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Bella
I was practically vibrating with excitement as I sat in front of my laptop waiting for my girls to get on Skype.
Last night, Edward proposed to me! Even as I gazed down at the beautiful stone that sat on my finger, I couldn't believe it. I was going to be Mrs. Masen soon. Edward's wife.
"Good morning, sunshine," Alice greeted. "What has you so happy this lovely morning?"
"I don't know," I said, giggling.
She gave me a look that said 'yeah, right,' but didn't ask any more questions.
"Babe, I'm going to the store," I heard my brother yell. "Do you need anything?"
"Nope, I'm good."
"Okay, I love you."
"Aw," I said, smiling.
"Love you too," Alice laughed.
Rose was the next to join us on Skype. She was Liam free this morning so I was assuming he was sleeping.
"Hey," Rose said, yawning.
"Didn't get much sleep last night?" I guessed.
"Actually, I did get some, "Rose replied. "I got five hours, in a row! Woot, that's a new record."
I laughed.
"Ugh, I'm so not looking forward to giving up my sleep time, " Alice said, sighing. "You all know I need my sleep."
"That's why they invented caffeine my friend," Rose said, holding up a cup of Starbucks coffee. "It's a mother's best friend."
"I can't wait till I'm a mom," I said, dreamily.
"We all know that you'll be the next to pop out a kid," Alice said. "Unless Jasper and I have another by accident."
"Is it just me, or can you totally see that happening?" Rose asked, laughing.
"I can see that happening."
"I can too!" Alice said, before we all burst into laughter.
"What's so funny?" Jane asked as her and Mom joined us on Skype.
"We were just joking about Alice and Jasper having another oops baby."
"Babies aren't oops'," Mom said. "They're gifts. I'm so happy Jasper has finally settled down and is giving me a grandchild. I mean, I would've liked him to be married first but I'm just happy that he's down to one woman."
"Ditto," Jane said. "I honestly hated when he'd parade them through the house. Did you know one of his girls tried to pick up Alec the morning after?"
"For real?" I asked, laughing.
"Yeah!"
"Hey, the girl knew what sleeping with Jasper meant," Alice said. "One night and you're out. Do you know how many guys didn't understand that with me?"
"A million?"
"I'm not a revolving door," Alice said, snorting. "I slept with four guys, maybe five. Sorry, Esme,"
"It's alright, dear," Mom said. "I was young once too."
"So, what's with the early morning Skype session?" Jane asked. "Not that I'm not happy to see you, Bells. "
"Yeah, I've been wondering why too," Alice said. "I got a text at six this morning. You ruined my beauty sleep, by the way."
"Well, I just couldn't wait to tell you," I said as I innocently brushed my hair out of my face. I made sure they had a good view of the ring.
"No!" Alice gasped.
"Holy shit!" Rose laughed. "It's about damn time."
"Oh my God!" Jane screamed.
"My baby's getting married," Mom cried.
"Can you believe it?" I all but squealed. "I'm engaged!"
"How'd he do it?" Alice asked, bouncing on the spot.
"He popped the question while we were taking a candlelight bubble bath," I said, smiling. "It was so unexpected and amazing."
"Aw, that's cute," Rose said.
"I know," I sighed, dreamily.
"We have to get together, all of us, so we can plan," Alice said. "We've got to make it the wedding of the year."
"Well, I have no doubt in my mind that as my wedding planner, you'll make it happen." Alice was the girl to go to when you needed a party planned, as well as the outfits for said party.
Alice squealed and clapped her hands, "I love you, Bella! I won't disappoint. This will be the best wedding ever!"
"Just don't stress yourself out, okay? It's not good for the baby," I reminded her.
She smiled and placed her hand on her stomach, "I promise I won't stress. I'll let you do the stressing, okay?"
"Okay, sounds like a plan." I laughed.
"This is so exciting," Jane said. "I can't believe another one of my siblings is getting married. You know, before you met Edward, I thought I'd be the one to get married after Rose."
"Did you think I'd never find someone?" I asked, amused.
I honestly didn't know where I'd be right now had I not met Edward. I was sure I would've eventually married someone but I would've been settling because they weren't my soul mate, Edward was.
"No, I knew you would eventually," she said. "But you were still hung up on Mike so I knew it would take a while for you to trust someone again."
