Hey guys, so sorry for making you wait things have been extremely busy in real life. Plus with a few new fics popping out in different fandoms it's hard to keep track of others sometimes.
Anyway this is the big wedding chapter for our girls, and we have not just the ceremony we have a little drama put in before, during, and after the wedding. I hope I've made this long enough for you, to make up for the super long wait. Get ready for a little confrontation between Renee and Nasia; they finally meet after so long.
Keep in mind I don't want to do the wedding in too much detail until the reception comes, cuz I'm not good describing it in another POV unless it's the main character.
Written by myself and my sister author AnnaBoleyna1536, and we don't own Twilight.
Enjoy!
Cullen House:
"Belle are you ok?"
"Yeah, just a rough night that's all." Nasia stared at her twin, wishing she hadn't left her sister alone last night. Nasia had gone back to the Cullen house to finish up some last minute fixings on the décor, and to make sure her dress and everything was ready for today.
"Bad dreams again?" Bella nodded. "Well try and smile, it is your wedding day after all." they were waiting in a room Alice set up for the bride and bridesmaids, the ceremony was just in a few hours and it was already after noon.
"Y'know mom will be here with Dad and Phil right?"
"Yeah, but it's your day sis I don't wanna wreck it for you." Nasia didn't want to speak with Renee, but she was going to try and be civil.
"Has anyone heard from Jacob?" Nasia shook her head, Jake hadn't spoken to anyone since he'd left the reserve. Billy hadn't heard a word and neither had the pack, but Bella and Nasia both hoped he was alright.
"I'm sure he'd wish you the best." she touched her shoulder.
"Hey girls!" Alice came in with her hair done up in pins and a purple bathrobe. She was still getting ready herself, and everyone else was doing the same or going over the outside to ready for the guests.
"Alice." they both hugged the little pixie vampire.
"Bella you have bags under your eyes, what did I tell you about beauty sleep?" Bella sighed.
"Sorry, bad dreams…probably wedding jitters." Alice made Bella sit down in a chair near the big mirror, and pulled out the makeup box.
"It'll work fine; I am an expert when it comes to this." Alice winked.
"Indeed, listen Alice do you mind if I dress downstairs?" Renee would be by soon, Nasia didn't want to see her yet.
"Sure, you okay with that Bella?"
"Yeah, it's ok just come see me when you're done." Nasia took the bag that had her dress and shoes inside, along with the accessories loaned to her by Esme. She quickly ran downstairs to the master bedroom, knocked on the door, and was greeted by Esme who was almost fully dressed.
"Nasia, come on in sweetie." she let her through and Nasia put the bag down. "Here, you can use my mirror if you want."
"Thanks, listen Esme if Renee comes in can you…?"
"Sure dear." she didn't have to ask, Esme was definitely and ideal mother figure. "Do you need help with your hair?" Nasia shook her head.
"I can manage, it's Belle who'll need the help." Esme laughed lowly.
"Alright, well go on I'm almost finished anyway. Do you need to wash?" vampires always looked pristine and glamorous, but they washed to get the dust and whatever else off to feel clean.
"I already have, I just need to get dressed. Do you mind?"
"Not at all dear, I'll let you have some privacy." Esme took whatever else she needed and went into the master bathroom. Nasia unzipped the bag and pulled out her gown, a puce colored strapless with a slight train and silvery sparkled down the skirt. The shoes were silver open toed high heels that fit perfectly, and broken in fine. Alice loaned her a light pink jeweled butterfly hairclip and matching jewelry made from simulated diamonds and platinum metals. She also borrowed some contacts from Carlisle to keep her eye color hidden, as she had been but new ones since the others wore out.
'Hm, let's begin.' Nasia started with her hair, she wanted it in a halfway up and down style so she braided two parts of her hair, tied them back and kept them in place with the clip. The rest of her hair would be curled down, but the back part of her head would have a slight poof to add volume. She'd known how to style hair, but it took a good bit of experimentation along with the makeup.
It would take a mortal likely two hours to finish everything, maybe more, but for Nasia it was only half the time before she was done. It took her a good few minutes to see what she'd done, and she almost couldn't believe it. Oh well, it was time to get dressed and soon enough Charlie and Renee would be there, and Esme had left almost thirty minutes ago.
"Nasia?" someone knocked at the door, it was Esme again.
"I'm done." Esme entered the room and gasped when Nasia stood up holding part of the train.
"Oh…Nasia honey you look beautiful." Esme had on a bluish knee high dress, but it flattered her beauty.
"Thanks, you too. Is Belle done?" Esme nodded.
"Alice is helping her into the dress now, Renee is upstairs too." Nasia just nodded. "The guests are starting to arrive, I'd best get going." one quick kiss on the cheek and she was gone. Nasia took the chance to slowly walk up to Belle's dressing room, and knocked before entering.
