Hides away. Sorry for the very slow update.
Many thanks go to Snusa!
Her smart thinking and sharp eye, helped me fix this chapter.
Hope you enjoy reading about the wedding.
Just one more chapter to go after this.
Disclaimer: The Twilight Saga belongs to Stephenie Meyer!
BPOV
Slowly I walk down the stairs, afraid I will fall down. Tripping over my heels or own dress. Each step I take my heart beats faster and with that my second fear comes closer and closer. What if I have another attack? What if I faint at my own wedding?
Before I can actually start hyperventilating and initiate a panic attack or blackout, Alice calms me down. Gently placing a cold hand on my back, in between my shoulders. Her touch reminds me of Edward and at the same time the support she is offering me. I take a deep breath and pause for a moment before facing the last stairs down. When I do, relieve floods my body.
There standing at the foot of the stairs waiting for me is Charlie. My dad is here, suddenly I can walk down and find my feet without any problem. Esme and Alice follow, standing with me and Charlie as he hugs me awkwardly.
"You look very nice.." From the corner of my eyes I can see Alice frown and make a noise that comes closest to huffing. Charlie notices also. Quickly he corrects himself. " eh.. you look stunning Bella."
"You're looking pretty good yourself Dad." Smiling back at him, I check again and he does look good. The suit obviously is not his but probably hand picked by Alice. "I'm so happy you could come tonight." Hugging him again, holding him close I know everyone is waiting for me outside but at this moment. All I can think of is the fact that tonight might be the last time I see him.
"It was a really big surprise. The door opened and instead of the nurse, two blond goddesses walked into my room. First I thought it was the pain medication but they were real." A big goofy smile on his face as he waves outside, implying the two blond goddesses are still here.
"Kate and Irina picked you up?" An almost hysterical laugh leaves my mouth.
"Everyone else was busy." Esme quickly explains and so I just nod and bite back my laughter at the thought of them driving to a small hospital like Forks to pick up a human man. It somehow seems wrong and yet very funny at the same time.
Charlie still looks dreamy and I'm not sure if it's the medication they have him on or just sheer infatuation. Either way I don't have time for this right now.
Grabbing his hand I turn towards the living room. Luckily he follows because as soon as I set one foot in the room, my eyes drift outside. Seeing through the glass windows, the veranda and the sight makes my heart stop.
It looks like something from a dream, only there is no way I could have ever dreamed this up. Outside I can hear the soft piano tune start, a wedding song played by Rosalie. So soft and sweet, it almost brings me to tears just hearing it.
Pausing I feel Charlie's warm hand hold mine even tighter. He looks at me, the infatuation gone and only love for me. A father's love can be found in his eyes.
Gently he pulls me forward, close to his side and I don't object. Because outside, underneath thousands of small lights, cascading down to a small white gazebo is Edward.
Nothing matters anymore, not the perfect white scenery in the background or the stars in the sky. I don't even really notice the candles and flowers that are placed along the white carpet I walk on.
My eyes can only focus on him, dressed in an extremely sharp black suit. I've never ever seen him looking this good. And in the back of my mind a panicked voice starts to mess with me. For a moment allowing me to think that this divine man, could not be for me. He is waiting for another person.
I pause again, this time Charlie can't make me move any further.
Staring at Edward, he looks up at me. Loving eyes take hold of me, somehow Edward knows what is going through my mind and next thing I know my legs unfreeze. Allowing Charlie to safely lead me to Edward. His cold hands replace my father's warm ones. Soothing me, calming me and bringing a shy smile to my face.
"Hi." Is all my fumbled mind can manage.
"Hi." Is all he replies softly, pulling me to his side in front of Carlisle.
Glancing sideways again, I re-check. To indeed find Carlisle standing there. Why did no one warn me about this? Someone flashes a picture at us, snapping me out of my thoughts.
Carlisle starts and it takes all my strength to focus on his words.
