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Chapter 22
Edward's POV
When Lillian calm down I convinced her to eat something. Time had flown and it was already time for her to have lunch. I removed from the backpack the tupperware Bella had given me with the sandwiches and put it on the blanket, as well as some fruit and a yogurt.
I kept her talking while she ate. I was too curious about her, about their life in the past years. I hadn't been there to witness and the pictures Bella had shown me when we made up had satiated my curiosity then but they weren't enough now. Every day that I spend with the kids while Bella was visiting Renée made me realize how little I knew about them and their life before we met. I didn't even know their favorite yogurt flavor. I wanted to know everything. So I asked her all the questions I could think of.
Sometimes her wide vocabulary amazed me and I had to constantly remind myself that though she was only four years old her mental ability rivaled with the one of an eight-years-old, according to Bella.
When I started asking about their lives before me, I was careful not to mention touchy subjects like the mean kids or the parties I didn't attend. Hearing about how those kids had treated my children only made me want to go back with Bella and the kids even more. I would show the whole town that I loved Bella and my kids more than anything in my life. I would make sure to let them know that my family was the most important thing to me.
I knew that one day wouldn't be enough to learn all about them or their life but it was a start, besides there were some things I wanted to find out because that was part of the experience of being a father. Something I never thought I would go through but I should already know that with Bella everything was possible. To say that I was lucky was an understatement. I had to be the luckiest guy in the world. Since Bella took me back everything is so bright, so intense, so exciting... I was alive again. I had never felt so complete.
I couldn't be more thrilled that I was able to give her kids. It was something I didn't want to take away from her. I didn't want her to regret being turned because she couldn't have kids anymore. She always told me that she didn't mind not having kids if that meant that we could be together forever. But I was afraid she would regret that decision later. I didn't want her to be like Rosalie. And now I couldn't be happier that we got both things. We had three wonderful kids and we could be together forever. We would be together forever. I couldn't even bear the thought of not having the kids in my life and I know that Bella feels exactly the same. We have everything we need to be happy and we will be. The happiest couple ever, because we have everything we could ask for.
When the time to leave approached I stopped my inquisition. There were still two questions I wanted to ask her and they were the most important of all. When she finished answering my last question she looked at me looking for the next one. I was nervous. Her next answers would make a huge difference in my life.
"Are you okay with me and your mother being together?"
"Of course." She answered immediately. "Mommy is so much happier now. And I really want us to be a family. A real family. As normal as we can be due to our... status as... mythical creatures." I smiled widely.
"Then you wouldn't mind if I asked your mother to marry me?"
"Seriously?" I nodded. Her expression was impossible to read. "Of course I don't mind. Mommy will be so happy!" She gushed throwing her arms around my waist. I hugged her back. I'm so happy it's impossible to describe. "How are you going to ask? Where? When?"
"I was thinking about bringing her, you, Luke and Lizzie here and ask. As soon as possible. What do you think?"
"I think it's amazing. Mommy will love it. She always liked simple things."
"Do you think it's too simple? Should I do something else?" I asked worried.
"No. No. It's fine like that. You should know mommy doesn't like big things. As long as you speak from your heart and keep everything simple she'll love it." I was stunned. How could such a little girl say things like that? She was absolutely right. Bella would like it more if I keep it simple.
I packed everything and soon we were going back. The sun was almost setting. I felt so carefree now that everything was sorted out between Lilly and I. As we got closer to the house, a scent that I did not recognize called my attention. I wondered who it belonged to. I pushed myself harder, eager to arrive home and find out who was there. I didn't bother to use my gift since we were already so close.
I entered the house and went straight to the living room. Everyone, except the kids was there. They looked at me warily while I assessed the room looking for the vampire whose scent I didn't recognize. My eyes fell on a thin girl seated next to Luke. She was about twenty years old, her hair was light brown and she was wearing jeans and a green t-shirt. As soon as I looked at her face, I stiffened and a growl erupted from my chest. Lilly, who still was on my back, tightened her grip on me. The girl's eyes were dark red. I took two steps back, worried about Lilly's safety, but kept snarling.
