Authors Note: Hey guys! Bad news, this is the last chapter I have written and since I'm moving across 3 states in 2 weeks I don't know when I'll be able to update again. I'm sorry! Please don't kill me! I promise I'll write as much as I can and get it up as fast as I can! I'm a little disappointed with the amount of reviews, I've got over 200 hits and I'm only getting about 6 reviews per chapter. Please let me know what you think. And thank you to all those who are reviewing! Oh and I'm sorry to those of you that I told I was putting up chapter 5 today I was confused it's chapter 4.
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Italian translations
sorellina = little sister
grande fratello = big brother
Tesoro = darling, sweetheart
Figlia = daughter
Mia dolce = my sweet
I flung myself at him, wrapping my arms tightly around his neck, whispering "Yes" repeatedly and kissing every inch of his face as he slid the ring on my finger. "When?" I asked excitedly.
"Tonight…" he said cringing away from me.
"Tonight? You want us to get married tonight? How are we going to do that?"
"Everything is taken care of, as long as your okay with it then…"
"Are you kidding me? I get to skip wedding planning with Heidi and Alice?" I squealed happily. "Wait. What about Papa? Is he going to be okay with all of this?" I asked anxiously.
"I've already spoken to Aro and he said as long as your happy he's fine with it. Are you sure you don't want to wait and plan your dream wedding?"
"No! I want to marry you as soon as possible. You know I don't do well with planning. But I don't understand why you've been so nervous. You've known me long enough to know that I want to be with you forever. You couldn't possibly have thought I was going to say no."
"Well, I also wanted to ask you what you thought about me being the one to change you. Aro has agreed to that as well, as long as you're comfortable with it. That's what he had Alice check your future about but she couldn't see anything because you haven't decided yet." he said, looking for all the world like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
"I trust you James. It would mean a lot to me if you would be the one to do it. If it makes you feel better then we can ask Alice to look again, okay." I told him tenderly, stroking his cheek. "So where are we getting married?"
"The rose garden. Everyone will be there at 8. Heidi and Alice are waiting to help you change into your dress."
"Absolutely not! I love this dress, this is the one I want to wear." I said stubbornly. I figure two hours of pampering in one day is plenty and I'm not about to willingly subjugate myself to it again so soon.
"Bella, you don't really think they're going to let you walk down the aisle not wearing a white gown do you?" he asked, looking at me as though I were insane.
Before I got a chance to answer the doors burst open and Alice came rushing into the room. She hissed something at vampire speed to James before taking my arm. "Come on Bella, all we have to do is change your dress. It looks exactly like the one your wearing except the skirt is fuller and it's cream with gold beading. You'll love it I promise! Now hurry we don't have much time!" she informed me, dragging me from the room.
"Okay Alice, but your either going to have to slow down or carry me because I can't keep up with you!" I told her as I stumbled along beside her.
"Sorry." she replied, swinging me into her tiny arms and running.
We arrived back in Heidi's room seconds later where they stripped me out of the dress and into another in record time. After changing my shoes and touching up my hair and make-up I was escorted through the castle and into Aro's study.
"You need to be outside in ten minutes." Heidi said as she turned and ran back the way we had come.
I knocked on the door which instantly opened to reveal both my surrogate fathers. "Papa! Carlisle!" I cried, happily hugging both of them. "I think I need to sit down for a minute. Everything is happening so fast I need a moment to absorb everything." They both chuckled as they led me to the sofa and then took seats in the chairs opposite from me.
"Mia dolce, we want to make sure your not rushing into something your not ready for." Aro said affectionately.
"Yes Bella, we understand you love James dearly but as you said this is all happening rather quickly. Are you sure you don't want to take a few days to think things through?" Carlisle asked.
"I'm sure. I've know that I'm meant to be with James almost as long as I've known him. Besides he's already taken care of everything, if we wait then I'll have to endure endless conversations about flowers and colors and dresses." I shuttered. They both laughed but nodded their heads in agreement. Carlisle rose and kissed the top of my head.
"Well if your sure, I'll just go and join Esme and the others outside. I'll see you in a few minutes Bella. Aro." he said, bowing his head in Aro's direction as he shut the door behind himself.
"I suppose we should go as well, figlia." Aro said softly, taking my hand and leading me toward the door.
