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Chapter 29 – Here Comes the Bride
EPOV
Not since my 9th birthday when I received my first video game console did I ever get such a memorable Christmas gift. The guitar Bella had given me was vintage classic Gibson and only someone musically educated would understand its importance and it's rated the best all around guitar in the world because of its versatility. I surprised myself when it brought me to tears, not so much because of the fantastic guitar, but how thoughtful the gift was and how much love was placed on it.
During my time at home, I had played the piano downstairs a few times and during a couple of those times, Bella slid onto the piano bench next to me and placed her arm around my waist just to watch and listen. She understood me better than myself. My mother most certainly enjoyed me playing for her again and I entertained her as I once did before the accident.
The weather had warmed up a bit over the past couple of days and it was hovering near the 50's, which made Rose feel a little more comfortable about her wedding plans. The ground was still frozen in my parent's backyard and teams of men had already started to set up the tent. The vendors needed a couple of days to set up the lighting, sound and decorations. My mom had plastic runners all over the house so the workers wouldn't tread dirt on her carpet. The whole house and everyone in it was caught up in the commotion.
Tonight was the bachelor party and then finally the wedding. Emmett had a few college buddies come into town along with several Cullen family members that would be joining us at the Mill Creek Bar. Newton sent over a few of our techs to set up the equipment so we could play together for the first time since the accident. I think Jasper and Jake were more excited about playing again than the reason for the party. Thankfully, I had some guitars still packed with the band's road gear that Newton brought down with him, so I wouldn't have to bring out my new Gibson.
Bella was busy planning the girl's party in Port Angeles and helping Esme with decorating for the wedding. They were in town buying more of something and we seemed to pass each other in the hallway the past few days due to all the last minute preparations we were both involved in. Carlisle had me out in the back lawn clearing some dead brush that the gardener overlooked and I needed a shower before going out.
Bella had asked me if I would wear slacks and a button shirt to make a good impression since I was the Best Man/brother-in law and I would be meeting some of Emmett's family for the first time. I had no problem complying with her request. It felt good to clean up for a change.
I was digging around looking for a pair of socks when I found a manuscript of some sort in the side pocket of the bag. I pulled it out and assumed it was the story Bella had been working on so diligently before we came here. I flipped through the first pages and surprised when I noticed my name mentioned and it caught my attention. I sat on the edge of the bed and started to read what Bella had written. The article began with the first news report of the accident.
All four members of the successful band 'The Pattinson Project' were badly injured after their tour bus was T-boned on a Wyoming highway. The driver of the van was fatally injured.
'The Pattinson Project', a rock band based in Seattle, was headed north on Interstate 25 on Wednesday at about 3:50 a.m. in their van-type vehicle when the crash occurred, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The owner of the transport company said the band was going to a show they had booked in Salt Lake City at the time of the accident.
According to a WHP spokesman, a Ford pickup headed south became airborne and flew over the center divider. The truck clipped a Honda Civic, then went broadside into the band's van. Another Honda behind the van then struck the undercarriage after the bus tipped over.
Officials said eight people in all were hurt in the crash with one fatality. The four musicians were taken by ambulances to Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins.
The band members listed on The Pattinson Project's Web site include lead singer Edward Pattinson, guitarists Jasper Hale, bassist/vocalist Emmett Cullen and drummer Jacob Black.
According to the band's road manager, one of the band members is clinging to life and currently in a coma. The other band members suffered minor injuries ranging from concussions to lacerations.
"After a day and half of no sleep for myself, and all the band's families, we are all still in absolute shock," the band's manager said on The Pattinson Project's MySpace page. "We can't go into too many details, but some of the band members are doing better than others. The accident took place near Rawlins and the whole TPP crew will be up there for a while."
WHP Officer Patrick Etchebarne said that all five people riding in the bus were injured in the wreck.
"It looks like maybe the occupants were not wearing their seat belts," Etchebarne said.
Friends said the band members met each other while growing up in Forks Washington.
"As of now, we just got to keep waiting and hope for the best and keep them in our thoughts," said press agent Jessica Stanley.
Bella then went into the devastating recount of the days and weeks that followed and the personal heartache she and my family experienced while I was in my coma. I hadn't yet spoken to my family about the particulars of everything that happened to me and I wasn't aware of the immense adversity my family went through during my recovery. Page by page Bella wrote in great detail the struggles I faced and the possibility that my music would be lost to me forever.
I didn't remember much after the sound of breaking glass. It all went to black and then the next thing I remembered was when I woke up in the hospital. I was so focused only on regaining my memory, that I didn't ask any questions about the details regarding the accident. I was shocked to find out how close to death I had come and that it was touch-and-go for several days as to whether I would even wake up, let alone have any memories. I knew that everyone had bent over backwards to help me, but I never thought about the turmoil they had lived with. Always hopeful, my family remained strong despite their desperation at the fact that the person they knew and loved didn't remember them.
