Chapter 7. Speeches (Jacobs and Edwards)
Jacob
Our families clapped around us as we kissed. When I pulled away from Renesmee she looked a little flustered. Everyone had finally stopped clapping and it was time to leave the room. I scooped Renesmee up in my arms and carried her out the door. I heard whistling coming from our family and Renesmee hid her face in my chest. I chuckled at her and took her to the car.
Renesmee
I could feel my cheeks burning as Jacob picked me up; I hid in his chest and hoped he would walk fast. I heard my family whistling and cheering as we walked passed them. When Jacob got to the car I breathed in relief.
"Did you really have to do that?" I asked. My cheeks were still burning. Jacob smiled at me. "yes." he answered cheekily.
Alice opened the car door. "Budge up Nessie." she said. Jacob stared at her. "you two don't know where to go." she said. Alice had arranged most of the wedding and Jacob and I were banned from knowing anything. By the look of Jacobs face he wasn't too pleased about this either. I hugged Alice. "Thank you Alice." I said. She smiled obviously pleased that I loved all her hard work.
We pulled away as the everyone else filed out and into the cars following behind us. I was nervous again, unsure of where I was going or what would happen. I hope I would remember all of Alice's dance lessons for later on.
Jacob
I was a little irritated when Alice got into the car. I wanted to explain Renesmee's ring to her. I didn't want to while Alice was there though. I couldn't exactly tell Alice to leave us since she had made Renesmee so happy with the wedding. They sat chatting in the back the whole way. When the car stopped I looked out the window, I didn't know where we were going either. I looked as confused as Renesmee. I looked at Alice waiting for her to talk; she smiled out the window then looked at us, probably for a compliment. Renesmee smiled looking outside. "It's amazing." she said. I nodded to her to agree. Alice clapped her hands excited and then bounced out the car and to Jasper.
Renesmee
The car stopped outside a breathtaking castle, the grounds were beautiful. Even Jacob seemed happy with it but I think that was mostly because I loved it. Alice was obviously pleased with my expressions. She bounced out the car and joined Jasper. I checked myself in the mirror and took a deep breath. My dad opened my side of the car and I stepped out holding his hand. He hugged me looking so proud. Jacob got out the car too and smiled at dad. Dad shook his hand and said. "Welcome to the family." Jacob just nodded clearly not too impressed.
Everyone else had gathered around the castle grounds. Alice greeted everyone and went to everyone talking. I just smiled at everyone congratulating us. "It's photo time." Alice said. She had gathered everyone together. The photographer took many photos of all of the family. I would definitely get Alice to get copies for everyone and frames for me and Jacob.
Jacob
After Edward had tried to be friendly, I knew he hated me like I hated him but he was being nice in front of Renesmee. Luckily she was too happy to realise my sarcasm. Alice had ordered us all to stand around while the photographer snapped photos of us all. Everyone else left so we could have some couple photos of just us. I took Renesmee's hand after the photographer had finished the last shot and walked inside the castle. We were guided into the room where all our family and friends were sitting around the tables. Everyone cheered and clapped as we walked in.
Renesmee
I held Jacobs hand as we walked into the castle which was enormous. We were guided into the room where everyone cheered and clapped us in. Alice had really done a great job decorating the room and making it feel special. I smiled at Jacob as we sat down near my mom and dad. Mom and Alice had to leave to hunt since moms eyes were turning dark again. She kissed my head and Edwards then left with Alice. Dad turned to the window watching them leave then stayed by the window for most of the night after. I was a little nervous now mom was so close to her due date. Granddad said a week at the most now and mom was really suffering. Dad was really scared and worried for her. Jacob squeezed my hand reassuring. "Today's is our day Renesmee." he whispered. I just nodded and sipped the wine that was coming around the tables for everyone. I didn't drink a lot during the night because I didn't like the wine very much.
Jacob
Bella and Alice had left to hunt since Bella didn't look so good. Renesmee looked a little sad that she left. I reminded her that we are now married and she smiled. Soon after the food was laid out in front of us. Dad had told me the food was all fish related food in memory of Harry. I nodded at Seth and Leah who looked a little upset at the menu choice. Renesmee had given them both hugs seeing them upset.
We ate all of the food before the speeches had started. I was not looking forward to the speeches and I now Renesmee wasn't. She was looking outside for Bella coming back. She really wanted Bella to hear the speeches.
Renesmee
I really enjoyed the menu set; it was all fish menu in Harry's memory. After we had finished the food everyone said it was time for speeches. I looked at dad nervously and he smiled seeing mom come up the driveway with Alice. Once they had gotten inside I had noticed mom really didn't look so good. Dad rushed to her side immediately and granddad did too. I didn't see much of what was happening. I guess dad was reading granddads mind, but they walked outside and helped mom into the car. Dad walked back in a minute later smiling at everyone and reassuring them.
Edward
I cleared my throat and coughed to get everyone's attention. "I would like to say a few words to my daughter and son in law." I nodded to them and our friends all cheered. Renesmee blushed and his in Jacobs arms. I just started talking.
"When I first met Jacob, I can honestly say we weren't the best of friends." I started. But Jacob has helped us in many different ways over the years, and I am very thankful for this, and my sweet daughter, even though some of the thoughts in my head were unforgiveable when Bella was pregnant, I could not be more happier for both of you. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and Renesmee, I love you so much and congratulations." I held up a glass and said. "To Jacob and Renesmee." our friends all repeated back and clapped. I walked over to Renesmee and kissed her cheek. "Thank you dad." she said. I picked in her head that she meant thank you for not embarrassing me. I nodded to Jacob then said. "Your moms having the baby, do you mind if I leave?" Renesmee looked quite shocked but nodded obviously disappointed.
Jake
We watched Edward rush out the door to the car with Bella. I could see Renesmee was full of worry and grief. All our other families we're distracted by what was going on. Renesmee looked as though she was about to cry. I knew I needed to distract her. I tapped the table what I thought was light but obviously not because Renesmee jumped a mile. I chuckled and she blushed but I managed to get everyone's attention. "I would like to say a few words to my bride." I said. The room quietened. I smiled at everyone and said.
"I know when I first met you, I would love you forever even if we had all died years ago. I would have protected you and somehow got you away from it all because I love you and I will always protect you." I smiled at her and she had tears in her eyes but she was smiling. I looked up at my family and friends and saw that Emily had a tissue to her eyes, Sam was hugging her. I looked back at Renesmee who was admiring her ring. Now would be the perfect time to tell her about the ring.
I looked at my dad who was smiling proudly at me. I honestly thought he had tears in his eyes as he smiled. I nodded to him and said. "The ring that I put on your finger as I said my vows is a very sentimental ring to both me and my dad. The ring belonged to my mom that my dad gave to her on their wedding day so many years ago. I have chosen to give it to you because I love you and I know you will cherish it as much as my mom did." I looked at her now with tears streaming down her face. "Renesmee please don't cry." I said pulling her into my arms. "I'm honoured that you gave me your mom's ring Jake. I should go and say thank you to your dad too." she moved from my arms and went to see my dad. They were both crying as they hugged. It was a beautiful sight.