A/N: Oops almost posted without an author's note. My bad. Here is chapter 34 sorry it takes so long. Life sucks lol story of my life.

This is the last chapter before the epilogue so enjoy.

I am boucning around a few different story ideas right now. One that my favorite SinCity TowGirl is in love with...that would definitely be her vote right now haha! *cough cough* I get off...*cough cough* I'm not sure yet though. Still up in the air. I thought about taking some time away from fanfic and working on an original fiction story that I started a long long long time ago and haven't been able to work on it awhile. It's something I would like to get published one day so we will see. Hopefully I can have time to work on both the original story and some more fanfic. We will see I guess.

Anyway here is the chapter. Enjoy

Stephenie Owns

Chapter 34: A Happy Family

New Year's Eve

BPOV

So much has happened in the past six months that it's unreal. I am kind of blow away at what can honestly happen in half a year. God only knows what is in store for us over the next six months. I know Edward would like to see a baby in the picture somewhere but I still just don't see that happening. My mind is still pretty made up on that point.

Rose-obviously-gave the best audition SBA saw last year and is now working towards an audition threw the school to go to a month long clinic in France this summer. She and Jake are still together, despite Charlie's biggest hopes and dreams. He moved with her to Seattle before school started and they have a very tiny one bedroom apartment. It is cute, very Rose. I don't know how Jake lives in there with all the pink and girly dance stuff, point shoes lying everywhere. Beats me but they are happy and I wouldn't trade my baby girl's happiness for anything in the world. Jake is starting courses at the community college in Seattle this upcoming semester. Right now he is working full time as a grease monkey at a car garage. I think Rose said that he is looking to sign up for the classes the fire department has starting in the spring. His plate is going to be full, I am sure.

Edward and I could not be happier. He decided to move in with me until we could afford to get a house closer to Forks. I still don't understand why we couldn't live in Forks in his old house but he said that it was tainted with bad memories of past girlfriends and he had gotten quite used to sleeping in my bed most every night. He also knew that on the weekends that Rose can manage to come home, if she didn't have a home to go to she would be less likely to visit. But those visits did include Jake visiting, sleeping in the same bed. I wasn't too sure how I felt about that exactly but I had dealt with it well enough so far.

It was getting closer and closer to midnight and the closer it got the more butterflies I got. Just like we said, a New Year's Eve wedding with our family and closest friends. All in all there were barely forty people here but I didn't complain. We were getting married at Edward's parents' house. It was plenty big enough. We had everything set up in the sun room which was attached to the back of the house that was also nothing but glass which would be perfect for the fireworks we had someone setting up to go off at midnight. What's a New Year's eve party without fireworks? The guests took party favors that would traditionally be seen at a New Year's Eve party. The hats and little whistlers to blow at midnight. The tacky bobble ear headbands with the new year on it. It was all there. Esme, being the ever efficient planner she was wanted it to be a black tie type thing but Edward and I being the only ones wearing white. And that Esme…she is a persistent little knocker. We gave in because it made a lot of sense, normal New Year's parties were black tie affairs but we didn't want anyone else wearing white so Edward is wearing a white tux with a black vest and tie. I am wear a white satin dress with a small train and starting right below the waist line on the back of the dress is a thin strip of black lace that flows down the back of my dress and widens out to cover the train. It's a beautiful dress. Rose actually picked it out and that makes me love it anymore.

Emmett is Edward's best man and Rose is my maid of honor. We didn't take it any further than that just because we wanted everything to be simple, and simple it was. It was going to be a beautiful and fun wedding. I couldn't wait!

"Mom!" Rose knocked on the door of the upstairs bedroom I was waiting in.

"Come in." I yelled through the door, feeling more butterflies. This was it.

In walked my daughter dressed in a strapless black satin, fitted, floor length gown. It looked absolutely beautiful on her. She had her hair twisted to one side and curled and flowing with a white clip pinning it up. The pin was identical to mine. They were a gift from Rosalie, which was so sweet. They were in the shape of a feather and dotted with rhinestones. Lily had done everyone's hair. Turns out that she is going to be an awesome cosmetologist one day.

"Are you ready? I have Gramps with me?" She asked as they both walked into the room.

"Hey dad." I said, smiling at the teary eyed man in front of me.