I read about Bella's persistent vigilance at the hospital during my coma and the agony she endured as each day passed, weighed heavily on my heart. She was devoted to me and had never left my side until I asked her to go, and that night had decimated her. The man she loved no longer remembered her through no fault of his own. It was like I was a witness to my own funeral.
Bella wrote that she was worried that my music would be lost because of my amnesia. As a music critic, she always supported my compositions and she felt the world would have missed out on something special if 'The Pattinson Project' had been silenced. She revealed how Emmett had become the band's life support since it's leader, me, might not return and he expeditiously engineered the final mix of the CD by himself so that all of the band's hard work would not be shelved by the record company. He felt the fans needed to hear what the band had created and the guys stood together, proving once again we were more than band mates we were truly brothers.
Tremendous efforts were made to keep my condition out of the news and the paparazzi at bay and everyone protected my privacy during the weeks I was lost in the darkness of my mind. As time passed into months, they all clung to hope that I would regain my memory and when I finally did, everyone was overjoyed that I hadn't lost any of my musical talents. Bella recounted how excited I had been when I picked up my guitar for the first time in months. I sat thinking how lucky I was to be surrounded by so many people who loved me and even more blessed that Bella loved and supported me as much as she did.
I wondered when Bella was going to show me what she had written and I slipped the manuscript back into the bag. The article was remarkable and I was honored that she documented it and wanted to share it with the public. Her words were wrapped around my heart and I couldn't love her more.
BPOV
The days became more and more hectic as we grew closer to the wedding. I had never been involved in the planning of a wedding before and working with Esme I decided that when Edward and I got married I would keep it simple. Vendors were in and out all day as we tried to get as many things done was we could. The men in the family were just as busy and the only quality time I got to spend with Edward was when we went to bed each night.
I had packed a very sweet dress for that evening's party. It was a plum colored jersey dress with shutter pleating, elbow length sleeves and belted. Alice came over to the house to help me with my hair and make-up. She had spent Christmas with Jasper and had occupied most of her free time hanging out with me and helping with the wedding chaos. Having Alice back into my daily life helped me to find a new sense of peace. Edward was stable and had all the confidence he had before the amnesia and my soul felt lighter and I was breathing easier.
I arranged for Rose's bachelorette party to be held at Michael's Restaurant, a seafood and steakhouse in the heart of Port Angeles. Alice rode along with Esme, Rose and I. We were expecting about fifteen women including Emmett's mother and a few girlfriends Rose went to school with. It was going to be more of a cocktail party than a crazy out-of-control evening. We had experienced enough craziness these past few months that it was time we just enjoyed the company of others.
It had been a very long time since I'd had a night out with friends and I was looking forward to it. We all had so much to celebrate and I was glad Esme would be the designated driver so that I could have a few cocktails. Upon our arrival, the hostess escorted us to the Palm Room, where we would have our private party. The menu for the evening consisted of hors d'oeuvres, one of which was a mini Shepherd's pie, seafood, meat and vegetable platters and an open bar. The restaurant was warm and cozy and the ladies all seemed impressed as they entered the room and began mingling.
"Do you know any of these people?" Alice asked me.
"Only you, Rose, Esme and Jessica Stanley if she shows up." I nibbled on the crudités. "Promise me that there will be no bridal showers or bachelorette parties for my wedding."
"As long as you promise me you and Edward don't elope." Alice joked.
"I would never do that to you." Alice and I made promises we would be in each other's weddings when we were in the 2nd grade. As tempting as an elopement seemed, I wanted to show the whole world that I was committed to Edward and I wanted to share the moment with our families and friends.
Esme and Mrs. Cullen gravitated together along with one of Emmett's Aunts at one end of the room. Soon Rose's college girlfriends arrived and the party got livelier. I ordered my first cocktail and Alice and I introduced ourselves and comfortably socialized with Rose's guests as any good hostesses would do.
"Bella." I heard someone call my name and I discovered it was Jessica Stanley.
"Jessica, I'm so glad you could make it." I stepped over to her to give her a welcome hug. Alice and Rose both knew her as being Newton's girlfriend and from her connection with the band. They both came over to say hello.
"Wow, I'm impressed, this is a nice party." Jessica politely commented. She had caught a ride with one of Rose's girlfriends that Newton also knew and it was nice that she could join us. We never did meet up in Los Angeles for that drink and we had some catching up to do. Now that the band was back on track, they were seriously considering hiring her full-time as their publicist and she would move to Seattle to be with the rest of us. Jessica hung out with Alice and I for most of the evening, and we enjoyed each other's company.
