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Chapter 26 - The Day Before The Rest Of My Life (Renesmee's POV)

With Alice and Jasper back home, and my wedding just around the corner, I felt on top of the world. How old do i sound? So corny...but I cannot believe how lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life. I know that no matter what had happened in the past for all of us, it was about the now. Today. And forever.

Hannah had been by almost every day, and knowing how well she would be looked after under the watchful eye of Grandpa, her father decided it wouldn't be too disastrous for her to start staying over again too. She was finally out of the wheelchair and walking normally, but the doctor informed her that arm cast would have to stay on until after Christmas. The bruises were gone, and the scrapes too, but I kinda worried about how her mental state was doing more than her physical state. She seemed to be handling things well...a little too well.

"So, Ness, have you practiced your new signature yet?" asked Hannah, as she laid on my bedroom floor. She was in the middle of putting the finishing touches to our table name cards, seen as though her arm and finger movements were somewhat limited.

"Yeah, i have actually, and you know what? I have perfected it! Down to a tee! On the day he asked me, i sat up all night and wrote it out on half of a notepad" I laughed, remembering that I even picked out my favourite pen to practice with. "The sad thing is, the notepad is underneath all of my photo albums in my bottom drawer. Jake doesn't know it's there, otherwise i would be so embarrassed" i mumbled quietly, certain I had turned a slight shade of pink. "And besides, do you ever think i would live it down with Uncle Emmett either". If he ever found out, it would be more than my eternal life was worth...then again, I could just get Aunt Rose to threaten him i guess. Still, best that he was out hunting so he didn't have to hear any of my embarrassing confessions.

Yes, it was official - Jacob Black had turned me into a real sap!

Hannah chuckled. "Yeah, you are probably right. Emmett can be such a tease sometimes, but he must have a weak spot...besides being totally useless on Mario-cart, that is. I tell you, for a vampire with superhuman reflexes, he seriously sucks - no pun intended!"

We both laughed at the energetic whirlwind that was my crazy Uncle Emmett.

"So, are you getting nervous?"

As I finished the final wedding favour, popping it on the floor with the rest, i shook my head slightly. "No, not one bit. In fact, i can't wait for it to get here already. it feels like it's been a lifetime. All the planning, running around for stuff, and with Alice taking off and all...I just want to be married now, and enjoy it all being his wife forever, you know?"

"Well, if anyone knows anything about forever, it's gotta be the Cullens, right?" laughed Hannah, as she gingerly got up off the floor, wincing slightly and came to sit beside me on the bed. The background music filled the room, as we began to put the finished items in their respective boxes. Everything had a place, and with the wedding being only a day away, organisation at this point was key. Which was where Aunt Alice had fit back in nicely.

Since being back, she fell straight back into organised-mode, allowing me to relax more and enjoy the experience. I hadn't spent as much time with anyone, always off at some meeting or other, or sorting out caterers, so giving Alice some jobs to do was a great weight off my mind. I even had the chance to spend some time with Mum, going hunting and watching movies. Mum was, of course, thrilled to not only have her sister back, but to also have her daughter back too. She had missed the times we would lazily stroll through the forest, or sit watching a movie. She always tries to get me watching really old movies, you know, the ones she loved as a kid, but as much as i adore my mother, i just zone out and enjoy her company instead. There is only so many times you can watch 'The Goonies' before you feel like you're going to go insane! I mean, what on Earth is a 'truffle shuffle' anyway?

Jacob hadn't been allowed near the house all day, let alone being allowed near me. He left first thing in the morning, and after gently peppering my face with kisses, he took off at a run, La Push bound. The last thing I saw was my lone wolf, disappear into the green damp forest.

"Have you packed everything for tonight?" asked Hannah.

"Yeah, most of it, i just need to pack some toiletries and I'm done" i replied, casually, as i walked over to my desk and picked up the presents for our parents, packing them away too.

"So you have everything...and i mean everything? You don't want to forget anything..."

"Yes, it's all done" I laughed, my eyebrows pulling together slightly. I was a little unsure as to why she was asking.

"Dress?..."

"Yep"

"Shoes?..."

"Uh-huh"

"Bouquet?..."