"Edward!" Carlisle admonished me. I was barely aware of his voice. I could only focus on the danger that the girl represented for my family. Bella rushed to my side and placed her hands in my chest, no doubt trying to calm me. And it would have worked if the matter wasn't so serious.
"Bella!" Several vampires in the room hissed, surely worried about her safety. For someone else, approaching me right now wouldn't be the wisest decision but Bella... I would never hurt Bella. I would die before I caused her any harm.
"Edward, stop! Listen to me." She asked. I made an effort to concentrate on her sweet voice.
"The kids?" I asked worried, my voice was cold.
"They are upstairs." She answered calmly. I helped Lilly down without turning my back to the new vampire in the room.
"Go look for your brother and your sister and stay with them." I told her without looking at her. I wouldn't take my eyes off the girl. Lilly didn't move. I squeezed her hand reassuringly. She sighed and went for the stairs, letting go of my hand. But that didn't relax me. My body was still stiff and ready to pounce on the girl if she moved. Everybody was watching me.
"Edward, calm down. She's not a threat." She whispered. I calmed down a little but didn't change my posture. Bella reached up and started placing small kisses on my neck. Gradually I loosened up my stance. I put my hand on her waist and pulled her away, only enough to be able to look into her golden eyes. There was nothing there besides love. There was not even a trace of fear. I trusted her judgment if she said that the girl wasn't dangerous I believed her. I pulled her close again and hugged her burying my face in her hair an inhaling her sweet scent.
"Hello, love. How was your day?" I asked casually, ignoring everybody else in the room.
"It was fine but I missed you." She said smiling.
"I missed you too. I'm sorry." She knew I was apologizing for my behavior a few minutes ago.
"It's fine. We were all waiting for you. Stay calm, okay?" I nodded and kissed her lips, softly and curtly since there was a room full of vampires staring. She pouted and I smiled, silently promising more when we didn't have eight vampires watching. She clearly understood the message since a small smile played on her lips. She grabbed my hand and led me to where she was sitting, right in front of the girl. I sat and pulled her to my lap.
"Edward, this Kaelyn. Kaelyn, Edward." Carlisle introduced.
"Hi." I said in a calming voice, trying to make her more comfortable. The girl seemed too scared to answer. Her thoughts were so confusing that I couldn't make out anything. She was thinking in so many things at the same time that I didn't get more than single words. I had really scared her.
"Everybody calls me Kae." She managed to murmur. Her voice was full of fear.
See what you've done? Overreacting fool. Alice screamed in my head.
"Edward we were waiting for you to arrive so that Kae could tell us her story. She was one of Victoria's newborns." Carlisle explained. I immediately stiffened. What? And they said she wasn't dangerous? What are they thinking?
"Edward? You said you would stay calm." Bella said. "There're nine of us in this room, the kids are upstairs and Victoria is dead. She is not a threat." She reasoned. I guess she was right. I nodded.
"Can you tell us what happened, now Kae?" Carlisle asked with a calm voice. She looked at Luke and he nodded.
"I'm from England and came here to visit a friend of mine. One night I went out to buy... something, I don't remember." She looked at Luke worried and he gave her a reassuring glance. "I got lost and Victoria found me. Then everything happened too fast. The next thing I knew it looked like I was being burned. She carried me somewhere and when the fire stopped, she and a few more newborns were there. One of them explained me what I was. A few days later we were already twenty five and she gather us and told us that she needed our help. Eventually some died during fights with each other. She told us that some years ago a coven of vampires had killed her mate James and that she wanted revenge. She asked for our help and said that you were outnumbered and that you wouldn't know that we were going. I didn't want to be a part of it but she threatened us that she would kill us if we didn't agree to fight with her. Eventually I agreed, after all she had the right to revenge her mate." I growled at that.
"What happened after?" Carlisle asked.
"We came here. It was obvious that you were waiting for us. Since she wasn't anywhere to be seen, I hide in the woods. I didn't want to participate. None of you looked like the cold and heartless vampires she had described. You looked like a family so I decided to wait to see what happened. When the kids appeared and she made her 'speech' I was horrified. So I went deeper into the woods and remained hid until Luke found me."
