BONUS CHAPTER. You lucky devils, this took me days!! You all asked for the engagement, which I didn't want to include. I wanted to leave it to your imaginations. (I only just thought that was a good reason)
Some details about the Eiffel Tower and Paris may be incorrect
Anyway I did it in two parts. So you have to review!! Mwahahaha.
Chapter 31
Bonus
I dressed in a navy blue dress with diamantes dotted around the chest line. Alice had bought me a white faux fur wrap to go with it and Rose had bought me a pair of blue sandal heels that tied up on my ankle. The whole outfit fitted perfectly. They'd spent at least four hours on getting me ready for my big date. I was looking forward to it whole-heartedly. My hair was loose down my back in shiny, light curls and my make-up was the bare minimum for the natural look. I looked the best I'd ever looked, in my own opinion. The girls had left me alone about half an hour before the date. I spent the entire time pacing and muttering to myself. I'd almost cried once in fear and once in sheer delight. I had touched up my make-up about three times and I'd gone to the loo five times. I was shaking and nervous about it all. I wasn't ready for it but I was in some respects.
When there was a knock on the door, I stifled a squeal and flapped my hands around my flushed face to cool and calm myself down. I took three deep breaths on Alice's advice before she had left and opened the door. I forgot to breathe at the sight in front of me. Edward smiled at me crookedly but looked like he couldn't breathe either.
'You look absolutely exquisite, love, exquisite,' he breathed kissing my cheek. I smiled.
'You look breath taking,' I replied. He grinned and held out a hand to me. I took it and we went made our way downstairs.
Edward helped me into the black limo, I was still in shock at how much it must have cost. He kissed my hand.
'Edward, why did you spend so much on me?' I asked disbelievingly.
'Only the necessities, love, I promise. I wanted it to be special and memorable,' Edward said meeting my gaze. I melted under it and leant against him, excited. The journey there was memorable enough; we past the Eiffel Tower and drove down the Champs d'Elysee. We arrived outside Hotel Georges V, one of the top hotels in the world. I couldn't help but gasp. Edward smiled at my answer to the restaurant choice. While I was still in a state of shock, Edward climbed out and coolly offered me his hand to help me out. I was still in shock, Edward chuckled and I sent him a glare for more than one reason. He bit his lip but kissed me on the lips. That got me weak at the knees and I had to lean on him for support. He slid an arm around my waist and we walked inside.
The meal was incredible, unforgettable and wonderful. It was like my dream come true. I was going to say thanks for a lovely evening but Edward told me there was more, I tried to scold him for spending so much but he brushed it off saying I was totally worth it. As I snuggled next to Edward for the next leg of our date, I thought about the conversations I'd overheard while in the bath. I think my breath left my body in a heavy breath.
'Breathe, love,' Edward coaxed. I smiled uneasily at him. I tried to relax but my hands were shaking. I couldn't help it!
The limo pulled up at the base of the Eiffel Tower, I raised an eyebrow at Edward, he shot me a look of innocence but he looked very jittery and nervous. The whole place was deserted except for us and a guy in a smart suit. Edward approached him while still holding my hand. They exchanged a few words in French, a subject I had dropped and forgotten as soon as I could. Edward smiled at me but seemed troubled and nervously excited. He finished up the conversation and pulled me to the elevator at the base of one of the 'legs' of the Eiffel Tower. We were alone, so Edward kissed me hard on the lips as we went up the Tower. I grinned against his lips. He pulled away after what seemed like an hour but was more like two minutes. I looked out at the view, it was breathtaking.
'Not as breathtaking as you,' Edward breathed. I must have said it was breathtaking out loud. I blushed at Edward's words and wrapped my arms around him.
'I love you,' I whispered.
'I love you too, much more than you could ever know!' he replied.
'Sure,' I muttered sarcastically. He stroked my hair slightly, not wanting to ruin Alice and Rosalie's creative makeover. He kissed the top of my head and pulled me to his side.
The doors opened and Edward and I walked out.
'Next elevator,' Edward whispered. Another smart looking man offered me a glass of champagne. I took it and thanked him in the little French I knew. He smiled and kissed the back of my hand. Wishing me good luck in English. I nodded to him.
This place was bustling with tourists during the day but was now empty even at night it was usually busy.
'How much did you pay for this?' I asked Edward as we cruised upwards in the second elevator.
'Enough.' Edward's tone proved that the conversation was over. I sighed and sipped my champagne again. The elevator we were in would take us to the top. I could feel Edward shaking slightly.
'Are you ok?' I asked concerned. He smiled down at me.
'Yes, love. I'm just…. Never mind, I love you and I'm fine,' he said.
'I want this to be perfect,' he muttered to himself after. I leant against him. He kissed my forehead. I laid my head on his chest content.
We kissed and talked a bit on the journey to the top. We reached the top and Edward pushed me out before him gently. I drank the last of my champagne. The view from the top of incredible, the night lights of Paris were beautiful. Edward came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, his chin resting the top of my head.
'It is beautiful, isn't it?' he whispered.
'Yes but I know someone who looks better,' I said turning in his arms. His leant down and kissed my lips quickly and nervously. He pulled away and took my empty champagne from me. He placed it on a silver plate beside the elevator. I walked over to the edge of the top level and leant on the edge, looking out as far as I could see. It was heavenly peaceful up there. I heard soft music start behind me and turned to see Edward walking over. He held out his hand.
'May I have this dance, Ms. Swan?' he asked.
'Why, yes of course, kind sir,' I agreed, taking his hand. He placed his hand around my waist and pulled me towards him. I placed my arms around his neck. Suddenly realisation dawned on me.
'This is the same song we first danced to. That night at the ball your parent's held,' I whispered.
'Yes, it is. You have a good memory,' Edward breathed in my ear. I giggled.
'I love you,' I whispered again. He took a deep breath and pulled away. I hid the shock from my face and tried to be impassive. A thousand thoughts buzzed through my head.
Did he rethink? Was I not good enough? Was I not hot enough? Did he not love me as much?
'Breathe love,' Edward whispered. Well he'd called me love again, so he might still love me. I took a deep breath. The music continued quietly in the background. Edward reached in his tux jacket for something and pulled it out, holding it in his hand. He stepped forwards until he was an arm's reach away. He took deep breath and seemed to compose himself. He went down on one knee and I gasped, I knew it was coming but it still made my heart race like crazy. Then he spoke:
'Isabella, I have loved you from the moment I saw you at my parent's ball. I never thought that I could love anyone the way I loved you. I refused to leave your side so many times, even endangering my health to remain with you and I knew that I loved you. When you told me you returned it, it was the happiest day of my life. Without you I know I would be incomplete. I cannot imagine life without you and neither do I want to, my love. My one and only love. So…will you make me the happiest person alive and marry me?'
Evil cliffie but is the answer so obvious??
Will I be cruel or kind to Edward and Bella?
Is it too early for Bella and her mother's absurd ideas on marriage?
Will that sway Bella's decision?
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Beth 'Maker of Lethal Snowballs' Cullen
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