The Twilight Twenty-Five
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Prompt: Italy
Pen Name: Mcgt
Pairing/Main Character(s): Bella/Edward
Rating: M
This will be a multi-chaptered story.
Photo prompts can be viewed here: thetwilight25[dot]com/round-six/prompts
A/N
Thanks to LittleRedScientist for helping beta this for me and Jenequilter for her prereader skills.
So this is it.
FYI - There is actual dialogue at the bottom, so just heads up, the entire chapter isn't all like the beginning.
Chapter 25 – Italy
EPILOGUE
In My Life
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The Port Angeles Post – June 22, 2013
Wedding Announcements
Miss Isabella Marie Swan Weds Dr. Edward Anthony Masen
Miss Isabella Marie Swan and Dr. Edward Anthony Masen were united in marriage on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at half past two o'clock in the afternoon at Crescent Beach, Port Angeles, Washington. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Weber. The ceremony reading was performed by Mr. Emmett McCarty, close friend of the bride.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles James Swan of Forks, Washington. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Joseph Higginbotham of Eugene, Oregon and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Samuel Swan of Forks, Washington. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Robert Masen of New York, New York. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold William George of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charles Masen of New York, New York.
The bride is a graduate of Forks High School in Forks, Washington. She graduated cum laude from Washington State with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and now owns The Drowsy Reader bookstore and café in Port Angeles, Washington. The groom is a graduate of The Collegiate School in New York, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons. He completed his residency training in Pediatrics at the Port Angeles Hospital. Dr. Masen is currently employed in the pediatrics department at Port Angeles Hospital, Port Angeles, Washington
Following a honeymoon in Fiji, Isabella and Edward will reside in Port Angeles, Washington
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Introducing Olivia Isabella McCarty
Born in Portland, Oregon
On June 23, 2013
Adopted on December 27, 2013
With much joy,
Emmett and Alec
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The Port Angeles Post – January 5, 2014
The chameleon lover arrested after four year spree of broken hearts and empty bank accounts.
Spokane, Washington- A Seattle man was finally arrested on Tuesday after a four year man hunt ended in a shoot-out in his current girlfriend's home. Thomas Killian, alias Eugene 'Aro' Aronofsky was shot after attempting to flee from arresting officers. Thomas Killian has been called the chameleon lover after leaving a trail of women in his wake after befriending them and then stealing their belongings and funds. He is currently being held in Spokane County jail without bail.
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We are thrilled to announce
Andrew Edward Cullen.
Born January 25, 2014
6:05 in the evening
8 Pounds, 1 ounce, 20 inches long
With love and delight,
Carlisle and Esme Cullen
~I~0+0~I~
The Port Angeles Post – March 26, 2014
Engagements
Katrina Lewis and Jacob Black
Robert and Christine Lewis of Issaquah, Washington announce the engagement of their daughter Katrina Elena Lewis to Jacob William Black, son of William and the late Sarah Black. The groom proposed on Valentine's Day, 2014. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Our Sister of Mercy High School and completed her undergraduate work in nursing at Seattle University. The bride is currently employed at Port Angeles Hospital as a Registered Nurse. The groom-to-be is a graduate from La Push High School and is currently employed as a mechanic at Olympic Tire and Auto Repair.
The couple met through mutual friends. The wedding will take place in November 8, 2014 at the Lewis' home in Issaquah, Washington. The couple plans to honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and will continue to reside in Port Angeles, Washington.
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Welcome with love
Finley Joanna Masen
Born on May 12, 2014 at 10:47 in the evening
7 pounds, 4 ounces and 20 inches long
To proud parents Bella and Edward
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We invite you to be with us at a celebration
Of the miracle of love when our daughter
Josie Lynn Peterson
and
Alistair Gavin McKenzie
Join together in Marriage
On Saturday the Twenty Fifth of October
Two thousand and fourteen
At 5 o'clock in the evening
First United Methodist Church
1925 Rose Avenue, Sequim, Washington
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We joyfully welcome
Natalie Brandon Whitlock
November 10, 2014 at 3:21 in the morning
Weighing 5 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 18 inches
With love, Alice and Jasper
~I~0+0~I~
The Port Angeles Post – March 2, 2015
Grand re-opening of The Drowsy Reader Bookstore and Café
The Drowsy Reader, a local landmark known for its cozy atmosphere, delectable treats, and some of the best coffee in the area is reopening after closing for a month while they expanded their café area. The new addition includes a more substantial dining area and a new drive-thru for those needing their caffeine fix in a hurry. The café will now also feature a full breakfast and lunch menu to go along with their usual pastry offerings.
