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Chapter 27
EPOV
I was nervous not because I was getting married but because I wasn't sure if Bella was ready.
The day was filled with pandemonium and one disaster rolling into another. Try as I may my thoughts kept going back to the beautiful woman who was about to become my wife and the mother of my children, I had accomplished so many of my life goals in the short space of time since I had gotten to know Bella that nothing before it made any sense what so ever, or held any significance. My greatest happiest moments have all been spent with her…the love of my life.
I was beyond happy that Bella was going to have my children but I was scared shitless that she was so small and the babies might harm her.
I had spent and endless amount of time talking to my dad about Bella and the risks. I have been doing every possible thing to minimize her risk of strain.
The dress she was making had her so happy that I had no control over how much she was doing even though Esme promised to keep an eye on her.
The day Esme returned from the final fitting she was sobbing hysterically and when she told me Bella had made her a mother of the bride outfit I was once again taken aback by her. She always seemed to do the most unexpected thing, and was one of the most selfless people I had ever come across and I was not just feeling this way because she was the woman I loved.
She was amazing. I had arranged for the girls to be her because they were now part of our family and their presence was needed. I had a whole staff of doctors and nurses to monitor them constantly.
I could never thank God enough for filling my life with Bella's presence. She seemed to bring a whole room to life by just walking in.
I was fidgeting nervously Praying to God to bring the beautiful Bella to me so we can be married. I cannot live a life without her.
Jasper was disappointed to learn that Bella was taking my name as he was going to be the last in the Whitlock Family but with his own little one on the way he realized the name will live on and he seemed to be okay with the idea.
I was pacing the front isle as a helicopter from the press circled the air. Emmett huffed in annoyance at the vultures crashing our big day.
My security team was on high alert with the wedding and I felt reassured knowing they were there.
I got the message that Bella was on the move and making her way over to the beach. The girls were all smiling happily at me and they looked beautiful and radian.
Emmett put his hand reassuringly on my shoulder while my father waited patiently for my mother who went to help my Bella dress.
My heart nearly leapt out of my chest when I saw my mom hop of a Harley, followed by Alice and Rose whom I must apologize to because I hardly noticed them while I patiently waited for Bella.
My heart stopped as Jasper helped her off the Harley. He sexy legs on display and looking so hot, the photographer continued snapping.
The most beautiful woman in the world stood at the bottom of the isle and smiled to me.
She wore a tiny crown and a veil trailed behind her head with the white dress that framed her whole body. My fingers itched to move forward and remove her from Jasper arm. I saw Jasper looking severely emotional as he led Bella down the isle.
I chose to have them play Boys II Men I swear for Bella while she walked down the isle.
I just seemed right. She held my gaze as she walked down an arch formed by the girls all of them seemed overjoyed that she was finally happy. Both Bella and Jasper reached the front of the Isle and when Bella's eyes landed on the massive portrait framed of her parents proudly stating MR & MRS Whitlock on Bella's side of the Isle. Bella's eyes watered but she tried to smile while Jasper turned and kissed her before placing her hand in mine. She moved forward with lightning speed and pulled me into a deep kiss. I didn't want to stop but I felt her sob against me.
"Isabella?" I asked taking my thumb and wiping a tear from her cheek while she smiled weekly at me.
"So..rrr..yyy" she sobbed and looked over to the portrait again.
She clung to me with all her will power, the lit candle that was directly in front of the portrait died but started up promptly.
I held my breath as I felt my bride to be shake with sobs.
Rose and Alice moved forward to talk to her but she held onto me.
"Promise me you won't ever leave me like they did" she cried against my chest.
I pulled Bella away from me and knelt down so I was eye to eye with my beautiful bride.
"I can't promise that but I can promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you forever, I will be with you for eternity to matter what. You are my life" I said as she kissed me again.
She looked up at me with the most beautiful smile and peeked around at Jasper who was sobbing and winked.
She calmed down enough for the service to start and instead of having Bella stand next to me holding my hand. I pulled her against my chest and held her while we both faced the minister.
"Who gives this woman to this man" The minister started.
Then Rose, Alice, Jasper, and Emmett stepped forward as one and said "We do" then stepped back. These people were way too possessive and involved in our life.
But Jasper and the rest of them just smiled.
Bella's smile lit up her whole face and she seemed to light up the whole room with her presence. Everyone seemed overjoyed at her happiness.
"If there is anyone that can give just cause as to why these two should not be joined into holy matrimony speak now or forever hold your peace." The minister started the service with that as we both asked to have it done that way.
We waited with baited breath, but thankfully not one peep was heard as the official ceremony started.
Isabella Whitlock, please face Edward Cullen and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life.
These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.
These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family
These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief wrack your mind.
These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.
Edward Cullen, please hold Isabella Whitlock's hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life.
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go
These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you've both had a long hard day.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times
These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.
They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.
God, bless these hands that you see before you this day. May they always be held by one another. Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment. Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. Help these hands to continue building a relationship founded in your grace, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for your perfection. May Edward and Isabella see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.
We ask this in your name, Amen.
"Edward you may continue with your vows" the minister said turning to me.