He hugged me and said, "Bells you look gorgeous."

Smiling bright I nodded. "Thank you dad. And don't start crying you will make me ruin my make-up."

Dad sucked in a big deep breath and nodded. Before hugging me on last time.

"We gotta get moving if we are gonna start this party at midnight!" Rose cheered excitedly. I think someone gave her a shot of something. Probably Emmett.

"Alright, let's do this." I said with a deep breath, grabbing my bouquet of red roses, the only color anywhere in the wedding. The roses were all Edward. He said that he always pictured me carrying red roses on our wedding day. I definitely wanted to give that to him.

Rose opened the door leading the way out and motioning for us to follow her out. We walked down the hall, to the back stairwell where I could hear music softly playing in the background. Rosalie being the sweetheart she is was playing the piano for us and I honestly had no idea what song this was or what it sounded like or if I had even heard it before.

Rose took the lead, walking down the steps and into the sun room first, slowly with her small bouquet of red roses. She walked between the two groups of people that were standing because we didn't have any room for seats and as short as the ceremony will be we didn't worry about seating. When we entered the den attached to the sun room I immediately heard the piano music shift into something different. It was a bridal march but not Wagner's. Edward and Rosalie were the music experts. I didn't know a note from a staff so they worked through all of that. Stepping into the sun room I smiled quickly at all of the familiar faces standing before me before looking straight ahead and seeing Edward, standing there like a dream waiting for me.

My smile split wide open as my father and I moved towards him. His grin, just as big as mine. Neither of us could hide the excitement that this was finally happening. After all this planning and fretting and stressing and this is it.

Edward took my hand as soon as I was in front of him. I heard Charlie and the priest say the right words before I was swiftly kissing dad on the cheek and stepping in front of Edward and handing Rose my flowers. His hands were ice cold and trembling slightly. I wanted to kiss them but that was the rule for us…no kissing of any sort until next year. I smiled brightly up at him as the priest started speaking.

I spoke when I was supposed to and listened to Edward say his part and finally it was getting to the end. The butterflies were going crazy. This was something we had timed down to the millisecond. The fireworks would go off right at midnight, if everything went accordingly the priest should get to his part. I listened excitedly as he finally said the words I had been waiting to hear.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. Edward you may kiss your bride in… 10…9…8…"

Everyone in the room started counting as goosebumps broke out all over my arms. Edward and I both bouncing excitedly on the balls of our feet, inching closer to each other with every second. I swear to god that was the longest ten seconds of my life.

"5…4…3…2…"

He stepped forward, pulling me closely to him just as everyone shouted 1, our lips molded together. The fireworks went off just on time and everyone cheered loudly around us as Rosalie started playing "Auld Lang Syne." Everyone in the room started singing along as I pulled my husband closer to me, wrapping my fingers tightly into his hair as his hands gripped my hips pulling me tightly to him.

People were cheering and yelling, still singing, some kissing the spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend as is tradition, while I was kissing my husband.

When everyone started clapping I realized that the song was over and Edward and I were still a little lost in each other's mouths. We had gone 24 hours without kissing. That's a big deal to us, we had a lot of making up to do. But we reluctantly pulled away from each other, held hands and slowly walked down the aisle into the den as Rosalie played the end of the wedding march.

We snuck up the back stairs as quickly as we could before anyone came rushing out of the room to find us. Just a few more moments alone before we have to share each other. I was never good at sharing.

"Hey wife." Edward said, pulling me into the first room we came into. It was one of the guest rooms. He shut and locked the door before resting his back on it and pulling me tightly to him.

"Hey husband." I grinned before leaning up and kissing him swiftly.

"Happy New Year." I said with a bright grin as I slowly began to loosen his tie.

"Uh-huh." He said quickly before picking me up and throwing me on the bed.

I don't think I have ever seen him take his clothes off so fast but before I could get my dress up high enough to show him my little secret he was already naked.

"Ugh." I groaned in disapproval that I was still wearing so much. Why does there have to be like three layers to this dress…what the hell?

"Let me." He said in a deep husky voice. "Please!"

Edward quickly slid the dress up my body until it was pooled together at my chest. He gasped and then groaned loudly.

