Disclaimer: All familiar characters belong to Stephenie Meyer. No infringement of copyrights meant. Only the plot is mine©.

A/N: Sorry…I guess the author's note is getting all to familiar to most of you. Once again, my apologies for not updating earlier as promised. I had some unexpected meetings and deadlines to finish at work and hence the delay. Hope you enjoy this chapter…and advance apologies for the cliff-hanger ;-)

Chapter 13: Offer

BPOV

We signed the papers, left the church and got into the limo. For the entire time, Edward kept his hand around my waist or shoulder or at the small of my back or at least held my hand in his. He seems as content as I was in maintaining some contact, like it was the only convincing proof that we were together and none of this was a dream. Alice and the wedding planner had come up with a list of places to stop at and have pictures taken. We finally made it to the reception center, nearly an hour and half after we had left from the church. Alice quickly re-did my make-up when I got out of the car and made sure that my hair was still held in its place!

We could now hear the DJ announce over the microphone and Edward pulled me towards him, embracing me in his warmth. He gave me a soft kiss on my head, his nose in my hair and I would not have felt it, had I not been hyper-aware of Edward's every touch and presence.

Alice and Jasper walked in hand-in-hand before us and then it was time for us to walk into the hall.

The gathering was huge and I heard a few gasps as we entered. A wide smile broke across my face and I could not keep from doing so. When my eyes quickly scanned the crowd, a familiar face caught my eye, as if it was possible to miss that gangly 6'6" tanned figure. Jake. He nodded his approval when he knew that he had my attention, causing me to blush.

We took our seats as per the plan and the dinner began.

After everyone had finished their meal, the DJ started the music and it was time for the father-daughter dance. Charlie offered me his hand and we walked to the center of the dance floor and started dancing. Half-way through the song, Edward came over to us and Charlie gave me a kiss on the cheek and handed me over to my husband.

The song quickly transformed into another more romantic song. Dancing with Edward was unlike dancing with anyone. He was graceful, elegant and yet so masculine. He held me close as we danced and I heard his breathing hitch a little, every time he dipped me during the song. My giggled to myself. The neck of the wedding gown was décolleté and I was almost sure about the view he had been awarded with when he dipped me. We danced for a few more songs when someone interrupted us.

"Hey, Congratulations Mr. Cullen. Do you mind if I steal your wife for a dance?"

Edward looked at me questioningly and I knew what he was asking as though he had spoken those words out loud.

"Edward, this is Jake and Jake, meet my husband Edward Cullen."

"Nice to meet you Jake and please call me Edward. is my dad."

"Sure. Can I now borrow Bella for one song then?"

"Yeah…but only one. I will back, claiming my wife soon enough."

With that, Edward pecked me on the cheek and left towards the drinks counter.

I stared after him, unable to take my eyes off the retreating form of my husband. It was still hard to believe I was married to Edward. It had felt like a far off incident a couple of months ago…

A deep chuckle brought me out of my thoughts and warmth pooled in my cheeks. I was truly the blushing bride today…Edward brought that side out of me…the confident model girl.

"I guess you owe me a dance since I managed to fly across half the world to get here on time" Jake teased.

He took my one hand in his and placed the other on my lower back. And we started dancing to a slow song…ideal for conversations.

"So Jake…how have you been? Whom did you convince to be your new chick?"

"Yeah…I have been doing fine. I really miss you in Paris. Shooting was so much fun with you around…we just have those blond bimbos now…" He shuddered at the thought. "There is actually something I wanted to talk to you about."

I nodded letting him know that he could go on.

"Vogue wanted our agency to do their cover page for the next issue."

"Wow…that's an awesome break-through for you, Jake! I am so happy for you!" I beamed at him.

"And…I was just wondering if my favorite girl will do the honor of filling their cover page…"

Did he just ask me to model for Vogue. That was a dream come true but their next issue meant… we had about 3 weeks before that. I will be on my honey moon…Sure…Edward and I were going to Paris but I was not going to let work interfere with our time together. He noticed my hesitation and started talking once again.

"It will be an amazing opportunity for you Bells…I know you will be flying to Paris in less than a week and with you the photo shoot never takes more than an hour…its like you know what we are aiming for…you can even bring Edward along so he can see you at work… He will be proud of you…"

"Jake…I don't think it's a good idea to tell him about a photo shoot when we are on our honeymoon."

"Why don't you just try to talk to him about this…eh? You don't have to tell me today…take a couple of days and let me know…."

"Um…okay…but I am not promising anything…mostly it will be the negative!"

"Thanks, Bells!"

The song came to an end and Edward promptly claimed me again. Being in Edward's arms was nice…it felt like home…where I belonged…

"I saw Jake and you in a pretty serious discussion…are you okay?"

"Yeah…I am fine. He was just telling me about work…nothing much."

Edward nodded and held me tightly to his chest…now and then as we swayed to the music he would bend down and kiss my hair and inhale my scent…

Slowly the crowd started to leave and I had been on my feet for long hours… I was exhausted and from the looks of it…so was Edward.

Our families waved their greetings and Alice winked at me and wished me luck. "I will be expecting a call from you bright and early tomorrow morning Isabella…" she gave me one of the mother Alice looks. I meekly nodded. Until that moment I had not been thinking about what was going to happen when Edward and I got to my home. Charlie had gifted us a new bungalow as a wedding present…fully decorated and furnished. That sneaky little pixie had helped him set up everything…along with Esme's help of course!

When we reached the door of the banquet hall, Edward lifted me up, bridal style and walked down the stairs to the waiting limo. We could hear some hooting and cat calls from our family….at least Emmett Jasper and Alice…

There was a loud smack followed by "Rosie baby…I was just prepping Eddie for the night"…it was followed by another smack and by then we got to the limo.

The driver opened the door and Edward set me on the seat gently and pecked me on my lips.

Soon he was by my side and we were driving through the streets of NYC to our home…This day was the happiest ever in my life!