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Chapter 50

Bella POV

"So, I ran through the final details." Alice paced in front of me as I perched on the end of my bird, hands in my lap and back straight – oddly comfortable in my vampire state. "I've invited everyone on the list and have full RSVP's from everybody, including your father and Sue." She stopped and faced me, resting the clipboard to her side and putting her hand to her dainty chin. "Surprisingly, the wolves who are attending as well as Sue are all looking forward to the occasion." She shook it off and stood straight again; resuming her pacing from the same place she left off. "The Denali's will be here in the morning, arriving approximately 2 hours before the ceremony. They didn't really see the point in leaving in the first place, but I think Kate wanted to get Garrett used to the home."

"Alice?" She stopped and her head snapped round to me.

"Yes Bella?" She breathed.

"Maybe you could, calm down?" She flung her arms in the air, almost flying the clipboard across the room which she was using to make notes on.

"Calm down?" She wailed, wide-eyed. "Bella, how can I calm down when the mother of all weddings is tomorrow and half of the guests have not arrived yet and we still have to do your hen party." Her arms collapsed at her side and she let out a deep, calming breath. "Sorry." I smiled and stood up, walking swiftly over to her, resting my hand on her shoulder.

"Calm Alice. I don't care about hen parties and the amount of guests. I know you will do a good job – you always do. Don't doubt yourself Alice. As long as he's standing at the end of the aisle by the time I get there, I don't mind what you do. I'm not a wedding planner Alice, it's why I gave the reigns to you. Whatever happens, I'll be grateful." She smiled briefly, before scowling.

"That's nice Bella really. But you should know I'm a perfectionist by now. So sit, we have much to do before tonight." I groaned and returned to my position on the bed. My opinion on marriage and commitment had definitely changed since Edward left, that didn't mean that the way I felt about special occasions and limelight were any different. I hated it – with a vengeance. "Now, transportation has been arranged for your honeymoon – that's all set. The ceremony is at 3 and then you and Edward leave at 8. That gives us plenty of time." She paused as she scribbled down some notes on the clipboard.

"Where exactly am I going?" I asked. It was futile to ask, but it was worth a shot. She rolled her eyes.

"How many times do I have to tell you hmm? You aren't to find out until you get there." She grinned sweetly before continuing to write. "Now, Jasper, Emmett and Carlisle are taking Edward out for a 'stag part' tonight." She snickered. "So they won't be back until tomorrow midday. That means we have the entire house for the night and tomorrow morning, and considering you don't need to sleep, there is plenty we can do to have fun!" I groaned.

"That sounds suspiciously like a party Alice." She sighed and put her hands down her sides.

"You really haven't changed Bella. Just please co-operate with me? I can't do this with you objecting to everything."

"Sorry." I mumbled. She smiled.

"Good. Right..." I zoned out, only nodding when appropriate. It was the finer details I could never handle. All I wanted was to have Renesmee as my bridesmaid and have the wedding here. Alice had helped with the dress and then she did the rest. Most woman would want maximum input, but I knew Alice would make it perfect – a wedding any woman would be jealous of.

I think the hardest part of all of this, was telling my father – in the presence of Lara and Sue. I took Ne- Renesmee along for some support. Lara was still her usual hostile self around us, trying all she could to make us feel uncomfortable around our own family. I knew she cared for Charlie, but he was my father and I'll be damned if she gets in the way with the time I have left with him. I had met Seth, and he was nothing like Lara, though I remembered when Charlie had told me about her aunt – Leah. She must have got it from her. It still doesn't excuse her behaviour though. I hurt my father, I know that, but she has no right.

I remember having to tell him about Edward. The two of us being together. Naturally, he wasn't too keen seeing as Edward was the reason I left in the first place, but I had to tell him.

"Dad?" I called as Sue let me in. She may believe I'm family, but there was still that hesitation there; being face to face with someone who could kill you and every other person in the household didn't make her feel at ease.

"He's watching the game." She whispered to me. I smiled and headed into the sitting room, my father sat comfortably in a wingback chair, engrossed in the game on the television. Still, his habits hadn't changed. I guess his retirement meant he had more time for baseball and fishing. He grinned when he saw me and Renesmee walk in, and he attempted to stand up. My father was old, and not as light on his feet as he used to be, it pained me to see him have to struggle so much.

