Unexpected Matrimony
We had been there for about 4 days and I knew that Edward was up to something. He was hardly there when I woke and during the day he would make reasons of why he had to go somewhere. He wouldn't be long but I mean this holiday was meant to allow us to spend time together but I had spent more time with our cleaner, Alberto, and let's just say he wasn't the friendliest of people.
On this particular morning I woke, as usual, by myself. I showered then dressed. I picked out a pair of short denim shorts with a blue strapless cami and a pair of blue heels. I tied my hair up in a loose pony and applied some sun screen. I walked out the room and noticed that Alberto had arrived and was cleaning up some of the mess in the living room. There were empty food packets, pop bottles and other shit scattered across the floor. Alberto couldn't really complain I mean he was the one who chose to become a cleaner and I'm sure they are meant to like clean...
I thought I'd do some shopping seem as though Edward wasn't here and he hated shopping anyway. I had no clue where the nearest shops were as we had hardly left the room for the last four days so I decided to ask Alberto. I asked him politely but all I got was something muttered in Spanish. The only part I could make out was "chupa mi pito" which Edward later told me meant "suck my dick" so clearly Alberto was a man with some very sexual problems; maybe his wife was fed up with his wrinkly dick. After getting no reply out of Alberto or at least one I understood at that period of time, I thought it would be best to ask at the front desk to see if they could help.
After getting directions from the Cuban receptionist who hardly spoke English, which was a really bad mistake for a tourist hotel, I found myself in the middle of the towns shopping district. Surprisingly Cuba was a very busy island and I found myself being squashed up against people I didn't know. Soon after arriving, I regretted even bothering. I'm sure everyone would understand. However after dashing into a side alley to get away from all the crowds, I found a small stall that sold the most beautiful gifts imaginable. I found Rose a jewellery box, it was beautiful with shells glued on with the word 'Cuba' carved in the top. Alice got a necklace that had some special stone on it; it sparkled so I knew she'd like it instantly. Emmett and Jasper got shot glasses that once they were filled with liquid revealed very saucy looking women. I brought Ella, Keira and Lexi all hairbrushes with the word 'Cuba' on the back and Calvin, Nathan and Leon each got a football with 'Cuba' on it. Aimee and Cara got maracas with 'Cuba' and a sunset on that they could use as a rattle, they were only young and the hardest to buy for.
Once I had finished I caught a cab back to our hotel. It was boiling hot outside and I just wanted to get back to our nice air conditioned room. After I got back, I put all the gifts in the suitcase to take home and decided to go for a swim. I changed into my swimsuit before retreating into the pool.
I lay there in the sun for ages before Edward finally showed his face but by then I'd had enough of all the secrets and the running off during every hour of the day so I simply blanked him as he tried to talk to me,
"Bella, how was your day?"
"Bella?"
"Bells?" no answer, so after the forth try he shook his head at me and went back inside. I suppose I should have felt bad for blanking him and making him feel the way he did but I had been feeling like that since we arrived at this place. I'd hardly seen him or talked to him so now he was seeing how I felt for once.
I soaked up some more vitamin D before climbing out the pool and going inside. As I walked through the door, I noticed something strange. There was no noise, no movement and no one home yet I was sure Edward had come back but maybe he had left again to go do the same thing he does every day. I gave up, he didn't seem to care.
I quickly dried off and then put the towel on the radiator to dry. I walked into our bedroom and noticed a little white note stuck to the wardrobe. I walked over, picked it up and began to read,
Bells,
I know I've been distant recently and for that I apologise. However it will all be worthwhile and you will know why soon enough. I've got a surprise for you, all you have to do is wear white and turn up. I left you a guide out front.
I love you, forever and always.
Edward xx
I sat on the bed still slightly confused. Truth was I wanted to know what Edward had been doing so I opened the wardrobe and searched for something white. Eventually I found a suitable white dress, it happened to be the only white thing I had brought along. I found some matching white flats in case I had to do a lot of walking and I was done. I quickly pulled my hair up into a ponytail and then I was ready to go.
