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BPOV
"You don't need to tell me twice." I commented to Edward, who was sitting on the couch as I went to get a drink from the fridge.
"I know." He smirked. "I'm cheesy in that sort a way." His crooked grin became known as he got up and followed me. The phone rang, and Edward picked it up while I was waiting for the fridge to make my water and ice.
"Hello, Bella house." He mumbled into the phone. He frowned, and waved me over, replacing me with the drink.
"Hello?"
"Bella. It's Raoul's father, Aro." I clutched the phone tightly, and Edward looked at me curiously.
"W-what do you want?" I spat.
"Look, I'm sorry for what my son has done to you. That's all."
"That's all? You kidding me? You have NO idea what he fucking did to me." I cried and slammed the phone on the hook. I turned to Edward, who had just taken a sip of my drink. "Um...that was my rapist's father." He stiffened and took two strides to meet me and hold me to him. "I'm okay. Honest. I'm over it." I sniffed. I wasn't completely.
"No, you're not." I laughed as he handed my half full drink.
"I will be." I pulled his lips to mine, needing some form of connection to heal that broken part in my body that I couldn't find that was caused by Raoul. The pain. The heartbreak. The paranoia. He pushed me into the wall and pulled me up so I had my legs wrapped around him, and he carried me upstairs...
...
"What are you thinking?" Edward asked softly as he stretched his arms and flexed as I had my head on his chest.
"Mmm...nothing really."
"Nothin'? You can't have a blank mind." He accused. I smirked and nodded.
"Well I have." I contradicted.
"Isabella Marie Swan..." He used my full name, and I laughed.
"Edward Anthony Cullen..." I shot back, and his chest rumbled with laughter. "What are we going to do today?" Edward shrugged and put one arm over me, rubbing the skin softly.
"Things get slightly less interesting once no drama is going on.." I murmured. We had finished our exams, and we had finished college. We had the perfect life. I was doing photography, and Edward now practiced medicine. I thought back to the most recent drama that went on...when I caught Emmett looking at wedding rings in my college bathroom. That was interesting...He promised to make me not tell Rose or anyone about it, and he asked on opinions.
Flashback.
"So...you would choose this ring?"
I nodded. "Rose likes things big and the higher the carat total, the happier she is." I smirked as I look at the fat ring on the catalogue of Tiffany's. Emmett shook his head.
"Ok then, what would you choose?" I shook my head.
"I wouldn't have any of these. I'd like a ring that mattered to me. One that meant a lot to Edward." Emmett nodded, and shut the catalogue.
"Thanks, Bells." I smirked and nodded. "Promise you won't say a word!"
"I promise. " I laughed. "And why did you choose to search in my bathroom?"
He shuffled on his feet. "I didn't expect anyone was here, and nobody would come in when I'm in the bathroom. Obviously that failed." I nodded.
"Yep." I popped the 'p'.
He pointed at me once, and saluted, and I saluted back. "Bye Bella."
End flashback.
I tried my best to look surprised when the day came. I smirked as I remembered.
Flashback.
We were all on the sofa at my house, and we were sitting with drinks that Emmett had given us. I sat and sipped on my champagne as I sat in Edward's lap. We chatted and laughed.
"So, can you believe that we've graduated?" Alice took a gulp, and I laughed.
"Are you trying to get drunk, Alice?" Alice nodded and we all burst into laughter.
"Why shouldn't I? I'm legal!" Alice giggled and Nessie came into the living room and held a flute in her hand. I tutted and Edward coughed.
"Don't let anyone see you." I frowned at Nessie as I leaned back in my Edward-shaped chair. "You've only just got better..." I whispered, and my chair pulled me closer. Nessie had a rough time during her Junior and Senior years of High school, then at the beginning of college, had she only just started to make a difference.
"Relax sister." Nessie smiled, and took a seat next to me. It was sunny outside, which was lovely for Forks. We all went to the university of Washington, and Edward still had a few more years if he could get his degree. When I was doing my night classes and day courses at UOW in photography, Edward was working at the medicine department with all the other aspiring medic students. I was so proud of him. At the moment I was working for a magazine based here, taking their photos, and also I did my own work, and was making good money. Alice had gone into fashion, and Jazz into acting. Emmett still was a successful actor, and Rose was a model now. Jake was a mechanic and had his own garage in Seattle, and Nessie was in University to do music technology, and she was secretly trying to get into the business. She didn't want Emmett to know because she'd feel weak to ask for his help. Speak of the devil, and the devil shall appear- Emmett and Rose walked in and stood in the doorway to the living room.
"Hey, Rose. How was lunch?" I glanced at her. "Want some champayne?" Rose smirked at Emmett, then spoke.
"Guys, we have some news." We all sat up. "We're getting MARRIED!" My mouth fell open and I screeched and jumped on her. Emmett laughed and confessed as I pretended to be more intense about the ring when I took her hand.
