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Esme had woken me up and told me to be downstairs in 10 minutes to eat breakfast. I immediately got up and changed, not wanting to be longer than the time she told me. My stomach is in knots as I head down the stairs not knowing what to expect. I heard hushed voices coming from the kitchen so I stopped to try to hear what they were saying. I still don't know what Carlisle would want with me.

"Esme you know the mafia rules, theres nothing I can do about it. Aro won't get off my ass."

Carlisle and Esme were speaking and I couldn't tell if there was anyone else in the kitchen.

"Carlisle he is our son, you can't just force him to marry someone. And what about the poor girl, she's not even 18 yet, she's just a child."

Carlisle sighed, "I know that, but Edward is turning 21 in 2 days. Unless you can make him fall in love or find someone else in those 2 days we have no choice. A man of the business is to be married by 21, those are Aro's rules, I'm sorry."

I figured I should make my presence known before I got in to trouble for eavesdropping on their conversation.

Esme spotted me first, she looked upset but was trying to hide it.

"Good morning, Bella. Are you hungry dear?"

I nodded and Esme instructed me to sit down at the table, so I did.

Carlisle stared at me for a few seconds and then left the kitchen. It was probably better that he left because he seemed angry. I don't understand why he would be though, he's the one that brought me here.

Esme set two plates on the table and then sat across from me as we ate. There was an awkward silence and I wasn't sure if I should talk, but luckily she spoke first.

"Edward will be coming over later." You could see the sadness in her eyes as she spoke.

I nodded and continued to eat not knowing what else to say.

"Bella, I know this all must be so confusing to you and I'm sorry you're in this position. I never wanted my son to live life like this."

I cleared my throat ready to speak, "Can I ask you why I have to marry him?"

I looked down at my hands in my lap worried at what her reply would be.

"Although Carlisle is high up in the….business there are people above him. There are so many rules, ones made decades ago. One of them being that you have to marry by 21."

"And Edward is ok with all of this?"

She sighed, "He is very aware of the rule, but not of you."

I just nodded, I didn't know what else to do. What would this mean for me? If Edward didn't know about me then how would he react later when he comes over? Either way the future doesn't look very good for me.

After breakfast I had went back up to my room. I must have fallen asleep because I woke up to someone knocking on my door.

"Come in."

The door opened and Esme walked in, "Bella, Edward will be here in a few minutes if you could please freshen up and come downstairs."

I nodded and got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. I rinsed my face with cold water trying to wake myself up. Nerves were over coming me and I hoped that meeting Edward would go well. I put on some mascara and then headed down the stairs. I found Esme and Carlisle in the living room and had a seat on the couch across from them. As soon as I sat down I heard the front door open.

"Mom? Dad?"

"We are in here, Edward." Esme yelled back to him.

My eyes caught his when he walked into the room. His green eyes struck right through me and he had the same bronze hair as his mother. I think he's the best looking guy I have ever seen in my life. Maybe this situation wouldn't be all bad.

"Who are you?" he said looking confused.

Before I could answer Esme said, "Edward, this is Bella."

He came over and shook my hand, I could tell it was only to be polite.

"Edward why don't we all sit down, we have some things to talk about," Carlisle told him and we all took a seat. Esme and Carlisle sat on the couch opposite of Edward and I.

"So what's this all about?"

Carlisle and Esme glanced at each other and then looked back at us.

"Well son as you know your birthday is in two days, and you also know Aro's rules."

"So what are you saying?"

"Tomorrow you will marry Bella."

"What? Are you insane? I can't do that!" He stood up and started pacing as he ran his hands through his hair. I kind of figured this would be his reaction. I mean why would he want to marry a stranger? I suppose I could get lucky if he refuses and I can go back home and finish high school like planned.

Carlisle stood also, "Edward you have no choice."

"Fuck dad, I'm not marrying her. I don't even know her." He glanced at me, but when my eyes met his he quickly looked back to Carlisle.

"Unless you want to suffer consequences from Aro, you will marry Bella tomorrow and that is final Edward."

Esme sighed and slowly walked over to Edward as she put her hand on his shoulder to comfort him, "Edward you knew this day was coming son. There's nothing you can do to change it."

Edward huffed and then walked out of the room. None of us moved as we heard the front door slam shut.

Carlisle sighed, "Well that went better than expected."

Esme came and sat next to me on the couch, "Bella are you alright?"

I nodded, "Would it be ok if I went back up to my room?"

Esme said that would be all right. I had a feeling Edward wouldn't be happy about this arrangement. That only left me to wonder what would happen now. Could they really force Edward to marry me?

Esme got me up at 7am, I wondered why she got me up so early but I didn't ask questions. I had just gotten out of the shower when Esme along with another girl my age came in.