I turned to look Bella in the eye and see the love of my life hanging on my every word.
As Shakespeare said:
"Love comforteth like sunshine after rain…
Love's gentle spring doth always fresh remain."
Your love, my darling Isabella, has been to me my soul's comfort. It is warm, it is strong, it is refreshing, and it is true. I am grateful for your smile, your tender touch, your very essence, you. And I look forward to every day that I shall spend with you.
I promise you that my love will always remain fresh as a morning in springtime yet never waning. I promise you that I shall hold you, respect you, support you and honor you for as long as I live.
You are the most amazing woman and nothing would make me prouder than to grow old with your magnificent and I promise to spend each day telling you just how much I love you and how important you are to me. I need you like the air I breath, and the blood that pulses through my vanes pulse for you and you alone. Everyone else pales in comparison to you my beautiful Bella.
She leaned forward and kissed me.
"Isabella you may continue with your vows" The minister said to Bella.
A tear ran down her cheek as she tried to steady her breathing. She glanced over her shoulder to the photo of her parents before she smiled at me.
BPOV
I was brought to tears yet again as I heard Edward's vows showing his love for me.
"I was thinking of a poem before when I was getting ready and now I am going to fuck it up" I said and blushed at my outburst as Edward comfortingly rubbed my hand and everyone laughed
"I think it starts, 'I carry your heart in my heart. I am never without it. Anywhere I go, you go.' I'm probably messing the whole thing up, but I think the end goes, 'And this is the wonder that keeps the starts apart. I carry your heart. I carry it in my heart.' So I guess what I'm saying is, let's just try to love each other and persevere.
Past my mind, beyond my heart, I love you from my soul. And that's the space where only you and God dwell.
There just isn't word to tell you how deeply you are loved and cherished. I always knew you were the one that could look into my eyes and see my soul. I don't question your commitment to us, and I know that there's nothing that we can't work through. And I accept you as my partner and as my best friend, above all others. It's a miracle to find the kind of peace and happiness that you've given me. And in honor of that miracle, I pledge before our family and friends to love and to cherish you forever.
"Please could you take each other hands for the rings." The minister said as I took Edward hand.
"Edward Cullen do you take Isabella to be you lawfully wife, to love honor and cherish from this day forward in sickness and in health for better or worse till death do you part?"
"I do" Edward said proudly rubbing my hand
"And do you Isabella Whitlock take Edward Cullen to be your lawfully husband, to love honor and cherish form this day forward in sickness and in health for better or worse till death do you part?"
"I do," I said smiling shyly at Edward and he smiled at me.
I only saw Edward and nothing else.
"You may place the rings," the minister said.
Emmett put the ring in Edwards's hand gently giving him a hug and winking at me. He slipped the ring on my finger while I slid the ring on his.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife"
We looked into each other's eyes and before the minister could say it. I was wrapped in Edward's warmth.
He dipped me back as he kissed me fiercely.
"You may kiss the bride," the minister laughed.
We looked up and the minister smiled while he led us to a table to sign a register, I place my signature next to Edward's.
We were both tackled by our family member to congratulate us. I was finally Mrs. Cullen.
We tried to spend as little time humanly possible on portraits with and headed over to the reception as soon as we were able.
We entered the tent and it was perfect, my fairytale wedding.
The roof of the tent was bathed in little shiny lights, there were white and pink flowers everywhere and candles flickered off every surface. The center pieces were lovely vases adorned with flowers and floating candles.
The light made our initials reflected on the floor EIC and I looked amazing. The tables were beautiful with chair tie back and all.
There was no wedding more perfect that this one. It had a magnificent ambiance.
My parent's portrait had been brought in and placed front and center with a beautiful array of flowers.
The roof was dripping with crystals. The cake was just like I wanted it, little cupcakes with the letter C on it.
We made our way into the tent.
"Ladies and Gentleman I would like to introduce for the first time to you Mr. And Mrs. Edward Cullen" Emmett announced as we got ready to take our seats.
I smiled at Edward because I was now Mrs. Cullen. He held my hand while they started the speeches and the starters were served.
"I am the self appointed Master of Ceremony, and also brother of the Groom. I wanted to say something memorable that would have people going dude you are a legend. So I want to tell you all about the night I slept with Bella." Emmett started and people gasped.
"Nah, just kidding! I did however spend the night comforting her from a storm. Edward has always been the type of brother every one wished they could have. He is supportive strong and passionate. He has always supported my choices even if they were wrong. He would never so I told you so dip-shit, even though I could see that is what he really wanted to say. He would turn to me and say. No how do we get out of this mess together. I am honored to stand here today and tell you all that I cannot find a more worthy husband to the awesomeness that is Isabella. She brings a smile to my brother's face and leaves him happy. Edward you have always been the passion behind me the drive for me. I want to thank you for being the best brother anyone could ever ask for. I love you but I swear to God that if you ever hurt Bella I will hunt you down and kill you. Bella you are an amazing woman and I love you like a sister. Even if I have seen you buck naked. I will always be here to support you no matter what. You look absolutely beautiful" He finished and raised his glass to us.