Rose had a marvelous time talking with all her friends and everyone left the evening looking forward to the ceremony and celebrating the New Year the next night. Mrs. Cullen offered to drive Rose home so that she could spend some private time with her soon to be daughter-in-law. Esme got us back home before the boys had returned from their party. I was sure they were having an outrageous time and I wished I could have witnessed the band playing together. I hoped someone made a video of the performance to share with me.
I stepped into the empty bedroom and carefully removed my dress and hung it up in the closet. After washing my face and brushing my teeth I slipped naked under the covers alone. It was strange to be in Edward's bedroom completely alone and I laid in the darkness with a slight buzz remaining from the cocktails I had consumed. I hugged my pillow missing Edward as I drifted off to sleep.
I had lost track of time when I felt Edward hovering over me as he lightly kissed my cheek. "Hey." I whispered only half awake.
"Go back to sleep," Edward cuddled up next to me kissing my shoulder. "It's late."
EPOV
Emmett's party reminded me of the ones we used to have in college, except our father's were both there. I drank only beer and avoided the shots so that I wouldn't be suffering when I woke up in the morning. Emmett could handle his liquor better than any of us, so no one hesitated to keep his hands full as he happily bounced around the bar conversing with his buddies and enjoying his last night of bachelorhood.
After a couple games of pool and countless stories, it was time for the band to provide some entertainment so Jake, Jasper, Emmett and I found our places. Being together on stage was intuitive for all of us and we didn't hesitate a moment as Jake hit the down beat on his drums. We played our standard line-up of songs, which included a couple of covers from the days when we only played small bars just like Mill Creek. Our performance was the highlight of the evening.
Carlisle got us home later than we expected and we spied Esme's car in the garage when we pulled in. We quietly said our goodnight and I went upstairs to where Bella would be waiting for me. She was curled up asleep in the center of the bed and I removed my clothes as silently as I could. I quickly splashed some water on my face and brushed my teeth before I crawled next to her.
I leaned over Bella to lightly kiss her cheek. I missed her.
"Hey," she whispered groggily.
"Go back to sleep," I curled myself around her and kissed her shoulder. "It's late."
Bella wiggled slightly closer to me, and her breathing instantly deepened.
Thankfully we didn't have to get up early in the morning and I relaxed and fell asleep with the sweet scent of my love's skin comforting me.
OoOo
For the first time that I could remember I woke up before Bella. She was curled up in a ball, squarely in the middle of the bed and her soft purr caused me to smile. I looked to the nightstand to see that it was almost 12 o'clock and I could hear people working down below my bedroom window. Rose didn't expect us until 5 o'clock when all the men would go to Emmett's house while the women got ready here. It was going to be a long hectic day and I wanted to spend as much alone time as I could with her today.
Bella always looked beautiful and so sweet, even in sleep. The daylight was pouring through the windows and I thought it would be a good idea to give her a sexy wake up call. I started softly caressing the top of her head, stroking her dark brown hair that felt like silk through my fingers. I smoothed her hair to the side of her face as I softly kissed the back and the sides of her neck.
My fingers made soft traces down from her nape to her spine down to her perfect, shapely ass, and I slowly removed the sheet from her lean, naked body. My hands cupped Bella's bottom as I shifted down planting soft kisses on it. My tongue made soft licks up her neck and down her back. Bella began to slightly stir.
"Shh…just keep your beautiful brown eyes closed, love." I whispered gently hoping she would allow me to continue.
I moved myself lower to her legs and thighs, softly touching them with my fingertips. Bella silently shivered as I placed soft kisses and licks on them. I moved myself back up to her backside and began kissing her shoulders. I took one of her hands and began kissing and sucking her fingers. Bella let out a light sigh. She always loved the feel of my hands and mouth on her body.
Without fully waking her, I carefully and slowly turned Bella on her back. She was breathing, but silently. I began lightly sucking and licking her ear slowly moving to her soft lips and kissed her. My tongue was softly roaming in her mouth and Bella moaned. My hands were feeling and cupping her perfect breasts as I softly placed the tip of my tongue on her nipples before sucking and kissing them.
Bella's skin flushed from feeling my mouth and hands on her breasts. I wasted no time as my tongue lowered to her stomach, licking her belly button. While kissing her stomach, my fingers traced down to the apex of her mount and found Bella hot and very wet waiting for me. My cock was hardening against her leg, and I wanted nothing more than to be inside her. Carefully spreading her legs, I slowly entered her. My hands gripped her hips as I slowly slid in and out of her. Her soft moans fueled my movements as I increased my speed. Bella grasped my shoulders, pushing and pulling me with every thrust as she whimpered my name. I felt her legs steadily climb up my body and wrapping them around my waist, allowing me to thrust even deeper inside of her. My lips trailed up her neck to her supple parted lips. I felt every sweet breath as she panted, withering underneath me as her orgasm washed over her.