I couldn't argue with that.
"I'm glad Edward came into the picture when he did," Rose said. "It's good to have the old bubbly Bella back."
"I wasn't aware I went anywhere," I said, frowning.
"Your whole demeanor changed. You went from happy and carefree to more reserved and unsure of yourself," Alice explained. "It was depressing."
"Sorry," I apologized.
I had thought that I was hiding my hurt well but I guess not. I felt bad for putting them through months of depressed Bella.
"It's all in the past now," Mom said. "What's important now is that you found your forever."
I smiled and happily agreed, "I did."
I couldn't picture my life without Edward now. He was my rock, my best friend, and my lover. I knew that no matter what happened in the future, we'd be able to overcome it together.
"Aw, look at the look in her eyes."
I blushed but continued to grin, "I'm in love."
"We can tell, honey," Mom laughed.
"You've got to fly down here, sis," Rose said, sternly. "We need to go wedding dress shopping."
"And we miss you," Alice added.
"Definitely," I replied. "Do you guys have anything going on this weekend? I can probably fly home Friday morning and leave again on Monday."
I didn't want to be away from Edward that long, but since he was filming most of the time anyway, it wasn't as if I saw him all that often. I might as well visit my family and get a jumpstart on wedding planning.
"I'm free this weekend."
"Ditto," Jane said.
I nodded and confirmed, "So this weekend we will get started on wedding planning."
"Sounds like a plan."
I was excited for this weekend. If I had it my way, we'd be married as soon as possible but this wasn't just about me. I was going to have to talk to Edward before I went home this weekend to see what he wanted our wedding to be.
"My engagement aside, what else is new? How's everyone doing?"
"I'm doing good, great even," Alice said. "Jasper's really looking forward to this baby."
"Aw, I told you," I said. "My brother turns to mush around babies."
"You should see him, Bella," Jane laughed. "He's up her ass more than usual."
"Jane," Mom said, shaking her head. "He's just worried."
"I can't believe I'm missing this," I said, pouting. "I wish I was there to see him be all overprotective."
"Trust me, you don't," Alice snorted. "He's getting on my nerves. I love the guy, I really do, but I'm hardly able to take a piss without him in the room."
"Aw," I giggled. "Did you find out how far along you are?"
"Ten weeks," she answered. "And only one baby, thank God. I don't think I'd be able to handle twins just yet."
"So, you're planning to have a set in the future?"
"We'll see how this pregnancy goes," Alice said. "I might not want anymore after this guy."
"I already want another," Rose admitted.
"Really?" Jane asked, surprised.
"Yup," Rose said. "Is that crazy?"
"Yes," Jane laughed. "It's completely crazy."
Rose laughed and explained, "We all knew I'd follow in Mom's footsteps and have a big family."
"I'm okay with that," Mom said. "I'd love a house full of grandchildren."
"Well, you're in luck," Jane snickered. "Rose might fill that house up for you before any of us get a turn."
"Ass," Rose said with a roll of her eyes.
"Does Emmett know you want another kid already?" Alice asked.
"No, he'd probably run away screaming," Rose laughed. "He says he wants to wait a couple years before we have another one. I'm sure I'll be able to change his mind."
I laughed, "Good luck with that."
I talked with my girls a little while longer before we logged off to do other things. I decided that since it was so close to lunch, I'd drop by the set and see if Edward had time to grab a quick bite to eat.
Since we'd come out as a couple, we no longer had to sneak around in public. It was amazing. I could stroll down the street holding hands with Edward without worrying about someone seeing us.
However, since our popularity seemed to increase by the week, it wasn't a wise decision to try to take a stroll with the amount of Paparazzi we had following us.
I couldn't even imagine how bad it was going to get once people saw the rock on my finger.
I glanced down at my ring and smiled brightly.
"You've had that silly grin on your face the whole ride," Marcus commented. "Are you going to let us in on the secret?"
"Well, I suppose," I teased. "Edward popped the question last night. I'm engaged!"
"Congratulations," Marcus said, happily. "I knew from the beginning that this day would be coming."
"You did?"
"Oh, yeah," he said, nodding. "The first night you saw each other, I knew."
I smiled. "I've been dreaming of this for forever. I can't wait to be his wife. Even if it's only a title, it'll mean the world to me."
