Third P.O.V.

"Where are you taking me, Edward?" Toni asked impatiently. She was straddled to his back as he ran through the thick, dark forest. He had asked her to come with him somewhere at nine o'clock at night. She agreed, thinking he wanted to just drive around and talk or go on an impromptu date. When he held out the white blindfold to her to put on, she frowned at him and declined the invitation. He had sighed and asked her to trust him. So, she conceded. She was blindfolded and very irritated because he wasn't telling her anything. You'd think that after getting to know her, he'd realize that she didn't like surprises.

"It's a surprise," he said with mirth.

"I'm not in the mood for a surprise," she grumbled.

"Just be patient."

She grunted and settled herself. A few minutes later, he stopped moving and allowed her to climb off of his back. Her legs felt like jelly and wobbled a bit under the sudden pressure, but Edward supported her and helped her solidly stand. Although she couldn't see, her fingers brushed against a plant - a flower. She grasped it and rubbed it between a few of her fingers. She could only guess as to where he had taken her. The overwhelming floral scent and the sound of chirping crickets and bugs gave her a small clue. Edward left her side, causing her hands to take hold of the blindfold. His hands stopped her.

"Not yet," he said before leaving her side again. Trusting him, she let her arms fall limply at her sides. She stared straight ahead - or what she thought was straight ahead - and waited for Edward to return to her side. There was no way in hell she was going to move from that spot while she was visually impaired. She felt a hand grab hers and she flinched from the sudden contact. When the hand fully immersed itself in hers, she relaxed and strengthened her hold. He led her to a bench and sat down next to her. A soft, melodious tune entered the air, causing Toni to picture a piano sitting in the middle of a meadow. She was confused as to why he brought her all the way out to their meadow to play her a song when he could have just done it inside the house. Letting it go, Toni leaned her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes and listened. The song seemed to wrap its arms around her and engulf her in a loving hug.

When no more piano notes floated through the sky, Toni picked up her head and turned it to her left - where Edward was sitting. She felt his hands caress her cheeks before moving to the tie of the blindfold. She waited with bated breath as he untied the annoying piece of fabric. When it fell away from her face, her eyes lit up in wonder. The meadow was lit up with lights - it was outlined with shining white lights. She didn't know how it was possible to get them to light up so far away from civilization, but she didn't ponder on it too long. There was a small table covered in a white fabric sitting in the middle of the open space. There was a box on top of it. A present. She looked at Edward. When he motioned to open the box with a smile, she did so.

She ripped open the box, not caring that she messed up the delicate details of the wrapping paper or that the lacy bow was laying on the ground, ready to be trampled on. She lifted the lid and grew confused when there was nothing in it. She peered into the box, thinking she had missed something, but there wasn't anything in the box.

"Edward, what is all of this?" she asked as she spun around with the box in her hand. She gasped, her mouth frozen in an 'o' shape and her eyes seemingly bulging out of their sockets. She dropped the box and covered her mouth with her hands. Her eyes welled up with tears. Edward was kneeling on one knee before her with a small box in his hand. His eyes glittered with mischief and love. He opened the box, revealing a beautiful ring. It was silver and oval-shaped with small diamonds encrusted into it. He held out a hand for Toni to grab. She latched onto his hand and used her other hand to cover the small noises coming from her mouth.

"Toni," Edward started, "When I first set eyes on you, I thought you were the most beautiful being on this Earth. I was happy -elated - to have found someone made especially for me. Although it took me time to sort out my feelings, learning who you truly are has been the best decision I have ever made. I've done things I am ashamed of. I have hurt you, made you cry, and put you through things no mate, boyfriend, or significant other should ever put their love through. I promise that I will love you, only you, until I am no longer of this earth. Loving you has been the best adventure of my existence and I can't wait to spend the rest of eternity with you. Will you marry me?"

Toni stared at him, glued to her place. She was in shock. Of course, they had talked about spending their lives together. And after four years of being together, she knew she was ready to marry him. All she had to do was say 'yes." For some reason, she couldn't say it right away. She knew what would come when she said that three-letter word. They'd get married and then she'd be turned into a vampire to stay by his side forever. She wasn't sure if she wanted to leave her dad, yet, though. He was a solid in her life and was the best parent she had. She knew when she turned she wouldn't be able to see him. She'd never get the chance to see him again.

But he was doing fine, now. He had Sue to keep him company and to warm his lonely heart. Besides, she had already left the nest, so to speak. She was an adult and a freshman in online college. She got to decide what happened to her and why. She would miss her dad, but she knew that Edward was the beginning of a new adventure - of a new life filled with nothing but happiness. So, as she stared into his golden eyes full of love, nervousness, and joy, she nodded her head and said that three-letter word so softly, Edward wouldn't be able to hear it if he didn't have very good hearing.

"Yes."

A brilliant smile graced his face as he carefully placed the ring on her finger. HE marveled at the sight before placing a kiss on her hand and looking up at her through full eyelashes. He stood and wrapped her in his arms. He picked her up slightly and spun her around, chuckling as she giggled in delight. He placed her back on the ground and stared into her eyes.

"I love you," he said.

"I love you, too," Toni said back warmly.

"Now," Edward said with a slight laugh, "let's break the news to Alice."

Toni snorted and rolled her eyes.

"Like she doesn't already know."