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AN: I apologize in advance if there are any errors I was very tired after a long day when I wrote this. I reread it but seeing as I'm so tired I could have missed several errors. Hope you enjoy it. Please leave a review.


Chapter Two: Entertainment?

After sharing their first kiss as husband and wife, the entire congregation which consisted of noble and commoners alike stood to applaud the newlyweds. The church was filled with hundreds maybe even thousands of people and there were still many more outside as everyone wanted to witness the union of their beloved royal heir and the beautiful French princess who was hardly ever seen even by people in her own kingdom. Edward offered Bella his hand which she took and allowed him to lead her out of the church as flower petals were thrown on them by the guests.

When they finally made their way outside where a beautifully decorated carriage awaited them, Edward helped Bella inside before entering, allowing the footman to close the door before driving them the short distance to the palace where the reception would be held in the grand ballroom. The ride to the palace was filled with a very tense uncomfortable silence; they were seated opposite each other and whenever Bella attempted to start a conversation with Edward he would only reply with short usually one word answers and nod or shake his head. She finally gave up, realizing that it was a futile attempt, so she just spent the rest of the journey staring out the window.

Even though the church was only a few minutes ride from the palace the ride felt like hours to Bella as she could not wait to get to the palace and escape the awkwardness. When they finally got to the palace they were told that they had to wait for all the reception guests to enter the ballroom before they were allowed to enter as tradition demanded.

Half an hour later after suffering more uncomfortable silence in the company of her new husband Bella was very relieved when they were told that they could now exit the carriage. Again like a perfect gentleman Edward helped her dismount the carriage, and held her hand in the crook of his arm as he escorted her to the ballroom where they were introduced.

"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Their Royal Highnesses Prince Edward and Princess Isabella of Cullen." The royal announcer introduced them as they entered the ballroom where they were welcomed with a warm applause.

The ballroom was huge and beautifully decorated. The ceiling was very high with many sparkling chandeliers hanging from it. Everything in the room was well organized and well decorated to match the standards expect for the wedding of the heir of the most powerful kingdom in the world. There was a long table at the head of the room, reserved for the royal family, it was covered in the finest table cloth available, and decorated with beautiful flowers and candles. There were smaller tables place around the room for the guests, there were servants walking around with food and champagne for the guests. In the center of the room was a dance floor where the newlywed couple was expected to share their first dance to music played by a full sized orchestra that was set up off to the side of the dance floor. On one side of the room there were doors that led to the balcony decorated by flowered and lit by beautiful colored glass enclosed candles, the colors of the glass reflected different color lights and it made a breathtaking picture to behold.

Once everyone was seated King Carlisle stood up and everyone quieted down as they were addressed by their king. "I am honored to have you all here today to witness the joining of my eldest son, your heir apparent to the beautiful French Princess Isabella, well English Princess as of today." He said which generated laughter and applause from the crowd. When they quieted down again he continued, "This union marks not just the joining of a couple but the allying of two of the greatest kingdoms in the world. I know just as this alliance will grow in strength and prosperity, so will this marriage be blessed with many fruits of the womb, and in their veins will the blood of France and England run as they unite and dominate this world. So join me as we toast to Prince Edward and Princess Isabella and the joining of two powerful nations."

Everyone broke out into thunderous applause and shouted "here, here!"

"Well let's dig in." Carlisle said before sitting down as everyone began to enjoy the vast array of delicious food.

Once they were done dining it was time for the first dance, Edward escorted Bella to the dance floor where he led her as they danced a beautiful waltz. Bella had been taking dancing lessons for years so she was a very good dancer, but she had to admit that Edward was exceptional he was without a doubt the best dance partner she had ever had. The way he held her securely sent shivers down her spine and the way he was looking at her as if trying to peer into her soul. It unnerved and excited her all at once, and she could feel the blush spreading across her face. "Is something wrong?" She finally asked when she couldn't stand his intense gaze anymore.

"There has been many tales of your beauty, but few outside the French castle have ever actually laid eyes upon you. The rumors of your beauty however do you no justice you are quite enchanting. Why is it that your dear uncle has kept you under lock and key all your life?" He asked curiosity evident in his voice.

She was very taken aback by his question. It is true that she was not often seen around court back in France, but that was not all her uncle's doing, she had always preferred to spend her days in the quite of the library with a book as company that gallivanting around the palace with the daughters of noble families at court. All they ever seemed to want to do is eye the knights and talk about prospective husbands, something she thought was a waste of time since they had little to no say in who they would marry. As she got older her uncle and cousins who were more like her older brothers became strong supporters of her hobby because since her thirteenth year there have been many men at court eyeing her with less than noble intentions. She opened her mouth to answer him but before she could utter a reply he continued.

