An Angel At My Table

by cinnamon twist101

There are two sides to every story His and Her's. When Edward and Bella make the mistake of blurring the lines between Employer and Employee at the Annual office Christmas party both of their lives change dramatically. Told by both Bella and Edwards POV

38. barefoot brides & butterflies

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DISCLAIMER: S Meyer owns Twilight, Greenaway & Cinnamon Twist101 own this story, all songs used are the property of the respective owners.

PLAYLIST: Enrique Iglesias: Hero, Bic Runger: Sway, Band of skulls: Friends. Berlin: You take my breath away (Edward & Renee's song)

Chapter 38: Barefoot Brides and butterflies...

Bella's POV...

I woke with a growing sense of excitement, the day had finally arrived and I couldn't have been happier, as I lay in bed and thought about how at sunset tonight I would officially be Isabella Marie Cullen. I wished now that we had made it sunrise instead of sunset and I laughed at my impatience. I spent a few minutes wondering if Edward was awake yet and how he was feeling today, I was sure his happiness and impatience matched my own. I thought back to the words he whispered to me as we had laid beneath the stars last night, and my swelled with love.

Today was the day I was marrying the man of my dreams, the father of my children and the person who without my life wouldn't be complete.

I groaned into the pillow when I heard a soft knock on the door, I knew it wouldn't be Edward and he was the only persons company I craved. "Come in." I croaked as I sat up.

"Morning Bella," Alice chirped as she skipped to the side of the bed and sat down, Rosalie followed her; a slight smirk on her face.

"Morning Bells, ready for the big plunge?" Her smirk grew more pronounced and I poked my tongue out at her.

"Yes, I am actually."

"Good." Alice said with a smile, because after breakfast we are off to the spa, we are going to turn you into a princess."

I fought back my shudder in the hope of not ruining the plan I had made to get out of that horrid event. I smiled at Alice and filled my voice with as much enthusiasm I could pull off without alerting suspicion, "That sounds nice Alice."

Rose snorted and I shot her a quick pleading look, she obviously realized my intent the thing was, was she going to stay quiet or set me up for a torturous afternoon at the hands of Alice and her minions. Thankfully Rose had decided to take mercy on me and gave me a small wink, I smiled in appreciation and she nodded her head in acknowledgement.

"Bella," Rose said quietly as she took my hands in hers, "Alice and I want you to know that we're so happy for you and for Edward, you two deserve to be happy." She leaned over and gave me a kiss on the cheek, "and don't worry I'll give you a diversion after breakfast, then come and get you before the real panic sets in."

"Thanks Rose and you Alice, you're the best sister's anyone could ever ask for."

"So are you Bells. Now hurry up and get up, the mums have got breakfast ready for you." Alice tugged at my hand and I slid out of bed with a silent groan.

I could hear Esme and Renee chatting excitedly and I shuddered to think what they had in store for me today, I walked in behind Rose trying to shield myself from Renee. As soon as her eyes fell on me she burst into tears and rushed toward me, Rose took a step to the side and all of sudden Renee was in my arms sobbing on my shoulder.

"Bella my sweet daughter, oh Bella I can't believe my baby girl is getting married, I'm just so happy for you and Edward, you're the most perfect of perfect fits."

"Thanks Mum," I gave her a kiss on the cheek before detangling myself from her embrace and going to hug Esme.

"Thank you for making my son's dreams come true Bella, you two deserve happiness, and you will be happy. You belong together."

"Thank you Esme."

Breakfast could have been a chaotic affair I wouldn't have known, I was too caught up in thoughts of Edward. I was lucid enough though to recognize Rose's diversion when she arrived in the kitchen declaring she couldn't find the wedding shoes Alice had packed for me.

Of course it got the desired reaction and Alice leapt from her chair in a panic, "What do you mean Rose? They were right there with her dress, you can't have looked properly," and with that she flounced from the room followed closely by Renee and Esme.

"Where did you hide them?" I asked gratefully.

"In my bag, now go wild and free one before they get back. I will come get you when you've run out of luck."

I slipped out of my chair gave Rose a hug, "you're the best sister ever Rose, but don't tell Alice I said that, you know how she gets." I rushed for the door and raced down the driveway and out onto the road, I didn't stop running until I was at the top of Aro's driveway.

He was waiting for me on his porch, I could see a bunch of daisies and a roll of ribbon as I approached, "morning Aro" I kissed his cheek and took a seat beside him.

Aro's POV...

I saw Flower Child running up my driveway like the devil himself was on her tail and I laughed that the comparison might not be that far off. Get a group of women together without getting high first and you were asking for trouble.

That was why orgies didn't work without drugs in my opinion, but then I had found little in life that worked without them anyway.

"Good morning Flower Child, I have a present for you." I said holding up the ribbon. "When I was much younger, I backpacked through India, staying in all the small villages, away from the tourist spots. Totally changed my perspective on life, but anyway, in one small town they had a very sick little boy and no medication for him. Because I am a wonder at beating The Man at his own game, I procured the necessary antibiotics and treated the rest with my herbal remedies. They were so grateful; they gave me this roll of ribbon. It was the finest thing they owned and they told me the woman I gave it to would always enjoy good luck and many, many sons. I figured it might be the kind of thing you would like..." I said with a shrug.

She looked down at the delicately woven ribbon before looking back up at me with tears in her eyes.

"That's a beautiful story Aro. It is my dream to help those less fortunate than myself as well. I have been working on a project to get a medical and education centre set up in Nepal to help those young people forced into prostitution; it's something I've always wanted to do now I have the time to do it.

I haven't told Edward about it I don't think he'd understand, but his mum is helping me find corporate sponsorship. Unfortunately, this project needs the help of the man." I passed Flower Child a joint with a smile.

I nodded. I completely understood her desire to keep Edward out of her project. He was a wonderful person with the best intentions at heart, but sometimes he could get a little too controlling. It would end up being an 'Edward Cullen Project' if he got wind of it.

"I'd keep this one under wraps until you have the whole thing finalised Flower Child, if Edward gets wind, he will bowl in like a hurricane and take over. His intentions will be nothing but honest and sincere, but he has a teeny tiny tendency to be overbearing. Who am I kidding? The man is a dictator, a well meaning one, but still a dictator." I chuckled as I imagined what Edward's version of 'trying to help' would be.

I finished braiding the last ribbon into her hair and tied it off neatly "What are you plans for the day Flower Child? Do you have anywhere you need to be, or can you keep this old man company for a while?" I asked with a smile. Edward's visits had become less and less frequent since Bella and I wanted the chance to get to know the girl who had stolen my lad's heart. I could see why Edward would be preoccupied, I would have been too.

"My plans are to hide out here for the day with you if you don't mind that is, the thought of being subjected to manicures, pedicures and a full face of makeup makes me cringe. So I'm doing whatever you're doing."

I shook my head "When will you girls learn that there is nothing more beautiful than a bare clean face. Men don't like plastic, they like soft, warm and natural." I stood up and motioned for Flower Child to follow me inside and gestured for her to take a seat near the window. The sun was shining through and would cast a gentle luminance on her face; that I was desperate to capture.

"You sit there honey, I'm just going to capture that radiance of yours on some canvas. I was thinking it might make a good gift for Edward you know. Then, I'm going to nab one of those wedding photos you'll be having and put it here." I said gesturing to the blank spot next to Apple and Louis. "You and Edward are my only surviving family really, so I hope you don't mind indulging me a little." I said with cheeky smile.

"I couldn't ask for a better surrogate farther Aro and I'd love to sit for you." She took a seat where I pointed and waited for me to organise myself.

"So how long have you lived on Waiheke Island Aro? I love it here, the house next-door has the same magical quality to it this house does."

I quickly turned away and coughed to hide my laugh. Edward would never forgive me if I gave the game away now.

"I was here before it became the hot spot for corporate bigwigs. They all have holiday homes here and their greed totally messes up the positive vibrations I'm always trying to send out." I shook my head in disgust as I set up an old preserves jar filled with water and my brushes "Edward has been the only exception so far, all the others are total downers. They all look at me like I carry some kind of disease. He was the only one who would ever give me the time of day."

Did you know a bunch of them got together a while back and tried to have me evicted? Apparently I bring down the property values or something. I don't know how the hell I do that, but whatever man. Live in peace and leave others in peace, is what I say. If it weren't for your husband-to-be, they would have shipped me off to the crazy house."

Flower Child was staring at me in abject horror, her hand now covering her mouth. It didnt take long for that sadness in her eyes to be replaced with a fiery anger.

"That's terrible Aro! God I loathe that, stupid selfish pricks. There should be laws to stop people being able to use their stupid money and influence to ruin others. You are right though, Edward is the exception, his inner goodness and kindness toward others was my favourite thing about him."

I nodded as I began dipping my brush into the paint and making the first few strokes on the rough canvas I had set up.

"Well, he's a lot smarter than me, he bet them at their own game. Also, when most of them found out that 'Crazy Old Aro' was friends with THE 'Edward Cullen', I began getting apologies left, right and centre. Now they just leave me alone and I prefer it that way. It's tiring trying to pretend you like people you don't. Tilt your face a little to the left Flower Child, that's perfect, hold it there."

The painting was coming together so easily and I was pleased with it. I knew Edward would love it and it was much more personal than going to the stores and buying something just like everyone else.

"People forget the simple things these days..." I mused "Giving someone your time can be the greatest gift of all." I stopped painting when I saw tears glistening in her eyes. I made my way to her quickly and took her hands in mine "I'm sorry Flower Child, have I upset you?" I asked fearfully. I did that sometimes, opened my mouth without thinking and hurt people even though it was not my intention. I would be mortified if I had done that to her.

"No you haven't hurt me Aro, quite the opposite, I totally agree that the best gift you can give is your time and to have an open mind when you meet people. Everybody who crosses your path in this life has important messages for you, though people rarely take the time to listen to what they are.

It makes me sad that there aren't more people like you in the world Aro. It would be a so much nicer place. And it's nice to have someone to talk to who gets it."

I patted her hand gently and went back to the painting. "You are a good girl Flower Child, a kind soul." I carried on painting and within a few hours it was done. I turned it around with a flourish and waited for Flower Child's reaction. I had not done any of my signature bits this time; she wasn't sliding down a rainbow or catching a dove in her hands.

It was simply her.

She was sitting there with the sunlight on her face and a small smile playing on her lips. Her eyes were cast out the window, thoughtful and full of dreams and love. Even if we had not been talking about Edward for the last few hours, I would have been able to tell that he was what she had been thinking of.

This was to be my gift to Edward, a snapshot of his bride's complete and utter love for him.

"What do you think?" I asked

Tears spilled down her cheeks as she stared at the portrait. She suddenly leapt off her chair and rushed forward, wrapping her arms around me and hugging me so tightly, I thought my old bones might break.

"It's beautiful Aro, its so life like. You truly are a gift to the arts." She kissed my cheek and took a step back, studying the portrait once more.

She jumped at the sudden knock at the door and looked at me nervously. She was obviously terrified that one of the bridezilla-brigade would be hunting her.

I opened the door and whistled when I saw the blonde bombshell on my doorstep

"I know I've been a good boy this year Santa, but really you shouldn't have!" I said blatantly checking this incredible woman out. "How do you feel about Woodstock Veterans with kick ass weed?" I teased.

"Hi...I'm Rosalie, Bella's sister, she told me I could find her here and kick ass weed sounds good to me." She flashed me a most dazzling smile showing a row of ultra white teeth.

I stood out of the way and gestured for her to come inside "Of course you are Flower Child's sister. You must be the spit fire of the family." I sat down at the table and pulled out my little tin and began rolling. "Flower Child you best come out now before I give your sister some of my special tea and do terrible, wonderful things to her." I said giving the knock out a wink "So you really didn't come here to see me Lucy Diamond?" I asked in mock sadness. She smirked at my attentions before flicking her long blonde hair back over one shoulder.

