Disclamier: Santa didn't give me Twilight for christmas :(
Chapter eight: Alice and Jaspers wedding
It has been five months since Edward told me he loved me. An I had yet to say it back. I now know I'm in love with him. I'm just waiting until the right time.
Tonight after Alice and Jaspers wedding reception I was going to tell him.
The past five months had been the best of my life. Edward was still as sweet as he was all those months ago and he still told me he loved me any chance he got. I had meet all his school friends to and they all commented on how in love with me he was.
We hadn't gone any further than making out. Edward wanted me to love him just as much as he loved me before we took that step. And I respect him for that.
Alice only had two months left of her pregnancy. That's why the wedding was happening now. She was expecting triplets. Three girls. Apparently triplets run in Jaspers family.
Nicolette Esme Whitlock.
Naomi Rosalie Whitlock.
Natalie Isabella Whitlock.
Rose and I were thrilled to here that two of the girls would have our names. When Jasper found out he was having three girls he told Aliceā¦
"Were going to keep having babies until I get my boy." And I could tell he meant it.
He wants his Joseph.
As I lay in bed this morning I thought back to Alice's hen party. It was a small affair because being seven months pregnant she couldn't do much.
But Rose, Nessie and I made sure she had a night to remember which she did.
Rose had surprised us all with a stripper who turned out to be none other than Mike Newton. Turns out he got kicked out of college and needed the money.
That made our night. We couldn't stop laughing.
"I'M GETTING MARRIED TODAY." I could hear Alice screaming from her backyard. Nessie, Rose and I had all stayed at Alice and Jaspers house whilst the boys were all at Carlisle and Esme's.
Laughing I leaped out of bed and ran out back to join Alice.
Alice was running around whopping. I was laughing so hard. Rose and Nessie came out not long after and started running around with Alice and me.
Once we had all calmed down we headed into the kitchen were I cooked everyone a few pancakes.
Alice couldn't stop bouncing.
"Bella. I'm marrying Jasper today." She kept repeating.
She was so unbelievably happy.
"I know Alice. I'm so happy for you. But all this bouncing can't be healthy for the girls." I said patting her stomach.
"So Bella. When are you going to marry my brother?" Alice sprang on me suddenly.
I choked on my coffee.
"Excuse me. We've been together a few months give us a break" I told her. Nessie and Rose were in hysterics.
"So we know he loves you. And you love him. What's the deal?"
"I haven't told him I love him yet. And we have only been together a few months it's a bit soon."
"You haven't told him" Rose gaped. The others just stared at me silently.
I shook my head.
"Why" Nessie asked.
"Waiting for the right time. Anyway enough about me. Lets get Alice ready." With that Alice squealed and started waddling up the stairs to her room.
I was working on Alice's hair, whilst Rose worked on Nessies hair.
Because Alice's hair was so short we had decided just too fully straighten it rather than her usually flicked out spikes.
Nessie, Rose and I were all going to have our hair curled into high pony tails.
At around 2o'clock we all had our hair and make up done when Carlisle turned up with Logan and Matthew who were Alice's and Jaspers ring bearers.
"My baby girls getting married." He whispered to Nessie and Rose as I headed to help Alice into her dress. (A/N: Link for dress picture in profile.).
Even pregnant she still looked beautiful in it.
"Alice you look beautiful." We all gushed when I let everyone in. Carlisle had tears in his eyes. It was very sweet.
"Come girls lets go put our dresses on." I told Rose and Ness. I had a feeling Carlisle wanted time alone with his little girl.
Nessie, Rose and I had simple but beautiful blue dresses which ended just above the knee. (A/N: Picture link on my profile.).
Nessie and Rose both looked beautiful as always. Even I looked pretty good.
It was about 4 O'clock when we were all finally ready. Jacob had kindly offered to drive Alice, Carlisle and myself in my car. Alice wanted to arrive in style. Whilst Esme was picking up Rose and Nessie and the twins in Edwards car.