"Dear family and friends." Looking at my father, sitting on the front row next to Esme and the Denali. I can't help but smile how he fits in so easily with my new family.
"We are gathered here this evening to witness the marriage of my son Edward and his beautiful mate Bella." The word mate causes a current to run through my body. Edward looks at me and I can see he feels it also. Smiling we lean in closer to each other.
"Jasper and Alice you were asked to witness this ceremony because both Edward and Bella trust you, feel loved and honoured by you and rely on your support of this marriage." At his words, I turn to look over my shoulder to see Alice stare at Jasper. Her dreamy eyes probably resemble mine as the words trust, love, honour and support are combined in one sentence with her husbands name.
I stare back at Edward and the way his gaze is fixed on my face, makes my cheeks warmer. Carlisle continues speaking but I miss most of his talk because of Edward. A sly grin showing he already knows what Carlisle is going to say. Mind reading his way through the ceremony. Carefully I mouth Cheater at him. The corner of his mouth goes up in a half smile that makes my heart beat even faster. Before I can smile back at him, Carlisle calls for our attention.
"We are blessed with eternal life, but life without love is like living without light. After almost a century Edward has found his light. And with her, not only light came into his life. Bella came in and brought light to all our lifes. Edward and Bella have already begun their journey together. Struggling through great difficulty to stand here, choosing to be with each other no matter the consequences."
Smiling to myself I listen to the words. They have it all backwards. I'm not the light, Edward is. And when I'm with him, he shines so bright.. there is nothing else that could possibly warm my heart like he does.
After some more words Carlisle is finally done speaking. When I look at the guests, sitting together on the single line of chairs. Charlie is holding Esme's hand. In his other hand he has one of his big cotton handkerchiefs, wiping away tears from his eyes.
When he catches me wiping the tears away he smiles at me, apologising. But that only makes me want to cry more. And I can feel a tear escape from the corner of my eye. From behind me Alice puts a small white handkerchief in my hand. I'm not sure where she got it from because vampires don't cry but I gladly use to wipe away the tear.
"Together you shine more bright." See now he has the right way round. "To represent this shining love, I ask you to light this candle. Using the two smaller candles set aside for you."
Edward picks up the two small candles and hands me one. As he does, our fingers touch again. It makes my skin tingle. Trying to hold still I watch as he lights his candle and after that mine. Shaky I step forward and together we light the larger candle.
It reminds me of our date at the meadow. Lying in his arms on the blanket, surrounded by small candles and watching the stars. I thought then, that my feelings for Edward could never grow more intense. But standing next to him now, lighting our candle together. I only love him more.
Stepping back to face each other again. Edward takes me hands, both of them. He looks deep into my eyes and my heart jumps. This is something I recognise from movies.
Carlisle chuckles softly. "Edward if you would like to start, I know you are cheating by picking the words from my head."
I glance at Carlisle for a moment, understanding he too understood what I was mouthing at Edward earlier. He winks at me as at the same time another flash distracts me.
Then Edward places one hand over mine. When I look at him, I hold my breath and feel my heart race as Edward smiles a grin so triumphant and bright, I'm afraid to get lost in it.
"As your husband, friend and mate. I promise that I will stand by you, love you, cherish you for better and for worse, for the rest of our eternal lives. "
Jasper steps forward and hands Edward a ring. I frown at the loss of his touch. But almost instantly his hand is back, wrapped around mine. Very carefully he slips a white golden wedding band on my finger. It is neither outrageous or flashy, just elegant and timeless.
"Do you Edward, take Bella to be your wife, from this day forward." Carlisle says out loud and involuntary I hold my breath waiting for Edwards answer.
"I do." Soft velvet caresses my ears as I hear him reply to Carlisle, while never taking his eyes of me.
"Bella, would you please repeat after me?" Carlisle asks me and slowly he repeats the same words Edward spoke.
