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Chapter One: Chiffon and Rose Petals

I never thought that I'd be sitting at my mother's beautiful fall wedding, yet here I am. Esme is the best mother a girl could ask for.

Even though she was only eighteen when my father abandoned a very pregnant Esme at the altar, she's supported me all through my life and always has been there for me, no matter how much it hurt her. We'd lived in a shithole apartment until I was nine and then my mom got a job as an architect, thus earning us a lot of money to get a real home designed by her.

So when she came to me and told me she met someone, I could only be too happy. Carlisle was really nice…but his son, Edward… The first day I met him, he just looked down his nose at me, like I was some kind of gum on the bottom of his shoe.

The song came on to signal the beginning of the wedding and I got ready to step through the door. Oh yeah, did I tell you, Edward's the best man, and guess who's the maid of honor?

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner. Me. I linked arms with Him and we stepped through the door.

"Did I tell you, you look absolutely stunning today, Isabella." He whispered. My dress was a really pretty dark blue strapless satin dress that barely swept the floor with a small white flower at the waist.

"You do too, Edward." I said quietly. He really was cute. His reddish-brown hair was always a tousled mess, which today was gelled back; his emerald green eyes could go all the way to his soul. But, Edward and I pulled together and managed to do something really special for our parents. But there's something about him. Nobody knows this but, I'm totally in love with him. But it's not like I'll ever tell him, so I settle for constantly bitching at him. It's really funny sometimes.

I went and stood by the altar, next to my mom's friend Liz, waiting for my mother to walk down the aisle.

The traditional wedding march started and the doors were once again swept open, revealing a breathtaking bride, holding the arm of my cousin Emmett McCarty. My grandfather and uncle died in a car crash a few years ago. His mother, Kate, and Esme moved all of us in together after the accident.

Esme looked beautiful. Her silky Vera Wang dress hung in all the right places. She floated confidently down the rose petal covered aisle. The best part of all was the look on her face, though. She looked like she was on top of the world. My heart squeezed. All I ever wanted was for mommy to be happy, and now she was.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these two people in holy matrimony…" I kind of went off into my own little world while the preacher spoke.

"I now present Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Cullen. You may kiss the bride." Everyone clapped and I realized I had one tear stranding lazily down my cheeks.

Everyone went to our home for the reception. Emmett and I decorated the entire property for this event as a surprise for mom.

"May we have your attention?" Edward asked politely from the stage. Everyone looked up at us expectantly. Emmett adjusted his guitar and Jasper, Emmett's friend, grabbed his drumsticks.

"Hello." I said into my microphone. "Edward, Emmett, Jasper and I would like to perform a song for the happy couple. Mom, I love you and I only want to see you happy. And, Carlisle, welcome to the family. This song is dedicated to you." I grinned. "Would you clear some space for the first official dance of the bride and groom?"

I gestured behind me to start the song. Emmett started to play the first few bars of "I Run to You" by Lady Antebellum.

(Bella, Edward,Both)

I run from hate
I run from prejudice
I run from pessimists
But I run too late

I run my life
Or is it running me?
Run from my past
I run too fast
Or too slow it seems

When lies become the truth
That's when I run to you

This world keeps spinning faster
Into a new disaster, so I run to you
I run to you, Baby

When it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you

We run on fumes
Your life and mine
Like the sands of time
Slippin' right on through

Our love's the only truth
That's why I run to you

This world keeps spinning faster
To a new disaster, so I run to you
I run to you, Baby

When it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you

Oh oh, oh I run to you

This world keeps spinning faster
To a new disaster, so I run to you
I run to you, Baby

When it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you, I run to you
Yeah

Oh oh, oh I run to you
I'll run to you girl
Oh Oh

I always run to you
Run to you
Run to

By the time the song finished, my mother had tears in her eyes as she slow danced to the slightly fast song.

"Okay, now we're going to turn the mic over to the band, starting out with 'I Swear' by John Michael Montgomery." I said into the microphone. My mother was going to have a heart attack. I actually got him to come out here and sing this. It has been her favorite song since forever; she used to sing it to me as a baby.

