Chapter 36
The Wedding Night
Bella POV
I walked with Edward, my husband (oh I just love hearing that my husband,) hand in hand as we went into the back yard. Alice had really outdone herself. This was amazing. I looked around and there were flowers over every kind neatly placed in vases, wait I walked up to one of them and looked more closely at it. I tapped my finger on it. It was plastic. Alice used plastic vases?
"I didn't want history to repeat itself." She whispered in my ear and then kissed my cheek. We both had to let out a small giggle.
I turned to see Edward and he was talking to some of the guests but his eyes were on me. I looked around and I noticed Tanya making her way over to where Edward was standing. I thought to myself what is up with this girl, for god's sake He is now a married man. I could tell that my thoughts were starting to show on my face because Edward was at my side in an instant.
"What is wrong love?" He had wrapped his arms around me and was staring into my eyes.
"Well there was something I was meaning to ask you…" I wasn't sure if I wanted to bring that up here and right now. But I know I didn't want to bring it up later tonight. And I really wanted to know. But then I spotted her again and she was heading straight for us.
"Bella love what is it?" He was curious, but I couldn't ask him about her in front of her.
"Never mind it can wait till later." I looked up to him. I saw that Tanya was almost here, so I reached up and kissed Edward.
I knew all I had to do was put a little force into it and he would respond. I did, and sure enough Edward grabbed me up and cradled my in his arms. He kissed me back with so much passion. Tanya had made her way right to us and cleared her throat, but I wasn't pulling away from this kiss, I grabbed his hair and pulled him closer to me, in which he responded. I heard her give a giant sigh and walk away mumbling something under breath. As soon as she was gone Edward pulled out of the kiss, gently kissing me on my forehead before standing me back on the ground.
"Would you mind letting me know what that was all about?" He looked at me with a curious grin.
"What? Can't a wife kiss her Husband on their wedding day?" I tried to sound innocent but my cheeks gave me away again. Damn blushing I really can't wait till I am a vampire and I can't blush anymore.
"Bella you have nothing to worry about when it comes to Tanya. I am yours always have been and always will be." I looked at him and his eyes expressed nothing but the truth. But after last night well there was still that lingering doubt about Tanya. I had to know.
"Edward" I asked very quietly.
"Yes love" He responded in such a loving tone.
"Well last night I heard and saw some things, and I am confused." I looked down to the ground as I spoke. He paused for a moment and I looked up to him. He was looking around the yard and he stopped when he found Tanya. His eyes narrowed as he stared over at her. His face twisted into a look I knew all too well. He was reading her thoughts.
He looked down at me and smiled. How could he think this was funny?
"Love you have nothing to be jealous of regarding Tanya." He was so sure of the words he spoke.
"So nothing ever happened between you two?" There I said it, now I wasn't so sure I wanted to hear his answer. I glanced over at Tanya and she was looking over at us, it was as if she wanted to hear the answer as well.
"Maybe in her dreams, but that is the only place anything ever happened." He laughed, not just a little laugh he threw his head back and really let one go. Everyone was now looking at us. I felt my cheeks burning again and hid my face into his chest.
He wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. I felt better now though having that out of the way. I let out a huge sigh of relief. I heard the music start.
"Mrs. Cullen may I have the honor of the first dance?" Edward said as he pulled me away from him. He was smiling that crooked smile of his. Damn he can dazzle me.
"Now how could I ever say no to my husband when he looks at me that way?" I smiled as he grabbed my hand and led me out onto the dance floor.
I was so nervous, I never did learn to dance, but being in Edwards arm made me feel that I could do anything. When we finally stood in the middle of the dance floor the music stopped. We didn't move and then there was music again. As I heard the beginning to 'Open Arms' a single tear fell down my cheek. It was my Mom and Dad's song. It was the song they had danced to at their wedding, but how did anyone know?
I looked up Edward and he was looking down to me. Our eyes met and they stayed lock in place staring at each other.