"Hey guys." she said, Rosalie, Belle, Alice, and her parents all gaped when she stepped inside. "What?"
"Ana, baby you're gorgeous." Charlie went over and hugged her.
"Thanks dad, but not as gorgeous as the bride." Belle's gown looked heavenly on her, she looked like an angel. "Alice has great taste."
"Yeah she does, got to me also." the suit Charlie had on was a Calvin Klein design, nice work. Rosalie and Alice still had to dress and Alice still had to finish her hair but that wasn't a problem.
"Belle you are absolutely stunning." Nasia ignored the look Renee gave her and went to hug her twin. "Alice you should make a career out of this."
"Oh believe me I am." the pixie winked. "Now we've got just twenty minutes before the ceremony, so let's take our places!" she started removing the clips and pins from her hair.
"Alright we'll head downstairs, and Anastasia…" Renee tried to touch her but Nasia pulled back. "Can we talk later?"
"Much later, if you're still around." that was a whisper but the vampires all heard it. Renee didn't bother saying more and just left the room with one last smile at Bella. Charlie went downstairs, and Nasia remembered Caius was likely already here. "Belle I'll see you outside, remember this is your day." one quick kiss and she was gone downstairs. Looking out the window she could see most of the guests, but no signs of Caius. He was likely keeping out of sight until the reception; after all he was a human drinker.
'Time to lay low, until the big show.'
"Nasia, we're ready." Nasia would be walking down with Eleazar, a last minute addition to the wedding since Alice was walking with Jasper and Rosalie with Emmett. The guests were all waiting as the music started, and as the bridesmaids all walked down the aisle Nasia couldn't help but notice how so many eyes stared at her. It would end soon though, this was Belle's day. Once she got to her place next to Alice the music changed, and at the end of the aisle stood Belle with Charlie. The glimpses of sunlight made the dress glow slightly, Belle was a radiant bride. As she walked down with Charlie Belle kept her eyes on Edward, her soon-to-be husband. Nasia could see looks of envy all around, mostly on a blonde female vampire and the girl Jessica Stanley.
'Eat your hearts out bitches.' Nasia gave a light smirk, and watched as the Minister began speaking. She didn't really pay attention though, and mostly because she picked up a familiar scent nearby. Caius was here, but not amongst the humans likely because of his thirst. He was likely hiding in one of the trees, but he would appear at the reception no doubt.
"I do." Nasia broke from her thoughts when she heard Belle say the two words to bind her forever with Edward.
"And do you Edward Cullen; take Isabella Swan to be your lawfully wedded wife for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." they began the next part of the vows, and Nasia kept her face stoic but happy. Belle was going to have a life of her own, and soon enough she wouldn't need Nasia around.
"By the powers vested in me and by the grace of God I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." and the newlyweds shared their kiss, and Belle was finally Mrs. Cullen. The guests stood and clapped for them, and they walked down the aisle as husband and wife. After the last of the wedding party followed the guests all went out to the area for the reception. It slowly started getting dark, but it was still nice outside.
As the bride and groom walked down the aisle the bridesmaids and groomsmen followed them straight to the reception area. It was beautifully set up, Alice and Esme definitely had a way of making things extravagant; the guests were dazzled by the décor and Nasia could see a look of envy on the Stanley girl's face at everything. Belle kept her focus on her new husband, and Nasia couldn't help but feel happy for her twin even if she didn't like Edward too much.
Once all the guests were in the reception's setup the band started playing the music and everyone would either start dancing, talking, or just sit around to talk with the bride and groom to wish them the best of luck. Nasia walked towards the dance area, just to watch and let Belle have her moment with her guests.
"Hello." Nasia turned around to see the Denali clan behind her. Tanya, Kate, Irina, Eleazar, and his mate Carmen all as lovely as any other vampire.
"Oh hi, you must be the Denalis I'm Nasia." she held out her hand which Tanya shook.
"It's nice to meet you Nasia, you and Bella are absolute beauties just and Carlisle and Esme said."
"Thank you, but your lot is extremely gorgeous. Belle is glad you could make it." the girls minus Irina giggled.
"Welcome to the family, Bella is very lucky to have you as a sister." Carmen kissed Nasia's cheek.
"Thank you." Nasia looked over the entire group. They definitely looked like they could be cousins due to the blonde hair and pale skin, but that wasn't the case for most vampire covens. It was good the Cullens had some allies; it would help in the future if needed.
All the guests went towards the dining area to eat, and after a few minutes of everyone seated with full plates Emmett Cullen made his way to the stage and tapped the mike. He proposed a toast the newlyweds, though it ended with a bad joke the humans didn't understand. Up next came Jessica, and despite her attempted cheery smile, she was vibrating with jealousy. Nasia shot her a smug smirk and the girl embarrassed herself but left with a smile still. Next came Alice who went on about giving Belle a fashionista's closet of designer brands, Nasia only laughed and she knew Belle would slip her some if she didn't like it. Charlie and Renee went up, and of course Renee had drank a little but she wasn't tipsy.
