Chapter 21: Heavy Feathers
Renesmee POV:
Aunt Rose was right when she said I'll know the perfect dress the moment I see it. It was more than I could ever ask for and it fitted my shape perfectly. I was completely infatuated with it and I knew Jake would fall in love with me all over again the moment he sees me at the end of the aisle.
We weren't expecting to find the bridesmaid dresses here, but we did. The dress was short and cute and is flexible enough for all the ladies to wear. I was conscious of the fact that Rachel's tummy is growing and she'd be showing a lot more once the wedding comes around. The model wore the dress in a bright yellow color but I asked if the designer would make it a pale pink for me.
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The same designer also will making my mother's dress. I told him all about her fashion tastes and he said he had the perfect fit for her. Aunt Alice approved of it and I'm sure my mom would like it enough to wear it.
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Of course I took plenty of pictures of the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame to send to Jacob. The architecture here is something to die for, it is exquisite. Maybe one day Jake and I could live here with our future family. It couldn't hurt to learn something outside of the American culture. Jake agreed with me and said it would be a good time to live there for a few months before moving down to La Push. We thought it would be best to move to La Push once our future children were older so they'd fully absorb the Quileute tribe and all its greatness. If they aged anything like me, the the wait wouldn't be long.
Alice told me she only saw my first child and she says she's pretty sure I'll have more. Her visions are a bit blurry since she hasn't interacted with many shapeshifters until Jacob. I asked how he or she was like and she wouldn't tell me. I guess I'll have to learn for myself. I couldn't wait to have a beautiful life with Jacob where everyday we'd be in love and together. Hiccups are to be expected but Jake and I could face anything.
Aunt Rose as I found the most beautiful white roses in this small flower shop and we both decided right then and there that we'd have to have this shop make the bouquets and boutonnieres. We gave the owners a hefty tip and they gladly thanked us for it. Rosalie says she'll make sure that the flowers will be imported to France still looking as beautiful as they do here.
Most of the wedding plans were pretty much done. All we really had to do is book reservations at hotels for the guests and for wherever Jake and I plan to spend our honeymoon at. Within a week all the guests would have their RSVPs submitted and we would be able to give the caterers an exact number. It'll never cease to amaze me how quick Alice and Rosalie could work their behinds off to make my dream wedding happen. Planning things will be a breeze for Jake and I now and it's a good thing too since we have to move into our new place soon.
Jacob POV:
Rachel has been crying like a big baby the entire week since I've announced that I'm moving up to Alaska. Today is the day that I give my farewells to the sandy shores of La Push and head up to my new home with Nessie. Just when I thought she got a grip, Rachel started crying twice as bad since I told her the news. Those pregnancy hormones kicked in heavily for her. She was in the beginning of her second trimester and the twins weren't due until the end of June. It was sorta cute to see her sporting her bump and Paul loved to spoil her.
As I taped down my last box I could hear my sister sniffling. Here come the waterworks.
"C'mon Rach." I pulled my sister in for a hug, "Nessie and I promised to be down here for the baby shower and for the birth. And you're going to see us even sooner at the wedding."
"But you're my baby brother! The one who used to cry every time Barney came on and chased Becky around the house whenever she took your action figures!"
I groaned to myself and shook my head at the fact that she really brought that up.
"We'll be back in La Push before you know it and you'll probably have more nieces and nephews to spoil." I reassured her.
That made her smile.
"They'll be pretty cute." Rachel wiped her face.
"See?" I chuckled, "And since Becca, Nessie, and you are pretty close now we'll probably see each other a lot."
Rachel punched my arm playfully, "And even more so because we're your sisters you dork!"
I picked up my box and carried it to the moving truck. Embry and Seth were driving down to Alaska with me to help move in. They're in charge of driving the moving truck and I have to drive down the rabbit. I said my goodbyes to Dad earlier today since he and Charlie had a fishing trip planned out today. Rebecca, Solomon, and my nephews left shortly ago. We had a nice lunch together as Abe insisted that Aunt Ren needs to try animal crackers.
Nessie laughed when I texted her that. She hates sweets unless it's Esme's cookies. It'll be fun seeing her try to pull off actually looking like she is enjoying our red velvet with chocolate mousse cake at the wedding. The house looked gorgeous from the pictures Ness sent me, Esme is really talented with these things. We had a spacious kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and the small dining room connected with it. A nice big flat screen TV with a video game console and a dark brown L-shaped sofa made up our living room. Our master bedroom was fit for a king and queen. It had two walk in closets in our rather large master bathroom. A king-sized bed, a fireplace, and two comfy chairs with a small coffee table was in the actual room. In the master bathroom, we had one of those high tech showers that connected with our hot tub bathtub that looked like it fit even me, the porcelain throne along with a bidet, two nice sinks, and another flat screen TV. Esme knows me so well. Our home had four extra bedrooms, a laundry room, and three bathrooms.
Quil and Seth pulled down the back of the moving truck and we were ready to go. I gave Rachel one last hug, so happy that Paul is on his way back from the grocery store with her chili sauce and bananas. She was a complete wreck right now.
