I was writing
Thinking with my long hand
Flippin the paper
Every thing was sinking in
Start to wonder
How you gonna handle me?
Swimming in the dark sea

Everybody wants you to make it
Its all yours
Everybody wants to take it
Its all yours
Everybody wants you to make it
Its all yours
Everybody wants to take it

Can you feel all the love?
Like it was made for you!

That night, while Bella slept, I sat at the small table in my room and typed out random thoughts about Bella. I grasped onto every word I could find that described how I felt about her, wrote it all down, and it still wasn't enough. There was just no way to pour out my love for her onto paper. I was a writer, a romance novelist, and there just wasn't a damn thing more to say, but it still came up short. I read back through what I had written, the stream of consciousness that covered the pages, and decided I had to do something. Something I had never really thought about until this moment, with Bella, or any other woman for that matter. Something that sounded like it might be scary, but made me so full on the inside that I thought I might burst.

I looked back over my shoulder at Bella's beautiful form, softly covered by my sheets and knew that this was exactly what I wanted for forever.

It was a good thing Charlie was coming over the next day. I needed to ask him a very important question.


Bella made a phone call to her father the next morning to ask if he wanted to come to lunch. I could hear his deep, gruff voice as she lay next to me in bed and he debated whether or not he wanted to come.

"Come on, Dad," Bella pleaded. "It is only a couple of hours. They are so nice, you'll love them." She looked at me and rolled her eyes. I just smiled back at her and waited for his response.

"Well, I guess I can. I'm not going fishing today so I didn't have anything planned. It's just a lot of new people all at once. You know I'm not much of a talker. But if you say they are nice, I'll have to trust your judgment," Charlie finally conceded.

"Thanks, Dad. Edward and I really appreciate this. Can you be here around 12:30?" Bella was smiling ear-to-ear now.

"Sure, Bells. I'll see you in a little while." The phone went dead and Bella just shook her head. Charlie wasn't much of a talker, especially on the phone.

I wrapped my arm around her, pulling her close into my side, and she giggled. "All systems go then?"

"Yep! We should probably get up. I can hear your family moving around downstairs. It would be polite to join them." Bella sighed deeply into my chest before pushing against me so she could get out of the bed.

I groaned and pulled her tighter to me, refusing to let go. "I don't wanna," I sounded like a petulant child as I pouted.

Bella laughed at me, kissed me on the lips softly, and looked into my eyes. "I'll meet you back here tonight, deal?"

"Fine, I guess I can be social." I brushed her forehead with my lips, "Deal."

She rolled off of the bed and went to take a shower. I laid in bed, listening to the water run and thinking about my late night writing. Everything I had thought about last night was still running around in my head and I only felt it ten-fold now that I was coherent. I was completely confident about what I needed to do while Charlie was here today. Unfortunately, the butterflies in my stomach were rioting and I wasn't sure I was going to make it until he got here. I was bursting with joy and excitement. The proverbial ball needed to start rolling, and now.

Bella emerged from the bathroom, dressed with dry hair and I realized I had been laying there for quite a while. "Edward," she scolded. "Get your butt up! I'm going downstairs to play hostess, even though this is your house." She was trying to make me feel bad, but I was in too good of a mood for her slight annoyance to affect me.

"I won't be long, promise. Ten minutes tops." I kissed her chastely and enjoyed my favorite past time, slapping her on the butt. I could hear her sigh as she left the room and I chuckled to myself, turning on the water. I showered and dressed quickly before jetting down the stairs.

Laughter filled the lower level of my house and I could pick Bella's beautiful melody out from the jumbled sound the others were creating. I followed her call and found everyone in the living room. Bella was curled up against the arm rest of the couch and I made my way over to join her.

"So, what are planning for lunch?" I asked the group.

"Oh its already taken care of, Edward." My mom smiled at me and I shook my head.

"Mom, you are a GUEST! Why couldn't you just relax for one weekend?" I was smiling at her even though my words sounded a bit annoyed.

