Chapter 10
The Ice Queen Has A Heart
Rosalie Hale
I was truly surprised by how beautiful Crescencia looked in her dress that Alice had made for her. I had gone out earlier to check on the boys and see if they had messed any of the decorations up. It was beautiful, I'd have to give Alice and her that much. The white and red roses were beautiful, scattered on the tan sand. The red seemed to come out even more. Edward had been standing at the rose covered arbor when Carlisle arrived with the priest.
The aisle was nothing much a piece of fabric Esme had been able to embroider within the past few days for the wedding. They had done a wonderful job creating this setting for them. There were no chairs since we were the only people going to be there. Crescencia was still back at the house with Alice and Esme. She wasn't having second thoughts as most brides probably would have been if their wedding was rushed like this. She was still having problems with the morning sickness. Carlisle had tried to give her things throughout the night that would help, but none of it seemed to.
"Rosalie, where's Esme and Alice?" Carlisle asked looking over at me. "I figured we should get started with the ceremony soon."
"They are back at the house still. Crescencia is still having trouble with the morning sickness." I was still jealous. Edward and she were having child when I could have none.
"Rosalie, stuff the jealousy!" Edward growled lightly as he joined us. "I didn't know I would get her pregnant. You think I wanted to be able to bring her home with me this way?"
"No, I don't, Edward, but I will still be jealous. She is getting to experience the one thing that I want to be able to." I said before stalking back to the house. I was in the master bedroom with Esme, Alice, Emmett, Jasper, and Crescencia.
"What's wrong, Rose petal?" Emmett asked coming to hug me. He knew I was having a rough time accepting that we would soon have two new additions to our small family.
"Nothing, Em," I answered. His strong arms held me tightly to his large chest.
Crescencia's brown eyes were drilling holes into me. I knew she had grown to care about all of us in her own way, but I was certain she didn't care about me. I had made it very apparent I didn't want her in this family, but she seemed to still care.
"Rosalie," she said, her accent very heavy. I had to admit, being the vain bitch I was, that I liked the sound of it. But I was also stunned, along with the rest of the room I believe, that she had not had spoken my name in syllables like she did everyone else's.
"Yes, Cres," I asked turning to see her standing next to Emmett and I.
"I am caus-ing you pain?" She asked, her brown eyes looking sad.
My voice caught in my chest. How could she see past my icy exterior and know what her pregnancy was doing to me?
"Yes and no, Cres," I said taking her hands in mine. "I'm not able to have children, Cres… But I'm happy that you will be able to bless us with a new member of the family."
Her eyes were still sad. I knew she could tell that I wasn't telling the whole truth. I smiled and pressed a soft kiss to her cheek. I was certain that we would eventually become close, once she was not longer pregnant. It wasn't that I had anything against her while she was pregnant; it was just hard to be close to her. The jealousy would probably hurt me so much and I didn't want to risk hurting her feelings.
"You sure?" She continued as she stared into my eyes.
"I'm sure, Cres," I said before releasing her hands. "Esme, does she have her something borrowed?"
Esme was in thought for a few minutes before shaking her head.
"That was the only thing we couldn't think of for her." Esme said looking at me strangely.
"Give me just a moment," I said before I went down the hallway to Emmett's and my room.
I quickly went through my jewelry until I found the first piece Emmett had ever given me. I took it back to the master bedroom with a small smile.
"Cres, Emmett gave me for our first Christmas. I want you to wear it for your wedding to Edward. It would me a great deal to me." I said as I clipped the necklace around her neck. "It looks much better against your complexion."
"Gracias." Crescencia said smiling. The sadness was gone from her eyes for now.
"You're welcome, Cres." I said taking her hands in mine again. "Why don't we get you down to the beach so you can get married to the man of your dreams?"
Edward Anthony Masen Cullen
I was standing at the arbor. I was desperate to know what Crescencia looked like in her dress. Alice had created a beautiful dress for her, but I couldn't wait to see it on her.
"Carlisle, they are taking forever." I said exasperated. The priest chuckled with Carlisle. I was so close to running up to the house and bringing her here myself.
"Calm down, Edward," Carlisle said placing his hands on my shoulders.
I tried when I finally heard Crescencia's mental voice grow nearer. I smiled turning my back to the end of the aisle. I couldn't watch as she walked towards me. I had to prepare myself for the beauty of her. I knew she would take my breath away when I saw her. But my attempt to prepare myself for how beautiful she looked when I turned around were not enough. I had only turned around to look before she reached me because her thoughts were on the verge of pain. She thought I felt forced into marrying her.