When we arrived at the church Edward and Emmett were both standing out side the church waiting and greeting people. They were both Jaspers best man because Jasper couldn't decide who he wanted.
When we came into view Edward and Emmett smiled an entered the church before we could get out of the car.
When we exited the car Alice was still bouncing. After about five minutes the music started and I was first to enter the church.
As I walked in to the music. I looked up to front to Jasper who looked like he was going to be sick. I stifled my giggle.
As I started walking I turned my head to look at Edward who looked like he had been slapped. His mouth was hanging open and he was blushing his eyes boring into mine. I winked at him and he smiled.
Rose followed after me once I reached the front and stood on the other side of Mr Weber. Edward still hadn't stopped staring at me. I smiled at him and his returning smile was dazzling.
When Rose was nearly halfway up Emmett head finally turned to look at her and he whistled. Giggles sounded all through the church. Mr Weber gave Emmett a disapproving look but tried not to smile.
After Rose came Nessie who walked hand in hand with Logan and Matthew. I turned to look at Jacob who was standing at the back of the church watching Nessie.
When he noticed me looking he turned his head and winked at me before turning his gaze back to Nessie. Nessie looked absolutely beautiful.
Finally the music for Alice started. Every in the church stood up and faced the door.
I could Jasper chanting. "This is it. This is it" Emmett and Edward was telling him to shut it already.
Alice entered with Carlisle on her left and Esme on her right.
She wanted both her parents to give her away.
Esme was silently crying. Tears streaming down her face as she looked lovingly at her only daughter. While Carlisle smiled lovingly at both his girls. When Alice reached the front she kissed Esme and then Carlisle.
"We're so proud of you." Esme whispered in her ear.
After they had taken they're seats the ceremony began. Jasper couldn't take his eyes off of Alice.
Edwards's eyes hadn't left my face since I had walked in.
Emmett kept winking at Rose. Who was trying not to giggle.
And Nessie was still being stared at by Jake.
Logan and Matthew had seated themselves on the floor. Waiting to give the rings to Jasper and Alice.
Soon it was time for the vows. Jasper went first.
"Alice, from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one with whom I wanted to share my life. Your beauty, heart, and mind inspire me to be the best person I can be. I promise to love you for eternity, respecting you, honouring you, being faithful to you, and sharing my life with you. This is my solemn vow." Alice had tears in her eyes.
Now it was Alice's turn.
"Jasper, today I become your wife and you become my husband. I will strive to give you the best of myself, while accepting you the way you are. I promise to respect you as a whole person with your own interests, desires, and needs, and to realize that those are sometimes different, but no less important than my own. I promise to keep myself open to you, to let you in to my innermost fears and feelings, secrets and dreams. I promise to grow along with you, to be willing to face change as we both change, keeping our relationship alive and exciting. And finally, I promise to love you in good times and in bad, with all I have to give and all that I am, in the only way I know how -- completely and forever."
After that everyone was smiling. The rings were placed on fingers and Alice Cullen became Alice Whitlock.
"I know present to you Mr and Mrs Whitlock." When Mr Weber said that I thought Jaspers face was going to split in half he was smiling so hard.
The reception was being held at Esme and Carlisle. Esme and Carlisle had gone all out.
As I walked through the door to Carlisle and Esme's kitchen I felt arms wrap around my waist.
"Beautiful Bella. God I can't describe how beautiful you look." Edward whispered into my ear.
"Thank you. I must say you don't look so bad in a tux." He smiled and took my hand to lead me outside were there was mini dance floor and various other things for the guest.
"Eddie" I heard a nasally voice screech. I felt Edward stiffen next to me and he wasn't the only one.
"Tanya how good to see you." He said to a tall strawberry blonde. An unbelievably good looking strawberry blonde, I had hoped I wouldn't see again.
"Eddie I haven't seen you since that night..."She trailed off winking at him. I felt my blood run cold. How could she bring that up? After everything she did.