"This is too funny." Nasia had been sitting with the Denalis next to the Cullens' table, and she enjoyed talking with Carmen and Eleazar. They talked as the speeches continued, but there weren't that many others to come after Charlie and Renee.
"That's family for you dear, they always surprise you." Carmen gave a light giggle.
"Excuse me." Nasia frowned and turned to see Renee behind her. "Hello." the woman smiled at the Denalis. "I'm Renee Dwyer, Bella and Nasia's mother."
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Dwyer." Eleazar took her hand and kissed it. "I can see where Nasia and Bella get their beauty from." Renee blushed and laughed a bit.
"You must be Carlisle's cousins, it's nice to meet all of you."
"Thank you." Tanya and Kate nodded at her.
"Um…I hate to interrupt but do you mind if I borrow my daughter for a bit? It's just I haven't seen her in so long and…"
"It's fine." Nasia turned and nodded at the Denalis. "We'll talk more later." she eyed Irina as she said that, and grabbed Renee's wrist before pulling her into a corner away from prying eyes. "If you're thinking about saying you're sorry then you can forget it."
"Anastasia please, let's not fight…"
"We aren't, we are gonna talk and I will be the one to speak. You keep quiet until I'm done, got it?" Renee could hear the venom and felt the anger rolling off Nasia, so she nodded. "I was lost for a long time before I came back, all I wanted was to get home. Home to my sister and my parents, yet it never came until much later. In a matter of fate and luck I found my way home, with Charlie and Belle both happy to have me back…but what did I get from you? Only words that said it was better to let me go than to try and miss me or even talk about me."
"I did miss you, I missed you every day…" Nasia scoffed. "It was hard for me, I hate what I did and said but I'm here now…"
"Missed me? Giving up my things is a REAL good way of missing me, in fact not mentioning me to anyone is a very good way to show you loved me, isn't it?" Renee looked down, that said enough for Nasia.
"I was hurt that you were taken, I didn't know how to cope. The cops couldn't' find you, I even hired a PD but everything came up blank. After a while I just gave up but Ana I love you, believe me I do. If I could change it all I would." she tried to touch her but Nasia stepped back.
"Yeah well you can't take back the things you said, nothing will fix that. Charlie and Belle are all that matter to me now, you can just go back to Florida when this is done and have the dream life you always wanted with Dil." Renee glared slightly.
"It's Phil, and he wants to know you."
"I could care less if he does or not, he's not my dad nor is he Belle's. He's just the guy you wanted in your life in big bright sunny Florida." Renee grasped Nasia's hand.
"You could come visit sometime…maybe come back with us…?" Nasia pulled her hand back.
"No, I've got other plans of my own." Renee looked ready to say more but her eyes looked to behind Nasia, and a hand gently clapped on Nasia's shoulder.
"Pardon me." oh damn, she knew that voice. "Sorry for the intrusion ladies." Nasia pulled on her mask and turned to face the man behind her. It was Caius, he was dressed in an elegant black tuxedo with his shoulder length blonde hair pulled back and he had on brown contacts. He might look a bit more human but the cool steely stare he had was still the same.
"Caius, hello." she gave a small smile.
"It's good to see you again Anastasia." he was still the same smug asshole she'd met in Volterra, although Nasia could admit he was dashingly handsome tonight. "You must be Renee, Carlisle's told me about you." Caius shook Renee's hand.
"I-I'm sure…" Renee was nervous already. "Who are you to Carlisle?"
"An old friend from college, we talk from time to time and he invited me to attend this glorious occasion. I am an art dealer and collector."
"Oh? Do you own a museum?" Caius shook his head.
"My brother does, I am the one who locates the pieces for his collection. We're both businessmen, but even we have our weaknesses."
"How do you know Ana?" Renee looked at Nasia expecting an answer, but Caius beat her to it.
"We met last month when I was visiting the Cullens, I was rather intrigued by her. We had quite a conversation; your daughters are very lovely as are you." a light blush crossed Renee's cheeks. From the way Caius spoke his tone alone could seduce her.
"Thank you." Caius bowed at her.
"Would you mind if I danced with Anastasia?" Nasia would've argued but then again it would get her away from Renee for now.
"Of course not, go on." Caius held out his hand and Nasia took it, and as the music began to slow they both made it near the center of the dance floor.
"You look lovely this evening Anastasia." he spun her.
"Cut the shit Caius, why are you really here?"
"Did they not tell you I was coming? Aro merely wishes to see that the Cullens fall through on their promise."
