Chapter Twenty-Nine

Alice pulls me into a hug when arrive at the Cullen's to let Manny have his play date with Reneesme. The two did not know what was going on, but it was getting hard to keep it a secret since some of the Cullens' were out getting people to stand at our side. Carlisle and Esme were in Europe for a little bit and they were making plans to return home early for the little wedding. Jasper was worried about the strange faces that would be there at the wedding, but Alice says that they can go out hunting or play nice with my family. Once Alice releases me, I am soon attacked by Emmett and I pat his arm to keep him from squeezing me to death. Jasper pulls me away from Emmett and we all share a smile when Reneesme and Manny run to her room to play for a bit.

"So, I am going to kidnap Marinna to take her to go dress shopping with Rosalie and Bella. Jasper, you and Emmett can help Edward in some of the decorations. If I come back to the decorations looking a mess, I will kick you all," Alice says. She grabs my hand and pulls me back outside to her car, where Rosalie and Bella were waiting for us. Jasper waves to me as we drive off and I smile at him as I wave back. Alice starts to drive towards Seattle and I look at her in surprise.

"Alice, we are not going to Seattle to get me a dress. I cannot afford anything over there," I say. Bella smiles and puts her hand on my shoulder.

"Have no fear, the three of us picked out the dress for you already," Rosalie says. I look at the two in the back and sigh.

"When I am I ever going to get used to having you three in my life and with you all knowing more about fashion than I do?" I mumble.

"Hey, I know nothing about fashion. It is all Rosalie and Alice," Bella giggles. The four of us talk about the wedding that we are all excited about. With our constant giggles and conversation, we arrive in Seattle and pull up to a bridal boutique that looks like it is closed. Alice drags me inside the boutique and we are greeted by a blonde and a brunette young ladies and then a excited man.

"Alice, you are here! It is good to see you again! The dress is here and waiting for you in the back," the man says. The four of us walk to the back to the large fitting room and I see the garment bag hanging for us to open to see the damage Alice has done. Bella opens the bag and pulls out the dress I am to wear. My mouth falls open and I look at the beautiful dress that Alice had somehow gotten for me in a matter of days. The dress was a simple lace bodice with a semi open back bordered with more lace. The neckline was also a lace design and was topped off with puffy lace arms and it stops with more lace at the wrists. I look down at the skirt to see it is a plain silk skirt. It was perfect for me and simple enough for simple old me.

"It is beautiful, Alice," I say finally and give the girl that gave her man for me and loves my brother with all her being. Alice smiles and hugs me back tightly. I go to try the dress on and it fits like a glove. When I come out the three ladies gasp and they smile widely. Rosalie walks over and she holds my hair up to show what my hair would look like if it was up. I smile and looks at myself, imagining myself walking down the aisle to marry Jasper.

"You look wonderful, Marinna," Bella says. I look at them and giggle while trying to wipe away my tears. Alice goes to find a pair of heels while Bella and I fuss about how the skirt may be a little too long. Alice comes back with a pair of white flats and a pair of white strappy heels.

"Which one because I have a feeling that you will need both of them," Alice says with a small wink. I roll my eyes and go to get out of the dress to get it into its bag and for us to head home. I smile at how painless and simple that was and I thank god for giving me lovely sister-in-laws to help it be painless. My cell phone rings in my purse and I root through it to see it is Jasper calling me.

"Jazz, what is the matter?" I ask while walking out of the changing room. Alice and Rosalie are paying for the dress and shoes.

"Nothing, just wondering how it is going," Jasper chuckles. I hear Manny babbling in the background and he giggles at something.

"We are done since Alice already had the dress ordered. Did you know she did that?" I say with a smile.

"No, but I am sure Matthew knew about it and kept quiet about it," Jasper says.

"Well, I think we are going to be heading back home soon. How is Manny?" I adjust my purse on my shoulder, as Bella and I walk out to the car.

"He is fine and having fun. Manny has not even noticed you left actually," Jasper says calmly. I imagine my little boy playing happily with his cousin and I take a deep breathe.

"Okay, well, I love you and will see you soon," I say. Jasper chuckles again and tells me goodbye in a sexy manner, that makes my insides melt a bit. Rosalie smiles when she sees my red face when we all get back into the car.