First things first….
Disclaimer: I still don't own it, okay? If I did, I'd be off on some tropical island somewhere being pampered. Damn it! Why didn't I think of this? Onward!
Oh my! Is this a new chapter of 'Leap of Faith'? Why, yes it is! Hiya readers! Remember me? I do apologize for the lengthy time between these chapters. I just don't have time to write like I used to and it kills me! There's a bit of a lemon here. Will that make up for anything? I hope it does even though I'm pretty sure I'm AWFUL at writing lemons, haha. So here is the big day! Hope you enjoy it. There will probably only be about two more, maybe three, chapters after this one. I do have some outtakes that I want to do and will be posting on the LOF outtakes (be sure to follow that if you aren't). Shutting up now!
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BPOV
I can't believe I'm getting married today. For so long I had believed this day might never come for me. When my parents died, I withdrew into myself and never dared to dream that I would leave my cocoon of loneliness I had created for myself. Then one little ad in the newspaper changed everything for me. After a few letters, some misunderstandings, a whole lot of arguing and avoidance; I found myself hopelessly in love and ready to start a life with a wonderful man. All morning I had been excited and nervous and now I was only moments away from walking towards him to say my vows, to pledge my love and my life to him forever. Oh how I wish my parents could be here with me. My heart ached so much for their loss at this moment but I knew they were looking down on me today, smiling on our union.
"Ready Bella?" Billy asked as he took my arm.
"Yes," I replied smiling at him as my heart began to race with anticipation.
I fidgeted with my dress for a moment, wanting to look perfect and Billy squeezed my arm.
"You look beautiful, honey. Don't worry."
Rachel had worked diligently day and night to help me alter my mother's wedding gown so it would fit me and look more modern. I was so pleased with the outcome and so happy to have something of my mother's with me on this special day. I was wearing a small pin on my sleeve that my father had worn daily, a silver comb in my hair that Edward had given me and Rachel let me borrow the sapphire necklace that her mother had worn at her own wedding. I was all set.
The back door to the house opened and we walked out towards the gazebo where my sweet Edward was waiting for me. We walked around the back of the guests and finally made our way to the makeshift aisle we had created in the backyard. As everyone stood for my bridal march, I looked up and my eyes finally beheld his face. We had been kept apart for the traditional 24 hours but it had felt like an eternity. Seeing him smile at me like he was right now made me feel like I was home. How could I ever love someone more?
The walk toward him seemed like it would never end but we finally made it and he took my hand as Billy offered it to him.
"Who gives this woman to be wed?"
"Her parents and I do," Billy replied, tears apparent in his voice. He had told me before the ceremony that when asked this question he would include my parents. He felt that, even though they weren't there to speak the words themselves, they should have a part in it. I was deeply touched and so happy that he did.
"Thank you. You all may be seated."
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony."
The reverend continued with his speech but I could only focus on Edward. I tried to concentrate on what the reverend was saying but I just couldn't. I felt as if we were in a bubble all to ourselves. I couldn't stop staring at him as I silently thanked God for giving me such a wonderful companion.
"I do," I heard Edward say softly but with such conviction that I couldn't help but smile at him.
"Bella, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband. To love, honor and cherish, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others and keeping only unto him for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do!" I practically yelled which made me blush fiercely. I heard Edward chuckle along with our little gathering of guests and I wanted to find a hole somewhere to crawl into. However, the look of absolute adoration on Edward's face calmed me and my embarrassment was soon forgotten.
"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Edward, you may kiss your bride."
Loud claps and yells could be heard from our guests as Edward grabbed me, tipped me backwards and kissed me with as much passion as was acceptable in front of a group of people. Too soon he pulled away from me, lifted us back up and caressed my face with his hand.
"Hi, Mrs. Masen," he said with a smile.
"Hi, Mr. Masen."
"I love you so much."
"I love you too," I replied leaning up to kiss him once more.
