Long time no update. Well, here it is. Hope it reaches expectations. Inspired by Taylor Swifts, 'Speak Now'. Listen to the song, it is great.
Alice and I called Rosalie upstairs the moment I told her about the plan. My shield covered us, so nobody had a clue as to what we were doing. Downstairs, Tanya was prepping everyone and getting everything ready by herself. The wedding itself was at a church about seventy miles north of here. All of the guests that she invited were meeting us there at six o'clock.
We haven't left my room once, Alice explaining the entire story to Rosalie while they prepped me up for our plan. As Rosalie started on my hair, Alice was in my closet, making any adjustments to my dress as needed. Even though I was serious about this, my fingers were shaking slightly as my nerves kicked in. I closed my eyes tightly to fight back a blackout as my anxiety level skyrocketed.
"Bella," Rose shook me in a calming yet demanding way. "Take deep breaths. This will work. You are going to make him remember everything he forgot."
I met her eyes in the mirror as she worked her magic on the back of my hair with a large curling iron. "And if this is all for nothing? If he doesn't remember? If he doesn't feel he can love me without remembering?"
She spent a moment thinking over her words before answering me. "If Edward cannot remember his love for you, Bella, then he lost himself completely during his change. But he has remembered bits and pieces of you, sweetie. Your job now is to fill in the holes and give him his memory back. Right now, if I know that boy like I know I do, he is scared. He doubts that you love him because he only knows of everything you two have shared since the beginning of summer. Once he remembers your love for him back then and his love for you then and now, he won't have any room for doubt."
"Exactly." Alice spoke up as she leaned against the door frame. "I can't see anything because this plan involves your shield, but their wedding is blurry."
"Which means that it's not set in stone?" Rose wondered aloud.
"Yes," I nodded. "Everything about it is shaky because of me. I am throwing everything off course."
"In a good way." Alice assured me.
I simply looked away from them, staring at myself in the mirror. Both of them caught onto my cue for them to shut up and got back to work. In the mirror, I watched Alice place my dress on the bed, and stared as a soft smile graced her beautiful face. In her own world, Alice was lost in a blur of memories. I could see it written on her face. It wasn't until she placed my accessories onto the bed that she spoke again, knowing I was watching her. "Momma would be so proud of you."
I turned my head, ignoring Rosalie's iron tugging at my hair. "Maybe, but not for what I'm about to do."
Alice looked up from a button that she was fixing on the dress. "Oh, Bella. You know that's not true."
I snickered, knowing she was right. Alice, always adapting to the latest pop songs while I opted for older music, put in a CD that she grabbed off of my desk. It must of been hers, because I had never seen it before. The cover said, 'Speak Now.' I listened curiously as she skipped the first few songs. The moment the right song was on, Alice squealed and stepped back.
"I am in love with this new song! I heard it while shopping the other day, and so I bought the CD. It's 'Speak Now', by Taylor Swift." She hummed to the catchy beat of the song, changing our tense atmosphere into a more light one. Soon, Rosalie was singing the words to it, playfully dancing as she finished up my hair.
"This song is just like my situation now." I mused as the chorus of the song rings loudly through my speakers.
"She also does the same thing your doing now." Rosalie giggled, a new sound from her I was still getting used to. I loved how open she was with me now. I laughed along with her, but inside my nerves were killing me.
It was only four o'clock, and we had another hour before we had to leave. Rosalie had finished my hair the same time Alice finished my makeup. Really, the only thing we had left to do was getting me dressed, but I wasn't putting anything on until I arrived since I was driving separate from everyone else. Having nothing else to do, we all walked downstairs to see everyone.
Tanya was running around with rollers in her hair, barking out orders. Emmett and Jasper sat on the couch, pitiful looks on their faces. Alice had told them to just go with the flow. They knew something was up, but didn't know what. Esme and Carlisle were standing on the other side of the room, speaking to each other in low voices. Edward was simply leaning against the wall with his headphones in and his eyes closed. I knew he could still hear us all, but it made me laugh that he was trying to tune Tanya's bitchiness. It was just another sign that he did not want to marry her.
"Oh, Alice!" Tanya groaned. "You have to help me with my hair while I'm doing my makeup."
"Sure thing." Alice said before she even thought it over. But I knew her mind, and I knew what she was going to do. Her hand brushed mine as she walked by, in her own way telling me that this was going to be good. Rosalie and I made eye contact and looked away to hide our grins.
I knew it was going to be a funny sight, everyone seeing me with my hair in long beautiful waves, and my makeup done so natural and bronzed it made me look like I was human with a pair of sweatpants and a tank top on. What a good combination. Way to look real sexy, Bella, good job. I internally groaned at myself.
"That's what your wearing to the wedding?" Emmett asked, a tone of jealousy in his voice. I laughed at him.
"Of course...not." I joked with him, laughing at his face. "But I am driving separate from you guys."
This perked Edward's attention, and he unplugged his i-pod and put it away. "Why? And may I add that you look beautiful."
If I could blush I would have, his oddly placed comment of worship making my insides tingle. "Thank you, and because I am driving everything that needs to go to the reception to the hall. I'm going to quickly set up and then meet everyone at the church."
