Okay all this is the final chapter of ASB. Thank you to all who have stayed with me throughout this journey. There have been thousands of hits and visitors. Not to mention the reviews. Those are the best. Thank you all so very much.
There will be a SEQUEL! I cannot express that enough. When I first started this story I didn't think I would have a sequel. But that is how it turned out and I think it's for the best. I don't know when that will be but I have some ideas. Just bare with me.
Again thank you all so very much. I could cry seeing this end but I do have a epilogue. So. With that being said, here is the final chapter of ASB. Please enjoy and don't forget to comment.
Chapter 17
BPOV
"Yeah that is all fine and dandy but what's this fiance business?" Oops. I looked up and there stood both sets of our parents. And my dad was trying to look furious but I could see the amusement and the twitch of his mustache. "Nothing Daddy. I was only trying to get a rise out of her. I promise not engaged." I could have sworn I heard Edward mumbled, 'yet,' under his breath. But I wasn't sure.
"Oh Bella I saw what you did and Edward if you don't marry this girl, you are out of the family!" Esme, god love her. We all laughed.
"No kids seriously we all have to talk. Let's head inside and discuss some things." Carlisle pushed us into the house where we all congregated around the dining room table.
"We all wanted to talk about our move to Washington. Now I want you all to listen and hear us out. We thought it would be a great idea if we bought a house for you all to live in near campus. You guys are going to want to spend time with each other when you aren't in school so us four split the cost and this is your new home." WHAT? Esme pulled laid out a folder on the table and pictures of the house were passed around. "It has 7 bedrooms 4 baths. A den, a dining room, the basement is the game room and theater. You have a garage big enough to fit all your cars. It is also back in the woods so you have privacy. You have 20 acres of land."
This is insane. I am so shocked. As I look around the table I see everyone else is too. "Now there is a little more. Everything in the house is good to go. Esme and Renee bought everything and decorated the house. While Charlie and I, well, we didn't do anything. But that is where we were when we went on that 4 day weekend trip. We love you all and we want you to know this is our gift to you all. For finding love and never letting it go."
I felt the tears sliding down my face. I was the first to jump up and hug our parents. Everyone else did the same. "Now here is the funny part, we all decided to buy a house and live together. Renee and Esme have joined at the hip and Charlie and I have become great friends. So we are just a few miles away from you guys. In case you need us."
After our talk was over I couldn't wait to just be alone with Edward and take it all in.
EPOV
Okay so, our parents are the coolest. Buying us a house? Never saw that coming. But knowing I won't have to be without my Bella at night. Well that is the best thing I could ever ask for.
I knew Bella wanted to get away and think about things. She was just that type of person. So we headed up to my room to relax.
We were laying on my bed with her head oh my chest while I was running my fingers through her soft wavy hair.
"What do you think about this whole thing?" She mumbled into my chest.
I smiled. "I think its wonderful. I didn't know how I was going to see you when we started school." I felt her sigh.
"Me too. I guess we have some pretty amazing parents huh?" I could feel her smile pull up.
I chuckled. "Yes love we do."
We laid there talking for about another hour when there was a knock on the door. "Come in." I looked up and saw Renee enter. She smiled when she saw how we were laying.
"Hey you two. I just wanted you to know Jake came bye. Final campfire is tonight. Since we leave on Wednesday. He wanted me to tell you be there at 7." Bella smiled and I could see the tears she was trying to fight.
"Okay thanks mom." Bella snuggled back into my chest. I saw Renee wipe a tear and close the door as she left.
"Love, are you okay?" She sniffled a little.
"Yeah. I just get emotional when I have to leave here." I pulled her close wishing I could make that hurt go away.
Six-thirty rolled around and we were all walking down the beach. It was us and our parents. As we reached the fire all the girls attacked Bella and Alice while the guys shook hands with Emmett. My mom had a few tears in her eyes and Renee was silently crying.
But what broke me was seeing Bella start sobbing when Jake came up to her. She really loves him like a brother. "Don't do it Bells. Not yet." He pulled her close as she cried. "You are stronger than this. Put them big girl panties on and play for us this last night."
She wiped her face as did a few other people and we all sat down. My mom and dad were beside me. Jasper and Alice were in front of us. Emmett and Rose were on another log with Bella's parents. Bella was next to the other players.
This is what she needs.
"Okay any requests?" Bella smacked Jake upside the head.
