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Chapter 4

Wedding Dress

Bella POV

As I walked into the absurdly large white house I immediately saw Alice. She had a huge wicked grin on her face.

When Edward and I approached Alice spoke, "Edward, you need to leave. Bella and I need to do a few things for the wedding."

I looked up and saw that Edward was frowning. He looked me in the eyes, then slowly leaned down and kissed my neck. I giggled because his breath tickled me.

He gave me a soft smile then disappeared; I assumed he went to join Emmett and Jasper.

"Alright, now that were finally alone I need to ask you a few questions. The wedding is four days away and I've narrowed down your dress to two. Each is from 1918, and I want you to decide which one fits best," by the end of her speech she was breathless.

I smiled at her excitement. Then something dawned on me, "You bought both dresses?"

She laughed, "Bella, this is going to be the most important day of your life, and your worried about the expenses." She shook her head in remorse, "besides," she added, "we can always take back the dress you decide you don't want to the original store."

"Alright," I agreed, relieved.

She grabbed my wrist, half pulling me up the two flights of stairs. I am surprised my shoulder wasn't pulled out of its socket. We reached Alice's room; the walls were now painted a sky blue and amethyst purple.

I saw two absolutely gorgeous dresses laid out on her 'bed.' "Alice, I breathed, "there both stunning."

"I know!" she nearly shouted, "I had to search practically all the stores in Paris, but I finally found a shop that held vintage wedding dresses."

One dress was white, lace sewn around the sleeves. This dress came down to the ankle. It was lovely.

The other dress, I fell in love with. It was a cream, lace on the sleeves and around the waist. The dress was satin and heavenly smooth. The dress ended around mid thigh, coming down at an angle.

I gently picked up the dress. I could truly picture myself being wed in this gown.

I closed my eyes and brought the material to my face. I inhaled the scent; floral.

"I like this one," I said to Alice, "Can I try it on?"

Alice nodded, "Oh Bella! I just knew you were going to pick that dress. Well I already did know you were, but I still wanted to give you the chance to choose. Hold on though, I need to get your corset."

"Uhm…my what?" I asked confused, but she was already digging through her closet.

She came out holding a strange piece of clothing. "This is a corset," she explained shaking it, "it helps flaunt and accentuate your figure."

"Okay?" I had never heard of one.

I took off my jeans and t-shirt, Alice helping me into the corset. I had to suck in my stomach and I believe a few ribs were broken, but eventually I was in the corset.

Next, I tried on the dress. To my surprise, it fit exceptionally well. I was almost positive that Alice would have to take the dress to a sew place. What is that place called? I thought, a tailor's?

I heard a sharp intake of breath that interrupted my thoughts and turned to see Alice holding a hand to her mouth, a pleased expression on her face.

"Bella," she whispered, "look at yourself."

I turned to the mirror, which was the wall of her walk-in closet. What I saw instantly surprised me. The corset really did help me look thinner and curvier. And was that, no… yes, cleavage.

The dress did look positively striking on me. I turned to Alice, silently thanking her. She looked up at me and I saw in her eyes a variety of emotions. I held open my arms and we embraced in a hug.

Alice stayed in my arms for a minute or two. When we pulled apart, my eyes were glistening. Was I actually crying?

"Thank you" I told Alice, "for everything."

"Hey" she responded, "that's what sisters are for."

I smiled. She was going to be the sister I never had. Actually, more like the sibling I never had.

"Hey! We haven't even done your make-up or hair. Imagine how pretty you are going to look." As Alice said this, a glazed look came upon her. Her eyes were no longer on me, as if she was gazing far away, at something top far for my human eyes to see.

After a second, Alice gasped, "Bella! I just saw you walking down the aisle! You looked so beautiful."

"Really?" I asked. Alice nodded. "Is that all we need to do today Alice? I really want to spend the day with Edward." I gave her my most pleading voice.

"You say that everyday," Alice complained. "I have just one more thing. I was wondering what make-up you wanted to wear. I was also going to ask what accessories you were going to wear, but now that I now which dress you picked, I can pick them out, if that's okay?"

"Yeah, that's fine, just nothing to bold. And for make-up I want colors that will make me look natural. I like browns and maroons, nothing to much."

"Well I figured that much," she giggled, "thanks Bella! You're going to look gorgeous."

I waited, not sure if that was all she wanted of me. "You can go now," she informed me without looking away from the dress I chose.

I descended down the gigantic staircase. When I reached the bottom, Edward was there, waiting for me.

He took me in his arms, breathing in the scent of my hair.

Edward took my hand after a few long seconds and started to lead me to his car.

"Edward!" someone yelled, I turned to see Alice on the front steps to their monstrous home, "don't you dare look into my thoughts and see Bella's wedding dress!" she yelled.

Edward laughed, "I would never."

Edward opened the door for me and I slowly got in. I saw him go around the car at an inhuman speed.

After he got into the vehicle he turned to me and asked, "Where to now my love?"