Here we are. The final update for this story. Hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Twilight Saga.
Epilogue
Everyone's changing, I stay the same
I'm a solo cello outside a chorus
I've got a secret,
It's time for me to tell that you've been keeping me warm
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Just sweet beginnings and bitter endings
In coffee city, we borrowed heaven
Don't give it back, I've never felt so wanted
Are you taking me home?
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One year later…
"Done!" Bella said in satisfaction as she threw the last empty cardboard box into the bin.
"Mmm, I think some congratulations is in order, Ms. Swan," I said seductively as I wrapped my arms around her. I hadn't been able to take my eyes off her all day, but when was I ever able to?
She smacked my arm, rolling her eyes. "You're insatiable."
"And don't you know it."
She laughed and I laughed with her as I pulled her down onto the couch with me.
A year ago, if you told me that I would break up with my current girlfriend, then go to Hawaii and meet a girl from my past and fall in love with her all over again and then ask her to move in with me and get married to me, I would have told you to see a doctor.
I would have told you that you were crazy and that there was no way for me to be with Bella again. I never used to believe in fate or destiny, but in the past year, I've started to believe that there's probably something out there, beyond our control.
After that night in the bungalow by the beach, we decided to wait for a few more months before Bella could move. For one thing, her contract expired then and she wanted to say goodbye properly to the place which had basically been her home for her adult life. We met with our friends and also told them to other news…
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Flashback
The six of us plus my parents were sitting in a brightly lit room, the summer sunshine filtering through the windows and the cool sea breeze bringing in the smell of the beach. Just another pleasant day in Hawaii.
Bella and I had decided to wait a week before telling our friends and my family. We knew they would all be happy but we just needed time ourselves to digest our new future together.
"Okay guys, we've called you here today because Edward and I have some news," Bella said.
"Oooh, let me guess!" Alice said excitedly, jumping up and down in her seat and waving her hand. "Are you two getting married?"
Stunned silence followed.
"What?" she asked, looking around. "It was sort of obvious."
"So?" Emmett decided to ask us. "Are you?"
"You are quite something, Alice," I said, smiling at her.
End flashback
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After that meeting, everyone decided to start anew in New York. I discovered that while not only being great resort guide, Jasper also had a thorough background in business management so I offered him a job as my new manager which he accepted with much repeated thanks.
Emmett and Rosalie couldn't bear to be away from their friends so Emmett became my bodyguard of sorts and Rosalie, along with Alice, started a new fashion label which became an instant hit in the fashion industry. They had clothes flying off the racks of stores within weeks and their clothes sold almost as soon as they arrived.
And where did this leave Bella?
Well, I used the connections I had to get her a job with a photography company and one year later, she had become one of the most renown photographers around. Of course, our relationship together had been the thing which had made her so famous.
After we announced that we were seeing each other, the media had somehow gotten wind of the fact that we knew each other as teenagers. They painted it as the love story of the year, reuniting with my one true love after years of separation. So we had been the focus for quite some while.
With Bella's help, I had restarted my music career. She gave me all the inspiration I needed and would be with me whenever I struggled with a new song or tune. She was my confident, my best friend and my lover.
In the months that followed our meeting, we arranged for Bella to move to my New York home. However, I hadn't wanted to live there anymore. To me, the introduction of Bella in my life meant a new beginning and I wanted to make that official by moving into somewhere new. But Bella and I never liked any of the properties we looked at; they just never suited our tastes. Bella had of course complained when I told our real estate agent that I had no price limit but I had won that argument by saying that I wasn't going to let the house of our dreams go when we did see it.
Because of this, it wasn't until a month ago that we saw our perfect home. It was a three storey house with large grounds and better still, Rosalie and Emmett and Alice and Jasper had found houses nearby so it was never a more than 10 minute drive to our friends' places.
Luckily, the previous owner of the house had wanted to move our fairly quickly so we had finished our unpacking today. My mother had helped us decorate and furnish our house so it was more like a home and our friends had helped with moving everything in. Alice had been extra keen to pick out anything that we didn't have already.