She looked absolutely stunning as I watched her walk up the aisle, her arm looped through Esme's. The dressed was very Greek like and flattering to her body. I wasn't sure if the glow she had was because of her being pregnant or the love we shared, but I certainly wasn't going to be picky about which it was. I didn't care. She looked absolutely beautiful.
When Esme and Crescencia finally reached me, I officially couldn't take my eyes off of her. I took her hands in my own, bringing them to my lips for a chaste kiss before we began the ceremony. It felt like the priest was smiling at the both of us, but I wasn't sure. I couldn't take my eyes off of her. It wasn't until he began to speak that I even realized I had been staring at her.
"We are gathered here today in the face of this company, to join together Edward Anthony Masen Cullen and Crescencia Cèlia Guzman in matrimony; which is an honorable and solemn estate and therefore is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently and soberly. Into this estate these two persons present come now to be joined. If anyone can show just cause why they may not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.
"Edward, do you take Crescencia for your lawful wedded wife, to live in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love, honor, comfort, and cherish her from this day forward, forsaking all others, keeping only unto her for as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked, his eyes staring at me.
"I do," I said unable to look away from Crescencia.
"Crescencia, do you take Edward for your lawful wedded husband, to live in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love, honour, comfort, and cherish him from this day forward, forsaking all others, keeping only unto him for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do," she answered, her eyes sparkling. Her English was flawless. I kissed her hands again.
"Now the couple shall exchange their vows and wedding rings." The priest said and I quickly went first. I figured for our first wedding we could go a little traditional.
"I, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, take you, Crescencia Cèlia Guzman, to be my wife, knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this day, I give to you, in the presence of God and our family, my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful husband in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as
through the good times and the bad.
"I further promise to love you without reservation, honor and respect you, provide for your needs as best I can, protect you from harm, comfort you in times of distress, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." I took the bright gold band from Jasper and slipped it onto Cres' left hand ring finger. "With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment."
Crescencia stared at the ring on her finger, trying to keep herself from crying. She was also hesitant in her mind. I could tell that she was frightened that she would mess the vows up.
"It's okay, darlin'," I heard Jasper say to her as he moved to stand behind her. "None of us will care. All you have to do is say them."
She nodded deftly before looking into my eyes. Her chocolate ones were sparkling with unshed tears as she began.
"I, Crescencia Cèlia, take you, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, to be my husband, secure in the knowledge that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this day, I give to you in the presence of God and our family, my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful wife in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad.
"I further promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve (higher/all of your) goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Cres said. I was completely blown away. Her English was perfect other than her accent. She took my wedding band from Rosalie and placed it on my finger. "With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment."
I smiled at her, wishing that I could easily express my feelings as she was. Her tears were falling down her cheeks slowly. It was ruining her make-up, and Alice was mentally throwing a fit, but I didn't care. She was beautiful no matter what. She hadn't even needed the make-up!
"May this couple be prepared to continue to give, be able to forgive and experience more and more joy with each passing day, with each passing year. Edward and Crescencia, are now beginning their married life together, we hope that they may have loving assistance from their family, the constant support of friends, and a long life with good health and everlasting love. In so much as Edward and Crescencia have consented to live forever together in wedlock, and have witnessed the same before this company, having given and pledged their troth, each to the other, and having declared same by the giving and receiving of a ring, I pronounce that they are husband and wife." The priest said smiling at the two of us. "You may now seal the promises you have made with each other with a kiss."
Our kiss wasn't chaste. I couldn't keep it simple when she was standing there so beautifully in front of me. I held her close, one hand slipping into her hair while the other slid down to rest on her back. Her hands rested on my chest, taking hold of my shirt in her tiny fists. And that was when I felt it. There wasn't just one quick heart beat in her womb, there were two. We were having twins. I pulled away, shocked but hiding it easily.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the loving couple, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen."
Carlisle was standing behind us with the ink pen and the marriage license. I let Crescencia sign first as I quietly spoke with Carlisle.
"Twins, Carlisle," I whispered shocked. "She's having twins!"
"Edward, we'll deal with that later." Carlisle said patting my shoulder. "Just sign the license and the priest will be gone so we can take care of it."
