Chapter 46

EPOV

At 5 am the next morning I see my phone lite up with a message, Esme is here and at the door with Jake.

I quietly leave my Sleeping Beauty and sneak out to the front door. Esme and Jake smile at me and I take the ring and go back to bed for an hour or so. Bella nudges me awake at 6 am and asked, "Can we go to the gym?"

"Of course."

I leave the ring in my nightstand on my side of the bed. We both change and as we walk to the gym, I said, "Happy Valentine's Day" and kiss her forehead.

"Is it really? I still have no clue what day it is," Bella said.

BPOV

I looked at Edward's watch and said, "It is."

We got in a full workout by ourselves and then we went back to the suite and bathroom to change for the day.

After I shower and get dressed, I start working on my hair while Edward is showering. I hear someone moving around on the patio; however I just ignore the sounds as I look at the view of the beach and think about my father. Edward must have traded places with Sam because I'm soon in Edward's arms being nuzzled.

"Hi, Edward."

"Hi, Bella. A penny for your thoughts."

"Just growing up here with my dad."

"Bella, look down at the beach."

I do and see a heart dragged in the sand and the phrase inside of it 'EM+BS'

"Thank you, Edward. That's so beautiful."

"It would be even better if you'll accept this as your engagement ring," and he was kneeling to my side holding out a ring.

"Yes," I said and he slid a stunning ring onto my finger. The stone was catching light from the sun and glowing at me with a stunning brilliance.

"Edward, it's beautiful. Thank you," and he pulled me into his arms and kissed me. The kiss was amazing; it was tenfold better than the ring. The ring said we would be together forever but the passion of our kiss was all consuming.

Then I heard, "Queen Isabella, may I present your new assistant, Esme Cullen." and I turned my head away from Edward and squealed.

Edward said, "Wow. Bella can squeal and Esme, I think she's excited to see you."

I finally got out of Edward's arms and ran to her.

"Esme, you're here; how was the flight over?"

"Great, thank you, your highness for that."

"Don't thank me; thank the President."

"I don't care. Bella, you look amazing and your tattoos are stunning. So is this and she lifted up my hand."

"My fiancé gave it to me today for Valentine's Day. Look," and I pulled her back to the balcony's edge.

"Bella, that is perfect. Maybe Carlisle needs to take lessons from Edward now."

"Carlisle, can we go down there and have someone take our pictures before the tides wash it away?"

"I suppose you deserve it, though it scares me."

"We can have guards under the balcony watching our back sides."

"Okay go."

Edward and I go; I call my staff photographer. When we get to the beach, I look at Edward and say leave your gun with the guards and I'll do the same thing."

"Relax, Edward. No one knows we're here."

Esme and the photographer take our pictures and it was so much fun.

After twenty minutes, Carlisle says, "Alright, you two, we have a meeting in thirty minutes and you haven't had breakfast yet."

We slid our guns back in and headed back upstairs. Edward asked, "Can we have dinner together tonight for Valentine's Day?"

I smiled and said, "I'll ask our assistant if that is possible."

When we made it back to our suite, "Esme, can you try to keep Edward and I's dinner hour free tonight so that we can have a Valentine's dinner together? Actually you know what, keep all of our time free from 6 to 10 so that we can all have dinner as couple's and will you arrange with the kitchen staff for 4 private dinners in our sitting rooms to be delivered. Ask the chef for lemon virgin shrimp linguini, salad, bread and chocolate covered strawberries. It will be delicious; trust me."

"Got it and thank you."

Then I heard Alice and Rose say, "Really, Bella?"

"Yeah, I thought you would like to get to know your guard a little better and it is Valentine's Day."

"Thanks, you're a wonderful sister."

Carlisle said, "Your highnesses, we need to go now."

"Fine," so I called the kitchen on my cell phone and asked for two protein shakes to be delivered to my Parliament offices.

We had a lunch meeting that day and at 5:30 we all left to go back to our quarters for the evening. When we got to my suite I asked Seth, Sam, and Jake to come into my suite. They did and I had them each use my laptop to call their wives and tell them Happy Valentine's Day. They each enjoyed some private time with them. Edward and I went into my bedroom and were kissing. He kissed my hand and then my ring. "It looks so beautiful there, Bella."

"Edward, thank you for the ring and giving it to me on Valentine's Day, this couldn't have been any better. I have never had a Valentine's Day before."

"Then tonight will be fun."