Timidly I repeat the words after him. Happy to finish the words without stuttering or forgetting any words. When I'm done Jasper steps forward, this time handing me a ring. It's an exact copy of mine, only slightly heavier. When I slip it on Edwards hand, I can't help but notice how the white gold looks lovely with his pale skin.
Carlisle is saying something, and in response I mumble the same two words. "I do."
In the background I hear applause but I'm stuck staring at the wedding rings on our intertwined fingers.
"Bella?" Edwards soft voice is close to my voice.
"Bella, I may kiss the bride now." Snapping up my face, I can see his face is just a few centimetres away from mine. Leaning in he softly brushes my lips, teasing me just a little bit.
The kiss starts soft and hesitant, until I get on my toes and wrap an arm around his neck. Then his hands find it's way to the small of my back and he pulls me in his arms. Deepening the kiss.
It is only the violent flashing in our faces, combined with Jasper, Alice and Rosalie's loud whistling remind me that we aren't alone. Pouting I let go of him and Edward let's go of me. Looking just as reluctant. He mouths a words at me and I know instantly what it is Mine.
We turn to walk back into the house. And as soon as we start walking, from all sides, flower petals are thrown at us. It's like pink snow falling from the sky and giggling I lean into Edward. Looking up to see he has pink in his hair also.
EPOV
Bella is in front of me, staring down at our hands. Our fingers linked together, our wedding rings touching each others skin. All the time Carlisle talks I watch her, watch the rings.
Finally Carlisle says the words I have been waiting for, to allow me to do what I wanted to do ever since she stepped outside in that ridiculous sexy wedding dress Alice made her.
"You may kiss the bride." Carlisle
Emmet flashes a few pictures in advance, a big goofy smile on his face.
"Make it pretty Eddie boy." Flash another picture is taken of us.
But Bella is still looking at our hands.
Gently I call her. "Bella?"
No response so I slightly duck, bringing my face to her face. Breathing in her face as I speak. "Belle, I may kiss the bride now."
That does the trick and finally she looks up at me. Her large chocolate brown eyes, full of love and adoration as she takes in my face. I smile at her and lean closer, softly brushing her lips with mine.
Flash.
"That kinda looked lame, is that all you two love birds have in you." Teasing me, Emmet makes another picture.
I smile because at that same moment Bella gets on her toes and wraps her arms around me. Keeping one way on Emmet for a moment I deepen our kiss before completely losing control and deepening my kiss. Recklessly opening my mouth to hers, teasing and tasting her in ways I usually wouldn't dare.
Thoughtless my hands slip down her back, holding her at the small of her back and pulling her closer. Another series of flashes in our faces makes me finally let go. Alice, Jasper and Rosalie are whistling now, whilst mentally cheering me on.
"I'm impressed, didn't know he had such skills. Or is it Bella." Snapping on last intruding picture Emmet finally walks away, waiting for us at the house. Looking to the living room, I can just catch a flash of Esme and Carmen arranging things. When they are back, in place with the others I gently turn Bella towards the house.
We start walking and at the first step are assaulted by pink flower petals. Bella giggles, her first relaxed sign of the evening. Besides kissing me. Running my hand along the inside of her palm, creating small circles as we walk, I can see her glance at me and she giggles even louder.
That's when the mental image from my family let's me see why, the pink looks ridiculous in my hair. Shaking my head, most of it disappears soon. But Bella in turn looks absolutely adorable with the pink in her hair. It makes me decide to make sure, it stays there all evening.
When we get to the door she pauses and gasps. "Edward, look at what they did." Standing at the threshold, I carefully help her inside. "Do you not like it?" Nervous I glance around, trying to find what's wrong.
It looks like Esme raided a florist, large flower arrangements are scattered around the room. Some standing on white stands with again organza bows attached to them. The lighting is soft because of the candles that are lined along the glass wall.
"I can take all of it away, or we can leave. Just tell me what you want?" Holding her at the waist, watching her face. Bella just shakes her head softly and I can see tears roll down her face, causing me to feel even more alarmed.