I sent him a letter and it turns out, Esme designed his sister's home and was more than happy to come out.

We quickly descended the steps off the stage and, almost immediately, my mother enveloped me in a hug.

"I'd like to say congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cullen over there." John said as my mother screamed right in my ear, and I mean burst-your-friggin' eardrum screamed.

I hugged my mother one more time and said, "You're welcome" in her ear and went to sit with Emmett and Jasper near the punchbowl.

I swear
By the moon and stars in the sky
I'll be there
I swear
Like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there
For better or worse
Till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear

"C'mon, baby girl, let's dance." Emmett grabbed my hand and led me onto the dance floor. I think I growled.

"Watch your feet." I grumbled.

We danced through a few more songs until another slow song came on. A hand tapped my shoulder.

"A dance with my new daughter?" Carlisle smiled calmly. I grinned and nodded.

"That song you guys did was really great. Your mother was so happy. How did you get John Michael Montgomery?" He asked curiously.

"I sent a letter. It turns out, mom designed his sister's house and he's a really big softy." I chuckled.

"Carlisle?"

"Yes, Bella?"

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"For making my mom happy."

"Nonsense, she's the one I should be thanking."

I looked up into his gleeful face.

"Your mother made me the happiest man alive." He smiled.

"Yeah, she's pretty great, isn't she?" I sighed and laid my head on his shoulder.

"More than anyone could imagine."

"I'm glad she has you, Carlisle." I hugged him and kissed his cheek. I really was glad she had him. He was perfect. Loving, patient, compassionate, is a doctor and don't forget really handsome.

"She needs someone to take care of her when I go to college next fall." I smiled. Someone scoffed behind me.

"Isabella Marie, I need no one to take care of me!" My mother scolded playfully.

"What? You do. You're not getting any younger. But I love ya."

"Okay, okay, can I have my husband back?" She laughed. I giggled and left the dance floor, resuming what I was doing before I was pulled out against my will.

Jasper was still sitting there, bullshitting with Emmett.

"She looks happy." Em said as I sank into my chair.

"She does, doesn't she?"

"Yeah, she deserves it, too." Jasper said.

Jasper, Emmett and I have been running around together since we were in diapers. Either Em and I were at Jasper's or he was at our's.

An hour later, everyone sat down at their designated seat and the speeches started. First off with the best man, then the maid of honor.

"Ahem, I'd like to say a few words about my father and his new wife." Edward began, "I'm so happy that he's finally found someone who loves him. And, Esme, you looked beautiful." Short, sweet and to the point.

I stood and started to speak. "Okay, well, mine's going to be a bit longer than Edward's. Mom, you've loved and supported me all my life on a waitress' salary and I'm so glad you've found Carlisle. Carlisle, I didn't think there was a perfect man for my mom until she met you. Welcome to the family."

The reception came to a close. My mother threw the bouquet, which I somehow caught. I wasn't even in the mob of girls that stood to catch it. I was sitting and the thing landed in my lap. Carlisle flicked the garter and it smacked Edward in the face.

The band played one final song, it was one of my favorites, Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing".

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
And every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure

"Would you like to dance?" A velvety voice said behind me.

"Umm, sure, but if you value your feet, I wouldn't hold it against you to back out now." I laughed nervously.

"It's all in the leading." Edward smiled crookedly and my heart soared strangely. We stepped out onto the dance floor and started to turn gracefully.


I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing

He spun and dipped me gracefully. My cheeks flooded with warmth at the closeness of us.


Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing

I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

After the song was over, Mom and Carlisle ran out the door and got into his Benz that was covered in white ribbons. They were going to an island and spending three weeks there. I wonder what I was going to do, being all alone in our house.

Eh, I'll figure it out. Emmett, Jasper and I piled into my old Chevy. Me driving, Jasper smushed in the middle and Emmett to his right.

"I saw you and Edward getting quite cozy down there on the dance floor." Jasper poked me in the side.