The owners Bella Masen, Angela Cheney, and Esme Cullen invite you to their grand re-opening party this coming Friday night at their shop on Main Street. Festivities include an art show and book signing by newly published author, Jasper Whitlock of his historical suspense thriller Murder Among the Pines. There will be free giveaways along with samples from their new menu of items.
Open to the public, Friday, March 6, 2015 from 6:00pm till 9:00pm
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Our new arrival
Owen Henry
September 30, 2015 at 8:15 in the evening
8 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 21 inches
With love, Bella, Edward and Finley
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Twice the love
11.5.2015
*I*
Maxwell Alexander
1:30 in the morning
5 pounds, 2 ounces
13 inches long
*I*
Michela Annette
1:37 in the morning
4 pounds, 11 ounces
12 inches long
*I*
All our love, Esme, Carlisle and Andrew
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The Port Angeles Post – March 24, 2016
Obituaries
Dr. Edward Robert Masen, age seventy two died at his home in New York, New York on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. The cause of death was a sudden heart attack.
Born January 21, 1944 in New York, New York, he owned his own company, Masen Pharmaceuticals as President and CEO until he sold the company in 2015 to Merck. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and volunteering at The Greenhouse Project whenever he was visiting Washington State.
Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Elizabeth Masen along with his son, Dr. Edward Masen, daughter-in-law Mrs. Isabella Masen and two grandchildren, Finley and Owen Masen.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to The American Heart Association.
A viewing will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Green Family Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Pinehurst Cemetery.
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Welcome to the world
Harper Elizabeth
08.04.2016
At 7:45 am
6 pounds, 7 ounces and 21 inches
With love, Alice, Jasper and Natalie
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The Port Angeles Post – January 11, 2017
Today the Port Angeles Hospital announced the retirement of Dr. Marcus Bingham, the head of their pediatric department for the last fifteen years, effective February 28, 2017. The hospital has named Dr. Edward Masen to replace Dr. Bingham as the chief of the pediatric department.
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With love and joy in our hearts, we
Charles and Renee Swan
Invite you to join us as we reaffirm our wedding vows and celebrate 35 years of love
Saturday, the seventeenth of June
Two thousand and seventeen
At six o'clock in the evening
Hudson Gardens
156 Church Street
Forks, Washington
Reception immediately following the ceremony
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The Port Angeles Post – December 1, 2017
Hospital wing dedicated
With the cut of the red ribbon the ceremony had begun. Approximately sixty people gathered on Friday for the dedication of the Port Angeles Hospital's new 25 bed cardiology wing.
This new unit represents a true collaboration between our emergency, cardiology, and nursing departments," said Edward Masen, MD. "With our new unit, if a patient arrives in the emergency room with cardiac symptoms they will be able to immediately receive specialized care from a cardiologist instead of an internist as was the previous protocol. The goal of this new procedure is to improve patient outcomes while decreasing the amount of time they need to stay in the hospital along with a reduction in readmissions after they are discharged."
With a generous contribution from Dr. Edward Masen and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Masen, the new cardic wing was built over the last year and a half. The new wing boasts state-of-the-art technology that will allow Port Angeles to treat even the most complex cases. The wing was dedicated in the memory of Dr. Edward Robert Masen, who passed away in early 2016 from a fatal heart attack.
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"What are you doing?" I heard Edward call out as he walked into the family room where I was sitting in my favorite oversized chair.
"Just reminiscing." Closing the large scrapbook that held some of my most cherished memories of the last five years I stood up and placed it back on the top shelf of our bookcase where little fingers wouldn't get into it and ruin it. If there was one thing I could count on, my children would get into something they weren't supposed to.
Giving my husband of almost five years a kiss, I asked him what he was doing home so early. Not that I minded. In fact, both kids were spending the night at my parent's house so we could enjoy an evening by ourselves.
"It was slow and I was dying to see my gorgeous wife. Is that a crime now?" he teased, pulling his tie off with one quick tug.
My heart skipped a beat as I watched him slowly unbutton the collar of his shirt. I always loved the way he moved when he knew I was watching, like my own private striptease even when he wasn't trying.
"Where are Finley and Owen?"
"Mom and Dad took them for the night. Said we deserved a night to ourselves. Personally, I think they're just vying for another grandkid—"
Swooping in, he picked me up in his arms and had me up the stairs before I'd even been able to finish my sentence.
"We have the house to ourselves? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would have come home sooner," he growled, grinning wolfishly.
Chucking me onto our king sized bed I bounced twice and almost fall off the other side with his enthusiastic toss.
"We are not wasting another minute. Shimmy out of those clothes and get your butt over here. I need you, right now."
"You want me naked then you can do all the work, big guy," I teased.
His eyes widened in surprise and I couldn't help the cheeky challenging grin that appeared on my face.