I grabbed my keys, went outside and locked the door. As I pulled the keys out the door, I being my clumsy self dropped them on the floor. I bent down to pick them up just as a gust of air blew and it unfortunately picked up my dress as it passed. I heard a loud wolf whistle. Arrogant pig, I thought as I turned but instead of some sweaty Spanish guy I was expecting, I turned to come face to face with a rather small, annoying pixie.
"ALICE! What are you doing here?" I shouted as I enveloped her in a tight hug.
"Bells...can't...breathe." She gasped, I quickly let go and stepped back.
"Sorry, I'm just so shocked to see you here. Why are you here?"
"Surprise dear Bella. I've been sworn to secrecy." She did the motion of zipping her mouth before holding my hand and leading me to wherever Edward was.
Evidently Alice led me to the beach. I was slightly confused because the sun was setting and the guests weren't allowed to go on the beach during the night because of the safety risks involved. However once we actually stepped into the sand, I saw the bright glow of tiki candles and deck chairs, not loads but many still. I began to notice the song that had began to play in the background, the Wedding March. I turned to face Alice with a 'WTF? Look' but as I turned I came face to face with my dad. I jumped at him as he pulled me into a tight hug,
"Come on now Bells, it's only be four days. Calm down so your old man can walk you down the aisle. Again." He smirked at me before handing me some white lilies and holding out his arm for me to link. I smiled at him brightly as I linked his arm and we began to walk forwards.
As we walked down the aisle, which had been covered with palm leaves to make a clear pathway, I noticed everyone. Emmett was near the front standing next to Rose, Alice was off to the right with Jazz and Esme was with Carlisle by Edward at the top. My first concern was where were all the kids but then I realised they would be in very capable hands because Edward wouldn't just give them to anybody.
As we reached Edward he smiled at me and I gave him my best 'I'm going to kill you later' face. He laughed quietly to himself before regaining himself and looking at me. I kissed Dad on his cheek as he handed me over to Edward and sitting down in the front. He took both my hands as he leant forward to kiss my cheek and whispered in my ear, "Surprise baby."
"We are gathered here today to witness the matrimonial joining of Isabella and Edward. If anyone knows of any lawful impediment why these two cannot be joined in matrimony please speak now or forever hold your peace." I waited as the seconds seemed to drag on, filled with silence. "Thank you and with that I may continue with the rest of the service."
He read out a few readings from the bible and we sang a few hymns even without any music in the background. He then turned to the audience and asked for the ring bearer to come up. Emmett stood from his seat and walked to the front. "Please present the rings." Emmett started to feel around frantically in his pockets, Had the stupid fool gone and lost my wedding ring? He finally grinned a big cheesy smile and handed a felt box to the priest, who held it open in front of us.
"Do you Edward Cullen take the Isabella Swan to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love and cherish her, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer until death do you part?"
"I do." Edward answered as he removed the ring from the velvet box and slipped it onto my finger.
"Do you Isabella Swan take the Edward Cullen to be you lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to love and cherish him, in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer until death do you part?"
"I do." I answered as I took the ring and slid it on to Edward's finger.
"By the power vested in me from god almighty and the state of Washington, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Edward pulled me close and forcefully kissed my lips, his tongue darting in and out of my mouth. I heard a wolf whistle, probably coming from Emmett, and we broke apart. I gave him the finger and smiled at him sweetly. Everyone laughed and then we made our way to where Edward had booked the reception.
It was a beautiful hut on the beach. It was decorated with flowers and tiki candles with a few tables covered with flower petals. There was a barbeque in one corner, which was cooking all types of different food and in the other there was a stereo playing some music. It was big and over the top but it was perfect. Everyone who I loved and cared most about was here except my babies but I know it would have been unsafe and too long to bring them too. I'd just have to celebrate with them once we returned home.
