Chapter 1
Chapter 1
BPOV
"Bella…Bella…Bella! Wake up!" That annoying little pixie, ruining my sleep…oh my god. I sprung out of the bed, to quickly of course and Alice had to catch me to keep me from falling. "ALICE!" I screamed while bouncing around with my arms on her shoulders. "I'M GETTING MARRIED TODAY!"
"I know!" She squeaked in response. "Now get in that bathroom and take a shower! I already kicked Edward into my bathroom so that I can get him ready…literally." I stopped bouncing and raised one eyebrow to stare at her for a few seconds before bursting out laughing and running into the shower.
After my shower Alice met me in the bathroom with a blue and green polka dot wrap around towl that had Velcro to hold it up. "Hair first!" She yelled dragging me into the bedroom and sitting me down on a stool in front of the dresser. My hair took hours, but when she was done I felt my eyes well up in thanks. I had been growing my hair out lately so it was almost down to my waist; my hair was all curled softly down the back and in the front my hair was braided into a small crown around the sides with white flowers intertwined.
I didn't have much time to admire it though because I was abruptly spun around so my makeup to be done. I was shocked to see Rosalie standing in front of me, shyly playing with her hands. "Alice said that I'm better with makeup and she wanted me to do it…if you don't mind." I smiled. "I would love it if you could do my makeup." Her face lit up in response and her hands started flying, blurring slightly to me and within fifteen minutes she was done. I went to turn around but she stopped me by putting her hands on my shoulders.
"Bella…I want to apologize…which is not something I like doing. I have never been fair to you in all of the time that you and Edward have been together. I used to think that you didn't belong with us, but when we all left everyone was so lost without you…even me. Will you forgive me? I want to be more like a sister to you not just because you're marrying my brother."
I looked up at her in stunned silence before standing slowly. I wrapped my arms around her neck, holding her as tight as I could. "I would love that with all of my heart Rose, you were already forgiven." I could feel my eyes welling up when she wrapped her arms snuggly around my waist; she pulled back when she heard me sniff though.
"Stop crying! You'll ruin your makeup!" She said sternly, but I laughed when I saw the grin stretching across her face. "Now come on! Time for your dress!" She grabbed my wrist lightly and led me into her room where she pulled out the dress. It was white of course, thanks to Edward; it was simple, a soft white material, strapless with a small corset at my low back, and fanning out slightly at the bottom with a lacey overlay on the whole thing.
Rose helped me into the dress, I was playing it safe today, and I thought barefoot tied in with the look nicely; well barefoot with a pedicure. All too soon but not soon enough it was finally time, Alice and Rose rushed me down the stairs and to the living room, the wedding was to be outside so I waited to the side of the door for my cue. Alice was Alice was first; my maid of honor and Rose was second, we really didn't follow the whole schedule of who went on what order but I knew it was my cue when my lullaby started playing.
As I stepped out I heard a few gasps and giggles from the few people who noticed my feet, but all of my focus was on him, my Greek god standing at the end of this red carpet. His expression was one of utter love…some humor at the feet but mostly love.
I managed to make it to the end of the isle without tripping and I turned to give the crowd a fake glare when they all sighed of relief. "Nice shoes." Edward whispered; his eyes sparkling. I simply smiled in response. I didn't hear much of the vows, only paying attention when I said "I do" and when I heard "You may now kiss the bride."
I was in heaven, paradise, whatever you care to call it I was there. With Edward's arm around my waist I was led back down the isle to the inside of the house where everyone gathered while the outside was re-arranged for the reception. When we were finally let back outside Edward and I danced, talked, I ate cake and Edward braved a small piece. The night was almost over when Alice ran up to me. "It's time." She said. Edward gave us both confused looks but we just grinned and headed towards the center of the dance floor where Alice gave me a mike.
"Hi everyone! Thanks for coming! I know that the night is almost over but there's one more thing that Alice and I need to do before you leave." I said into the mike. I looked over to the side of the floor where Emmett, Jasper, and Carlisle were all wheeling a grand piano onto the floor. It was all for show of course, Alice could have moved it with one hand we had appearances to keep up. When the piano was in place I sat down and Alice hopped up onto the lid, "Rose is going to help too." She said with a grin on my face. I looked over to see Rosalie standing at the edge of the crowd looking shy so I waved for her to join us. When she walked over I handed her the sheet music and quickly pointed where she should sing before she sat next to me and I began to play.
You're not alone, together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold, and it feels like the end
There's no place to go, you know I won't give in
(Ahh, ahh)
No I won't give in
(Ahh, ahh)
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
So far away, I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close, and it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
(Ahh, ahh)
I'll fight and defend
(Ahh, ahh)
Yeeah, yeah
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Nothing you can do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Hear me when I say when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeeah, yeah, yeah, yeaaaah
La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da da
Keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Dooo, do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
(Ahh, ahh)
(Ahh, ahh)
Keep holding on
(Ahh, ahh)
(Ahh, ahh)
Keep holding on
There's nothing you can say (Nothing you can say)
Nothing you can do (Doo, do)
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So - keep holding on (Keep holding on)
Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
When I was finished I turned to Rose and stared. "Why didn't you tell me you could sing like that?" I asked over the noise of the crowd erupting into applause. She just smiled in return "You never asked." She replied. I stood up when I heard a noise behind me and I stood to see Edward right behind us, if he could cry he would have been right now. "I love you more then you will ever know." He said. "But I do know." I said wrapping my arms around his chest. "Because I feel the same way." And with that he kissed me, I barely noticed when he picked me up and walked to the waiting limo out front, off to our honey moon. I knew I was right where I belonged, for all eternity.