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BPOV
"Ouch! Alice, stop poking that thing in my eye! Do I really need that?" I grumbled as she managed to stick the mascara brush in my eye yet again.
"If you stopped batting your eye like that, I wouldn't be poking you!"
"How can I not bat my eye?" I retorted. "Besides, I don't even need the mascara. I have perm curl on my eyelashes, remember? A little eyeliner would do just perfectly."
"Awww!" Alice squealed and hugged me sideways before straightening up. She wiped an invisible tear, becoming somber. "My baby's growing up!"
Her words kind of had a bad effect because I was getting married and I needed my mother more than ever. She didn't mean it like that, but tears pooled in my eyes. Alice sensed the change in my mood and hugged me again, kissing my cheek.
"Now, don't start crying. You'll ruin the make up. I still have to apply the black eyeliner."
I nodded. After all remains of my tears were dabbed away, she returned to making my eyes all pretty. She applied a little shadow too.
Wow.
I could barely recognize myself in the mirror.
I looked a lot more mature.
Hopefully, I could pass as Edward's wife, not daughter.
A timid knock on the door sent Alice in a frenzy.
"Who is it?" she shouted. "If that's Edward trying to get in here again, I won't be held responsible for my actions!" she threatened, glaring at me.
As if it was my fault we couldn't be apart. Neither of us cared for the stupid tradition.
The doorknob moved, but nothing happened because Alice had locked us in my old room.
"It's me, Rosalie. Can I come in?" she asked softly.
Alice glanced at me, checking if I was okay with that considering I'd told her a little earlier what my sister-in-law had done. I shrugged and nodded.
The second Rose was inside the room, Alice had locked the door once again.
Crazy much?
"Hi," Rose whispered, approaching my chair. She caught a few strands of my hair and twirled them around her finger. "Need some help?"
I gave her a tight smile through the mirror. "Why the sudden change of heart? I don't understand you at all!" I muttered annoyed. "First, you hate my guts, then you're my best friend and after one small, supposed mistake – totally your fault – I'm once again a slut."
"Bella, I truly am sorry. I'm not thinking right lately."
"Not my fault," I told her upset. "Just tell me where we stand, Rose."
"I'm your friend – your sister." She leaned over me, hugging me and kissing my cheek, smiling. "As for the fights…get used to it. That's how the family ticks."
"Oh, I remember the early days when you were constantly fighting with Edward."
She giggled and straightened her back. "Now, what would you like me to do with your hair?"
"Whatever. Make it pretty."
Alice quickly joined us, having allowed us to hash out our problem first. "Here!" She shoved her phone under Rose's nose. "Look over these hairstyles. This one would be awesome!"
Rose caught my eye in the mirror. She looked slightly worried.
I could only imagine the things Alice was showing her.
"Why don't you finish with her face and let me worry about the hair?"
"Thanks," I mouthed to her.
They worked in silence until Rose started taking large gulps of air or choking on the hair spray. Then, suddenly, the comb clattered to the floor and she rushed to the adjoined bathroom.
Alice, who had finished with my make up long ago, jumped off the bed where she was spreading our clothes.
"Is she okay?" she wondered, scared.
I shrugged, worried as I made my way to the bathroom. "Rose? What happened?"
"Wait," she said lifelessly.
Shit. It was bad.
Not today, I thought sadly.
Why did she have to get sick today?
When she finally emerged from the bathroom, she was pale and made a beeline to the bed when she slumped. Her arms wrapped around herself and soon she was full sobbing.
Crap.
"Rose?" I whispered. "What's wrong? Please, tell me." I crouched in front of her.
"I'm such a bad person. If…if something happened…it's only my fault!" she wailed.
"What are you talking about? Are you sick or something?" I checked.
She raised her head and tears pooled out of her blue eyes. "I'm…I'm pregnant."
"Oh!" Alice and I shouted at the same time.
My hands went to my mouth and my eyes widened, while Alice started clapping.
It looked like she was happier than the future mommy.
"Aren't you happy? I thought you were trying," I said confused.
"Bella…I drunk my weight in alcohol last night!"
"Oh," I murmured. "You have to go to the doctor on Monday. First thing in the morning. I'll come with you."