"Bella," I grunted, calling her name as I felt her tighten around me, milking me as she came. "Bella," I hissed again, pulling her body close to mine. I continued to thrust in and out of her until I reached my own climax. Together, our orgasms washed over us like a tidal wave. Completely wore out I laid back on the bed with Bella wrapped in my arms.
"Did you enjoy your wake-up call, love?" I asked smiling.
Bella smiled back and said, "I enjoyed every moment of it."
We held each other quietly for a few minutes, neither of us wanting to let go of each other. It felt as if we were the only two people in the world until I heard someone yelling from the back lawn and it brought me back to reality.
"I missed you last night, did you have fun at your party?" I asked.
"It was very nice, Rose had a wonderful time," Bella stretched and reached for my hand and weaved her fingers with mine. "How was your party?"
"Everyone had a blast, I wish you could have seen us play," I ran my free hand through my hair staring up at the ceiling. "I think Newton taped it."
"Ooo…good I was hoping someone would." Bella squealed.
"Are you ready for today?"
"I think I am," Bella started to sit up. "I should make us something to eat before we shower."
"Not yet…lets just lay here a little while longer." I reached up and pulled her into my arms. "Do you realize this is like the first time I woke up before you?"
"It was really nice that you did," Bella smiled as I tangled my fingers in her hair again. "I'm excited that the wedding is finally here."
"The next one will be ours." I kissed her head and closed my eyes imagining the possibilities.
BPOV
Edward and I finally managed to untangle our bodies from each other to get out of bed and into the shower so that we could be part of the day. The chef hired for the wedding was already in the kitchen with his staff making it impossible for me to make us lunch, so Edward drove into town to Subway to get sandwiches and brought them back home to eat.
The house was full of strangers and it was hard to not to get caught up in the excitement. Rose wanted all the men to go to Emmett's house at 5 p.m. where they would have a light dinner and dress while Esme and I would stay here to get dressed. Alice had offered her hair and make-up services to help us get ready. Jasper would go hang out with the guys and she would drive over here and have dinner with us.
The ceremony was scheduled to start at 9 o'clock. Rose and Emmett wanted to be cutting the cake when the clock struck midnight. I didn't know how Rose could wait all day, but there were still plenty of last minute things she distracted herself with. Edward sat at the piano and played sonatas to pass the time and to entertain everyone working in and about the house.
The bakery was expected to deliver the cake an hour before the ceremony. Rose had ordered a three-tiered champagne flavored cake with butter-cream icing that was decorated with bubbles blown from sugar. I had never seen anything like it before and I was looking forward to seeing it in person.
As the time drew near, Edward shaved and grabbed his tuxedo along with Carlisle to head over to Emmett's house. I walked him to the car just as Alice was running up the path.
"The next time you see me, I'm going to be beautiful." I kissed him sweetly.
"How is it possible you could get more beautiful than you are right now?" Edward smiled as he hung their tuxedos on the hook in the Volvo and Carlisle got into the front seat.
"I'll see you in a few hours." I waved as Edward got behind the seat of the car and pulled out of the driveway.
"Hey girl," Alice chirped. "Are you ready to be placed under my spell?"
"Yes I am!" I giggled and lead Alice into the house and up to Rose's bedroom.
I was starving and Esme had chopped salads for all of us to dine on before Alice began to work her magic. Alice rolled my hair in hot curlers while I sat and applied my foundation. She used a curling iron on Rose's hair, evenly sectioning off her hair as she piled the curls on top of her head. Once her entire head was curled, Alice then styled Rose's long blond hair into an up-do with beautiful waves piled loosely at the crown and loose pieces hanging down to frame her face. It was a light, romantic look that wasn't too structured and Rose looked spectacular.
Alice came back to me to pin up my hair and she applied my eye make-up by giving me a subtle smoky eye and added color on my cheeks and a neutral shimmering dusty pink lip color. Esme sat along with us as she confidently applied her own make-up. We were enjoying the primping and girl talk between all of us.
While Alice completed Rose's make-up, I stepped into my black satin dress. It was a knee length, strapless, A-line silhouette with a white waist tie sash with a flared skirt and side pleats. I had a simple pair of black pumps that would allow me to dance the night away. I placed the pearl earrings that I received from Rose on Christmas in my earlobes and slipped the sterling Tiffany bracelet Edward had given me with an inscription that read 'Let Me Count the Ways' onmy right wrist.
Once Alice put her finishing touches on Rose, we finally got to see her wedding dress. It was an Anne Barge silk taffeta floor-length, sleeveless, white, A-line silhouette, Queen Anne neckline, natural waist, couture folded pleats, with a beaded belt and pockets. She found it on Kleinfeld's website and had it shipped from Manhattan to Seattle. Her bouquet was two-dozen tightly wrapped white tea roses. She looked absolutely breath taking.