"Bella are your panties…"

"Uh-huh." I nodded and watched his eyes darken as his hands ran up my thigh highs. He flicked the blue garter that Rosalie forced me to wear and then grinned wickedly before scooting me closer to him. "Do you like them? Mari got them for me as a wedding present."

"Remind me to thank Mari…graciously!" He groaned before bending down and kissing me swiftly. The kiss didn't last long as he easily slid right into me.

Yes! Crotchless panties were the way to go! I moaned and grabbed his arms pulling him on top of me.

"I don't want to get your dress sweaty." He whispered as he moved inside of me quickly.

My eyes rolled back into my head before I jerked on his arms anyway. I wanted him close to me. Dress be damned.

"I love you so much." I whispered into his ear as he moved and pounded against me, pushing me closer and closer to my release.

"I know, Bella. I love you too baby…so much. So much." He groaned before pulling back a little and quickly rolling onto his back. He tugged me towards him and nodded. "Quick baby, people are waiting for us."

I groaned and quickly climbed on top of him spreading the dress out so that it wouldn't get too wrinkled. I should have just taken the damn thing off but it took Rose, Lily, Mari and Rosalie to get the thing zipped with the little clasps that go along the inside of it. Edward would never manage.

I settled down on top of him and he quickly gripped my hips under my dress, pulling me onto him harder, back and forth until he stilled deep inside of me just as I tightened down on him, coming with him.

Jumping up quickly Edward ran to the ensuite bathroom to clean himself off and then brought me a wet wash rag as he got himself dressed.

"I think that's the quickest quickie I have ever had." I said teasingly and straightened his tie as he smoothed my hair down slightly before wiping at my lip.

"We're married, Bella." He said as if he just now realized this.

I laughed and nodded. "I know."

He grabbed my face kissing me deeply before opening the door and taking my hand leading me down the front stairs this time.

As soon as we started to descend from the stairs everyone clapped and cheered, making me blush crimson. Everyone was eating the amazing food and waiting for us to cut the cake. I smeared that shit all over Edward's face…and then I kissed it off of him.

Mari found us later as we were heading towards the dance floor. She hugged us both with a big smile and said, "Just think…if it weren't for me and your daughter you wouldn't be here right now. I did a lot of work leading you two together in that club that night."

"Yeah, yeah. It was so hard for you to go get drunk in a club." I teased her with a wink.

"No really," Mari said, taking on her serious face. "I know that you have come a long way Bella, and I am so proud of you. You two deserve the best happiness that love has to offer."

I felt tears start to sting my vision before I grabbed a hold of her, hugging her so tightly to me. "Thank you so much Mari. You have no idea how thankful I am for you."

Mari sniffled once. "You're so welcome sweety. I love you girl."

"I love you too, Mari." I said sucking in the tears that threatened to spill over. Edward rubbed my back soothingly until I finally had enough of the tears held back to pull away from her.

Mari gave Edward another hug before smacking his arm. "Take care of my girl Cullen. I know that we are going to be next door neighbors and all but still…you better take care of her."

"I will Mari, don't worry about that. Oh!" He said suddenly remembering what he needed to thank her for. I rolled my eyes and felt my cheeks heat up as he pointed a little down south of my dress and said, "By the way…thank you for that!"

She looked confused for a moment until she saw where he was pointing and then started cackling. She patted his arm again and said, "You're welcome you big perv. Now go dance with your wife."

I threw the bouquet at about 2 in the morning. Rose caught it but Edward quickly warned her that it wasn't a sign that she needed to get married next. Everyone laughed at their little public exchange.

I sat in humiliation as Edward removed my garter with his teeth and flicked it across the room over his back. I watched where it fell and then watched Edward's face drain of any color as soon as everyone started laughing even harder.

"No," He said and turned around looking for the garter. "Don't tell me."

He finally found it as Jake waved the garter in the air triumphantly with a big goofy grin on his face. He pointed to Rose standing about three people away from him and winked. "Me and you baby girl!"

"No, that was a fluke!" Edward demanded. "Let me try again."

Everyone started laughing still but Jake shrugged and said, "Go ahead."

He took the garter out of Jake's hands, turned back around and repeated the action by flicking the garter over his shoulder. Everyone was silent as the thing flew through the air and once again landed right in Jake's face.

"What?" Edward yelled just playing around but it was funny.