And I looked at him shyly and asked, "Romantic?"

"Yes," and we started kissing again, but soon there was a knock at my door.

"Yes," I said before opening the door because I didn't want to leave Edward's hug.

"It's us," said Alice and Rose.

"What do you want?"

"Come on, Bella. Open up the door," Alice said.

"We need your help," Rose said.

"Fine," so I quickly kissed Edward one last time and opened the door. "What do you want?" I said.

"Edward, can you excuse us for thirty minutes? This is girl stuff."

"I'll be in your sitting room if you need me or guards."

Edward closed the door behind him and I looked at them and said, "What do you want? You're supposed to be getting ready for your Valentine's dinners."

"We will, but we had your old clothes moved over here. We're going to pick out something for you. Then do your hair."

"Please, no. Not like the olden days."

"Yes, so move it to your bathroom and closet."

They pulled out a light pink short straight dress that went to 2 inches above my knees; the dress was one my father had bought me shortly before he passed away. From the sweetheart neck line to the bust line of the dress was black with pink lace over the top of it. Just below that the light pink fabric wrapped and twisted to create a high waist. Then the rest of the dress just hung and draped to just above my knee. Finally, I slipped on the black sparkly sandals to go with it. They also pulled out panties and a strapless bra for me.

"Go get dressed," Rose ordered.

I came out and they turned when they heard my heels hit the tile.

"Bella, you're beautiful and you look like daddy's little girl."

I blushed and said, "Thank you."

"Come here and sit down." They put soft curls in my hair and simple make up. "Well?" they said.

I looked in the mirror and I said, "Thank you," and stood up. I pulled them into a hug altogether and I was crying when I pulled back.

Alice said, "No more tears. Edward is two doors away and you cannot be puffy for him."

"I'm trying not too; but I'm home with you two. I have my throne back and I have a Valentine for the first time in my life."

Alice smiled and said, "I do, too."

I said, "He just got here two days ago."

"I don't care."

Rose said, "Come along, Alice. Let's get our guards and go get ready for our dinner. Thanks Bella for that."

"You're welcome, but Rose behave."

She came up and whispered in my ear, "Only if Emmett does."

"Alright, you two, goodbye."

We walked out to my sitting room together. I walked into my sitting room and all the guards looked up at me including my three godfathers. Jasper and Emmett beat Edward to me. "Bella, you look like a china doll," said Jasper. He hugged and kissed my cheek.

"Bella, you look like you belong in a fairy tale as the beautiful princess," and Emmett kissed my cheek.

Edward was there after my two other godfathers moved away. He pulled me into his arms and brushed my hair away and kissed me. We both wrapped our arms around each other and just kept kissing until we heard our door click shut. Edward smiled and said, "I think we cleared the room."

I looked up and said, "We did. Edward, where did all the roses come from? They're so beautiful."

"Bella, they could never be as beautiful as you."

"Stop it," and I walked over to one of the vases of roses and smelled them.

"Bella, you really have no idea how you look in this; do you?"

"Not really."

"Come here," and we sat down together and then Edward pulled me into his arms.

"Once upon a time, there was a river guide that took three men on the ride of their lives. She was a female and we knew it. She was beautiful in a natural way not like Rose who is stunning or the perfect short pixie Alice. You have lived and are more comfortable in jeans and tank tops. You are beautiful with no makeup on. Your face and eyes pull me in and your smile melts my heart. I also know how physically strong you are; yet, it doesn't show on your body. When we were in Alaska, I wanted to touch you so that I knew you were real. When you ran from us, I needed you more. You possessed all three of our hearts. We wanted to protect you. I wanted your heart. When we figured out who you were and saw your picture, we knew you were beautiful. Emmett said the wrong things out loud when you came out to meet the President, but it was true. You were incredible and I would love to have you wrapped around my body. You are so simple and yet complex. You are strong and brave, can be sexy, beautiful, simple, complex and loving, but today you stepped it up. You are elegant, beautiful, sexy, and perfect. You give, give and rarely take except shit from me and then you push back. If I had to describe you in one word it would be 'wow.' Because I never know what I'll get from you or what you will look like. Bella you have it all. I'm so thankful we found you on the river that day. Now, here I am, over a year and a half later sharing Valentine's Day with my "Wow."

Then he took his fingers, wiped away the tears and I said, "Wow," right back. "Thank you, Edward. You mean the world to me."