"I can't believe it's already been a year," Bella sighed, echoing my own thoughts.
"Mmm, maybe we should celebrate it," I suggested.
"What, like an anniversary or something?"
"Yeah, maybe. Although, I can think of another way which we could celebrate…" I murmured as I kissed her ear.
"Please, guys! Can you at least wait until we're out of the house?" Jasper asked as he walked in.
"Sorry, no can do," Bella smiled, leaning into my embrace.
The rest of our friends walked in as well and sat down in our living room.
"So guys, I was thinking…" Alice started.
"Oh no, this can't be good," Emmett muttered playfully.
She ignored him and continued. "…that you guys can now finally plan your wedding. I mean, everything is pretty much settled now, so this is perfect!"
Bella nodded thoughtfully while I smiled into her hair. We had actually discussed this, but we weren't entirely sure on a date yet.
"Okay Alice. But one condition. You can't be the one to plan it."
"Bella," Alice immediately started to whine, "this is so unfair. I mean, you didn't let me throw you a birthday party–"
"And with good reason," she muttered.
"–so can't you just let me have this one? Please? I promise I won't interfere with your house anymore."
"Edward?" Bella asked me.
I looked at Alice who was in full on pout mode and had her eyes wide and imploring.
"Fine. I guess you can do it," I relented.
"Yay!" she squealed, jumping up and down. "Thanks so much! Oh my god, I've got so much to plan. There's the–"
"Hold on a second, Alice. First of all, a few ground rules," Bella interrupted.
She stopped dancing around with Jasper (who had been unwilling dragged into the dance) and turned to look at my fiancée.
"First, nothing too big. I do not want this to turn into a whole extravaganza, just a small party. Secondly, Edward and I have veto power on the guest list."
I looked at Bella and knew she was thinking of the same incident I was.
"Sounds doable," Alice nodded. "Okay then. Wow, I've got so much to plan and do! Rose you'll help me, right? I'd better get started! Come on Jazzy! I'll see you guys later for dinner!"
And with that, she skipped out of the room.
"See you guys later," Jasper nodded at us before following his girlfriend.
"Well, we'd better get going too," Emmett said, getting up off the couch.
"Yeah, I've got a meeting with some potential buyers which I've got to get to," Rosalie nodded, looking at her watch. "Dinner's at seven, right?"
"Right. See you then," Bella said, leading them to the door.
I heard the door shut and a few moments later, Bella's arms wrapped around my body from behind the couch.
"Finally, everyone's gone," she said into my ear.
"And we have the whole house to ourselves, Miss Swan. What do you propose we do?"
"I propose that we go christen our new bed," she whispered, tugging on my hand.
"Well then," I said, smiling, "lead the way."
"Oh, and by the way?" she said, turning around to me, placing a light kiss on my lips. "It won't be Miss Swan for much longer. It'll be Mrs. Cullen."
I smiled widely back in return. Whatever the future would hold, we would face it together. And that was the simple truth of it.
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You tell me you have to go...
In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody needs to know
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Now that you've left me, there's no returning
I keep comparing, you're always winning
I try to be strong but you'll never be more wanted
Will you make me at home?
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Don't tell me you have to go...
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In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody needs to know
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Ya da... ya da... ya da
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To sweet beginnings and bitter endings
In coffee city, we borrowed heaven
Don't give it back
Winter is coming and I need to stay warm
The heat.....
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In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody knows
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In the heat of summer sunshine
I miss you like nobody else
In the heat of summer sunshine
I kiss you, and nobody needs to know
AN: The final song is 'Summer Sunshine' by The Corrs. Go listen to it - it's pretty sweet.
Everybody cry now. *Explodes into tears while family members look on, alarmed for her sanity* This is the first story which I have ever finished and I must say, it's quite ... sad. The good thing is that I like the ending. I think it's perfect for this story. And before anyone even thinks of asking, no, there won't be a sequel. I like this as is.
So now that this story is finished, go read my other one. That's soon to wrap up as well and I'll be concentrating on that from now on.
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I hope you enjoyed this because I sure have. Thank you once again for reading.
~crystalbutterfly48