Chapter 42 - Panty Droppers & Belly Dances

“Panty-droppers all around girls.” Rose said in a raised drunken voice.

It was Saturday night, and we were officially celebrating our ‘girls night out’, club-hopping in downtown Seattle. Aside from Tara and Joanna, Rose had invited a couple of her sorority sisters and soon-to-be bridesmaids, Caitie and Tami.

Lou was also with us, at Edward’s insistence. If he was bothered by having to baby-sit six drunken females, he never showed it.

“I like panty-droppers” I replied, for some reason my words sounded slurred. “Edward’s a panty-dropper” I noticed a couple of the girls choke on their drinks “Well, at least his smile is” I continued.

Chapter 43 - Yellow Carnations & First Class

The next week flew by. Thankfully, my classes were not difficult. Unlike a lot of students, I had taken courses every summer. Most of what I was taking now were electives that I needed to take in order to complete the required credits for graduation.

It gave me a secret satisfaction that my nerdy, bookish ways turned out to be good for something. Now, they enabled me to plan a trip to England without feeling guilty about missing a day of class.

Chapter 44 - Genuflections & Surprises

Several hours into my flight, I could see dawn beginning to peek across a horizon of clouds from my airplane window. We were still hours from landing, so after watching the sun, I forced myself to lie down again and try to sleep.

My nervousness, which I’d tried to stifle for days leading up to the trip, was now in complete control of my mind and body. In all of Alice’s great plans for my surprise visit, and forcing me to go First class in order to be ‘well rested’ when I surprised Edward, she’d never taken into consideration that my nerves would make that impossible.

About three hours before we were due to land, I finally abandoned all thoughts of sleep, and surrendered to the fact that I would be a walking, talking zombie during my first day in London.

Chapter 45 - Bubble Baths & Hell's Kitchen

Edward, sensing that I was in no shape to go out for dinner, ordered it to be delivered to the room. I took a long hot bath while we waited.

I was angry with myself for not being able to sleep on the airplane, because the jet lag was kicking my ass. As I relaxed in the tub full of bubbles, I thought about what I’d like to do in London.

Chapter 46 - Chip Shops & Fairy Lights

And there it was. I should have known this would happen. Emmett practically warned me.

Directly in front of me was a double decker bus, stopped at the traffic light, but that wasn’t what had Crystal so animated. It so happened that on the side of this particular bus was a very large, very prominent Calvin Klein underwear ad. And who should be starring in this ad? None other than my beloved brother and perpetual source of embarrassment, Emmett Swan.

Yes, there he was wearing a pair of white boxers, a transparent red ’X’ superimposed over his chest.

Chapter 47 - Champagne & Diamonds

As soon as I faced him, he dropped to one knee. He was holding a small velvet box in one hand as he reached for my hand with the other.

“Isabella…”

Oh my

Edward’s beautiful green eyes had never been so intense as at that moment. I looked into those eyes and saw all the love I had for him reflected back. He cleared his throat. I almost giggled at his nervousness, but knew that my own nerves weren’t faring any better.

Chapter 48 - Bite Marks & Sweet Revenge

He promised to show me his ass. His spectacular hiney. His magnificent gluteus maximus.

But he never did.

I totally showed him my boobies, I think he owes me a peek at his butt.

At least that was how I justified what I was about to do. Edward was sprawled out, flat on his stomach next to me, sound asleep. I, on the other hand, had been awake for ages, staring at the ceiling in the grey light of dawn, thinking about Edward’s naked tush. I rolled to my side and gazed at his perfect male form, his back moved slightly with each breath he took. The lower half of his body was obscured by the sheet. I should have been satisfied with that view. Even his back was beautiful, although I’d have preferred a view of his chest just then.

Chapter 49 - Edible Art & First Steps

“Bella” Charlie spoke urgently. “What’s wrong? What’s happened?”

“I’m okay Dad.” I said as I tried to calm down. “I’m just freaking out a little.”

“Why? Tell me what’s going on Bella.” Charlie said in a demanding tone.

I took a deep breath and began quietly. “I got another flower delivery, and I know it shouldn’t scare me like this, but it does. I can’t help how I feel. It’s just that everything had been going along so well and I’d put the first delivery out of my mind because I’ve been so happy and…”

Chapter 50 - Cake Tasting & Mama Bears

I thought for a minute before I answered Dr. Miller‘s question. The reason for my visit would probably be a good place to start this conversation.

I cleared my throat. “I guess maybe I’d like to talk about why I’m here.“

Dr. Miller smiled and nodded encouragingly.

“Well, you see, I’m getting married, and I know that a few appointments with a therapist won’t be a ‘magic fix’, but I need to do something. Edward worries about me so much. I want to do this for him. To show him how much our relationship means to me. I want to be the best person I can be, for him.” I trailed off.

Chapter 51 - Waterworks & Heartfelt Sentiments

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