"Now about the roses - there are three dozen from me, a dozen from Rose and Emmett, a dozen from Alice and Jasper and a dozen from Esme and Carlisle."

"Edward, is it inevitable that it will really be Rose and Emmett as a couple and the same for Alice and Jasper?"

"Yes, I think so. Emmett and Jasper smile a little more every morning when I see them."

"I see it, too."

"Bella, would you like to dance?"

"Yes, I'd love to."

Edward turned on the music and we started dancing. We waltzed around our room. Then some of our favorite American pop slow music came on and Edward pulled me in really close and we swayed together. My hands just layed on Edward's ass we stayed very close together. Then we heard a knock and Edward kissed my nose and said, "Please have a seat my queen and I'll have your dinner let in."

So I went and smelled my roses as Edward let the butler in. I heard, "Good evening, your highness."

I turned and said, "Charlotte."

"Yes, Little Bells."

"Oh my god," and I ran to her.

"Edward, this was my nanny and then my assistant while I grew up here."

"Thank you, Charlotte. You helped raise and nurture a wonderful woman."

"Charlotte is your husband still my favorite chef in the kitchen?"

"Yes."

"Oh my god. Take two roses - one for you and one for him. Tell him I look forward to seeing him soon."

"Thank you, Little Bells and your highness. Please enjoy your dinner."

"Thank you."

Edward escorted me to our quiet table for two. He pulled his chair close to mine. We shared a bottle of white wine and we took turns feeding each other and I allowed my one hand to rest on Edward's leg.

"Dessert or dance?" Edward asked.

"Dance please."

He helped me up and we started dancing again. Eventually, I had my hands up at his chest and started unbuttoning his shirt because I wanted to touch his bare skin. I undid the buttons all the way to his waist band and started exploring his chest and stomach. Edward's lips came very close to mine and said, "What are you doing?"

"Touching your incredible body, is that a problem?"

"I guess not, just behave." Edward's hands were ghosting over the figure of my body. Eventually, he pulled both of our hands in very close to our chests while we danced closely. I felt his hand and arm pressing into my breasts slightly and then I lifted my chin to find Edward's amazing green eyes sparkling with desire and he tilted his head to kiss my lips. He pulled us even closer and after he opened the kiss, I groaned against his kiss. His hand moved just enough against one breast.

"Bella, let's go have dessert and cool off a little bit."

I whispered, "I'm not sure if we really be cooling off having dessert."

"Why is that?"

I lifted the cover off the tray and there sat half dozen chocolate covered strawberries. "Bella, what are you trying to do to me?"

"What would you say if I said seduce you?"

"I'd believe it, but,"

"Fine, I'll eat my three and you can eat your three." I picked up one and went to start eating it.

Edward took it from me. "No way, Bella, I'm getting to feed these to you even if it kills me. I'll die happy."

I whispered into his ear, "Please, let me know if you're going to die because I would like to make love to you first."

"Oh, Bella," and we kissed. Then, we finally sat down and fed one another the strawberries.

"Edward, thank you, tonight has been fun."

Then he said, "And romantic."

"Yes, it has. I would also say perfect, too."

"Do you mind if I go change first and then you can have the shower?"

"Of course, Bella, I'm fine."

I looked at him and said, "Really."

"Yes, really," and I crawled into his lap. I started a kiss and immediately opened it with my tongue demanding his attention at the same time I explored his chest. When he pulled me closer to him, I felt his manhood pressing against me so I wiggled my ass just a little into him. Edward gently picked me up and carried me to my bedroom suite and kept on going. I was set down in my bathroom; his hand came down to my ass, touched it and explored it. But as he started to end the kiss, he squeezed my ass for the first time and I pushed a little closer to Edward. He ended the kiss and said, "Get ready for bed, Bella," and he left me alone in my bathroom.

Eventually, we laid down in bed and after Edward kissed my cheek, he said, "Good night."

"Edward, thank you for my ring, today, but how and when?"

"Beautiful," and he pulled me into his body and said, "I already knew the ring I wanted to give you one day. I saw it shopping for you at Christmas time. So I called Esme, she brought it to me at mach 2."

"See, Edward, you can move fast when you want to."

"Yes, Bella."

"Tomorrow, I think we need to send out a press release before too many people see the ring on my finger."

"I agree now go to sleep my fiancé."

A/N I am posting a few hours early - please enjoy and leave me some love and maybe it will make my PMS go away.