Jake shrugged and said, "I wasn't even trying that time Edward. Come on! One more time."

Edward made a pouty face and took the garter from his hands before turning his back to everyone again and taking two steps to the right to get away from Jake on his left. This of course made everyone laugh hysterically again.

He turned around a few times to make sure that Jake was still in his spot and flicked the garter. It went flying across the room and landed with a splash right into my dad's cup.

The look on Charlie's face when he pulled that garter up out of his cup will go with me to my grave. I laughed so hard I nearly peed on myself. At least Jake didn't get it again. I think everyone would have died.

The party started dying down a little after that. It was getting pretty early in the morning. As people left we hugged them each and everyone, thanking them for coming and being a part of this, accepted their congratulations and sent them out the door.

It was special, to have all of the wonderful people here that we loved, celebrating a new year full of hopes and dreams and goals, and a new marriage. It was a very happy ending to a very jumbled start. And I wouldn't have it any other way!

RPOV

Jake and I swayed softly to the low music humming through the speakers in the living room. Emmett and snuck me a few shots early in the evening as payback…he found at that Edward buys Lily condoms. Now there shots had just made me extremely sleepy. I could hear mom and dad telling everyone goodbye. There flight to Santa Barbara left in the morning at 8. They were going to be zonked.

I yawned thinking about my own sleepy head and looked up at Jake, about to ask him if he was ready to go home, well to mom and dad's home. Before I could speak though Esme was standing next to us, speaking.

"You two look so lovely standing here dancing."

Jake and I just grinned at her as he held me closer.

Esme winked and patted my arm gently. "I guess my scholarship is paying off down there in Seattle."

Her what?

I stood up straight and looked at her in confusion. "You what?"

She chuckled and nodded. "I assumed that Edward hadn't told you yet."

I looked around her small frame towards mom and dad who were now swaying to the music the same way that Jake and I had just been doing.

"What did he not tell me?"

"The Platt Scholars Award."

I nodded. "My scholarship."

She grinned wider and nodded. "Funded by me, Esme Platt Cullen. Well funded by Carlisle and I, named after me."

My mouth literally dropped to the floor. I felt Jake's arm go slack against me as he realized the same thing.

"Esme…you mean that.."

She smiled and rubbed my arm softly. "I wanted you to have this great opportunity and none of my other children or grandchildren will ever dance, the money was just sitting around so we invested in something that we knew would make a difference. We paid for your school, Rose."

I felt tears fill my eyes as her words sank in. They paid for all four years of my schooling, because they thought it would be worth it. I hugged Esme tightly to me, I think shocking her a little but I was so happy and thankful to her and Carlisle.

"You guys didn't have to do that." I said around the lump in my throat. "This is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me."

"Oh, you are very welcome dear. We want the best for all of our family." Esme pulled back and looked me sternly in the eye. "Now you go into that audition for the France program and kill it, young lady."

I laughed at her stern voice and nodded. "Yes ma'am."

She laughed with me and kissed my forehead before patting Jake's arm and walking off. I looked to Jake with wide eyes, still unbelieving what information I was just given.

"I love these people." I stated as Jake laughed and kissed me.

"Let's get out of here."

I nodded and looked to mom and dad. I didn't want to interrupt their sweet moment but I did want to speak to them.

"I'll meet you at the car?" I asked him as he nodded and headed towards the door.

I stood off from them for a few minutes watching them smile softly and sway back and forth, not really dancing just swaying like a breeze was blowing them. It made me grin, watching them be so content and happy. I finally had the family that I had always dreamed of having as young child. A mommy and daddy that loved each other and loved me. It was perfect.

I cleared my throat as I approached them. Mom's eyes opened and she grinned widely at me just as she and Edward opened there arms for me to step into the circle of their embrace. I stepped right into them, hugged them tightly, loving this moment more than I ever imagined I would. When I started looking for my father many months ago, 1918-9833160623, I never could have know that I would find all of this. A wonderful boyfriend. An amazing father who loves both me and my mother. I found a family. And I love it.

A/N: It's been a long journey for this three huh? I hope you enjoyed it. Hopefully I will get the epi up sooner rather than later. And I hope that Edward's reaction to Rose's scholarship from the last chapter is explained a bit now :D

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*KRay*