A new ending for Chapter 23 of Breaking Dawn beginning with a paragraph from the book. With more romance. R&R please
Renesmee's memory stories began to slow. They got slightly blurry around the edges and drifted out of focus before they came to there conclusions. I was about to interrupt Edward in a panic when her eyelids fluttered and closed. She yawned, her plump pink lips stretching in a round O.
Her eyelids fluttered as she fought to keep herself awake. My face centred her thoughts making her fears instantly obvious.
"Don't worry darling, I'll still be here tomorrow"
Even after countless reassurances, she still had trouble sleeping causing another human memory to drift into my vast thought space.
I was being cradled gently in a pair of firm, familiar arms. Yet again, sleep evaded me as I was rocked to the rhythm of a silent melody. My grandma's narrow, beautiful face peered down at me lovingly. A sweet, quiet lullaby emerged from her delicate lips …
A sudden change in the atmosphere brought me spiralling back into reality. Alice sat, eyes closed with her hands to her head in her recognisable 'looking into the future' pose. Exactly two seconds later, her eyes flicked open and her mouth formed a large grin. Her gaze settled on me expectantly with an almost jealous look in her eye. At the same time Edward's eyes caught mine, holding me captivated whilst he dazzled me with my favourite crooked grin. They way they were looking at me made me uneasy; I didn't want to know what Alice had seen this time.
My attention diverted to Renesmee as her small body twisted in my arms, still struggling to sleep. It took me back to my earlier memory. I remembered the effect the lullaby had had on me all those years ago. Turning my back on my family, I moved toward the window, deciding to try out the lullaby on my daughter.
I began in a whisper, my voice creeping slowly louder yet still keeping the soothing tone as I sung.
Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird
And if that mockingbird won't sing,
Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring
Strong, secure arms wrapped themselves around my waist. His smooth, marble lips found the back of my perfect neck sending waves of electricity through my body. I lost my train of though, unable to recall the next verse but it was unnecessary because he took over.
And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Daddy's gonna buy you a looking glass
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Daddy's gonna buy you a billy goat
If I was still human, it would have taken my breath away but instead I twisted around to face him mesmerised. Renesmee cradled comfortably between our bodies as I positioned myself s close to him as possible. Together we continued to sing, each taking alternate verses.
And if that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's gonna buy you a cart and bull
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Daddy's going to buy you a dog named Rover.
And if that dog named Rover won't bark,
Mama's going to buy you a horse and cart.
As we encountered the final verse, our voices wove together, reaching new heights, as we got lost in each other's eyes.
And if that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town
Renesmee was peaceful in my strong arms. I lowered my head to kiss her tiny cheek at the same time Edward did on the opposite side. I looked up into his butterscotch eyes, the back of my mind registering a hint of jealousy because I was stuck with fierce red for the time being, and I leaned towards him.
Our kiss was almost as soft as when I was human but it was sweeter than any other kiss we had shared as it conveyed love with every touch. I couldn't wait to have him to myself later.
His finger traced my smooth lips,
"I love you Mrs. Bella Cullen, I love you more than I ever believed possible"
"I love you too Edward, my heart belongs to only you" I whispered in reply
"As does mine to you"
We shared another kiss before he moved behind me to once again snake his arms around my waist and to allow me to see the beauty of what was in front of us. Our song had brought all the couples in the room together. Carlisle and Esme sat on one end of the sofa, her head against his chest and his head resting lightly on her as they embraced. On the other end, Alice and Jasper were holding hands looking deeply into one another's eyes. Last but not least I noticed Rosalie and Emmett in the armchair. Rosalie positioned on Emmett lap whilst they kissed as passionately as only they could.
Off to the left, a small crystal clock ticked quietly, the time reading 12:01. Alice looked towards me then followed my gaze, shock lining her eyes.
"I'm one minute late. One whole minute. Esme quickly the key"
Esme produced a small key with a large pink bow attached from one of the pockets. Alice bounded fluidly over to me.
"Happy birthday Bella." She sang in her high-pitched little voice.
I turned to face Edward, only to discover what at first appeared to be a duplicate key, only this one decorated with a blue bow. His eyes looked as if they were saying
"Sorry Bella, I couldn't stop her."
This was going to be a long first night