"Then shouldn't you leave earlier than us, dear?" Esme asked from behind me, grabbing my shoulders. I smiled at her and winked.
"No, I have everything planned out."
Turning around to not reveal any emotion on my face, I quickly walked back upstairs, giving everyone the excuse of having to get ready. As soon as the door slammed behind me, I ran to my chest at the end of my bed, carefully opening it. I did nothing but stare into my chest full of memories, hoping to gain some sort of strength. My fingers wrapped around my necklace, and before I realized it, the chain was unclasped and I was putting my wedding ring back onto my left ring finger; where it belonged. I stood and placed my promise ring onto my right ring finger. Opening my jewelry box on my desk, I gently grasped my two beautiful earrings that I had worn on my wedding day. I was trying to recreate everything as perfectly as I could from the special night I had a century ago.
I stripped down to nothing as I stood in front of my full mirror, trying to give myself a mental pep-talk. I stared at the beautiful creature in the mirror as she stepped into the vintage, lace corset that shaped her body perfectly. Her fingers were shaky, the only hint of her true emotions.
Then everything fell into place. I stopped thinking of myself in third person- a habit I tend to use when nervous- and realized everything I am fixing to do today was for me. I was doing this for me, for Edward, for our relationship. Everything is real, and I'm only going to make it furthermore harder, but so worth it.
I quickly finished putting my undergarments on and threw on my silk rope. Everyone was getting ready to leave and I ran out my door to say bye. In truth, I needed to find reassurance from Alice one more time. Walking into the living room, I realized that Tanya was walking around the corner and was not as happy as she was earlier. I knew why the moment I registered her entire form.
Her hair was french braided three inches up her head , and it would have been pretty if not for the fluff ball in the back of her head. It was obvious that Alice had gone to town with Tanya, teasing her hair with a comb so much that it looked like the 80's puked over her head. If she wanted to, Tanya could quickly wash it out and re-do the whole thing in five minutes, but they cut time too short, and I have a feeling Alice planned more than she told me. It also could have been that Rosalie and Esme were on a constant role of telling Tanya how great she looked. I quietly scoffed under my breath and stood near Jasper as everyone piled in the living room.
"Are you sure it looks good?" Tanya asked, her fingertips lightly running over her 'fluff'. "It's not too puffy?"
"Of course not!" Alice waved her hand dismissively. "My mother did Bella's hair just like this for her wedding, too. It runs in the family."
It certainly did not. But I said nothing when both Tanya and Edward snapped their heads to stare at me. I stared Tanya in the eye, giving her a tight grin. She simply back up a step and gripped Edward's hand, wiping the smirk off my face. Bitch. Feeling Edward's hard stare, I realized I was only in my silk robe with my corset underneath.
"You were married?" Tanya raised her eyebrows in a mockery tone, obviously finding it humorous.
"Yes, I was." I said, not giving any details. I should have known she wasn't going to stop with one question.
"Did he marry someone better once he thought you died?" Esme gasped but otherwise kept her scold to herself. I did not, though.
"No." I smiled sweetly to her. "He married a whore."
It was a slight lie, if you read into my words deeply, seeing as how Edward hasn't married her yet. I planned on keeping it that way. My love is not going to marry a whore when he can be happy with me. I can give him memories, care, love. I can give him his mate. Happiness. I will give him everything he ever wants and needs. Forever.
First I have to stop their wedding.
Everyone chuckled, knowing that I insulted Tanya to her face without her knowing. She simply turned her nose up and rushed out of the house, barking at Edward to follow her. I relaxed the moment she left the house, but my anxiety spiked when everyone else started leaving, too.
Esme kissed my cheek on her way out, giving me a hopeful smile. Carlisle simply kissed my forehead and followed his mate. Emmett mock punched my shoulder and winked at me. I wished I could be as care free as him sometimes, almost like a bird. No worries. Rose gave me a tight hug, promising that everything will be okay. The only ones left in the room were Edward, Alice and Jasper. Jasper grinned at me before walking out, leaving me in the arms of my sister.
"You look beautiful." Those were all the words I needed. She smiled brightly at me and tapped her forehead, winking and dashing out after Jaz. The horn outside honked, and I rolled my eyes. I could hear Tanya complaining about Edward still being in here.
I met Edward's eyes, walking forward to stand in front of him. His expression looked heartbroken, and I couldn't help but put my hand upon his cheek. He leaned his head against it, his eyes never leaving mine, not blinking once out of habit. "I'm trying."
I smiled softly, rubbing his cheek once again. "I know."
"I just- I can't." His voice broke off and I dropped my hand from his cheek, missing the contact already. "The memories just won't come to me."
"When you see me today, they will." I took a step back and motioned from him to get going out of the door. Someone- Tanya- honked the horn again. "Trust me. Now get going before blondie rips your hair out."
"It won't be his hair!" I heard her hiss from outside.
"Listen bitch-" I cut myself off, clenching my fist. She was grating on my last nerve. "Never mind. Just get going, Edward. I'll see you at the church."