"Because it is my damn joy in life to take care of you, so accept it and stop bitching."

The room was silent for a second before erupting into contagious laughter. Mom didn't talk like that very often and it always caught us off guard when she did. Unexpected but hilarious.

I heard the doorbell chime and glanced at the clock on the wall. Shit! It was 12:30 already. I guess Bella and I were upstairs later than I thought. Besides, who knows how long I laid there thinking while she was in the shower.

The laughter quieted at the chiming sound and Bella moved to get up from the couch. "Stay here," I told her, kissing her cheek softly. I jogged to the door because I didn't want Charlie to wait too long. I needed him to be in as good of a mood as possible. I swung the door open with a bright smile and stuck out my hand. "Chief Swan! I am so glad you could come."

"Edward," he said with a nod, returning my handshake. "Call me Charlie, you know that." He walked into my house and stood awkwardly in the foyer. I knew how much he hated social situations.

"Sorry," I smiled sheepishly. "Well, I know my family is dying to meet you so right this way to the living room." I felt a little ridiculous with how I was talking to him, but the man still gave me a nervous twitch.

He followed me quietly and stopped in the door of the living room. Charlie looked slightly embarrassed when the room grew quiet and all eyes turned to him. "This is Charlie Swan, everyone. Charlie," I said pointing to my family members. "That is my mother, Esme, my father, Carlisle, my sister, Alice, and her husband, Jasper."

Jasper just gave him a nod while everyone else talked at once. "It is so nice to meet you," came from both my parents as they grinned, and Alice just shouted "Hi, Charlie!" Bella got off the couch and came to offer some much needed support to her father. If anyone could give him a shred of comfort it was Bella.

"Hey, Dad. Thanks for coming." Bella smiled warmly at Charlie and he blushed a little. It was a weird thing to see on a man that size.

He hugged Bella back and gave a small wave to the room. I couldn't blame him for being overwhelmed. I loved my family but they could be a lot to take in.

After a few minutes of awkward conversation we all sat down in the living room with paper plates and dug in to the sandwiches my mother had thrown together. As we started eating, my father got the conversation flowing by talking to Charlie about the one thing he was comfortable with; his job.

Charlie was sharing some funny stories of stupid criminals as we finished our lunch. "The perp just couldn't understand how he had been caught. I wonder how people that stupid can make it this far in life." He was shaking his head with bewilderment and my family laughed.

"I'm going to clean everything up really quick if you all want to go out to the patio. It is really rare that I get to enjoy that thing more than one day in a row. I'll be out in a second." I started gathering plates and cups as the family moved outside and continued their conversations. I heard Charlie's gruff laughter and I couldn't help but smile that this weekend how gone so perfectly. I just needed to get him alone now….but how?

As I cleaned the kitchen up, I thought about what I wanted to say to him. I thought about how exactly I wanted to ask him this hugely important question. I was drying off the counter when God helped me out a little bit.

The noise of footsteps on the hardwood got closer. "I'll be out in just a second," I called.

"I just wanted to have a word with you, Edward."

I turned quickly, leaving the towel on the counter, to see Charlie in front of me, hands in his pockets. I nervously mimicked his position and said, "Good, I needed to talk to you too." I tried to smile but it felt off as my stomach rolled in anticipation.

"Listen, Edward. I just…well, I wanted to say thank you. I don't think I have ever seen Bella this happy, ever. I have to assume it is because of you. Your family has been very nice. They seem to like her."

A genuine smile crept onto my face and I relaxed. "Yes, they do love her, and so do I sir. Thank you for the compliment, it means a lot coming from you." I was amazed at how open he was being with me. But as that thought crossed my mind, I watched him become more closed off and he looked away from me.

"I know you do. Not a problem. What did you wanna talk to me about?" Now, Charlie looked nervous as shit. Did he know what I was going to ask?