Rose handed me my nosegay that was made up of white roses, white freesia and pale pink astilbe tied with a black satin ribbon. I stood in front of the mirror and I felt like Audrey Hepburn with my hair in a tight up-do.
Esme kept her hair down in soft curls and her dress was a grey iridescent Chiffon square neck, short sleeved, long gown with lace overlay on the bodice with an attached bow at the waist leading into a full skirt. She looked very glamorous and definitely would be turning heads that night.
There was a slight tap on the door, "Ladies?" Carlisle spoke. "Are we just about ready?"
We all glanced at each other excited that it was almost time for the wedding to begin. Esme walked to the door and welcomed Carlisle into the room so that he could say a few words to his daughter before the ceremony. It made me miss Charlie and how much I was looking forward to the time we would be sharing the some moment.
"Rosalie you are stunning," Carlisle proudly smiled at his daughter. "I love you so much and I know that you and Emmett will have a wonderful life together."
"Thank you Daddy," Rose hugged and kissed Carlisle. "I love you too."
"Esme you are positively ravishing in that gown." Carlisle reached for his wife.
"Thank you dear," Esme blushed slightly as she kissed Carlisle's cheek.
"Bella my dear, Edward will be happy to see you, you look simply smashing."
"Thank you Carlisle." I nervously giggled at the compliment.
"I will see you ladies downstairs in a few minutes." Carlisle kissed Esme one more time before leaving the room.
"I'm so excited," Alice squealed. "I should go find my seat. Good luck everyone."
"Thank you for everything." Rose hugged Alice before she left the room.
The time had arrived and Esme, Rose and I headed down the staircase. Carlisle was waiting patiently at the doorway that led out to the tent. Edward was just in front of the drape standing inside the tent waiting to walk his mother down the aisle. I couldn't see him and I was happy that I would be surprising him with my appearance. I could hear 'Prelude in C Major' by Johann Sebastian Bach began to play which signaled that Edward and Esme had started the procession. I tightly grasped my flowers and slowly stepped towards the tent entrance. As I entered I felt all the eyes in the room turn on me and I felt my skin flush from nervousness. I smiled and tried not to reveal that I was slightly trembling with each step I took.
I focused my sight ahead of me and I found Edward standing beside Emmett at the end of the runway. As soon as our eyes met we both broke into a full smile. He was amazingly handsome in his tuxedo with his hands folded in front of him. He looked like a movie star and I was so focused on him that I hardly noticed the gorgeously decorated room filled with yards of white silk, white roses and candlelight. As soon as I hit my mark the quartet began to play the traditional bridal song and the guests stood as Rose and Carlisle entered the tent.
Emmett stood broadly smiling as he rocked on his heels in anticipation for his bride. I could feel Edward's eyes staring at me as I watched Rose make her way down the aisle.
EPOV
The quartet started to play 'Prelude in C Major' by Johann Sebastian Bach as I greeted my mother at the tent entrance and walked her down the aisle to her seat before joining Emmett standing at the head of the room. I double-checked my breast pocket and made sure the rings were still there and then I looked up to see Bella enter the room.
I had never seen her look so glorious in my life and it felt as if all the air had escaped from my lungs as I gasped at her beauty. Our eyes met and she flashed me the biggest smile I had ever seen on her face and I smiled back at her. It was hard to believe that this incredible creature was going to be my wife soon and belong to me forever.
All my attention was on Bella as she gracefully stepped closer to where I was standing next to Emmett. Her hair was swept up and piled on her head exposing her long neck and I felt the blood rush to my groin. I tried to discretely pull at my slacks and I knew I needed to control myself. I started to think of the chord progression of Bach to distract my attraction for my dazzling fiancée.
Bella soon found her place and the music changed to the 'Bridal Chorus' by Wagner signaling my sister's entrance. Everyone stood up as my father proudly escorted Rose down the runway to her eager groom. Emmett fidgeted, beaming from ear-to-ear as he watched his bride coming down the aisle to join him at the altar.
I looked at my sister for a moment before my eyes relocked on Bella. I wondered how much longer I would have to wait to take her in my arms. The music stopped and the preacher began the nuptials. Bella held my sister's bouquet as she turned toward Emmett for the ceremony. I continued to stare at my love from across the altar. Bella kept glancing my way and her cheeks would flush when our eyes met.
"We are gathered here in the presence of God and this company to witness and bless theexchanging of vows that will bind Emmett and Rosalie together in the holy relationship of marriage.When this ceremony has ended, they will leave as husband and wife having been joinedtogether by the God of heaven." The preacher began.
How could I wait until May to marry her? I couldn't wait another day to make her mine forever and always.
