Prologue: The Wedding
RPOV
For the first time all day I was alone. I stood in front of the full length mirror and stared at my reflection. My hair was pulled back and piled atop my head in curls. The veil flowed from underneath my hair down to the middle of my back. My dress white with silver embellishes. It had a strapless dipped beaded neckline, an A-symmetrical pleated bodice and torso, a side pick-up, a lace-up back, and a cathedral train. I was lost in thought of how I got to this day.
I first met my future husband the day I was born, I know it sounds weird but it's true. See our mothers were friends in high school and then lost touch until after they were both married to our dads who were friends in medical school. Both of our families settled in Seattle Washington where they raised their kids together. Carlisle and Esme, my future husband's parents, started out their family by having a son, Edward Anthony Cullen, and then two years later having Emmett Alexander Cullen, my future husband. My parents had my brother Jasper a couple of months later. Two years after that Carlisle and Esme had a baby girl, Mary Alice Michele Cullen, and my parents had me, Rosalie Lillian Hale. Our families were set and our mothers spent their days taking care of us and keeping us entertained while our fathers went to work and saved lives. My first emotional move toward Emmett was when I was seven and he was nine and I dared him to kiss me and then ran when he tried. After that our relationship grew farther and farther apart. He made new friends and met new girls. Then when I was fourteen something happened. Suddenly it was like he saw me in a new light. Since that day he did everything he could to catch my eye. Lucky for him he did and we've together ever since. On our seven year anniversary he took me to his house and into the backyard. He had strung up clear Christmas lights and lit candles and made it very romantic. He lead me out to the big tree where I had dared him to kiss me and then ran when he tried and got down on one knee. He looked into my eyes and said, "We've known each other since we were little kids. We fell in love as teenagers. I know that we've talked about it but we haven't really decided but Rosalie Lillian Hale will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Of course I said yes and now here I stand a year later waiting to walk down the aisle and become Mrs. Emmett Alexander Cullen.
I heard the door to the room open and turned around to see my dad walking into the room. "Wow," he said.
"What?" I asked.
"You look absolutely beautiful," my dad said. "Not that you don't look beautiful everyday."
"Nice save, Daddy," I said.
"My baby girl is getting married, I'm all nerves and can't think before I speak," my dad said and walked over to me.
I shyly smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy. I know what you mean."
"Oh Sunshine, what am I supposed to do? I'm losing my baby girl," my dad said.
I took my dad's hands into my own and said, "Daddy, you're not losing your daughter your gaining a son."
My dad smiled and said, "Yeah, I'm gaining Emmett," and rolled his eyes. We both laughed and then he said, "But I can truly say that he is your other half and you're always happier when he's around."
"Aw Daddy, you're going to make me cry," I said.
"Oh now, no need to go and mess up your makeup and make Alice mad," he said.
I laughed and said, "Ok, ok," took and deep breath and let it go, "I'm ok."
There was a knock on the door and my dad said, "I think that's our cue. Are you ready?"
I took one last look in the mirror and said, "More than ready."
My dad held the door open for me and we walked out of the room and down the hall to the two doors that opened to the main aisle that lead to the altar. The wedding march began and the ushers opened the doors and I stood there and took a deep breath and smiled. I placed my right hand on my dad's left arm and we began our walk down the aisle. I looked at my mother and saw the tears in her eyes and then I looked at Emmett. He looked absolutely handsome. He smiled and showed his dimples and at that moment I knew this was meant to be. My father and I reached the end of the aisle and the song Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle began to play.
After the song finished the minister said, "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Emmett Alexander Cullen and Rosalie Lillian Hale in matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace." He paused for a few seconds and then continued, "Who gives this woman to be wedded to this man?"
My father then replied, "Her mother and I do." He kissed my cheek andplaced my right hand in Emmett's right hand and then took his seat next to my mom.
Emmett and I stepped closer together and the minister said, "I will know read an excerpt from The Prophet by Khalil Gabran. You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of heavens dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart. And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow."
"Now will be the repeating of the vows," the minister said. "Emmett, repeat after me. I, Emmett Alexander Cullen."
"I, Emmett Alexander Cullen," Emmett said.
"Take you, Rosalie Lillian Hale," The minister recited.
"Take you, Rosalie Lillian Hale," Emmett said.