"No not this time but if your weed is as kick ass as you say it is then I'll definitely be back to see you again Woodstock. Bella are you seriously hiding you chicken sh..." I noticed Lucy Diamond stop when her eye caught a glimpse of the portrait sitting on the chair.

She took in the magnificent image of her sister on the canvas and I could tell she was enchanted with the portrait, she turned when she heard Bella enter the room, "Bella, I don't even know what to say, it's stunning. And god I love your hair..." She let out a tinkling laugh, "I can't wait to see Alice's reaction."

She turned back toward me and smiled that bedazzling smile again, "This painting is exceptional, and Bella's hair is gorgeous. It seems you are a man of many talents."

"Come back without your sister and I'll show you just how talented I really am..."I said laughing at Bella's grimace, "I know you're off limits Flower Child, but Lucy Diamond and I? Ah, we would make sweet music together..."

Lucy looked at me and laughed again, "Hell yeah we would Woodstock. I bet your talents extend to knowing a thing or two about how to make a woman feel good."

Flower Child repressed a light shudder and I chuckled, passing the joint to Lucy Diamond. She took a deep drag and eyed me speculatively.

"I want you to paint me Woodstock, but naked, tastefully naked, no ho pose. Emmett would only do naked I think." She turned and passed Flower Child the joint, "You and Edward can hang out here with us...That's if you think Edward can handle seeing his sister in law naked. Too bad if he can't Bella because I'm not covering up and getting tan lines if I'm nude sunbathing and he's around."

Flower Child looked at me and laughed, she was obviously used to her spirited sister's ways.

"Lucy Diamond, I think I'm in love." I said clutching my heart dramatically. Lucy certainly was my kind of girl, lots of fun and not uptight at all. "I would love to paint you naked my dear and although I'm not entirely sure what a 'ho pose' is..." I looked up at Flower Child for clarification.

"Um..." She laughed at my confused look, "I think what Rose was trying to say is that she'd like a tasteful naked picture not one of her with her legs bent back around her ears." I burst into laughter and so did Lucy.

"Nice Bella..." she giggled.

I shrugged "Well, I can do tasteful. It's been awhile, but I'm sure I can." I said with a laugh. I frowned when I realised Lucy Diamond actual words "Emmett? Would this be Edward's older brother? Lucy, am I in competition for your affections? I bet he can't add the sparkles to your aura like I am now..."

I marvelled at her irrepressible spirit. She really was the kind of woman I would have gone all out to win in my day.

"Maybe not Woodstock, but the competition for my affections will either make him step up his game or I'll kick him to the curb and take you instead." She gazed at the portrait once more. "You might not be able to do tasteful but you certainly know how to do beautiful...".

I bowed slightly in my chair "Your words touch my heart. And other parts of me too..." I gave her a wink, "Look at Flower Child here, she's blushing like crazy! I've told you sweetheart, Edward is like a son to me, I just can't do that to him... But Emmett, well you let a moonbeam like this one out and you're just asking for heartache."

I rolled another joint, and handed it to Rose "Take this one for later sweetie and think of me while you make your man scream." I chuckled; it had been so long since I had been around people who accepted me the way I was. The sixties were long gone and so was the movement I had been part of.

Sometimes I felt like I was left behind by the only world I had ever known, but generally I was content with my lot. It had been a long time; my guess was since Edward's last visit, that I had felt this... At peace...

I chortled when Lucy Diamond took flower child's hand and started dragging her towards the door, I had enjoyed my afternoon with Bella; she was going to be a perfect match for my lad. I was surprised but delighted when Lucy stepped forward and hugged me; I grabbed her ass and gave it a squeeze, eliciting the most delicious squeal from her angelic lips.

"You've got a good firm touch Woodstock, just the way I like it. I'm definitely going home to tell Emmett he's got some serious competition."

She leaned forward and whispered, "See you under the Altar later Woodstock." She gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and waited for Flower child who was taking her turn to hug me...

Bella's POV...

I hugged Aro tightly and kissed his cheek, "Thank you gallant sir for saving this damsel from what would have otherwise been a most tedious day. And thank you for everything else as well. You truly are an exceptional person; don't let anybody tell you otherwise." I kissed his cheek again, "I'll see you soon."

Rose took my hand as we made our way down the driveway and back to the house, "your hair looks beautiful Bells, Aro has done a mint job. You do know Alice is going to be seething don't you?" Rose said with a hint of a laugh.

"Yeah I know she is but I just didn't want the drama of hair and makeup and Alice having a hissy fit about shoes. This is mine and Edward's day and I just wanted to cruise and not get all stressed. And no one cruises like Aro, he's the master." I turned to her and grinned.

"Hmm...Woodstock he's pretty multi talented."

"He is talented and an outrageous flirt. God the man has a silver coated tongue."

"Yeah and I bet he can put it to good use. Might have to find out one night." I gasped at Rose and she cracked up laughing, "Come on Bella everyone knows age equals experience. He might be able to teach me a thing or two...I'm always up for increasing my skills."

"Oh my god Rose you are not serious? Would you seriously fuck Aro?"

"Maybe...Probably...Yeah I would," She said totally unabashed.

"I swallowed back the bile in my throat, "Rose that's so wrong and what would Emmett say?"

"Emm can't say anything he owes me after that threesome with Victoria," Rose said without a hint of shame.

"Ewww Rosalie too much information. And you leave Aro alone you'd probably cause him to have a heart attack."

"I promise I'll be gentle with him Bella," I looked at her pensively wondering if she was taking the piss. She didn't look like it. I just prayed Emmett put his foot down and refused to condone it. I shook my head; it wouldn't matter what Emmett said if she wanted to do it she would...

...We met Alice in the doorway and her eyes narrowed when she saw me, "Bella where the hell have you been? And who did your hair?" She walked forward to study the intricate weave of the braids, "And where did you get that ribbon its gorgeous? You did know that we had a hairdresser and makeup artist booked for this afternoon didn't you? I felt so rude having to send them away."

I scooped Alice into my arms, "I'm sorry Alice but I had an appointment with my own stylist, he and I are on the same wavelength when it came to creating the look I wanted. And I couldn't be happier with it."

"Hmm...Well I guess I can't argue with that; you do look beautiful. Anyway it's time to get dressed, you'll pleased to know Rose found your shoes. They were under a pile of clothes on the floor."

"Um Alice...I'm not planning on wearing any shoes. I don't want to wear shoes and I'm not going to... you don't want to see me trip and break my neck when I'm walking down the aisle do you?" I added as an afterthought.

"For god sake Bella, so what you're going all out hippy are you?" I was about to answer when Rose cut me off.

"You think that's hippy? You wait until you get a load of the dude that's marrying them." Rose gave me a sly smile and I knew where her mind was.

"Ok, ok...Yes Alice I am planning to go all out hippy. It's what I want, and I'm so happy you understand..." I spoke with an air of finality, and though I could tell she was dying to argue, Rose shot her a warning look and she sighed in resignation.

"Fine no shoes...Though it will totally ruin the look of the dress, and speaking of the dress come on you need to get changed. Oh and before I forget Edward had this delivered for you, she took a small box wrapped in delicate silver paper a small card sat nestled in the pink satin bow.

I took the card and read it with a smile, for my beautiful bride...x

I took the wrapped box and followed Alice and Rose from the room, I wanted to open the gift in private, I waited until Rose, Alice Kate and Irina were getting into their dresses and I was alone to unwrap it.

My fingers ran along the slender black velvet box before I lifted the lid; I felt the air leave my lungs in a whoosh when my eyes fell on the yellow gold and diamond butterfly necklace that lay glittering against the black velvet cushion. I hooked the chain around my finger with a sigh; it was the most exquisite piece of jewellery I had ever seen. And while it was totally excessive and extravagant I couldn't find any other emotion but my never ending love for the man of my dreams.

I slid the necklace over my head and returned my attention to the box, there was something wrapped in tissue lying at the bottom. I tore off the tissue and laughed when I saw a butterfly of a different type. I held up the Latex sex toy with a little apprehension, I noticed it was wireless and the remote was missing. That was no doubt secretly in Edward's possession. I slipped the device on and quickly changed into my dress before my sisters could catch a glimpse at my even more unconventional bridal attire.

A murmured prayer hurried from my lips, I was praying that when Edward did activate the device it would be at an appropriate time.

A trill of fear rushed through me when I thought back to the Island and the night we had dinner with his parents and realised then that Edward was more than likely going to set it off at the most inappropriate time.

"Paybacks a bitch," I muttered as I checked my reflection in the mirror.

The enormity of the occasion suddenly hit me as I stared at myself in the mirror, I was a bride. I took a moment to reflect on the long and winding path that Edward and I had travelled to get to this point, it had been a hard road but despite all the obstacles that had been laid in our way we had managed to overcome them.

Our love had survived.

There was a soft knock on the door and I rushed to open it knowing it wouldn't be Edward but wishing it was, I could feel the blush rushing over my cheeks when I saw Carlisle standing there looking at me with a slightly awed expression.

"Bella you look exquisite. Edward's are very lucky man," He leaned forward to kiss my cheek.

"Thank you Carlisle, its ninety nine percent Aro's doing; he's multitalented to say the least."

"That he is amongst other things," Carlisle chuckled.

"Come in Carlisle you don't have to stand in the doorway," I checked the hallway for signs of Alice and breathed a sigh of relief when there was none. I quickly closed the door in case she appeared out of thin air.

I noticed Carlisle was carrying a manila folder in his hands and I frowned slightly in response to what it may be. He didn't make me wait to find out.

"Bella I know we got off to a rocky start and that is now water under the bridge. First of all I want to say thank you for not giving up on Edward when I made life so difficult for you both. You bring him happiness on a level I can only compare to the happiness Esme brings me. Also Bella I wanted to tell you how much I admire what you're doing with your foundation.

"Thank you Carlisle that's very kind of you to say,"

"I have a gift for you, it's an investment portfolio, it worth a substantial amount of money annually."

"Carlisle...you don't have to do that really," I stammered. I was so embarrassed.

"I want to do it Bella just look it at as my contribution to the foundation if you so wish to use the money toward it. Of course it's completely up to you what you do with it."

I wanted to refuse it but I didn't want to seem rude or make Carlisle feel embarrassed so I smiled graciously and took the folder from his outstretched hand, "thank you Carlisle I really appreciate it and I want you to know that every single cent of it will be put to good use."

"I'm not in any doubt that it will be Bella," Carlisle chortled, "now I better get down to the beach Edward would throttle me if he knew I was holding you up."

Edward's name brought a question to me lips and it tumbled out before I could stop it, "Does Edward know about this?" I half raised the folder in gesture.

Carlisle chuckled, "no he doesn't...I thought I'd let you tell him if you so wish." He gave me a hug and kiss on the cheek, "you really do look beautiful Bella and Edward is a very lucky man."

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Renee and Esme, who was carrying Apple, entered the room and Renee immediately burst into tears and rushed over to hug me, "Oh Bella you look beautiful sweetheart, but where are your shoes love?"

"My Mummy Bootiful, my mummies a princess just like me."

"Don't go there mum, it's a wasted effort," Alice grumbled as she passed me the bouquet of wild flowers Aro had picked for me, he had wrapped them in the same ribbon he used in my hair.

Irina gave me a quick hug and kissed my cheek, "You look beautiful Bella...Edward's one lucky man."

"As is Demetri," I quipped, "Can you tell Edward that I love him and that I'll see him soon."

"Sure thing Bella," She hugged me again then headed out the room at the same time Charlie entered, he took one look at me and tears welled up in his eyes.

"You look Beautiful my Belly Bear," His eyes travelled down toward my feet and he frowned, "No shoes?"