There is great joy to be found in such a surprising journey with twists and turns, shadesand possibilities, beyond your wildest imaginings. Instead of resisting changes, allowthem to blossom in you so that you and your relationship will grow and mature.Therefore, along with celebrating the joyous feelings of today, remember, especiallywhen saying your vows, that you are promising to love for the long and ambiguousfuture. If you will remember this commitment you are making today, instead of bowingdown or bowing out when difficulties arise, you will be able to ride out any stormytimes with confidence knowing that those cloud-filled skies are but temporary and not areflection on your relationship as a whole.Above all, in the days and years that lie ahead, remember that love is what matters.Love will prevail.
Love did prevail for us, I always had it inside of me for Bella and neither of us would ever bow out, now or ever. I cherished Bella and the unwavering devoutness that she had given me throughout the entire time I'd known her. I got lost in my thoughts when I noticed Bella look at me again and she lifted her eyebrows to signal me that Emmett needed me. It instantly brought back my attention to realize that Emmett needed the rings from me. I reached into my pocket and scooped them up and placed them in Emmett's open palm for him to place on the preacher's bible.
Emmett, place the ring on Rosalie's finger and thenrepeat after me.Rosalie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am,and all that I have, I honor you.
Rosalie, place the ring on Emmett's finger and thenrepeat after me. Emmett, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am,and all that I have, I honor you.
Now that Emmett and Rosalie have given themselves to each otherby solemn vows, with the joining of hands and the giving and receiving of rings in thepresence of this company, by the authority of the state of Washington and that of all-mightyGod, I pronounce that they are husband and wife. Those whom God has joinedtogether, let no one put asunder.
You may kiss your bride.
Ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to present Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cullen.
I stared forward with my hands folded in front of my lap and the Quartet began to play The 'Wedding March' by Mendelsson and the room broke into applause. After Rose and Emmett finished kissing they headed up the runway as husband and wife. I stepped towards my love and offered my arm so that we could follow them.
"My God you're gorgeous." I whispered in Bella's ear as she continued to stare forward smiling sweetly and held tightly on my arm as we walked down the aisle.
The photographer was waiting with his camera and he snapped off several pictures as we exited the tent.
"Congratulations." Bella said as she hugged and kissed the newlyweds.
I shook Emmett's hand and hugged my sister, "Congratulations."
"We just need to take a few more pictures before we go back inside," Rose instructed us. "Stay right here for just a few minutes."
I wrapped my arm around Bella's waist pulling her closer to me. I could smell the flowers she held in her hand as I dipped my head into her neck and nibbled gently on her warm soft skin. "Take a walk with me?" I asked softly.
Bella pressed the palm of her hand in the center of my chest, "Now?"
"I'm sorry," I pulled on my jacket. "You are just driving me crazy with how beautiful you are."
"We only have a couple of more hours," Bella straightened my bow tie. "Can you try and be a good boy?"
"I'll try." I intertwined my fingers with hers and kissed her lightly.
Rose and Emmett soon came back to the walkway ready to make their entrance back into the reception. Bella and I stepped into the tent and motioned for my dad to announce Mr. and Mrs. Cullen's grand entrance into the reception.
The guests had all shifted to the tables and they all lifted their champagne glasses to welcome the happy couple. Bella and I found the head table and I reached for my glass as I waited for Rose and Emmett to join us so that I could give my toast. Bella lightly tapped her glass to get everyone's attention.
"I'd like to welcome all of you here today to my wonderful sister Rosalie's wedding," I pulled the small piece of paper from my breast pocket. "It really is an honor to be Emmett's best man, because to me Emmett Cullen is one of the best men I know. He is truly a quality individual, my best friend and lifelong confidant. I couldn't be happier that he met and fell in love with my sister." I turned to the couple and raised my glass higher. "Emmett and Rose, the truest meaning of marriage is the miracle of being loved by just one person. The two of you have come together to share your lives and realize your dreams and I'm honored to be able to share it with you. Remember that life is not promised and you should always love in the present. I toast you... and wish you a long marriage filled with love."
Glasses clinked together and Emmett and Rose kissed for the crowd, then my father and Emmett's father each gave their toasts before we sat down. The servers entered the tent with our first course of a salad made with tomatoes, feta cheese and artichokes, drizzled with champagne and mustard dressing. Noisemakers, party hats and confetti decorated all the tables as we dined in a spectacular setting.
My mom had outdone herself with her designing talents. There was a huge clock hanging on the side of the tent wall for the whole room to watch the final hours of 2009 tick away. I was looking forward to my first New Years Eve kiss with Bella and welcoming 2010 with her in my arms. I rested my thigh against hers as we enjoyed our meal of Lobster Thermidor served with fresh asparagus and a perfectly prepared Petit Filet and buckets of brut champagne.
"You do know that you look extraordinary tonight." I was still drooling over how lovely Bella looked in her dress and with her hair pinned up in shiny curls.