"Alice said she was having it delivered to the hotel" I hope!

"Handbag?..."

"Packed"

"Veil?..."

Ah! I knew it, i just knew she was asking for a reason. I stopped rifling through my wedding book, to look at Hannah sheepishly, from under my lashes. "Erm..."

"Don't worry, I'll get it" she rolled her eyes at me, as she made her way over to the dresser and took out a small box. She walked over to my overnight bag and placed it on the top, before sitting back down again. Everything, including my dress was packed in there, all ready for tomorrow.

"Hold on...you saw me freaking out about it didn't you?" I asked her lightly, narrowing my eyes and smiling. I knew that little minx had a reason for giving me the third degree...and i was more than grateful.

"What?! No," she laughed. "I saw you saying you forgot to pick it up before you left, and now it's all sorted, so there!"

"I'm so pleased you can 'see me'" I said, holding my fingers up in the air for emphasis. "Alice has been annoyed with herself since my birth that she can't see my future. She said she feels like her ability is limited and she always wants to be able to keep me safe. I never thought about needing it before, until i realised she cannot see how the wedding day is going to pan out"

"She really shouldn't chastise herself. She has a fantastic gift. And besides, you have me. If i see anything, you know i am going to tell you. Right?"

"Of course, I know you look out for me"

"Well, i don't have the strength, or speed like you guys, but i like to think i contribute in my own little way" she said with a cheeky smile, batting her eyelashes at me.

I looked over at my best friend, in her cute green dress and leggings, her hair pulled up into a loose bun on top of her head, and a huge cast on her tiny arm. It made me realise just how fragile she really was, and how close we had all come to having our lives changed. And although i would never admit it to Hannah herself, part of me - deep down inside - is bothered about her decision to stay mortal. I understand her reasons behind it, but that doesn't mean i have to like it. I want her to be my best friend forever.

Bella popped her head around the door at that moment. Dressed in her favourite jeans and a dark blue sweater with her small black ballet flats, she waved a tiny hand at Hannah. "Hey Hannah, how are you?"

"Fine thank you Bella, you?"

Mum smiled at her before gliding her gaze over to me and back again. "I'm great thanks Hannah. My baby is getting married tomorrow, we are having a girls night tonight, and everything is going perfectly, so yeah, I have every reason to be smiling my ass off" she laughed. Yes, even though Mum looks about 3 years older than me, she actually thinks of me as her baby - i don't know whether to think it's sweet or just a bit mental! The jury's still out on the loony Mother situation. "Ness, your father asked if you have anymore boxes to take downstairs and put in the dining room?".

"Yes, just these few here thanks Mum". In the blink of an eye - and before i could get up off the bed - Dad appeared at in the doorway, with both boxes in his hands. "Thank you Daddy". Giving us a smile, and a quick wink, he disappeared as quickly as he had appeared. Mum was still grinning and just stared at us for a few seconds, before following him out and closing the door behind her.

"What about you?" I asked, turning my attention back to Hannah.

She looked around uncertainly. "What about me, what?". She laughed lightly, nervously.

"Your bag? Are you all packed up too?"

She slumped her shoulders slightly, i guess in relief.

"It's all downstairs ready, just waiting to be whisked away to that awesome hotel...just like i am! You know, I'm probably more excited than the rest of your family put together!" she laughed, whilst trying to put the small, delicate favours in the box. "It was so generous for your Dad to put us all up in the hotel...actually, it was really amazing that he has hired the whole hotel for the weekend. I've never stayed in a really big hotel before, just small family hotels when we went away for the holidays. It's going to be the best!" she gushed with excitement, practically jumping on the bed. "...and i can't believe everyone is staying together...that's a heck of a lot of rooms!"

"Yeah, well between the Denali's, the Egyptians, Senna and Zafrina, your family, everyone from the 'Rez and the various vampires that Dad and Grandpa are friends with, he figured it would be much easier to hire most of the hotel and get everyone to stay together" I practically beamed. I think i may have even bounced in my seat a little too. I was excited, so sue me.

I must admit, i was a little apprehensive when Dad had first suggested getting everyone to stay over at the hotel, but once he explained that they will have all fed before they got there, and that everyone was friends with the pack, i relaxed and enjoyed the idea of having everyone Jacob and I loved, all in one place.