"No Dad, leave it. We'll come to you." He smiled and relaxed back into his chair. I had made it a priority to see my father at least every other day since our last meeting and he seemed to enjoy our talks. Renesmee didn't come every time, stating that I should really spend some time with him by myself. But it was today that I insisted on her attending. The ring on my finger felt heavy as I leant down to hug him and he patted my back in a way that only fathers do. I did my best to hide it behind my back and turn my hand round – the small gold band on the inside of my hand is a lot less conspicuous than the diamond rock on the other side.

Renesmee leant down to hug him next and smiled as she leant back.

"Hi Grandpa!"

"Hi girls. To what do I owe the pleasure?" I laughed nervously and Renesmee elbowed me in the side gently, in an attempt to calm me down. I looked down towards her and she smirked, urging me to tell my father.

"There's something I need to tell you Dad." He frowned.

"Are you leaving now?" He asked me, straight out. I saw the look of panic in his eyes and I shook my head quickly.

"No Dad. Not just yet, you don't have to worry about that." I noticed how he visibly relaxed into his chair and the panic removed from his eyes.

"Then what is it Bells?" He asked me. We had quite quickly returned to our usual routine. The atmosphere was strained the first few times I came round – mainly due to Lara – but although I knew she was here, she had yet to make and appearance. I reached down into my bag and pulled out an ivory envelope. Gold lettering marked the front – 'Charlie & Sue Swan'. I handed it to him in my right hand, avoiding the confrontation with my ring. He frowned again and took it hesitantly. Renesmee and I sat back in the couch, holding our breaths and watching as he turned the envelope over in his hands.

He flicked his gaze over to me and I looked down. I heard him open it, still, my eyes were down. Renesmee was sat beside me, her back straight as she watched her grandfather open his wedding invitation. I heard as he pulled the piece of ivory card from the envelope and his sharp intake of breath when he read it. He coughed and let out a small grunt.

"Cullen?" He sneered. "You're marrying the guy who left you Bells." It wasn't a question.

"I know. But, it was a mistake."

"How do you know he's not marrying you just for her?" He accused.

"Because I know him Dad. There are ways that we all know he's telling the truth, we spoke about it for days and we know what happened back then." I defended him. I knew Charlie wouldn't take too well to the news, so I had formulated my defence before hand. I shuffled forward on the couch just as Sue walked in.

"Everything okay?" She smiled.

"We've been invited to a wedding Sue." He told her. She raised her greying eyebrows in surprise.

"Really? Who's? I didn't know anyone was engaged." She mused. Charlie held up the invitation and she walked over to him, reaching a frail hand out to take it. She read it with her brow furrowed, raising one eyebrow up at me."

"The Cullens?" I nodded, my eyes still facing my hands which seemed to be very interesting to me. "This is Edward Cullen? They're back?" I raised my head.

"They've been back a while whilst we sorted out an issue. We want to remain low profile in case we're recognised, but that doesn't mean I won't tell my father and at least offer him the invitation to him and his wife." I looked at him still sat in his chair. "Whether he chooses to come or not, is up to him." I sighed. He turned to face me.

"You think I won't go?" His voice was strained as he stared me in the eye. I tilted my head to one side.

"I don't know. I was unsure how you'd react. I want you to be there! So badly Dad. And Sue. And I don't expect you to be overly kind to him, you don't even have to talk to him – though it would be preferred – I just want my father there to walk me down the isle and be there on my wedding day." He smiled lightly.

"I may not like the guy, but I wouldn't miss your wedding Bells."

"Thanks Dad." I went over and hugged him.

"Christ, this means I need to find a hat." Sue mumbled to herself before leaving the room upstairs, no doubt to root around for a hat to wear.

"Hi guys! What's going on today?" I snarled and rolled my eyes as the front door opened, Renesmee put her hand on my shoulder to calm me down and Charlie obviously realised I wasn't happy about her presence.

"Be nice." He whispered. I raised my eyebrows quickly as she walked in the room. To be fair, she had guts. She wasn't intimidated by me at all, even though I could quite easily kill her in one move.

"Oh. Hi." She sneered. I pursed my lips together, ready to speak, but Renesmee beat me to it. She put her hand on my arm 'Just trust me' I frowned. She stood up and wrapped her arms around a bemused Lara. I stifled a laugh.

"Hi Lara. It's so great to see you again – you know, it's been far too long. How's Seb?" She grinned when she pulled back. Lara stayed bemused.