"To be my friend, my lover, the mother of my children and my wife," the minister recited.
"To be my friend, my love, the mother of my children, and my wife," Emmett said.
"I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph," the minister recited.
"I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph," Emmett said.
"I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you for all eternity," the minister recited.
"I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you for all eternity," Emmett said.
"Good, now Rosalie, repeat after me. I, Rosalie Lillian Hale," the minister said.
"I, Rosalie Lillian Hale," I said.
"Take you, Emmett Alexander Cullen," the minister recited.
"Take you, Emmett Alexander Cullen," I said.
"To be my friend, my lover, the father of my children, and my husband," the minister recited.
"To be my friend, my lover, the father of my children, and my husband," I said.
"I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph," the minister recited.
"I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph," I said.
"I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you for all eternity," the minister recited.
"I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you for all eternity," I said.
"Now I will read another excerpt from The Prophet by Kahil Gibran. Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires: To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To be wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly and joyfully. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving; To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy; To return home at eventide with gratitude; And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise on your lips," the minister said. "Now may I have the rings?" the minister asked and Tiffany, my best friend and maid of honor, and Andrew, Emmett's best friend and best man, handed him the rings. "The wedding ring is a solid never ending circle. The love that Emmett and Rosalie have for each other is never ending. You should each take your ring and wear it proudly. Know that it stands for the love you share. Emmett, if you will take this ring and as you place it on Rosalie's finger repeat after me," the minister said and handed Emmett my wedding ring. "I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my wife this day and forevermore."
Emmett placed the ring on my finger and said, "I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my wife this day and forevermore."
"Now Rosalie, take Emmett's ring and as you place it on his finger repeat after me. I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my husband this day and forevermore."
I took the ring and as I placed it on Emmett's finger I said, "I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be my husband this day and forevermore."
"Now Rosalie asked me to read the scripture I John 4:7-19. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. We love, because He first loved us. Emmett and Rosalie I hope that you take this with you and live by what you have said to each other today. Now by the power vested in me by the State of Washington, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Emmett, you may kiss your bride," the minister said.
Emmett cupped my face into his hands and pulled my lips to his. The kiss was deep and passionate and lit every part of my being on fire. I never wanted the kiss to end but indoubtly it did. When the kiss ended Emmett and I looked at each other and smiled. "It is now my honor to present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Alexander Cullen," the minister said and we led the recessional out of the church.
Sitting in front of the church was a stretch Hummer limo waiting to take Emmett and I to the reception. The driver opened the door and Emmett and I climbed inside and then we were on our way. Emmett cupped my face again and said, "Mm, I've never kissed a married woman before,"
I giggled and said, "I've never kissed a married man before but I think we'd better get used to it."
"That's sounds like a plan Mrs. Cullen," Emmett said and I giggled at the sound of my new name.
The reception flew by. It was like we got there and then it was time to go. I remember dancing with my father, brother, grandfathers, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and several uncles and cousins. We ate, we drank, we danced, and then it was time to go. I had no idea where we were going on our honeymoon. Emmett and Alice were the only two that knew where we were going and neither of them were telling me anything. Alice had packed my bags and Emmett had made all of the reservations. So when it was time to leave all we had to do was get in the limo and it took us to the airport. The feelings that I had that day were like nothing I had ever felt before. To my surprise my mother and grandmothers were right; there is no feeling like the feeling you have on your wedding day.
Chapter 1: Family Dinner
RPOV
Emmett and I spent a month on a small island that his father had bought for his mother. I had fallen in love with the island and never wanted to leave but we had to come home to go back to work. I loved my job as a nursery/labor and delivery/NICU nurse but I loved being with my husband even more. We caught a late flight and got home early on Saturday morning. That night we were to go over to Emmett's parents' house to have dinner with the family. I was sort of nervous about going to the dinner because this was first dinner as actually being apart of the family. Emmett told me that I had nothing to worry about but I was still worried.
Emmett's Jeep had been left at the airport and he loaded our bags and then we started home. We had bought a small house in a little suburb just outside of Seattle. We had moved our furniture and everything in the week before our wedding but it still didn't feel like a home. It didn't feel like a home because there were no photographs on the walls. There was nothing personal to say this is our home, this is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cullen.