"Well, it's a good job the hotel is huge then. And what's Jake's plan?"

"Grandma really wants to be gone before Jake comes back though. She's very big on tradition you know. She really sticks by the whole 'groom-not-seeing-the-bride-before-the-wedding' thing. It's kind of sweet really. So, the next time i see Jakey will be at our wedding". Yeah yeah, i could feel the face splitting grin i was wearing, but what can i say? I'm marrying the most amazing man on Earth, i have a fantastic family, brilliant friends and my extended family are mystical werewolves for goodness sake! What more could a girl ask for? Simply perfect!

"So what's the deal with getting outta the house so quickly then?". Hannah was trying to tie up the laces on her shoes. All fingers, thumbs and arm cast. I swooped down, tied them up for her and was sat back on the bed before she could blink. "Thanks"

I mumbled a quick 'You're welcome'. "Well Jake has gone to collect his Dad from the Rez, so he can drive him here, and then he and the rest of the pack are staying here with Dad, my Grandpa's and the rest of the guys. Bit like a male sleepover i guess" I shrugged. I tried to look nonchalant, like I didn't give it a second though, but I actually didn't have the first clue as to what they had planned, i just hoped that it wasn't a stripper. I couldn't see Dad letting anything like that happen, but i wouldn't put it past Uncle Emmett to try something funny...or Paul either, come to think of it.

Over the years, Emmett and Paul had grown closer. They are the 'big kid's of each family, and knew that they could count on each other to help out with practical jokes. It drove us all insane, but I'm told they had a kind-of fight before i was born - something to do with going onto each others land or some other stupid rule- but since the Volturi's first visit, they had been inseparable...Yeah, i really really hope they haven't hired a stripper.

I made a mental note to warn Uncle Em later.

A second later, Mum popped her head round the door once more. "We're just about ready to go sweetheart...are you ready?"

Hmm, am I ready? That was the big question. And I'm not talking about my punctuality on leaving the house...was I ready for it all? I mean, don't get me wrong, i honestly couldn't wait to marry Jakey, and live with him as his wife, but to move out of the cottage? Living away from Mum and Dad? That was something i had never really considered properly before. Not even when mine and Jake's little house was being built.

Uncle Emmett and Uncle Jasper were helping Dad to build it, just a couple of miles away from the cottage. I knew Mum wouldn't want us too far away, but I couldn't imagine the relationship Dad and Jake would have if he ever heard us...well...you get the picture. I know Jake will protect me, and care for me every second for the rest of our lives, but this will be my new life...totally different to what I have now. All I've ever known!

...But to be 'Mrs Jacob Black', even just the thought sent tingles through me, and made my heart swell. It is all i have ever wanted, and as time went on, that need became greater.

"Yes, I'm ready Mum" I smiled, and i meant it. In every sense of the word. "I'll meet you guys downstairs in a minute, I just need to grab my some toiletries before we go".

Hannah smiled and nodded, as Mum took her coat and they made their way down the stairs.

I sat for a few seconds longer, drinking in the room that would soon be no longer mine. I felt the breeze coming in through the slightly open window and the sunlight, as it reflected on every shiny object my room contained. I thought about how i would come up here when i was younger, and dream of being a princess, or travelling the world, and especially of marrying Jacob, even when i was only a little girl. I had always been drawn to him in one way or another...

I reached over, and gently closed the window.

Collecting the toiletries from my en-suite, i packed them into my rucksack, before closing my eyes, taking a deep breath and opening my eyes again, whilst slowly releasing my breath. Just a simple gesture like breathing can work wonders with nerves.

I put on my jacket, and picked up my bag, swinging it over my shoulder. Taking one last look around, I felt the tears prick in my eyes as the emotion overpowered me.

The planning had hurt my brain, the decisions i had to make tired me out, and the constant nerves - and wondering if everything is going to go to plan - completely floored me. Even as a half-vampire, my wedding planning skills had been stretched to the limit...what i couldn't get was, how does Alice do this for every occasion...and willingly too? She really must be crazy!