"No Dad, no shoes," I said with a look at Alice, Esme and Renee who were all looking at me sulkily, "and everyone's accepted it now, so let's move on...Is it time yet?" I asked impatiently, I just wanted to be with Edward, back with heart.

"Well Bella, Aro will be pleased, he's obviously rubbing off on you, you're the embodiment of a gypsy princess." I smiled at Charlie and nodded in agreement, Aro would be pleased but Edward would be happier.

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I walked down onto the beach on the arm of my father Jake and Apple followed my sister's and Kate up the shell strewn aisle. I fought back my tears when I heard the melodic voice of Bic Runga who was serenading me as I walked closer to my destiny.

Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Would you run and never look back
Would you cry if you saw me crying
Would you save my soul tonight?

When I heard the complexity of the accompanying piano music and the beautiful heartfelt lyrics I knew that Edward had composed this song for me. I ignored the stares of our guests; I had only eyes for one, the one who stood with a beatific smile that matched my own.

Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh oh please tell me these
Now would you die for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms tonight?

My love for him threatened to overwhelm me as I listened to the angelic composition as it swirled in the air. The music told its own story a story of love and desire and the promise of eternity..."

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

Would you swear that you'll always be mine?
Would you lie would you run away
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care you're here tonight

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

I just want to hold you
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care you're here tonight

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

You can take my breath my breath away
I can be your hero

Charlie brought us to a stop in front of Edward, he kissed my cheek and whispered, "You've done me proud my Belly Bear, I love you." before passing my hand to Edward's. The second his fingers entwined with mine, I let out the breath I never knew I was holding and I was home.

I stepped forward and let my lips brush over his ear, "The song...I love it thank you."

He turned us to face Aro, who had hair tied back neatly, with the bandana was still firmly in place on his head. He gave me a wink and shot Edward a brilliant smile before he spoke

"I look at you both and I don't just see the love you have for one another, I can feel it. You both know the long roads you have traversed to get here. This is the one point where those paths finally connect and make you one.

You have laughed and cried together, you have seen your share of happiness and pain and it has only made you stronger. Your love is a pure entity, something that cannot be touched or tainted by outside forces. Protect it and never take it for granted. Love is not a given, it must be earned.

John Lennon once said 'We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep on watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.' The man really knew what he was talking about." Aro said with a laugh and everyone joined in. "Care for your love Isabella and Edward, nurture it through the hard times and you will reap the benefits during the good. Look you've both made this old hippie cry." He said wiping at his eyes. "Isabella and Edward have decided not to bend to conformity and have chosen to write their own vows. Flower Child..." He said taking my free hand and kissing it.

I turned to Edward and I was instantly lost in his eyes, "Edward, you are my truest of true loves. You are my light, my laughter, my soul. You are the person I want to walk beside me, to share with me all this life has to offer. I stand before you today to give you my heart and my promise that I will be there to hold your hand, to walk beside you as your friend, your lover, your equal."

Aro beamed at me before turning to Edward and taking his free hand in. "Edward, your declaration..."

"Isabella Swan. Before I even saw you, I thought your name was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. I don't think it was love at first sight, I know it was more than that. You were my destiny and you are my future. I am everything with you and nothing without you.

You make me a better man simply by loving me, indeed your love is the greatest gift I have ever received and I pledge to you this night; I will treasure it for the rest of my days, just as I treasure you.

My life was measured upon the degree of success I achieved in business, but you showed me what real worth was. You gave me your heart and two beautiful children, all I have to offer you in return is my never ending devotion."

I never took my eyes from Edward's when Aro spoke again I was just completely lost in him and the moment; "Isabella and Edward are not only blessed with the love of each other, but of good friends too, Jacob, Irina: the rings please."

Jake and Irina stepped forward and placed the rings into our hands.

Edward held up my left hand and slid the ring onto my finger "This ring is nothing but a simple reminder that you carry my heart with you wherever you go. With this ring, I make you my wife."

I fought back the tears threatening to consume me when he spoke his promise and I knew when he looked at me he would clearly the depth of my love and commitment to him. "Edward wear this ring as a symbol of the promise I have made you here today, and know that when you look at it you are looking at my heart. With this ring, I make you my husband."

Aro smiled at us "By the power given to me by The Man, Gaia, Buddha, Jesus and any other kind of deity, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Edward, hurry up and kiss that beautiful woman before I do..." Our friends and family erupted into laughter.

"My pleasure," He whispered as he took my face in his hands.

As soon as Edward's lips touched mine everything around us just melted away, I could no longer hear the cheers of our friends, nothing else mattered in that moment but Edward was mine and I was his and we were bound together in all ways for all time.

When he tried to end the kiss I held on not wanting to lose the perfect moment that we were in, when the crowd started to clear their throats I finally allowed him to pull his lips from mine,

"I love you forever." I whispered not taking my eyes from his.

Aro came up and poked his head between us, "that's what the honeymoon is for you two, let the people say hello to the new Mr and Mrs Cullen." He gave me a kiss on the cheek "I'm proud of you Flower Child." He turned to Edward, "And you... No one deserves happiness more my lad."

"Thank you Aro, that was a beautiful service, you are a true poet."

I started when Emmett' booming voice sounded in my ear."Stop monopolising the bride," He scooped me up and his massive arms and reigned kisses all over my face, "I always wanted a little sis, now I have one. If you have trouble keeping Assward in line you can call me and I'll kick his ass for you."

"Thanks Emm, I'll keep that in mind."

Jake was the next to reach for me and I willing slipped into his arms, "I'm happy for you honey-puff, if it couldn't be me, I'm glad it was Edward. He's a good guy." He kissed my cheek and hugged me tightly.

"Thanks Jake, you know you're an awesome guy and if it hadn't have been Edward it would have been you. Best friends forever."

"And beyond Bells," he kissed my cheek again and moved off to give Edward a hug.

Alice threw herself into my arms, "oh Bella that was such a beautiful ceremony," She said before being completely distracted by something Jasper was doing and hurried off to chastise him I was sure.

Once I had been kissed and congratulated by every guest there, Alice returned to my side, "It's time for the photos gypsy princess and who may I ask is the hippy guy that married you?"

"That beautiful soulful man is Edward's old friend Aro. He's the coolest person ever, but I need to warn you Alice, he is an outrageous flirt who says exactly what he's thinking and some of it will make you blush to say the least," she looked at me in mild alarm and I quickly clarified, "he's totally harmless and the kindest person you'll ever meet, but you my fairytale princess might find him a little out there...Oh and for god's sake whatever you do don't drink his tea...trust me Alice. Come on I'll introduce you to him."

I pulled Alice over to where Aro was talking to Emmett and Jasper, he turned and smiled brightly when he heard us approaching, "Flower Child! Or should that be Mrs square now...which would you prefer my dear? I hope I didn't embarrass you too much during the ceremony?"

I shook my head and laughed, "Flower Child please and I promise you Aro I will never go over to the dark side, I'm never going to be a of course you didn't embarrass me you never could. Anyway I wanted to introduce you to my other sister Alice; she hasn't had the pleasure yet. Alice this is Aro."

She eyed him nervously then gave Jasper a fleeting glance before she stuck out her hand for Aro's, "Um...hello Aro it's very nice to meet you."

Aro beamed at Alice as he took her hand, I could see he was fascinated with my little pixie sister and wasn't surprised when he said as much. "You my sweet remind me of the sunflowers in my garden...First Flower Child, then Lucy Diamond and now you Stardust...I don't think my poor heart can take much more. Tell me Stardust that you are going to fall head over heels in lust with me, your sisters have already crushed me...Well, with the exception of Lucy Diamond, but I'm not holding out too much hope there." He raised Alice's hand to his lips and she just looked at him with wide eyes.

"Oh...um...well I wouldn't give up on Lucy diamond just yet." I could tell Alice had no idea how to take Aro. I looked over at Jasper who like Emmett and myself was trying to contain his laughter.

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The first inkling I had of Edward's plans for the butterfly was when were having our photos taken, I gasped silently as the butterfly buzzed into life, the setting was low, and the vibrations felt good.

"You're not going to do that now are you?" I hissed in his ear. I don't know why I even bothered to ask I knew the answer already. What I didn't know was when he was going to bring me to my first orgasm.

He smiled at me innocently and I started to feel a little nervous and tried to apologise again, "Sweetie I said I was sorry about that night didn't I?" He never got time to answer because at that moment the photographer was barking at me

"Bella please turn toward the camera." I did as the camera man wanted for about three seconds, I could feel myself getting wetter as Edward turned up the speed a little more. I turned to him pleadingly.

He could tell by the look in my eye that my first orgasm was fast approaching. The innocent smile was back on his face as he leaned down and whispered "Come for me Bella, right now."

I had no choice I couldn't have held off any longer anyway, I kept my eyes locked firmly on his as the first wave of pleasure washed over me .I sucked my bottom lip between my teeth to stop myself from calling his name, but a small barely audible whimper ghosted from my lips.

My eyelids fluttered closed when the vibrations stopped and I took a couple of deep calming breaths. "Are we calling it even now?"

"Bella please turn toward the camera." The photograph almost growled. I rolled my eyes at Edward and turned to face the front.

Edward chuckled as his lips brushed my ear, "Not even close sweet one, not even close."

We posed for more photos and once we had finished we made our way to reception area. I looked at Edward in surprise and confusion when I saw Bic Runga approach us; he winked at me before turning and greeting her. I stood just there in shock, Bic Runga was one of my all time favourite musicians she had a beautiful haunting voice but my favourite thing about her as she was a New Zealand Artist.

She greeted Edward with a hug and turned to me a sincere smile gracing her lips,

"Bella, I have heard so much about you! Just as stunning as he described..." She leaned forward and gave me a hug, "You're husband is quite the musical talent." Her eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at Edward, then back at me.

I smiled at her shyly I was slightly in awe of her, "He is a man of many talents, but his music is one of my favourites. And thank you for bringing the song alive and taking the time to sing for me."

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world; it's not every day I get the chance to work with someone like Edward. Now, if you will both excuse me, I have to go and make sure the band is ready for your first dance!" She leaned forward and kissed my cheek, "I hope we get the chance to get to know each other better in the future Bella. Edward, I'll talk to you later." She walked away and I looked up at Edward slightly dazed.

"Are you alright love?" Edward was looking at me in mild concern.

I smiled at him reassuringly, "Yeah I'm alright, slightly star struck but I've never been better." I leaned forward to kiss him, "Thank you again, for the song, for Bic."

He kissed me again and led me to the bridal table, I didn't want to do a formal sit down affair but I had to let Alice, Esme and Renee have something to organise or there would have been munity. The entree had just been cleared from the table when Jasper stood and tapped his fork against his glass and the room fell slowly silent.

A small groan slid from my lips and I looked pleadingly at Edward when the butterfly hummed into life.

"Alright everyone, pipe down! I would like to say a few words, so you can all listen for a moment!" He said before turning to Bella and myself "Edward. My baby brother... It's about bloody time! I watched this man pine away for her every single day, just as I watched his pervy little P.A. do pretty much the same. Don't blush Bella, you know it's true." I tensed but tried to look natural when Edward increased the speed of the butterfly, I looked at Irina sitting at my left but she didn't seem to notice anything strange, "But today, they finally get their happily ever after and I for one couldn't be happier. You two were made for each other, congratulations and welcome to the family Bella, To Edward and Bella!" He said holding up his glass and the room echoed his sentiments.

I smiled graciously at Jasper then at my friends and family who sat before us, then turned to Edward and buried my face into his neck. I couldn't hold off my orgasm for another second and it took all my effort not to cry out his name, "only for you..." I gasped as my hand clenched on to his thigh and I tried desperately to control the tremors rocking thru my body as wave after wave of pleasure flooded through me.