"Alright you two! There'll be plenty of time for that later. Let's eat!" Jacob yelled. Nessie smacked him upside the head.
"Ouch, what was that for?" He asked petulantly.
"For acting like a child and ruining their romantic moment!"
"Awe sweetheart, I'm hungry."
"You're always hungry, Jacob Black!" Nessie walked away muttering things about him that none of us probably needed to hear and he walked behind her like a whipped puppy. Poor Jake, we knew who would rule that roost.
"Come, love, let's join our guests for a little while but not too long. I have plans for you later and I want you all to myself."
"Do you now?" I asked as my heart began to race.
"Yes indeed," he replied, his eyes filled with desire.
I was ready to explore this part of our life together and I'll admit; I was as anxious to get this part over as he was so we could begin our own private celebration. Yet, I was still nervous. My own mother had talked to me a little bit about what to expect on my wedding night but she still left me with lots of questions. Thankfully I had Esme. One night we sat down and she answered all of my questions. I was still a little apprehensive but she had assured me that everything would be okay. I knew it would. Edward loved me and I knew he would be gentle and take care of me. I knew I didn't have to worry about him hurting me unnecessarily.
~~LOF~~
Our guests had finally left and we were alone in my family home. As a wedding present, Nessie and Rachel—along with the help of a reluctant Jake who did not want to be involved in our love life—took one of the guestrooms and turned it into a room fit for royalty. It was beautiful and just perfect for our first night together as husband and wife. Since we wouldn't really be having a traditional honeymoon, I was thrilled that we would have this time together.
Edward stood behind me in the doorway and wrapped his arms around me. He leaned down to kiss me on the neck and let his head rest on my shoulder.
"Would you like a few minutes to get comfortable sweetheart?"
"Yes, thank you."
"I'll just be across the hall. Let me know when you're ready for me to come back."
"Okay," I replied quietly, "I'll be quick. I don't want to be away from you too long."
He turned me around to face him then and smiled sweetly at me before giving me a quick kiss.
"Sounds good to me; I don't want to be away from you too long either."
I closed the door behind his retreating figure and began to work quickly to get ready. Rachel had given me a beautiful new nightgown just for this night and I couldn't wait for him to see it. I ran around the room gathering everything I needed and then got ready to take off my dress. Suddenly I realized I had lots of buttons on the back of the dress and no way to unbutton them myself. I would have to call Edward back. Sighing, I went to the door. The noise of the door made Edward—who I was surprised to see was just sitting in the hallway waiting—jump to his feet.
"Is everything okay?" He asked nervously.
"Umm…well…you see. I…um…I was getting ready and after I gathered all of my things I realized that I have all of these buttons on my dress and there is no way that I can unbutton them by myself. I need your help," I replied shyly. I could feel the heat of my blush on my cheeks.
Edward walked towards me with a patient and loving grin on his face. He held his hand out to me, beckoning me to him.
"Come, love, let's take care of that for you."
I took his hand and he led me back into the bedroom, closing the door behind us.
He turned me away from him and gently gathered my hair moving it over my shoulder and out of the way. His fingers made quick and steady work of the buttons but once he had unbuttoned them all he didn't leave. Instead, he leaned in to kiss the back of my neck and wrapped his arms around me.
"Edward?"
"Mmm, yes love?"
"Don't you want to see my new nightgown?"
He chuckled and nuzzled behind my ear make me shiver.
"Maybe another time. I don't have the strength to wait any longer. Is that okay?"
"More than okay," I sighed.
He gently removed every article of clothing on my body and soon I stood before him completely bare.
"Oh, my sweet Bella. I've never seen anything more beautiful," he whispered. He gathered me into his arms, kissing me passionately as his hands caressed every inch of skin he could reach. I lifted my hand between us and began to undo his tie.
"Off," I said, wanting to feel his skin on mine.
"Yes, love," he replied with a smile. Together we ridded him of his wedding attire and there we were before each other, ready to fully become husband and wife.
