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The sun shinned though my window. A sunny day in Forks? I thought to myself. My eyes felt heavy from my lack of sleep, last night's dream wasn't fully necessary. Of course it had to do with the day I was about to face. My wedding. Nothing I was completely looking forward to. Not that I didn't want to marry Edward, I just didn't want the whole package that came with it. The dress, the guest's, and of course this ring.
I moved my hand under the blanket, feeling the diamond scrap across the fabric. My movement must of alarmed Edward. I could feel his breath on the back of my head, and his hand on my side. I wondered if he felt the same about today. Worried and nervous like I was, I bet not. He moved his icy hand over my back.
"Are you awake?"
I shoved my face into his chest, "No." Being awake was actually not on my to do list. I begged for sleep to come back to me but, the sun wasn't on my side today. It shinned brighter in my room, "Urgh." I looked up, his calm face starring back at me.
"Good morning." His lips curved into a slight smile. He moved his finger and touch my cheek bone, "Are you still tired?"
I yawned, "A bit. I couldn't sleep right last night. I guess today is a bit nerve wrecking." Nothing was said after that. Did I say something wrong? Whatever it was I couldn't take it, at least not today, "What's wrong?"
He looked up, starring at the white celling, "Are you sure? I mean about today, are you sure your up for it?"
"Yes. I'm completely sure I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I'm positive. I may be sleepy but, it's not going to hold me back."
"Okay." He took a deep breath, "I love you."
"And I love you too. That's why we're doing what we're doing today." I kissed him on his chest, "What time is it?"
"Ten."
I jump up and rolled over him and on to the floor, "Ow." I quickly stood back up, "I'm good."
He laughed, "What's wrong?"
"Alice, she's coming over today at eleven." I grabbed Edwards hand and pulled him out of bed, "I'm going to get something to eat, go knock at the door. I would like to spend a little time before the…wedding." Even though the wedding was only four hours away I couldn't say the word. Something about it felt like it was too good to be true.
"Alright."
Before I could even kiss him good bye he was gone. I sighed and quickly walked down the stairs. Charlie was sitting on the couch eating a bowl of cereal, "Morning dad." I sat besides him, "You know you could of just waited, I was going to make eggs and toast anyway."
"Already done." He said looking at me.
"Huh?" The door bell rung, "Hold on." I ran to the door with a smile on my face. With one swift move I had opened the door and pulled him in.
"Hi Charlie." Edward said politely.
"Edward." Charlie nodded, "You know your not suppose to see the bride before the wedding." He said, adding a bit of enthusiasm.
"Oh I know, but it's Bella I had to see her." He kissed me lightly on the forehead.
"Yeah dad it's totally cool, I mean Alice isn't going to be here till eleven anyway. He'll probably just stay for breakfast." I said as we walked to the kitchen.
"Good cause I made extras." Charlie said from the couch.
Edward put his mouth by my ear and whispered, "Charlie cooked?"
"I'm just as surprised as you are." I looked around the kitchen, my eyes stopping at the plates of food sitting on the table.
"Wow he even poured drinks." Edward said pulling the seat out for me. He walked over and sat down in the chair next to me.
"I know!" I grabbed the orange juice and took a drink. I looked at Edward, "He must be excited or something."
Edward looked down at the food, "I don't think excited is the right word."
"What do you mean?" I asked in between my bits. I reached over onto Edwards plate and grabbed the bacon, "What? I know your not going to eat that."
He smiled, "Yeah I guess, but your dad. He's feeling pretty guilty."
"Guilty?"
"Yeah about the whole red faced, anger attack he had when we told him we were getting married." He said nodding his head.
"Oh, yeah. But that was like two days ago." I took another sip from my glass.
"Well he still thinks about it."
"Hmph." I shoved another forkful of food into my mouth. My father still feeling guilty for telling me it was a mistake to get married this young, but wasn't that a dad's job? I mean, I know it's a bit early, but I love him. And aren't people suppose to get married when they find their true love? Hmm, I'll probably talk to him before Alice gets me all dolled up.
"What are you thinking about?" He asked from his seat.
"Alice and makeup." I grunted.
"Oh yeah. I wish you luck with that." He smiled.
"Thanks for that. I think I'll need it."
"Need what?" Charlie asked from the door frame.
"Um, I should go. I have to get ready too," He leaned over and kissed my forward, "See you at the alter Mrs. Cullen."
"Bye." I called back from the kitchen. I stared blankly at my food. Did Edward really have to leave me at a time like this, "So dad…"
"Yes?" He said as he sat down.
"I know it's earlier and I'm sorry…"
He put his finger up before I could finish, "Don't apologize, sweetie. What your doing is right, marrying the one you love. I'm proud of you, and I may not show it, but I'm going to miss you."
"I know you are dad, and I'm going to miss you too." I reached over and touched the top of his hand, "I'll call you everyday."
"Everyday?" He whined.
I laughed as a smile spread across his face, "I love you dad."
"I love you too." The door bell rung again. I could hear the door open and close. I spun around to look at the oven clock, eleven oh two.
Alice.
"Sorry I didn't wait till you answered, but this dress is heavy." She said looking at the white bag that hung over her shoulder.
"Alice!" Charlie shouted as he sat up, hugging her little body.
"Hey Charlie. How have you been?" Alice asked.
"Good, you?"
"Very excited if you must know."
"At least that makes one of us." I mumbled as I poked one of the eggs on my plate.
"Oh Bella, you know your excited." Alice said smiling, "I know your excited."
