Today was the day my whole life would change, my wedding day. My Mama god bless her was so scared that this wasn't what I wanted but the truth is that I don't know what or who I want. My Papa keeps telling me how proud he is of me and of my sacrifice for the famiglia, to keep them safe.
"Isabella you don't have to do this il mio Angelo."
"I want to Mama, to keep you and Papa safe, it'll be okay I promise I'll have a nice house and a happy life with Edward, just promise you'll always be here for me."
"Prometto Angelo" she whispered
Suddenly the door swung open, and like a miniature tornado in swooped Alice my almost sister-in-law, glowing in a pale pink and black lace gown, chosen by her of course, everything about the wedding was chosen by Alice and Edward except my dress my mother and I chose my dress it was my only request.
"It's time Isabella, we're ready for you now."
'Let's go then. I'm ready."
Taking a deep breath standing in the entry to the cathedral waiting for them to open the doors has got to be the longest 5 minutes of my life Alice, Rosalie, Edwards sister-in-law and my cousin Amelia had already made there entrance but I needed a minute first. Looking down I took in the intricate lacework on my dress the Swarovski crystals, the inset pearls, and the long satin train it finally hit me this was it, the first day of the rest of my life, from this moment on I would be someone's wife.
The doors opened and I started my journey down the aisle, looking up from the floor my eyes travelled the pews, there were so many people, Edwards associates and family, and a select few of my closest family and friends. My eyes met Edwards and my soul froze, the complete look of absolute hatred in his eyes was enough to strike fear into the bravest person. In that moment I knew, he would never love me. To him I was a means to an end, I would play the dutiful wife, provide him with an heir and my job would be done, my family would be safe.
Reaching the alter he held out his hand to me and I took it, as his fingers closed around mine the air left my body. I had made my bed, now it was time to lie in it.