"Hey damnit Bella!" Leah smacked him in the same spot. "Leah!"
"Language you big idiot." She was trying not to crack. We all were losing it.
"Okay sorry. Would anyone like to hear a song?"
My mom spoke up. "Home Is Where The Heart Is." My mom is a Lady Antebellum freak.
Bella lit up. "I love that one Esme."
They started playing and I could see the moment Bella got in her zone. She became radiant.
Home Is Where The Heart Is by Lady Antebellum
I felt I was spinning my wheels
Before too long the road was calling
I packed everything I own
So sure that I was leaving this small town life behind for good
And not a single tear was falling
It took leaving for me to understand
Sometimes your dreams just aren't what life has planned
"Edward she is amazing." I saw my mom never take her eyes off Bella.
"I know mom." I knew she could hear the pride in my voice.
[Chorus]
Mama said home is where the heart is
When I left that town
I made it all the way to West Virginia
And that's where my heart found
Exactly where I'm supposed to be
It didn't take much time
It's just south of the Mason Dixon line
It's just south of the Mason Dixon line
I worked third shift at an all night diner
Only stayed to save a little money for
Enough gas to make it to the east coast
That's when I saw the brightest pair of
Deep blue eyes walking straight into my life
And every night we talked till it became so clear
And I could feel those dreams inside shifting gears
Cause love brought me here
[Repeat Chorus]
And I'm standing in my veil about to say I do
As mama smiles with tear drops in her eyes
And then I realize there's something mama always knew
Love is what I really left to find
[Repeat Chorus]
We all clapped as Leah called out for a special song. "I want to hear it before I lose my mind!"
"Jeez Jake what did you do knock her up? She is moody!" Nobody said anything. I didn't know what was going on.
Bella got wide eyed. "NO! Really?" Leah giggled and nodded. I saw my Bella jumped up and attack Leah. "Oh my god. Congrats you guys!" She smacked Jake again. "That one was for not telling me!"
Everyone laughed. But then Jake seemed to get serious. "Bells…" His voice quivered which made Bella turn to him. Leah smiled at the two just like I was doing. "Lean and I talked…and we can't think of anyone better." He had tears flowing down his face. "Will you be the godmother of our baby?" Oh boy.
Bella burst into tears. "Yes of course. I would be honored you two." She hugged them both. Then Jake came over to me. "Edward, you and Bella are going to be together forever. Anyone can see that. And I have gotten to know you over the summer. And the way you protect Bella shows me you would protect anything that matters to her. Leah and I want you to be the godfather." Didn't see that one coming.
I smiled. "I would be honored Jake and Leah. Thank you for thinking of me and saying those kind words." We had a man hug and I went over to Leah and kissed her cheek.
"Okay enough mushy stuff." Sam called out.
"Alright. Special Song for the expecting couple."
Perfect Day by Lady Antebellum
Went walking through town just the other day
with nothin much to do.
As the sun came breakin down through the clouds
I never seen the sky so blue
I saw a cajun man with a red guitar singing on the side of the street
I threw a handful of change in his beat up case and said play me a country beat
And it sounded like...
Met up with some friends outside of town
we were headed towards the lake
I hopped into the back of a jacked up jeep and felt the wind upon my face
We got to the spot and the sun was hot, everybody was feelin fine.
So we jumped on in for a midday swim and then we lost all track of time.
It was the perfect day
What I'd give if I could find a way to stay
Lost in this moment now
Ain't worried about tomorrow
When you're busy livin in a perfect day.
As the moon came out and the fire burned
everybody was singin along
To some Ramblin' Man a little Curtis BLOW and all them feel good songs
We danced all night without a care, no place we'd rather be
Cause these are the days we'll talk about, when we lived so wild and free
It was the perfect day
What I'd give if I could find a way to stay
Lost in this moment now
Ain't worried about tomorrow
When you're busy livin in a perfect day.
We were sittin in the sand as he grabbed my hand
And then leaned in for a kiss
I couldn't help but think with the stars above it don't get much better than this
It was the perfect day
What I'd give if I could find a way to stay
Lost in this moment now
Ain't worried about tomorrow
When you're busy livin, feels like dreamin', slowly drifting, through this perfect day.
And that is how our summer at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ended. The Cullen clan fell in love with the Swan clan. Now comes the reality part.
I have learnt that life takes us places we never thought we would go, and where it takes us, we never know. But I am so glad it led me here for I found the love of my life.
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