I dropped my fork on my plate and stood up, "Okay yeah I'm excited, but also nerves very nerves." I squealed.
"Well are you ready?" Alice asked as she jingled the makeup box in her right hand.
"If we must." I said grabbing it from her.
Charlie spun me around and kissed my cheek, "I love you hunny, but I have to go. Me and Esme," He said looking at Alice, "thought it would be a good idea to start on your backyard early."
Everyone had thought the after party would be great in the Cullen's backyard. And I had to agree, there couldn't have been a better place. Then again everyone except for Alice wanted to do the wedding at their house too. But like Alice, she got her way, we were having it at the old church in town. That part I had no say in, well even if I did, Alice would of ignored it.
"Okay dad. I'll see you at the church." I watched him kiss Alice on the cheek, grab his coat and leave. I looked toward Alice, "Lets get this over with.
Alive walked up the steps first, "Just to warn you, your going to be sitting for a while."
I grunted as she pushed my shoulders so I'd sit on the stool.
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I didn't know make-up and hair could take about three hours. Of course we didn't just to makeup and hair. I had to try the dress on and make sure everything fit, then Alice sewed some parts together so it fit better. And then she did my hair and put strands in rollers, and while my hair was being curled, I ate a slice of left over pizza. Then the worst part came, the makeup. The dreadful, dreadful makeup. I could swear Alice was trying to make me look like a movie star.
"Wow you look like a movie star." Alice squealed. How'd I know.
"Thanks Alice. I said as I tilted my head to the left, examing the light purple eye shadow and the eyeliner. Plus the pink lip stick that colored my lips. I didn't even look Bella Swan, truthfully I actually did look like a movie star. And I kind of liked it.
"And when you hair is complete it will look like a total masterpiece." She said as she let my curls fall. I checked the clock next to the sink. I had an hour left. An hour until I became Mrs. Bella Cullen. And that idea made butterflies in my stomach. And oh did that make me feel better.
Alice pushed and pulled my hair into different spots. I kept my eyes closed until she said the words, "I'm done."
I opened my eyes. My hair was curly with a couple pins on the side. The veil was place at the top, hanging over the back of my head. I took a deep breath, my thumb playing with my ring finger, "He'll love it."
"Who cares about him, how about you?" She smiled.
"I…I love it." I said, pressing my lips together. Wow, I thought.
"Well let's get that dress on and we're out of here." She walked over and zipped open the dress bag that hung from the door.
Alice helped me pull the big dress over my hair and make up, making sure nothing was messed on the way. When she was finished she spun me towards the mirror, "There."
I rubbed my hands along the side of the dress, "Wow." I repeated, this time out loud, "Alice…your amazing."
"I know. Now you stay here I'll go put my dress on and then we leave."
I nodded and watched her leave the room, "Just breath." I told myself, "It's going to be great."
"You bet it is!" Alice chimed from the doorway. I looked towards her. The light baby blue dress hung lovely over her small body, clinging to her sides as if they were magnets.
"You look good. Your dress, it's beautiful." I smiled.
"Enough about me, lets go." She laughed as she took my hand. She helped me down the stairs, even she knew I would fall if she wasn't there. When we're down, we headed towards the door.
Outside was a black limo, "A limo?" I asked her as she opened the door for me.
"And a bouquet." She said handing me the flowers.
"Thank you Alice." I said sliding in.
"Watch the dress." She warned.
When she was in she directed the driver where to go, "By the way this was Edwards idea. The whole limo thing, yeah totally him."
I bit my lip when she said his name. Edward, my soon to be husband. Only about thirty more minutes until he was fully mine and I was his, name and all.
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The parking lot was filled with cars, "How many people did you invite?"
"Just a couple." She opened the door, "But I had them bring family."
"Family?" I mumbled when we were out. She walked me into the back of the church and into a room labeled bride on the door. From the door I could see everything. The alter, the priest, and the guests. And a lot of them. I could see Seth and his family and the rest of the Cullen's. In the front row I could see my father and Phil, but no mother.
"Bella!" I heard someone scream from the room. Could explain where my mother was.
"Mom!" I said hugging her.
She grabbed my shoulders and looked at me, "You look beautiful sweetie. Oh my gosh." She hugged me again.
"Thank you mom." I fought back the tears that formed in my eyes.
"Are you excited?" She asked, as if I haven't heard that enough today.
"I'm actually pretty scared." I answered honestly.
"Do you want to marry him?"
"Of course."
"Do you love him?"
"Yes."
"Then there's nothing to worry about, Bella sweetie. Everything will be fine." She kissed my cheek, "Trust me, you two are meant to be."
"I love you mom."
"I love you too."
The door behind me opened, "About five more minutes." Alice called in, "Oh darn it, my camera. Don't go down that isle till I get back. Everything's ready though."
"Okay." I laughed.
"Well I better go get your father." She said as she left.
I took a deep breath. When Alice said everything was ready, that would mean Edward would be standing there, waiting for my hand. I opened the door a little and looked out. Everybody was running around and throwing their hands up in the air. Emmet and Jasper, plus the rest of the Cullen's were all standing together in a circle by the alter. I saw my mother pacing in the isle. I also heard the words, 'Where is he' and 'missing'. I grabbed my dress and stormed out of the door and ran down the isle, pushing my mother gently out of the way. Tears streaming down my face, "Where is he?" I screamed when I reached the Cullen's.
"Um everybody!" I spun around to see Alice standing at the end of the isle, fear written all over her face, "I don't Edward will be making an appearance today."
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