"The truth Kae is that Victoria didn't told you the whole story." Carlisle said. "Bella and Edward met when Bella was still human. One day we went to play baseball and we took Bella with us. Victoria, James and another friend of them, Laurent, found us and wanted to play with us. James found out that Bella was human and decided to track her. We were going to protect her and that just turned everything more interesting for him. In the end he managed to attract Bella making her believe that he had her mother. Fortunately we arrived in time. The only option was to kill him; otherwise he would just continue to hunt Bella." Kae had been looking at Bella and me the entire time.
"But you are a vampire now." She said to Bella.
"Yes."
"And you have kids. How's that possible? They told me that vampires couldn't..."
"Female vampires can't. But I was still human when I got pregnant. Edward left before I found out. I decided to have the babies. One day I went to the woods and Laurent found me. Before he could kill me Luke appeared and saved me. He was the one who helped me during my pregnancy and changed me when I was too weak to survive, after the delivery. He has been with me since then. He's like my brother. About two weeks ago we came here and found the Cullens again. Edward and I got back together but my mother had a heart attack and I had to fly to Florida. That's why I wasn't in the fight."
"That's quite a story, you have there." She said amazed. Everybody laughed at that. "I'm sorry but I didn't know."
"It's okay. You didn't have many options. Either you fought or you died." Bella said.
"In fact if you hadn't hid you would end up dead anyway." Emmett commented.
"You are welcome to stay with us if you want but we are different from other vampires. We feed from animal blood instead of human blood. If you decide to join us you have to follow your diet." Carlisle explained. She looked at Luke and then to Carlisle again.
"Okay. I didn't like to feed from humans anyway. It's cruel and wrong to take innocents lives. I'm glad that there is an alternative." She smiled.
"It can be difficult in the beginning but I'm sure you will do great." Esme said lovingly. I know she loves the idea of having another daughter.
"I'm sorry I was so rude before. And I'm sorry I scared you but I was caught by surprise." I said trying to excuse my behavior.
"It's okay." She whispered. I think it will take a while to convince her that I won't hurt her.
"Maybe you should go hunting before you meet the kids." Esme said. Kae seemed to be an extremely calm newborn. Any other newborn in her place when I came in would have fought me.
"I can go with her." Luke offered immediately. I wonder if there's something between the two of them.
"Of course." Alice said smiling. There was definitely something between Luke and Kae, otherwise why would Alice be like that?
Bella looked at Luke questioningly and he answered with a smile. Bella was ecstatic. She ran to him and hugged him, scaring Kae. Luke chuckled and hugged Bella back. Bella whispered something in his ear and he nodded, letting go of her and grabbing Kae's hand. And they were gone. Bella returned to my lap.
"Is there something between them love?" I asked curious. Bella looked at me smiling widely.
"It looks like Luke found his mate." She said, barely containing the excitement in her voice. So I was right. "He deserves it. After all he did for me he deserves to be happy more than anyone else." She stated. Everybody seemed happy with the news.
I know you are going to propose to Bella. Alice thought. I immediately looked at her. I had a vision this afternoon. So... can I plan the wedding? Please, please!! You're my favorite brother. Please let me plan it! What's with her? I haven't even asked. What if Bella says no? No, I can't think of that possibility. But I wasn't going to tell Alice that she could plan the wedding. That was Bella's decision, if she accepted my proposal, of course. I looked at Alice and shook my head.
"Fine, be like that!" She pouted, stomping out of the room. Bella looked at me with her eyebrows raised.
"It's nothing love. She's just being Alice." Bella laughed while Jasper rushed out of the living room to go talk to Alice.
"How did everything go with Lilly?" Bella asked.
"Great. We sorted everything out. Everything is fine, love." She smiled hugely and kissed me.
"Get a room guys. There is plenty upstairs." Emmett boomed. We just ignored him.
"Well, I'm glad everything is fine but I was thinking and I come to the conclusion that after all this was your fault." She stated playfully.
"Oh really? And why is that?" I was trying to keep it light but angst was already starting to grow inside of me. Was it really because of something I did that Lilly reacted that way?