I kept my head against his neck while I tried to compose myself. "Did anyone notice I whispered, my breathing was still ragged and I was feeling light headed

He held me against his neck, and I held my breath as I waited for him to answer, "Only me." He whispered "and it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life Mrs Cullen."

I let my breath go in a rush, "Good because they are only for you...And I'm sure I look better when it's your tongue bringing me pleasure, I know it feels better." I pulled my head from his neck and smirked at him.

I looked around in surprise when the room suddenly fell silent and saw Carlisle standing ready to make a speech.

"If I may, I would like to say a few words." Carlisle looked at Edward for a moment before his eyes came to rest on mine, "I'm so pleased that this day has arrived, because today, when I look into my son's eyes I see true and unadulterated happiness. I have not always known what was best for my son, but thankfully he has always been wise enough to know what that was without my assistance. Edward and Bella are a wonderful couple, wonderful parents and I know that they will succeed in their married life too.

I welcome Bella into our family and our lives. Take care of her Edward, value her needs above all else and love her. Congratulations you too. To the happy couple."

I took in each of his words and tears spilled from my eyes when he finished his speech and toasted me.

I smiled down at him and mouthed, "thank you," I never once doubted the sincerity of his words for an instant, both Carlisle and Edward had gained so much from letting down their walls and letting each other in.

Before I even had time to turn and look at Edward, Bic's beautiful voice was echoing through the room commanding like Carlisle, immediate silence.

"Don't stray, don't ever go away"

I looked at Edward in awe, he gave my most favourite heart stopping smile and held out his hand for mine,

"Dance with me Mrs Cullen."

"Anything if it will get me into your arms it's the only place I want to be tonight...forever..." I stood and let him lead me to the dance floor he swept me into his arms and I stepped into him pressing my body tightly against his, as he moved me around the dance floor, "I love you forever Edward...the past is behind us and now all we have is the rest of our lives to look forward to. You, me and our children..."

He twirled me once then pulled me back into his arms; he was an incredible dancer and made it seem so effortless "This truly is the happiest day of my life."He breathed against my cheek.

"Mine too. But the day you get to see our baby being born will be a very close second. I can't wait to share that experience with you Edward, it will be the last of my dreams fulfilled."

The song ended and everyone clapped including Edward and I, I kissed him chastely, he grabbed my hand and walked us over to where Bic was waiting. We both thanked her with a hug I was still slightly awe struck that she had agreed to serenade me at my wedding, it was more than I could have ever dreamed of. I took the microphone she passed me with an embarrassed smile.

I probably would have never agreed to Edward's request to sing for our friends as a way of saying thank you if I had known Bic Runga was going to be singing beforehand. The microphone shook in my hands and I took a few calming breathes and turned to Edward. I gave him a quick nervous smile before turning to face our family.

"Edward and I had no idea at first how we going to show you, our family and friends, who are really one in the same, the depth of love and gratitude we feel for you. There are no words to express how it feels to be blessed by the unconditional friendship each of you has given us. We know this is but a small token, but we want you to know that nothing we could have done would have been grand enough."

I looked back at the guitarist and signalled him to start and took Edward's hand as I raised the micro phone to my lips. I could feel the blush colouring my cheeks so closed my eyes, as I sung the first lines of the song,

"All my life I've been searching for something

Something I can put my finger on

Maybe I've been living for the weekend

Maybe I've been living for this cyber soul

Every Friday just about midnight

All my problems seem to disappear

Everyone that I miss when I'm distant

Everybody's here

I opened my eyes when I heard Edward's soulful voice join mine and I kept my eyes on him as we serenaded our each other and our friends and family.

I need love

Cause only love is true

I need every wakin' hour with you

And my friends cause they're so beautiful

Yeah my friends they are so beautiful

They're my friends

I glanced out over our friends and family and smiled shyly, that was until Edward began singing his verse, then I had eyes only for him.

All my life I've been wastin', wastin'

Wastin' all my money, all my time

All the time that I'm waitin', waitin'

Waitin for the moment you are mine

The song about yeah I'm thinkin', thinkin'

Thinkin all the things that I've done wrong

All the time yeah I was forgettin'

You were mine all along

We smiled at each other and then turned to look out on our loved ones.

I need love

Cause only love is true

I need every wakin' hour with you

And my friends cause they're so beautiful

Yeah my friends they are so beautiful

They're my friends

I need love

Cause only love is true

I need every wakin' hour with you

And my friends cause they're so beautiful

Yeah my friends they are so beautiful

They're my friends

They're my friends...

The room erupted into cheers and whistles, Emmett's booming voice was still clearly audible over the racket and I laughed when I heard, "Fucking awesome," as clearly as if he was standing in front of me instead of halfway across the room.

I could see Aro cornering Alice and she looked over at me apprehensively, I could tell she wanted me to rescue her so I turned and kissed Edward, "I'll be back soon sweetie, I just need to go and rescue Alice from Aro, she'll never cope on her own."

Carlisle and Esme were just coming to over to join Edward when I slipped from his side and made my way back to a now petrified looking Alice, who Aro had taken by the hand. I followed Aro as he led Alice over to where Emmett and Jazz were scoffing down his brownies at an unprecedented rate. Alice was starting to go a delicate shade of green something that didn't escape Aro's notice.

"Star Dust you look so nervous! Don't be! All I'm trying to do is put you at ease and hopefully duck under those skirts of yours by the end of the night. Well we might need to put you up on the table first, but I can't see a problem there."

I took one look at Alice's face and burst into laughter and was quickly joined by Jasper and Emmett who were both holding their sides and laughing heartily.

Alice was frozen in shock her wide eyes locked on Aro's; he patted her hand and smiled, "I promise honey, I will be the best you ever had. Jasper over here... he's got nothing on my decades of experience." He looked at Emmett and grinned "Lucy Diamond recognises talent when she sees it and so will little Star Dust here..." He kissed the top of her head impulsively and handed her a brownie "Want one? Your mother has been onto me for some more; I think your Dad might change his anti drugs stance later on... I have a feeling that Renee might be one crazy little hellcat in the sack... Wonder if they need a third?"

Both Alice and I looked over at Renee in alarm; I sincerely hoped Aro was joking about Renee being on dope.

She was crazy enough without chemicals.

Alice shuddered and took the cookie from him, "I think I'm going to need this to wash that image from my mind... So Aro I take it you were the one Bella snuck off to see? Your braiding skills are exqusite, as is that beautiful ribbon you used... I was wondering if you'd be so gracious as to teach me to braid like that." I was shocked at and proud of Alice, I thought she'd run a mile from Aro the minute she got the chance, but instead she embraced his artistic talents and was happy as I was to learn from him.

Aro grinned at Alice, "Sorry girls, but your mother likes my baking. She's already had about three and before any of you blame me, Emmett and Jasper here thought it was pretty funny. As for the braiding, Star Dust, I would teach you anything you want to know. Anything." He added pointedly.

Alice glared at Jasper and Emmett and I couldn't help but laugh, either Renee was going to flake or she was going to be the life and soul of the party. Personally I was going with the latter.

Alice meanwhile was more interested in pinning Aro down to a time when she come over to his place and learn the secrets of his impeccable braiding style, "Aro I'll be leaving in a couple of days, so when would be a good time for me to visit? I'm sure Bella will be happy to be our model, since she so clearly adores your style." she poked her tongue out at me and took another bite of her cookie.

Aro took Alice by her hand and kissed it. "You give me the time Star Dust, my calendar is always open for you." He laughed and pointed at Renee, "It looks like the brownies are starting to take effect."

Alice looked at Renee in horror and turned to me and hissed, "Oh god, Bella look at her, where the hell is Charlie?"

I gave her a quick hug, "Don't worry about it Alice I'm sure that Carlisle is more than a match for her..."

Alice grimaced at me and turned to her attention back to Aro, "in that case Aro I'll see you tomorrow afternoon.

The reception was the funniest thing I had ever seen for several reasons, first Alice's cookie had finally taken full effect and she was perched on Aro's knee with her arm slung around his neck and they were doing a rendition of Sonny and Cher's 'I've got you Babe' jasper was sitting next to them trying to control his laughter when Aro sung the last line then planted a kiss straight on Alice's unsuspecting lips.

Rosalie walked up to the table and took a seat on Aro's knee next to Alice. I snorted when she kissed his cheek and greeted him with her usual, "Hey Woodstock, hope you're making room for me in your love shack."

Aro wrapped his arm around Rose's waist "There's always plenty of room in my bed for you Lucy Diamond. Heck, bring a friend too..." He said kissing her cheek.

What was even funnier than Aro's blatant attempts to woo my sister's into his bed, was Renee.

She was completely wasted and no matter how much pleading Charlie did she refused to be caged.

She made her way over to us and slid into Edward's lap, "Hi there my gorgeous son in law, how about taking me for a spin around the dance floor, I'm in awe of the way you move Edward...Mmm I wonder..." She trailed off wistfully.

I saw the colour rapidly drain from Edward's face, and a paroxysm of giggles burst from my lips even though I felt extremely sorry for him it was just too funny watching Edward's reaction to his mother in law. It wasn't until he squirmed in his seat that I decided to rescue him.

"For god's sake mum...there are just some places you don't go, and thinking about what kind of fuck your son in law is in front of him or your daughter is one of them! Especially on their wedding day! There are some images guaranteed to ruin a wedding night and that's the top of the list. And though I'm probably going to need therapy for saying this, I know someone who would be interested if you are."

Edward looked at me in revulsion of my comment and Renee burst into laughter, "Really Bella even if I was interested your father would never go for it." She looked around until she found Charlie who was talking animatedly to Esme and a small almost frustrated sigh passed her lips.

"I don't know Mum, you and Aro could always give Dad a few of those brownies you seem to be so fond of and if that doesn't work then I'm sure Aro can brew him a tea that might be more effective."

"Hmm..." Renee looked at me as if the idea never appealed, "that doesn't sound nearly as fun as one with Jake and Felix. You know Felix is very good looking Bella."

Edward shuddered in his seat, "Let's go dance Renee, I'm gonna have fucking nightmares after this conversation." I blew him a kiss as he slid Renee off his lap and grabbed her hand; she giggled and waved as he pulled toward the dance floor.

Emmett sidled up to me the minute Edward and Renee left he was wearing an evil grin I knew well,

"Jesus fuck Bella that mother of yours is a bit of fucking wildcat. I can see you girls definitely take after her. How the fuck does your father cope?"

"Years of practice Emmett," I giggled.

"Come on let's get a closer look at the action, I can see your husband cringing from here," His booming laugh echoed around the room as he pulled me over to where Carlisle and Charlie were standing watching Renee's antics.

Renee was practically dry humping Edward on the dance floor, Emmett was right Edward was cringing and I noted that he was twirling her as much as he could without making her dizzy just to create some space between them.

Aro joined us a minute later and he chortled when he saw Renee rather public display of dirty dancing with her newly acquired Son in law.

Charlie suddenly leaned toward me with a huge grin on his face, "Aren't you going to go and save your husband?"

I looked at him and smirked, "What from your out of control wife? Nah I thought I'd give him a taste of his life to come, being the gorgeous son in law of a cougar. Beside's this is the perfect payback for Edward..." I thought about the butterfly I was wearing, yes this was indeed the perfect payback for my new husband.

I let Renee have her fun for a few more minutes, until I could no longer ignore Edward's desperately pleading looks. I leaned over and whispered in Aro's ear," I think I need to go and save him before he has the marriage annulled, would you like me to take over as Renee's dance partner?"

He looked at me and chortled, "Hmm, I doubt I will get the same reaction as Edward is getting, but I certainly won't say no." He bowed to me and held a hand out. "Shall we?"