Turning to make my way out, my Mum took my bag from me, and pulled me into a hug. Not expecting to run into her until i got to the bottom of the stairs, it took me by surprise. It shocked me into letting out my emotions, that i had been trying so hard to hold back.

I let the tears flow freely, and sniffled into her shoulder, breathing in her warm scent. It always made me feel so safe.

Pulling away after a minute or two, i wiped my eyes and looked up at her, slightly confused..."How did you know I would get upset?" I asked, a little astonished.

"A mother always knows when her child needs her, baby. And just remember, that no matter what happens, your father and I will always love you, and we will never ever be too far away. OK?". She tucked a stray piece of curly hair behind my ear, and bent down to lightly kiss my forehead. "Now, let's get you to your hen party...Alice has been calling for the past 40 minutes, and you know she will be over here to drag us away if we don't get there soon".

I smiled up at my over-protective, yet obscenely brilliant mother as we walked out.

~x~~x~~x~

"Oh my gosh, this is amazing"

"I know, it's great isn't it?...Now please be careful, otherwise you will end up breaking your other arm...and i don't need that stress on my wedding day too" i laughed, as Hannah did a few more jumps on the bed, before lowering herself down on the huge plush pillows, and smiling up at me.

"I just can't believe how huge this room is...i mean, it's bigger than my whole house...". She glanced around the large room, with it's neutral walls, and soft lighting. It felt homely, yet different. Maybe it was because i was a little nervous for tomorrow...i don't know...

"Well, Alice told Dad that everyone will be coming to spend some time with me tonight, you know - all the girls together, so she figured a big room would be best..."

"Yeah, i can see that, but this room is just...well, it's just huge!" she repeated. She looked around. "Like...ridiculously huge!"

I laughed at Hannah's enthusiasm. Sat there in her jeans, and winter boots, wearing her arm cast, but smiling so genuinely. It was enough to make me ignore the lashing rain outside, or the grey clouds in the sky. She lit up the room all by herself - yeah, she was definitely related to Alice.

"Knock Knock!" indicated Alice was coming in the room, or should I say, was already in the room.

"Hey Al"

"Hey girls" she replied, looking around the room too. "Excellent, I told them that we just had to have the biggest room in the hotel, and boy, did you get the biggest room in the hotel or what?". Spotting Hannah laid out on the bed like a starfish, she giggled. "I see you approve of the room then Hannah?"

She sat up, her hair sticking up in all directions and her eyes as wide as saucers. "You can say that again! Especially with Bella in there with you guys, it's just like...just...just...wow!"

I rolled my eyes and smiled, as she flopped back down on the cushions.

Being a Cullen came with certain, unnecessary, luxuries. Mum and Dad have always been very humble about their wealth, but Aunt Alice and Aunt Rosalie loved the biggest and best that there was when we travelled, or whenever they bought something new. I have stayed in plenty of hotel rooms like this in the past, or rode in the best cars, or sailed on the biggest boats, but to see Hannah enjoying it more than me was nice to see. I loved that she got to enjoy all of this too. She deserved to be treat now and again.

"So, what's the plan for tonight then Alice?"

"Right OK, well everyone will be coming to your room at 6pm, we will be watching movies, giving facials, doing each others nails...trust me when i say, you have never been pampered until you have been pampered the Alice Cullen way!"

"So no strippers then?" squeaked Hannah from the spot she seemed to be rooted to...i wondered if at any point, was she ever going to leave that bed.

You wouldn't have needed my Dad about to guess what was going through my mind at that point. My wide eyes, open mouth and shocked expression totally gave me away.

Once Alice had finished laughing her ass off, she proceeded to explain to tell Hannah that my Dad had given her strict instructions that no men enter our rooms at any point...ever! And that was definitely to include strippers! He said he would know, and it would be more than Alice's very-long vampire life if any other men went anywhere near his wife or daughter!

"OK" and with shrug, Hannah accepted that there would be no oiled up, half naked, gyrating men within our vicinity and that was the matter closed.

"Anyway ladies, I am going to go and leave you to get ready. We are eating lunch in a couple of hours. The cars will be collecting us from the hotel to take us to the restaurant, so make sure you are in the lobby by 2.30pm" she ordered, all the while with one hand on her hip and the other pointing her finger in every direction as she spoke.