"Maybe he was just saving you for the highest bidder. It would appear that my father made the most enticing offer. But I wonder is beauty all you have you offer? I have never cared much for the dull, dimwitted and boring, which all you Princesses seem to be. I have or had I guess since we are allies, even less tolerance for the French." He said with obvious disdain at the fact that their countries were now allied.

Bella had heard whispered rumors that Prince was very opposed to the alliance in the beginning stage of the negotiations between the two kingdoms, but when both kings had made the decision, like she he would never disobey a direct order from his king, so he ultimately went along with the marriage.

"Well I guess it matters not, I am sure you will serve your purpose of providing me an heir, and sitting by my side looking beautiful. I am sure if I need...entertainment I can find it elsewhere and I trust that even in France it is understood that a woman should always remain faithful to her husband. I am sure many men here at court will me captivated by your beauty, but they know there place and I trust that you do as well. As long as you do what is expected of you I think this union shall be an amicable one even though you wouldn't have been my choice as bride, I will just have to make do." He said as the music ended as the guests erupted in applause and other couples took to the dance floor as another song began playing.

Bella was so caught off guard by what he had just said. 'Did he mean to imply that my only purpose was to bear his heir while he sought out pleasure from other women? Does he intend to take a mistress or mistresses once I have provided him with an heir? Does he already have a mistress? Am I meant to suffer a marriage plagued with infidelity and unhappiness like so many other noble marriages?' She wondered as she looked at the man next to her who was smiling at their guest as if he had not just uttered the words he did to his wife.

"My darling Isabella," Bella was brought out of her thoughts as she heard her uncle calling out to her as he approached her.

"Father," she curtsied before embracing him. Ever since she was younger she had always referred to him as father seeing as he was the only father she had ever known.

"You grow more beautiful each day my child and France shall miss that beautiful smile of yours. But I know before long you will be providing me with beautiful grandchildren, who shall be great kings and queens." He said holding her hands and kissing them. He then turned to Edward and offered his hand. "You have been blessed with a fine gem for a wife, treasure her and this union will be fruitfully blessed." He said.

Edward shook his hand and offered a polite nod as reply.

"Dance with me my daughter." King Charles said as her led Bella to the dance floor.

After dancing with her uncle Bella excused herself to the bathroom when she returned from the bathroom she was greeted by Queen Esme, her new mother-in-law.

"Isabella my beautiful daughter, I am so pleased to welcome you into our family." She said as she pulled the young girl into a warm embrace. Bella almost shed a tear because the embrace reminded her of her aunt Renee who had been like a mother to her all her life, she would surely miss her and especially her warm, comforting embrace.

"Thank you my Queen," Bella replied.

"Nonsense Dear when in private you will address me as Esme or Mother whichever you are comfortable with. You shall bring much love and happiness to my son and this kingdom."

All Bella could do was smile politely at the Queen's proclamation, for she knew that her union shall bring no happiness except maybe the love and happiness she'll experience once she had conceived and given birth to her child or children if her husband decided to bed her after her first pregnancy if it happens to be a boy. The thought of him bedding her sent shivers down her spine, she was completely nervous she had heard women talking about how painful their first coupling had been and she very much dreaded it. Her fear was however compounded by the fact that in a short few hours she would be bedded by a man who seemed to have little to no regard for her. She could only hope he would be gentle.

"Isabella, there are some people I'd like you to meet." The Queen said as she led Bella over to a group of beautiful, finely dressed individual who Bella could only guess were also members of the royal family. "Isabella this is Prince Emmett, my second eldest," she said pointing to a talk well built man who would have struck fear into her if not for the warm, friendly smile that graced his handsome face.

"Isabella, a beautiful name for a beautiful Princess," Prince Emmett said kissing the back of her hand.

"You are too kind, but please call me Bella." She said returning his smile.

"This is Lady Rosalie daughter of Duke and Duchess Hale, who I'm sure you'll meet at some point." Esme said indicating a tall beautiful blond woman who was standing next to Prince Emmett.

"Congratulation on you union, my Princess," Rosalie said as she curtsied.

"Thank you." Bella said offering a slight curtsy of her own, Bella noticed that even though Lady Rosalie was smiling she could not tell if it was genuine or not for it did not quite reach her eyes.

"And this is my youngest Prince Jasper and Lady Alice daughter of Duke and Duchess Brandon." Esme said referring to the pair next to Emmett and Rosalie, both of which were equally beautiful as the first couple.

She had somehow ended up on Edwards arm again at some point in the night and they spent the rest of the wedding dancing, meeting and talking so many nobles that she was sure she would never remember their names, as she tried without success to forget her husband's words from earlier. When it was almost midnight Edward informed her that it was time they retired and they accepted another round of congratulations and well wishes before retiring to their bed chamber, where Bella dreaded the moment she would for the first time give herself to a man.


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Next Chapter will be...well I think we all know what is going to happen next chapter. See you then, and remember to review:)