"I don't know Aro those cookies of yours have unleashed a demon. You've managed to captured the hearts of three of us, why not try for the whole set?" I took his hand and walked onto the dance floor; I waited for Aro to Tap Edward on the shoulder and ask to cut in.

Renee looked a little disappointed at being interrupted but when her glazed eyes looked at me she smiled, "I suppose you'd like your husband back now?"

"Yeah Mum that would be great. I think you have his body committed to memory now, and Aro here has been waiting to dance with you all night."

She leaned forward and kissed Edward's cheek, and came to hug me, "you're such a lucky girl Bella." She kissed my cheek and I laughed.

"Yeah I know mum." I waited until she took Aro's hand before I stepped into Edward's arms. "Welcome to the family sweetie, I'm sorry I didn't stop her but the look on your face was priceless and it was nice to see my Dad laughing instead of being mortified."

He didn't answer me at first his attention was on Aro, he hissed something to him and I saw Aro laugh before he spun Renee away. He finally looked down at me and I could see the hurt and horror in his eyes.

"You didn't save me. She touched me, I feel so dirty."

"I'm sorry sweetheart; I thought it best to just let you learn for yourself what Renee's going to be like at every family gathering we attend, especially if she's been drinking, or eating Aro's brownies it seems. Is there anything I can do to make you feel dirty in a good way?" I mimicked Renee's earlier motion and cupped Edward's ass, caressing it as we swayed to the music.

He looked down at me in mock hurt, "I don't know...Some wounds will just never heal."He leaned down and whispered in my ear "but there's only one person who should be groping my ass Mrs Cullen and I would hope that she would like to defend her territory."

"You're absolutely right my husband, I promise to keep the big bad cougar away from you. How about I keep my hands firmly placed on your glorious ass as a warning to any other cougars on the prowl?"

"Hmm I like the sound of that." He gave me a smirk "The keeping your hands firmly on my ass, doesn't sound too bad either."

I couldn't help but laugh, "So prince charming are you going to take me to wherever you're ravishing me tonight before the spell wears off and I turn into a pumpkin?"

Edward's low growl sent a shot of want straight to my core. He grabbed my hand and practically dragged me over to where our friends and siblings were gathered.

Aro was regaling them with stories of his wild younger days and I laughed when I saw Alice, who was still sitting on his knee but was flaked out at the table. Rose on the other hand was sitting his other knee her finger's carelessly wrapping around his ponytail while he talked.

Edward said a hasty goodbye to the table at large and I rolled my eyes as he began pulling me from the table before I even had a chance to say a word. The table erupted into a fit of raucous laughter, if there was one thing our friends were used to it was hasty goodbyes or no goodbyes at all from us when the mood took over.

I sat outside on a small bench and smiled up at Edward, this had been such a magical night so far and I knew it was only going to get better. Edward and I were finally married, we had two beautiful children and another one on the way, all my dreams were finally come true.

Edward's quiet voice brought from my thoughts, "I have a wedding gift for you, but you need to wear this first." He pulled a blindfold from his pocket, "Do you trust me?"

"Of course I trust you. Though I want you to know you've given me everything I ever wanted and more already." He slipped the blindfold over my eyes and led me to the car. I was feeling a little nervous about what he had gotten me for a wedding present, the diamond butterfly necklace was more than enough, but I was determined to accept any other gifts graciously...for him.

The drive was short and taken in silence; I was feeling relaxed until the car finally came to a stop and Edward was opening my door and carefully helped me out. He led me a few steps then slid the blind fold from my eyes and took a step to the side giving me an unimpeded view of the house than I had been so drawn to yesterday.

"This...This house...is ours?" I stuttered as I walked almost trance like to the front door, the feelings of the familiarity of home was growing stronger with every step I took. I turn to look at Edward, "You didn't buy this yesterday did you?" I asked conversationally. there was no disapproval just curiosity opened the door but never went inside. I waited for him to answer.

"No, I didn't. I bought this house a very long time ago, long before I met you, long before you even came to work at Cullen Industries love. This is the house I told you I was staying in when I met Aro. It's the house I knew I would give to my wife on our wedding night..."

My eyes met his and the love I saw there mirrored my own, "Really you always planned to give this to your wife?" I threw my arms around him, "thank you Edward this gift means more to me than you'll ever know. Now I know why I was so drawn to it, because it's where my heart dwelt."

This was the kind of gift I loved to get from him. He had given me something that had sentimental value to him, something he had put a lot of thought into and had kept for so long in the hope of fulfilling his promise to himself.

He scooped me into his arms and carried me over the threshold and straight to the bedroom, I took in my surroundings quickly before my eyes came to rest on a black box tied with a blue ribbonsitting in the centre of the huge bed.

Edward brought his lips to mine again in a searing kiss that had me seeing tiny spots of colour before my eyes and I wanted nothing more for him to take me there and now, he surprisingly enough had other ideas, and I almost sobbed when he put me on my feet and stood behind me.

I could feel his warm breath whispering across my skin and I shivered in pleasure and anticipation, his lips never touched me but the intention was enough to have me licking my lips and sighing in content.

His fingers moved to my zipper, slowly pulling it lower until it pooled at our feet, he fell to his knees, pressing his lips to the base of my spine as his fingers hooked around the thin straps of the butterfly and slid them from my hips.

I was left standing in nothing more than the diamond butterfly necklace he had gifted me this morning.

His hands ghosted up my sides as he stood and brought his lips to my cheek, "Dress in what's in the box. I'll be waiting for you in the lounge."

I fought back the urge to lunge at him when he walked toward the doorway, I didn't want his hands off my body let alone him leaving me alone altogether, I looked at the box and curiosity got the better of me; I slid off the bow and lifted the lid.

My breath left me in a rush when I pulled out the dark blue oriental style corset with black cherry blossom imprints on it. I let my fingers run over the delicate fabric before returning my attention to the other items, I smiled when I pulled out the tiny matching G string and saw the tiny crystal, well I hoped it was crystal but knowing Edward it was probably a diamond, heart dangling from a tiny gold chain in the centre of the scrap of fabric.

There was also a gorgeous matching Kimono.

My smile turned to a giggle when I found a blue leather riding crop with my name etched into it and a pair of thigh high patent leatherboots. I dressed quickly, grabbed the crop and went in search of my husband.

I tapped the riding crop against my thigh as I made my way into the lounge; the room was a glow with candle light. I searched for Edward and finally found him standing in the shadows a small smile on his lips. He stepped out into the light and my heart nearly stopped at the sight of him.

I could feel the dampness seeping against my thighs at the sight of him wearing nothing but low riding jeans, my eyes slid down over his toned chest to his taut abs then lower to my favourite feature, the V that drew down from his just below his waist and disappeared down the front of jeans. I dragged my gaze back to his and his eyes never left mine as he closed the short distance between us and fell to his knees in front of me.

He looked up at her and smiled "It may not be Eden Beach love, but tonight I am at your mercy, completely."

His words had tears pricking my eyes, I knew what he was giving me, the thing he knew I sometimes craved, but he could never fully give before,control.

This was Edward's way of showing how much he was prepared to give up for me and showing me how much trust he put in me. I knew that he would be nervous and I wanted to put him at ease, my eyes roamed over the toys and oils on the table and I knew then how I was going to help him relax.

He looked up at me with nothing but all consuming love in his eyes,

"Strip for me my husband." Our eyes stayed locked as he stood reaching for his fly, taking his time to pop each of the buttons, then tugged them from his hips,

My satisfied sigh hung in the air between us as I let my eyes drop and rake over his total perfection.

I bit down on my bottom lip and another sigh escaped me, Edward was truly a magnificent specimen, I let my gaze linger on my desire for a fraction of a second before bring my eyes back to his,

"You are so beautiful Edward, both inside and out..." I walked around him studying him from every angle; I ran the crop lightly down his spine letting it come to rest on his cheek, "would you please take a seat."

The muscles in the pit of my stomach tightened, I categorized every inch of his body even though I knew it like the back of my hand, as he made his way across the room and a small sigh rushed from my lips when he gave me my favourite heart stopping smile.

My desire for my husband was becoming overwhelming I wanted to touch him to love him, to show him what he meant to me. I took the bottle cherry scented oil from the table and knelt before him. I lifted his foot and began to knead them with my knuckles before moving slowly over every inch of his flesh.

I worked my fingers up the back of his legs and over his thighs, my eyes never leaving his, "I love you Edward..." I wanted him to feel relaxed and not to worry about anything that may happen tonight, I slid into his lap and kissed him gently before working my fingers into the muscles of his shoulders I could feel them relaxing under my touch.

I could the lust trying to overwhelm him, and I didn't want to push him to far, "Would you like to undress me my husband? You can leave on the items you want."

Each item of my clothing was removed with reverence, and I had never felt as beautiful as I did at that moment and his words only reinforced it. I was left in nothing but the panties and the butterfly necklace

"You are so beautiful; I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life."

"Do you want to touch my body Edward? Tell me where you want to touch me."

"Y-your breasts... Oh God, I want to taste them..." His desire was evident in every word he spoke and I sort to give him what he wanted.

"Mmm...That does sound nice...You may touch me there." My hands threaded in his hair and I tugged roughly, "Kiss me Edward, kiss me then show me how much you love me. I want you to touch every part of me...I want you to tell me what I do to you, what I mean to you. Tell me you'll never stop loving me. All I want from you tonight my love, is to keep your skin in contact with mine, I don't want to be apart from you for a second."

He crushed his lips to mine, and my hands tightened their grip in his hair, he was telling me exactly what I did to him with his kiss and I was left feeling breathless and wanting more.

"You make me burn. Every single day... Every time you touch me, I want you. Nobody will ever want you as much as I want you, you fill me, all the empty spots you fill up and make whole. Nobody but you has ever made me feel like this... I can't live without you."

"I burn for you too...claim me my baby, I want you to mark me and possess me, make me yours and never let me forget. Show me Edward..." I whispered forcefully.

He seemed to take my hint because my panties were unceremoniously discarded before he scooped me up and carried me onto the deck, my eyes widened when I saw the spa pool adorned in candle light and rose petals. I tightened my grip on him as he stepped into the water, "You have been busy my darling, it looks nearly as divine as you..."

I buried my face against his neck, my tongue slid between my lips licking a trail to his jaw..."I need you Edward...I need you and only you...always."

He lowered us into the water and I let out a small gasp when I felt him pressing against me, seeking entrance but waiting...My eyes met his; desire and desperation warred each other for dominance over me.

He read me clearly, and his hands cupped my face, "Do you want me Bella?"

"I want you Edward, I want nothing but you."

"I'm right here... Take what is yours."

I slid down, claiming what was mine, mine for eternity, and he slipped into me effortlessly, "my need for you consumes me...I want you to spend a lifetime making love to me."

I ground down on him the friction was delicious and I was already so sensitive after the orgasms from the butterfly, but I didn't want to lose control too quickly, I wanted to savour every second of making love to Edward as my husband for the very first time.

My desire reached levels that were incomprehensible to me when Edward's thumb came to rest on my throbbing bud, and his next words sent me completely over the edge. "That's it Bella, come for me, take what you need, everything I have it is all yours. Come for me; tell me the words you know I want to hear...Please."

Words spilled from my lips, "For you Edward...only ever for you my light, my love my soul...will you come for me my husband?"

The only words I was consciously aware of saying were my husband and they sounded like the sweetest music to my ears, and I would never in a life time get sick of hearing myself say them...

Edward fulfilled my requirement of no loss of contact perfectly, not once in the night did his skin lose contact with mine and the words he whispered to me each time he brought me to an orgasm, that seem to be even more unbelievable than the last, resonated in my heart and in my soul.

Not one moment of the night had been wasted, Edward and I explored every inch of each other like we were seeing and touching each other for the first time, promises and commitments were made as we laid tangled in the darkness. My want for him had still not been satisfied when the darkness turned to light, and I wondered if it ever fully would.

