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Chapter Three:
Burgundy and Black
I got into the passenger seat, as Alice got into the back seat of the Volvo. I was not surprised in the least when I walked out the door and Edward winked at me from the driver's seat.
He pulled me to him and gave me a quick kiss. "It's been too long." He purred in my ear as we raced down the highway to his house. Alice giggled from the back seat.
"So what is going on? Nice lie by the way Alice. How long have you been waiting to use that line on Charlie?"
"I thought of it on my run home, actually." Edward said with mock hurt.
I smiled at him. "That quick vampire mind of yours sure does come in handy." He squeezed my hand.
"So what are we up to?" I asked again.
"I just wanted to be with you." Edward said simply
I turned a deep crimson. I loved when he said things like that, but not in front of the others, even if it was just Alice.
When we got to the house Edward helped me out of the car, as Alice danced in ahead of us. I was shocked to see Carlisle and Esme sitting on a couch in the living room. Carlisle was usually at the hospital at this time of night.
"Esme, Carlisle." I smiled at them. "How are you tonight?" I asked
"Good and yourself?" Esme asked
"Great!" I said my smile widening.
"We'll be upstairs if you need us." Edward said as he towed me to the stairs.
"It's getting late; shouldn't Bella be getting some sleep?" Carlisle called after us.
"She will, don't worry." Edward answered him.
I could only imagine what was going through Carlisle's mind as Edward's arm tightened around my waist.
When we got to his room I sat on his black leather couch. Though it was very dark out, it still wasn't that late.
"So what do we do now?" I asked Edward
"Whatever we want," He said as he put in a CD, and then came to sit by me.
Edvin Marton, classical was fast becoming my favorite music. I could just lie in Edward's arms, my head on his chest. And let the music bring lovely, soothing images to my mind.
I sat on his lap, with him stroking my hair. I was not too sure when I fell asleep. But the dream I had was the most beautiful I could remember.
I was in the meadow. The sun was high in the sky. And standing before me was seven sparkling vampires. There was a gazebo with a glass roof in the middle of the meadow. Standing underneath was Carlisle and Edward. The sun sparkling off what skin it could reach, as they were both dressed in tuxedos. Carlisle's was a deep charcoal gray, while Edward's was a brilliant navy blue. I looked to Edward's right and saw Jasper and Emmett; both looking gorgeous in basic black. They were all smiling at me happily.
I looked to the left and saw Alice and Rosalie in stunning burgundy dresses. Though they were both the same color, the styles were right for only them. Alice's was a floor length gown with a dramatically plunging neckline; and beaded band details. Rosalie's had a sheer corset bodice with a tiered skirt and floral accents.
I looked back to the right and found Esme sitting in a lone chair, the groom's side I presume. She was in a beautiful full length, wine colored, spaghetti strap, mermaid dress. It had sheer side panels and a jeweled sweetheart neckline.
Finally I looked down at myself. I was in an ivory dress. It was a strapless satin and tissue organza gown. The bodice was embellished with diamonds at the neckline and waist. My vale, was more of a cape, it connected in the front by an intricate string of pearls with a platinum clasp in the shape of roses.
I walked forward and Edward pulled me in close to his side. I beamed a huge grin at him. Then Carlisle started to speak.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, in the sight of god, and this witness, to bind in holy matrimony Edward and Isabella. If there be any here that do not believe that these two should be joined, speak now or FOREVER hold your peace." I looked around and everyone was just smiling at me. "Then I will let Edward and Bella speak the vows they have written themselves. Edward."
"Isabella Marie Swan. You have brought joy, life, and love to my existence; you, who have given me more than I ever have, or will ever deserve. You have brought light to my world, and reason to my life. You have completed the most basic parts of me that I didn't even realize were incomplete, until I met you. To live without you is to live in a black hole, devoid of everything. You are my everything, and Always will be."
I didn't realize when I started to cry; Edward reached up and wiped the tears away from my eyes. "Bella it is your turn." Carlisle said. But I was still so speechless from Edward's beautiful words. I took a deep breath, and Edward smiled my crooked smile.
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen. You may never know what you truly mean to me. So let me see if I can shine some light on the subject for you. There is not a single thing about you that I want to be without; from your smoldering topaz eyes, to your glistening skin. But that is not enough for me. I want your quick mind and you're every thought also. When you are away, for no matter how long, my day is dark. You are the planet for which my moon revolves. I would die should anything happen to that planet; because love doesn't even begin to describe what I have for you, and always will."
Carlisle started to speak again, while Edward and I just stared into each other's eyes. "Can we have the rings please?" Edward turned to Jasper, while I turned to Alice. "Edward, would you please put the ring on Bella and repeat after me. I Edward Anthony Masen Cullen."
"I Edward Anthony Masen Cullen,"
"Do solemnly swear."
"Do solemnly swear."
"To honor, cherish, protect, and love."
"To honor, cherish, protect, and love."
"Isabella Marie Swan"
"Isabella Marie Swan ... Cullen" I smiled and so did Carlisle.
"Until the end of existence,"
"Until the end of existence,"
"Now Bella. If you could put his ring on and repeat after me. I Isabella Marie Swan."
"I Isabella Marie Swan,"
"Do solemnly swear."
"Do solemnly swear."
"To honor, cherish, protect, and love."
"To honor, cherish, protect, and love."
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen"
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen"
"Until the end of existence,"
"Until the end of existence,"
"You may now kiss the bride." Carlisle said to Edward.
It was the most exquisite kiss ever. He then picked me up and ran through the forest back to the car. But it wasn't the Volvo; it was his special occasion Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. The others were all getting into their cars as well. When he was in the driver's seat he looked at me for a moment, then he asked.
"Are you sure you are ready for this?"
"Three days," was all I said; with a grin on my face from ear to ear.
We sped back to his house and Alice gave me some clothes to change into. When I was done Edward laid me on his couch and started to kiss me. He started to trail the kisses down my cheek to my neck. Then he pressed his lips to my neck and slowly opened his mouth. At first the pain didn't sink in. But when it did I jerked upright out of my unconsciousness.
Edward was by my side in a second. "What's the matter? You were crying." He sounded so worried.
I looked up into his liquid topaz eyes and said. "Yes"
His eyes glazed over with happiness.