"I'll call you when I get there, Rach. Paul will be here any minute now." I kissed her temple.
"Drive safely boys, don't forget the sandwiches are in the glove department." she said almost incoherently.
I resisted rolling my eyes at her "mommish ways" and slid into my seat in the rabbit. I turned the key in the ignition and looked at the road ahead of me. I am Alaska bound now.
Embry, Seth, and I arrived at my new home at about ten at night. I could see Nessie from the kitchen window with her cute apron on stirring up a pot. Smells like spaghetti. This is something I could look forward to everyday. I warned her that the boys and I like to eat a lot and it looks like she made just enough. I pulled out my key and unlocked the door for the very first time.
Nessie was at the door, she ran vampire fast, she greeted me with the warmest smile and said the two words I've always wanted to hear from her.
"Welcome home." she whispered to me as she wrapped her arms around me to hug me tightly.
All the burning I felt finally went away as was replaced with the most overwhelming happiness I've ever felt. I heard the guys approaching the house and I gave Nessie a firm peck on her lips.
"Nessie, this is Embry and Seth." I pointed at them.
"You both were at the bonfire at Christmas Eve right?" Ness invited them in.
"You bet! Sorry we didn't get a chance to speak, Jake wanted you all to himself." Seth gave me a pat on the back.
"Yeah who knew, Jake could be so selfish?" Embry added.
I shot the two glares and they started laughing hysterically.
"I'm perfectly okay with it, because I don't like sharing either." Nessie winked at me, "Anywho, I made spaghetti you're all welcome to it. Oh, and my parents and Alice will be by to say hello and help unpack. Alice just wants tuxedo measurements to make sure she has her predictions are correct."
"Oh how are your grandparents, Renesmee? I haven't seen them since the wedding." Seth said with a mouthful of spaghetti.
"They're doing great, Grandma Esme and Grandpa Carlisle are actually in London right now." Nessie grinned, "They'll be happy to know you asked about them."
I got my plate of spaghetti and sat down beside Ness. I was so happy to be with her finally after waiting so long. It really all feels like a dream that I haven't woken up from, but it's real. It's all real.
"This is really good." I nearly moaned at the taste.
"Cooking shows come in handy." she grabbed a napkin and wiped off the leftover sauce at the corner of my lips.
"What else did you learn?"
She was about to produce me a list of all the recipes she crammed into her memory but the doorbell interrupted us. We're all about to get busy real soon.
"Embry! Seth! It's nice to see you two." Bella gave them both hugs.
I shook Edward's hand and he waved to the others. Alice wasted no time harassing us with a measuring tape. She had a smug little smirk across her face as if her predictions were correct to begin with.
"Yeah, we're leaving tomorrow morning early since Embry needs help with his mom's shop." Seth told Bella.
"It is really nice that you two came to help, Jake. He'd be a lost cause without you two."
"Not even!" I gasped at Bella's words, "At least I'm not a klutz!"
If Bella could blush she certainly would be right now.
"You know what? I'm telling Rebecca you said that." she took out her phone and started typing fast.
"Becca can't do anything!" I threw my arms up.
"You may be right, but I certainly can!" Bella smirked before she pinched both my ears.
Edward smirked his trademark smirk as he heard me scream and beg for mercy. He had to be getting a kick out of this. He took my out of my misery by placing his hand on Bella's shoulder.
"We came here to help unpack, remember?" he reminded.
Yes, that's exactly what you came for!
Bella squinted her golden eyes at me and then smiled at Edward before walking outside to the moving truck. I turned towards Nessie and placed my hand on the small of her back. Both of her hands rested on my chest and she gave me my favorite smile.
"I think I need you to pinch me so I know it isn't a dream." she murmured.
"I think I'll need the same."
Renesmee's shoulders shook in laughter before she got on her tip toes to give me a kiss. I hummed softly against her lips and pulled her close to me.
"Ah, Nessie. Please call my dear sister Rachel. She's expecting a call from me but I really should help out with getting the boxes in."
Nessie smirked at me and pulled out her phone, "I talked to her an hour ago, she really seems like bananas covered in chili sauce."
"Of course she would."
"Oh, boys we have a couple of air mattresses in the spare bedroom. You're free to use them."
"Thanks Ness!" Embry said as he put his plate in the sink.
Seth and him got out the house to help out Edward, Bella, and Alice. I followed them out and left Nessie to make that phone call.
It's crazy how quick these vampires could work. It didn't take more than a hour to unpack pretty much all of the boxes. Our house really looked like a home now. Embry and Seth called it a night pretty early since they had to wake up at an unreasonable time. This is the first time Nessie and I will share our bed together. We faced each other and stared into each other's eyes as if we could fall into them forever.
"I've wanted this since the moment I met you." I whispered to her.
Renesmee pursed her lips together before leaning in to kiss mine's. We kissed slowly and kept it short. We both knew my supernatural brothers could easily hear us if we started messing around.
"This will be our forever, Jake." her small fingers traveled through my hair.
"Forever." I agreed.
And with that, we fell asleep together. The first of many nights we'd be like this.
A/N: I hope you all caught what I did there! This story did need a short little time skip, I hope you don't mind.