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Chapter Twenty One

Bella's POV.

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"Alas all good things must come to an end." I pouted as Emmett led me away from the check out counter of our hotel room. Our vacation had finally come to an end and surprisingly I was disappointed. I did not want it to end because foolishly enough I believed that as soon as I step out of the hotel that everything would change back to the way it was and Emmett would no longer be mine.

Chuckling, Emmett pulled me into his side and placed a kiss on my forehead before leading me to the limo that Alice had rented for our trip to the airport. Marcus and his daughters had left a day early with the wolves and the guard to ensure it was safe for us at our new home.

On entering the limo, Emmett instantly pulled me into his lap. It so natural to us that we no longer questioned it; we both needed each others touch and we took it. Sighing I placed my head against his chest and absentmindedly began drawing shapes on his arms.

It was easy for me to loose myself in the world of Emmett. Everything about him pulled me in. Whereas with Edward I always felt that his ungodly perfection threw us out of balance, Emmett always made me feel like an equal and worthy of his love.

Forty five minutes later, we were checked in and awaiting the departure our flight having laughed most of the way because of the glares we got from women and the growls the men sent to several flirters. I was surprised greatly when Carlisle almost bit of a guy's head for suggesting that Esme and he elope together. What can I say: my papa is protective of my mama!

Sighing, I placed my head on Emmett's shoulder and entwined my fingers with his completely content.

Contentment. I had never really understood the word until I was here in his arms. There was no pressure to be prime and proper; no desire to be someone else to belong to his world. Just me and him and I was in heaven.

Sighing, I snuggled more into his shoulder as the flight took of.

"You okay?" Emmett voice reached me. God, he truly was my angel.

Slowly I raised my head and locked my eyes with the golden ones I knew I could not live without. Gently I raised my hand and cupped his faced. I looked on as he closed his eyes and leaned into my touch. I loved him. I knew that. The truth in the sureness and power of my love for him was slowly suffocating me. I knew I had to act on these emotions but sadly enough I was deathly afraid. There was still a lot of damage left behind by Edward that prevented me from giving myself completely to Emmett.

"Of course, Em. I'm with you, aren't I?" I replied when he pulled back.

I never knew Emmett had it in him but he was the perfect gentleman. He put Edward to shame on the boyfriend scale. Gently, he pulled me onto his lap completely ignoring the glares of disapproval and envy from the hostesses on the flight. He knew what I needed and gave me that and more. Everyday I was showered with ridiculous gifts and flowers. Nothing was too much and nothing but the best would do. He treated me with the utmost respect and like an equal and not some fragile doll that would just snap in half. He loved me and that was all I could ask for.

Though we had not started a physical relationship yet, we both found no need for it. We were happy with the hugs and chaste kisses.

"Bella," I heard Alice sing from behind where Emmett and I were seated.

"What pixie?!?!?!" I huffed as she pulled me out of my Emmett induced bubble.

"How about you move into Emmett's room? That way you could continue to be the cutest couple ever."

Instantly, my head snapped in Emmett's direction with a silent plea in my eyes.

"Is that what you want?" He asked chuckling at my expression.

"YES!" I shouted earning more glares.

"Well then it's decided. We will move your stuff into my room since it's bigger and has a better view. At least that's what I'm told." He said placing a delicate kiss of my forehead. I closed my eyes savoring the feeling of his cold lips on my skin; so similar to Edward's but more human.

All too soon for my liking, Emmett gently placed me back in my seat and buckled me in was we were informed by a little too helpful hostess.

"Bella, the flight will be landing in twenty minutes. Are you ready to become Isabella Cullen?" Emmett asked burying himself in my hair.

"Of course. I have never been so sure of anything in my life. I love this family Emmett. I always wanted to be a part of it and now I think is the right time to leave Isabella Swan behind and become Isabella Marie Swan Cullen."

