CHAPTET 26

...Two Months Later...

Nothing except blissful happiness and wonderful family moments have happened. Charlie and Renee have left me alone. They moved away right after the incident at the school. I think the Cullen's might've paid him another visit. Emmet loves having a klutzy human around that he can endlessly torment, which he does every chance he gets. Rosalie and Alice take me shopping and dress me up almost daily, I love my new sisters. Esme and Carlisle treat me like a daughter, and Jasper had become a close friend. I know it's still a bit hard being around me, but he's been wonderful. We talk about books and what we're feeling. He's a great listener..and Edward. He's SO amazing. I can't imagine him any other way but apparently he's only like that around me...

Esme, Alice, Rose and I were having a girls day before I had my date with Edward when Esme suddenly thanked me. I was obviously a bit confused.

"What did I do? You're the ones who took me in and have given me a home and family. I just went along for the amazing ride!"

"Bella, you don't know how Edward was before you." Her tone was suddenly very serious. "He was always so depressed. He was lonely. He's been without anyone to really love for over 100 years! The day before he met you he was planning on leaving us. He had given up hope, and then he came home smiling for the first time in decades! Look, I want to show you something" she said handing me a photo album. "These are some old holiday pictures from Denali."
In everyone of the pictures the whole family, and other people I'd never seen, were smiling. Edward was too, but it didn't reach his eyes. It was like he was faking his happiness. There were dozens.

"This one was from my second wedding to Emmet. Edward was the best man." Rosalie pointed out a picture of Edward, looking stunning, in a tux with some beautiful strawberry blonde girll hanging all over him.

"Irina. She really wanted Edward, but he didn't even give her the time of day. He knew she wasn't the one. She wasn't you Bella." Alice seemed to know exactly what I needed to hear. Then Esme flipped the page, and I saw something startling. It was a picture of Edward...and me! When did they take this?!

Esme spoke again. "Alice snapped this one day while the two of you were together. Can't you see the change? He's actually smiling. None of that fake stuff he used to give us. He's happy now, because of you! So, thank you, Bella, for making our Edward into your Edward. He's so happy, and I know he loves you. We all know it, and love you too. You brought a light into our lives. One we didn't even know we were lacking. It's like you've completed our family." She gave me a hug and Alice and Rose joined in.

Alice let out an excited squeal before releasing us and blow drying my hair.

Esme painted my nails while Rosalie did my makeup. I had no clue why they wanted me to look so nice..but I let them have their fun. Bella Barbie was torture, but it made my family happy!

Alice dressed me while I closed my eyes "Surprise!" she says.I hate surprises!

I knew I was wearing a dress, and heels!! "Alice, I'm going to fall and die in these!"

"No you won't. Edward will catch you...please Bell!!'

When they were all done I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. WOW. They sure could work miracles!!

Edward was waiting for me at the end of the stairs. When he saw me his eyes lit u and his jaw dropped. "So...beautiful" was all he could say, oever and over!

"Wow Edward. You look stunning." As always. His dress pants and jacket looked amazing over his white shirt. Simple, yet so elegant and handsome.

He wouldn't tell me where we were going but when we got there I saw it was the place we had our first date. La Bella Italiana.

I ordered the same thing, and all through dinner, he was staring at me.

"Edward...why are you looking at me like that?! Is there something wrong?"

"Certainly not Bella. Everyting is...for lack of a better word..perfect!" He took my hand in his and brought it to his lips. He kissed my palm and every one of my fingers before releasing my to finish my dinner.

Once again, he got a to go box. At least I know it's some sort of dessert! He led me to his car and began driving off. We were back in Forks in record time,but I realized we weren't going home. He had me close my eyes so I wouldn't know where we were and when he stopped the carhe carried me somewhere.

He set me down and told me not to open my eyes yet. I walked forward when Edward pulled my hand a bit, and he caught me before I started to fall. We're outside...okay.

"Open your eyes Bella." When I did I knew immediately where we were.