"She inherited her tendency to overreact and overanalyze situations from someone and it was not from me." She said. I relaxed
"Bella actually has a point." Alice said entering the room again. "Lilly's personality and temper is just like yours." I laughed. They were right. Lilly could be a lot like Bella physically but her personality was just like mine.
"So... now that everything is settled and the drama is all in the past, why don't we do something fun?" Emmett asked grinning. I don't know if I want to hear Emmet's idea.
"What exactly do you mean with fun, Emmett?" Bella asked carefully, afraid of his answer.
"Well, I was thinking about playing something with the kids. Why don't we play twister?" He suggested. Twister?
"It seems like a good idea but let's wait a bit for Luke and Kae. I'm sure Luke will love to see this." Bella said. There was something in her voice that I couldn't make out.
A few hours later Luke and Kae arrived. We called the kids and they came running downstairs.
"Guess what?" Bella told him.
"What?" He asked curious.
"Emmett suggested that we played twister." She told him.
"Yay!" The kids screamed. Apparently they liked this game a lot.
"Of course I'm going to win..." Emmett said smugly. Every time Emmett convinced someone to play this game with him, he won but I don't know why, I had the feeling that tonight would be different.
"I wouldn't be so sure Emmett." Luke said.
"Yeah? And why is that? Everybody knows I'm the best at twister." He said surprised.
"Well, you never saw Bella and Lillian playing. I think you don't stand a chance." Luke said confident.
"We'll see that." Then he turned to Bella and Lilly. "I'm sure you are very good at twister... it's just that I'm better." The smile on their faces told me that Emmett might be wrong. I guess I had to wait and see for myself.
"Sure, sure Emmett." Bella said in a patronizing voice.
"So, who's in?" He asked while Alice went to get the mat.
"I'm in" Bella and Lilly said.
"Me too." Lizzie spoke after.
"I want to play too." Alice said walking with the mat on her hands.
"You don't want to play, son?" I asked Luke who had come to stand beside me and Bella.
"No. I always loose. I think Uncle Em should listen to Uncle Luke. No one beats mommy and Lilly at twister. They are both very bendable. And they have great balance." He explained.
"Seriously, love? I remember that your balance wasn't very good and you never told me you were flexible." I whispered at Bella's ear.
"Thankfully my balance has improved a lot since I was changed and my flexibility is mostly the result of some yoga exercises I used to do with a friend of Luke when I moved in with him, before I had to spend the entire time in bed because I couldn't move."
"Was she a vampire?"
"Yes. She went to visit him right after I moved in and when he told her about me, she decided to stay around for a while to help. She loved yoga and she thought it could help me. After the kids' birth I started practicing yoga again and about a year ago Lilly decided to join me. Now, we usually practice together. She loves it and it's very good to relax." She explained. Now I was sure Emmett didn't stand a chance.
"So are we going to start or what?" Emmett said impatient.
"Calm down Emmet!" Rosalie said.
"You don't want to play, baby?" He asked her.
"No, I prefer to watch." She said grinning.
"Please guys! Can't you think about something else?" I said trying to block their thoughts. I do not need to see what they are thinking about.
"Okay, let's start!" Alice announced. Emmett looked as excited as Lizzie and Lilly.
"Good luck, love." I said kissing Bella softly, before letting her go.
"Thanks."
***
Half an hour later Lizzie and Alice had already abandoned the game, since they had fallen. Bella and Lilly seemed completely at ease, even thought their positions were extremely awkward. Emmett was having more problems, his position was very precarious and I was almost sure he would fall when he tried to move on the next round, though he was completely focused on the game.
As I predicted Emmett was not able to place his left foot on a yellow circle and almost fell on Bella.
"I can't believe I lost. I always win."He whined. "It's not fair!" He pouted. How old is he? Five?
"Emmett it's just a game!" I told him.
"It's not just a game. It's twister and I always win!" He insisted.
"Don't worry babe. You did great." Rosalie complimented.
Bella and Lilly continued playing. It was amazing how neither of them fell, even when they were in the strangest positions.
