16
"Rose and I are getting married," said Emmett. I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face.
"Really?" I whispered as a tear fell.
"Yes," said Rose with a smile.
"That's great. When?" I asked.
"We would like to get married as soon as possible," said Emmett, giving me a concerned looked.
"You can get married without me being there," I whispered.
"No, we can't," said Alice. I looked over at her. "Jas and I are getting married, too."
"That's great, Ali, but I can't fly right now. It's ok," I said softly.
"But your our sister. We want you there," said Rose.
"I know but I will be there in spirit. Don't wait just because of me," I whispered softly.
"She's right, kids. She can't fly out today," said Carlisle.
"But-" started Emmett.
"Em, it's ok, brother," I whispered through my tears. "I know."
"Are you sure?" asked Jasper.
"Yes, maybe we can have a wedding for the six of us after I beat this," I said through my tears. "We can have a big party and celebrate our marriages and my good health. That would be nice."
"I think it would be, too," cried Emmett.
"Yes. We will have a lot to celebrate," cried Rose.
"Yeah," said Alice through her tears.
"Have you told Charlie, William and Cat?" I asked.
"Yes, this morning. They were cool with it," said Rose.
"What time is your flight?" I asked.
"6pm. We are going to spend the night in Vegas and come home tomorrow," said Emmett.
"That will be nice," I whispered. "Are you packed?"
"Yes," they all said together.
"You had better get going," I whispered. "You don't want to miss your flight."
"I love you, Sister," cried Emmett. He came over and lifted me into his arms.
"I love you too, Brother," I sobbed slightly. "I am really happy for you and Rose."
"Thanks," he whispered. He set me on my feet and Rose hugged me.
"I love you, Bella. You're the best sister ever," she whispered.
"I love you, Rose. I am so happy that you are my sister now," I cried. She pulled away and Jasper and Alice hugged me. "I knew you two were in love. I am very happy for you."
"Thanks, Bella," whispered Jasper. "I love you, B."
"I love you, too, Jas," I whispered. "I love you, Ali."
"I love you, too, Bella," she whispered. They pulled away and went to get their bags.
"Bella, Edward, are you going to be ok tonight?" asked Carlisle.
"We'll be fine," said Edward.
"We are flying back tonight but our flight isn't until pretty late so if you need anything call Erin Mallory."
"We will," I said softly.
I hugged them all again and they left. Edward and I locked up the house after them and made our way upstairs to our room. I ran into the bathroom again and threw up several times. Edward helped me clean up and carried me into our room. I spent the rest of the day and much of the night throwing up. I eventually fell asleep in Edward's arms.
I woke up the next morning feeling sore and tired. Edward and I got up and went to take a shower. We got dressed and went downstairs. We found Carlisle, Esme, Charlie, William and Catherine sitting in the kitchen with Garrett's parent's David and Melissa, Ben's parent's John and Elisabeth, Laurent, Irina, Robert and Ann. They looked like they had been arguing about something. They all looked at me just as my stomach started to turn. I ran into the bathroom and dry heaved for several minutes. Edward held my hair and helped me clean up. We made our way back into the kitchen.
"Bella, you ok?" asked Carlisle.
"Yeah, it was a long day and night but I am ok," I said softly as I sat down next to Charlie.
"Baby, you want some toast? It might help your stomach," asked Edward.
"Yes, please," I said softly. I could feel everyone eyes on me. I looked over at them. "What's up?"
"Bella, they all seem to believe that you told Garrett and Kate and Ben and Angela to go to Vegas yesterday and get married," said Charlie rolling his eyes.
"I did no such thing. I didn't even know they were engaged," I said as Edward set my toast in front of me.
"Then why did they get married?" asked Ann.
"I don't know. I am guessing they love each other and don't want to waste anymore time," I said softly. I took a bit of my toast as Edward handed me a glass of orange juice. "Thanks."
"You're welcome," whispered Edward as he sat down next to me.
"They have their entire lives ahead of them. They said that you inspired them to live everyday to the fullest," said Irina. I couldn't stop the sob that came from me when I heard her words.
"Bella, what's going on?" asked Robert. "Angela said you quit cheerleading, that you've been sick all week. You married Edward even though you only knew him a few days. What is going on?"
"Baby, it's ok to tell them," whispered Edward as he pulled me into his lap.
"I have leukemia," I whispered. They all gasped.
"Do they know?" asked Laurent.
