A/N
Hello...anyone still there? I know you all have flounced by now and I would have too if I were you. I am sooo sorry. RL has been crazy but it is finally slowing down. If you would like I will recap the last chapter:

Alice and Jasper have become engaged. B/E are happy for them but they wished it was them so they decided to see if a double wedding might be possible...

See you on the other side.

As always I own nothing only the great SM does.


Alice POV

Mrs. Jasper Whitlock.

Mrs. Alice Whitlock.

Oh if this day could be any more exhilarating I think I shall faint. I am going to marry the love of my life and I couldn't be happier.

As I sat at dinner tonight my mind kept racing about all that I needed to get done and it almost seemed impossible…almost.

I am determined that my wedding day will be all that I have dreamed about…but in truth, I'm nervous.

I'm not nervous to marry Jasper because I know that in doing so I will be happier than I dared to imagine.

I'm nervous because I have this feeling that something is missing. I don't know what it could be but I just feel…off.

I lay across my bed staring at the ceiling, closing my eyes, trying to run everything through my mind's eye to come up with an explanation for this odd emptiness I feel. I can't put my finger on what it could possibly be.

I dressed for bed and fell into a restless sleep.

When I had woke, it was no better, this feeling had seemed to grow and expand overnight. What could it be?

I dressed slowly and wandered around my room aimlessly racking my brain… which was honestly giving me a headache. Trying to ease my pain I decided to go downstairs and eat a little something and talk to Bella. Maybe she can give me some perspective on this predicament.

As I entered into the kitchen I was a bit surprised to see Edward in there with Bella, he is usually out by the barn at this time.

They were in a deep discussion about something and I hated to intrude, so I started to turn to make my exit when my brother stopped me.

"Alice, good morning." Edward declared.

"Morning Edward, Bella."

Bella's face morphed into a frown upon seeing me.

"Alice are you feeling alright? You seem a bit pale." Bella asked kindly.

"I have a slight headache, nothing to worry about."

"Come and sit down, let me make you some coffee." Bella went to fetch a cup for me.

"Truly sis you don't look well, are you sure it is nothing." Edward's face was full of worry.

"I am sure, I didn't sleep well and it has caused a headache, it will pass soon I'm sure."

"What is troubling you Alice? I thought you would have slept like a babe with all of your good news yesterday." Bella warmly offered.

"I don't know what is wrong! That's the problem. I was so excited last night when I went to bed, thinking about the wedding and all I needed to do but…something feels off, like I'm missing something!" I exclaimed.

Bella came over and sat next to me, taking my hand in hers.

"Alice I will do all that I can to help you, you know that right?"

"I know… I just wish I could figure out what's wrong."

I looked up at Bella, only to see her and Edward sharing a strange look. Its like they were communicating without talking.

"Guys really I'm fine. I will sort it all out I am sure. Please don't worry." I pronounced trying to ease some of their worry.

"Alice, you must know that Bella and I will do what ever you need to make your day perfect." Edward smiled, yet it didn't reach his eyes.

Putting two and two together, I can see something else is plaguing their minds. First they were speaking so seriously when I entered, then the weird eye thing and now Edward's obvious discomfort.

"Edward, Bella. I can tell something else besides my own problem is bothering you. Please tell me, maybe I can help."

"I don't know sis, now might not be the time. You are obviously distressed and we don't want to add to that."

"Edward, if you don't tell me that will only add to it more. Please?"

They both look at each other and I could see they were battling with themselves on whether or not to tell me. Finally Edward came and sat in the other chair beside me.

"Well Alice, Bella and I were discussing your wedding last night and that got us thinking about our own wedding…and the truth is we…." He stopped and looked to Bella.

"What? Please tell me. You are making me nervous." I pleaded.

"The truth is Alice, Edward and I wanted to know if you and Jasper wouldn't be opposed to having a double wedding?" Bella quietly asked, her eyes looking at her hands in her lap.

I was stunned…not because I was upset. It was the total opposite. That odd feeling I had that something was missing had evaporated. This was exactly what was missing, my brother and Bella. It all made sense now. This is what was missing from all of my plans, I would not have been fully happy unless I shared this day with them also.

Not realizing that I was still sitting quietly Edward began to back track.

"Alice, please don't be upset. It was just a thought Bella and I had. We would never want to intrude on your day. Please…"

I jumped from my seat and grabbed Edward in a fierce hug.

"Oh Edward it is perfect! Sharing our wedding day is exactly what I was missing in my mind. All of those restless thoughts that plagued me are now gone. You and Bella were always meant to be married along side Jasper and I." I gripped him tighter.

I released Edward and ran to Bella who was still a little anxious and I took her hand.

"Oh Bella, it will be ideal. You and I, side by side with our future husbands, it could not be more perfect."

"Really? You would not mind sharing your day with us?" She asked.

"Oh Bella no! I am more happy at this moment than you can imagine." I hugged her with tears flowing from each of our eyes.

We let each other go and Bella immediately went into my brother's arms. The hugged and smiled lovingly at each other. Seeing their happiness only increased mine ten fold and I knew Jasper would feel the same.