I felt Edward stiffen again and look towards me but I kept my eyes firmly on the ground.
"And who is this" Tanya sneered. I looked up to see her glaring at me.
"I'm Bella. Alice's maid of honour. Don't you remember me Tanya?" I asked her. Edwards arm tightened around me.
"Also Tanya, Bella is my girlfriend." Edward told her. Tanya laughed.
"Yeah right Eddie. She's so plain. There's no way you'd go for that. After what she had." I flinched and tried to pull away from Edward but his arms tightened around me.
"I think you should leave Tanya." Edward spat.
"But Eddie..."Tanya started pouting.
"You don't come into my parent's home. Insult my girlfriend. Who by the way is the most beautiful human being I have ever seen in my 25years. Who I happen to love more than anything in the world. Leave now." I looked at Edward to see him staring at Tanya with unbelievable hatred in his eyes.
"But Eddie you couldn't possibly love that." Enough with that I have a name.
"LEAVE NOW TANYA." That was the first time I had every heard Edward raise his voice. Sure we had argued just like every couple but he had never raised his voice. Edward was so loud that everyone turned to stare.
"But Eddie. It's me. We had so much fun together..." She started to say.
"You tried to ruin my life when I was only 14. I want you to leave."
"I believe Edward told you to leave." Nessie said appearing beside me with Jake. "Leave now or I'm going to grab by your fake hair and chuck you out." Nessie walked forward and got in Tanya's face. "And if you ever call my sister a THAT again I'm going to kick your face in." And with that Tanya ran out of there.
There was a second of stunned silence then suddenly Alice and Esme started whopping and clapping. Everyone started laughing.
"Baby." Edward said in my ear.
"What was she doing here?" I asked.
"Tanya is Jasper cousin. I can't believe she was here. Jasper obviously doesn't know." I hung my head. Avoiding his gaze. "Baby she's got nothing on you. I love you so much. Your beauty inside and out is outstanding."
"Plain little brunettes. You should be with someone who looks like her Edward." I told him.
He shook his head and grabbed my face. "She. Has. Nothing. On. You. Bella Swan. She's unbelievably stupid. And cruel and cold. Do you not remember what she did to me?"
I nodded. "I remember"
"Good I love you." He said kissing me passionately.
The celebrations went into fall swing about 30minutes after Tanya left.
Apparently Jaspers Aunt and Uncle, Tanya's parents, and her sisters wanted me to apologise to Tanya for making Edward talk to her like that. Jasper told them to leave. Alice had filled him in and he was ashamed of his family.
After the food it was time for the speeches. I was up first.
"Good Evening! For those of you who don't know me, I am Bella, the very proud best friend of our glamorous Bride. I want to start by congratulating bride and groom, and thanking all of you for coming here today.
When I look at the bride and groom, I feel such a whirlwind of emotions? I know that Alice has found her true match and I know that theirs will be a marriage of long standing. My heart is bursting with love for you two today. I know you have a wonderful adventure ahead of you, and with God's blessing your marriage will last for decades to come.
I never knew Jasper before I reconnected to Alice, so I can't tell you horrible stories about him, but I can tell you that I think he is perfect for my friend! He's easy going, interesting, easy to talk to, and he has a great sense of humour! We are very happy to welcome Jasper into our group. We know he's made for us, and we hope we're made for him!
Alice, I want to note how beautiful you look today, and to tell you that this has truly been a special day for me. Thank you for giving true meaning to the word best friend. My sister and I have just loved this girl from the day she was born. We've coddled her, enjoyed her, and laughed with her.? I know how much joy she has brought into our lives, and I know that she'll bring that joy into Jaspers life as well.
As children, Alice and I were pretty much inseparable, and we always managed to keep each other laughing. When I think back on our adventures in childhood, I have nothing but fond memories. The fondest memories include the times we spent at the park stealing your brother's footballs." At this Emmett shouted "I knew it was you two." Everyone laughed
"I remember the day you told me you were leaving an told me how one day we would be together again an she was right. To this day, Alice is the only person I know that can make me laugh so hard it hurts. I have a lot more funny and embarrassing stories about her, but because this is her special day, I will leave her alone now.
