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Alice was right, although I did have my doubts. By the third day I had become a nervous wreak, only leaving Charlie's side once or twice to silence my growling stomach. When the clock reached eleven I only got more nervous. It was forty-two minutes of pure panic before Charlie's hand twitched in my palm, and his eyes opened.

"Bella" He whispered. His voice was hoarse and rough, and he sounded thirsty.

"Do you need some water?" I didn't mean for my voice to sound so on edge.

"Sure Bells, and if you don't mind I'm kinda hungry too."

I walked over to the mini fridge that sat on the other side of the room. It was stocked with water bottles and lemonade, but the only product food wise was ice cream.

"Could you settle for some strawberry ice cream?"

"I'll eat anything you give me"

(A.N: When I was in the hospital my fridge was stocked with strawberry ice cream,it completely grosses me out now)

I handed him the strawberry ice cream and he took it with shaking hands. He unwrapped the spoon and immediately began eating. That's when I noticed how thin he was. It wasn't so obvious before, but now when he was sitting up it looked like he'd lost around thirty pounds.

"Dad, you're looking really skinny. Maybe I should get you something else to eat."

"I thought I felt a little different" Charlie mused.

"I'm going to go pick something up, you don't want to eat the food here Charlie trust me."

Charlie took my word for it and I quickly ran to the elevator, I didn't want to be gone too long. It felt like forever until I reached the main floor. I ran out the automatic doors only to find Edward standing there, with two brown bags in his hands.

"Alice?" I asked, although I knew it was the answer.

"Who else?" He replied, followed by his dazzling smile. I could have sworn I heard a few nurses sigh.

"It's Italian" he continued. "I know how much Charlie likes it, I brought some for you too. I know how much you hate the food here." He really had no idea.

Charlie smelt the food before we even opened the door to his room. I think it was the first time in a long time he was actually pleased to see Edward.

"Thanks son." He said gratefully as Edward set the food down on a tray right in front of him. Veil drenched in tomato sauce with a side of cheese ravioli. Charlie was in heaven. I merely picked up a piece of garlic bread and began to nibble on it, I wasn't all that hungry.

Edward looked rather pleased with himself. He'd made Charlie happy and been promoted to being called "son" in just one night.

"Bella you better go home." Charlie told me after he'd finished eating.

"Dad it's fine really I'm sure I could stay tonight if you want."

"Bella, your eyes look so sunken in you could be in this bed next!"

"Alright Dad, I'll come by early tomorrow to see if we can spring you." Charlie laughed at this comment.

"Don't get your hopes up Bells." I kissed him goodbye, satisfied that I'd left him well fed and in good spirits.

"That was really nice of you." I told Edward once we were settled in his car.

"Well both you and Charlie looked in need of nourishment."

"Do I really look that bad?" He kissed the top of my head.

"Still beautiful, just tired." He assured me.

Charlie was right about not getting my hopes up. He had to stay in the hospital for another week. He insisted that I stop staying with him by the third day, and he limited my visiting hours to an hour a day.

"He just doesn't want you to worry, and you were being a little overprotective" Edward reassured me.

"I wonder whos side I got it from." I mumbled to myself.

"Now don't get petty Bella, we're almost there."

It felt like we had been driving for hours. Although at Edward's speed the Cullen house was a mere five minutes from the hospital. As soon as I walked in the door Alice so much as jumped on me, luckily Edward was there to pry her off.

"I promise nothing too extreme Bella, we'll keep it simple. Not plain thought, but simple."

"Alice what are you talking about simple" I found myself gasping for air as I revored from her hug. "Wait…you don't mean…"

"YOUR WEDDING!" She shrieked, overjoyed.

"But I thought the wedding wouldn't be until after."

"You need to take care of Charlie for a while. And I figured now seeing as we had the time…" I was about to open my mouth to protest when I felt Alice's stone cold finger on my lips.

"Don't spoil my fun Bella." She whispered in to my ear. And I couldn't fight anymore.

"Thank you." She breathed. My mind began to wonder towards the big day. Alice's idea of simple is a normal persons idea of over the top extravagant. I pictured me coming down the aisle on a jewel incrusted elephant followed by a large display of fireworks and doves.

"Come see the dress!"

"Wait…what…What if I wanted to pick my own dress?" Alice just gave me a look. Yeah right.

Alice guided me towards her closet, which was more like an apartment. At the very back, past all the designer jeans folded neatly over hangers. The shoes piled neatly on their own wall. There was a bag. A black bag with some sort of designer brand forming a pattern, but with my sense of fashion I had no idea what it was. The unzipping of the bag was the worst part. My heart beat raced and I realized I was anxious. Why was I so anxious to see this dress? Finally Alice slid the dress out of its comfy home, and I had the answer to my question. I had been anxious because the dress held in front of me was a beautiful piece of art. It was strapless, which would have made me nervous if it had not been complimented by a long elegant train. It was all white silk with the exception of a few silk beads here and there. It was not at all over the top, it was perfect.

"Thank you Alice." I whispered once I'd finally found my voice.

"I was really surprised when I first saw the way you reacted." She confessed.

"Not more surprised than me." I reassured her.

"You won't regret this Bella." Alice promised me, holding both my hands in hers.

"I know."

"Can I come in?" Edward asked, peeking around the door frame.

"OUT! EDWARD YOU CAN'T SEE THE DRESS!" Alice howled at him.

"Please, Alice you're going to have to think about it at one point or another." Edward stated. Rolling his eyes.

Alice remained silent.

"I saw that Alice." Edward laughed.

"It's really pointless trying to keep a secret from you anyways. Bella, now that all traditions are out the window, you might as well try on the dress."

"We already know it's going to fit." I stated.

"Just do it Bella." Alice urged me. Then they left the room to give me some privacy. The silk was cold. Slipping in to the dress felt something like floating in a pool of cold water. I realized I liked the dress even more when I had it on. It hugged my chest in just the right way forming slight cleavage, just enough to make it wedding appropriate. It didn't constrict me in anyway and it was unbelievably comfortable. Alice and Edward walked in the room, not needing warming that I'd finished changing.

"O Bella it's even prettier than I saw!" She screamed and gathered me in a delicate hug. Edward remained speechless. It made me feel beautiful when he ogled me the way he currently was, his golden eyes moving up and down my body.

"Thank you Alice." He smiled. He glided over to me and stroked my cheek. His icy cold fingers awakened every sense in my body.

"I'll see you in my room." He said quietly in my ear, although I was certain Alice could hear anyways.

I undressed quickly, anxious to see what was waiting for me.

Edward had thrown himself on top of the new bed ( which was bought more for me). I drank in every inch of him. He was beautiful. I would never get used to how perfect he was. I sat down on the bed next to him, and he pulled me in to his arms, kissing me.

"Bella, there is something I would like to try." His words were anxious as he lowered his lips to my neck.

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