Thanks for the reviews, you guys

Thanks for the reviews, you guys. Sorry, I haven't updated. I've been swamped by exams. They really just sneak up on you when you have the best moments.

I'd love more feedback and tell me your thoughts about the plot of this story. This chapter is more like a background info in their relationship. It's mostly retelling the books in Alice's point of view.

Disclaimer: I still don't own Edward Cullen, and if I did, I wouldn't share.

Chapter 2: Post Wedding

There are moments in your life that are so special, so magical that you want to replay it over and over again, like a song you never wanted to end. Alice, in her lifetime (in this case eternity), sure had some. But few made her top list. Her and Jasper's wedding, family baseball games, Violet's first steps, and Edward and Bella's relationship, for example, were right up there.

She distinctly remembered Edward's future changing one day over twelve years ago. He reluctantly told his family that a mere mortal by the name of Bella Swan took his already cold heart from him. Alice was relatively shocked, as any vampire would; loving a human instead of eating one was a sensitive topic to discuss. But when she looked at her brother's honest eyes she claimed only she could read, Alice knew Bella would not be leaving any time soon.

Isabella Swan came to Forks High School with a bang. All the guys adored the new girl, and crowded whatever room she walked in to. If only the welcomed emotion would shine on her face. The girl seemed uncomfortable around the popular crowd, and even more at the prospect of being popular. But when she saw Alice's stern but otherwise handsome brother, the 18 year old fell head over heels in love.

It baffled her to no end how Edward managed to find someone like Bella in a first place. She was the strangest girl Alice has ever met, simply for the fact that Ms. Swan and Mr. Cullen were complete opposites, yet identical at the same time. He was confident, she was shy; he's careful, while her medical records are longer than the San Francisco Bridge. Their similarities were more physical: their pale skins and beautiful faces.

Their family was finally complete. Alice got a new friend, one whose cheek will actually change colour when she was complimented. She may have been more ecstatic than Edward, who was so overprotective that she was surprised Bella didn't die from suffocation. He would watch over like a lion would a lamb. She had no idea where the irony came from.

After the James incident long ago, Bella finally realized that she also wanted to be a vampire. The Cullen Family, it seemed, were adding a new family member in its already too big clan. Only if Edward actually let it. He whined to no end about how Bella's future will be ruined, while she stood her grounds and demanded to be one.

Alice of course, found this kind of hilarious. Having the ability to see the uncertain future, she could glimpse flashes of her brother changing Bella. But Edward would immediately read her mind. That was when he would glare in her direction and she would sheepishly shrug in his way.

But yes…Edward did change his mind. After much orders from both his family and Bella, he agreed to change her. Why wouldn't he? Wasn't it also for his benefit? For his Bella and him to be together forever?

At the news, in which Alice obviously saw before everyone, she felt giddy. Carlisle and Esme smiled widely, Jasper patted Bella's shoulder, Emmett gave her a bear hug (thank god he was being careful), while Rosalie and Edward looked paler than they already were.

Alice laughed out loud when she saw Edward proposing to Bella in one of her future flashes right after the reveal. She couldn't read minds like her brother could, but she knew that it was some sort of Edward trap. Albeit, not intentionally in his part. She had a sinking suspicion about Edward and his forever old-fashioned ways. The guy was a brick. He didn't feel anything for any other women. She was evidently wondering if he was…you know…a virgin. And a marriage? Clever guy.

She immediately started to plan the wedding, without Bella's permission of course. The girl was already scared to death at the vision of getting married; she didn't need to worry about anything.

At the wedding, the two exchanged vows the simplest way they could: they explained their love. It wasn't the most numbing feeling in the world. Nor was it completely melodramatic with the teenage romance. At least to the public eye. It was just two people who saw each other like nobody could. They felt content. That right there, was all they lived for.

So, on the thirteenth of August 2006, they chastely kissed and welcomed the new beginning.


2019

"I had an aunt and uncle I never knew?" Violet gasped, almost hurt by the revelation revealed by her mother.

She promised her. No secrets. Her stubborn mind intricately comprehended the beginning of this story. It was one thing to keep something from her, but never family.

Being adopted with no recollections of your birth parents, Violet always felt guarded because she knew that she would never see them again. But it's no like she wanted to in the first place. Why would she want to see the people that gave her away? How could they?

Her mom vaguely told her that it wasn't their choice, but she refused to understand. Was she that repulsive? Nonetheless, she loves Alice and Jasper. More than anything else in the world. To her, they are her real mom and dad, although they look like they might be her older siblings. They showed her that she didn't need to find her real parents. They were always standing in front of her.

Reluctantly, Alice answered. "It was very complicated, Violet. You weren't old enough."

Why pull out the age card, Alice? You know how difficult she gets. Jasper quickly rambled in vampire speed.

"I'm 11, mom. I was 10 last year, and I'm still the same. What stopped you last year?" Finally sensing something, Violet seethed in anger and suddenly stood up. "You were never going to tell me about them, were you? Is that why Grandma Esme hid that picture from me?"

Jasper flinched. All of a sudden, a calming wave intruded the intense surrounding. What do you say to that now, Alice? Told you she was way too smart for us.

"Stop what you're doing father, it won't work. And could you tell me everything you just said to her…in vampire speed!" Her voice rose again.

Alice had enough. "That's it, Violet. Stop the tantrum. Sit so that we could talk about this." Her small body didn't seem that intimidating, but her daughter knew when to back down.

Violet sat back to her blanket, knocking over the empty cup of hot chocolate. On instinct, Jasper held out his hand to stop the cup from falling and set it on the floor. Alice's voice softened to a soft whisper.

"We're really sorry, Violet. But we felt that you weren't mature enough for the situation. Edward and Bella were dear in our hearts. It hurts to think about them, relive all of our memories together. Bella was my best friend."

Jasper stroked his wife's back as she struggled to form words. Perceiving that she couldn't, he tried to continue for her. He looked at Alice with loving eyes, motioning her to stop so that he could take over.

While this was happening, Violet looked at the two of them. I wonder if Uncle Edward and Aunt's Bella looked at each other this way.

Her dad cleared his throat and stared at a floorboard, taking deep breaths. Finally, he gazed at Violet, who looked at him with intuitive eyes.

"See, Vi…after the wedding, everything changed."