"Bella, this is my daughter Alice. She is going to help you get ready."

Alice wheeled in a rack of clothing and was also carrying some bags. When everything was in the room she came over and tackled me with a hug.

"It's so good to meet you Bella, I'm very excited we are going to be sisters!"

I didn't know how to respond so I just smiled at her, grateful that she was being so nice.

She handed me a robe to put on since I had just gotten out of the shower and led me into the bathroom.

"You are going to look hot, my brothers not going to know what hit him."

"Thanks Alice, but I'm not sure he will even talk to me." I was a little disappointed that, that was probably the truth. I was never the girl who had planned her wedding out from the time she was a little girl, but I would have at least hoped that I would be in love with the person I married.

"Breathe Bella, you look like your going to pass out."

I let out the breath I didn't even know I was holding in.

"Sorry, I'm just nervous."

She nodded, "I understand, this must all seem so crazy to you. I promise Edward will come around though, just give him time."

She finished up with my makeup and then went on to curl my hair in big wavy curls. When I looked in the mirror I almost didn't recognize myself. I guess I would have to get used to the new me. The married me. I felt like I would throw up if I kept thinking about it.

We went back into my room and she pulled a cream colored dress out of its bag.

I raised my eyebrows at her, "That's pretty short for this occasion, Alice"

"Stop worrying, you're going to look great. Edward won't be able to keep his eyes off of you."

I nodded and started to put the dress on as she helped me. She then took matching cream colored high heels out of the box and attempted to hand them to me.

"Can't I wear flats instead?"

She looked at me like I was crazy, "Bella! It's your wedding day, you have to wear heels!"

I unwillingly took them from her and slipped them on.

"You look gorgeous, I think my work here is done!"

I looked at myself in the mirror. I'm a bride. Yep, nausea coming back again.

Esme lightly tapped on the door before walking in. When she looked at me I could see the tears in her eyes.

"Bella, you look beautiful."

"Thank you, Esme."

"Edward is downstairs whenever you are ready."

I was shocked, "He…He came?"

She nodded sadly, "Yeah he just got here. I'll meet you two downstairs."

Alice walked downstairs with me and met everyone in the kitchen. Edward wouldn't look at me, but I stole a few glances at him in his suit. He looked amazingly handsome. Esme led us to the backyard where I noticed was decorated. She had lots of flowers scattered, and I could tell she did her best to make me seem comfortable given the circumstances. The minister arrived a few minutes later and the small ceremony in front of Esme, Carlisle, and Alice began. The minister asked Edward and I to join hands and I gasped when his hand was in mine.

The minister had started off with a normal wedding speech before asking the vows.

"Do you Isabella Swan take Edward Cullen to be your husband?"

I hesitated a moment before saying, "I do." I mean what other answer would have been acceptable? I'm sure the minister wasn't aware of our arrangement and what was really going on so I couldn't hesitate for too long.

"And Edward Cullen do you take Isabella Swan to be your wife?"

He sighed, "I do."

Edward pulled out of his pocket two silver wedding bands. We each placed one on the others finger and the minister pronounced us husband and wife. When he announced that Edward could now kiss his bride we both stood there awkwardly. I knew he wouldn't want to kiss me and I must have been right since he leaned in and kissed my cheek. Carlisle excused the minister and we went back in to the kitchen where Esme had set up a cake.

While Esme was preparing for the cake to be cut Alice made us pose for a few pictures.

We finished up with the festivities and Carlisle had told me I would be going home with Edward tonight. I agreed nervously, not knowing what to expect for the night to hold for me with my new husband.

On the way to Edwards we didn't speak. The car ride held so much tension and awkward silence, but I didn't want to be the first one to speak. If he was going to be a jerk about all this then I could be one too. I mean it's not like I asked to be put in this situation. He was informed of his family business rules, he should have thought about that a little sooner instead of taking it out on me.

We pulled into a parking garage of Edwards condo and rode the elevator up to his place. I just followed behind him not knowing where I was going.

"My room is down the hall to the left, you can put your stuff in there," he finally spoke.

Edwards place was decorated nicely, I wondered if Alice had done some of it. I walked down the hall towards his room. I noticed he only had two rooms but only one bedroom. The other room was an office. That means we will be sharing a room, great. I never thought I'd hate to have to share a room with my husband. Once I had reached his room I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do with my stuff. I didn't want to touch or move any of his things without his permission. When I turned around he was standing in the doorway.

"I can make some space in the closet for your things tomorrow. I've got work to do so I'll be in my office."

Not knowing what else to do, I changed into my pajamas, got into his bed and drifted off to sleep.

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