Gently closing the door behind her, i wondered to myself if i was ever going to be able to get Hannah off that bed, so we could actually make our dinner reservations!

~x~~x~~x~

"I can't wait to see her in her wedding dress..."

"I hope i don't trip up, that will be so embarrassing..."

"She has done so well, organising everything, we're all so proud of her..."

"Oh, I always cry at weddings, don't you?"

"I just hope Emmett and Paul behave themselves tomorrow, because if they don't, i swear..."

The lobby was full of chatter and banter as we waited for our cars. The hotel receptionist eyed us cautiously because we were probably talking louder than usual. What can I say? We're all excited, AND we were a hen party for goodness sake. It's not like we are going to whisper the whole night! In between serving the needs of other guests, she let out a few tuts and 'tsk's every now and again. It was clear she was not happy, but having done nothing wrong, she had no reason for the unkindness.

Finally, obviously feeling brave, she sauntered over, full of her own self importance, and made her presence well known to us all.

She cleared her throat to get our attention. Then she cleared it louder when the first attempt didn't work - we heard her, we just didn't like her attitude. "Ladies, I'm afraid if you cannot keep the noise down, i will have to ask you to leave. You are disturbing the other guests!". She folded her arms over her chest and raised her eyebrows challengingly - a challenge Mum was only too happy to step up to.

Reaching the front of the group before everyone else, she bared down on the unsuspecting, too-much-make-up-wearing receptionist. "Excuse me?"

I actually feared for her life at one point, Mum can be really stubborn when she wants to be. We hadn't actually done anything wrong, she was just a jumped up snob!

"If i have to repeat myself madam" she all but spat out, "...you shall all be leaving immediately"

"So, you are saying that we are disturbing the other guests?"

Looking bored and rolling her eyes, she replied with too much sarcasm for any of our likings. "Yes. That's exactly what I'm saying"

I waited to see which limb Mum would rip off her first...I was opting for her head!...but she simply turned to a balding, middle-aged man, sat in a nearby chair, reading his paper. She gestured towards him. "Excuse me sir...yes, hello there, I was just wondering, were we disturbing you at all?"

He momentarily looked up from his paper, and i had to stop myself from laughing out loud, when he saw who was stood in front of him. I swear, the poor guy didn't know where to put himself. "No, you weren't disturbing me at all Miss".

To the naked human eye, he looked OK, but i could see the paper he was holding shaking slightly. Mum tended to have that affect on men, no matter what age they were. Total suckers for the big golden eyes, long flowing hair, and full lips. I was so grateful to Mum for the lips i inherited from her...So was Jacob, but I'd never admit that to anyone out loud!

"So you wouldn't mind if we waited just a little while longer, until our cars arrive to take us to our restaurant?"

"I'll say! You ladies take as long as you want..." he trailed off, still staring around at us all.

"There you go then, sweetheart" Mum drawled at the snotty receptionist, "This fine gentleman is the only person in here, and he doesn't mind one bit. So i suggest you take your bad attitude elsewhere, and stop bothering your paying guests!"

"Well, we shall see about that" she huffed and with that she was off. Clicking through reception, in her oversized heels. I was surprised she didn't get a nose-bleed from being

She returned a few minutes later, with a gentleman a little older than the shaky-paper-guy, looking like the battle was won. Silly woman didn't know you never argue with Mum!

"Does there seem to be a problem here ladies?" the manager asked politely. That kind of surprised me a bit. I thought we were up for round two, but he came across really sweet. Maybe Mum would let him keep his arms and legs after all.

"I'm afraid so Sir. You see, we are here for my Granddaughter's hen party, and our cars are a little late. We are just waiting inside, so we can stay out of the cold" explained Grandma...using the same tone she used with Mr Callahan back at school. "But, your employee is a little angry with us and would like us to leave"

He narrowed his eyes. "Surely, you are not a Grandmother, you look far too young"

"Oh, you are kind" and with that she placed a hand on his arm, oh so gently. "Now we don't mind leaving at all, if we are causing such a disturbance to your staff. And I must be honest, we don't appreciate being spoken to in such a manner. We are under the name of Cullen, if you would like to refund us the rooms. We will happily pack our belongings and leave..."

