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Chapter 2: Chiffon and Rose Petals- EPOV
Wow, now, this might sound cheesy, but this wedding is absolutely the most beautiful, spectacular wedding I've ever been to and I'm so glad it's my father's. Carlisle is the best dad anyone could've asked for, even if he is your adopted father.
I was just three years old when my parents died of some rare disease and I was put in an orphanage. One day, after the orphanage's manager was on another of his drunken rampages, Carlisle heard a scream from outside the building and ran in, only to find the manager attempting to suffocate me. I was so thankful when he filled out the adoption papers and that orphanage got shut down. It really was a crappy place. Anyways, we've lived in an enormous white house all my life. It was so big that some might even call it a mansion. Of course, my adopted sister Alice wanted to get some renovations done, and Carlisle being the rich brain surgeon he is, let her. Yes, that's when Esme came in the picture.
I was so happy when he introduced me to Esme as the woman he loved. Her daughter, Bella, though… I don't know, she seemed to immediately hate me. I remember the first day I met her. Lauren was stalking me again. She really was annoying. I saw her precious little silver Jaguar and almost decided to bump into it on purpose but then decided against it; she'd probably enjoy me acknowledging her and I couldn't afford a single dent on my precious Volvo. Anyways, so I finally get away from her and I come back to our house to find some hot brunette and Esme. Apparently that hot brunette was Bella Swan.
I was shaken out of my daydream when I heard Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdi's 'Wedding March'. Oh, yeah, and being the closest person to Carlisle, I was, of course, the best man, while Bella, being the most important person in Esme's life, was the maid of linked arms and I led her through the door. She really did look stunning. She was wearing this dark blue strapless satin dress that almost swept the floor with dark blue heels.
"Did I tell you, you look absolutely stunning today, Isabella," I whispered as we were walking down the aisle.
"You do, too, Edward," she blushed. I don't see what she means, I mean, I look the same as always except I'm wearing a tux and I have my hair gelled back. By now she was standing by some lady and I was standing by one of Carlisle's friendlier colleagues, Theodore Parra, who insists I call him Teddy and not Mr. or Dr. Parra.
Finally, Richard Wagner's 'Bridal Chorus' came on and Esme came in dressed in an extravagant white wedding dress, holding the arm of a really intimidating man with curly hair and dimples. Okay, so that really doesn't sound intimidating, but this guy was huge! And not in a bad way, just tons of muscles and looks like he could bench press my car. With my whole senior class on it. Well, Esme seemed to trust him, at least. She was so confident walking down the aisle, it was amazing.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these two people in holy matrimony…" I think I stopped paying attention to the preacher about one sentence into his little speech and started paying attention to Carlisle and Esme. I noticed all the little details about them- how many tears fell from their eyes, how Esme's fingers intertwined around her bouquet of flowers- until I heard "You may now kiss the bride."
Everyone went to Esme's house for the reception. The place looked really fit for the part! The decorations were amazing! There was so much chiffon and rose petals and the house smelled like orange blossoms, lilac, and a hint of freesias and rose petals.
"May we have your attention?" I asked from a little stage that was set up. Everyone looked up at us expectantly. The huge guy adjusted his guitar and some lanky, blond dude grabbed his drumsticks.
"Hello, Edward, Emmett, Jasper and I would like to perform a song for the happy couple," Bella said into the microphone, gesturing to each of us when she said our names. I guess Emmett is the huge one and Jasper is the blond. "Mom, I love you and I only want to see you happy. Oh, and, Carlisle, welcome to the family. This song is dedicated to you two." she grinned. "Would you clear some space for the first official dance of the bride and groom?"
Bella gestured behind her and Emmett started playing the first few bars to 'I Run From You' by Lady Antebellum.
(Bella,Edward, Both)
I run from hate
I run from prejudice
I run from pessimists
But I run too late
I run my life
Or is it running me?