"So Eddie... are you enjoying the show?" Emmett asked grinning. SMACK!
"Rose..." He whined while I laughed.
"How many times do I have to say to control your comments when the kids are in the room?" She asked.
"Sorry babe." Emmett said looking sheepishly at her.
A few minutes later Lilly lost her concentration, probably due to her tiredness, and fell.
"You were amazing Lilly! You almost beat mommy!" Lizzie and Luke said running to their sister while I helped Bella getting up from the weird position she was in.
"Congratulations love." I said kissing her.
"Thanks, but if Lilly wasn't so tired I'm sure she would have won." Bella said.
"I want the rematch Bella. Don't think I'm going to let you take my title." Emmett said.
"Sure Emmett but not today. I need to go fix some food for the kids."
"EWW! I don't know how you stand the smell of their food Bella." He commented.
"I guess I'm used to it." She said heading for the kitchen. I followed.
"You'll need to hunt." I said. I had already noticed that her eyes were getting darker.
"Yes and I have to take the kids too." She said.
"I was thinking that maybe we could go hunting tomorrow and before we came home we could go to the meadow." I had decided to propose tomorrow. The sooner, the better. I couldn't wait to be able to call Bella my wife.
"That's a great idea." She replied turning around and flashing me a beautiful smile. I couldn't help but to smile back. This little program was perfect. I wanted to see Bella and the kids hunting but the best part of the day would be asking her to marry me. Assuming that she would accept.
***
During the night Bella and I had arranged everything to the hunt and then snuggled nicely on my bed, waiting for the kids to wake up. I miss her sleep talk because it was the closest thing that I had to reading her mind. It was the only time that she didn't edit her thoughts. Maybe someday I could convince her to let her shield down for some minutes... I would definitely try.
When the kids woke up, Bella told them what we were going to do. They were quite excited with the hunting trip. While I helped them getting dressed, Bella went to prepare a light breakfast.
"Are you going to ask today?" Lilly asked me while I helped her to put her sneakers on.
"Yes. Did you tell Lizzie and Luke?" They were in the bathroom so I spoke very low so that they couldn't hear.
"No. It's going to be a surprise for them too." She said smiling.
After the kids had their breakfast Bella and I put them in their car seats, which had been moved from Bella's Volkswagen Passat to the Volvo.
"You know, this is so unfair!" Alice pouted when the kids were inside of the car.
"What is unfair, Alice?" Bella asked leaning against the trunk.
"You spend all your time with Edward or the kids. I haven't even taken you shopping. You and the kids owe me at least one shopping trip! I'm their aunt. I'm supposed to spoil them and I have four years to make up for." I laughed getting in the car.
"Alice, I promise that I'll let you take me and the kids shopping, okay? But today we need to go hunting." Bella explained.
"I'll hold onto that promise Bella!"
"Okay. Bye." Bella sat in the passenger seat and I took off, leaving my pixie sister standing in the driveway.
***
Watching Bella and the kids hunting was amazing. Bella's movements were fluid and fast, she never missed her prey and her approach was so silent that the prey wasn't even aware of her presence. It fascinated me. I had never seen anyone hunt with so much grace. The kids settled for small animals, like squirrels and rabbits while Bella and I hunted. Then, under mine and Bella's watch, the three of them took down a deer. Their movements were elegant and fast. While they drank Bella approached me from behind, putting her arms around my waist
"You know you look really hot when you hunt?" She whispered in my ear. I turned around to face her.
"The same goes for you, love. It's something I have to add to my list of the thing I lost in the past four years. And this one is very high on the roll." I said huskily before I leaned down and kissed her hungrily, enjoying the sweetness of her lips and pressing her body as close to mine as I could. Her hands went to my hair, running through it, and her legs wrapped around my waist. Then, too soon Bella broke the kiss and let her legs down. I wasn't used to this. I used to be the one to break the kisses when I thought we were going too far but now she was a vampire, there was no need to do that. I started kissing her neck.
"Edward, you have to stop. The kids are almost finishing." I hated that she was right.