"How… How did you know this was…" I couldn't get it all out. He put a finger to my lips and held me tighter as we swayed to the music.
He leaned down and whispered in my ear. "Charlie often thought about his wedding day when he saw us together." He then kissed me on my forehead.
I thought what? Charlie remembered his wedding when he saw me and Edward together? Wow I would have never guessed. I closed my eyes and whispered to myself I love you mom and dad, and nestled my head further into Edwards's chest.
When the song was finished I heard Alice.
"Okay I think it is time for the cake." She was full of so much energy she was bouncing around.
"Cake? But you guys don't eat." I was saying as Edward was leading me by my hand over to where a giant cake was placed on a table. This cake was seven tiers high.
"Don't worry Bella, we are only cutting the top tier for you and then Alice is donating to a mission in town." Edward whispered into me ear softly.
I nodded to tell him I agree with that.
After the cake part was done. The music started up again, and this time it was 'Endless Love' Edward took my Hand and led me back onto the dance floor, we were the only ones there, he said this song was written with us in mind, even though I know this song was written before I was even born.
We started swaying to music and tears were swirling in my eyes.
My
love
There's only you in my life
The only thing that's right
My
first love
You're every breath I take
You're every step I
make
And I
I want to share
All my love with you
No
one else will do
And your eyes (your eyes, your eyes)
They tell
me how much you care
Oh, yes
You'll always be
My endless
love
Two hearts
Two hearts that beat as one
Our lives
have just begun
And forever
I'll hold you close in my arms
I
can't resist your charms
And I
I'd play the fool
For
you, I'm sure
You know I don't mind
(no, you know I don't
mind)
And yes
You mean the world to me
I know I've found in
you
My endless love
And love
I'd play the fool
For
you, I'm sure
You know I don't mind
(Whoa, you know I don't
mind)
Oh, yes
You'd be the only one
'Cause no, I can't
deny
This love I have inside
And I'll give it all to you
My
love (my love, my love)
My Endless Love.
Neither of said a single word all the way through the song, we just held onto each other and after hearing all of the lyrics to the song I knew what he meant that this song had been written for us. I loved him more than even that song could say.
We remained swaying in unison long after the music had come to an end. I just couldn't bring myself to stop. Finally someone made a noise; I wasn't sure if it was on accident or on purpose but it made us stop. He slowly lowered his head and kissed my hair. I gave him a squeeze and we parted, not much but we were now standing side by side.
"Okay Bella it is time to go get you changed." Alice said winking at me. Edward raised an eyebrow looking at Alice and then back to me.
"What was that all about?" Edward said in his joking way. I was hoping Alice had not been thinking about it. I started to blush, and that really made Edward's eye brow curved upward.
"You will just have to wait and see." I smiled knowing he wouldn't be standing here looking like that if he had seen it in Alice's thoughts. I giggled and started to take off when I was suddenly yanked backwards. I was engulfed back into Edward's arms.
"I don't know if I am ready to let you go even for a few minutes." He said holding me tight.
"Well think of it this way, the longer it takes for me to change the longer it will be for us to get out of here for our wedding night," I giggled, and he quickly thought about my words and released me.
"Go hurry what are you waiting for? Go get changed." He was shoving me away now. I decided to play this one up.
"But Edward I want to stay with you, do you really want me to go?" I pouted and let my lower lip slip out. He froze. I could tell he was debating on what he wanted more. I was doing everything not to burst out laughing.
His face was torn in so many directions I knew it was mean to do this to him, but it was fun. I loved him, but he could be so damn predictable.
I could see what was going on in his thoughts by the facial expressions. Let her go change, no keep her with you, no she has to go, no don't let her go, back and forth. I had to put an end to his suffering.
"Edward… Don't worry I will be back in a few moments and then we can go be alone." I said as I reached up and kissed him on the cheek.
I walked away and when I got to the house I looked back and he was still in a daze.
I laughed to myself.
Edward POV
I snapped out of the daze I was in only to find that Bella was gone. I looked around but she was nowhere in sight. Oh wait she had gone with Alice to change. Okay.