The evening pasted by with little hassle and soon enough it was time for our 'first dance', even though this was the second 'first dance' we would have. I suddenly became nervous. At our first wedding I had picked the song because Edward kept picking really terrible ones but this time it was up to him, I just prayed to god we wouldn't be dancing to anything like the YMCA or something foolish like that. I mentally cringed at the thought of having to pull that off in a wedding dress.
Edward took my hand in his and led me to the dance floor. I was pleasantly surprised when "This I Swear" by Nick Lachey came on because it was one of my absolute favourites. When it first came out I would dance around the house singing it, praying that one day a boy would sing this to me, I guess today was my day. We slow danced in perfect sync and as the song began to end Edward pulled me close. First he kissed my lips, then my cheek until he reached my ear then he whispered quietly,
"I love you so much Bella. I can't even put it into words to try and explain it to you. When you're not near me, I have this ache in me. It's like a huge part of me is missing and that part of me is you. I just wish that I could spend every possible moment of the day with you and I know that's not possible. If we both lived forever that still wouldn't be enough time. I will always love you, no matter what happens and I hope that you remember that." He wiped the tear that had fell from my eyes and kissed me again. I'd never felt so loved in my life. Edward, he was perfect and nothing could ever compare to him. I was lucky to have met him and lucky enough that he had loved me because in that moment I couldn't imagine my life without him and it was something I hope never to experience.
The dance had finished and everyone began to clap and Emmett whooped a little too. I smiled and wiped the last remaining tears that had fallen. I suddenly remembered something, I turned to Edward.
"How did you know I loved that song?" I asked with a smile
"Charlie," He grinned widely, "And he showed me the video." And with that little revelation he turned on his heels to go talk to someone else. I stalked over to where my father was standing, a beer in hand and a smile on his face. As soon as he saw the look on mine, his face changed.
"You showed Edward the tape?" I asked, Dad burst out laughing,
"B', don't do that. I thought something was wrong."
"DAD! Do you know how embarrassing that video is?" I shouted just as Rosalie walked up.
"What video?" She asked.
"The Nick Lachey one." Dad chuckled.
"I knew I remembered that song. Aww little 15 year old Bella, dancing around the living room with her earphones in and singing her heart out. I loved how we happened to walk in and Dad just happened to have his camera out." She laughed at me and gave me a hug, "It wasn't that bad, at least Dad doesn't have you falling up the stairs at Prom."
"Rose you were Prom Queen and your dress had like a two metre train, no wonder you tripped on the fucking thing."
"It was beautiful!"
"I never said it wasn't"
"Girls calm down. Bella if I promise to show everyone the Prom video, will you let the Nick Lachey one go please?"
"Yeah." I smiled at Rose and was tempted to stick my tongue out at her.
"Daddyyyy." Rose moaned
"Rosalie, you're not five anymore. Control yourself." I laughed. This time called for it and I stuck my tongue out at her.
"Girls, I thought I had raised you better than this. You're both acting like immature little girls." Dad said as he scowled at us
"Sorry Daddy." Rose and I said in unison.
"Fine, if you're both going to act like little children then I'm going to treat you like one." He smiled and ruffled our hairs. Something that he knew would piss Rose and me off. He laughed at us before turning back around to finish his conversation with Carlisle. I laughed and continued to drink my WKD. I just knew this night was going to be amazing.
At the end of the night Edward took me home and made sweet love to me. He was gentle and soft but he still made it amazing. He paid attention to every part of my body, caressing it and pleasuring it in every way possible. I had never felt so good in my life and when I cuddled up next to Edward after it had all finished, I knew that this was the start of forever and that no one and nothing would ever come between us again.
A/N: Soooo... i know its been a while but i hoped u enjoyed it still. At this moment i am unsure whether to end it here or carry on, if you could review and let me know what u think that would help me loads :)
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