"But.. I don't understand, please..." Before I can finish the sentence a warm soft finger is placed on my lips.
"Don't you understand? This entire night, it's perfect." Looking up at my face, I forget the tears when I see her warm eyes. "You are perfect."
Relaxing I pull her into my arms and softly start swaying, bringing her closer to the centre of the room with each step. She let's me lead her, finishing the dance without any further words.
When we are done, Carlisle and Esme join us. Dancing as a couple first before tapping in and swapping partners. As Esme twirls around with me I watch Bella dance with Carlisle. After Carlisle, Jasper has a dance with her. Making her laugh with his teasing words as I dance with Alice.
"She looks pretty doesn't she?" Fishing for a compliment my little pixie sister follows my every step, not missing a beat as she looks up at me. I try and decide what to answer, deciding the truth and admitting that Bella looks stunning. As soon as I do, she sees what I am going to answer and a smug smile lights up her face. "Thought so."
Twirling her one last time before the song ends. Alice let's go and dances with Carlisle. Rosalie takes her place. I glance over her shoulder to see Emmet very carefully dance with Bella, taking small steps as his giant hands gently hold hers.
Spinning Rosalie, I show her how careful he handles my new wife. Looking at them together, she instantly looks smitten. "Gosh, he's so hot when he looks so sensitive." Nudging her in the shoulder she raises and eyebrow at me. "What? It's the truth, I like to think he would have been a great father and somehow seeing him this careful with Bella, just confirms that."
"You both would have been great parents Rosalie." Kissing her on the cheek I twirl her around again. Letting her come back closer to me when the song is almost over, holding on as she mentally struggles " Because you are both great people and I'm proud to have you as my sister."
She smiles a sad smile at me. Stopping our dance the second the song ends. Letting go she looks over to Emmet. "If you'll excuse us? Call me when you get to Denali?"
I nod letting her go, knowing she needs some time alone with her husband.
Bella somehow ends up dancing with Charlie who looks extremely uncomfortable dancing. Holding his daughter at the shoulders and just swaying his shoulders, feet standing still and a anxious expression on his face. His confused thoughts make no sense but Bella glances over his shoulder and looks at me in the reflection of the glass wall. Letting me know, they are fine.
Finally the song is over and I walk over to them. Gently tapping Charlie on the shoulder. He looks at me and relieve floods his face. "Please dance with Bella." Handing her hands to me, we all laugh.
I do dance with Bella. This time it's even slower and all around us, the couples are slow dancing also. Holding each other closer. From the corner of my eye I see Kate and Irina talk with Charlie.
"Don't worry Edward. We're just explaining we are like family to yours. And have a house in Denali and just let him know that is where you will be honeymooning." Irina calms my mind, for a moment fearing they had found another use for Bella's father.
When the song ends I lean closer to Bella. "I have one last surprise for you."
She looks up at me, her eyes big with excitement and her cheeks pink from the dancing inside all evening.
Placing a soft kiss on her lips, I taste her on my lips. Making me crave for more. Pulling away I push back the urge to take her to my room and change her here. Knowing fully what the consequences would be if I would do that. No Carlisle and Elezaer had been right, taking all of our interests and safety in consideration.
"Tonight we leave for Denali, staying at their house as a honeymoon for a while."
A/N Somehow a mental image of Kate and Irina strutting down the hallway of Forks hospital to the sound of Kiss - I was made for Loving You keeps replaying in my head. Just so you know, I think Charlie has the same problem ;)
Now me personal, if I ever get myself into hospital. I have 2 wishes:
1) Carlisle is to be me doctor (he'll just have to endure the fact I will play Dr Wannado by Caro Emerald over and over again)
2) Edward comes to pick me when I am allowed to go home AND brings me home. ( I know that is two things, but a girl can't help but dream. Also Edward needs no themesong, he makes his own music.)