"You are drop-dead handsome yourself Mr. Pattinson." Bella squeezed my leg then sipped more champagne. Her eyes twinkled as she smiled at me.
As midnight approached Emmett and Rose stepped over to their uniquely decorated cake and the guests gathered around them for a closer look, leaving Bella and I alone sitting against the back wall. While the last minute of the year counted down they fed each other cake as the guests used their noisemakers and shouted out well wishes to greet 2010. I pressed my lips on Bella's sweet mouth and I kissed her lovingly.
"Happy New Year, love." I gazed down into Bella's soft brown eyes as the candlelight placed stars in them. "I love you."
"Happy New Year and I love you too," Bella wrapped her arms around my neck. "Will you dance with me?"
Her wish was my command and I didn't hesitate as I turned Bella out on the dance floor. As the quartet played 'Auld Lang Syne' we instantly got lost in a world of our own.
BPOV
Edward and I danced for what seemed like hours until it was time for all of us to say goodbye to the new Mr. and Mrs. Cullen. They were leaving for Hawaii in the morning and would be spending the night at the Red Lion Inn in Port Angeles. After saying our goodbyes and the few remaining guests we all went inside the house. The chef and his staff were almost done packing up their things and the tent wouldn't be taken down until Saturday.
"What a memorable evening," Esme leaned on Carlisle. "It couldn't have been more perfect."
"I have to agree." Carlisle gently kissed the top his wife's head. "Our baby girl is married."
"You two made a handsome couple, it looked as if you were enjoying yourselves." Esme said to us.
"Thanks Mom, we did have a great time, " Edward placed hand at the small of my back. "Do you need any help with anything tonight?"
"No, I think everything is done for tonight," Esme and Carlisle gasped at each other's hands. "I think we all can call it a night. Goodnight children."
"Goodnight." I said to them both. Carlisle and Esme walked off to their room and Edward pulled at my hand as he dragged me towards the kitchen. "What are you doing?"
"Leftovers," Edward laughed. "Lets grab a bottle of champagne and a make a plate to take upstairs with us."
We danced around the kitchen laughing while we grabbed a couple of glasses, and quickly made a plate of assorted hor'dourves. We snatched a bottle of Brut before we skipped upstairs giggling the entire way up.
After closing the bedroom door and locking it, we placed the things we stole from the kitchen on the dresser. For a moment I paused and stared at Edward in his tuxedo.
"You couldn't have looked this hot for your prom." I latched my fingers onto the lapels of his jacket and stared up into his sexy green eyes.
Edward's eyebrows furled and he thought about what I said, "I don't know, I think I did." He flashed me his silly grin.
"I definitely know you have never looked more beautiful than you do right now," Edward sighed. "I had to distract myself when I saw you coming down the aisle."
"I noticed." I laughed thinking about the devilish look I had gotten from him while we were standing at the altar.
"I wanted to drag you to the back of the tent and slam you against a tree." Edward confessed.
"In this dress?" I twirled.
Edward's thumb and finger wrapped around my right wrist and lifted it up and looked at my bracelet, "Hey, I gave you this."
"Yes, a while ago…do you remember?" He held my arm up closer to face.
"It was the first real gift I gave you," he kissed the inside of my wrist. "That was a wonderful night."
Edward pulled on my arm taking it behind his back and kissed me slowly and tenderly. His tongue slipped between my lips and very slowly rolled around mine. My heart seemed to stop beating as I tingled down to my toes.
"As devastating as you are in that dress, I'm going to politely ask you to take it off or I'm going to rip it off." Edward said seriously as his hands brushed over my shoulders and down my arms.
"Since your tuxedo is a rental you should be the one more worried," I turned my back to him so he could unzip my dress. "Will you please?" I felt his knuckle slide down my spine as the dress released its tight hold around my body. I let it drop to the floor and pool around my ankles.
Edward slowly removed his formal wear and placed the items on the proper hangers as I sat on the edge of the bed to remove my stockings. There was no reason to hurry we had all night, and all the days and nights ahead of us. Edward opened the champagne and poured it into the glasses, lit the candle by the bed, and shut off the light before crawling in bed next to me.
"A toast," he held up his glass. "To the woman I adore, I love you so much."
I tilted my glass against his, "I love you more." We both gulped down our drinks and placed the glasses on the nightstand. I pushed my palm against his shoulder so he would lay back. Edward's hands reached up and removed the pins that held my hair in place causing my curls to spill over his chest.
I flicked my hair as I positioned myself over his semi hard cock. I licked my lips slowly before I placed my fingers around his shaft. Edward's body responded quickly to my touch as I felt him grow harder between my fingers. I lowered my mouth to his tip and placed my tongue flatly against it as I licked off the slight glisten that had formed. I heard the breath escape from Edward's mouth as I continued to stroke his cock with my tongue before sliding it completely into my mouth. I knew I had to pace myself because I wanted this to last, so I methodically kept my momentum at a leisurely rate so that Edward could enjoy the all the sensations without being pushed too far.