"You feel like playing, do you?"
Yanking on my foot, he pulled me towards the end of the bed his hands moving quickly to pull off the sweats I had on.
"No undies? Naughty."
I hadn't intended on it being sexy when I absentmindedly threw the comfortable clothes on after my shower but Edward's reaction was definitely noticeable.
Kneeling down, he threw my legs up onto his shoulders and tasted me as if I was an oasis in the desert. Granted it had been about a month since we'd last found each other alone with both kids actually sleeping but he was definitely eager today.
"Fuck, you taste so good."
His tongue and fingers were hitting all the right places and for once, I let all my moans out without worry that one of our kids would hear my aroused noises and think mommy was getting maimed in her bedroom. There wouldn't be any pitter patter of little feet as they knocked on the door looking for water or help finding their snuggly. Nope, it was just us for the first time in what felt like years and I too was going to take every advantage of it.
The flutter of arousal licked through my body like a smoldering fire, setting all the dry brush aflame before creating an inferno in the forest. It didn't take long for me to peak, screaming out Edward's name like an unrestrained prayer.
Crawling up my body leaving behind a trail of nips, kisses, and bites, he finally reached my mouth, kissing me without restraint. "God, I've missed you."
I ran my fingers lazily through his hair, kissing him softly trying to awaken from my post-orgasmic coma. Knowing my propensity for jelly legs after coming Edward lifted my knees up, sliding his thick cock through my lips a few times before entering in one quick thrust.
Feeling him fill me up, I wished we spent every afternoon like this. Lazily making love without the rushed anticipation for something to interrupt us.
"Why don't we do this more often?" I sighed into his neck as he rocked his hips back and forth in agonizingly slow motion.
"I don't know, but we should."
Lying curled up beneath the sheets after our raucous sex-a-thon, I couldn't believe that in a week we would be celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary.
"Can you believe it's been five years?" I whispered, rousing him from whatever he was silently thinking about.
"I can." He leaned up onto his side and stared into my eyes. "They've been the happiest years of my life and I can't wait to spend another fifty of them with you."
"You do realize that will make us somewhere around eighty-five, right?"
Kissing me on my nose he just smiled and said, "Sounds about right." Edward pulled the blankets back and stood, picking his pants up off the floor where I'd hurriedly chucked them off.
"Where are you going? I thought you promised to keep me in bed until five minutes before my parents brought the kids home."
Apparently he found whatever it was that he was looking for because he dropped the pants back on the floor and climbed in with what appeared to be a piece of paper in his hands.
"Here," he thrust the paper into my hands, and said jovially "Happy Anniversary."
Opening the folded sheet I saw a flight itinerary.
Edward A. Cullen and Isabella M. Cullen
June 6, 2018
Departure: Seattle Tacoma International Airport 1:15 PM
Arrival: Charles de Gaulle Airport 8:35 AM +1 day
June 7, 2018
Departure: Charles de Gaulle Airport 2:05 PM
Arrival: Florence Airport 4:05 PM
June 20, 2018
Departure: Florence Airport 6:55 AM
Arrival: Charles de Gaulle Airport 9:00 AM
Departure: Charles de Gaulle Airport 10:30 AM
Arrival: Seattle Tacoma International Airport 11:40 AM
"You're taking us to Italy? To Tuscany? Are you serious?" I shouted. I'd wanted to go to Tuscany almost as much as I'd originally wanted to go to Fiji.
"Yep, just you and I alone for two weeks."
"How? Who's going to watch Owen and Finn? Who's going to cover your shifts?" My mind whirred with question after question about how it would be possible to check out of our very busy lives for that long.
Grabbing my hands that had been waving around frantically, Edward calmly explained that his mom would be coming to stay here for the first week, and my parents were going to watch them for the second. "Ally and Jasper and Emmett and Alec will all be around too in case they need any help. I've worked it out with everyone. It was supposed to be a lovely surprise, not turn you into a crazy woman."
Finally calming down enough I realized that once again he'd taken care of everything. All I needed to do was pack my bag, find my passport, and relax. "Italy? You never cease to amaze me." Kissing him, I pulled him down on top of me, hoping to show him just how much I appreciated every second of my life with him.
And I did. Repeatedly for the rest of the afternoon.
And again, and again, and again, for the next fifty years or so.
~*~ The End ~*~
A/N
Thanks to everyone who has read & reviewed this. I really appreciate it. Today happens to be my birthday, so as a present to me, please leave me a review and let me know how you liked the story. The only way I can improve is by learning from you guys.
Thanks again & to anyone reading Behind the Velvet Rope – that is my next priority & I plan to finish it up by the end of the summer. So stick with me. I hope to have chapters for you as quickly as I can get them written.