Clearly, the name 'Cullen' knows no bounds, judging by the way he verbally fell over himself.

"Cu..Cullen you say?" he stammered. "Erm...no, there will be no need for you lovely ladies to leave. I'm sure this has been some sort of misunderstanding. No need for anyone to leave at all...Now, i do believe that your cars have arrived Mrs Cullen. Would you like me to escort you to them?"

"Oh no, that will not be necessary...Erm?". Grandma was the queen of cool attitudes...i watched on in awe. I really wanted to learn how to be like that. I made a mental note to ask for some tips.

"It's Jeremy madam"

"OK, Jeremy. Well thank you for your understanding" and turning to us, she gave a sly wink. "Ladies, shall we?"

As went turned to leave, we all heard good old Jeremy ripping shreds into Candice, the overly-snotty-too-much-makeup-hair-looks-like-a-beehive receptionist. It made me laugh...and as i wasn't having a stripper, I considered that to be my nights entertainment. Better than a stripper any day.

~x~~x~~x~

The meal passed pleasantly, full of talking, giggling, and stories of the men in our lives, of old times, and of the future. I felt full from my pasta and was full of energy, but seeing all of the most important woman in my life sat around one table, enjoying the night was priceless to me.

I felt a little sorry for Mya and Grandma Renee, who had been subjected to code all night. Being the only people in the room who wasn't aware of the beings around them, they were happy to listen to stories from us all. Such as Uncle Emmett throwing me around the room as a child...little did they know, he really DID throw me across the dining room! - it wasn't just a figure of speech! He tried to justify it to Mum by claiming he was training me for when i got older...but Dad read in his thoughts that he just wanted to see if i would land on my feet like a cat! I remember it well...i was only a month old at that point!

So whilst the restaurant owner had no problems, back at the hotel was a different story...

As a way of an apology, Jeremy - the Grandma-loving-manager - had sent a couple of bottles of champagne up to my room. Needless to say, Grandma Renee, Mya and the ladies from the Rez drunk those down pretty quickly. I can't complain though, it got the party in full swing.

It wasn't long before the Rez girls had called it a night. They had driven a long way, and i was so grateful for the effort they had made in getting all the way down here...i really couldn't begrudge them a good night's sleep.

Mum kept trying to pull Grandma off the bed, to stop her from bouncing on it like a teenager. I wasn't much help though...i mean, how could i help, when i was busy laughing my head off at her. Honestly, you would never have thought Grandma was in her sixties, the way she was carrying on. And if Grandpa Charlie could see her, you can bet your ass he would be rolling his eyes and sighing.

"Mum, seriously! You are going to hurt yourself if you're not careful...get down...i mean it!"

"Oh, come on Bella! Lighten up. Your daughter - my grand-daughter..." she emphasised, "...gets married tomorrow, she becomes a Black. She will be a wifey for lifey!" Yep, she was singing now..."Tonight is definitely a night to celebrate...Live a little!"

Yeah, that made me laugh too, in an ironic way, of course. If only she knew.

I had always hated keeping our secret from her, but to keep her, Grandpa, Sue, and everyone else safe, they must never know.

"So honey, are you all ready for tomorrow?". She sauntered over to me, and almost missed the chair she was sitting in, but i managed to pull her down safely. She threw a warm but heavy arm over my shoulder.

"I think so, I packed everything before we came here..."

"I didn't mean physically sweetheart, i mean mentally. It takes a lot to get married. You have to be prepared, and know what you are getting yourself into. And I don't mean that about your Grandpa Charlie...I mean, this is something you have to be 100% sure of"

"I really am, Grandma. I promise. I know we're only young, but he means the world to me. Honestly, I have never been so in love. Jake makes me so happy, and tomorrow cannot come around quick enough for me". I'm even getting tummy butterflies just thinking about him. Yeah, it sounds lame, but I'm proud of him and can't wait to be by his side again.

"Well, as long as you have no doubts darling. I am so proud of you - we all are - and you are going to make a beautiful bride. You will be as breathtaking as your own mother". Yeah, she has definitely had too much to drink...i can smell the saltiness...that means she's gonna cry in a minute!