I ran up to my room the second Edward sat into the car. I waited until I heard the car turning onto the freeway to actually get ready. I swiftly ran over to my shelves and grabbed my most treasured picture album and walked over to my bed with it. I flipped through the pages and collected the photos I wanted to show Edward.
I grabbed one of him and I a few weeks after we had met. We were standing side by side in our church clothes, my hair and makeup done for once; I hated getting girly as a human. I grabbed another one of him, Alice, and I at another one the Masen's balls. That time Edward and I were promised and everyone knew of it. I grabbed another one from our wedding day, and my throat became tight when I looked at it. We looked beautiful, so happy. We were gazing at each other with so much devotion, so much tenderness. In all of my memories we had to have constant contact, always touching. I sobbed quietly when I picked the last picture. Alice had taken it one of the days she slept over at our house. Edward was sitting on our porch swing with me between his legs. Our hands were laced together and resting on my swollen belly. This was days before the epidemic broke out. We were happy here. Everything was so perfect.
I collected the pictures and carefully placed them on the bed while I got dressed. Stripping off the robe, I held up my beautiful wedding dress and stepped into it. I didn't dare look into the mirror just yet. I hastily, but gently, clasped all of the buttons that ran up my back. My hands softly felt the silk that clung to my body perfectly and I felt as small hysterical smile creep onto my face. Edward was fast to shed this the night of our honey moon.
Without glancing up, I grabbed my beautiful satin shoes and stepped into the comfortable heels. My dress still touched the floor, but not enough to trip over- not that I would trip anyway. Taking a deep breath, I finally looked into the mirror.
Soft and sweet. Curvy and sexy. Gently yet fierce. There was really no combination to describe what I was seeing at the moment. I took a step closer, wanting to touch the angel. Her hand crept up, too. With a start, I looked down at my body. This is me. I was beautiful, mesmerizing. I've never felt this; not since being human. Sure, I knew I was extremely sexy and guys drooled over me. This, though, this was angelic. My face was made up to look soft like a human but fierce like a vampire. Alice had left contacts for me on my vanity; I quickly put them in.
Over my golden eyes, the contacts formed a pretty brown, somewhat the color of my eyes when I was human. It was all part of my plan for Edward to remember me and not marry Tanya. The more I looked like my human self, the more I would trigger his human memories. The dress and everything from our own wedding was to help trigger his memory, and a little bit for theatrical purposes.
Not wanting to over think anything, I grabbed my pictures and raced outside into Alice's Porsche. Careful of my dress, I threw myself into the car and set all of my items onto the passenger seat.
I sped the car away from the house, quickly driving towards the freeway. I pushed the car to it's speed limit as soon as I was on the freeway, trying to quickly catch up with the others. After two minutes of driving, I could see the two cars ahead. I knew that Rosalie, Emmett, Carlisle, and Esme were in the Jeep while Alice, Jasper, Tanya, and Edward were in the Volvo. The Jeep was in front of the Volvo in the left lane. I sped towards them, slowing down once I was behind them. I grabbed my phone and text Alice, who I could see in the backseat with Jasper.
I'm on your six- I text her. Not five seconds later, her head popped up and she looked over the seat. I waved to her and smiled when she winked. Our plan was finally getting somewhere. The rest of the drive was relatively quick, and no one realized I driving behind them due to my shield.
When we all arrived to the church, there were many guests already inside. All of them were vampires; I could smell them. Tanya rushed inside, everyone following after. Alice followed, too, after blowing me a kiss and an encouraging smile. I stayed inside my car until every guest arrived and was out of the lobby. I could hear Tanya and Alice in the dressing room that was in the lobby, along with her sisters, Kate and Irina. Neither of them seemed like they were all that excited about today, which didn't surprise me. Emmett had told me that Kate was actually pretty cool to hang out with. At the time I couldn't believe it, but now realizing how different the two girls were, she seemed pretty blunt and down to earth.
After ten minutes, Alice was walking Tanya out of the room, and into the corridor that the actual ceremony was taking place. I carefully got out of the car, grabbing my pictures as I did so. My shield was up, so no one could hear or see me approaching. Walking into the lobby of the huge church. The music was starting to ring loudly throughout the entire church, knocking through my soul.
The shock of what I was actually planning to do froze me for a moment. What if Edward chooses her? What if he could care less? Will he remember? Can he break everything off? My pain and longing was replaced with determination. It didn't matter if he didn't want me. The very last thing I would do was to get him away from Tanya. My Edward deserved better, and if he so happens to want me to, then it will also make me happy.
But it wasn't the time to worry about that now.
Because right in front me, I stopped at a set of large, wooden double doors. I could hear from the Priest's words that Tanya had made her way down the isle, and they were now starting. Right on cue, the Priest spoke the words I've been waiting for.
"If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace."
Taking a deep breath, I dropped my shield from myself and rounded my shoulders, slamming both doors open as I crashed their wedding. I immediately sought of Edward's eyes, wide with shock and anguish.
"I object."
So? You like? I hope that was okay, it was very difficult to try and portray through words. Review your thoughts and some ideas for the next few chapters!
xoxo- Al.
