Please remember to leave me behind a review.
The Friend
Three days to go
Jacob Black.
Like a brother. Since we were children he'd chase me about. However my husband to be cannot stand him.
Edward hates Jacob. He merely puts up with him because I ask him to.
He seems to think there's some crush Jacob has toward me, but it's not like that. We'd been raised together. Dirt and mud, sticks and stones. All together.
"Oh Bella!" He smiles.
He wraps his arms around me lifting me up. His body heat radiates through me. It's as if he always was the sun. Always a warm temperature.
"You look incredible," he compliments, "I am so excited to see you all dressed up."
"I'm so pleased you made it in time," I smile.
"Yeah sorry about the panic," he grins leaning down to pick up Mason, "and you are just growing too fast."
Jacob was stationed overseas. He was a soldier. Much of our young adult life was long goodbyes at the airport. But each time he came back. I supported his choice to serve. However every time I wrapped my arms around his neck in relief, Edward was there cringing at our touch.
He'd smile and shake his hand but secretly wished we'd quit touching. Of course I'd dismissed his concerns. He had female friends? The nurses at work? The receptionists? They constantly flirted. I didn't care. His heart is mine. Mine is his.
"I knew you'd make it," I smile.
"As if I would miss the chance to see you look so incredibly beautiful," he smiles pushing my hair back out of my face.
"Jacob," Edward voice is grumpy as it enters the room, "I thought you weren't coming."
"I said he might struggle to make it," I roll my eyes.
"Sorry. Misheard," he shrugs.
Mason scrambles down Jacob to get to Edward. It's a small victory for the jealous daddy. Mason only really wanted Edward but because of the snack he is holding. A cookie.
"Let me show you to your room," I say taking one of Jacob's bags.
"Let me," he smiles shaking his head.
He takes the bag from me and motions for me to lead the way with his head. His smile like an arrow. Happily I oblige. Edward's frosty glare on his back as we depart.
"How has it all been going?" He asks following me.
"A bit like a nightmare. One thing after the other," I say.
I lead him up the stairs and to his room. It was small and the couch was a fold out. However with the help of Esme I had set up pillows and blankets for him to make it cosy.
"Well thankfully I am here to make it better," he winks at me.
"We have rehearsals in an hour so I'll let you unpack. You're welcome to come watch," I smile, "Jasper is going to marry us so we need to practice run."
"I won't be long," he nods.
I find Edward shortly before the rehearsal. It's fair to say he is sulking.
"We're not doing this again," I roll my eyes
"Why is he here?" He huffs quiet.
"He is my friend," I shake my head already over the argument.
"I'm not inviting my ex girlfriends," he says.
"He isn't my ex, baby," I sigh taking his hand, "stop feeling threatened by him."
"Guys," Rosalie yells out, "get your asses outside. We need to practice this."
Without another irritated word we follow her. The wedding planner runs us through each of our roles. Where the men stand, what Mason does and the walking gap between each bridesmaid.
"When on earth is the cousin coming again?" Alice asks.
"Tomorrow. We'll run her through it," I say.
"So Bella. You'll walk last obviously. When you get to the aisle your father will shake Edward's hand and whatnot," Craig smiles at Charlie beside me.
My father had dropped by on his lunch break. An unwanted surprise to my mother. However like a champion he ran through the rehearsal.
Standing face to face with Edward, our hands joined is surreal. It's actually sinking in. I'll actually get to marry my best friend. He'll be my partner for life. Together for life.
"I love you," he smiles down at me.
"Love you," I squeeze his hands in mine.
"So Jasper pronounces you married and then you kiss," Craig instructs.
Edward leans forward kissing me softly and quickly before leaning forward to lift me up into a bridal style hold. Laughing I wrap my arms around his neck.
"You won't actually pick me up right?" I smile.
"I can't promise anything, wife," he winks at me.
"Now from the top," Craig calls out happily, "Rose you did a great job. Alice the space just needed an extra second."
"Lets get fake married again," I smile.
"Only three days and it'll be real," he kisses my cheek as he lets me down.
"Jacob?" Rose gasps excited.
My tan best friend laughs as she flings into his arms for a hug.
Under his breath a curse word slips from Edward's mouth.
"Shit" Charlie sighs, "I have to go Bells."
"Oh really?" I ask.
"Yeah. I have to get to the station. I'll remember my role. Don't let you fall," he smiles kissing my head.
He waves Edward goodbye before racing back up to the house.
"Jacob. You'll need to stand in for Charlie," Craig instructs.
"Great," Edward groans.
"Don't," I smack his chest moving toward Jacob.
Smirking he holds out his arm for me which I take. As we head toward the end of the aisle he huffs.
"I need to actually speak with you. Maybe later tonight. We could have quiet time like we used to," he says.
"Of course," I nod slightly concerned.
Before he can give anymore away Craig is ordering everyone around. Calling out where do go and what to do.
It's not until later after dinner, with Mason cuddled up in bed asleep that we get our time. We sit under a blanket together on the balcony by his room.
"So the army?" I smile.
"Yeah it's been a bit wild. You want to know what got me through it?" He asks.
"What's that?" I ask.
"This beautiful girl back home. My best friend," he smiles, "the memory's and the endless possibilities of more. But I didn't realise how limited it would be."
"What do you mean?" I shake my head.
"My chance with you is running out," he shrugs sadly.
"Chance?" I face him now confused.
"Don't marry him," he whispers softly.
"What?" I ask shocked.
"I debated declining my invite because watching you say I do to him will tear my heart in two," he moves to take my hand but I pull it back.
"Edward is the father of my son and I love him," I shake my head.
"And I love you," he admits, "Please. Call this off."
Thanks for reading!
Please review?