I thought about the words of advice that we'd like to give to the newlyweds and came up with this:
The two secrets of a long lasting and happy marriage are a good sense of humour and a short memory!
Always remember to say those three important little words..."You're right dear."
If you're clever, you'll always have the last word. However, if you are very clever, you won't use it.
Whenever you are wrong, admit it. Whenever you are right, be quiet.
And, Jasper, always remember...happy wives, makes for a happy life!
Separately, you are two special, remarkable people, but together you are complete. As you sit side by side through this roller coaster of life, remember to scream from the peaks, hold hands through the dips, laugh through the loop the loops, and enjoy every twist and turn.
For the ride is much better when you share it together. Coming together is the beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.
My wishes for Alice and Jasper are that they have a continued loving friendship and partnership; that they enjoy success and laughter; that they are blessed with children; and that they always see and talk with their heart.
My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, your love for each other will deepen and grow. Years from now, may you look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least. I wish you the very best. My love to the both of you.
Please raise your glasses while I toast my best friend and her husband:
Take each day and cherish your time together. Love one another and stand together. Take time to talk to one another. Put your love and your family first; your job and your hobbies second. May your love be like the wind, strong enough to move the clouds, soft enough to never hurt, but always never ending? So here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!"
Once I had finished my speech I went to Alice who hugged me an whispered a quiet "I love you" Through her tears. I kissed Jasper on the cheek an headed back to my seat were Edward grabbed an said..
"That was so beautiful baby."
Now it was time for the best man speech. Emmett and Edward were both doing separate speeches.
Emmett was up first.
"Ladies and gentlemen; bride and groom.
May I first say that the bridesmaids are looking absolutely smashing today" Emmett winked at Rose "and, only rightly so, second to none to our lovely bride, my baby sister Alice. I'm sure you will all agree with me there.
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Emmett Cullen, friend of Jasper but big brother to Alice. I've known Jasper for 7 or 8 years, I forget; ever since I accidentally knocked him down the stairs our first day of college. Since then, we have had many epic adventures together: from running from the police, Sorry Jake, bar brawls, women and trips around the world. So the time we have spent together means that Jasper has, in a way, shaped my sense of humour - so if you find this speech rather unfunny, you can blame him.
So, Jasper - my wingman; my partner in crime. After all of our evenings in the pub with Jasper chasing women around the pool table with his tongue hanging out in a drunken stupor, he finally found the woman of his dreams. My little sister.
But Jasper and I have had many memorable experiences together, that even now we still share over a pint:
our days off college, Jasper making a cigarette out of a piece of A4 paper, our trip to France and our falls down the ski slopes - too many times we have come close to death. And now I have the honour of sharing the top table with him and standing as his best man. And for that, thanks mate.
Last week I asked Jasper what he wanted from the marriage; he said long lasting love and a family, and of course, Alice. Later that day I asked Alice the same question. She replied: a toaster and a microwave. You see men - some are easy to please.
But, as I have had my orders from Alice and Jasper not to mention the stag night at String-fellows, I have had no alternative in finding another funny and embarrassing story to share with you.
So here goes:
On our ski trip to France in 2004, Jasper and I had to share a bed - so Alice, I know what you're going through. Here is the number of my therapist if you need him. But anyway, it was cold and snowy when we arrived. Jasper has always been a joker and the first thing he did when we got to our hotel was hide a rubber snake in my bed. It was 3 in the morning when I discovered it, and I nearly fainted. But instead of helping me, Jasper sat back with a cup of coffee and laughed until he cried.
