Chapter 21
By 5:00 PM, Alice and Rosalie had my hair and makeup done and all the jewelry was in its place. The only things missing were the actual clothing.
"Now, put your arms up" said Alice
"Why?"
"So I can undress and dress you"
"I think I can do that part myself" I said taking the dress from Rosalie's hands
"But can you do it without messing up your hair and makeup?" she looked at me with a smile because she knew she had won
"No, ok, fine, do it fast" I said putting my arms up. Just 30 minutes before, she had done the same thing to put on me a way too sexy, black, lacey corset, in which I could barely breathe in. Apparently, when we went shopping she dashed into the lingerie store and bought it for me.
"Don't worry; she did the same thing for my honeymoon. It was much, much worse" said Bella patting my arm
"Oh, BOO-HOO, Bella. You go to admit, it came in handy and both you and Edward loved it" Alice said. If Bella could've blushed, she would've been bright red
Alice zipped me up and Bella helped me with my shoes because I could barley breath.
"Listen, Bella, I want to apologize for all the things I did to you in the past, you know before you became what you are now" I said looking in her eyes
"That's ok, Leah, you were just been protective, don't worry, I understand"
"Thank you" I said and we hugged
"There, now. Let's see our creation" Alice said taking my hand and pulling me in front of a curtain. "Emily, could you pull that cord, please?"
"Sure, no problem" The curtain opened to show one of the most beautiful girls had ever seen in my life. It took me a while to realize that I was staring at myself. My hair was smooth and shiny, cut in coats, with bangs that were a little under my eyebrows. My makeup was unbelievable and the dress and shoes looked perfect on me. I had never looked better in my life, not even at Emily's wedding or my high school prom.
"Oh, my God" was the only thing that I could say "Thank you, Alice, Rosalie, everybody"
"You're welcome. It was fun and we're happy that you are happy" said Alice
"I would give you a hug, but I'm afraid I'll mess something up" said Bella
"You look unbelievable" said Kim
"Wait till Embry sees you" said Emily
"Wait till ANYBODY sees you, they aren't going to recognize you" said Rosalie. I noticed that when she said this everybody threw her a significant look, like she had said too much. But I soon forgot that because the nerves were starting to kick in now. I had butterflies in my stomach, my heart was racing and I was shaking. My shaking wasn't the kind that would change me into a four legged freak, it was the one that had my hands and feet feel like ice.
"May I come in?" said Esme from the hall
"Sure, mom" said Alice. Esme entered with a camera behind her back and a shy smile.
"Wow, you look gorgeous, Leah"
"Thank you, Esme"
"Your mom called and asked me to take pictures" She showed me the camera
"Uh, ok"
"You're ready to go. Picture time" said Rosalie
They made me go down to the base of the stairs, where Esme took at least 50 pictures. By then, the rest of the Cullen guys entered the room
"Well, look at you" said Edward
"You look very pretty, Leah" said Carlisle with a smile.
"Thank you" I said once more. I wasn't used to many people telling me I looked pretty and gorgeous. Emmett just wolf-whistled and jasper gave me a smile, sensing my embarrassment. I had to look down so they wouldn't see me blushing.
Five minutes later, I heard a car approaching and then a knock on the door. I knew at once it was Embry and I couldn't breath, my heart started racing once more.
"Relax, Leah" said Alice squeezing my shoulders
"And remember to breath" said Emmett with a laugh. I was sitting at the couch and heard when Edward got up, walked to the door, opened it and let Embry in. I looked up just in time to see when he came over to me with a tender, loving smile. He had a dark blue long-sleeved shirt that was open at the top with black dress pants and shoes. His hair had been cut again but to his chin this time.
"Wow, you look, wow" he said taking me by the hand and helping me up
"You too" I said giving him a kiss
"You ready to go?"
"Yeah, let's go"
"Uh, wait, here" said Alice handing me a small handbag. I opened it and saw a cell phone, a camera and lip gloss.
"Thanks" I said walking to the door with Embry
"Wait, we forgot to take pictures" said Esme
"Right, forgot" I said turning back and standing at the bottom of the stairs with Embry
After 30 minutes of taking MORE pictures, we were able to leave.
He opened the door of his car and helped me in. He was such a gentleman, one of the many things I loved about him.
"Where are we going?" I asked as we drove down the highway
"You'll see" he said taking my hand and kissing it.