And I was. With Vegas now so long behind me, I was ready and willing for the next chapter of my life to begin with Emmett by my side. The turning point really was the day I got the millions from Carlisle. I thought it appropriate to change my name now considering that in a few short years I would become one of them. However these were two changes that Charlie would never know about.

Shortly after, the flight had ended and we were now on our way to the new house in New Hampshire. It was agreed upon that we were all driving our cars to the new house. What I wasn't expecting was the fact that we all had new cars. Each and every single one of us.

"Bella," Carlisle called walking up to me, "you have the black Mercedes over there." He said pointing to a sleek, black 2009 Mercedes SL Roadster.

"What?" I asked slightly dumbfounded.

"Don't argue Bella." Alice piped up as she slid into a blood red Porsche.

"Just follow Jasper." Carlisle said while handing me the key and placing one of my favorite fatherly kisses on my cheek.

Sighing I slid into the driver's seat and waited for Jasper to get on his new bike. Soon the procession began and I could not help the chuckle that escaped from my lips as people stopped to stare. I mean I would also stare if I saw hottie Jasper on a Ducati followed by a Mercedes, the an Audi which was Esme's choice, a Porsche, a BMW and finally Emmett bringing up the rear with his new mid night blue Hummer.

As soon as we hit the highway, we all floored it. Speed was now completely natural to me and I loved it.

It took all of three hours before we were driving down a twisting road hidden in a forest quite similar to the one in Forks. Before long we were all pulling into a ten car garage.

"Come on now Bella dear. Time to see the new house." Esme said with a small smile on her face.

Before I could even register what was happening, Emmett swept me into his arms and walked to the front of the house. Instantly I was floored. It was nothing like the house in Forks but beautiful none the same. It was an old Victorian styled mansion that suited us all so well. It's stony walls were covered in vines which only served to add more beauty to the whole landscape and from what I saw it looked like a very large estate.

"Are you ready to see the inside?" Emmett asked while smiling down at me.

"Of course." I replied never once removing my eyes from his.

"This is home now Bella." He said as he crossed the threshold.

"Bella?" he called when I didn't respond mostly because the interior took my breath away.

"Bella?" He asked again, shaking me slightly. I was now aware that we had an audience.

"Isabella!" Emmett called sharply, concern evident in his voice.

"Yes?" I whispered.

"Are you all right?" He asked looking down at me.

"YES! It just so beautiful." I sighed.

The Cullen house in Forks was beautiful and I always held the belief that nothing could top that house but here I was being put to shame. The flooring in this house was unmistakably marble. The walls were painted in a soft cream color with a golden trim. The furniture however were bright and stood out yet fit so perfectly together. Happy, I leaned back against Emmett's chest as his hands continued to hold me firmly to his chest.

"Are you ready to see our room?" Emmett asked.

Patiently, he waited for my approval before he turned and headed up the staircase only to have us run into Jake and Seth. Smiling down at me Jacob placed a kiss on my forehead and then turned to Emmett.

"Please Emmett take care of her. If for some reason she is to leave us, too many lives would be destroyed in the process."

"I understand Jacob and I promise you and Seth that I will do everything in my power to protect her. She is my life and I would not let anything even the most unlikely happen to her. I would have to be destroyed to permit such a thing." The sincerity and truth not only laced Emmett's voice but it burned in his eyes, a golden fire with the potential to destroy anything that threatened its possession.

My gaze was still locked with his as we took of again to our room, with me never once paying attention. My mind had led me on a different path and I was struggling to comprehend what was happening.

What Edward did to me was like a disease, slowly killing me and taking away all I truly cared about: love, friendship, my family, my life. Even though he was so many miles away from me, he was still poisoning everything, tainting it with just his memory alone and it was in this moment that I realized Emmett's love that I decided to put it to an end. It was time to stop playing the victim and love the man who loved me.

"………………..so we could turn that to a library area. I know how……….." I heard Emmett's voice in the distance as he showed me our room.

"Emmett?" I whispered.

"Yeah Bells?"

"Kiss me."