I am so sorry for not updating sooner. My business well ok I have my own daycare and the kids were needed me more this past week more than ever. This chapter is going to be short but the next one will make up for it. I hate to say it but Sugar and Spice is coming to an end. I think a few more wonderful chapters and the sequel if you are all up for it. I have a new story out too called V.D.A. I would love for you all to read it and let me know what you think of it. As usual I don't own these characters but I do love them. Enjoy!

APOV

When Bella walked through our door last night well early this morning I knew she had a great time. When she told me about what he did she had a huge smile on her face the whole time. Her eyes twinkled and I knew that they were going to be together forever. Bella usually questions my thoughts on knowing the right person for you but I think she is realizing I was right.

Edward had planned this evening with such love and making sure it was going to be special for the both of them. Bella said that there was a touchy spot when they talked about why she came back but she also said that the whole issue was a mute point now. Bella said that this huge clusterfuck was a huge page turner for her.

The entire weight of the world had been on her shoulders for so long that it ate away at her soul. She said the only reason she talked to Angela was that she listened and I was to busy doing my things my way. She had pain in her eyes when she told me that as did I but I was glad it all came out. We were closer than ever and I knew that there was no holding back anything anymore.

I took a step back when it came to figuring things out for Bella. The old me would have thrown a huge fit at her making the decisions but I was glad that she did. It took stress off me and to tell myself the truth it let us be closer than ever. I was wowed when I saw what she had decided with the lights. Bella was brilliant in everything she did but she never saw it before because I would never let her. I knew that was never going to happen again. I took center stage for most of our friendship and I never wanted to upstage Bella again.

I was excited at the thought of Edward taking Bella to Las Vegas. I knew a shopping trip from me for it would make her grimace but I think with where we are now it will be fun. Her style is coming out and let me tell you she knows what she likes.

All of these thoughts were going from one brain cell to another. We had been through so much pain but in the end it had been worth the few scars we had received. I wrapped Ben and Angela's present up. Bella said she wanted me to do it because she was going to be covered in frosting all morning. She showed me the plans that she had done for the gingerbread for the front window they took my breath away. She had also clued me in that she did a gingerbread house for the Cullen's too. I was going to go with her when she took it over before we had dinner with Ben and Angela.

I finished wrapping up their present and started to wrap Bella's. Mom and dad told me they were getting her something special but I decided to go with something I knew she would love. Mom and dad went on a trip recently to several countries. I had them shop for special spices, herbs, chocolate and whatever else they could find for me. They found vendors that were willing to ship to the United States and keep Bella on their list of customers. Several huge boxes began arriving one by one and I had to keep my cover so I told Bella it was supplies for a party I was going to do in the spring.

We got Mom and Dad a cruise around the world. They travel a lot but still miss a lot of historic sites and great shopping. They were supposed to come down to celebrate with us but dad had some business come up and that canceled their trip. When I talked to mom last night she sounded upset but was elated as to what this meant for dad's business. I heard my cell phone ring and I picked it up with a smile on my face.

"Hello Jasper dear, I have missed you and I am looking forward to tonight." I loved hearing his voice. I was not sure where our future was going but I did know this I was not letting him go no matter the costs.

"I have missed you too in more ways than you know. I just missed hearing your sweet voice in my ears. I will see you tonight and mom said to make sure Bella was not to fix anything to eat. This is about us tonight and having fun. I love you." Jasper hung up.

I finished up what I was doing and put Bella's present under the tree. I left the label off on purpose as she was nosy when it came to presents. She did not like getting them normally but when it came to this Christmas she was like a little kid. She was humming more when she was around all of us. I saw the sparkle back in her eyes when we were like little kids. She had finally come to a point that she was happy.

I grabbed the wrapped present for Ben and Angela and walked over to the main house. I had some finishing touches to do for a New Year's party I was doing. Bella was not happy when I told her I had to fulfill the contract as it was signed early on in the season. All I had to do was make sure decorations were put out and I could do that early in the day.

It was snowing again softly from the sky. It made everything smell crisp, clean and white. I heard music coming from the kitchen as I walked up the back porch. I laughed at what I saw when I looked into the window, Ben was wearing a Santa hat, Angela a reindeer hat and Bella had an apron on with blinking lights on it. I quickly ran back and grabbed a camera and ran around to the front door so they would not hear me come in.

I carefully opened the front door and was in awe of what I saw. The fireplaces were adorned with stockings for each one of us. I knew Bella had begun sewing again but I had no idea she had make stockings for each one of us. They were simple and each had our names on them. I even noticed ones for each of the babies with space for their names later. On top of the mantles were bows of cedar with soft cream bows. The smell was wafting through the parlors but it was soft and not over powering. I then saw the tree and oh what a beautiful tree it was.