"Thank you Papa. I'm glad your okay with this."
"I would never deny you something that makes you this happy. You're practically glowing!" he chuckled. "Did James also tell you that he wants to be the one to change you?" he asked worriedly.
"Yes, he did. And I agreed that he should be the one to do it. I trust him Papa." I responded. He merely tilted his head forward once in response, his face still troubled. "Let's not worry about it anymore right now, I want everyone to be happy tonight!"
"Of course! It's not everyday I get to walk my daughter down the aisle, now is it." he said, removing all traces of concern from his face.
We reached the French doors leading to the rose garden and paused to wait for our cue. I admired the beautiful decorations while we waited. The roses were in full bloom and the garden was filled with every color bloom imaginable. There were rows of white chairs, each with a gold bow tied to the back and someone had even thought to put a gold carpet over the cobblestone walkway leading to the arch that had been placed in the center of the garden so my heels wouldn't get stuck on the uneven stones. I wondered idly how long James had been planning this.
I noticed Sasha stop to kiss Edward on the cheek before taking her place with the rest of my friends. I swear if it were possible for vampires to blush, Edward would be red from head to toe. Emmett was snickering and Jasper was trying to hide his smile. It looks like Sasha took my advice after all. I would have to corner her sometime and find out what was going on with them.
Jane appeared and handed me a bouquet of multi-colored roses. "Aren't you going to be my flower girl Jane?" I asked giggling.
She scowled at me. "I'm going to let that slide B. Consider it a wedding gift." she sneered as she turned and stomped to her seat. Aro and I laughed.
"Well I believe it's time. Are you ready Isabella?" Aro asked as music started to play. I nodded and we started forward. Everyone turned in their seats to watch as we made our way along the gold carpet. James stepped under the arch and smiled brilliantly at me. I couldn't stop grinning like an idiot. Everyone was dressed rather casually, the men in dress pants and button-down shirts, the women in beautiful dresses. My close friends, having no doubt been dress by Heidi and Alice, were in suits and gowns. The only person I really noticed was James. I'm sure he wasn't standing there the way he had been dressed by the fashion police. He had on black dress pants and a white shirt, the gold tie around his neck was loosened and the top buttons of the shirt were undone, I'm sure there was a jacket to go with the suit but he had opted not to wear it. I almost laughed as he looked guiltily at Heidi and Alice who were glaring at him and clinching their fists. I didn't care how he was dressed though, he was still gorgeous. In fact I liked him better this way, it was defiantly a 'James look'.
We finally made it down the ridiculously long aisle and Aro placed my hand in James', kissing me on the cheek before taking his seat with his brothers. I was surprised to see Caius in the front row next to Marcus.
The ceremony was short and traditional, with only a few words being changed. Such as 'til death' to 'for eternity'. When we were pronounced as husband and wife there was a ridiculous amount of cheers and catcalls from behind us as James kissed me, swinging me up off my feet and into his arms. I could have happily stayed there forever but he reluctantly sat me back on my feet but kept his arm tightly around my waist as we were congratulated and hugged by all our guests. Sasha got everyone's attention and announced that they should all go to the ballroom for the reception and that James and I should go and change. James carried me up to our room and sat me on the bed, kissing me the whole time.
"I'm sure your starving, I had food brought up for you if you want it." he said when he finally pulled away so I could breath.
"Actually I'm starving! I guess there was no need to have the reception catered was there?" I giggled, walking over to the desk. He shook his head at me and chuckled.
"No, not really. I hope the ceremony was okay with you. I know you've always loved the rose garden so I thought it would be the perfect place."
"It was perfect James. In the five years I've been here I've never seen the roses so beautiful! I couldn't have planned a better wedding if I had tried. Thank you!"
He kissed the top of my head and removed the lid from the silver platter on the desk, revealing my favorite foods. Chicken alfredo, garlic bread and cheesecake drizzled with chocolate sauce.
"I love you!" I moaned, as I tasted the chicken.
"I love you too!" he chuckled, watching me eat.
"So do I actually have to change clothes again?" I asked when I was done eating.
"Not if you don't want to. I didn't exactly wear what I was supposed to tonight. I think I might pay for that in just a few minutes when we go downstairs." he grimaced.
"Good! I think I've changed clothes enough for one day. And I think you look amazing tonight. I don't care what Heidi says!"