I had worked all morning making sure everything was perfect for tonight. It was just after Twilight, and the sun had gone down. The night sky is perfect; I will have to thank Alice for picking the perfect night.
As soon as she is ready I will take her there. I had already warned Emmett if he follows us I will sick Alice and better yet Rose on him. He cowered like a little baby. Sometimes I laugh at how such a big guy as Emmett is that he can cower at just the thought of those two.
I closed my eyes and slipped deep into my thoughts. I was thinking of all the times I have shared with Bella. About everything that had brought us to this moment. When something came crashing into me; It wasn't enough to knock me over so I knew it must be Bella. I snapped out of it and wrapped my arms around her. I opened my eyes, and there she was staring up at me. Her eyes glowing with love. I kissed her hair.
She was wearing a bright blue dress that flowed freely from her body, but at the same time you can see all of her curves and make out the outline of her perfect body. I couldn't help but to let out a moan. In turn everyone laughed. If I could blush I would but instead Bella did it for me.
"Are you ready Mrs. Cullen?" I loved saying that. Bella was now my wife now and for the rest of eternity.
"Yes Mr. Cullen I am ready." Her smile was the happiest I had ever seen it. I stood there just for a moment longer soaking up all of her images to record within my mind.
I then grabbed her and whisked her away. I could hear all of the cheers and Emmett hooting hollering.
I ran for a short distance and stopped. I set her down and she had a confused look on her face.
"Bella I have a very special surprise, I know you don't like surprises but I hope you will like this one. I have been planning this for awhile now. I just need you to wear this okay." I pulled out a blindfold. She was shocked.
"Oh no, not another blindfold, not after last night." She gasped and she was shaking her head and she had a look of fear, but it was not the scary kind of fear.
"What exactly did Alice do to you last night?" I was worried and yet oh so curious. Why would the thought of wearing a blindfold do this to her? Hearing me say that she snapped out of it.
"Nothing… never mind… don't ask… I will wear it for you." she tried to put a smile on her face, but at the same time she started to blush as she was remembering something.
"Are you sure you are okay with this?" I had to ask, I didn't want her to be uncomfortable.
"Oh… yeah Edward I am fine. Sorry about that I don't know what got into me. I love you and I trust you." she smiled and this time it made her eyes glow again, I knew she was okay now. I slowly slipped the blindfold onto her, making sure her eyes were covered. I then picked her up and she was slightly startled by it, but instantly snuggled into my arms.
I ran with her to the place I had set up for us to spend the first night as husband and wife. I set her down and made sure she was standing. She started to reach for the blindfold to remove it. I stopped her.
"Love you have to leave it on for just a few more moments I promise it won't be long." I waited until I saw her nod.
"I will be right back, I will not let you out of my sight, but there is just something I need to do real quick okay." I waited again, and again she just nodded.
When I was finished I came back and took her by the hand and walked the few feet left. I stopped and she did too. I reached over and removed her blindfold.
I looked at her to see her expression, but she had her eyes closed.
"Bella love, you can open your eyes now." I wanted to see if this is what she had dreamt about for her wedding night.
She slowly opened her eyes and it took a moment she looked all around and then shot a look up to me.
She jumped into my arms.
"Oh Edward it is perfect. I mean how did you do all of this? This is oh my god this is everything I could have imagined and more, I love you so much." She was excited. Yes I was so hoping she would like this.
She just kept kissing me all over saying how perfect this was.
A/N okay I know you all were wanting the whole wedding night, but I wanted to be able to get all of what is in my head out for the rest of the night, it deals with Edwards plans, I am writing the next chapter right away so you won't have to wait. I was hoping some of you would try and guess where they were spending their wedding night and what Edwards plan was. I was just curious if you all were on the same mind set as I am. Oh and sorry about the old songs, but they aren't old for me.
Open Arms: Journey
Endless love Lionel Richie/ Diana Ross