"Let's hope that our family can watch them the next time." I said looking at her golden eyes. She smiled. I could see in her lust filled eyes that she wanted to continue as much as I did.
"Mommy, daddy?" I heard the kids call. I resigned and planted a soft kiss in her lips before we went to help them hiding the deer's body.
***
The ride to the meadow was calm. I had one hand on the steering wheel and the other was holding Bella's. In the back seats the kids were unusually quiet. Maybe they were tired. When we got to the trail, I parked the car and we started running. The ring was safely tucked inside the pocket of my jacket. I was starting to feel nervous.
When we arrived at the meadow, Bella smiled widely. This place holds a lot of good memories and luckily we would be able to create one more today.
"It's so beautiful!" Lizzie exclaimed running to the middle of the meadow and looking around. Luke and Lilly followed her.
"So Love?" I asked coming closer to her from behind and wrapping my arms around her waist like she had done earlier. She leaned her head against my chest and sighed, looking at our kids, who were now running after each other.
"It's even more gorgeous than last time." She whispered. "Thanks for bringing me."
"It's my pleasure love. Even if we live across the world, I'll bring you here whenever you want." A ray of sunshine broke through the clouds and illuminated the center of the meadow. I walked there and pulled Bella with me. The sun made her skin glow. I had never seen anything so beautiful. There weren't even words to describe her.
I just stared at her letting my eyes say what words could not convey. I couldn't believe I was about to propose to her. I was so not worthy of her. She was just so perfect... But none of that mattered now. She was mine, even if I didn't deserve her. I got down on one knee and she gasped.
"Edward what are you..."
"Bella, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You gave me so much that I will never be able to thank you enough. Now I know that with you everything is possible and though I know that I don't deserve you I will never let you go. I love you with all my heart and I want everybody to know that. Will you marry me?" I opened the small box hat contained my mother's ring and looked expectantly at her.
YES! YES! YES! OH MY GOD! Yes! Of course I'll marry you! I put the ring on her finger, only then realizing that her lips had not moved, though I had clearly heard her response. Did I....?
"Love, did I just hear your thoughts?" I asked stunned.
Yes! I told you I could let you hear my thoughts if I wanted. I thought this was the right moment. I had no words to answer so I just got up and kissed her. I tried to put all my love on that kiss but it was just impossible. I loved her too much to be able to convey it in one single kiss. Kissing her forever wouldn't be enough.
"Say it out loud. Say you will marry me." I asked.
"I will marry you Edward Cullen and we will be happy forever. I love you." I couldn't stop smiling. Right now, everything is perfect.
"I love you too, love."
I love you! I love you! I love you! I love you! I love you! I love you! Her thoughts were as sweet as her voice. I noticed the kids were squealing and smiling happily. They came to stand next to us.
"We are very happy for you. Now we will be a true family!" Lilly stated. Then we all hugged.
Bella and I settled on the ground while the kids ran happily around the meadow, looking at the flowers and the trees.
"So, when do you want to get married?" Bella asked.
"As soon as possible, love. Unless you want to wait..."
"No. No. I completely agree with you."
"I was thinking that maybe we could get married in the beginning of August, then we would take the whole month for our honeymoon and I could go back with you and the kids in September. What do you think?"
"I think it's perfect but we still haven't talked to the others about moving back."
"We'll see that later. Now you do realize that Alice will start begging to plan the wedding from the moment we get into the house, don't you?" I warned.
"I do and I think I'll let her. Maybe the fact that we want to marry in the beginning of August will prevent her to go overboard, since she will only have a month to prepare everything." She said hopeful.
"Love, are you serious? I thought you knew Alice better than that. I'm sure that the tight schedule will not prevent her to make this wedding the event of the year."
"But I want something small and simple. I think I have to find something that will stop her from going overboard with this."
"I know! I know mommy!" Lilly suggested.
"What's your idea sweetheart?" I asked curious. The look in Lilly's eyes was exactly the one Emmett had before pulling a prank.
"Tell her that if she doesn't do everything like you want Luke, Lizzie and I will blow up her closet with all her clothes inside it." They had really great ideas. I bet that threat would make everything a lot easier.
