A.N.-okay so I know that many of you want to kill me for making you wait so long but the thing is I wanted to make this chapter perfect, so I had to re-write it many times. . .i wanted to get exactly what I wanted out. . .i hope you enjoy this chapter and please don't kill me. . .Please enjoy and hope you luv it. . .

Disclaimer- - -okay so im not Stephanie Meyer and I don't own Twilight but this plot is ALL MINE!!!!!!. . .one day Edward Anthony Masen Cullen will me MINE!!!!

Okay, so no one got the challenge from the last chapter so unfortunately no one got the preview of the next chapter or this chapter dedicated to them. The quote, ""I don't care if her father's Adolph Hitler." Deborah's voice, never soft, rang out clearly from downstairs." is from The Secret Circle The Captive Part 2 and The Power by L.J. Smith.

Since I took so long to update I decided to dedicate this chapter to everyone who stayed with this story. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy. Luv ya. . .

Flashback to last chapter-

"Bella, why don't you just refuse to dance with Jacob Black or Michael Newton if they ask you? Why do you go through so much to avoid them?" Edward asked looked frustrated.

"Well, Edward I can't really just say no to Michael Newton or Jacob Black because it is not the proper, lady-like thing to do. Besides, my father would be very disappointed in me. It would be an embarrassment on my family." I said, wondering why I needed to explain this.

"But, Bella this scheme you are pulling can only last so long. One day, you will have to say no to Jacob Black or Michael Newton. I understand that you have been raised to be a proper lady but wont you eventually have to listen to what you heart tells you. What you feel instead of what you are expected to do." Edward said, trying to make sense of his thoughts.

"Edward, I understand what you are saying but look at where we live. It is not right for a woman to do as she pleases, act as she sees fit. Women are not only expected but anticipated to be the proper lady that they were raised to be, especially someone in my standing." I said, thinking of all the things I was expected to do.

At that moment, I saw Jasper and Charlie talking quietly together. I could see Jacob Black looking at their discussion with a satisfied smirk on his face. Apparently, Michael had told Jacob what I said and he went to Charlie about it. Reluctantly, Jasper agreed to whatever Charlie was saying and sulked over to where Edward and I were. On his way over, he gave Jacob a dirty look. As Jasper approached us, he gave me an apologetic smile.

"Bella, dearest sister would you please honor me with a dance?" Jasper asked, trying to persuade me. I glowered at him, how could he, we just agreed to not have him ask me to dance. Charlie was unbelievable. How could he do this!

"I would absolutely love to, dear brother." I said, in the sweetest voice I could manage, because there were people watching us. I curtsied and he bowed. He then took my hand and guided me to the dance floor. "So, dearest brother, what happened?" Trying to keep my voice pleasant.

"Jacob Black found out that I still hadn't asked you to dance and he went to Charlie. I couldn't really explain why I hadn't asked you to dance so I agreed to ask you now." Jasper said, in a regretful tone.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you anyway."

As we danced, Jasper struggled to keep me from tripping over my gown or my own feet. I stepped on his feet twice, and finally the song ended. How I was envious of how graceful Jasper was. Why did he have to get everything out of the twin package? He was graceful, elegant, handsome, and pretty much the perfect son. I sighed wistfully.

When we returned to Edward, Michael was already there, waiting to ask me to dance. I sighed again; this was going to be a very long night.

"Good evening again, Mr. Newton."

"Good evening, Miss Swan. Would you honor me in a dance?"

"It would be my pleasure." I said through a fake smile.

The dance was painful and long. Michael's hand repeatedly slipped down near my backside. I had to keep pulling his hand up and see him give me a look he thought was sexy. I stepped on his feet many times, some on accident, other times on purpose. I caught Alice's eyes at one point and she just shook her head sadly as if there was nothing she could do. As soon as the dance was over, I thanked Michael for the dance and nearly ran away from him. I saw Jacob Black coming over to ask me to dance; I turned around and saw Rosalie. I mouthed, "HELP!" and she nodded, understanding. I felt someone tap me on the shoulder; I turned around expecting to see Jacob Black but was surprised to find Emmett.