"Bella actually...helped me choose the ring..." Everyone gasped and I sent a tight smile to Emmett. Thanks, Em.
"You did?" Alice screamed at me. "And you didn't tell me?" She ran to Rose and hugged her tightly, and Rose gave me a look.
"You kept it hidden that long?" She speculated. I nodded.
"Sorry. Em made me promise. Do you like the ring?" Rose laughed and nodded,looking up at Emmett lovingly.
"Yes I do. Thank you for helping. I love you so much!" She hugged us both tightly. Jazz stood up and gave Rose a hug.
"Aww my little sister is going to get married!" Rose nodded and a tear slipped down her cheek. A happy one, I hope. "Why didn't I get to give my blessing?"
"Would you have?" Em asked.
"Well, yeah, but I'm the older bro-"
"-Okay then that's settled." Em stated, and I laughed. "I actually asked your parents if I could have their blessing last month. I didn't want to make it too late notice, like I'd only just remembered to ask them, nor did I want to make them suffer with keeping it to themselves." Rose nodded.
"I think my Mom was starting to crack and break at the edges. She kept on glancing at me when she thought I wasn't looking. I had no idea." Rose admired her ring, and so did Alice.
"I HAVE to prepare your wedding and dress! I was born to do this!" Alice screeched. I shook my head.
"When the bridge comes to it." I stated. "Now we have another reason to celebrate!"
End flashback.
"Actually, I want to take you somewhere?" Edward said, and I nodded. Usually he never told me where we were going, and so I learn to not bother asking.
"What do I wear? What time?" I wondered.
"Um...dressy, and 7pm." I nodded. What time was it now? It was noon. I had plenty of time, but I figured, it'll increase the anticipation. Obviously.
Edward groaned. "Bella! You don't need hours to prepare!" He tried to grab my waist but I ran off, giggling. "Oh no you don't" He ran for m, both of us in our birthday suits. He managed to catch me when I got to the top of the stairs. He made an attempt to kiss me, but I pulled back, and grabbed his distraction. He groaned and cursed.
"Fuck, Bella! If you aren't gonna go further, then don't start it!" i laughed, but then shut up when he cupped my breasts, squeezing a little. He ran his hands down my waist then grasped my bottom, pulling me forward. My cause faltered. Did I really want to wait hours?
"Mmm...maybe another round..." He smirked and in one movement, pulled me up and made the connection to our bodies, carrying me to the bedroom once again. I sighed as I forgot all about everything.
We collapsed onto the bed, tangling our limbs together as we rode off our high. Edward whispered sweet nothings to me as my eyes shut.
"I love you so much." Edward tugged me closer to him, and I laid my head limply on the crook of his neck.
A few minutes later, I decided to dash off so he couldn't try get me again. I quickly got out of bed. Step one complete. I tried to run, and caught my foot on the bedspread. Dang. Edward chuckled as I got up, and he helped me, then got in bed.
"You still love me? Even though I fell like a twat?" I pondered as he nodded as kissed my hand.
"Yes, forever and always. Now go get ready for something that's hours ahead." I nodded and skipped to the bathroom, and left the door open. When we had moved into the apartment close to the University of Washington, we decided to move in together from then on. When we had a month break, we moved into my house instantly, as Edward's still accommodated Nessie and Jake's new official relationships, and Nessie hadn't come clean about her situation then, otherwise Edward would have never moved out. So Edward lives with us now. Yippee. I'm going to try rent something soon, But it is pointless when we have plenty of space here. I climbed into the shower and washed myself, shaved and exfoliated, and then dried myself and wrapped the towel over my body as I got up to go back to the bedroom. Edward looked up from a book and smirked as I removed the towel in front of him.
"You are gorgeous, Love." He said out loud, and I smirked and swung my hips as I went to my lingerie drawer.
"Edward, close your eyes. I want it to be a surprise." He nodded and I snatched up some of my dark lace bra and panties and decided to get changed in the bathroom. I couldn't trust him to not sneak a peek. He may not be a teenager anymore, but he was still a hormone driven guy, with a dick. I chose a dress and put it all behind the door in the bathroom, hoping he wouldn't look behind the dressing gown. I moisturised and sprayed deodorant, and then decided to get changed into some trackies until completely necessary. I went downstairs and switched on the TV as I got myself a cup of hot chocolate. Edward soon came down in his boxers and switched the television onto the music channel. I snuggled down with Edward when the celebrity news appeared on the TV screen.
"Top news this week: Emmett Cullen has announced that he and his girlfriend, model Rose Whitlock-Hale are engaged, to be married this summer. And speaking of Cullens, we discovered his sister, a Renesmee Cullen, is on her way to stardom like her brother. We wonder if Edward will take a turn to acting or singing? We'll definitely be up for it! More top celebrity gossip next week!" I looked at Edward. They must have been playing that piece of news throughout the week...