"Urm... Fine?"

"Who's Seb?" Charlie asked. Her eyes widened in horror and I let out a small breath of a laugh. Renesmee was good.

"No-one." She replied.

"Well, I think it's time for us to go." I announced. I walked over to my dad and gave him one last hug. "Thanks for agreeing to come Dad. We'll have to sort out stuff for your suit. Alice will be all over that." He smiled. My father had always had a soft-spot for Alice, even back then, and I knew that he wouldn't have a problem with her – after all, she wasn't the one who left.

"No problem Bells. I'll see you two girls later." I nodded as Renesmee gave him one last hug. The two of us wafted past a bemused Lara and headed back home.

"Bella?" My head snapped up to see Alice looking me in the face.

"Sorry?" She sighed.

"Have you been listening to anything I've said?"

"Of course!" I lied. She put her hands down to her side.

"I'm going to get Esme and Rosalie, we have much to do before tonight.

He cupped my face in one of his hands as he pulled me closer with the other. I moaned into his mouth and he chuckled, pulling back. I run my hand up his chiselled chest and he kissed me fervently once more.

"I have to go. Emmett, Jasper and Carlisle will be waiting. I have a funny feeling Nathan will come and gatecrash. I want to get there first." I laughed. Giving him one more quick peck before he re-buttoned his shirt. I bit my lip as he stood up.

"I'll miss you. I don't want you to go." He gave me his crooked smile and took my hand, pulling me up with him and wrapping his arms around my waist.

"I would much rather stay here with you Bella. But, this is the first time I do this, and I want to do it right." I raised one eyebrow.

"Your stag party consists of hunting animals." He smiled.

"I know. That's normal for most, but it suffices with us. I'll see you tomorrow." I sighed.

"Okay." He kissed me once more, but pulled back before it got any further. He waved and left through the back door and I flounced onto the couch, the nerves of tomorrow's proceedings catching up with me. It wasn't just the wedding I was fretting about – There were certain things that Edward and I had yet to do since getting back together. We had agreed to take things slow – well, as slow as they get with us – and then when he proposed, it just seemed right to wait before we went to the physical part of our relationship. It didn't matter that we'd had sex beforehand, this was a new start for the two of us and we were going to do it properly.

"MOM!" Renesmee shouted as she entered the room with a pink sash in her hand, wearing some odd, god-forsaken outfit of a pink tutu and white t-shirt. She wrapped the sash on me and grinned, pulling me up from the sofa and up the stairs.

"What are you doing?" I asked her. I saw her smirk out of the corner of my eye.

"You'll see!" I groaned.

"You know I hate surprises Ness!" She stopped and swivelled around to face me, her expression incredulous.

"You do know what you just said right?" She asked, I frowned and nodded.

"I told you I hated surprises." She scoffed.

"And you have Alice planning your entire wedding and honeymoon? Slightly ironic don't you think? Anyway, that's not what I meant." She straightened up and smirked. "Ness?" Damn.

"It's not my fault. You lot keep going around saying it, it just rubs off. It doesn't mean I like it any more though!" She laughed as I scowled.

"Oh lighten up and stop being so stubborn. Come on." She grabbed my arms again and continued to drag me up the stairs and down the hallway towards Renesmee's room. "Now, take a deep breath, and don't freak out. But you're getting married tomorrow, so, a hen party is only natural!" I groaned as she flung open the door to reveal Esme, Alice, Rosalie, Sam and Jen. All of them dressed in pink and white, with Renesmee's room covered in banners and streamers. Drinks and nibbles provided for the three girls who needed them and a small pile of gifts in the corner.

"Well well well Bella... Look who's getting married in the morning!" I smiled despite of my earlier apprehension and walked into the room, Nessie following behind me.

"You planned a party for me?" I asked Alice. She nodded.

"Of course. Only small though, we know how you are about surprises." She winked. "So we got you a few things and thought we could have a girly night." Jen and Sam were surprisingly comfortable in the presence of a bunch of vampires, considering their previous encounter, but I was glad that they were here, they were people Renesmee was able to talk to, and I'd be forever thankful for that.

"Thanks." I moved towards them all and sat with the rest of them. A Chick Flick album in the stereo.

Rosalie reached behind her and put a pink, glittery bag in front of me.

"Time for presents I think." She announced and I rolled my eyes.

