Chapter 25- Disney Trip (part 6) Friday 4/2/2010
Two boat tours and a few plates of sushi later, Dad decides he wants to ride the Monorail. So we leave Epcot on in the train-like vehicle. The 3 of us find good seats and settle in for the ride. The scenery is beautiful.

As we re-enter our hotel, Alice, Rose and my mom hi-jack Sue and me, leading us away. I see Phil and Emmett at the bar. Charlie joins them. We're almost out the door when Jake, Valerie, Leah and Seth arrive.

I greet them. "Hey Jake… Guys, how are you?"

"Where's the leech, Bells?" He asks, sending Valerie to check them in.

"First of all, don't call him that… I mean it, Jake! Second, I'll call him and we'll talk in your suite. After we settle this, the girls and I will go do our thing and you guys can do yours." I say, already miffed.

Jacob nods curtly, so I pull out my cell and suddenly I feel a tap on my shoulder; it's my Edward. "I was in the bar with the others, Love." He says softly. Turning to my ex, he nods a greeting. Leah and Seth go to say 'hi' to their mom and Charlie.

The walk up to their suite is a silent one. As soon as the door opens Val grabs my hand and pulls me into the bathroom. "Show me, show me!" She giggles.

I roll my eyes and bare my tummy.

"Wow. This is so cool, Bella. Now, let's get out there before the guys start killing each other." She says.

I sigh and nod. "Good idea. Let's go."

Jake is on his bed and Edward is staring out the window. Both of them look over at us as we re-enter the room. I pull a chair over so that I'm sitting between the guys.

Valerie stays out of the line of fire.

"Jacob, on the first day we were here, I went on a roller coaster and when I got off I was sick. My mom thought I was pregnant. We spent 2 days debating the issue… I didn't think it was even possible, so I asked Carlisle to call Forks and speak to Dr. Gerandy. Jake, he thinks that it may not be impossible for me to carry a child! Can you believe it?" I say with excitement and wonder shining in my eyes.

Jake looks shocked. "Pregnant…? Bella, are you insane? I realize that you are in love with one and that you will become one in less than a year, but still…most vampires are monsters!… Do you really want to have a child that might kill you?"

I let out a shocked gasp. "Jacob Black! I do not believe you just said that to me! After the things we went through together…and then 2 months ago…I thought you understood… But now, I guess you'll never understand." I look down, suddenly depressed. "Anyway, I'm not pregnant but we will be trying and I want to be married beforehand in case the in-vitro works. So, that's why we moved the date up." I explain in monotone about Carlisle's theory and plan to help us conceive.

"You want a baby, now…with him…Bells, I had to convince you that we were ready… that it was ok for us even with the possibility of future imprint, before you'd even consider it." His voice breaks as he turns to his imprint. "I'm so sorry, Val. I guess, as much as I love you, I'm still a little jealous of how Bella loved someone else." He looks back at me. "From before we got together til the end of time…His piece of your heart is so much bigger and deeper than the piece I claim …And I'm the one who put it back together. All the talk… back then of how you didn't love me less just because he was first. I should've known. When I asked you to marry me…Yes…even then I knew you wished for it to be him saying that to you… Just because I have my soul-mate too doesn't mean I don't still have some feelings for you Bella. I guess they're just a bit stronger than brotherly ones. I apologize for being jealous. I apologize for trying to rain on your parade." He takes a deep breath. "You were my wife first, Bells. I just need to know… Why didn't you want my kids? Was I not good enough to you…? I thought I loved you enough… I thought… I don't know, damn it!"

"You thought that you'd fully replace me in her mind and heart." Edward whispers.

