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Chapter 28- Exchange Place

I waited anxiously for Edward's plane to land. The rain had caused some delays. I bit my nails as the anticipation became overwhelming. "Excuse me Miss." I looked up hoping my ears had deceived me. "Are you waiting for someone?" Mike asked. I stared at disbelief as he sat next to me. "Look. I'm sorry about that night. I felt really stupid the morning after. I couldn't bring myself to face you." Mike confessed. I could see the sincerity in his blue eyes.

"Apology accepted." I replied truthfully. "Really?" He cried happily. "I thought I would have to beg." Mike admitted. "People make mistakes. They shouldn't be held accountable for a mistake for the rest of their lives." I declared. Mike nodded his head impressed with my answer. "I'd ask you out for coffee." Mike was instantly cut off by a sweet velvet voice. "But she's spoken for." Edward stated. I practically jumped out of my seat. I smiled as I turned around to face him. My lips were met with his in an instant. Our lips moves passionately as my arms locked around his neck.

He wrapped his arms around my waist securely. Promising to never let me go. I heard Emmette cheering us on as Alice cleared her throat several times. I pulled away from Edward reluctantly. I held his hand frimly as I wrapped my free arm around Alice. "I've missed you all so much." I smiled. Esme and Carlisle kissed my forehead. Rosalie simply smiled and waved. I let go of Edward's hand and hugged Rosalie. Her body stiffened completely taken back by my reaction.

I let go as Emmett quickly high fived me then trapped me in a bear hug. I giggled as I was reunited with my family. "Where's Jasper?" I asked curiously. "Bella." Jasper smiled. I hugged Jasper slightly longer. I knew he wouldn't mind. "Wow. You really did miss us." Jasper confirmed. Alice giggled as she took his hand. "You guys must be starving." I assumed. The Cullen's stared at me strangely as they took in my giddy mood. I smiled back nervously uncertain of what to say.

"Bella. Are you ok?" Edward asked with a worried expression. "I'm just so happy to see you guys again." I stated. "Us too." Rosalie responded. Edward grabbed my hand as we walked out to the parking lot. "You're wearing your ring?" Edward asked slightly surprised. "Yes I am." I said happily. "Edward. We'll meet you back at the house?" Alice questioned? Edward nodded and parted from the others. "Where did you park?" Edward asked seriously. "Just over there." I answered vaguely. Knowing that wasn't a simple exchange between Edward and Alice.

Edward opened my door as I stepped in. Edward was in the passenger seat faster then humanly possible. The engine roared to life as his family vanished in a flash. I knew he wouldn't give me a direct answer so I decided to fill him in on Charlie's wedding plans. "So their getting married this weekend?" Edward said distant. "Yeah." I nodded. "So I was thinking we could talk to my dad at the wedding." I proposed. Edward's dark eyes flickered toward my ring then at the road.

"Did you want to tell him before the wedding?" I asked puzzled. "Bella." He stopped himself as he struggled with what he was about to tell me. I stopped the truck abruptly. "Edward. Before you say anything. I have to tell you something." I placed my finger over his perfect lips. "I love you. I wouldn't change anything I've experienced. Because fate brought us together. I'm not one to pour my heart out. But Edward you bring out a part of me I never knew existed." I smiled.

"I do love Jacob. But I can live without him. I can't be without you." I confessed whole heartedly. Edward took in my words as he pulled his eyes away from my gaze. "So whatever it is that you think I can't handle. I can. We're going to be husband and wife. You can't keep me in the dark anymore. Nor push me away." I said sternly. "I'm not going anywhere." I promised.

I started the truck up again as I drove to to his house. We rode in silence the rest of the way. Edward sat in silence as I stopped the truck in front of his house. "Bella." He started but paused. I turned to face him and held his hand securely. Edward smiled as he gently caressed my face. "Bella. I love you." Edward stated. "I love you too." I responded sweetly.

Edward held both my hands and sighed. "Before Riley died he confirmed it was Heidi he was working for. He also mentioned another source of help." Edward stopped giving me a moment. "Another spy?" I guessed. Edward nodded. My eyes became watery as this new information complicated everything. Edward's face became pained as he took in my reaction. "When will it end?" I whispered.

"Do you know who this other source?" I asked. Edward stiffened as he released my hands. "Julia." He almost whispered. "What?" I cried shocked. "Julia is the insider for Heidi." He confirmed. "But how is that possible? Edward she's going to marry my dad this weekend!" I cried frantically. "Bella. Breathe." Edward told me concerned. My heart pounded as a wave of panic washed over me.

"We need to call Charlie." I suggested. I took out my phone ready to dial. Edward snacthed the phone out of my trembling hands. "Bella. You cant'." Edward stated. "I have to. He's not safe with her." I shot back. "Why are we still here?" I cried angrily. I started up the truck ready to charge over to La Push. In a blink of an eye the keys were gone and Edward was standing next to Alice by the front door.

I became enraged at Edward's childish behavior. I hopped out of the truck and marched over to Edward. "Bella. You need to breathe and just listen." Alice pleaded. I took a deep breath and waited impatiently for the one of the Cullen's to speak. "I know your initial reaction is to tell Charlie. But what exactly are you going to tell him?" Alice questioned.

I furrowed my brows as I concentrated on an answer. "I would never reveal your secret to anyone." I reminded them. My heart stung a bit from their lack of confidence. "Bella. We trust you. We just need to think this throug. For Charlie's sake." Alice said. "And your's." Edward added. I nodded in agreement. I knew they had our best intrest at hand. "I'm sorry." I apologized. "No need." Edward smiled.

We made our way inside. "Bella. Where is Charlie?" Carlise asked kindly. "He's down at La Push." I answered. "Ok. Would it be possible to somehow arrange for a gathering." Jasper asked thoughtful. "Their having a small get together tomorrow." Alice informed us. "Alice you saw it." I predicted. "No. Charlie left me a message and I just called back." She corrected. "Oh." I said slightly embarrassed for jumping the gun.

"Where is this get tother being held?" Rosalie asked curiously. "Here." Alice smiled. "What?" I cried. "I told Charlie that we would host his rehersal dinner here." Alice stated. I sighed in relief knowing Charlie was safer here then anywhere else. "Now what?" I asked. "Edward will read her mind. And I'll keep an eye on her." Alice simple smiled victoriously. I couldn't help but admire their confidence.

I stood up and held Edward's hand. "I'd like to take this time to announce that I Bella Swan would like to ask Alice to be my Maid of honor." Alice squealed as she squeezed me tightly. "Oh, Bella. I'd be honored." "I also would like to ask if he would marry me next week." I smiled happily. Edward pulled me from Alice and wrapped his arms around my waist. "I'd love too." He smiled a crooked smile.

"Oh my. This means I have to get started right away." Alice said nervously. "Esme, Rosalie walk with me." Alice demanded. Emmett and Jasper chuckled as the girls disappeared. "I figured we could use some good news." I whispered in Edward's ear. He kissed me as everything faded away. There was only him and me. I continued to kiss him as I enjoyed the short moment of hapiness. By next week I would be Bella Marie Cullen.

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