(Ok, this is the final chapter I hope you enjoyed this short FanFic. It was my first attempt at a Jane Eyre Fanfic and another one is currently in progress. Sorry the chapters have been so short.)

Chapter 10

I awoke very early next morning. I quickly washed and dresed in my grey Lowood frock and headed towards Edwards chamber. I knocked on the door but there was no answer. I gently opened the door and stepped inside to see my darling Edward fast asleep on the couch were I had left him the following night. I closed the door quietly and gently as not to wake him. He was still dressed; boots still on and I noticed in his hand was the letter I had sent to him some weeks ago. If he had received my letter why did he not reply? I couldn't think about that know, it didn't matter he was here now, that's all that mattered.

I sat beside him and gently brushed my fingers through his hair and I held his hand. After a few moments he began to awake.

"Good morning Edward"

"Jane? Why are you up so early?"

"I wanted to see you."

He rose and put the letter on the table that was placed beside his bed. He came and sat back down on the couch next to me and held my hand.

"I will announce our engagement to everyone today at breakfast."

"Again."

We laughed at this little joke.

"Edward, I have a better idea."

"What?"

"Instead of announcing it at breakfast you can announce it this evening when everyone is having supper."

"What a brilliant idea, like a celebratory meal"

"Yes. I'm sure the servants would love it!"

"What would I do without you my lovely angel?"

"I do not know Edward!"

He smiled and I smiled a sweet smile.

"Jane?"

"Yes?"

"When I announce it you shall stand by my side."

"If you like Sir!"

I smiled and kissed him.

"Know Jane, as we are up so early will you take breakfast with me?"

"Yes."

We walked down to the kitchen together where Leah was preparing breakfast.

"Leah, can you prepare breakfast for me and Miss Eyre this morning please."

"Yes Mr Rochester."

We sat down at the kitchen table and ate our breakfast.

A slice of toast with butter and some of Leah's homemade raspberry jam and a delicious cup of herbal tea. What better breakfast could I ask for with the one I love sitting opposite me? Leah was always a great cook, she made lovely jam which Edward and I both adored, she must make more next summer.

After breakfast Edward and I decided to take a walk in the gardens. We sat beside the river bank and Edward taught me all sorts of things about dragon flies and water beetles.

"Jane?"

"Yes Edward?"

"How would you feel about having the wedding out of doors?"

"Oh Edward that's a lovely idea!"

"I was thinking about either here by the river or under the chestnut tree."

"I don't mind where we have the wedding as long as I'm marrying you."

He out his arms around me kissed my forehead. I felt a great warmth pass through my body. I felt loved.

"I do love you Jane."

"And I love you Edward."

I kissed him softly on the lips and put my arm around him. I suddenly realised I had to teach Adele, she would be waiting for me.

"Edward, I must go inside I need to teach Adele she will be waiting for me in the nursery."

"Very well, tomorrow we must go to Mrs Grahams to pack the rest of your things."

"Yes Edward, you must come with me and meet Maria formally."

"Anything for you my love."

We gently strolled through the gardens leading back to Thornfield, I kissed him and went in search of Adele.

I reached the nursery where Adele was playing with her dolls.

"Come Adele, we must not waste any more of your learning."

"Yes Miss Eyre."

That morning we had a wonderful lesson. Adele learnt some mathematics and English. We took lunch in the kitchen with Mrs Fairfax, when Edward entered.

"Mrs Fairfax, you must join me in the dinning room this evening for supper, and tell the other servants to be present also."

"Yes, Mr Rochester."

He gave me a quick smile as he glanced my way and left the kitchen.

"Adele, you will also be joining Mr Rochester this evening."

"Oh, I must prepare my best dress, will you help me Miss Eyre."

"Yes Adele."

For the rest of the afternoon Adele and I played games in the garden with Sophie and Adele talked about what she would wear for the meal this evening. Evening was approaching; me and Sophie took Adele up to her chamber and helped her pick out a dress. We chose on a pink silk frock with a pretty white ribbon around the waist. I could hear all the servants getting excited about the meal downstairs. It was time to meet Edward I exited out of Adele's chamber and to my own.