Emmett pulled up to the house and got out of the Jeep. He had told me to wait in the Jeep until he came to get me. He unlocked the house and disappeared inside. I could see lights being turned on and then a little while later he returned. He opened the Jeep door for me and I got out. He swooped me up into his arms and carried me inside the house. Once we were inside the house he said, "Welcome home, Mrs. Cullen." I smiled and said, "It's good to be home, Mr. Cullen." He kissed me and then carried me to our bedroom.
Needless to say we spent the entire day in bed. I don't know what but something made me look at the clock and I realized it was two hours before we were supposed to be and at Emmett's parents' house. Emmett was nuzzling my neck and I said, "Em, I've got to take a shower and start getting ready for dinner with your family.
He moaned into my neck and said, "We don't have to go to the dinner."
"Emmett, I don't want your family to think that since we're married we're not going to come around," I replied.
"But I'm enjoying spending time with you," he said.
"I'm enjoying spending time with you too but we need to go see your family," I said pushing him away. He rolled over and moaned and I said, "Oh you poor baby," and gave him a pout as I put my robe on and walked to the bathroom to take a shower. After I took my shower I did my hair and makeup and got dressed. I settled on wearing a sleeveless black dress and a pair of black pumps. I slipped my wedding set on my ring finger and put on a pair of solitaire diamond earrings, a diamond tennis bracelet, and a diamond cross necklace. I walked out of the closet and went downstairs and found Emmett waiting in the living room.
He looked at me and smiled and asked, "Are you ready?"
"Yeah, let's go have dinner with your family," I said.
"Our family," he corrected and we walked out of the house.
We pulled up to his parents' house and got out of the Jeep. I saw that Edward, Bella, E.J., Renesmee, Jasper, and Alice were all already here. Emmett took my left hand and led me to the house. When we walked inside the house he led me to the living room where everyone was gathered around talking. When Renesmee spotted Emmett she screamed, "Uncle Emmett!" and ran to him.
He picked her up and said, "Hey Nessie, have you been a girl?"
"Uh-huh," she said shaking her head yes.
"Good," Emmett said.
"Uncle Emmett," E.J. said tugging on Emmett's pants leg.
"Hey there E.J.," Emmett said and picked him up. Emmett balanced the two kids in his arms and walked over to the couch. I followed behind him and sat next to him on the couch.
"E.J., Renesmee, you didn't say hi to your aunt Rosalie," Edward said.
Both of the children looked at me and said, "Hi Aunt Rosalie."
"Hi E.J. and Renesmee," I replied.
"So, how was the honeymoon?" Esme, Emmett's mom, asked.
Emmett and I looked at each other and smiled and I said, "It was wonderful."
"Good, I'm glad that you enjoyed the island," Esme said.
"I don't know about the rest of you but I'm starving so why don't we eat?" Carlisle said as he stood and everybody else did too and walked into the dinning room.
After dinner I watched how Emmett interacted with his niece and nephew. I saw the joy and excitement on his face and how happy he looked. We hadn't really talked about having kids but I knew I always wanted to be a mother and seeing how Emmett was with E.J. and Renesmee made me decided to talk to him about it.
When we got home and were in our bed and settling down for the night Emmett began nuzzling my neck and I asked, "How do you feel about kids?"
He looked at me and said, "You know I love kids."
"Yeah but what about kids of our own?" I asked.
"Kids of our own would be great," he replied.
"So are you saying that you would want to have a baby?" I asked.
"Yeah," Emmett said.
"Are you ready for a baby now?" I asked.
"What? Are you asking if I want to have a baby now?" he asked.
"Yeah," I said.
"I'm ready when ever you are," he said. "Are you ready?" he then asked.
"Yeah," I said smiling and he smiled and pulled my lips to his.
Ok so I know I'm supposed to be writing Joy and Disappointment but I'm having some writing block with that story because I'm trying to get into Emma-Rose's mind. I know with her being my character it shouldn't be that hard but really Emma-Rose isn't my character she's yours. You the readers are the reason I created her and I have to make her live up to your expectations. So I hope that you will read and love this new story and if you haven't read Joy and Disappointment and you want to know what I'm talking about go and read it and leave a review and let me know what you want to happen. After all it is your story not mine.
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