UN amused, I plotted revenge. The next night I opened the patio door on our second floor room, and carried him outside whilst he was sleeping. After I had locked the door, I woke him up. He was in nothing but his underpants. I told him that if he didn't apologise I wouldn't let him in - being a stubborn guy he refused and chose to climb down the drainpipe instead. Half way down I opened the door and went to watch - the sight was hilarious. Picture this: Jasper, 30 feet above the floor in only his underpants and stuck as the ledge beneath him had broken. I couldn't stop laughing, and had no way of helping him either.
As for him, it got worse. It started to snow. And snow heavy. After a few more minutes of laughter and bombarding him with snowballs, I began to worry. He was turning blue, but me being the brains of our operation, had a plan. I got dressed, went outside and placed a skip under him to cushion his landing. After persuading him, for around 5 minutes, to fall into it, he let go and missed the skip.
He never forgave me for misplacing the skip. Nor, for getting all our other college friends outside to watch him.
Anyway that's enough embarrassment for him today.
Jasper has been a changed man since he met Alice - not going to the pub so often so that he can spend more time with her. And nowadays he always has the largest smile on his face, one that they both have and I hope will keep for the rest of their lives.
Finally, there are a couple of thank-you's that I've been asked to say.
Firstly, the seating arrangers. There was a method to where you are seated - the gift list. Mentioning no names, but Sue and Harry at the back, thanks for the candles.
Secondly, there are two people who have worked very hard in making tonight possible, so first a round of applause for them. Ladies and gents, the bar staff.
But on a serious note now, a massive thank you to everyone who has contributed and made Jasper and Alice's day so wonderful.
Ladies and gentlemen. Please could you all stand and raise your glasses, and join me in wishing them both all the love and happiness a couple can possibly have.
To Jasper and Alice"
"Jasper and Alice" Was chorused through the garden.
Next up was Edward.
"Good Afternoon ladies and gentlemen.
For those of you who don't know me I'm Edward and I'm the other best man and other older brother.
It's good to see that Emmett's speech went with out a hitch. Last time he had to stand up in front of a room full of people he was found guilty and fined.
Firstly, on behalf of the Bridesmaids, I'd like to thank Emmett for his kind words. I think everybody will agree that the bridesmaids look beautiful and did a brilliant job making sure that Alice went against her better judgement and showed up. And Alice, can I just say you look stunning.
Whereas Jasper just looks stunned by your beauty.
Jasper and Alice have also asked me to thank our parents for all their hard work and ensuring today went as smoothly as possible.
Some of you, incidentally, may have been surprised by how calm and collected Jasper has seemed today - he seemed to have avoided the wedding day jitters However.
That's probably because none of you saw him at 9:00 o'clock this morning when he was lying on his bed, with his mum rubbing his back trying to get him to eat one more spoonful of sugar puffs." Everyone laughed.
"Only joking. I can confirm that Jasper slept like a baby last night. He wet the bed and woke up every two hours crying for his mama.
For an occasion such as this I was terrified about making a speech. That was until I found out about the sort of things that I was supposed to say as the best man. I learnt that, up there with the important duties of remembering the wedding rings and getting the handcuffs off the groom at the stag night was a duty to spend five minutes at the reception demolishing Jaspers character.
At this point in my speech I would have liked to have told you about the stag night all three of them, but the law of the stag does not allow me to do this, and Jaspers solicitor has advised caution until the charges are fully investigated. However I can tell you about Jaspers run INS with the dreaded alcohol.
Run INS which included falling asleep at a friend's house and awaking to find Jasper lying in a puddle of sick. Rather than own up and apologise Jasper did what any decent person would do and blamed it all on the family dog!
Another event that I can recall was when Jasper, Emmett and I found our way into Dad drinks cabinet and proceeded on a challenge of having a drink of each of the sprits.
At about 1:00 in the morning I was awoken to the sound of Jasper being sick all over his cloths, my mums couch and new carpet and rather than cleaning it up he proceeded to turn over and go back to sleep.
Needless to say my Mum wasn't too pleased in the morning but she took it well enough to ensure that the washing machine was turned on just as Jasper was getting in the shower so he had no hot water.