I opened my wardrobe and took out my amber frock that I had recently bought while out at the post office at Mrs Grahams. All of my other frocks Edward had bought me and he hadn't seen this one that I had bought so I thought I would surprise him.

I changed and went to the study where Edward was sitting.

"Jane! You look beautiful, when did you buy that dress."

"When I was at Mrs Grahams I had some spare change and bought this for you, I thought you would like it."

"Jane you are even more beautiful than I could imagine.

He kissed me and we went downstairs to the dinning room. All the servants were already sat down waiting for Edward to arrive. They did not know I was going to be present; especially not with him.

We entered the dinning room and we stood at the front of the table hand in hand.

"I have an announcement to make."

Everyone stopped their conversations and turned to face us.

"As you all may know Jane has been out of residence for some weeks and has now returned. But I am know happy to say that me and Jane our engaged and our wedding will be one week from now."

Edward looked at me and smiled. Everyone began to clap and congratulate us, as they did not know of our previous engagement but did suspect we were going to get engaged.

That night we had our celebratory meal and were congratulated by many of the servants even little Adele congratulated us; she hugged us both and said she was

"Très heureux!" I grew tired and after supper I retired to my chamber early, as did Edward we had both had a very busy day. I could not wait until tomorrow I would get to see Maria and introduce her to my Edward formally.

I won't go into any huge detail but we did go to Mrs Grahams the next day and told her of my returning to Thornfield. I sought out Maria in the kitchens and introduced her to Edward, she immediately liked him and ran up to him and hugged him. Edward was a little surprised at her welcome but said that he did like her. Edward and I said our goodbyes to Maria but reassured her she could come to the wedding and we would keep in touch. I packed the rest of my belongings and took them back to Thornfield with me.

That one week had come. It was our wedding day. I wore a white dress with pearls and a flowered pattern on the bodice; I accompanied this with the pearl necklace Edward bought me. My veil was plain but with beads lining the rim of the fabric. It was a beautiful dress which I would treasure forever. Edward wore a white shirt and coal black pants, with a white cravat and black jacket. He also looked beautiful. Our wedding took place under the chestnut tree and Maria and little Adele were present. It was a small wedding but a wonderful ceremony.

Edward and I had been married two years and still reside in Thornfield Hall when I discovered what I had suspected for some time. Edward was in town and I called in the doctor, who had confirmed I was with child. I waited a few weeks up until Christmas day. Edward gave me a silver diamond bracelet as my Christmas present it was wonderful.

"My dear Edward, I am sorry but I have not got you a present that you can open. I have got you something better."

"Oh, what is that dearest Jane?"

"Well Edward, I am with child!"

"Jane!"

He hugged and kissed me and held me in his arms.

"This is the best present I could ever wish for."

I had made Edward the happiest and proudest man in the world.

The doctor had told us that the child would be born in late August, what a wonderful time to be born in the warmth of summer.

2 months before I was due to give birth Edward had a sudden heart attack. We were sitting on the couch in the drawing room when he told me he felt a pain down his left side. I shouted for a servant but they could do nothing. He lay in my arms and he tried to speak.

"I love you Jane, I'll be waiting, don't let our child forget me."

And he was gone. I cried my heart out for weeks, I could not bring up a child without him; I would let our child know who his father was and I knew he would be waiting for me and watching over me. He was buried on 2 June 1843 in the local churchyard. On August 22 1843 I gave birth. But I did not give birth to one child but two. A boy whom I named Edward after his father and a girl who I named Charlotte. Maria came to live with me at Thornfield; she stood by me and helped me look after little Edward and Charlotte.

I have watched Edward and Charlotte grow up; marry and have a family of their own. (I have always felt that my dear Edward has been watching over us, to see them grow up too.) I have 5 grandchildren now; two boys from Edward and two girls and a boy from my dearest Charlotte. Edward and Charlotte have never forgotten their father and the story of our love (that they tell their children). I am 46. Edward was but 41 when he passed away. Know I must sit and wait for God to take me, and I know my Edward will be waiting…