I walked across the kitchen to stand in front of him and look him in the eye as I asked him permission. "Charlie, I love your daughter more than I thought was possible. I want to give her the world. I would like to ask for your permission to marry your daughter." I stood, hoping for a calm reaction. Charlie's eyes bugged out of his head as my words soaked in. So maybe he didn't see it coming.

"I, uh…well. This is quite a surprise. I knew this would come someday. Not this soon though." His hand came up to his forehead and Charlie rubbed his skin, hard. "I mean, if she says yes, she knows what she's doing. Who am I to stop her?"

I was grinning like the Cheshire cat and I hugged Charlie. His responsive movement was awkward. "Thank you, sir. I appreciate you taking this so well. I know she is your world. She's mine too." I clapped him on the back and he just nodded. "Let's go join everyone."

I felt on top of the world. That went well, beyond great. I expected some kind of resistance, had a list of reasons planned out and was ready to explain myself. I was so happy that wasn't necessary and he was so willing to let me be with his daughter.

The stunned expression never quite left Charlie's face and when we rejoined the group, Bella looked at her dad curiously.

"Dad? Everything alright?" Her eyes looked at me with question and I just smiled at her.

After a moment, Charlie shook his head, as if to clear it of a fog. "Yeah, I'm fine. I think I'm going to head out Bells."

"Are you sure?" Bella looked worried and it was all I could do not to laugh. I turned toward the trees so no one noticed the look on my face.

"Alright. Well, I'll see you tomorrow. Love you, Dad." I turned back around to see them hugging.

Charlie nodded his head to everyone. "Nice meeting all of you. I'll, um…see you later, Edward." He stood uncomfortably for a second, listening to everyone say goodbye, and then jetted for the front door. Bella turned on me, a million questions in her eyes.

"What was that about, Edward? He disappeared, looking for you, and then looks as if he's seen a ghost and bolts. What did you say to him?" She wasn't mad exactly, just annoyed. I don't think Bella likes being out of the loop. Too damn bad, this wasn't her business just yet.

I held up my hands defensively and took a step back, laughing at her. "Nothing I swear. He just came and said thank you to me for not being a genuine jackass." My smile was huge, even as she swatted my hands down.

"I don't believe you," Bella huffed. Her arms folded, her head turned away from me, and I wasn't sure I had ever seen her act like this. It was cute though.

"That was all he said. Maybe he remembered he left the iron on," I offered. She laughed out loud at that and turned to look at me again.

"Yeah, yeah," she said dismissively. "I'll find out eventually, you know I will."

I simply nodded with a grin and said, "Eventually."

"Ugh! SO, Alice, tell me more about your job!" She walked off towards my sister, asking to be occupied for hours. I looked to my parents, who were stifling their laughter. I was sure my dad knew what I asked Charlie, especially after the conversation my father and I had before dinner last night. I sat with my family and talked to them for the rest of the day. We ordered pizza, watched movies, and just relaxed. It was so nice having them around.

They left on Sunday, bright and early to make it to the airport on time. I was sad they had to leave so soon but it was better than nothing. Bella had gotten on with them wonderfully and they adored her like I did. Bella went back to Charlie's house that night too, and for the first time in a while, I was alone.

I got giddy all over again, thinking about Charlie saying yes to my request and wondering how Bella would react. I needed to go ring shopping, soon. I didn't want to waste any time getting my ring on her slender finger. My brain was already busy, going a hundred miles an hour, planning how, when, where, what to say, and finding her perfect ring.

Bella would start job hunting tomorrow in Port Angeles and Seattle, giving me lots of extra time. I would be making my ideas come to life during that time. That way, everything would be perfect for her. I needed to start with the ring, because if I didn't have that, I had nothing.

Two days later, Bella was on an overnight trip to Seattle because she had some interviews and I was right where I needed to be. I searched Port Angeles all day, looking for something to shout at me. I knew that when I found the right ring, it would be obvious. What I didn't know was how exhausting it would be looking for it. How do girls shop all day? By the time I walked into the last jewelry store, my feet were aching and I was grumpier than hell. It was pathetic.