See Mum. You thought that I was asleep didn't you.
Alice we have found Jasper to be useless in every position. We hope you have more luck... From all the.
In all seriousness though It's been an honour to be your best man today, and I hope you two have a long and happy marriage!
Jasper you're a lucky man. My baby sister a beautiful, intelligent girl with a heart of gold, and she deserves a good husband. So think yourself lucky you got there first!
Ids also like to give you this and if you can get it passed security you can have it for your breakfast.
And so it gives me immense pleasure not to mention relief to invite you all to be upstanding, raise you glasses and join me in a toast to the happy couple.
To Alice and Jasper. The knew Mr and Mrs Whitlock
May your love be modern enough to survive the times, but old fashioned enough to last forever.
Ladies and gentleman the bride and groom."
Everyone clapped an Edward looked straight at me and blew me a kiss. I giggled.
After the speeches Alice and Jasper had they're first dance. A song that was being played when they first met.
Luther Van dross-- Always and Forever
Always and forever
Each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true, yeah
And I know tomorrow
Will still be the same
Cuz we got a life of love
That won't ever change and
Everyday love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away with a smile
Take time to tell me you really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
Ooh baby, I'll always love you forever
Ever, ever, ever
There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you
It's something I can't explain
Just the things that you do
If you get lonely
Call me and take
A second to give to me
That magic you make and
Ever, ever, ever
There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you
It's something I can't explain
Just the things that you do
If you get lonely
Call me and take
A second to give to me
That magic you make.
The wedding and the reception had to be one of the most beautiful things I had ever attended.
Edward and I were currently dancing. Nessie and Jake were dancing. Emmett and Rose had gone home early with the twins and Carlisle and Esme were standing hand in hand next to Alice and Jasper.
The song playing right now was- Bed Of Roses - Bon Jovi
Sitting here wasted and wounded
at this old piano
Trying hard to capture
the moment this morning I don't know
'Cause a bottle of vodka
is still lodged in my head
And some blonde gave me nightmares
I think she's still in my bed
As I dream about movies
they won't make of me when I'm dead
With an ironclad fist I wake up and
French kiss the morning
While some marching band keeps
its own beat in my head
While we're talking
About all of the things that I long to believe
About love and the truth and
what you mean to me
And the truth is baby you're all that I need
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses
For tonite I sleep on a bed on nails
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down on bed of roses
Well I'm so far away
That each step that I take is on my way home
A king's ransom in dimes I've given each night
Just to see through this payphone
Still I run out of time
Or it's hard to get through
Till the bird on the wire flies me back to you
I'll just close my eyes and whisper,
baby blind love is true
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses
For tonite I sleep on a bed of nails
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down on bed of roses
The hotel bar hangover whiskey's gone dry
The barkeeper's wig's crooked
And she's giving me the eye
I might have said yeah
But I laughed so hard I think I died
When you close your eyes
Know I'll be thinking about you
While my mistress she calls me
To stand in her spotlight again
Tonite I won't be alone
But you know that don't
Mean I'm not lonely I've got nothing to prove
For it's you that I'd die to defend
I want to lay you down on a bed of roses
For tonight I sleep on a bed of nails
I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is
And lay you down on bed of roses.
This was the moment I had been waiting for.
"Edward." I whispered. He turned to look at me.
"I love you Edward Cullen" I told him blushing.
He looked at me shocked searching my eyes for truth of what I had just said. He obviously found it because his lips pressed to mine frantically.
"Can we go?" He breathed out when we pulled apart.
"Yes" He dragged us towards Alice and told her we were leaving an to have fun on honeymoon.
Once we were seated in his car. Nessie was taking mine. We headed back to his apartment.
"I love you Isabella Swan." He said
"I love you to Edward Cullen" I whispered.
When we reached his apartment he gently placed me on the bed an whispered..
"Let me make love to you."
If your lucky I'll try a lemon as an outtake :D
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