Ben smiled at me and said softly, "Edward's a lucky guy. Now, if only I could find a girl like you."
"Aw, thanks," I giggled. "Your Miss Right is out there. Just you wait," I said. "You'll find her soon and she'll be perfect."
When we arrived to the location Edward was filming at, he was just about to get some lunch. Instead of eating in his trailer, we went out for lunch.
Marcus and Ben treated us to a congratulations lunch, even though we told them they didn't have to.
"We've got this," Marcus said. "God knows you pay us enough." He slipped the cashier a couple bills while Ben ushered us to a table.
"Thank you."
I took a seat next to Edward and leaned my head on his shoulder. Things felt perfect today. I was so happy that it was almost criminal.
I felt Edward press his lips to my hair and my smile grew.
"I love you."
"I love you, too," I said, kissing his cheek.
"How was your morning?"
"Great," I said. "I talked to my girls, told them the news."
"Oh? And how'd they respond?"
"All of them were happy, of course," I told him. "I'm flying out this weekend to get a start on wedding planning."
Edward beamed at me.
"We need to figure out some details together, too," I said. "I don't want to just take control over everything."
"Planning is usually the woman's job," Edward teased. "Aren't men just supposed to show up on the appointed date?"
"But this is us," I said, nudging his shoulder. "We're so not normal. I want your opinion on things."
"I would love to help you select your lingerie for our wedding night."
I laughed, "I'm sure you would but that aspect will remain a surprise until said night."
Edward pouted.
"What kind of color theme do you want?" I asked. "And what kind of cake? What will be our first song? W..." He silenced me with a kiss. "Uh...what was I saying?"
Edward smirked and pushed my hair behind my ear.
"We have a while to plan," he said softly. "We should take just today to enjoy the feeling of being engaged."
"You're right. Today we'll enjoy it, but tomorrow...the planning starts," I warned him.
Edward chuckled, "Sounds good."
"You two are so sweet together," Ben said as Marcus returned with our food.
"We try," Edward and I replied, and then we all started laughing.
After we had lunch, we returned Edward to the set. He asked me if I'd like to go out again tonight, for dinner, another celebration as he put it. I agreed and told him I'd meet him later tonight.
I didn't have anything else to do today, so I went back to my apartment and let Marcus and Ben have the rest of the day off.
I made phone calls most of my afternoon. I wanted to tell the rest of my family the news before they heard it elsewhere. My nana was over the moon, while my papa was a little miffed that he hadn't met Edward first.
"I'm happy for you, sweetheart," he promised. "It'll just be harder to separate you two if we don't approve of him."
I rolled my eyes before responding, "Even without the ring it would've been hard. Plus, we don't have to worry about that, Papa. You'll love him. He's so good to me."
"That's not what I heard."
"You have to stop reading magazines, Papa," I told him, sternly. "You know that half of what is said isn't true."
"But all those girls..."
"It's the past," I said. "Edward's changed a lot."
"Mhm," was his response.
"Stop ruining this for us," I heard my nana say. "If my Bella says he's perfect, I believe her."
"Okay," Papa resigned. I didn't have to be there to know he was pouting.
"Daddy approves of him," I said.
"Your father and I have different opinions," Papa snorted. "He believes if they're in love, let them be. I don't. They have to be resilient yet warm hearted to be with my granddaughters."
"Edward is all those things and more," I said, smiling. "Just wait, Papa. Once you meet him, you two will be BFF's, I just know it!"
"What on earth is a BFF? I'm old," he questioned.
I laughed.
"It means best friends forever, hun," Nana explained. "See, I'm hip."
I heard Papa grumble something unintelligible.
"Oh, hush. Let me talk to my granddaughter. We've got wedding plans to discuss. Hello? You still there?"
"I'm still here."
"Good," she said. "So, when do you think you're going to have the wedding?"
"I don't know," I answered. "We haven't talked about it yet. We're taking the day to enjoy being engaged."
"I know you have ideas already swirling around in your head, so let me here them," she pressed.
I laughed and told her, "To be honest, I don't have a date in mind. I mean, if I had my way, we'd fly out to Vegas tonight."
"Isabella Marie Cullen! I will beat your little ass if you do such a thing," Nana growled.
I laughed, "I know, Nana. I promise no trips to Vegas. We're going to do this right."