"Believe it or not I'm more afraid of Alice." he mumbled, looking at his feet.
I laughed "Your more afraid of tiny little Alice?"
"Yeah, she's an evil little pixie! After being on the receiving end of so many makeovers and shopping trips you should know that by now!" he exclaimed.
"Oh, I do, trust me! And having her and Heidi on the same continent at the same time should be illegal! Now lets go dance and be with our friends for the shortest time possible so I can get you back up here and in our bed." I purred in his ear, making him shiver.
"Yes, lets go before I decide to give Heidi and Alice another reason to turn me into a pile of ashes."
My insanely gorgeous husband escorted me to the ballroom where we were greeted with cheers and hugs from our friends. While I was being hugged, James was glared at by the females of our group.
"How could you James? It was so simple, all you had to do was put on the clothes I laid out for you! Had I known you were incapable of dressing yourself I would have left Emmett. Demetri and Felix there to help you!" Heidi seethed.
"No, that never would have worked. Rosalie dresses Emmett and I'm assuming that you dress those two."
Alice said pointing at Demetri and Felix. "We should have left Jane with him. I'm sure she would have made sure he wore the appropriate clothes. Honestly! Couldn't you have at least buttoned up your shirt and worn the tie correctly!" Alice finished her rant by glaring at James in a way that made me pretty sure she was trying to channel Jane's power at that moment.
Everyone laughed except James and Demetri. Emmett and Felix had no problem admitting that they had to be dressed. I giggled until I met James' pleading eyes and then I caved.
"I think he looked perfect. Thank you guys for all your hard work, I really am grateful. But this was James' night too and I'm glad he was comfortable. Besides all that really matters is that he's mine." I said loudly, noticing Cassandra sulking close by.
Cassandra and I had a very tense relationship. She couldn't understand the Volturi's 'obsession', as she put it, with me. And told me repeatedly that eventually they would all tire of me and James would loose interest in the frail little human girl and run to her. It didn't matter that James had been working with her for the better part of a century and had never shown interest in her before.
James turned to see who I was glaring at and chuckled. He came over and wrapped his arms around me, kissing me in an almost obscene way before turning to her.
"Cassandra, we're so happy you could come tonight, aren't you going to congratulate us?"
Jane snarled at the mention of Cassandra's name, hating her almost a much as I did. She was constantly having to deal with Cassandra trying to take her place among Aro's favorite guards. Not that that would ever happen either but it was still annoying to have to constantly clean up the messes Cassandra made while trying to force her way up the Volturi chain of command.
"Yes Cassandra. It's rude not to at least congratulate the happy couple, especially since they were kind enough to waste an invitation on such a low ranking member of the guard." Jane sneered. I was trying unsuccessfully to hide my mirth at seeing her made a fool of in front of all the people she spend the majority of her time trying to impress.
"Of course, James, Isabella congratulations! It was a beautiful ceremony." Cassandra managed to choke out.
"Cassandra, how many times have I had to tell you that unless my daughter wishes otherwise anyone in my employee is to call her Mistress?" Aro asked from behind the now terrified girl. I almost felt sorry for her until I remember the last time we had crossed paths while I was alone. She had tried to push me down the stairs of the north tower. Luckily Demetri was passing by in the hallway below and dashed up the stairs, just in time to catch me.
"I'm so sorry Master! Please forgive me!"
"I think I've overlooked enough on your account Cassandra. I believe Heidi needs someone to clean up the feeding room once a week, don't you Heidi?" Aro asked calmly.
"Yes master, you promoted Josh last week." Heidi replied, her eyes dancing with unconcealed glee.
"Very well, the you will report to Heidi from now on. And if I hear of one more instance of you trying in any way to harm my daughter walking out the front door will not be the way you leave the Volturi." Aro finished menacingly. Cassandra bowed and retreated as quickly as she could.
I couldn't contain my laughter any longer. I sagged against James, laughing so hard my side hurt. This in turn caused everyone else in our little group to crack up as well. Aro gave me a disapproving look. When I managed to get myself under control again I went over and hugged my father.
"I'm sorry Papa! But she deserved it! Ask Edward or Alice, I'm sure she was planning something or she wouldn't have shown up to start with."
Aro raised an eyebrow at Edward.
