AN: Okay guys only one more chapter after this

AN: Okay guys only one more chapter after this. THIS IS NOT THE WEDDING! That is the next chapter…..REVIEWS MAKE ME UPDATE FASTER, because they encourage me….otherwise you might have to wait a good few days for the next chapter…

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Chapter 28: I think…

(The day before the wedding)

EPOV: (Edward)

I slowly made my way up to my room.

Today had been a long day, and by long I mean longer than the Nile River. My nerves were frayed, even without the help of a certain muscled vampire.

When I reached the room I found Bella standing at the open window, staring straight into the dark night.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and rested my head on her shoulder. "What are you thinking of love?"

"I was thinking about tomorrow, " She paused, moving her gaze to the stars, "And thinking of how much my brother wanted to walk me up the isle someday."

"Not your father?" I asked, Bella rarely spoke of her past, distant or near.

"My father was never really a family man." She sighed. "In a way, I think that my wedding has made my brother happy."

"How so?" I tightened my grip around her waist.

"My brother wouldn't have wanted me alone forever, and I'm sure he'll watch the ceremony from his chair in heaven." She replied in a wistful tone.

"I'm sure he will. From what you tell me I understand he was an amazing brother." I reassured her, worrying she may regret her decision.

"My brother may be dead, but I know he's in heaven. He was a die-heart Christian, right up to the very end. And even if her were dead, he'll live in my heart forever." She sighed. "He was always worried about me courting, since no men had shown interest in me. So in a way, his death accomplished what he couldn't accomplish in life."

"That's deep logic. You miss your brother." I stated, no realizing the depth of the wound.

"Yes, he was my best friend. I know I'll see him again someday."

"What do you mean? You can't truly believe vampires have souls?" I couldn't believe I actually had to ask this question.

"Yes, I believe ones like our family, or the Denali coven do, others don't. So basically I believe some vampires have souls." She frowned. "I didn't chose to be a vampire, and I haven't fed off a human, so wouldn't I have a semi-clean record? As long as I know whose boss I believe I can get to heaven, when I cease to exist anyways."

"That is an interesting way to view things." I moved my arms and began to gently massage her shoulders, relieving the tension that had gathered.

"I'm actually quite glad my brother died on that fateful day." She looked up, meeting my owns with her own topaz ones. "I he hadn't I wouldn't be here today."

"I disagree. I'm sure we would have found each other eventually." I smiled down at her.

"I only wish I could know who changed me." Bella sighed. "I hate unsolved mysteries."

"Maybe someday we'll find out." I reassured her. "After all we have forever." I loved that word to no end.

"Forever is a very long time." Bella said this in a doubtful tone, as if she had no faith in our relationship.

"I do have faith." Bella sighed once again, she had been reading my thoughts. "I will love you forever, I'm just not sure how long the peace in this world will last."

"Not to worry, I'll protect you." I let out a chuckle, causing Bella to chuckle right along with me.

"Edward?" Bella asked doubtfully.

"Yes love?" I asked in a low voice, trying to smooth her worries.

"Do you think my brother would have liked you?" She asked, as if I would say no.

"Of course! Your brother sounds very loveable." A reassured her.

"I just wish you could have met him and he could have met you." She got a distant look on her face, I hated seeing my fiancée sad.

"I'm sure he's seen me, after all, heaven is pretty high up." I answered, causing her to let out a small laugh.

"I love you Edward, so much." She leaned into my embrace.

"I love you too." I whispered in her ear. "And I cannot wait to make you my wife. I'm sure you'll be the most beautiful bride in the whole wide world." I tried to ease her worries, but I didn't think it was working.

"But you would be a little biased wouldn't you?" She smirked, waiting for an answer. I just shrugged, either way I didn't want to make her upset. "Did you finish your vows?" She asked me in a hushed tone.

I nodded, careful to block out my thoughts. Ever since Alina, Bella had been researching and studying, trying to help us all learn about blocking powers. So far we were all doing well with once a week lessons. It was hardest for me because I'd never had to block out a power before, unlike the others who had practice blocking out my power.

I wasn't sure why Bella gave us privacy, if it were Alice she would have just gone on and looked, not caring what she saw, which is why Bella is different.

I love Bella with all my heart, and if anyone ever tries to take her from me, there will be extreme hell to pay, actually the being that attempts it will be wishing they were in hell after they see what I have planned.

Bella was my everything, and I intended to keep her with me, forever.

Forever, I love that word.

"BELLA!" Alice's scream reached my over-sensitive ears. "It's midnight! EDWARD, EMMETT, JASPER, AND CARLISLE! PLEASE VACATE THE PREMISES IN THE NEXT FIVE SECONDS…5…4…3…2…"

I slid into the car in the nick of time.

The next twelve hours were going to be pure torture…

AN: Sorry it was a little drably/fluffy…wedding in next chapter. Apologies for shortness, but I didn't want to start the wedding scene in this chapter…

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