726A/N* I have been missing Edward and Bella lately…So I give you this.
"Do you remember the day I proposed to you?"
Edward and I were lying on our mattress over a strange silence throughout the household. Silence was rare. I propped myself up onto my side, resting my hand on his chest as he laid flat against the deep black comforter. His hair was still full on his head and in the same wild mess it always was, but not it was littered with grey specks.
Our bedroom hadn't much changed over the year, our king-sized bed still sat in the center with the beautiful metal frame we'd gotten as a wedding present from Esme and Carlisle. Our walls were still the muted yellow they always were, with the purple drapes that I once had in my childhood bedroom.
"Of course I do, love." I smiled at Edward, "Why do you ask?"
Edward turned on his side, facing me, and a piece of hair fell down the side of my face. The strand was a light grey color, I blushed still as he tucked it behind my ear and kissed my forehead. Before he could answer, there was a knock at the door.
"That will be Christopher with your Grandson." Edward hopped out of bed and nearly sprinted down the stairs. Not even his late fifties would slow that man down.
He picked Harrison out of Christopher's arms before he even stepped into the foyer and walked into the kitchen.
"Hey Dad! Oh don't worry about me. I'm just your youngest child. No reason to acknowledge me." Christopher scoffed as he leaned into hug me, mock glaring at Edward as he walked away.
I kissed his cheek. "Hi Christopher." I giggled.
"Hiya Ma." He smiled down at me. I wasn't too sure when I became the shortest person, my eldest granddaughter was now just slightly taller than me, something she never let me forget. "Thanks for watching him today. I know it's a special day."
After all the kids had grown up a bit, I decided that going back to work was the best thing for me. When Christopher was 10 I decided to go to work for Alice, because the twins were so well received for modelling, I helped Alice create a young female positive body campaign, and so Nest was created. I stayed there, up until I decided to retire with Edward last year.
When Christopher's girlfriend left him alone with little Harrison, Edward and I immediately jumped at the chance to take him during the day while Christopher worked. We had our other grandchildren from time to time, but of the 4 grandkids we had, Harrison was the only boy. Though Grace may change that. Due near the end of the month, she decided to keep the sex a surprise and we were all very anxious to see who would be joining the Cullen clan.
Christopher promised to be back by three o'clock and I wished him a good day as I hard Edward baby babbling to our 2-year-old grandson.
Our days were now filled with the laughing baby, we took Harrison to the park, the grocery store, wherever we went. Now that all of our own children had moved out, I missed all the noise.
The quiet was oddly unsettling after nearly 40 years of children running and playing around me. I could hardly believe Edward and I were celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary, couldn't believe that in a few short years, I would be 60. Time flies when you're busy living it.
The twins would both be turning 33 in a few months, and Bree and Mason had recently turned 39. Christopher would be turning 29. Everyone was growing up so quickly, and even my grandchildren were.
Masen and his wife, who we met when he was just 19 years old, Kim, had a beautiful daughter when they turned twenty-one. Sarah was now going onto 16 and was apparently driving Masen crazy with driving and boys.
Bree had adopted her husband's daughter, little miss Rebecca, who was so proud to be nearing the big 10 years old at Christmas.
Sophie had a daughter as well, Mia, who would be 6, with her husband Mark.
Grace was pregnant with her first child, who was going to be a little mystery. Even if it was driving the entire family crazy; especially her husband Justin.
Then there was Christopher, he and his girlfriend were together for 3 years, and then two weeks after Harrison was born, she decided it wasn't for her and took off. If I ever saw the bitch...I just shook my head.
I stumbled out of my stupor as I heard a knock at the door; 3:00 on the dot. I was in the laundry room and was just finishing folding the last of the blankets. When I walked out to the living room he had already left.
"Why did he leave so quickly?" I asked pouting.
"I told him I had something special planned for you. So he left." Edward smirked at me, my nose wrinkled at the idea of a surprise. I still wasn't fond of them. "Oh come on Bella, you'll love it."
I agreed, and he told me to go upstairs and put on what he had laid out on the bed for me.
A beautiful gold dress was laid out for me on the bed. It was knee-length and shimmered in the light as I picked it up. I put the dress on, pulling my hair into a loose bun at the back, and slipping on a pair of flats.
When I walked down the stairs to Edward I saw that he had changed into a black suit. He still took my breath away each time I saw him. I felt the blood rush to my cheeks as I blushed.
He reached out to take my hand as I reached the bottom step and his lips lightly touched the back of it.
He led me out to his car, and we drove in silence to our unknown destination.
We stopped at an old hall building. I let out a small groan of horror. Edward snickered at my side.
"It won't be that bad, Love." He chided me.
"Edward, why did you plan this! It's basically like a Prom all over again. I still don't like dancing." I told him, not really upset.
"You didn't seem to mind at our wedding." He reminded me gently.
"Well that's only because you were with me." I rolled my eyes, and of course I was going to happy, it was our wedding day.
"I'm still here, Bella." Edward's eyes looked down deep into mine, and I was putty in his hands.
He walked around to open my door and led me into the hall.
Everything was decorated. It was colored emerald green. I then remembered, not only was it the color of my Edward's eyes but it was also the color of the 33rd wedding anniversary. Ironic.
There were streamers, tables, balloons and food throughout the hall but it was so tastefully done, and elegant that I knew Alice must have been involved.
Everyone I knew and loved was there. Alice and Jasper, and their family. Emmett and Rosalie, my Dad, Carlisle and Esme, all my children and grandchildren. I felt my eyes sting with happy tears.
"You did all this for me?" I sniffled towards Edward.
"Of course, Bella." His eyes shined with love as he looked down at me, kissing my lips lightly. I heard Mason groan as he always did.
We mingled for an hour. I talked with everyone, and they all congratulated Edward and I for so many years of marriage, and onto so many more. I danced with my Mason, and he told me that if he was half as happy with Kim as I was with Edward then he'd count himself a lucky man, which of course made me cry again.
I giggled with my grandchildren as I pushed a piece of cake into Edwards face. He pushed one into mine first! I told him that was only a thing for newlywed and he shrugged and sent me a devilish wink.
It was half-way into the evening when Edward came up and pulled me off to the side.
"I have one more thing up my sleeve."
I threw my arms around his neck and kissed him before he said anything else. "My darling Husband, you have done more than enough."
He said nothing and simply took my hand to lead me out the back door of the hall.
I could hardly believe my eyes when I took it all in.
He had created our first date—again.
A gazebo with a hundred twinkling lights, right in the back yard. The night air was cool as it hit my face, and I blamed that for the tears brimming in my eyes. Edward held my hand and we walked out until we were standing in the center of the gazebo.
As soon as we were standing in the center, I can't help falling in love by Elvis started to play. At this point a tear had slid down my cheek, and Edward kissed it away. He pulled me close and we started to dance in a small circle.
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
"There was no one in the world I could see myself spending my life with other than you, Bella." Edward murmured softly to me. "From the moment I saw you, I knew I was going to love you for the rest of my life, and what a beautiful life we have lived together. We have five amazing children, four grandchildren and more on the way. Family and friends that love us. But most of all, we have each other. Just like always, Love."
He leaned down slowly to kiss me as Elvis crooned in the back ground. His lips were soft against mine, slowly we kissed, and I fell in love with Edward once more all over again.
I whispered as I pressed my lips against his, "Finders Keepers."