She snorted, a small smile appearing on her face. "You'll be long gone by the time I go to the doctor. Remember the secret honeymoon Edward's been planning?"
"Not so secret. I kinda saw flyers of Hawaii attractions," I told her, grinning.
She smirked and took me to the vanity once again, finishing my hair. Alice and I tried to calm Rose's nerves about the alcohol having harmed the baby. I hoped she was okay, I knew how much she wanted this.
When our make-up and hair were done, the dresses came.
Once I was dressed, I starred at my reflection in the mirror for a good five minutes. Gone was the childish, young face, the misbehaving hair - the bony girl I used to know was replaced with an almost replica of some runaway model.
"Thank you so much," I told my friends.
Alice made sure everyone was gone before I made my way to the limo waiting for us. The only man left behind was Peter, but he was going to give me away. When he approached me a few days ago, asking if I'd like him to walk me down the aisle, I dismissed him immediately because he was just a friend, right? I told him I'd probably ask Sue – if she was allowed. He insisted. He, somewhat sheepishly, told me his reason of doing this – he had my dad's heart.
I guess it was a sweet gesture. I accepted because I knew I'd need as much moral support as ever on this day.
When we arrived at the church, I felt a wave of nausea hit me.
I was really doing this – the right way. I truly loved Edward and I was ready to marry him in front of God.
I stepped into the church, clutching Peter's arm, with Rose and Alice in front of me.
My eyes found Edward immediately. I hadn't seen him since early this morning when I'd been whisked away by Alice. He looked so handsome. Damn, I was lucky.
In front of all of us, was Shabel, our flower girl. At one year old, she took her duty pretty seriously, carrying the basket.
Peter kept whispering to her to throw the flowers until she just dumped them in front of me before taking off to her godmother – who was holding a toy prepared for her. Everyone started laughing. She was such a cutie.
Peter passed me to Edward and the ceremony started. I was a nervous wreck, messing up the vows, my face flaming. Edward squeezed my hand, making me focus on the task at hand.
When it was over, I felt even closer to Edward. We shared a short and sweet kiss before leaving the church hand in hand. After the rice shower, on the ride to the reception which was held at our house, I kept picking rice grains off us making Edward laugh as I found a handful down my cleavage.
To make him shut up, I slap my hand full of rice on his face. It was childish, but it made him laugh harder. I loved to see Edward happy and carefree.
As soon as we stepped out of the limo in front of our house, Edward wrapped an arm around me and didn't move from my side, not even when we had finished greeting everyone and accepting their congratulations.
I couldn't wait to get over with the food part so we could have fun. I wanted to dance with my husband, I wanted to have fun, and I wanted to throw the flowers to Alice. The wedding had made me a lot giddy and all girly.
Edward and Carmen had taken care of the catering and I had to hand it to them. Everything was amazing. Half of the time, I wasn't sure what I was eating, but Edward made sure to whisper in my ear the names of all the dishes and instruct me which cutlery to use.
After the last course, there were a few moments of silence as everyone waited to see what happened next. I nudged Edward and he cleared his throat, getting up.
Emmett stood as well, dinging a fork to his wine glass. I feared for the glass.
"Quiet down people!" he boomed, though only a few were talking in hushed voices. "My best buddy has to say something important." He nodded to Edward who looked stunned into silence. "Come on, man. Your glory moment," he urged my husband.
I rolled my eyes and stood as well, linking my arm with Edward's, almost clinging to him.
"Thank you all of you for joining us!" I said loudly, beaming.
"Yes," Edward added, finally recovering. "We're really grateful to have our friends and family close." He glanced down at me, smiling gently. "I have no idea why I fought my feelings for this amazing woman for so long. I've been such a fool," he whispered.
A slightly wobbly Jasper got up, raising one finger. "I know why you didn't give in, bro!" He was sooo drunk. "She was a freaking minor!" he whisper-yelled, looking around amused.
My face flamed and I hid in Edward's chest. Why was Jasper ruining it?
Edward wrapped me in his arms. "I'll never regret accepting Bella's dad offer. As indecent and scandalous as it was, we worked it out. Truth to be told, I was set to be her guardian until she finished her studies then maybe…adopt her." He looked down at me, shaking his head. That was news to me. I had no idea he wanted to adopt me…to rescue me from Charlie's claws.