I didn't welcome the arrival of the dawn, I wanted to stay forever in the night I had just shared with my husband, a night where all of our dreams had come true...

~~~~XXXX~~~~

We lay in silence, each of us caught up in the memories of what we had shared, Edward's head rested on my chest, my fingers tugging absent mindedly thru his hair. Reality finally let itself be known in the form of the bright sunlight that flooded the room, and I sighed in resignation.

"So my husband what are our plans for the day? I know what I'd like to do but I know that's not going to be an option. So what's reality got in store for us,"

He looked up at me and I could tell he was as sad as I was that we had to share this day with others. "I share your sentiments baby."

I pouted petulantly when he told me that Esme had organised a wedding breakfast at a local restaurant and we should not hurt her feelings by not turning up. He tried to lighten my superficial sulky mood by quickly switching topics,

"God, did you see her face when Aro quoted John Lennon? Emmett got a picture, its priceless." he chuckled "I thought Dad would have the biggest hang ups, but Mum has been the crazy one. You don't mind do you? I honestly couldn't say no to her..."

I nodded in assent, "I guess we do owe the parents something, since they've had no say in any of the wedding plans. And no I didn't see her face: but I look forward to seeing the photos. And Esme was impeccably behaved compared to Renee, I wonder if she convinced Charlie to take Aro home with them." I burst into laughter when I thought back over the conversation and the appalling things my mother had done to Edward on the dance floor.

"You say that now, but just wait until Aro has your mother and father joining a commune with him and dancing naked in the rain. You won't find it so funny then. As for your mother, how the fuck am I going to look her in the eye this morning? She groped my ass for Christ sake! So, so fucking wrong on so many levels..."

I couldn't help but laugh and he his eyes narrowed, and his the next question how I'd feel about his dad touching my ass, was obviously not that well thought out because he quickly quipped that he didn't require an answer.

"Edward you don't have to worry about Renee, well yeah you do, but I guarantee she won't even remember what happened last night. and sweetie you're going to have to get used to it because there will be no stopping her. You could ask Jake how he handles it; she never misses an opportunity to grope him either." I erupted into another fit of giggle, poor Edward he had no idea what he was in for with a life as Renee as a mother in law. "You know you could always have the marriage annulled if you don't think you can cope with Renee, I'll understand." I added slyly.

"It will take more than that to get rid of me babe, but geez your mother...

Wait, what do you mean by 'get used to it'? She's not going to 'bad touch' every time she sees me is she? Poor Jake, maybe I should see if he wants my therapist's card too."

I did actually have sympathy for Edward and I felt it was only fair to warn him, "I'm sorry Edward but she is probably going to bad touch you every time she see's you... but it will only ever be as bad as last night if she's wasted. So if you see her with Alcohol or if she offers you a brownie, my advice to you is run... as fast as you can. I will try to protect you but she is cunning." I swallowed the next peal of laughter fighting to get out as I looked into his seriously worried face. How about I make you a deal? For every bad touch Renee gives you I'll give you two good touches in return to make it less horrifying."

"I feel like I'm selling my soul, if I agree to your deal and anyway, you won't save me. You could have last night and you didn't. You just watched as my innocence was stolen from me..."

I stifled my giggle at his lament and decided to come clean on my motivation for not intervening sooner.

"Honey the only reason I didn't save you from Renee last night was because you did something really mean to me yesterday. I mean really who brings their wife to an orgasm during her wedding photos or worse when they are sitting in front of all their friends and family."

He tried to fob me off with some excuse about how he was a caring husband for wanting to gratify me sexually and do something nice for me. I may have bought into it if he hadn't added what I made him do in front of his parents On Eden was just mean, I couldn't let the comment go and bit back.

"You don't need to remind me but I need to remind you my darling husband that I was acting out of nobility. You needed a diversion from making a lapse in judgement and my quick thinking actions stopped you doing something you would have later regretted. What I did was far from mean Edward, it was in fact the ultimate act of kindness." I poked my tongue out at him childishly.

He growled at me, "Unless you want to make my mother terribly upset when we miss breakfast, then I would suggest you put that away, before I find some better uses for it. Don't look at me like that, you make me like this. I once could control my sexual urges, then I met you and that all went to shit."

I laughed heartily, "I feel giddy with the knowledge of the power I have over you my darling, and you know if you were a good husband you'd ring your mum and tell her your wife over indulged in too much seafood last night and now can't get out of bed because she is suffering terribly. That way we could just stay here all day and you could do all the things you never got time to doing to me last night."

Edward's eyes narrowed and he groaned as he slid out of bed, "You are mean. I don't care what you say, you are mean."

I shook my head and rolled my eyes at him, "Oh I am not, and we've got time if we have a shower together...Come on my husband I promise I'll make you all better and we'll still get there on time."

I rolled out of bed and grabbed his hand, walking us into the bathroom, he sighed deeply, "One day, I hope to have the same kind of power over you Mrs Cullen. Then it's going be payback."

"What are you talking about sweetie? You do have that power over me; you've spent an Age bending me to your will. And now you've put a ring on it you are stuck with me for life.. and you know now that I am your wife you're going to happily bend to my will some of the time..."

Chapter 38:

Edward's POV...

I watched Bella walk towards me, her eyes bright with unshed tears, but I knew they were tears of joy. Her hair had been intricately braided with daisies and I knew that it was Aro's doing. Her dress was white and matching perfectly with the relaxed theme of the wedding.

The song I had composed for her, played as Bic sung they lyrics. I had met her in the recording studio in Wellington unknown to Bella, and we had recorded the piano piece then. I was very grateful to my old friend that she was doing this for us and I could tell by the look on Bella's beautiful face it meant the world to her too. Irina, Louis and my father were standing beside me and Irina gave my hand a quick squeeze. I didn't look at her, I couldn't tear my eyes away from Bella, everything I had dreamed of was coming true this very night and I was euphoric.

Charlie brought Bella to a stop in front of me and kissed her cheek, "You've done me proud my Belly Bear; I love you." He whispered to her before placing her hand in mine.

"The song...I love it thank you." She murmured a shy smile playing on her lips.

I smiled and kissed her cheek reverently. This woman was my world and this night I would make her mine in every way possible. We turned and stood in front of Aro, who had his own hair tied back neatly, but the bandana was still on his head. He gave Bella a wink and shot me a brilliant smile before he spoke.

"I look at you both and I don't just see the love you have for one another, I can feel it. You both know the long roads you have traversed to get here, this one point where those paths finally connect and make you one. You have laughed and cried together, you have seen your share of happiness and pain and it has only made you stronger. Your love is a pure entity, something that cannot be touched or tainted by outside forces. Protect it and never take it for granted. Love is not a given, it must be earned.

John Lennon once said 'We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep on watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.' The man really knew what he was talking about." Aro said with a laugh that everyone joined in on. "Care for your love Isabella and Edward, nurture it through the hard times and you will reap the benefits during the good. "Look you've both made this old hippie cry." He said wiping at his eyes. "Isabella and Edward have decided not to bend to conformity and have chosen to write their own vows. Flower Child..." He said taking her free hand and kissing it.

"Edward, you are my truest of true loves. You are my light, my laughter, my soul. You are the person I want to walk beside me, to share with me all this life has to offer. I stand before you today to give you my heart and my promise that I will be there to hold your hand, to walk beside you as your friend, your lover, your equal."

Aro beamed at Bella before turning to me and taking my free hand in his. "Edward, your declaration..." I squeezed his hand briefly before letting it go and taking Bella's other hand in mine. We were now facing each other and I looked down at her in adoration.

"Isabella Swan. Before I even saw you, I thought your name was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. I don't think it was love at first sight, I know it was more than that. You were my destiny and you are my future. I am everything with you and nothing without you. You make me a better man simply by loving me, indeed your love is the greatest gift I have ever received and I pledge to you this night; I will treasure it for the rest of my days, just as I treasure you. My life was measured upon the degree of success I achieved in business, but you showed me what real worth was. You gave me your heart and two beautiful children, all I have to offer you in return is my never ending devotion."

"Isabella and Edward are not only blessed with the love of each other, but of good friends too. Jacob and Irina? The rings please."

Jake and Irina stepped forward and placed the rings into our hands. I held up Bella's left hand and slid the ring onto her finger.

"This ring is nothing but a simple reminder that you carry my heart with you wherever you go. With this ring, I make you my wife." I said and Aro nodded turning to Bella.

"Edward; wear this ring as a symbol of the promise I have made you here today, and know that when you look at it you are looking at my heart."

Aro smiled at us "By the power given to me by The Man, Gaia, Buddha, Jesus and any other kind of deity, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Edward, hurry up and kiss that beautiful woman before I do..." The beach erupted into laughter and I gently took Bella's face in my hands.

"My pleasure." I whispered bringing my lips to hers. A loud chorus of whoops broke the still night air and I could hear Emmett and Felix whistling but I ignored them all I only had eyes for my beautiful wife.

"I love you forever." Bella whispered when I finally managed to prise her lips from mine, I would have been happy to spend the rest of my night passionately kissing my wife but unhelpfully Aro stuck his face between us.

"That's what the honeymoon is for you two, let the people say hello to the new Mr and Mrs Cullen." He gave Bella kiss on the cheek "I'm proud of you Flower Child." He turned to me, "And you... No one deserves happiness more my lad."

Emmett bounded over and tugged Bella out of my arms if I didn't know now that I got to keep her for eternity there was no fucking way I would have let her go. When Jake took her from Emmett I resigned myself to the fact I wouldn't get her back into my arms anytime soon, our family and friends were beginning to swarm around her.

Jake let Bella go and came to give me a hug, "I'm real happy for you Edward, it's been a long road but you got there in the end. You make her happy and she deserves happiness more than anybody. You both do."

"Thanks Jake for everything she's lucky to have you in her life, we both are." My words rung with sincerity, Jake and I had had a rocky start but thanks to Bella's stubbornness we had become good friends in our own right.

Irina was the next to get to me she threw herself into my arms and kissed my cheek, "Oh Edward that was so beautiful. I'm so happy for you my friend. You deserve your happy ever after."

Tears streamed down her face and I wiped them away with a smile, "wouldn't have got there without you though my voice of reason. Don't know what I would have done without you Irina,"

"You would have got there on your own Edward, eventually," She eyed me with a smirk, "well maybe not. But none of that matters cause you've passed the finish line now..."

I breathed a sigh of relief when I finally got Bella back into my arms, today of all days I didn't want to be separated from her. My arm snaked around her waist and I kissed her cheek, "I love you Mrs Cullen."

Bella's smile was radiant it lit up her face and her eyes sparkled. Her cheeks were stained with a gorgeous rose blush; I brushed my fingertips over her cheek and sighed when the colour deepened.

She truly was exquisite.

"Forever," she whispered as she brought her lips to mine...

...I waited until the photographer attention was busy getting the bridal party in order before I slipped my hand in my pocket and flicked on the butterfly.

"You're not going to do that now are you?" Bella's horrified whisper hissed in my ear. I smiled at me innocently at her and she swallowed audibly before trying to plead with me, "Sweetie I said I was sorry about that night didn't I?"

"Bella please turn toward the camera." The photographer commanded and I turned the speed up a notch on the butterfly. She complied for a few seconds before turning back to look at me.

I knew the look she was giving me well she was fast approaching her climax. Her expression turned to pleading and I smile innocently as I whispered in her ear, "Come for me Bella, right now."