No wonder they had been up so early decorating. The tree was covered in old fashioned candles that flickered but they were powered by electricity. The gingerbread men were simple but looked so good I wanted to eat them. I thought the sparkling balls were real till I went to touch them. They were made out of some sort of sugar. I silently giggled when I noticed the garlands were made out of Lifesavers. There were other ornaments made out of candies too. It was simple but it was elegant too. They even put some of the decorations on the mantles so it would all match.

I took pictures of it all so we would have memories of it. I carefully walked into the festivity and started taking pictures. They were in a world of their own and never noticed me till the final flash went off. Bella whipped out a pink Santa hat and plopped it on my head. I set the camera's timer and we all grouped together. It would be a picture to remember as things were changing and they were good changes. Ben reached over to turn the music down and we all sat down in fits of laughter.

"If you could have seen yourselves....... It was priceless I tell you priceless." I was trying to control my laughter but couldn't.

"We just got caught up in the moment and I have not had so much fun with all of you in my life! I don't want to go to my soon to be in-laws!" Angela did not want to go and Ben knew that but she loved him so she put up with his crazy mother.

"Bella you said you need help with a gingerbread house? I am here to help!" I was glad to help in anything they needed.

"Alice I know I said we would need you but I think we got it handled but I love that you came over to help!" She came bouncing over to me and put slobbery kisses on my face. I wiped off the slobber with a grimace but smiled at her too.

"I have some more wrapping to do so I will do that. Jasper called to tell you that all you need to do is bring yourself. They all love the food you bring them but Esme wants you to have a good time tonight and not worry about what to bring."

Bella was not happy about it but she gave up after I threatened her mixer. I saw Ben disappear downstairs and come up with the most beautiful gingerbread house. Bella nodded when I saw it, it was for the Cullen's to enjoy. It was model of their house and it was very simple but detailed right down to the spiral trees out in front. I knew that they would love it. That is how Bella showed people how she cared through the things she made.

I left them putting the final touches on the gingerbread house for the front window. They had kept it a secret and I would not see it till later on when we celebrated with Ben and Angela. I told them I would order pizza and to see them in a few hours. I was not done being an elf just yet.

I remembered back to the sex talk we had that one night. I knew that Bella was embarrassed but she was curios too. I found the sex books out on her desk the other day. I knew that she deserved some great toys to enjoy with Edward. Jasper and I spent on night on the phone talking. There was nothing sexual in it. We enjoyed each other's company but that night he told me a little more about Sarah.

We all knew that Edward met her in high school. She was a beautiful girl and she knew that. She was the type of person that was just beautiful on the outside but had a sinister inside. Everyone loved her in their family but Jasper was not fooled by her façade. There were little things that made him wonder just why she was with Edward in the first place. She liked to have money spent on her but only for what she wanted. She demanded that they go to the same college and she demanded the best from his brother. Jasper was happy for his brother but he knew that he could do better. When Sarah passed he saw his brother in a life that was full of pain and unhappiness. When Bella and Edward found each other it was like the sun came back into Edward's life. The clouds were blown away and his true soul mate came to him

Jasper also told me that just like us they talked about sex too. He said that Sarah was not adventurous when it came to sex. Edward always wanted to do different positions and try other things out but Sarah was adamant in keeping it simple. We both knew deep down inside there was a vixen in Bella waiting to come out. It was that night that I decided to do some shopping for her and Edward.

I found an online store that carried discrete toys for adults. They carried other things too like lingerie, videos and music. I spent hours on the site picking out furry handcuffs, a whip, some edible sugars and so many other things. Hell it made me so horney that I bought supplies for Jasper and I too. I just hoped that Bella would appreciate the thought of it all.

I went a little over board on what I bought for her. The spices, the toys, some new books I knew she had been waiting for and the shopping trip but that was more for Edward's present than mine. Bella was finally happy and in a place that I knew that we could talk about anything and no feelings would be hurt no matter what was said.

I spent the next few hours wrapping and putting things under the tree. I filled her stocking too with little things like toe socks, lip balm and a few other surprises for later on. I flipped open my cell phone when I noticed it was getting close to dinner. I ordered enough pizza for us and walked over to the main house.

It was getting dark as the Christmas lights were on sparkling in the snow. I heard Christmas music coming out and I am sure they were dancing their tails off. I walked in and Bella grabbed me spinning me around the room. The all grabbed me and took me into the parlor. I stopped in my tracks when I saw the most beautiful gingerbread house sitting on the bay window.

It was an exact replica of the main house. It was huge and stood almost as tall as I did. It was on a plate that spun around so you could see all the angles of it. It was all edible and the things they did with candy made it even more special. I hugged them all and said it was the most special thing about this holiday yet. I made sure pictures were taken with everyone and we sat down to enjoy each other's company.

Pizza came and we sat and enjoyed it. Bella was excited to open presents as I knew why. We both wanted to see what the thought of our gift to them.