"Good," she said, satisfied. "Now, when do you have a break from filming? I know you have another big project coming up in a couple months."
"Edward and I are filming the second installment of the 'Endless Love' saga," I said, nodding to myself. "So, it'll probably be after that. Maybe August or something when we finish," I explained.
"You could always have it before," she suggested.
"That'd give us like...two months to plan," I said.
"So? We Cullen's have been known to throw a great party together in less time than that."
"Next August isn't too far away," I said. "We don't have to rush wedding planning. I'd rather take my time and enjoy it. After all, I only plan to get married once."
"How about June?" she questioned. "It gives us time to plan, and you'll be done with filming by then, correct?"
"Probably," I said. "I'll see what Edward thinks of June."
"It's the bride's choice," Nana laughed. "The groom only has to show up."
I giggled, "I know but still, I want to give him a little input."
I talked to my nana for a little while longer before I let her go. I was excited to see them next month and I knew that both my nana and papa would fall in love with Edward.
How could they not? He was amazing.
Though I promised Edward, we'd just enjoy being engaged today, I looked through wedding dress catalogues online.
I was just too excited. I meant what I said to my nana. I would love to fly down to Vegas and get married tonight, but I knew my family would be angry.
I wanted to do this the right way. I wanted a big extravagant event where my friends and family all came together to celebrate with us. So, despite how much I couldn't wait to become Mrs. Masen, I was going to wait.
I knew it wouldn't be too hard to resist the temptation of a Vegas wedding, since my plate was going to be full these next couple of months.
In about three weeks, I had the premiere of 'Endless Love' then I had a month to visit with family in Italy, and then I'd be filming the second installment of the 'Endless Love' saga.
And as soon as that was all said and done, I'd be able to get married to the love of my life.
Did I already mention how excited I was?
I spent the rest of my free afternoon looking at different wedding dresses. I found a few that were cute and forwarded them to Alice to see what she thought of them.
Edward texted me when he was about to leave the set so I signed off my computer and went to get dressed for our dinner date.
Since I already showered earlier, I just threw on a cute floral dress that ended mid thigh and a pair of tan wedges. I was curling my hair when Edward got home.
He came bearing a dozen roses.
"For you," Edward said, smiling brightly.
"Thank you." I set my curler down and took the flowers. "Mmm, they smell good."
"You smell good," Edward said as he buried his face in my neck. "How is my gorgeous fiancée this evening?"
"She's great," I giggled. "Although, she is a little hungry."
"Say no more," he said, giving me a quick peck on the lips. "Just let me change and we can head out. Marcus and Ben are waiting downstairs for us since its crazy out tonight."
I nodded.
After I shut off the curling iron, I went to put the flowers in a vase.
It didn't take Edward too long to get ready. He reemerged a couple minutes later in a pair of dark wash jeans and a white t-shirt. His leather jacket was dangling from his hands.
"Ready, soon-to-be Mrs. Masen?"
I beamed, "Yes."
We took the elevator down and as soon as we hit the lobby, I knew what Edward meant about it being crazy out. It really was tonight. It was like a handful of paps followed Edward home from the set.
Marcus was in the lead as he led us outside and Ben was behind us. Edward was in front of me so I was holding onto the back of his jacket as we were ushered through the crowd.
"Edward! Bella!"
"What's it like living together?"
"Isabella, are you pregnant?"
And then one lucky pap saw my ring and all hell broke loose.
"When did Edward pop the question, Isabella?" someone asked as they tried to push closer.
"Keep your distance," Ben warned with a growl as he pushed some of the paps away from me.
They didn't listen and kept trying to get closer. Thankfully, we made it to the car in the nick of time.
"Told you it was crazy," Edward laughed as Ben shut the door behind us.
"It's going to be crazier now that they know," I told him as I looked down at my ring.
"Worth it," Edward said, bringing my hand up to his lips. "Now the world knows your mine, forever."
I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face.
Why yes, I do know that I'm a cheeseball. :P I'm such a romantic, if you haven't been able to tell. I love all the sweetness. So, next chapter, B will be going home doing a little wedding planning, then we'll have a time jump, and then another time jump. I'll try to get them out soon. I have school now so it's harder to find time to write, but I haven't forgotten. :D
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