Her eyes locked on mine as her orgasm hit, Bella was the most beautiful woman in the world but she was nothing short of exquisite when she was cumming for me. It took every ounce of strength I possessed not to fucking rip her dress from her body and fuck take her where we stood when she dragged her bottom lip between her teeth in an effort not to call out my name. My rapidly hardening cock twitched at the hint of a whimper spirited from her lips.

As soon as her eyelids drifted closed and she took her first deep breath I turned the butterfly off.

"Are we calling it even now?" The pleading look was more prominent now the lust had begun to subside.

I chuckled lowly, "Not even close sweet one, not even close."

"Apple go with uncle Memmett Daddy?" Apple was tugging on my jeans looking up at me pleadingly.

I scooped her into my arms, "you ditching me for that big gorilla?" I rubbed my stubble lightly across her cheek and her resulting squeal nearly blew my eardrum out, I was sure she had done permanent damage from the way it was ringing.

"Apple go with my Rilla Memmett!" She squirmed in my arms reaching out for Emmett who laughed loudly as he snatched her up.

"That's right Apple you know where the funs at don't you? And it's not with your dad, he's a square."

"You a square Daddy and uncle Memmett's a circle," Apple stated matter of factly.

Bella burst into a fit of giggles and Apple quickly followed; the sound was nothing less than fucking perfection, second only to the sound's Bella made when she came for me. The wireless device suddenly weighed heavier in my pocket and I had to fight the impulse to switch it on.

"Emmett's a jackass more like it," I muttered under my breath, "Yes Apple I can see how you'd think Emmett was a circle his fat head is like a melon,"

"Memmett's a fat head...My daddy said you a fat head melon Uncle Memmtt."

Emmett flipped me the finger when Apple's attention was diverted and I grinned.

"Come Apple let's go find your brother before your dad fills your head with anymore of his pointless dribble. It's always fun with double the trouble."

I secretly enjoyed Bella's fangirl moment when I got introduce her to Bic Runga, she was Bella's favourite New Zealand singer.

Bic greeted her warmly and I had to suppress my chuckle at Bella's slightly awed expression.

"Bella, I have heard so much about you! Just as stunning as he described..." She leaned forward and gave me a hug, "You're husband is quite the musical talent."

"He is a man of many talents, but his music is one of my favourites. And thank you for bringing the song alive and taking the time to sing for me."

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world; it's not every day I get the chance to work with someone like Edward. Now, if you will both excuse me, I have to go and make sure the band is ready for your first dance! I hope we get the chance to get to know each other better in the future Bella. Edward, I'll talk to you later."

"Are you alright love?" I asked solicitously.

"Yeah I'm alright, slightly star struck but I've never been better. Thank you again, for the song, for Bic."

"You're welcome Mrs Cullen," I pulled her close and brushed my lips over hers...

...Jasper suddenly stood and tapped his fork against his glass and I reached into my pocket and flicked the butterfly into life. Bella's soft moan brought a smile to my lips she looked at me pleadingly and I smiled wider.

"Alright everyone, pipe down! "I would like to say a few words, so you can all listen for a moment!" He said before turning to Bella and myself

"Edward. My baby brother... It's about bloody time! I watched this man pine away for her every single day, just as I watched his pervy little P.A. do pretty much the same. Don't blush Bella, you know it's true." Bella's blush had nothing to do with Jasper's statement, I turned the speed up on the butterfly, "But today, they finally get their happily ever after and I for one couldn't be happier. You two were made for each other, congratulations and welcome to the family Bella, To Edward and Bella!"

Bella's fingers dug painfully into my thigh; she turned and buried her face against my neck, "only for you..." She said in a choked whisper as the full force of her climax hit. Her breath was coming in short sharp gasps and I held her against my neck while she composed herself, "Did anyone notice?"

"Only me and it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in my life Mrs Cullen."

"Good because they are only for you...And I'm sure I look better when it's your tongue bringing me pleasure, I know it feels better."

The room suddenly fell silent and I pulled my eyes from gorgeous wife's face to see Carlisle standing ready to speak.

It still amazed me that Carlisle had changed so much, there wasn't a doubt in my mind that every word he spoke was genuine, especially what he said about Bella. Bella squeezed my hand but her attention was quickly diverted when Bic's haunting voice echoed around the room.

"Don't stray, don't ever go away"

He eyes finally found mine and they were alive with excitement.

"Dance with me Mrs Cullen."

"Anything if it will get me into your arms it's the only place I want to be tonight...forever..." I swept Bella into my arms and pulled her close, she pressed herself even harder against me, her eyes shining with her unshed tears.

"I love you forever Edward...the past is behind us and now all we have is the rest of our lives to look forward to. You, me and our children..."

I twirled her once but the loss of contact with her body was fucking unbearable so I pulled her back into me and tightened my grip, "This truly is the happiest day of my life."I murmured against her cheek.

"Mine too. But the day you get to see our baby being born will be a very close second. I can't wait to share that experience with you Edward, it will be the last of my dreams fulfilled."

Bella looked into my eyes as the song drew to close the depth of love was fathomless. As much as I wanted to hold her in my arms we needed to thank our friends for helping to make our dreams come true.

I squeezed Bella's hand and gave her a reassuring smile as she lifted the microphone to her lips and sung the first few lines of the song we had chosen to show our gratitude to our friends.

The reception was turning out to be more unconventional than the ceremony and my new mother in law gave me an introduction to her family that would haunt my fucking nightmares for years.

She sidle over to us and seated herself on my lap, "Hi there my gorgeous son in law, how about taking me for a spin around the dance floor, I'm in awe of the way you move Edward...Mmm I wonder..." She trailed off and I had to swallow the bile that rose in my throat.

My fucking mother in law was wondering what I was like in bed. I repressed a shudder and the urge to grab Bella's hand and run.

Bella seem to think nothing of her mother trying to hit on me she broke into a fit of giggles at Renee's obscenely fucking bad form.

I fidgeted uncomfortably in my seat and the action seemed to prompt my wife into speech, finally.

"For god's sake mum...there are just some places you don't go, and thinking about what kind of fuck your son in law is in front of him or your daughter is one of them! Especially on their wedding day! There are some images guaranteed to ruin a wedding night and that's the top of the list. And though I'm probably going to need therapy for saying this, I know someone who would be interested if you are."

It took me a second to realize what Bella had said and I looked at her in horror as a revolted shudder rolled over me. I couldn't believe Bella was encouraging her mother to have a threesome with Aro.

"Jesus fuck Bella you'll give me nightmares, your parents and Aro... talk about a fucking cock blocking thought."

Renee burst into laughter, "Really Bella even if I was interested your father would never go for it." She looked around until she found Charlie who was talking animatedly to Esme and a small almost frustrated sigh passed her lips.

"I don't know Mum, you and Aro could always give Dad a few of those brownies you seem to be so fond of and if that doesn't work then I'm sure Aro can brew him a tea that might be more effective." I was fucking gobsmacked my naughty fucking wife was intent on encouraging her mother into debauchery.

But however shocking Bella was she had nothing on Renee's next comment, "Hmm...that doesn't sound nearly as fun as one with Jake and Felix. You know Felix is very good looking Bella."

"Let's go dance Renee, I'm gonna have fucking nightmares after this conversation." As soon as we hit the dance floor I held Renee a safe distance from me, but she stepped closer, pressing her body against mine.

I grimaced slightly, looking over her shoulder to see Emmett, Jasper, my father and even Bella all standing there laughing at me. What surprised me most was that Bella was hanging onto her father's arm and even Charlie was having some fun at my expense. I narrowed my eyes at them all and glared. When Renee began to speak, I looked down at her and plastered a smile on my face. She seemed to be smelling me as she pushed herself even closer. I swear Charlie's laughs were the fucking loudest of them all.

"Mmm...You smell wonderful," Renee breathed in my ear.

"Uh, thanks Renee..." I looked at Bella pleadingly, but she just smiled and shook her head with a mischievous glint in her eyes. I felt Renee begin to rub herself against me slightly, so I stepped back and spun her around, trying to create a little bit of space between us.

"You don't have to be shy Edward, honestly darling I don't bite."

I bit back a gag. The thought of Renee biting fucking anything on me was simply fucking terrifying. Instead, I pulled that smile back out and silently shot daggers at all of my so called family.

'How could you?' I mouthed at Bella, as Renee pulled me back into her arms and rested her head on my shoulder. Emmett's face was completely red and my father was laughing so hard he was leaning on him for support. Charlie whispered something to Bella and she began to cackle loudly.

"Your daughter is a remarkable woman. I'm lucky to have her." I said weakly, trying to remind Renee that today I had married her daughter.

"Yes she is and you are lucky to have her Edward. You are a very good dancer Edward; you have natural rhythm, great co ordination. I'm sure that comes in very handy..."

I jumped in horror when my mother-in-law's hands slid down my back and cupped my ass. She gave it a firm squeeze before grinding herself into me. I couldn't hide my shudder and I stepped back a little so I could spin her again. 'Please baby, save me!' I mouthed to Bella while Renee was in mid spin. I was sure I had just accrued at least another thirty or so hours in therapy and I was more than ready to hunt Aro down and slaughter him.

As if he had heard my thoughts, I saw him slide up next to Bella and put his arm around her shoulders while he grinned evilly at me and made kissy faces. I reluctantly pulled Renee back into my arms, the quota of spins for the song well and truly used.

Bella and the old hippy finally came to my fucking rescue I dropped my hold on Renee immediately and a hint of a growl passed her lips.

"I suppose you'd like your husband back now? Renee huffed a little.

"Yes Mum that would be great, I think you have his body committed to memory now, and Aro here has been waiting to dance with you all night." She leaned forward and kissed my cheek, before turning to Bella

"You're such a lucky girl Bella."

"Yeah I know mum." Bella responded stepping into my embrace.

"Welcome to the family sweetie, I'm sorry I didn't stop her but the look on your face was priceless and it was nice to see my Dad laughing instead of being mortified."

I didn't answer Bella for a moment, instead I leaned over to Aro and growled, "I'd run you old hippie and I'd run fast..." I heard him laugh as he danced away with Renee who was asking him for the recipe to the brownies. I looked down at Bella in hurt "You didn't save me. She touched me Bella, I feel so dirty..." I trailed off pulling Bella tight against me.

"I'm sorry sweetheart, I thought it best to just let you learn for yourself what Renee's going to be like at every family gathering we attend, especially if she's been drinking, or eating Aro's brownies it seems. Is there anything I can do to make you feel dirty in a good way?"

"I don't know..." I sniffed dramatically "Some wounds will just never heal." I leaned down and whispered in her ear "but there's only one person who should be groping my ass Mrs Cullen and I would hope that she would like to defend her territory." I leaned her back into a dip as the song finished and pressed my lips to the hollow of her throat.

"You're absolutely right my husband, I promise to keep the big bad cougar away from you. How about I keep my hands firmly placed on your glorious ass as a warning to any other cougars on the prowl?"

"Hmm I like the sound of that." I pulled her back upright and gave her a smirk "The keeping your hands firmly on my ass, doesn't sound too bad either."

"So prince charming are you going to get me to wherever you are taking me to ravish me tonight before the spell wears off and I turn into a pumpkin?"

I carried Bella into the bedroom where the Black box, tied with a red ribbon I had left, was sitting on the middle of the bed. I saw her eyes widen in curiosity and I bit back my chuckle. Instead I carefully put her down and stood behind her. I brushed her hair to one side and ghosted my lips along her skin, close enough that she could feel my breath, but with no actual contact.

My hands went to the zipper on her dress and I slowly pulled down. When it had released I ran my hands up her sides till they reached the top of the dress and I pushed down gently, so that it fell in a puddle around her feet.

"Dress in what's in the box. I'll be waiting for you in the lounge." I purred against her cheek...

...Bella searched the room for me and a small smile played on her lips when her eyes finally found mine, I stepped out of the shadows, wearing only a pair of low rise jeans and my breath caught when I saw her. She was a vision, nothing else could compare to her.

I padded slowly towards her my gaze never leaving hers until I was standing right in front of her. I couldn't help my smirk; she just looked SO damned good.

"I love you Mrs Cullen." I whispered before I dropped to my knees in front of her. I looked up at her and smiled "It may not be Eden Beach love, but tonight I am at your mercy. Completely." I added I gestured over towards a small table that I had set up with various little toys. scented candle wax, handcuffs, massage oils... and she already had her crop.