"I don't know." Bella said.
"Aunty Alice would be really mad if we did that!" Lizzie stated, but I could hear the excitement in her voice.
"I do, love. Their idea is great. Alice will do everything you ask."
"We'll see." Bella replied smiling.
A few hours later we went back to the house and as expected Alice immediately started begging.
"Please, please, please Bella. Let me plan your wedding. Please. I've been waiting to do this for years. You're my best friend. Please, please, please."
"Calm down Alice. We have to tell everyone first." Bella said. Alice was fuming. We called everyone to the living room.
"Edward and I have some news." Bella said and looked at me. I encouraged her to go on. "We are getting married." Suddenly everybody was hugging and congratulating us. Emmett was squishing Bella in one of his bear hugs.
"About time you made it official little sis."
"Emmett would you mind putting my fiancé down? I want her to make it to the wedding day." I said.
"Sorry bro." he said patting me on my back too harshly.
"Emmett!" Rosa yelled. "Be careful! If you continue like this they won't survive until their wedding day."
"Sorry!"
"So... Can I plan the wedding now?" Alice said anxious. Patience was not one of her virtues.
"You can Alice but..."
"What Bella?" She asked excited.
"You have one month to prepare everything and I want something small and simple!" Bella was trying not to use the blackmail. I doubt it would work but I let her try.
"But Bellaaaa!" Alice whined. "This is your first wedding! It has to be big."
"Small and simple, Alice!" Bella insisted.
"Or what?" Alice asked defiantly. Oh oh she shouldn't have done that.
"Your adorable nieces and nephew offered themselves to blow up your closet with all of your clothes inside if you did not accept my demands." Bella said sweetly.
"What?" Alice's eyes were wide and she was even paler than normal, if that's possible.
"You heard me. So how's it going to be?"
"Fine. Everything will be simple and small just like you want." Alice gave in. Everyone was surprised she had given up so quickly.
"I can't believe this! One month? One month! And she wants everything small and simple... unbelievable.... my best friend.... betrayed by my own nieces and nephew... blow up my closet... they are insane... all my beautiful clothes... I can't believe this..." She rambled to herself leaving the living room in a hurry. Everyone laughed. "But we are going shopping tomorrow Bella. And you too kids!" she yelled from upstairs. Bella and the kids grimaced.
"Do we have too daddy?" Lilly whined.
"I'm afraid so princess. Aunty Alice doesn't play when it comes to shopping."
"I heard that Edward! Let's see how funny you are when I kidnap Bella for wedding arrangements. I bet you won't be so happy when you have to spend days without seeing her." Alice said mischievously from somewhere in the house. I frowned and pulled Bella closer, locking her in a tight embrace. Everyone started laughing again.
"Don't worry Edward! I'll always come back to you." She said before kissing me.
"Hey! Hey! Kids in the room remember?" Emmett said trying to put his hand in front of the kids' eyes. I looked around to find my sweet kids glaring furiously at Emmet.
"I would be careful with that, Emmett. You might lose your hand someday." Bella said grinning. Immediately the kids' eyes changed from furious to mischievous. I read Emmett's thoughts and found that he was imagining my kids blowing up his hand. And again everyone laughed.
The changes that Bella and the kids operated in our lives were significant. Since they had come back there wasn't one single day that we didn't laugh.
I don't know how I could live so long without Bella and the kids. They were my life now and forever.
Did you liked it? Was it worth the wait? REVIEW and let me know. I have some good news. My classes were supposed to start in two days (Wednesday) but they posteponed it because the school is being repaired. Which means that I got one more week of holidays, which means that you are lucky because when school starts my updates won't be so frequent, though I'll try not to keep you waiting too much. The Cullens playing twister and Emmett wanting to win was jdrast idea. Thanks so much.
In the epilogue we will have a brief description of the wedding and the reactions of the people in the town where Bella lives to Edward return. I'll have so much fun writing that! Review! The more reviews I get the faster I'll update. I'm a bit sad this story is going to end but I'm also very excited about my new story. Alice offered to plan the wedding to all my reviewers so REVIEW! I'll be waiting. HUgs :)