"Hey Bells, would you like to dance with me?" Emmett asked, fighting back a smile. I knew Rose had put him up for this. Who cares, if it got me out a dance with Jacob Black for the moment I would gladly do it. I nodded, still too relieved to speak. He helped guide me to the dance floor and started slowly dancing with me. I tripped on my dress a few times and stepped on Emmett's big feet at least five times. He winced a little but just kept telling jokes. He kept me laughing and not thinking about Jacob. I was really starting to like Emmett.

When the dance ended, Emmett let me back to where Alice and Rosalie were. I thanked him again for the dance and gave Rosalie a hug, thanking her for helping me out. Then, I remembered what Alice had said about me not having to dance with Michael Newton. Well, she was wrong, I thought. Normally, when Alice used that for sure voice she was right.

"Alice, I thought I wasn't going to have to dance with Newton. I guess you were wrong." I said, slightly annoyed, at myself for believing her. She looked surprised and then aggravated.

"Well dear Lady Swan, something happened to cause you to dance with Mr. Newton. I am sorry I gave you the wrong information but it will never happen again." Alice said sarcastically. I just rolled my eyes and ignored her, laughing with everyone else. We continued to talk for about twenty more minutes but then, two very big very warm hands grabbed my shoulders and turned me to face the owner.

Jacob Black stared into my eyes and fought the urge to punch him with all the strength I had. He asked me to dance and since I could not refuse, I said yes. He had very warm hands to the point of their temperature being uncomfortable. I made sure to trip on my dress many times and step on his feet at least a dozen times, with plenty of force. I starred anywhere but at his cruel face. I tried thinking of excuses to leave because he had chosen the longest song to dance to. When I caught Edward's eye he looked extremely angry and somewhat jealous. I was trying to figure out what his expressions were for when I felt a tap on my left shoulder. Jacob and I both turned to see Edward, his eyes were cold but he had a forced smile on his face.

"Miss Swan, Mr. Black. I was wondering if I may cut in to this dance?" Edward said in his most persuasive voice. Jacob looked furious and tried to hide my pleasure.

"Mr. Masen, you may cut in. Thank you for the dance Mr. Black." I said, in the most lady-like voice I could come up with. Jacob shook his head, he was shaking with anger. As he left, I let out a sigh of relief. Edward then smiled my favorite smile, the crooked smile, and took my hand and grabbed my waist.

"Oh Edward, I can not thank you enough. What can I do to return the favor?" I asked, so glad that I was not dancing with Jacob black any more. Edward just continued to smile and shake his head. We danced for about a minute then he suddenly stopped. Oh great, I thought, he realized I cannot dance. However, then, he did something I never would have expected. He lifted me up and slid me onto his feet as if I weighed nothing more than five pounds. We spun and danced. I had so much fun dancing with Edward; I never normally liked to dance. I was so wrapped up in the fun of dancing with Edward that I did not notice the end of the song. As we started to dance to another song suddenly thought of what this would look like, us dancing for two songs on a row. Edward, as if hearing my thoughts, stopped dancing and set me on my feet. He looked at me with such intensity in his eyes as if he was waiting for me to say something.

"Thank you so much for the dance Edward, it was terrible fun." I said, smiling big and blushing. Before he could reply however, Lauren came over and practically dragged Edward to the dance floor. Luckily, it was one of the faster songs to dance to. Jasper was off talking to some of the older gentlemen, Alice was dancing with her father, and Rosalie was dancing with Emmett. I started to wonder off, conversing with people every now and then. I saw Charlie and Billy Black off in the corner. I started walking over to say hello when I heard there conversation. They were talking in hushed tones trying not to be heard. I was walking towards them when I heard my name, stopping me dead in my tracks.

"Billy, I don't know if this will work, I mean Jacob is a good boy but…."Charlie said, talking in hushed tones.

"Charlie, this will work. Jacob's a charmer and naturally good looking," Billy said with certainness to his tone.

"I know that, but it's no secret that Bella isn't part of your boy's fan club." I gasped at hearing their conversation.

"I know your Bella, isn't the biggest admirer of Jacob but she will do the proper and respectful thing, it's how she was raised. Bella does have any reason not to do it."

"I know that Bella will do it but what I do no know is if my Bella will be happy. Bella has never given me a reason as to why she isn't charmed by your boy but…..Is it really necessary to do this/"

"Charlie, I know how Bella feels but their union will unite our two families, we will become so powerful. This is for the best."