I blew him a kiss as him and Edward shared an emotional embrace.
Rose was next.
"Bella and Edward, I love you both. I don't know what I am going to do now that Edward has filled this special spot in your heart. I feel's like half of me is missing. But I will gladly relinquish the reigns to Edward. I have been Bella's close friend since kindergarten and I can sure tell you some stories about her. But they would all come down to how great and caring she is. What Bella does, she does for the good of doing the deed. She opens her heart to so many, that it is hard to keep track of how many lives she has touched. I do however know that the light in her eyes shine bright for you Edward. Don't ever diminish that flame. You two are meant to be and I hope you have a long healthy and happy road ahead, and try not to damage the good tonight. May you be blessed beyond your years. I love you both." Rose said raising her glass.
There was a short interval. I leaned over to kiss Rose.
I was bouncing. Edward looked at me "Why are you bouncing?" he asked me.
"I really need to pee so bad" I moaned "Sorry" I said speedily.
"Love don't apologize, do you want me to help you?" he asked waggling his eyebrows.
"No!" I yelled and laughed at him. He leaned over to Esme and asked her to help me.
She got off her chair as Edward stood up and pulled my chair out for me. He kissed me again before we left.
"Hurry back to me Mrs. Cullen." He said turning to talk to his dad.
Alice and Rose promptly followed us to the bathroom where my make up and hair was fixed.
They helped me slip off the dress and then run into the stall to pee before I had to slip back into the dress. I breathed a sigh of relief even if I was running around in my underwear in front of my new mother in law.
"Thanks guys you don't even want to know how long I have had to hold that in" I said breathing a sigh of relief
"Why didn't you tell us earlier?" Esme asked conserned
"Alice" I whispered and they all laughed.
We returned to the table to finish the speeches.
Calisle was next.
"I have gained so much over the last few months. I made an army of friends at Whitlock's Nest and another son., as well as another beautiful daughter. Bella you and Edward are about to embark on a journey that will be full of challenges and obstacles but I have not doubt what so ever that you together as a team will be able to overcome it all and surpass every expectation. I cannot put into words the pride I feel looking at the two of you. You are both loved and I want to thank you for being part of our life. May your life forward hold only joy, and If you have to love, love with all your heart, if you have to cry may they be tears of joy and if you have to leave, leave amazing memories. Here is to you Isabella and Edward" he said raising his glass as everyone toasted.
Man why do weddings have so many speeches. I yawned next to Edward and he leaned in. "You had better not fall asleep on me, I am not done with you yet love" he smiled and kissed my ear.
Jasper went up
"Why do weddings have so many speeches? Well I will keep this short and sweet, to Edward and Bella. I love you and you are amazing. Isabella I am so proud of you and I can't help but thank everyone for helping out and making your dream come true. May you both just bring bliss to each other and I can only pass on one piece of advice to you I heard my parents repeat. Never go to bed fighting. You should be making love not war, do it on the bed not the floor. I love you sus. And I know mom and dad are standing right beside you toasting how great you both are with pride. Edward you are an amazing man and I know you will always carry my sister's best intentions at heart."
Edward stood and hugged jasper.
"Well thank you all for coming tonight and for every person who had a hand in today I would like to thank you so much. To my breathtakingly beautiful bride I take my breath away. I love you Bella. And the lovely Maids of Honour, you share in today was astronomical and I would like to express my gratitude for being part of our lifes and supporting the love of my life in the journey that led her to me. To my mom and dad. Thank you for your love and support that got us here today. And to my brothers Jasper and Emmett you guys are the epitomb of all the is awesome and I love you both dearly. Then the Charlie and Rene who is here is spirit, I would like to thank you for this amazing woman at my side. Thank you all." He said toasting us all.
I climbed onto his lap dress and all and kissed him passionately.
The main meal got served and I wanted to say something.
I got up and whistled to get everyone's attention.
"Evening y'all, I know it is not customary for the bride to give speeches. But I really felt like I needed to specially thank everyone. Esme and Carlise and Rose and Alice as well as Emmett and Jasper without whom tonight would not be possible. And my loving husband Edward I love you with so much passion if feels like I am going to fucking spontaneously combust whenver I look at you" I said.
"You all are amazing" I finished raising my glass to them all.
We finished eating. I stayed on Edwards lap and fed him his food.
"time for the first dance" Emmett announced
I got off Edward's lap.
"Ladies and gentleman Edward and Bella will now take the dance floor and this song was requested by Edward for Bella."
Emmett smirked evily.
Edward took my hand in his as the music started.
Oh my goodness becky just look at her butt
IT is so big
She looks like one of those rap guys girl friends
You know who understands those rap guys
I mean I mean her butt is so bi..
I like big butts and I cannot lie….
You other brothers cant deny…
I heard the song and I froze. I ripped my hand out of Edwards
"YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE" I yelled as I stromed at Emmett.
But before I could get to him he held up his hands in surrender. Laughing
"sorry sus I had to do it" he laughed.
Edward puched him in the face and turned to take my hand as we moved to the floor again.
Emmett was laughing but still rubbing his jaw. As music flooded the room.
He took my hand as the lyrics started….