"Just Garrett, Kate, Ben, Angela, Lauren, and Jessica besides my family. I started chemo last week which is why I've been so sick," I whispered. I turned and looked at them. "I know it seems crazy to you. A week ago, I would have agreed with you but I'm happy for them. They love each other so much. They are generous and kind people. You should be proud of them."
"But they have so much time," said Melissa.
"I thought I had plenty of time, too. I hope that I do but I also know that I might die and I don't want to die having not following through with my dreams," I explained.
I got up and went into the living room and laid down on the sofa. Edward came in and laid down next to me. He wrapped his arm around me and held me while we watched TV. It didn't take long before I fell back to sleep.
I woke up a few hours later when I heard the front door open and close. I looked up and saw Alice, Jasper, Emmett and Rose come in.
"Hey guy," I said softly as I sat up.
"Hey, Bella," said Emmett. They all came in and sat down. They didn't say anything.
"Tell me everything," I chuckled.
"Our weddings were pretty much like yours," chuckled Rose. I reached over and pulled her hand to me and looked at her wedding rings.
"They are so beautiful," I whispered. I looked up at Emmett. "You did good, brother."
"They were Rose's grandmother's rings. William gave me her grandfather's ring to wear," said Emmett.
"That's very sweet," I whispered. I looked at Alice and Jasper's rings next.
"These were Carlisle's parent's rings," explained Alice.
"That's nice," I whispered softly. I laid back down next to Edward. "Have you guys decided where you are going to live?"
"Rose and I are going to live with Dad," said Emmett.
"Good. I don't want him to be alone," I said softly.
"Jasper and I are going to live with William and Cat," said Alice.
"That will be nice," said Edward.
"Yeah," said Alice, giving Edward a pointed look that I didn't understand. Esme came in from the kitchen.
"Dinners ready. Bella, do you feel up to dinner?" asked Esme.
"Yeah, I think so," I said softly. I stood up slowly and went into the dining room. I sat down next to Edward. Esme brought lasagna out and set it on the table. I took one look at it and knew I was in so much trouble. "Sorry."
I got up and ran into the bathroom and dry heaved for several minutes. Esme came in and held my hair for me. She got a wash rag and cleaned my face for me. I laid my head on her lap and let my tears fall.
"I'm sorry for ruining dinner," I whispered.
"Bella, you did no such thing," whispered Esme.
"Yes, I did. I ruined dinner. I've ruined Edward's life by making him marry me and waste time taking care of me. It's not fair," I sobbed.
"Baby, you've made my life better," whispered Edward. He lifted me off the floor and carried me upstairs to our room. He laid me on the bed and climbed in next to me.
"You should be getting to go to parties not wasting your life on me," I sobbed.
"You don't understand, Bella. You are my life. I can't live without you. When I saw you sitting in class, I thought I was seeing an angel. You are so incredibly beautiful. You smiled and I knew I was in love with you. You make me happier than I have ever been," he whispered.
"Please don't ever leave me, Edward. I can't do this without you," I whispered.
"I am not going anywhere, Bella. You and I are forever," he whispered.
He leaned down and kissed me softly. He helped me pull of my shorts and tank top. I slowly pulled off his shirt and pushed his pajama pants down to his feet. I leaned up and kissed him gently as I felt him pull my panties off of me. I pushed his boxers down and wrapped my legs around him as he laid me on the bed. Edward moved his lips down to my collar bone, to my breast. He took my hard nipple in his mouth. I stifled my moan as he bit down gently on my nipple.
"Edward, I need you now," I cried out softly. He slowly made his way back up my body and positioned himself at my wet core.
"As you wish, baby" he whispered as he slowly pushed into me.
Once he was completely sheathed inside of me he paused for a moment to let me get used to his size. I lifted my hips to encourage him move with me. He slowly began to move in and out of me. But I needed more. I needed him to move faster.
"Faster, Edward, please fuck me faster," I moaned softly.
He started thrusting faster and faster. I dug my heels into his ass. I could feel him thrusting deeper and deeper inside of me. I could feel him as our bodies met and became one. I could feel myself tensing as my orgasm built.
"Don't ever stop loving me," I panted as Edward and I made love.
"Never…going…to…stop…ever," he grunted as he pumped into me harder and faster. I could tell his own release was coming soon also.
"Come with me, Edward. Please," I begged him softly.
"I love you, Bella," he moaned as my walls clenched around him as we climaxed together.
"I love you, Edward. Forever," I panted slightly as I we slowed our movements.
Edward kissed me again and rolled off me. He pulled me into his arms and held me as I fell asleep.