"I guess you're right. Jacob and Bella-"

I started walking quickly away from the two's conversation. My eyes were frozen open in horror and disbelief. I rushed over to where Jasper and Edward were. They looked at my face and then pulled me away yet again to the balcony. I tried to answer their question of "Are you okay?" but my mouth would not work.

"Ch-Charlie….he….overheard…..want…..union…"I said, as I tried to explain what I overheard.

"Bella, what? Start over, what happened?" Jasper said calmly. With him there, I stated t o calm down and relax.

I took a deep breath and explained what I had overheard. They both listened and when I finished they looked like I felt, incredulous. Then, I started to get tears in my eyes, from anger.

"What am I going to do? There is no way to get out of this." I said, as I tried to hold back sobs.

"The only way to get out of an engagement is to already be in one. All we need to do is have you already be engaged." Jasper said, trying to think logically.

"The problem with that is that she can't really go up to someone and say 'Pretend to be my fiancé.'" Edward said.

"Well, we need someone who she is close with. Someone who seems like they would be able to have a secret relationship with her." Jasper said.

"I don't know any men. There is Emmett, who is obviously engaged to Rosalie. You, but you're my brother and Edward." I said, confused, then it hit me. "Edward, will you please pretend to be my fiancé?"

Edward looked torn, looking deep into my eyes. Somewhere in my eyes, he found the answer and nodded.

"Thank you, thank you so much." I said excitedly. I wrapped my hands around his neck and hugged him. Then I gave him a peck on the cheek. Suddenly, I remembered doing this before. "Edward, that was terribly improper of my, please excuse my rude behavior." He just smiled and nodded.

"Okay, this will work…….Blast! We don't have a ring for you to give to Bella." Jasper said suddenly. He was right; we did not have a ring for Edward to give to me.

"Well, I guess this isn't going to work. Thank you anyway." I said, defeated. Then Edward chuckled. I looked up at him, annoyed, what was funny about this situation.

"I am sorry Bella, I didn't mean to laugh it is just that you gave up so easily. I actually do have a ring you can wear. I don't know if it will fit but I have one." Edward said, and then started to unbutton his shirt and pull off the necklace he always wore. It was a small chain that had a ring on it. He gently took of the small ring and slid it on my third finger. The ring was simple yet extremely beautiful; it had a small white gold band, the face had one large .emerald and on either side of it were tow smaller round diamonds. The ring fit perfectly on my finger and it made great contrast against my ivory complexion. The ring was breathtaking and perfect.

"Edward," I gasped still in shock, "The ring it is beautiful. Where did you get it?"

"Well, this ring has been in my family for many generations. It has belonged to all of the women in my family. My mother had always hoped to pass the ring down to her daughter but…..well after the problems she had when my sister was born she couldn't have any more children and my sister was stillborn. So she gave me the ring to always remember the sister I never knew, I was told to give this to the women who was to join my family." Edward said, slightly embarrassed and looking down. I gasped, looking at the small ring and I thought about all the meaning it held, and here I was using it.

"Edward, thank you so very much for doing this but I can't accept this ring. I cannot let you do this, it is too important for you and your family. I won't let you do this." I said, taking the ring off.

"Bella, stop. I agreed to this; let me make my own choices please. I appreciate what you are trying to do but I want to do this for you. Please let me help you just once. You have always helped me and I have never been able to repay you let me help you this time. Besides, the ring already fits." Edward said, smiling my favorite crooked smile. I could not really say anything to that so I just smiled and nodded, while putting the ring back on.

Jasper then cleared his throat and said quietly, "Charlie is coming over this way. Tyr to relax and be calm. This will all be over sooner than you think."

I took a deep breath to prepare myself, this wasn't going to be easy.

Tell me what you think???? I tried to get it out perfect for all my fans who've waited so long. . .Also, if you want to see the ring Edward gave to Bella go to my profile. . .

The new challenge is to see if you can tell me what this quote is from. . .(hint-it's a book)

"Nephilim," he hissed.

The other boy grinned all over his face. "Got you," he said.

Whoever can tell me what that quote is from will get a preview of the next chapter and will get the next chapter dedicated to them. And I will also start advertising other stories so you can tell me stories to read and I will read them and give a shout out to them.

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