The florists
The florists
The wedding preparations were almost finished. Renee had purchased her airplane ticket a week prior to the wedding so she could accompany me to pick out my wedding gown. Like I really cared about what I wore or how my hair looked. The only thing I wanted was to be forever married to Edward. The invitations had been sent out to the entire guest including: Jacob Black. After everything that had happened with Jacob, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to talk to him or even look him in the eye. One thing was for sure: I loved Jacob. Just not with the same power and intensity I loved Edward. Somehow I still wanted Jacob to up at my wedding.
"Damn!" I was late for the florist appointment. Only Alice would think of little details like flowers. Edward must have already gotten there and perhaps suspected that I had tripped on the way or hurt myself badly, as always. "Damn!"
"Bella?" Came Charlie's voice from the living room. Charlie had actually been supportive of my marriage to Edward from the moment Edward asked for my hand in marriage. I guessed that since he had proposed to Renee at a younger age he felt guilty of not letting me get married.
"Coming Dad." The words came rushed out of my mouth. I was focused on grabbing a jacket since it was raining outside (no surprise there), my wallet, and keys. I was halfway down the stairs when I heard another voice. It was so low, almost a mumble from the distance.
"She does know she's an hour late doesn't she?" Asked a velvet voice I quickly recognized as Edward.
"Yes, I realize that." I announced when I arrived to the foot of the stairs.
"Ugh. Bella, love, do you want to tell me what was on your mind." Asked Edward concerned. He looked as beautiful as always. His expression however, unreadable.
" Sorry. Time just went by so fast." I stated matter-of-factly. "I was cleaning around, when I looked up at the clock."
"Well, lets get going then." He breathed.
"Alice and I need your opinion and the florists closes in half an hour."
"Charlie.." I turned towards him. "I'll be back soon to make dinner."
"Don't worry about me kiddo." He said. " I'll order some pizza. I was actually in the mood for some too."
"Alright well.." I was cut off by Edward.
"Well in that case, come on Bella we have better get going." And he pulled me out the door into the everlasting rain.
We made it to the florist just in time. Alice was sitting on a little chair when we got into the little shop. She was flipping through some kind of magazines. As soon as Edward and I walked into the shop, Alice's angel face looked up. She rose from the chair holding something in her right hand.
"Oh Bella, I found the perfect flowers!" "But I need your opinion first." She held up her right hand which I realized now was holding a magazine. "Look, aren't these gorgeous?" An excited expression and tone.
"They are." I responded amazed. The flowers Alice had chosen were white, as so was everything else. They were sort of like petunia's with light pink edges that gave it contrast.
"Great! I'll let the florist know." She squealed, leaving the room in her dance-like walk. "Talia.." She called walking into another door I hadn't noticed. This left Edward and I alone. We took the two seats against the wall right next to the little magazine table.
"Bella?" Is something wrong?" He aked me with a puzzled expression.
" No, why?" I asked concerned.
"What were you thinking about before I came to get you today?" He asked with the same unreadable expression as before. I waited hoping Alice would walk in and interrupt as always. She didn't and the silence continued. I decided I should answer him.
" I was thinking about—Jacob." I struggled to get the words out. "And how you sent him the—er—private invitation." I gulped.
"Why did you do that Edward?" I already knew the answer.
" Bella, I want you to spend time with the people important to you before—you're not able to." I could tell it was difficult for him to say this. He didn't like the idea of me becoming a vampire in a few weeks. I kept my face down feeling stupid for even asking the question.
"Bella.." Edward began. He rested his hands on my shoulders and then began cupping my face with them. " I love you. And I want you to be happy." He said this with such sincerity. The door opened and we both looked up. Alice was coming out of the tiny room along with a tall slim woman. Her walk was nothing compared to Alice's ballerina steps. "Is this the bride?" She asked in a friendly voice.
"Yes." I responded.
"Well Bella, you are very lucky to have someone like Alice organizing your wedding." She noted.
"Thanks." I responded with a wide smile spreading across my face. Seeing it this way, my life wasn't all that bad. I had my Mom and Dad, Alice for a best friend, and the love of my life: Edward. My life actually became more interesting when I'd moved to Forks. That is if you count meeting a family of "Vegetarian" vampires and being engaged to one. Of course, I had lost touch with most of my human friends. Not that I actually cared. I still kept in touch with Angela and Ben. They had both gone to a California college together and had promised to visit Forks soon. Mike and Jessica still lived in Forks, but ended up going to community college in Port Angeles together as friends. Ocassionally, I would find Mike at the grocery store, but he wouldn't talk to me since I had quit my job at his family's store.
"Alright Alice.." The florist, Talia began. "We will be prepared for the wedding. Thank you for choosing us."
" No, thank you Talia." Responded Alice. Alice gave Edward a look and he began to rise from his seat. I followed as the three of us walked out the door of the tiny shop.