"When did Nessie get into the industry?" He asked, pulling his phone out.
"Well she is taking it in college..." I mumbled.
"Did you know?"
"Um...maybe?" It came out more like a question, he looked at me, slightly hurt.
"Why didn't you tell me?" He whispered. I shrugged.
"Er...I thought you knew already?"
"Well I didn't."
"She hides it well." I stated calmly
"How long?" He wondered.
"A few months, I'm guessing. She doesn't want Emmett's help, but his status is a great help alone. Done tell Nessie that." I mentioned. Nessie won't be pleased, even though she was half way there.
"I won't" He mumbled. He sat up and turned the television off. "Scoot. Get dressed. I'm going to take a shower." I nodded and he bent down to kiss me, and I went upstair with him to apply my makeup. The sun was setting as I put on my dress. I tried to zip it up all the way, and got embarrassed as I knew I'd have to get Edward to help me out.
"Edward?" I peeked from the bathroom. He was putting on his trousers and was fidgeting with the zip. I smirked and he quickly threw on his white button-up shirt, leaving the buttons undone.
"Yes, Love?" He asked and came forward, trying to peek around the bathroom door.
"I need you to zip me up." I confessed, and let the door swing open. His breath caught, as he deliberately checked my out. I blushed and looked down, and felt my chin being pulled up.
"You are gorgeous. Beautiful." He kissed my lips softly, and stroked my bare shoulders. I wore a light red dress that went up to the middle of my thigh, and it had straps on my shoulders. A sweet heart neckline, and with it poofing slightly after my waist, it was my special dress for special occasions. I was going to wear black heels and I had my hair done up in a french twist. He turned me round, breathing close to my skin as he found my zip, and kissed my shoulder as he pulled it up to the top.
"We have to leave now." He mumbled. "We have...reservations." I smiled.
"Well 'urry up then. Your hair is a mess." I ruffled his hair, and he laughed, running his hands through the creation, making it stick out in disarray. I smiled up at him.
"Patience, my sweet." He buttoned his shirt and chose a tie matching my dress, a light red one, especially for this dress, I guessed. He may have worn it when I last wore this dress for Rosalie and Emmett's engagement party. He put on a suite jacket and buttoned that too, then we put on our shoes. He linked his arm with mine as we walked to the door, and he opened the door to me and took me to his car.
Such a gentleman, and before I thought chivalry was dead, I thought. Of course, before I met Edward. It runs in the Cullen's blood. Less in Emmett, I smirked. Edward started the car and turned the radio to background music as he headed down the drive and made a turn.
"Shut your eyes. No peeking until I say you can peek." I laughed, but shut my eyes.
"What's the occasion?" I wondered out loud. I hadn't expected him to answer me.
"Our anniversary of the first time I met you." I froze, stunned. I counted back the days, and the day today. Of course. I beamed at the blackness of the back of my eyelids.
"Our anniversary." I repeated.
"Yep. We'll do the same for when you first agreed to date me, and then the day you agreed to go out with me when you came here." I nodded, interested. A few minutes later, he told me to open my eyes. I looked up, surprised at the bright, twinkling white lights, as we drove down a road, leading up to a familiar house.
"Reservations? Really, Edward?" I smirked and he shook his head, laughing.
"Alice helped me set the place up just right." He shrugged, and I thanked Alice in my head. The little lights on the porch made the atmosphere incredibly romantic as he took my hand and pulled my out of the car. He locked the car and led me towards the front door. I peered inside and the outside was nothing compared to the inside. The furniture had all been cleared, and in the centre of the large room was a small table, very intimate, I noted, with two metal lids covering the food. I looked up at Edward accusingly, and he nodded his head in appreciation. He sat me down and I noticed that up the stairs led a trail of rose petals, and I smiled as Edward pressed play on the player, and soft piano music played through the speakers. I relaxed, recognising the song as one of Edwards.
"Is it all your music?" He nodded, and I stretched out to hold his hand. He poured me a glass of wine and himself one also, then sat down, taking my outstretched hand.
"Wow. Meeting me was that big a deal?" He sent me his crooked grin, and it was my grin. I smiled positively, and wished I could kiss him, but the food was in the way. "What's under these?" I pointed to the metal things. He gestured for me to take the lid off, and I did. I gasped at the sight. In the centre of the plate, was a red velvet box, and a hand snatched it off the plate. I looked at Edward, stunned, as he bent down on one knee. He grinned again, and tears formed in my eyes as I realised what was happening.
