AN/This chapter is not beta'd. It was a last minute addiction and don't know if my awsome Beta's storypainter and Chocolate mango can get it back to me. If they did, it is. If they didn't, it's not. lol.

Today March 18, 17 years ago, I married the man of my dreams. Beyond my dreams actually. Gary I love you more and more every day.

Over the year that followed, Edward and Bella 's relationship flourished. Though it started with a passionate kiss, the two decided to continue at a much slower pace while truly getting to know each other.

The two discovered that they didn't agree on everything, but with time, learned to talk about their differences without ignoring the other.

There time apart became less and less as their love for the other became more and more.
On the night of their one year anniversary, Edward and Bella returned to the beach, determined to stay the night and watch the sunrise, and remember.

Set against a rock, Edward sat with Bella against his chest and nestled between his legs. They both watched the skyline as night faded and the sky revealed a beautful scene of color cascading from darkest to lightest.

"Bella, do you see the color gold above the water?"

"No, why?"

"Well, it wasn't a color we discussed the night we met."

"Oh,umm..."

"Bella, you turned my life upside down that night," he spoke hugging her tighter and kissing her temple. Edward wiggled to make himself more comfortable before resting his hands on her stomach, clutching something tight.

Before Bella could continue, he rushed forward with what he wanted, no needed to say.

"Bella, I want to share my take on gold with you, and I need you to listen and not interrupt. You brought so much color into my life," he said slowly, opening his hands so she could see.

"Bella, gold means forever to me, and I want to share that with you. Will you marry me and add that color to our lives? "

Through tear filled eyes, Bella spied a simple gold band, the morning slight sparkling off a simple clear stone. She captured a few rugged breaths before she could answer.

"Yes," was her simple answer.