"Oh Mom, stop being so annoying and just open it." I glared at her quickly before reaching inside the bag. My eyes widened as I felt something stringy and lacy, looking up to see both Alice and Rosalie smirking.

"What?! You're going to need it. No doubt Emmett and Jasper are doing a similar thing." I didn't need to look inside.

"Thanks guys. I'll keep that in mind." They both giggled.

Renesmee laughed from behind me and I looked at her.

"Seriously Mom, if you won't open that one, you really don't want to look at the others." I rolled my eyes.

"Is that all you lot think about?" They laughed.

"They never sleep. They don't eat. They don't need to do most other human things. What else would they do?" Renesmee said from my side.

"Renesmee! Stop!" She shrugged.

"Only telling it like it is Mom." I rolled my eyes and returned to my 'gifts', laughing at the idiocy and hilarity of some.

Renesmee, Sam and Jen had all fallen asleep – Jen and Sam each had an invitation for tomorrow, and I had been told to invite Nathan as well. Rosalie and I were sat in the room I shared with Edward, keeping guard so I didn't sneak out whilst Alice and Esme started their decorating at three o clock in the morning. They couldn't do it any other time, what with me and Edward around so much.

"You're going to love it Bella. We all got these nerves beforehand." Rosalie knew I was worried about the days proceedings and she was doing her best to help me through it.

"I know. I just want it to hurry up as well. I know I'll remember this day forever. It's just, so important to me, you know?" I told her as I sat cross legged in the middle of the bed, Rosalie in front of me.

"Is it just the wedding you're anxious about?" She prodded and I sighed, shaking my head.

"You all know that Edward and Renesmee haven't been best friends, but things are looking great for them now, especially with their hunt a while back. I just hope that things don't suddenly become too much for her and they take a step back." I let out a sigh, debating on whether to tell her the next thing or not.

"You know the two of them will be fine? They're already acting like father and daughter. The other day she wanted to go and see Jacob, but couldn't find you. Instead of just leaving, she went and asked Edward instead. I mean, I know she's not a kid and hasn't been for god knows how long – she's more mature than some of us – but it's the principle of it."

"I don't want her to be sheltered. I feel like the past years have been so hard and she's always been my little girl because nothing has ever threatened that. Now Jacob's here and I just want her to feel like she can do what she wants. She's missed out on so much and only recently has she been able to catch up. She's only 18 years younger than me, and she's now acting like an 18 year old. Going out and socialising. She grew up before her time, and I'm glad we came back here; she needed it." Rosalie nodded.

"She's beautiful. I don't think I got the chance to say it, but you did an amazing job with her just by yourself. And we're here now, and we really want to help and be there for you throughout the wedding and her experiences. You're like a sister to me Bella and although I never showed it before, I really do mean it." I smiled at her. The two of us had never been close, but I really felt like I was able to talk to her right now and it wouldn't go any further. That, I was grateful for. "Is that all you're worried about?" She added, with a knowing smirk.

I sighed. "No. Wedding night jitters Rosalie. What do I do?!" I exclaimed and she laughed.

"You've done it before." She reminded me. "How else do you think Renesmee got here?"

"Like I can remember that." She sniggered.

"Way to hurt Edward's pride." My eyes widened.

"I didn't mean like that!" I laughed once. "I mean, I was human then, it's all a bit fuzzy. Everything from back then is fuzzy." I threw my hands up and they bounced as they flounced back onto the mattress.

"Just calm down Bella. It's natural, you'll know what to do." I scoffed.

"Uhu, of course. It would help if I knew where I was going to be." She frowned.

"I would love to tell you, but even I don't know. Edward and Alice have done well at keeping that under wraps." I sighed. "But I know you'll be fine. You might even get to try out some of the stuff we bought you." My eyes widened as she smirked.

"I don't think I'm quite ready to wear some of those thanks."

"But you will do soon. Don't worry, Alice is packing them anyway." I groaned.

"Wonderful." We both laughed.

"Today is going to be a great day – I know it. You and Edward are meant to be and as soon as you hit that aisle, you'll forget all your worries, trust me on that one Bella. I've had enough weddings to know." She smiled and I knew what she meant was true. Just as long as by the end of the day, I was his wife, I would be able to go through anything with him. Renesmee was moving on with Jacob and I was happy for her. I guess now it's my chance to move on too.


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