Bella POV

After Alice and I dried our tears she went off to find Jasper and get his thoughts. I was still nervous that he would not approve, but I was beyond thrilled when he genuinely agreed.

I still can't believe it is happening, a double wedding!

I was so worried that Alice would have hated the idea. I would have been disappointed but if that was her wish, we would never have rained on her parade. If I had too I would have married Edward the next week or thereafter.

Alice and I took the wagon into to town to meet with Esme. To say that she was happy about the double wedding would have been an understatement. She was as exuberant as Alice, and that's saying a lot.

When we finally settled down we began to plan our wedding day.

Esme was such a big help and I for one was grateful for her knowledge and her experience.

We stopped by the Hale's store to visit with Rosalie and get the material we needed for our dresses. Alice of course was determined to make both dresses and truthfully I was relieved. I knew I could make my dress but Alice was extremely skilled in sewing and it took some of the pressure off of me to make it perfect. I was to make the wedding cake, which Alice was happy to relinquish that to me.

All in all we made great strides in our preparations and I was feeling more relaxed than ever about getting married.

My only worry now was about the wedding night…

I knew that the passion that Edward and I shared was special but I was so nervous that I would disappoint him in some way.

I was lost in thought when Esme approached me.

"Bella dear, why on such a happy day do you have that frown on your face?" She asked with a teasing smile on her face.

"Oh Esme, it is just me being silly." My face reddened instantly.

Esme's eyebrow quirked and she came and sat next to me on the settee.

"Bella? Are you thinking of after the wedding perhaps?"

"Um…yes." I shyly answered.

"Darling you have nothing to worry about. You and I both have talked about the feelings between a man and a woman. Now you can let those feelings free and show them physically. It is truly a wonderful thing, when two people in love show each other that love in new ways."

"I am very happy about that…its just…well… what if I disappoint him in some way? I could never live with myself if I knew that Edward wasn't happy in our marriage bed."

"Bella believe me, you could never disappoint that boy. He loves you so much and the two of you will learn together how to please each other and make each other happy."

"I know you are right. I am just being childish I guess."

"No, you are a young bride not sure of what will happen next. Believe me I have been there myself and I had all the same fears and worries. I will only add that I was and have always been happy with that part of our lives." Esme smiled with a slight pink tinge to her cheeks.

"Thank you Esme, I appreciate all your guidance and love."

Esme kissed me on the forehead like my own mother would have and the comfort in that small gesture meant more to me than she could have known.

Alice and I gathered our things and headed back home, the whole trip home was discussing our big day and the hopes that it all turned out perfectly.

Edward POV

4 more days…

I would be married to Bella in 4 days. I had to keep pinching myself to make sure it wasn't a dream.

When Jasper agreed with Alice to have a double wedding I was beyond happy. I don't even think there is a word to describe what I felt at that moment. To look into Isabella's eyes and see her excitement and love, knowing that we would soon be together forever was the most sublime feeling.

I went about my morning chores, not really seeing what I was doing. I was running on instinct at this point. My mind was so caught up in daydreams of our wedding that I was surprised I didn't hurt myself.

I stopped for a few minutes to get a drink and to try and reign in my mind when I heard a horse approaching the house.

I was surprised to see Uncle Carlisle coming and I went out to greet him.

"Uncle Carlisle, what a pleasant surprise. I hope all is well?"

"Edward, all is wonderful. I just left a house full of ladies planning a very special wedding."

He tied his horse to the hitching post and came over to shake my hand in congratulations.

"I'm so happy for you both Edward. You, Alice and Emmett are so special to your aunt and I and too see you all so happy in love makes this old man very content and thrilled."

"Thank you Uncle. You and Aunt Esme are everything to us and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. I don't think we could have survived without you both." I said tears burning my eyes.

"We feel the same my dear boy, but let us think only pleasant things today because it is one of the best days of my life as I am sure it is yours."

"Yes it is. I am glad you are here Uncle….I have a few questions I wanted to ask." I looked down at my shoe as if it were the most interesting thing ever.

"Of course Edward, let us go sit down and talk."

We walked toward the river and we sat down under my favorite tree.

"So tell me Edward, what has you so anxious?" He asked jovially.

"Well…I wanted to know…um…damn this is hard to ask!"

"Let me help you. You want to ask about your wedding night?"

"Yes… I want it to be perfect for Bella and I mean I know the mechanics of what is supposed to happen but since I am not experienced I am afraid. What if I hurt Bella or I don't please her! Oh my if she hates it or me after I will never forgive myself." I started to panic, breathing rapidly.

"Edward, calm down son. You are right to be nervous, it is natural. First, you could never hurt Bella. Yes there will be some discomfort for her the first time but that too is natural."

My eyes snapped up to meet his and I think I might faint.

"I will cause her pain? How can I do that?"

"Edward please, relax and breathe. I will explain….

And with that statement I heard all about what happens between a man and a woman on their wedding night.

I was half terrified and half crazed to run off and find the preacher right now.

I only hoped that I could show Bella in the most gentle and loving way how much I loved her and that making her my wife in everyway would be an amazing experience.

4 more days….


E/N: so next up is a wedding...what do you think Groom's POV or Bride's? let me know thank you for sticking with me love and kisses