"Thank you Grandma" and with that, she pulled me into an alcohol and love induced hug. She felt warm and a little wobbly. I loved my crazy Grandma Renee, she made my life just that little bit more interesting, if that were even possible...

"C'mon Mum, let's get you back to your room"

I hadn't realised that Grandma had even fell asleep on me until Mum picked her up, using her strength. Grandma would not be a problem, but making it look like she was struggling to keep up the pretense of course.

"It's OK Bella. I've got her. You guys carry on having fun, I'm going to turn in too i think"

"You don't have to do that Mya. My mother is old and wise enough to know when she has had enough" laughed Mum. Even i remembered all of the Christmases that we spent at Grandma's. She always loved a good party...i guess she's a good, yet bad influence on us all.

"It's fine Bella, really. Especially as your Mum is sharing a room with me, i could do with getting some shut eye. We have a big day tomorrow" she said, winking at me. "C'mon Renee" she said, as she helped Grandma up, "Let's get to bed, so we're all freshened up for the wedding tomorrow. Goodnight everyone. 'Night Han" she finished, giving her a quick, yet awkward hug, as she headed for the door.

Grandma Esme let them out, shutting the door behind them quietly.

Moving to sit back down with Alice, she made easy work of finishing the last of the button-holes. Carnations for the men, and roses for the women. They looked beautiful, and i knew if there was anyone for the job, it was my Grandma Esme. She was a natural and so creative.

"So, are you totally prepared then Ness, or was you just saying that to Renee?" asked Rose, as I hung up my dress bag.

"Seriously guys, stop worrying, I'm really really, 100%, positively fine. I cannot wait. Of course I'm nervous, but that's all part of it, right?". They all nodded their heads in agreement.

"So how many times have you all been married then?" said Hannah, as she laid on her front on the huge bed, swinging her slipper clad feet behind her.

"Jazz and I have been married twice now"

"Same for myself and Carlisle"

"4 for Emmett and me!" said Rose. "What can I say - that man just loves an excuse to party" she laughed. She sat on the chaise looking every bit like a movie star, i wondered how she would look tomorrow. All dressed up, covered in sparkling jewellery...i was actually excited to see everyone's outfits...what a strange thought, but it was true.

"...And what about you Bella? How many times have you and Edward been married?"

"Oh, just the once is enough for me Han. I was nervous enough walking down that aisle the first time...i don't know if i could manage a second go".

"I wish i could have been there" and i really wished it could be true. I had seen pictures and video's from Mum and Dad's wedding, and felt like i had missed such a huge part of their life...but as Mum always reminds me - i will always be the biggest part of their life, forever.

"Well, at least you will be there next time your Mum and Dad getting married Ness" said Aunt Alice, coming over and running her hands through my hair, soothingly.

"Next time? What do you mean, next time? You had better not be planning anything Alice!"

"Oh relax Bella...jeez, it's like she doesn't even know me!".

That made me laugh...my mother was a force to be reckoned with, and heaven forbid that you ever mess with her family, but for some reason, Aunt Alice seemed to have a hold over Mum like no other. It was as if she had some sort of super power, like she was the Kryptonite to Mum's Superman! But it was funny sometimes, seeing Mum roll her eyes and look so defeated at having to wear a certain outfit, or go along with one of Alice's crazy ideas...

"Well everyone, i think it's time we all leave these two young ladies to it. Goodness knows they will need their sleep more than we do" said Grandma.

"Yes, Esme is right" said Alice. "We cannot have Renesmee looking like an extra from a zombie movie tomorrow. She needs a full nights rest. Goodnight girls, sweet dreams" said Alice.

Grandma and Rose quietly said their goodbyes, and we all hugged, before they left.

Mum walked over to me, and pulled me into a hug. I could smell the freesia and honeysuckle scent she gave off. I loved Mum's smell. It was always a sure fire way to get me to sleep when i was small.

Letting go, and holding me at arms length, she looked into my eyes, as if she were trying to find the answer to an un-asked question. "We are just in the next room baby, OK? If you need me - for anything, you too Hannah - you just call. I will be listening out anyway, just in case. I promise".