I had been talking to snobs all day at higher end stores, and I had about had it. If one more person tried to tell me what the girl I love would like, and told me I was wrong, my fist was going to end up down their throat, and I'm not a violent guy either.

I trudged in to this older store that said Morrison's Fine Jewelry on the outside for my last stop. It looked like it had been around for a few years and was probably family owned, I loved it. The place was completely different from anywhere else I had been. I started looking through the cases, seeing lots of shiny things, but nothing was catching my eye. My hope had dwindled after searching all day and I was about ready to just go home and maybe shop online.

"Hello, how can I help you this evening?" came a pleasant voice from behind me. I was startled because I had no idea where the hell she had appeared from.

I spun around quickly and smiled slightly at the middle-aged woman. She seemed kind, just by the look on her face, and I hoped she wasn't going to be like the rude people from earlier today. "Hi. I am looking for an engagement ring. I want something not too flashy and something with maybe a vintage feel to it."

I waited, expecting to hear her spout off what was in style right now and that I would be better off with her choice, but she simply smiled and said, "I think I have something that might be what you are looking for." Thank you, God. They really were different here.

She led me to a case near the back of the store that I hadn't looked in yet. Her keys rattled as she unlocked the door and pulled it open. I watched where her hand went, skeptical still about what she might pick up. The woman's fingers wrapped gently around the velvet covered stand and brought out the ring too quick for me to inspect it. As she set it on the glass in front of me, I felt my breath catch and my eyes widen.

This, beautifully perfect ring, was exactly what I had imagined. The band was white gold and woven all the way around. There was a single round diamond on the top that was raised off of the band. The prongs holding it up had a single diamond on each of them and there were small round diamonds to each side of the larger one. It was delicate and beautiful, and completely unlike anything else I had seen today. I had to have it.

I looked quickly up at the saleswoman and beamed. "It's perfect! I have been looking all day. Apparently I should have come here first!"

She smiled back at me brightly. "Wonderful! I love helping others find that right gift for someone."

"Well thank you! You have brightened my mood considerably. I'll take it. How much?"

"This is a one of a kind. The price is a little up there because of the quality of the diamonds. It's $3,500." The look on her face was apprehensive and I couldn't help but smile a little wider. I made more money from writing than I knew what to do with; this was the perfect way to spend it.

"That's just fine. I can pay you in full right now!" I pulled out my wallet and handed her my card. Her eyes gave away her surprise but she acted like she saw this sort of thing done all of the time.

"No problem, sir. Did you want to take it with you today or did you want it sized?"

"Today. I have a feeling it won't need to be sized."

"Alright. I'll just run the payment and package it for you," she said.

I looked around the store as she worked quietly behind me, walking and taking in all of the beautiful creations around me. I was sure Bella would like most of the things in here. I would have to bring her back.

I turned just in time to see the woman close the bag. I walked back over to where she was and held out my hand. "Thank you so much, Ms….?"

"Mrs. Morrison," she informed me.

I smiled, "Thank you Mrs. Morrison. I appreciate your help. I think she will love it!"

"It was my pleasure."

I gave her a small wave as I walked out the door. My face was bright with happiness as I walked to my car and made the trip home. I was so excited that I could barely contain it. I wasn't sure yet exactly when I would make my move, but I wouldn't be able to wait long. The anticipation was almost more than I could handle.

She's got whatever it is
It blows me away
She's everything I wanted to say to a woman
but couldn't find the words to say
She's got whatever it is
I don't know what to do
Because every time I try and tell her how I feel
it comes out "I love you"
You got whatever it is


Yay!!!! I am super excited about all of this!!! I hope you guys are too. Next chapter will be the last one, sad day. I hope that you have had fun on this journey!

Songs for this chapter are "Made For You" by OneRepublic and "Whatever It Is" by Zac Brown Band.

This is the link for her ring: http://www(dot)antiquejewelrymall(dot)