"No, Jazz, we were not getting 'cozy'. We were simply dancing. And besides, we can't stand each other, remember?" I poked him back.

"Whatever!" Emmett snorted from the other side of Jasper.

"Jasper, hit him, please." I giggled lightly. Jasper elbowed him in the gut.

"Dammit! That hurt." Emmett whined.

"Sorry, Em, but you deserved it." I giggled again.

"Yeah, yeah, abuse the giant." He pouted, crossing his arms across his chest, effectively putting a huge tear down the middle of his back. The tux was a rental!

"Oh, my god, Emmett! That's a rental!" I laughed, having to pull to the side of the road in fear of losing control of my truck.

"Fuck! I know that!" He yelled, pulling off his jacket.

"Em, Em, relax! I'll sew it!" I yelled through my peals of laughter and pulled back out onto the road.

We pulled up outside of my house, a huge, three-story plantation style. Carlisle and Edward had moved in a month ago. Except for arguing, we've never said ten words to each other.

Edward was already home, his shiny, silver Volvo was sitting in my spot in the garage. I resisted the urge to slam into the little soccer mom car with my ancient Chevy.

"Edward!" I yelled as I walked into the kitchen.

"What?!" He yelled back from the living room.

"Why the hell are you parked in my spot, again!?"

"It doesn't have your name on it, Bella!"

"You move your pussy car or I'll move it for you!"

"I have the keys!"

"Who said I was going to drive it out? I have a really capable truck and some chain. Move it or I move it for you. Take your pick."

He grumbled things I only heard little pieces of as he walked passed me to go out into the garage. "Bitch…pussy car?...stupid woman…ancient truck…"

"Love you, too, bro." I grumbled, taking my heels off.

"Okay, boys, Halo or Call of Duty?" I asked Jasper and Emmett.

"Call of Duty." They said at the same time.

"Okay, Jasper go grab something out of Em's closet and the two of you go change and I'll be in my room." I raced up the stairs to change into something comfortable.

I grabbed a pair of basketball shorts and my Joe's Crab Shack t-shirt that said 'Bite Me' with a giant red crab under it from my monster closet.

I yanked my shorts on and just as I was about to put my shirt on, someone threw my door open. I covered myself and looked at whoever barged in the door. Edward's face was flaming red as he averted his eyes.

"What the hell do you want?" I asked, pulling my shirt over my head.

"I wanted to talk to you." He honestly looked like someone kicked his puppy.

"Okay." I said skeptically. We've never been this civil to each other.

"Well, whenever you're done changing, could you meet me in my room?"

"Yeah, sure." I nodded, pulling a brush through my hair.

I walked to his room and timidly knocked on the door.

"Come in."

I walked in, unsure about what to do. My stomach was in knots and butterflies at the same time. Edward patted the place next to him on the bed. I nervously went and sat down on the edge.

"What'd you want to talk about?"

"We need to stop fighting all the time. At least until we go to college. For our parents' sake."

"Why are you telling me this? You're the one who hates me, remember?" I said coldly.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"The day I met you and Carlisle. You looked at me like I was inferior or some shit."

"Again, what the hell are you talking about?"

"You, you had this look on your face! You should have seen it. You looked at me like I was gum on the bottom of your expensive shoes." I beat down the urge to scream at him.

"Whatever I did, I'm sorry. Bella, I didn't mean to hurt you or your feelings. I'd had a rough day. Personal stalker, if you will." His face softened and I think I fell in love with him even more.

"Apology accepted." I smiled. "Truce?" I stuck my hand out.

"Truce." He took my small hand in his large one. I felt an electric shock go through my hands. I think he did too, because he just looked at our joined hands.

"Umm, I gotta go. Em and Jasper are waiting for me. You can come too, if you want." I smiled again.

"No, but thanks anyway. I've got some trig I need to catch up on." He replied as I stepped out his door.

Of course, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dumber were all for jumping to conclusions, accusing me of sleeping with him.

"Oh, my god! Will you shut up and play the damn game?" I pointed to my TV screen.

I swear, if this is how it's going to go for the next three weeks, I may just run away.

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