DISCLAIMER: I am not Stephenie Meyer, nor do I own any of the Twilight characters. The plot is mine, but that is all. Nor do i own any musical works in this chapter :D
AN: So here it is part two of the party. How many parts are there you ask? Well, that's for me to know..and you to eventually find out. :D A lot of you are waiting for Bella and Edward to finally go public. I promise it will happen...eventually again I say.
Thanks again to my lovely beta Katie M Cullen..she really is the bestest! This one his dedicated to her evil demon spider spawn..named 'damien'
So, here we go kids...part two
Last time on Nine Months In The Making.. *cue cheesy soap opera music *
I pulled Rosalie away from Alice's excitement and she immediately pulled me into a hug.
"Thank you so much, Bella. You were right, it was a good idea for us to come together." Rosalie said glancing over her shoulder at Emmett, a smile on her face.
"Well, I'm glad. You guys look great together, you compliment each other. Very well might I add." I complimented.
"Thank you, Bella. Now all we need to do is find you a Prince Charming." she said with a smirk.
If you only knew Rosalie, if you only knew.
EPOV:
Dinner had just ended and the band started to play. I looked across the room to where Bella with sitting with Charlie, Leilah, Emmett and Rosalie. I, of course, was stuck sitting at a table with my parents, Alice and Jasper.
Bella started to laugh about something. She threw her head back in laughter. She looked amazing, the top layer of her chocolate locks were gathered at the back of her head. The rest of her curls were cascading down her back, which led to her dress. It took my breath away when I had first seen her. The little navy dress had a beautiful neckline, and it was form fitting. She definitely didn't look like she had a child. I got up and walked across the room to Bella's table.
"Uncle Eddie!" Leilah exclaimed as she stood up in her chair. Bella turned back and smiled when she saw me.
I quickly hugged Leilah. "Sit down, sweetie. I don't want you to get hurt." I told her as she nodded and sat back in her chair.
"Bella, you promised me a dance. I was hoping I could redeem that dance now," I said with that crooked smile I know she loves so much. I held my hand out for her to take. She didn't say anything, all she did was place her hand delicately in mine.
I led her out to the dance floor and took her into my arms. I placed my hand on her back pulling her close to me. She rested her head on my chest. Right where it should be. It suddenly was as if the entire room was empty, just Bella and I. It seemed as if there was a light shining, for a moment that light I found was shining brightly, in my arms.
You're in my arms
And all the world is calm
The music playing on for only two
So close together
And when I'm with you
So close to feeling alive.
I placed a soft kiss on the top of her forehead.
"You've come a long way for someone who hated to dance," I chuckled.
"It's all in the leading right? I'm only graceful when I dance with you," she said lifting her head off my chest to talk to me. Then placed it back on my chest, right where it belonged.
"Well what can I say? I'm just a great partner," I boasted.
She laughed.
"Well, don't get too cocky now, Mr. Cullen," Bella said as she lifted her head off again.
A life goes by
Romantic dreams will stop
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
So close worth waiting, waiting here with you
And now forever I know
All that I wanted to hold you
So close
I let go of her and twirled her around a little causing her to laugh a little. The smile on her face grew. I pulled her back close again.
"You really do look beautiful tonight. I'm not sure that I can tell you enough..." I emphasized. That caused a blush to rise on her cheeks. "Wow, I haven't seen you blush in ages, Bella. I really do bring the best out of you."
That did it. Her cheeks which were a light pink color, now became a dark rosy color. She playfully slapped my arm.
"You're lucky I like you, Edward Cullen," she said with a smile.
"I am lucky, the luckiest man on earth."
EsmePOV:
I was standing at the edge of the dance floor next to Carlisle, when something caught my eye.
In the center of the dance floor, with several other couples dancing around them, were Edward and Bella. The way he held her in his arms was different. He held her tight but yet handled her like she was fragile. The look in his eyes was one I'd never seen on him before, not even with Tanya.
Wait! Was that a kiss? Did he just kiss the top of her head?
Sure it was a simple gesture I'd seen him do several times, but there was something different about it this time. It was sweet and loving. I watched as he twirled her around the dance floor.
So close to reaching that famous happy end
Almost believing this was not pretend
And now you're beside me and look how far we've come
So far we are so close
How could I face the faceless days
If I should lose you now?
"Esme..." Carlisle said sternly.
"What?" I looked at him with an innocent look. "What did I do?" I asked.
"You're staring at Edward and Bella. You're scheming, Esme. Leave them be."
"But dear, look at them. They're so happy together, so, dare I even say, in love. It's magical. You know I always secretly wanted them to end up together," I argued.
"Then they each married different people," Carlisle said.
What a way to burst a woman's bubble?
"Both of which are completely out of the picture now…wait, is that mean for me to say that?" I admitted.
"A little, Esme. Listen it looks as if they don't even need your help. They've found each other without your help. Let them soak it all in. it's a little more complicated now that they're older Esme." Carlisle pointed out.
"You're such a party pooper. Ruin all of my fun, Carlisle, go ahead why don't you," I exclaimed. He just smiled shaking his head. He kissed my cheek and walked away.
EPOV:
We're so close
To reaching that famous happy end
And almost believing this was not pretend
Let's go on dreaming for we know we are
So close
So close
And still so far
I moved my head from resting on hers. The song was over, our moment was gone.
"Bella…" I whispered.
This is it Cullen, you can do it. Just tell her, utter those three simple words…I-love-you.
She lifted her head off my chest and looked at me. "Yeah Edward?" she sighed.
"I, um, I…" I started but something in the corner of my eye caught my attention. I glanced to the left and there she sat laughing up a storm with some guests.
Tanya.
AH! Tanya! She has a habit of just showing up...hahaha Now who in their right minds would invite her?! Certainly not I... :D
As an FYI..that song was "So Close" by John Mclaughlin...it was used in Enchanted. That lovely Disney movie. *sigh* That movie really is amazing..and Patrick Dempsey. *sigh* I like Grey's Anatomy..what's wrong with that? haha :D
Random thought! Christmas is coming up in the Nine Months world..if you could give anything to the Cullens/Hales/Swan ((I think I covered all the bases..why not throw Whitlock/McCarty in there too! If you want to get technical)) what would it be? hmmmmm...oh and don't forget Leilah! She loves Christmas too!
With that said..I have a few tricks up my sleeve! I'll be updating soon...
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