"Isabella Marie Swan, I love you so much, and I'm sure you know that." He began, shaky. That was an understatement. Of course he loves me. We've been together for years. I smirked slightly, just the corners of my lips turning up at the edges. Edward opened the little box, and out shone a silver banded ring, with one sparkling rock nestled in the centre. I gasped, as he carried on. "Would you...please marry me?"
I felt my head nod up and down, and then the words came after that. "Yes. YES!" I screamed, tears flowing on full blast as he pulled the beautiful ring out and slipped it onto my left ring finger. I gulped down some sobs and he leaned forward and kissed me with so much intensity, so much love and passion, which made em want to forget my rumbling stomach altogether. Sadly, Edward noticed, and he beamed at me, lighting up my whole life again.
"I'll get the food, Love." He walked backwards and into the kitchen as I sat and admired the ring, and tried to find a bright enough light so I could see the effected the ring had on it. I think it would reflect it and blind someone. I twisted my hand around as Edward set my plate down, and he lifted his metal cover, and frowned, placing the metal thing aside and picking something up from his dish.
"I thought this was just a prop." He mumbled as he read a piece of paper he picked up. He then started to laugh out loud, and I frowned. I wanted to be in on the joke. He shook his head, chuckling to himself.
"Bella, I wonder if if I hadn't told Alice, would she guess the engagement already?" He laughed, and my heart skipped a beat at the word 'engagement'. He showed me the note.
"To Edward,
I have personally accepted your future invitation to let me organise your wedding.
Love, Alice, your future sister in law in two ways (via Em and Bella, right? ;) )
I giggled as I then stopped to look at the food. My favourite! I looked up at Edward with wide eyes. He smirked as he sat down.
"I have connections." He shrugged. "And I spied your recipe." I laughed and nodded. "Tuck in." I was glad I had a pack of mints in my clutch as I picked up my fork. Edward watched me as I took my first bite, smirking. I raised my eyebrow as I chewed. It was really good, but I was worried whether he'd did something to it. I swallowed.
"You're not up to anything, are you?"
Edward laughed lightly. "Besides proposing to you? Nothing." He leaned back and crossed his arms. I laughed, and looked back at the ring again.
"It's so beautiful."
"It's...my Mom's. My Dad gave it my Mom when she was 18." I looked up at him. "Um...okay I wasn't sure what you wanted-"
"-I love it. It's so romantic, and important to you, and now me." He nodded, and raked his hand through his hair.
"Okay, I may have got some added help." He confessed. "Emmett...helped me with the ring."
"Emmett?"
"Yeah...a couple of months ago...he went into your bathroom and waited for you to arrive. Pretty much a set up." I gasped. "I-I was really worried that I'd give you something wrong!"
"Explain."
"W-w-well Emmett told me brother to brother...t-that he wanted to propose and wanted to find a perfect ring that R-Rose would love...a-and so I suggested that he'd ask Bella. 'She would know.'" I nodded, remembering. "A-and Em wondered if I was gonna do to same to you, and he could ask what I wanted as well. It was the perfect way to throw you off the course to believe I was close to proposing..." I stood up and went around the table to kiss him. He Moved his chair to the side so I could straddle him, and he opened his mouth, forcing his tongue into my mouth. My mouth turned up at the edges, and I pulled back, kissing him one more time.
I laughed weakly. "That is incredibly sweet, and romantic, and I love you so much." My stomach rumbled, and I got back to my seat. His smile was so glorious as we ate our meal.
"Do you want to talk about anything referring to the wedding?" I wondered. Edward smiled even harder at the word 'wedding' and I blushed.
"Umm...when should we announce our engagement?" He smirked.
I thought for a moment. "Um...well I bet Alice and Em are dying to tell everyone, so for them, probably when we next see them. Did you want an engagement party?"
Edward nodded. "I want you to get used to the attention." He laughed.
I raised my eyebrows. " I thought I had that all covered." He shook his head.
"Alice will want a big wedding. And big is the same for Alice as ginormous. Gigantic. Huge. There will be more people than this whole town, I'm guessing." I sighed.
"The perks of having Alice as a sister." I said sarcastically. "She'll want to be maid of honour." I nodded. I finished my meal and Edward brought the desert.
"You made this?" He shook his head, smirking.
"Connections." Was all he said, as he lay the plate of chocolate dipped strawberries, and from behind him, revealed a can of squirty cream. So romantic, but so Edward.
"You are so cheesy." I shook my head, giggling.
"But you love me for it?" He questioned.
"But I love you for it." I repeated his words. He grabbed a strawberry and squirted some cream on it, and leaned it closer to me to take a bite out of. I licked my lips after my bite, and he smirked and finished off the strawberry.
"Maybe we could take these upstairs?" I offered, and he laughed and nodded, picking up the dish and cream, putting the cream under hi arm as he took my hand and we made our way up the petalled stair case...
N'awwhh! I'm close to finishing off I think, maybe a few more chapters. Please review!