Chapter 11

EPOV

Last night was out of this world. I really had no expectation of how last night was going to go. I am happy with the way things turned out but if it had turned out that she wanted to wait, I would have stopped with no questions asked.

Looking down at her sleeping form, I couldn't stop the smile that covered my face. In just a short time she has become my world.

I eased myself out of bed and headed down to start her coffee. I was surprised to see Alice standing there.

"Morning Edward." Alice smiled up at me.

"Morning. Jasper keep you awake with his snoring?" I chuckled.

She laughed. "No did Bella keep you away with her sleep talking?" I looked at her.

"No….she sleep talks?" I was very, very curious.

She just threw her head back and laughed. "Oh yeah. Probably half an hour after she falls asleep. That's when her true confessions come out. Emmett and I used to love to sit up and listen to her talk. But you don't dare tell her I told you. She will go after my Jimmy Choo's."

I laughed. "Okay I won't but I will have to remember that for next time."
"Yeah and make sure next time you guys keep it down. I'm glad she trusts you but I really don't need to hear it." She giggled.

I blushed. I actually blushed. I never do that. "Sorry." And then I thought of Emmett and my face drained of color. "What about Emmett?"

"Well he and Rose were pretty much occupied on their own. If you get me." I did and it should make me upset but then that would be hypocritical since I was doing the same thing to his sister. Wow! That is not how I wanted to picture my sister.

"Alright I'm heading back to bed. Bella takes three sugars and milk." And with that she walked out.

I quickly made my coffee and hers and headed up to her room. I happened to pass Emmett who smiled and winked at me to which I just nodded at. No words needed.

I sat on the edge of the bed and kissed Bella's entire face. She started giggling. "Hmm. What are you doing up?"

"Well I went to get you coffee so I can get you up because I'm taking you out for the day. That is if a lady such as yourself will accommodate me today?" I was laying the charm on thick and I knew this for Bella instantly blushed.

"You have already got me in bed Edward no need to try and swoon me." We laughed. "But yes I will go with you today."

We sat around talking for a few more when she went to take a shower.

I was downstairs when Jasper cam through. "Hey man how's it going?"

"Man things are going great. I'm taking Bella out today. Just to spend it together."

"Yeah me and Alice are doing the same." I nodded letting him know that was cool.

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We were heading towards a Denny's in town. I didn't know much about the place but Bella was more than willing to help out and tell me which way to go.

We made small talk through the drive talking about music.

We made it inside Denny's and to a table.

"Well look at who we have here!" I looked up and saw and older lady who was smiling so big and I watched as Bella jumped up.

"Claire! How are you? I have missed you!" She hugged the older woman and I just watched at the two talk loving how Bella took the time to actually listen to people.

"Oh forgive me. Edward this is Claire. Claire this is my boyfriend Edward." I loved that boyfriend thing. Although the word never seemed to really be enough to express my love for her.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Claire." I kissed her knuckles, turning on the Cullen Charm. She looked at Bella who was trying to hard not to laugh.

"My Bella I think you have a keeper. And he's a nice looking young man. You be good to my girl. Alright you two anything you want is on the house. Frank is going to be upset he missed you. But his daughter just had their first little one so he and Jane flew out." She kissed Bella's cheek.

"Thank you Claire. Tell Frank I will be back to visit. And that congrats on being a grandpa." The old woman nodded and walked away. Before I knew what happened I got hit with the menu.

"What was that for love?" She giggled.

"That was for almost giving that poor woman a heart attack. You put it on thick this time didn't you?" I just chuckled and kissed her cheek.

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BPOV

After leaving Denny's, when Edward put a 100 dollar bill on the table we hightailed it out of there. Seeing as we stayed in the parking lot making sure she got the money, then she turned on her heel heading towards us we peeled out of the parking lot laughing till we cried.

Now we were at the local park where I directed him to go. My good friend Melissa brought her kids here all the time. So when I spotted them I couldn't help but smile. "Want to me some friends of mine?" Edward looked over at me and nodded.

I motioned for Edward to stop a few feet behind me and I held up my finger to Melissa for her not to say anything. I picked up Isaac and tickled him. He didn't know who it was but Madeline and Isaiah knew and started screaming out, Auntie Bella. When Isaac heard it was me he flung his tiny arms around my neck and squeezed. I sat down and listened as they told me what all they were doing.

I looked up and caught Edward's eyes and his held awe, love, adoration, and something else.

"Hey guys would you like to meet a friend of mine?" They nodded.

"Okay then Edward meet Madeline, Isaiah , Isaac, and their mother Melissa. Guys this is my friend Edward." Melissa just cocked an eyebrow at me. I just nodded. She smiled so big.

I watched as Edward said down and Madeline jumped in his lap and he chuckled. They were talking about something and he looked even more perfect.

We spent a good bit of time with the kids before I told them we had other plans and that we would see them again soon. They of course didn't want us to go but we promised the next time we came we would bring surprises.

As we were going home Edward reached over and took my hand. "Seeing you today in what you do…makes me love you even more. Bella you give and give and never ask for anything in return. Why? You make sure everyone has what they need before you worry about yourself. Do you ever put yourself first?"

I gave him a squeeze before I tried to answer. "Claire had breast cancer and her kids turned her back on her. I happened to be in the bathroom one day at Denny's when I heard crying. And for some reason I asked her what was wrong and bless her heart she just poured her heart and soul out to me. After hearing her story I walked out to mom and dad and told them and they took over her bills. She was alone and had no one. Melissa, hmm, let's see if I can get through this without crying. She had just had Isaac when her husband was killed in a drive by shootout. Since they had 3 kids and he didn't have a life insurance policy I took the money out of my trust fund and paid for the funeral, the kids college money, and gave some to Melissa.

I do this because I want people who are having a rough time to know there are still people out there who care. Who want to make a difference. That's my main goal is to help people. When I saw Claire in the hospital after her first surgery, she smiled so big at me and then those kids and Melissa. To hear Auntie Bella and a hug from them, means more to me and makes me so much more happy than anyone could ever possibly understand." I wiped the few tears that had leaked from my eyes away and looked up at Edward.

He had stopped the car and was looking at me with a few tears of his own. "Bella…I have…nothing…I mean I have no words. I thought you were perfect before but this…this makes you even more so. I know you don't want to talk about it but Bella I can't lose you. No that's not right. I WON'T lose you. I am going to see about transferring to UW. I looked it up online and they are offer the same classes I'm taking and honestly mom has been talking about moving out of the snow."

I just looked up at him and the tears that blinded my eyes couldn't be stopped. "Edward…I…I can't ask you to do that."

He grabbed my face. "I'm not asking you to my Bella. I'm telling you. I'm coming to you no matter what."

With him being so close I couldn't help but kiss him. Somehow someway my brother was right. It will all work out. I just have to believe