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The Celebrant
The war was brutal. The bridesmaid battle fought in utter silence. The morning was spent with death glances and eye rolls between the pair. I simply ignored the both of them. For now their fighting was not my priority. If it lasted and impacted my wedding I'd step in. The blows could get lower and I just prayed there would be no more punches.
"Done," Alice smiles motioning for Mason to come to her.
Instantly he races to her happily. It earns a frozen glare from Rose. Jealousy was a colour she often wore. Especially when it came to Mason's relationship with his Aunty. He adored Alice. Often begging me to call so he can chat to her.
"The favourite again," she huffs.
"Rose," Emmett warns taking her hand.
"Shut up," she mutters.
He rolls his eyes dropping her hand to cross his arms. Emmett was the only person in the world that I had met who could put up with her. They were both as fierce as each other.
"Ready?" Alice smiles ignoring them.
She sits on her knees helping him change into the pants. He's adorable holding onto her shoulders for balance. Jasper watches on awkwardly. It must be hard on him too. I could see the thoughts rushing through his head as he watched them interact.
"I love you," Alice smiles at Mason.
"Wuv you," he leans into her body as she tugs the pants up.
"Stand up so Mummy can see," I instruct.
Mason turns to look at me. He pokes out his tongue cheeky. I move toward him to check the buttons and pull at the waistband.
"Do a spin," Alice says.
He takes the instruction way too seriously. Like Spider-Man he jumps in circles pouncing onto the ground playfully.
"Fits great," I laugh, "Alice you are a lifesaver. Where would I be without you."
Rosalie tuts inspecting her nails. She's ignored again. The sour bitch can stew without any attention.
"Anything for my baby nephew," she smiles.
"Say thanks," I say to Mason.
"Thank youp, Ali," he smiles up at her.
Alice cuddles him to her kissing his cheek.
"Okay off before you wreck it," I demand, "I want you to look perfect in it."
Alice helps him take them off and hands them to me. I pull her into a hug. This woman would be my sister soon enough. Thank the lord.
"Rose. Can you help me?" Edward walls into the room biting his lip.
"Why not ask the maid of honour," Rose says.
"You are the maid of honour," he raises an eyebrow, "please."
"You sure your sister hasn't snatched the whole thing from me?" Rose stands pissed.
"Oh cut it out," Emmett rolls his eyes.
"Fuck you," she says.
"Oi," I yell pointing at Mason, "Little ears."
"She just needs to grow up," Emmett sneers.
"I'll remember that," Rose glares at him.
He wasn't getting any for a while.
"Rose please," Edward gestures for her to come quick.
Rose gives Emmett the finger before following him.
"Okay," I sigh, "Mason. I think that it's time for a nap. You've been up all morning and are tired."
He nods surprising me with no fight. Letting me pick him up I turn to look at Emmett.
"Uncy Em. Come help?" I suggest.
He nods understanding the hint. Jasper trades glances with Alice relieves we're exiting the room.
"Good job, sis. You saved the page boy," Emmett grins at her following me.
I blow a kiss to Alice as Jasper begins to move to her already.
"Uncy Emmy," Mason yawns.
"Yeah buddy," he smiles down at him.
"Mummy is giving me a brother," he says knowingly.
I shake my head at Emmett leading him into Mason's room.
"What if it's a sister?" Em asks.
"No. Boy," Mason lets me place him into the bed.
"I'm not having a baby," I sigh, "his daycare teacher congratulated me and said I was glowing. I thought she was talking about the wedding but then she put her hands onto my stomach."
"What a devil," Emmett laughs sitting on the mattress beside him.
"Putting it nice," I smile handing Emmett a picture book.
"Surely he'll get a sibling bit," Emmett grins at me.
"Eventually. Not yet," I say, "he keeps me on my toes enough."
"I'm glad this is all happening though. Finally that baby brother of mine is getting married. When he brought you home I could see the day coming. You and him belong together. I couldn't be more proud. He was always someone I needed to protect so to see him have you walk down the aisle it's perfect," he smiles.
"Thanks Em," I smile, "I'm excited to finally have a brother. And Mason is really lucky to have you too.
"Weed," Mason says smacking Emmett lightly.
Inpatient.
"Read," I translate giggling, "I have to go check on the planner. He's crafting up the order of procession so. Have fun. Oh he loves when Edward puts on voices."
"I'll give it an Oscar worthy performance," Emmett smirks.
I leave the pair to it before finding the planner at his makeshift office. The dining table covered in paper and notepads.
"Hey. How's it going?" I ask.
"So we may have a slight problem. The celebrant is out," he says.
"What?" I shout.
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"Are you fucking kidding!" Edward yells.
"I'm trying to find a new one. But Saturday is late notice," he says.
"Well try fucking harder," Edward snaps, "what am I paying you for?"
"Edward," I say taking his hand.
"What if I did it?" Jasper says.
"Huh?" I ask.
"I can get ordained. You can just do it on the internet," he shrugs.
"This isn't a Friends episode," Edward says.
"No. It's not terrible," I say.
"How long does the process take?" Edward asks.
"Usually minutes," Craig says.
"Sign me up," Jasper says.
Craig types in the web address and slides the laptop to Jasper. He sits down and begins filling it in.
"Wait. Your serious?" Edward raises an eyebrow.
"It would mean more," Jasper shrugs, "I know you both better than some random minister anyway. I can personalise the ceremony. What would you prefer… Emmett?"
"Dear fuck no," Edward shakes his head.
"I like it," I say.
"Then Jasper it is," he kisses my temple, "long as it's written in the books she is my wife."
"No country music," I smile at Jasper.
"Not even lyrics as a quote?" He smirks.
"No," I laugh.
"I now pronounce you man and wife," he draws out, southern accent thick.
Edward pulls me into his arms kissing my head.
"Perfect," I smile, "I love it."
"Please no more drama," Edward sighs, "we just want her to get to the end of the aisle now."
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