Run from my past
I run too fast
Or too slow it seems
When lies become the truth
That's when I run to you
This world keeps spinning faster
Into a new disaster, so I run to you
I run to you, Baby
When it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you
We run on fumes
Your life and mine
Like the sands of time
Slippin' right on through
Our love's the only truth
That's why I run to you
This world keeps spinning faster
To a new disaster, so I run to you
I run to you, Baby
When it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you
Oh oh, oh I run to you
This world keeps spinning faster
To a new disaster, so I run to you
I run to you, Baby
When it all starts coming undone
Baby, you're the only one I run to
I run to you, I run to you
Yeah
Oh oh, oh I run to you
I'll run to you girl
Oh Oh
I always run to you
Run to you
Run to
By the time Bella and I finished, Esme had tears in her eyes as she slow-danced.
"Okay, now we're gonna give the mic over to the band, starting out with 'I Swear' by John Michael Montgomery," she spoke to the somewhat small audience. Wow, how did she get him to come down here? They must be rich or- hm, Esme is an architect so maybe… nah, that's like the chance of a lifetime, there's no way she could've designed his house, but you never know….
We quickly walked down the steps and Esme immediately smothered Bella with a hug.
"I'd like to say congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cullen over there," John said as Esme screamed like a… well, sort of like a crazed Jonas Brothers fan who just had their first kiss with one of the members. Wow, Edward, I think that was the weirdest simile you've ever thought of.
As the music started, I noticed Bella say something in Esme's ear and walk over to the punchbowl where those Emmett and Jasper guys were seated.
I swear
By the moon and stars in the sky
I'll be there
I swear
Like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there
For better or worse
Till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I swear
While I danced with various people, I couldn't help but notice who Bella was dancing with. First reluctantly pulled onto the floor by Emmett, where they danced to three or four songs, including one of the best wedding songs of all-time, 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' by The Darkness, and Carlisle asked her to dance. It was kind of funny because at the same time Carlisle asked Bella to dance, Esme asked me to dance.
"Esme?" I asked tentatively.
"What, Edward?" she smiled.
"Thanks so much for making my dad happy, he's always been an optimistic person, but I don't think I've ever seen him smile this much since he adopted me," I answered.
"Adopted?" her brow furrowed.
Right when I finished my story, as if right on cue, Bella said something about Esme and Esme yelled "Isabella Marie, I need no one to take care of me!"
They switched back so that Esme was dancing with Carlisle again and Bella walked back to the punchbowl and I continued dancing with various ladies and a few skanks here and there, all of whom asked for my number to which I wrote my favorite number, thirteen, on a piece of paper. Dimwits.
An hour later the speeches started, first up being the best man, of course, and then the maid of honor.
"Ahem, I'd like to say a few words about my father and his new wife," I began after getting everyone's attention. "I'm so happy that he found someone who loves him. Oh, and by the way, Esme you looked beautiful." Ah, short, sweet, and to the point.
Like I said (Lolololol, Twilight movie), the maid of honor goes next. "Okay, well mine's going to be a bit longer than Edward's. Mom, you've loved and supported me all my life on a waitress's salary and I'm so glad that you've found Carlisle. Carlisle, I didn't think there was a perfect enough man for my mom until she found you. Welcome to the family."
The reception finally came to a close and Bella caught the bouquet without trying and Carlisle flicked the garter where it smacked right into my face while I was getting some more punch.
The band played one final song, Aerosmith's 'I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing', definitely one of my favorites.
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
And every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure
"Would you like to dance?" I asked Bella from behind me.
"Um, sure, but if you value your feet, I wouldn't hold it against you to back out now," she laughed nervously.
"It's all in the leading." I smiled and we stepped out onto the dance floor and started to turn gracefully. Horrible dancer, my ass.
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I spun and dipped her, ever so gracefully, I might add. Her cheeks flooded with warmth at the closeness of us. I couldn't help but chuckle at that.
Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you, babe
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Esme and Carlisle ran over to my dad's Mercedes-Benz and drove off to the airport. I wasn't allowed to tell anyone, but Carlisle bought Esme an island, Isle Esme, as a wedding gift and that's where they were spending their three week honeymoon.