"Strip for me my husband."

I held her gaze as I stood up and slowly reached for my button fly. I popped each one slowly until they were undone and then hooked my fingers under the loops and pulled them down. I stepped out of them and stood in front of her completely naked and unmoving although I wanted to grab her, bend her over the couch and fuck her until she couldn't walk anymore...

"You are so beautiful Edward, both inside and out...would you like to take a seat." Bella knelt at my feet and applied the oil her fingers worked rhythmically as she moved her way up my legs.

"I love you Edward..." She whispered as she slid into my lap and dug her fingertips into my shoulders.

I was in heaven. That is what it felt like anyway, her hands on my skin, her touch setting me alight. I was aching to touch her, to claim her and bend her to my will, but I knew that I could not. Tonight was my gift to her, my submission as much as I was capable of anyway. I reached up with shaking hands that had nothing to do with a want for alcohol but that had everything to do with my want for her. I gently pushed the robe from her shoulders and felt it slide down the front of my legs and hit the floor near my feet.

"Would you like to undress me my baby? You can leave on the items you want."

I loved the corset, she looked beautiful in it, but I wanted to see her. I easily unsnapped it and tossed it to the floor behind me my hands moving up towards her breasts. I stopped myself though, just in the nick of time, but it was a struggle. I slowly brought them back to my sides and sat there trying to take deep breaths and steady myself.

"You are so beautiful; I have never seen anything so beautiful in my life." I whispered unable to help myself. She had to know, her body deserved to be worshipped and praised.

"Do you want to touch it Edward? Tell me where you want to touch me."

I felt my hard cock straining against her, her words were driving me crazy and I could barely think straight. I was overcome with need and want, everything else was inconsequential "Y-your breasts... Oh God, I want to taste them..." I groaned pitifully, sounding like a dying man in the desert desperate for one sip of cool water.

"Mmm...That does sound nice...You may touch me there."

I think I whimpered. I can't be sure, but I bent my head to those luscious peaks and groaned in ecstasy as my tongue curled around her hard nipple. My hand came up to her other breast and I began to roll that nipple in between my thumb and forefinger. I was sure when the whimper escaped me that time, but I didn't care.

For the first time in my life it didn't matter that I wasn't in control, all that mattered was the taste, feel and smell of her. She invaded all my senses and claimed them as her own, demanding that I worship her as she was meant to be worshipped.

Bella weaved her fingers through my hair and she pulled hard, "Kiss me Edward, kiss me then show me how much you love me. I want you to touch every part of me...I want you to tell me what I do to you, what I mean to you. Tell me you'll never stop loving me."

Her hands in my hair, so fierce, so wanting... I crashed my mouth against hers, forcing my tongue between her lips. What she did to me? Everything, she was my everything... My hands were everywhere all at once, touching her, massaging her and even though tonight was all in her control, I was still claiming her in my own way...

"You make me burn. Every single day..." I mumbled as I moved my mouth along her collarbone

"Every time you touch me, I want you. Nobody will ever want you as much as I want you, you fill me, all the empty spots you fill up and make whole. Nobody but you has ever made me feel like this... I can't live without you." The words fell from my lips and I felt relief. Now she would know, now she would believe me, she had too...

"I burn for you too...claim me my baby, I want you to mark me and possess me. Make me yours and never let me forget. Show me Edward..."

When she asked me to mark her, my initial reaction was to freeze up and run from the situation, but I fought it back. Instead I brought her hand up between us and lovingly kissed her wedding ring "This makes you mine forever in the eyes of the world." I moved my hands down to her Belly "Our children make you mine in the eyes of our family." I pulled her hands and mine up and rested them on her heart. "This, this tells us that you are mine forever," I moved our hands to my heart "Just as this tells you that I am yours forever." I whispered and leaned in to kiss her softly.

I grabbed the side of her flimsy panties and ripped them off her before picking her up and carrying her to the large deck outside. It overlooked a secluded bay and we were in no chance of being caught for once. Bella's eyes widened a little when she saw where I was taking her. A large spa pool was built into the deck and I had surrounded it with tiny candles floating in decorative little bowls. The steaming spa was filled with rose petals, the hot water making the smell rise up and permeate the air around us. I gently lowered Bella into the water, her legs still wrapped around my waist.

"You have been busy my darling, it looks nearly as divine as you..." The feeling of her tongue trailing up my neck and across my jaw nearly sent me over the fucking edge and I fought for control. "I need you Edward...I want to feel you on every inch of me."

I sat down in the water and placed her on my lap, my aching cock already positioned right at her entrance. I heard her gasp as she felt me, and I held her face in my hands. "Do you want me Bella? I'm right here... Take what is yours." I kissed her neck, lightly sucking at the juncture where it met her shoulder.

"I always want you Edward...my need for you consumes me...I want you to spend a lifetime making love to me."

I hissed as I felt her walls wrap tightly around me. It was our first time as husband and wife and although I knew it was probably only in my head, it felt different. It felt more complete, more perfect than it ever had and as I grabbed her hips, aiding her in her movements over my shaft, I had a moment of pure clarity.

There was no Edward and there was no Bella, there was only us a single entity, a combination of us both. I felt so alive and invincible; nothing could touch us not when we had each other. I reached down between us and placed my thumb on her clit, keeping it still and letting her control the movement and pressure.

"That's it Bella, come for me, take what you need, everything I have it is all yours." I felt her trembling; her legs began to spasm around me, her heels digging into my ass cheeks as her approached her climax. "Come for me Bella; tell me the words you know I want to hear...Please." I added.

I could feel my own impending release, the tightening in the pit of my stomach, the way she felt rubbing against my sensitive balls, but I couldn't let go, not until I heard her.

"For you Edward...only ever for you my light, my love my soul...Will you come for me my husband?"

As soon as she called me her husband I was undone. I threw my head back and roared into he still night air as my entire body shook from the pure energy flowing through it.

This was different than anything else, I didn't feel as though I were letting go or falling, I felt as though I were soaring through the fucking stars or something. I felt high and free and when I felt her orgasm over take her, it shot me straight into the stratosphere. I was on fire, burning alive and it was the best feeling in the entire world...

Bella's request that our skin never lose contact in the night was fucking laughably easy, her body was nothing fucking short of a wonderland that I'd never willing leave. She lay spread out on the bed underneath me as my lips roamed relentlessly over every inch of her silky skin, "I love you so much Bella...I swear to you I will never stop. You have me forever," I whispered against her neck as her walls trembled around my cock and she dragged me into an even more powerful orgasm than the last...

I fought the approaching dawn by extracting as many orgasms from my beautiful wife as I could, my need for Bella was more powerful than it had ever been, no matter how many times I had her I wanted more the hunger never abated not for a second.

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I finally lost my battle with dawn and I crawled back up Bella's body and pulled her into my arms. We lay in silence each of us committing to memory every detail of what was the happiest day of our lives.

Sunlight streamed through the windows and a small sigh passed Bella's lips.

"So my husband what are our plans for the day? I know what I'd like to do but I know that's not going to be an option. So what's reality got in store for us today?'

I looked at her a little sadly, "I share your sentiments baby...Unfortunately Esme has organized a wedding breakfast and our attendance is mandatory." I wasn't sure if Bella was really sulking she was definitely wearing her pout, the one that drove me to want to fuck her senseless, "you wouldn't want to hurt her feelings would you?" I quickly added when I saw the pout become more pronounced, when I saw the slight frown mar her forehead I changed topics, "God, did you see her face when Aro quoted John Lennon? Emmett got a picture, its priceless." I chuckled "I thought Dad would have the biggest hang ups, but Mum has been the crazy one. You don't mind do you? I honestly couldn't say no to her..."

"I guess we do owe the parents something, since they've had no say in any of the wedding plans. And no I didn't see her face: but I look forward to seeing the photos. And Esme was impeccably behaved compared to Renee, I wonder if she convinced Charlie to take Aro home with them." She burst into gales of laughter.

"You say that now, but just wait until Aro has your mother and father joining a commune with him and dancing naked in the rain. You won't find it so funny then. As for your mother, how the fuck am I going to look her in the eye this morning? She groped my ass for Christ sake! So, so fucking wrong on so many levels..."

"How would you feel Bella; if it was Carlisle copping a feel of your ass? Actually don't answer that I don't want to know."

"Edward you don't have to worry about Renee, well yeah you do, but I guarantee she won't even remember what happened last night. And sweetie you're going to have to get used to it because there will be no stopping her. You could ask Jake how he handles it; she never misses an opportunity to grope him either." I erupted into another fit of giggle, poor Edward he had no idea what he was in for with a life as Renee as a mother in law. "You know you could always have the marriage annulled if you don't think you can cope with Renee, I'll understand." She added slyly.

"It will take more than that to get rid of me babe, but geez your mother... Wait, what do you mean by 'get used to it'? She's not going to 'bad touch' every time she sees me is she?"

"I'm sorry Edward but she is probably going to bad touch you every time she see's you... but it will only ever be as bad as last night if she's wasted. So if you see her with Alcohol or if she offers you a brownie, my advice to you is run... as fast as you can. I will try to protect you but she is cunning... How about I make you a deal? For every bad touch Renee gives you I'll give you two good touches in return to make it less horrifying."

"I feel like I'm selling my soul, if I agree to your deal and anyway, you won't save me. You could have last night and you didn't. You just watched as my innocence was stolen from me..."

"Honey the only reason I didn't save you from Renee last night was because you did something really mean to me yesterday. I mean really who brings their wife to an orgasm during her wedding photos or worse when they are sitting in front of all their friends and family?"

"Bella you have totally misconstrued my intention. I certainly wasn't being mean I was doing it for your sexual gratification because I'm an extremely caring husband who only wanted to do something nice for his new wife...And if we're going to talk about mean then what you did to me in front of my parents was mean."

My beautiful feisty wife sprung into life, "You don't need to remind me but I need to remind you my darling husband that I was acting out of nobility. You needed a diversion from making a lapse in judgement and my quick thinking actions stopped you doing something you would have later regretted. What I did was far from mean Edward, it was in fact the ultimate act of kindness."

She poke her tongue out and my cock twitched at the sight and low growl rumbled from my throat, "Unless you want to make my mother terribly upset when we miss breakfast, then I would suggest you put that away, before I find some better uses for it. Don't look at me like that, you make me like this. I once could control my sexual urges, then I met you and that all went to shit."

Her giggle was music to my ears, "I feel giddy with the knowledge of the power I have over you my darling, and you know if you were a good husband you'd ring your mum and tell her your wife over indulged in too much seafood last night and now can't get out of bed because she is suffering terribly. That way we could just stay here all day and you could do all the things you never got time to doing to me last night."

My eyes narrowed and I groaned as I slipped from between the sheets, "You are mean. I don't care what you say, you are mean."

She rolled her eyes, "Oh I am not, and we've got time if we have a shower together...Come on my husband I promise I'll make you all better and we'll still get there on time." She took my hand in hers and pulled me toward the bathroom

"One day, I hope to have the same kind of power over you Mrs Cullen. Then it's going be payback."

"What are you talking about sweetie? You do have that power over me; you've spent an Age bending me to your will. And now you've put a ring on it you are stuck with me for life... And you know now that I am your wife you're going to happily bend to my will some of the time..."

I sincerely hoped that she was right...

A/N: Yay they finally made it to the altar. Please feel free to tell us what you thought...