place.

"It's hard to believe it's really ours," she said.

"I know. Just a month ago we were still college kids. It seems like we're really adults now. Living on our own," I replied.

"I say we call the others to come to our house. We can order pizza."

"Bella, we don't have a table or chairs."

"So? We can eat on the floor. Alice has been begging to see the house ever since she drove by."

I chuckled. Alice had driven by the house as soon as we told her the address. She came straight home telling us 'she approved'. Frankly, I'm surprised she didn't look into the windows. I told her this, and she said "Please, Edward. I'm not some creeper."

I hit speed dial 4, and handed it to Bella.

"No, it's Bella," Bella told Alice. "Yes, we have the keys." She paused, listening to Alice. "Yes, that's why I'm calling." She laughed. "No, we aren't there yet." She paused again. "Sure. Yeah, we're ordering pizza. I suppose we'll need something to drink with it." She paused again, then laughed at whatever Alice said. "Sure. To celebrate. Grab some paper plates while you're there. Bye Alice. See you soon."

She handed me my phone back.

"So, what's the deal?"

"They're coming over and Alice insisted on them bringing beer. She wants to 'celebrate'. They'll be here as soon as they stop at a party store. She said they're bringing pillows and blankets and they plan on camping out in the living room."

"No need for a designated driver tonight, huh?" I asked.

"Nope," she grinned.

"This could be interesting. We'll have to mention that we don't want to scare our new neighbors."

Bella nodded. "That would be bad."

We pulled into the driveway and went into our home.

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