I sigh with a tear rolling down my cheek. "You just didn't understand yet… I hope you do now…Edward is in my every thought and when I was with you, I thought about him only slightly less often. But Jake, he's not just in my mind and my heart …This is what you need to understand… He's in my very soul. I know this is no consolation, but you were a close second." I turn to Valerie. "I want to say something to you, Valerie. I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but… You recall that first day… The day when my husband, walked up to you and fell quite literally to his knees at your feet…" I glace at Edward. "The way I felt that day is the way Jake feels hearing all of this from me now. I was extremely jealous that he had someone to share that 'soul deep' connection with. But I should have realized when I saw the gifts Edward had hidden in my floorboards, that I had never truly lost mine. I think Jake realized it, though. He just didn't want to admit it." I meet his eyes. "And now he has to…"

"You're right, Bella, I never really had you. I was just a loving friend and body-guard until your prince came back." The look in Jacob's eyes says everything. "I guess I need to accept that. Ok… Bella, Edward… the pack and I have no control over your wedding date, and we won't object as long as you confirm your promise to wait til at least next January before the transformation. The implications of a vampire human hybrid will be discussed though. I have no choice but to inform the council of the possible pregnancy. I'm sorry."

I sake my head at him and roll my eyes. "Whatever, Jake. Valerie…are you ok?"

She takes a deep breath. "Bella, it's never an easy thing to hear that the man you love has feelings for his ex…but knowing that you are as in love with Edward as I am with Jake, I think we can all get over the last few years just fine. I'm glad we're able to be here for your big day. Jake you and the guys have fun. Bella and I will live it up for the night."

The guys leave first. Edward kisses me and whispers that his sister is waiting and suddenly Val and I are alone. I speak first. "Val…He does love you… He just…"

"I know, Bells, but it hurts that he's making such a fuss over this thing with you. I just wish he'd forget or something." Val says.

"C'mon, Val, let's go have a little fun. Alice and Esme made the plans. Ali's waiting for us in the lobby." I give her an encouraging smile and hook her arm with mine.

Walking into the lobby, I see Alice and Rose waiting. "Hurry up, Bella! Esme is waiting with your mom and Sue and Leah. We're going club hopping on Pleasure Island! We'll meet up with them at the Wolfgang Puck Café and see the Cirque de Sole. Planet Hollywood is on the list too. Let's go!"

Dinner at Wolfgang Puck's is great. The show is fabulous. I love seeing the Holly-wood stuff…but dessert is the best: Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop. Alice insists on taking us to all the shops and buying at least 1item in each store. We have a few drinks in a bunch of different bars and clubs. All the girls gather in my suite with all the guys in with Jasper.

The next morning, Alice wakes us all up at 10. She drags us to the spa where they do our hair and make-up. Back in the suite, my dress is laid out anda fruit platter is waiting for us. My dress is simply flowing ivory satin and the shoes are peep-toe pumps to match. By dusk, thanks to Alice, I'm ready to walk down that aisle.

I stand with Jake and my dad outside the wedding pavilion. I look out over the lake; it's gorgeous. "Isn't twilight the most perfect time of day to do this kind of thing?" Charlie asks me softly.

"Twilight…?" I look around at the scenery…the blue of the sky… the glow I feel surrounding me… I feel like I'm in heaven. "Yeah, Dad, it sure is."

"Only minutes left, Bells. Believe it or not, I really am happy for you. I'll see you on the other side of this thing." Jake hugs me and enters the pavilion.

Alice, Val and Rosalie are just inside the doors. The guys wait, all lined up at the alter. Jake is among them. Alice is my maid of honor, Valerie and Rose go first. Charlie takes my hand in his and leads me to my destiny.

Each step that brings me closer to Edward makes my heart beat faster. His eyes are focused on my face and he mouths, 'You look amazing.'

We reach the halfway point of the aisle. I turn and face my father. "Dad, I love you… Thank you for this." I whisper.

His smile is soft and has an air of pride. "I love you too, Bells, now go to him. He's waiting."

I hug him and turn to once again approach my husband to be. Slowly and carefully, I walk toward him. His smile is the beacon lighting my way. The music plays and his hands reach out for me. I allow myself to be enfolded in Edward's arms and suddenly, the officiator begins the ceremony. I hear Edward say his vows and then I say mine. We kiss in front of our family and friends...

We're married! It's finally official! I am Mrs. Isabella Marie (Swan-Black) Cullen...Bella Cullen...