"It's true Aro, she hadn't decided exactly what she was going to do but she was planning to do something." Edward answered his unspoken question.
Aro tilted his head slightly to the right and Edward laughed at whatever he was thinking. "Well, I came over to steal my daughter for a dance so if you'll excuse us." he said as I placed my hand on his arm. He swept us onto the dance floor, smiling down at me. "I'll be so happy when you're one of us Isabella. Although I do regret the pain you will have to go through." he said sadly.
"I know Papa, but no matter how much you may think differently, I'm just like everyone else." I teased. "So I'll have to endure the pain just like anyone else."
"So, how much trouble is James in for dressing like a slob to marry my beautiful daughter?" Aro chuckled.
I laughed with him "I think I've taken care of it. I didn't mind the way he dressed and if it doesn't matter to the bride then it shouldn't bother anyone else."
Aro and I laughed and joked as we continued to dance. After about three songs James came up and politely asked if he could dance with his bride.
"How much longer do you think we'll be required to be here?" he breathed in my ear, making me shiver.
"I'm not sure but from the way Alice is looking at us, we can't leave just yet."
James and I both turned to look at Alice. When she caught met my eyes she just shook her head and mouthed "No". We laughed and continued dancing. Eventually I was stolen way from James by Marcus then I danced with each of my brothers and the Cullen men. Finally James appeared by my side as my dance Carlisle ended.
"Okay, I don't care what the evil pixie says I want to spend time with my wife before you're too tired to even stand up anymore!" he growled softly, so only I could here.
"Well then I think you better get me out of here soon because if I have to dance anymore your going to spend our wedding night massaging my feet." I whispered, smirking.
"Well then I guess we better find Aro and then thank our guests." he replied, sucking on my earlobe and making me moan quietly. Edward was dancing with Sasha close enough to hear us and they both turned and smiled at us, their laughter barely contained. I narrowed my eyes at them then pulled James down so I could whisper in his ear.
"I think you should send Edward some pointers on what to do with Sasha tonight." I whispered as quietly as I could. James pulled back laughing. I turned to watch as Edward squinted his eyes and hissed at James who was still laughing.
"Not funny Bella! I think I can handle things on my own thank you." he sneered at me, making me laugh even harder.
"It's not nice to eavesdrop on a private conversation. Besides, James really knows what he's doing. If you take his advice I'm sure Sasha will be thanking us in the morning."
I was still laughing as James pulled me over to Aro and explained to him that I was tired. Aro announced us to our guests again and James and I thanked everyone for coming before excusing ourselves from the party. He carried me back to our room where he stripped me of my clothes and placed me in the steaming bath. He turned on the jets before taking off his clothes and joining me, sitting opposite of me in the huge marble tub.
"What are you doing all the way over there?" I asked, pouting.
"I thought you wanted a foot massage." he replied, lifting one of my feet into his lap and rubbing it.
I sighed happily. "So what exactly did you picture in your head for Edward?"
He laughed again. "I just remembered what we did earlier today but replaced your face with Sasha's and mine with Edward's. I'm actually kind of sorry I did that now. I almost ruined a very pleasant memory of you by imagining you were my sister." He made a face and shivered.
"Aww…it's okay baby. We'll just have to make a new memory to replace the bad one." I told him, pulling my foot out of his hand so I could crawl across the tub and sit in his lap. He wasted no time before kissing me, his hands were everywhere, touching every part of my body he could reach.
"You looked so beautiful tonight. I still can't believe that your mine." he said between kisses.
"I'm yours, forever." I reassured him. "There's no way you'll be able to get rid of me now!"
"Like I would ever want to." he murmured against the skin of my shoulder.
He lifted me by my hips and turned my so I was straddling him. I moaned as he slipped inside me.
"So warm." he mumbled.
This was unlike our frantic desperation earlier today. We moved slowly, each touch meant to bring pleasure, to show love and devotion. Water splashed over the edge of the tub and all over the tile floor as I raised and lowered myself on him. His hands finally coming to rest, one tangled in my hair holding my lips to his, the other resting on my hip helping me move. I pulled back to breath and stared into his eyes. They were so full of love and passion it almost brought me to tears.
We made love until long after the water had turned cold. I was so exhausted that James had to dry my body and dress me. I barely remember him tucking me under the blankets and kissing me before I fell into a deep sleep.