"Thanks Mum, but we will be fine. We are just going to go to sleep, it's be a pretty long day"

"OK, but remember...next room" and with a gentle kiss to the forehead and a smile for Hannah, she was gone.

"...And there is only a few hours left, Renesmee Cullen! How crazy is that?" laughed Hannah, as she pulled back the heavy quilt on the King-size bed, and snuggled under. I could see her wriggling around, trying to find a comfy position.

"Tell me about it, I'm actually really nervous. I mean, what if i fall over down the aisle, or i am that nervous that i throw up? What if my bouquet doesn't turn up, or even worse - what if Jacob doesn't turn up?" I fretted. Now that Mum, and the rest of my family were out of the room, my nerves kicked in big time.

"Well, you are half vampire, so it's not like you are actually going to trip up. The chances of you throwing up are very slim. If the bouquet doesn't turn up, your Grandma can pop to the nearest florist and put one together in like ten minutes, so no worries there. And as for Jacob not turning up...are you serious? That boy is crazy in love with you Ness...and plus if he didn't turn up, i would be the first to hunt him down and kick his wolfy ass!" she finished. "Trust me, you are going to have the most magical day tomorrow. And then you will have the rest of your lives to enjoy every second with each other".

And just like that, my best friend in the whole world eased my worries - that i would never have told to anyone else - and shot them down.

"Thanks Han. You really are the best friend I could ever ask for" I said, smiling. "Shall i hang our dresses up before we go to sleep?"

She snuggled down further, but nodded all the same. Her eyes lit up with excitement, and she smiled widely, as i easily took both dress bags and laid them on the bed.

Picking the smaller bag up first, i un-zipped it, and took the garment out carefully, letting the dress bag drop to the floor.

I hung it on the wall, on Hannah's side of the bed.

"Thank you for letting me be your Maid of Honor Ness" she said quietly. "And thank you for picking such a beautiful dress for me to wear. I love it"

"You're very welcome Han, i wouldn't have anyone else but you do it. And you are going to look a million dollars in this. The colour is be gorgeous on you" i recalled from our many dress fitting. With that i turned and picked up the second dress bag.

Taking it round to my side of the bed, i quickly un-zipped that one too, and hung up the contents.

Hearing Hannah gasp slightly gave me butterflies all over again, as my eyes would not leave the ivory masterpiece i saw before me. It's not like i had never seen i before, i mean i had tried on on numerous times, but to know that tomorrow i would be wearing it for real, just made it all the more special. Like i was dreaming. My eyes kept catching the lights dancing off the diamonds, and i noticed every tiny detail.

"You are going to knock his socks off Ness, he's not going to know what's hit him" she giggled.

"Thanks Hannah. I can't wait to see him all dressed up in his tux too" and a slipped under the covers beside her. "It just feels like it's all come around so quickly. It seems like only yesterday that we were in the meadow, and he was down on one knee, proposing" I reminisced, thanking my parents for giving me an amazing memory.

"I wish i could have been there to see it...well i guess me being there would have ruined the mood...but i wouldn't have minded hiding behind a tree or something, just watching from the sidelines" she added sleepily, with a goofy grin on her face.

"Ha ha, your scent would have definitely given you away though Han. But I'm just so happy you will be there tomorrow...so grateful you decided to stick around a little longer" and i playfully nudged her with my shoulder.

I could feel her body heat from her side of the bed, and took a deep breath.

Only a few hours to go, and Alice will be in here demanding i get ready and barking orders at everyone.

"I guess the quicker we get to sleep, the quicker i get to see him huh?" i yawned, at the same times as she did. Nodding a little, she closed her eyes, and pulled the covers up to her chin.

"Goodnight Hannah"

"Goodnight Ness...soon to be Mrs Black"

I remember smiling widely, before sleep took over, and I began to dream of russet wolves and brown eyes.

A/N :- So, what do you all think? I hope you all like it, I know it's not quite the wedding yet, but we all love a little of extra Cullen in our lives don't we? And from personal experience - a wedding can take a while...but trust me, the next 3 chapters are all mapped out...please stick with me...this is the part I'm most looking forward to writing. It's gonna be sickly-sweet, especially with Jacob marrying the girl of his dreams...

Until then,

Muchos love.

WhitlocksBoo. xxx