I hopped into my Volvo when a big rusty Chevy swerved in front of me. Oh my God, is that Bella? You could see through the back of the truck, there was one of those windows in the back of the truck so that you could see everyone inside of it and it looked like Bella, Jasper, and Emmett. For some reason, Jasper elbowed Emmett and Emmett's tux split in half. All of a sudden, Bella pulled over and I'm pretty sure she was laughing as I passed her.
When I got to the house I pulled into the first spot I saw and walked into the kitchen to get a drink, but moved on to the living room after seeing there wasn't anything that interested me.
Hm, I wonder where Alice is…. Oh, stupid me, of course she's rewarding herself for arranging the wedding and is taking a shopping break!
"Edward!" Bella yelled as soon as she walked through the kitchen door (it's connected to the garage).
"What!" I yelled back, sounding more like a statement than a question.
"Why the hell are you parked in my spot again?" she yelled, coming into the living room.
Here we go again. "It doesn't have your name on it, Bella!" I yelled as my brilliant comeback.
"You move your pussy car or I'll move it for you!" Okay, that didn't make sense, I have the keys, oh brilliant one!
"I have the keys!" I shouted.
"Who said I was going to drive it out? I have a really capable truck and some chain. Move it or I move it for you. Take your pick." Dammit! I hate when Bella does that. Sighing, I got up and walked away, muttering some unintelligible things I couldn't even understand.
"Bitch… pussy car?... stupid woman… ancient truck…." I muttered walking to the garage.
"Love you, too, bro!" she shouted, taking her heels off.
I could hear everything pretty clearly in the garage, so I wasn't surprised to find the Three Musketeers had already left. Bella said she'd be in her room, right? Ugh, I hate to have to be respectful to her, but we really should get along, at least when we're around our parents.
I threw open Bella's door only to find she was wearing a pair of basketball shirts… and nothing else. I blushed furiously and looked away. I couldn't help but think of it, though. What? I'm a guy it's what guys do, right? Damn hormones. She was nice, though.
"What the hell do you want?" she shouted while turning around to put her Joe's Crab Shack shirt on.
"I wanted to talk to you." I said, putting on my best puppy-dog face so she would agree.
"Okay…?" Bella asked skeptically. Well, she had a right to doubt me, I mean, we've never been this civil to each other.
"Well, whenever you're done changing, could you meet me in my room?" I asked.
"Yeah, sure," she nodded, pulling a brush through her hair.
I sat in my room writing some sheet music while I was waiting for Bella to come in.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
"Come in!" I shouted from my bed, quickly stashing my sheet music under my pillow before she came in to find me doing something so… feminine.
I patted the space on the bed next to me.
"What'd you wanna talk about?" she asked, her brow furrowing.
"We need to stop fighting all the time. At least until college. For our parents' sake." I told her honestly.
"What are you talking about? You're the one who hates me, remember?" she said coldly.
"What the hell are you talking about?" I wondered.
"The day I met you and Carlisle. You looked at me like I was inferior or some shit."
"Again, what the hell are you talking about?" I felt really dumb for that being the only thing I seemed capable of saying.
"You, you had this look on your face! You should've seen it. You looked at me like I was gum on the bottom of your expensive shoes." She looked like she was using all her strength not to scream. But wait, what is she talking- Lauren! That's right, I was annoyed by her and… oh….
"Whatever I did, I'm sorry. Bella, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I'd had a rough day. Personal stalker, if you will." I announced.
"Apology accepted. Truce?" she asked, sticking out her right hand.
"Truce." I agreed, enveloping her tiny hand in my huge one. It felt like holding on to an electric eel, except, you know, without it being fatal and making you look like those cartoons where you see the person's skeleton and their hair stands up like Albert Einstein. I think she noticed, too, because she kept looking back and forth between me and our hands joined together.
"Umm, I gotta go, Em and Jazz are waiting for me, you can come to, if you want." she offered.
"No, but thanks anyway. I've got some trig homework to catch up on," I replied as she stepped out the door.
Of course I forgot all about my trigonometry homework when I thought about that sheet music under my pillow. I ran through what I had so far and realized it sounded really happy. I think I knew just who to dedicate it to, a fresh beginning, Bella.
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