In sickness and in health
Disclaimer: I sadly do not own the Twilight Saga, or any of the characters. Much to my dismay… just borrowing a few names and places
CHAPTER 2: the rehearsal
I can't believe that two days have passed already. Today is the day of the rehearsal, and I feel worse than I did before. I woke to the delightful honey and lilac scent that is Edward and immediately felt myself beginning to relax
"Bella"
"Mmmmh"
"Are you okay?"
"yeah I'm fine why?" as I say this I can't help but feel bad about lying to him, but it's for his own good, well that and my sanity.
"It's just that I've noticed you've been sleeping an awful lot lately."
Oh shoot, how do I explain that? , quick think of something.
"well I'm just trying to save my energy" I inwardly smirk at my reply. I can't help wondering if Edward will catch on to my double meaning. Of course being the perfect vampire he is, he caught on. Damn it!
"Bella I-"I cut him off, knowing where this conversation is headed and that he will try to pull out of our agreement.
"Listen you promised we would at least try, I don't want to fight about it please. We have more important things to think about, like tonight's rehearsal and the fact we're getting married in 3 days." I sigh it feels like only yesterday that I agreed to marry him.
"Ok, well you go shower. I'm just going to get the car, I'll be back in a minute." now that I didn't doubt. As I stood from my bed, I couldn't stop another wave of nausea passing over me and ran to the bathroom.
Maybe I have a stomach bug, i'm sure it'll pass. As I finish, I move to brush my teeth and start the shower. I hop into the shower letting the hot water cascade down my body. As soon as I'm finished and dressed, I move back into my room where I hear Edward pulling up, so I grab my bag and make my way down the stairs.
As I open the door, Edward steps out of the car and flashes to my side. I step out, and of course me being clumsy old me, I slip and naturally Edward catches me, but what surprises me is that when he catches me it aches, I try and push that thought away in the hope that Edward won't notice and as I stand I slowly make my way over to the car.
"So how long do we have exactly until Alice drags me away?" I ask, suddenly regretting the deal we made on Saturday.
"Knowing Alice not very long love, it wouldn't surprise me if she seizes you the moment you step through the door." As if he didn't already know.
"Well can we at least make the most of our time? How about we go to the meadow for a little while? Please?" I ask, wanting to prolong our short amount of time together.
He chuckles at me and then agrees. I can't help but feel my heart skip a beat as he displays that heart stuttering crooked smile at me
"T-t-thank you" I reply breathily.
We arrive at the meadow and Edward places a blanket on the ground for us to lie on. Once settled I cant help but snuggle into Edward's side and look up at the man, I will soon call my husband. I will never get used to that, the word just doesn't seem to hold any sort of value, especially when I think of Edward, he is so much more to me. It's funny who would have thought that I Bella swan would be getting married at eighteen, certainly not me that's for sure. Although one thing is for sure, I cannot wait to spend the rest of eternity by Edward's side.
I'm brought out if my musing by Edward's velvet tone.
"Bella love, it's time to go." I sigh, why can't we just be left alone for once.
"Already" I whine causing Edward to laugh earning a scowl from me.
"Bella we have been here for two hours already." Really, that long wow.
"Really, wow I guess time really does fly when you're having fun, huh!"
"Come on love, we don't want to keep Alice waiting or she will throw a fit." Oh god that's the last thing we need, as it is she is going to spending hours practically torturing me. I have no one to blame but myself.
"Ok" I sigh. As Edward lifts me up and carries me bridal style through the forest. The speed is making me feel dizzy, so I close my eyes and rest my head in the crook of Edward's neck. I feel him stop and I know that we are back at his place; Edward places me back on meet just in time for Alice to flit out to where we are.
"You guys I know I'm a genius but I do still need enough time to work my magic, I suppose that I will just have to make do – "I stop her before she continues in her high soprano voice
"Alice we still have 3 hours that is plenty of time to get not only me but everyone in the house ready." I state, I mean we all know it's true.
"True but now you'll just have to look good, I can't make you look fabulous" Alice sighs, eyeing me as if she is mentally debating something.
"Alice it's me, I don't think anyone expects fabulous, I'm just plain Bella," I retort.
"Listen no one will dare to think of you as plain once I'm finished. Now come on scoot, we have a lot to do." I look to Edward pleading with my eyes for him to save me, however I know in my heart that no one can stop the storm that is Alice. I reach her room and sit back in the chair as instructed and try to relax. Finally after two and a half hours of buffing, polishing and plucking I'm free to get dressed, I don't even want to think about what she will be like in three days when I actually get married. I shudder just at the thought. Alice has me dressed in a midnight blue halter neck maxi-dress with diamante under the bust and on the straps with a pair of silver diamante peep toe heels.
"Alice, I'm way over dressed" I complain but I can see that she isn't really taking any notice.
"Oh hush up, you look absolutely perfect doesn't she Esme?" I turn not noticing that Esme had walked in to the room and can't help the blush that covers my cheeks.
"Oh Bella, you truly are perfect. Are you ready?" I'm sure if she could cry she would be right now, it makes me happy to see my second mum so happy about all of this.
"Yeah, well as ready as I will ever be anyway." I take a quick glance at myself in the mirror, I can't believe the transformation from plain old Bella to the the beauty staring back at me. However the feeling doesn't last long as I feel the nerves creeping back up on me.
"Don't worry about it Bella you'll be fine." Esme reassures me.
"Thanks Esme."
We walk into the garden, where the aisle is going to be placed and I see Charlie smiling at me.
"Hi dad" I almost whisper.
"Hey bells , you ok?" he answers gruffly I can't help but be thankful towards Charlie for letting me come back here in the first place. God knows I wouldn't be standing here today if he didn't. I nod my head, not quite able to articulate any words at the moment.
We're given our cue and begin walking what I assume will be the aisle. We stop once we reach Edward and Mr. Webber and I can't help but let the anxiety roll off of me and feel an almost calm wash over me. I wonder if Jasper is helping me.
Mr. Webber goes through the order of service and we get to the vows, we both decided that we were going to write them ourselves, so we skipped over that…
I know it sounds weird especially coming from me but I hope the next two days pass quickly, so that I can really be tied to Edward as his wife for the rest of eternity
AN: Hopefully I will be able to update again pretty soon. :) Thank you to those who have already reviewed
Hope you enjoy this chapter sorry it's a bit long