"Looks like she did get his name, but not as his daughter," Emmett chortled. "Unless you're into that," he added, winking.
I felt vibration in Edward's chest as he restrained himself from killing his friend and brother. We thanked everyone before we took back our seats.
Once the cake arrived, we were free to dance. I was curious if he was going to play Elvis as our first dance, as I had begged him. I really wanted our first dance as a married couple to be on Love Me Tender.
Edward led me to the make-shift dance floor while the music stopped. Then I could hear a live guitar and saw Jasper a few feet away. He winked at me and leaned closer to a microphone.
Oh, so sweet!
Love me tender, Love me tender, Love me tender, Love me tender,
Love me sweet,
Never let me go.
You have made my life complete,
And I love you so.
Love me true,
All my dreams fulfilled.
For my darlin I love you,
And I always will.
Love me long,
Take me to your heart.
For it's there that I belong,
And well never part.
Love me dear,
Tell me you are mine.
Ill be yours through all the years,
Till the end of time.
When the song ended, Edward still kept me close as Jasper started singing Can't Help Falling In Love with You.
"Was this Jasper's idea?" I whispered against his shoulder.
"Actually, mine. Don't you like it?" he asked worried.
"It's great, honey. Are you paying your brother?" I laughed.
"After what he just did? Not likely," he answered, scowling.
Our guests started filling the dance floor, some even attempting to separate me from my darling husband. I wasn't having any of it…until Jasper kinda dragged me away, demanding that he wanted to dance with his sister. Edward didn't seem to be that put-off, heading over to one of his work colleagues, with a huge smile on his face.
Countless dances later, I was exhausted.
Rose took me inside the house, telling me I had to get dressed in some other dress for the plane ride. I accepted, not wanting to ruin the beautiful white dress.
Once I had a pale blue dress on me and comfortable shoes on, I picked the Hawaii flyers from the nightstand, grinning like crazy.
"You wouldn't need them," Rose told me softly, putting them away.
"What? Oh, you're right." I nodded, giggling. "I'm going to be there to see the beauty of the islands."
She smirked, like a few hours ago then took my hand, leading me downstairs and outside.
Edward was waiting near his car. As soon as he saw me exiting the house, he rushed to my side and kissed me soundly. We said goodbye to everyone before taking off.
"I feel bad for leaving them with the mess," I whispered.
"They'll clean it. Besides, it's our wedding. We're allowed to do whatever we want…and that doesn't include cleaning."
I squeezed his thigh, relaxing in my seat. "It was amazing."
"It's about to get better," Edward announced to me.
The airport was as busy as ever. We rolled our suitcases to the check in area then went to inspect the board with the flies.
My eyes widened when I saw the only Honolulu fly announced as DEPARTING.
"Oh, no! I think we missed it!" I cry out shocked.
"What, Bella? There's still half an hour until it leaves. Plenty of time to get in."
"What are you talking about?" I asked confused.
"Oh!" Edward exclaimed before starting to laugh loudly. "You fell for the Hawaii trick!" He was laughing so hard, we were attracting attention.
"It's a trick? We're not going there?" I was pouting.
"I'm so sorry, baby girl. It was my sister's genius idea. We're actually headed to Europe."
My eyes widened. "Holy shit!"
I checked the flights list for Europe flies. There were a few – London, Rome, Munich.
Where would he take me?
"Rome," he whispered in my ear. "Then Venice…hopefully we get to see it before it sinks." I giggled at that. "And then…Paris." I almost moaned as he caught my earlobe between his teeth. "I love you."
I turned into his arms and pressed my lips to his. "I love you too! So much."
Our two weeks in Italy and France were magical. We visited as much as possible, but when we returned to our hotel room, Edward always made sure to make love to me. We adventured to other positions, remembering the fun we had last spring.
He wasn't at all that constantly worried, troubled and easily annoyed man I met two years ago. I had actually listened to Jasper and managed to loosen his brother up. Edward had let go so much that he had me pressed into a wall on some secluded street of Paris, kissing me furiously. If it weren't for hearing voices and shoes clicking on the pavement a mere few feet away, he'd have probably had me right there. I loved him more than ever.
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