I quickly did so, and pulled Crescencia tightly to me. I was sure that I hadn't hurt her. Esme was coming over and giving us both hugs. I was so taken aback by the fact that Crescencia was pregnant with twins that I didn't realize that Jasper was busily trying to calm Cres down. I was frightened until I realized she was just crying because of how happy she was.
"Cres, darlin', it's okay. You're getting' to come home with us," Jasper said and I let her go. I wasn't going to be any help at this point and time. "Come on and let's go back to the house. Esme has dinner done."
"Edward," she whispered looking back at me.
"Go on, Cres," I said kissing her cheek. "I'll be there in a few minutes. Dad, Emmett and I are gonna clean up out here."
She smiled immediately as she accepted my answer. She walked with Jasper and the rest of the family back to the house while Carlisle, Emmett, and I stayed behind. The priest had already left. My mind went straight back to Crescencia and her having twins.
"Carlisle, how is that possible?" I asked angrily. I was pacing, my hands tugging painfully at my hair. "I could handle her being pregnant with one, but two?"
"Edward, I don't know how she is pregnant with twins. Unless it runs in her family or your human one, I couldn't tell you why. But she will be just fine," Carlisle said and I knew right then and there he was lying.
"Carlisle, she will be at a higher risk!" I yelled pacing even more. Emmett was busy cleaning.
"Edward, calm you sorry-newly-married ass down." He growled looking at me. "Be thankful you're having kids with her!"
"They'll kill her, Emmett!" I punched Emmett, or tried to at least. I may have been the fast one, but Emmett could catch a punch easily.
"Edward, you can easily change her once she has had them! She doesn't have a clue what we are yet, and I suggest you tell her. She deserves to know what kind of life she has married into." Emmett said before releasing my hand. "Be honest with her, Edward, or she will choose to die instead of being married to you."
Rosalie Hale
We had just gotten back to the house when I caught the sound of two fast paced heart beats coming from Crescencia. She was having twins. I knew Edward had been acting differently after they had kissed during the ceremony, but I hadn't been able to figure out why. I didn't want to tell Crescencia though. I knew Edward would probably murder me if I did and I didn't want her to start asking questions about how I knew that she was carrying twins. Edward had to be the one to tell her what we were and that she was carrying vampire twins.
"Crescencia," I said calmly as I sat down next to her. Edward had no idea that she had been practicing her English with Jasper and Emmett every night when he would leave the house.
"Sì, Rosalie?" She asked smiling at me. Okay, she was still slipping back into her native tongue on occasion, but the two of them had taught her enough that she could easily follow any of our conversations.
"Are you hungry?" I asked smiling at her. "You're eating for two now and we don't want either you or the baby being under fed."
"I've got her plate right her, Rosie," Jasper said. I hated that nickname with a passion. "Here ya go, darlin'."
"Gracias, Jasper." She ate quietly and slowly, as if she didn't want to show how hungry she was. Alice had made sure to feed her well before the wedding, but I was sure she was feeling the effects of the pregnancy.
Edward came back into the house, his features seeming worn and tired until he walked over to Crescencia. He took her hands in his own and kissed them. You love her almost as much as Emmett loves me… Or as much as Carlisle loves Esme. I thought at him, happy to finally see him happy. Yes, I knew I was a bitch majority of the time, but I had my gentle and sweet moments.
"Cres, I have something…. I have some things that I need to talk to you about." He said quietly. I knew immediately he was going to tell her the whole truth.
Edward, do you really believe telling her now would be best? She could easily walk away from you now. The marriage could be annulled and she will die because she left you. Wait until we are back at home in Forks! I thought at him, practically screaming. He shook his head. He was honestly going to tell her now of all the future times he had to tell her.
"Crescencia, I love you with all of my being, but I've kept things hidden from you. I can't continue to lie to you." Edward said staring at her. Even I could feel the confusion coming off of her in waves… Or maybe Jasper was trying to show Edward how confused she was.
"What do you mean?" Her eyes were wide, frightened like a deer in the headlights of a car.
"Crescencia, you are married to a vampire."
And with those words, I was certain my brother had just pissed his immortal future away. He was going to go to the Volturi and ask to die if she left him. And I was certain she would. But there was nothing that could prepare me for Crescencia's response to Edward's honesty. Not even if you had told me how she would react before he had told her. And Alice hadn't said a word yet. She was waiting for Crescencia's reply and decision…. Which none of us were prepared for.
Translations (In Order of Appearance in Story)
Gracias. ~ Thank you.