"That feels incredible." Edward was gasping a little for breath before I crawled up over his chest. His heavy breathing caused our bodies to sway.
Smiling we kissed and his hands tangled in my hair. My knees straddled Edward's hips hovering on my hands and knees over his body. Our lips brushed across each other before our tongues whipped around and were sucked into each other's mouths that took us deeper into the moment.
I pushed my butt down, allowing his cock that was at full attention to slip deep inside of me. I slowly rocked my hips so that he would slide completely in me at a easy steady pace.
"You feel so good." I whispered to him as I raised myself up to sit fully down upon him. Edward's hand grasped my breasts and I rubbed his arms with my hands. I felt his tight muscles as I lightly dug my fingertips into his forearms. I released him and angled myself forward.
Edward surrendered himself to me as he kept his arms comfortably stretched out by his side, and I balanced myself while I continued rocking with my hands pressing down on his shoulders. He stared up at me, tracking my eyes with his and he began to pant with every stroke of my slippery tight slit.
I felt him bend his knees upward and I leaned my butt back against them to shift into a new position. One of his hands lightly grasped my hip as he sat up slowly towards me, still not breaking his deep gaze into my eyes.
Edward clasped my waist and held me down to stop. "Don't stop, please," I pleaded, knowing I didn't have to. He lifted me up with his hips, and rolled me onto my back and into a new position with him taking control.
"Oh yes," I sighed. I spread my legs wider and offered myself to him. I felt his hard cock at my entrance, waiting. I place both of my hands on his ass, and I pushed my hips up more and pressed his ass down allowing him to shove himself deep inside me.
"Ohhhh," Edward moaned loudly. His hips circled around while he slowly entered me and withdrew not wanting to rush. I squeezed around him as he pulsed deep within me.
My hands ran across his backside, feeling and etching every detail into my brain. Edward's ass was so firm, so damn nice. I took a cheek in each hand and squeezed as his muscles contracted. Edward begun to thrust harder, deeper and quicker as my fingers continued to dig into his flesh and I cried out with the force of my orgasm. I could feel him shiver as he growled into my neck.
As I gasped for air I found Edward's mouth once again with mine. Our tongues quickly found their own rhythm was we played in and out of each other's mouths. Our hot sweating bodies clung together as our heart rate struggled to return to normal.
"That was excellent." I smiled basking in the afterglow.
"Beyond." Edward said as he broke from my embrace to refill our glasses. While he was up, he got a towel to wipe some of his perspiration off his body before returning to bed with me. We sat in the candlelight with our backs against the headboard side by side sipping at our champagne.
"Love," Edward pulled his hand through his hair and drew in a long breath of air and released it. "I've waited to mention this to you."
I reached up and caressed his handsome face, "What is it?"
"I found your story…" Edward's eyes diverted from me. "And I read it."
"You did?" I never could find the right time to show him and I was nervous as to what he thought about it. "I meant to give it to you earlier."
"I'm sorry if you think I snooped," Edward stared up at the ceiling. "But I think it is the best thing you have written so far."
"You're not upset that I revealed everything?" I was surprised at Edward's response because I knew his privacy was important to him.
"No, not at all, as a matter of fact I would like to know more." Edward looked back at me.
"More?" I asked not really know what he wanted to hear.
"I never knew that you stayed with me the entire time I was in the ICU, that must have been terrible for you."
"It was hard to see you so helpless, bruised, bleeding and broken," I placed my hand along his jaw so that he would look at me. "I held your hand, talked to you and prayed. I was scared, we all were."
"Jake and Newton hung around too…I didn't know everyone stayed in Wyoming."
"We all stayed near you until we knew you were out of the woods." I stroked my fingers against Edward's cheek. "From the moment we got the news that there was an accident we all rushed to the hospital as fast as we could. With Carlisle's help, I was able to remain by your side. They had to force me to get some sleep."
Edward rolled to his side and faced me, "When they told you I had amnesia that couldn't have been easy for you to hear."
"No it wasn't, I cried when they told me you didn't remember anything, but you needed me and I promised you that I would love you forever," I wrapped my arm over Edward's neck and pressed my forehead against his. "We would have been married if I didn't stop you in Vegas. I need to be with you always."
"You never hesitated to continue to love me did you?" Edward's eyes shut as if he were praying waiting for my reply.
"I'm in love with your soul."
A/N The link for the wedding images can be found on my profile or ask me in your review and I will tell you.
There is only going to be one chapter this week since this one was twice as long as my normal chapters. We are getting close to the end of our story. I hope that you would please review this chapter and tell me what you thought of Rose and Emmett's wedding.
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