"Love me," I whispered.
"Always," he replied.
He picked me up, bridal style and carried me over to the bed, placing me down gently. He laid down beside me and leaned in for a kiss unlike any we had ever shared before. When we finally broke away, his eyes began to drink in my body. He ran his finger across my lips, down my neck, between my breasts and down to my navel which he circled for a moment before making his way back up.
Suddenly his mouth was on my breast while his hand continued to explore. I thought I was going to explode from the sensations running rampant through my body. I didn't know such pleasure ever existed.
"Edward," I cried out as his ministrations became more passionate.
"Is this okay?" He asked detaching his mouth briefly.
"Oh yes, don't stop."
He continued on for a bit switching from one breast to another, and then kissing my neck, my stomach, my face, my lips. He was everywhere and yet still I needed and wanted more.
"More," I cried.
He smiled that smile at me, the one that I once would have loved to slap right off of his face but the one that now just sent me into a whirlwind of desire.
"Please, Edward!"
"As you wish, Mrs. Masen."
He kissed me once more but I ripped myself away from him as his hand rested between my legs and he began to stroke me. I let out a strangled cry as I was overwhelmed with desire.
"So beautiful," he whispered. "I love you, Bella."
"Love you," I panted unable to get more words out. Soon I was crying out even louder as my body exploded in the most intense pleasure I had ever experienced.
Edward continued to gently stroke me as I came back down to earth. I stared at him in wonder.
"Wow," I sighed making him smile.
We kissed once more and he began to move himself to be on top of me.
"I wish I could say this next part would be as pleasurable for you but I'm afraid it will hurt. I don't want to hurt you."
"Edward," I said, placing a finger on his lips to hush him, "I know but it will be fine. Even though there will be pain it will be a moment I will cherish because it is with you."
He kissed me softly and moved his head to the side to nuzzle my neck.
"I promise to be as gentle as possible."
"I know you will. I love you. I trust you. Everything will be okay."
His face remained in the crook of my neck as I felt him position himself at my entrance. Slowly he pushed in. At first it did not hurt at all. It felt odd yet slightly pleasurable and I moaned.
"Okay?" He asked.
"Okay," I said, "keep going."
He moved even further inside of me and I began to feel a bit of a sting.
"I'm sorry," he grunted suddenly and pushed the rest of the way in quickly making me cry out.
It was painful but not as much as I had feared. He stopped briefly finally moving his face to look at me. He stared into my eyes, questioning me with his until finally I nodded my head and smiled encouragingly at him.
He began to move gently and soon his thrusts built up a steady but soft momentum. I was in awe of this sweet, gentle man. I know this pace was not easy on him but he never once complained because he wanted to take care of me. Though my body would not allow me the pleasure I had earlier, I found that a different kind of pleasure as I watched his face twist in satisfaction. He was so beautiful with his head thrown back and his muscles flexing with every move. Soon his thrusts became more erratic but still gentle as he groaned.
"Bella!" He cried out loudly as he spilled within me and slumped forward. He rolled off to my side and pulled me to him, hugging me close.
"I'm sor…."
"Don't you dare say you're sorry Edward. We both knew our first time wasn't going to be our most pleasurable. It was lovely and I know next time will be even better."
He smiled this big, goofy smile at me and laughed at the fierce look I was giving him.
"I love you, Mrs. Masen."
"Love you too."
We cuddled there together for a while, talking about our special day, Jake and Nessie's upcoming wedding and our future plans until we finally fell into a peaceful sleep where we dreamed of our new life together.
Yay! They finally did it folks….I meant they got married! Well…they did that too, hehe. Hope all of you enjoyed it. Hang in there with me. We're in the home stretch. Once this story is complete I will work on outtakes here and there. I will also work on a new story but I hope to write many chapters on it before I start posting anything so I can avoid long waits for updates. Thanks to all of you who continue to read and review. It means so much to me. Until next chapter…..