"Then why didn't he come?" they spun again on the floor.
"He asked me to, and I wish to offer you a proposition." the music began to pick up, but Nasia didn't pay it much attention. "I'm asking you to return with me to Volterra, for two weeks." now that was odd, but not unexpected.
"Why?"
"For you to choose, you were created by me and therefore I have claim over your life however…Aro and Marcus have stated I cannot force you to remain. Therefore I am asking you to give me a chance to show you that I care even if you become my ward." Nasia wasn't so sure.
"And if I don't you'll let me leave, freely this time?" Caius stiffened a little, but nodded yes. "Why should I believe you? You tried to keep me prisoner."
"I know, my actions were rash at most and I should've let you see your family again. I will not cut you off from them."
"You seemed eager to do so before." the blonde vampire smirked.
"That was before I realized how rebellious and ambitious you are." they twirled again. "You are quite a dancer."
"Thanks." Nasia took one look into Caius' eyes and noticed there was something different in them. It wasn't the same evil look as before, but something softer, kinder. "You're not so bad yourself." Nasia began to notice the music playing, the song…it was the background music from Sleeping Beauty, 'Once Upon A Dream'.
"You are lovely this evening, just as your sister." Nasia saw Belle and Edward looking at them from across the room, including Charlie, the Cullens, and most of the guests were staring. The song made Nasia feel strange, it almost made her feel like they were dancing on air.
"Again, thanks." Nasia allowed him to pull her close, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. "You smell nice."
"Do I?" it wasn't a question not exactly.
"You smell like flowers, like roses and…cedar wood." Caius smiled slightly.
"You smell of sweet pea and violets, it's lovely."
"Ok don't try and sweet talk me, this is Belle's wedding and I intend to…" Nasia suddenly spotted Edward running towards the other end of the dance floor behind the house. "Excuse me." She ran as quickly as she could at human speed, and found Belle and Edward having a rather brutal conversation with Jacob.
"What's going on here?" Nasia could see Belle was a little upset, and Jake was furious with three other wolf members behind him.
"It's nothing Nasia, Jake and I just had a misunderstanding."
"Seems more than that Belle, Jake?" Nasia stared the boy down, he looked ready to transform but Sam was there.
"Do you know he's gonna…" he paused when she nodded. "She's still human, he'll kill her!"
"Jake that's not your concern, you're lucky you were even invited here. Now leave or else." Nasia's eyes flashed and the other wolves took a defensive stance.
"Let's go." Sam's commanding voice got the younger ones moving, and Jake left after one last glare at Edward. Belle let her new husband hold her and escort her back to the party, they would be leaving soon to visit Isle Esme for their honeymoon.
"Edward." Nasia stopped them. "I'd like to speak to Belle for a few minutes, if that's alright." Edward didn't look assured, but nodded.
"Nasia…" Nasia pulled Belle into her arms and gave her gentle hug, which she returned.
"Did he hurt you?"
"No, no he didn't he was just mad." one last squeeze and Nasia pulled back.
"Good, then I won't need to kill him. Listen Belle, you saw Caius is here right?" Belle nodded. "He…he wants me to return to Volterra with him for two weeks."
"What? Why?"
"He…" Nasia paused. "He says he wants to help me see that I can be happy in Volterra with him, so he's offering me a choice. If I like it I can stay, if not then I can return here or wherever I choose to go."
"Does he want to…court you?" she didn't sound happy.
"I don't know, he says I'll be his ward. That of course I don't want but…he won't shut up unless I agree so after you leave I'll be gone as well. Needless though if I don't do this then he'll never leave me be. So…I need to come up with a story for Charlie and after that I will leave."
"But what if…" Belle didn't get to finish.
"I can take care of myself sis, I have for years. You just enjoy your honeymoon with Eddie boy, and if you need anything just call me or Alice." they shared a hug one more time.
"You shouldn't go."
"Maybe, but I can't stick around here the entire time. Besides I think Renee's gonna hang around a lot longer than I'd want her to." Belle sighed, she knew Nasia wouldn't change her mind.
"Just call me or the Cullens please, if anything happens." Nasia hugged her twin again.
"You don't have to worry about me Belle, I can handle the big bad Volturi." she kissed Belle's hair. "Now, you need to get changed and ready for your honeymoon. Alice has packed everything…" Belle rolled her eyes. "And I think you'll have fun, I've seen photos of Isle Esme and I am certain you'll love it."
"Ok." Belle wanted to talk more Nasia could tell, but she wouldn't argue further.
"There's my two favorite girls." the twins turned to see Charlie coming their way. He embraced the girls and kissed them both. "Now I think one of you has to get ready for her flight to an island, and I need to have a word with the bridesmaid."
"Oh dad…" Nasia rolled her eyes.
"You two go on then, I can see Alice telling me to hurry up." Belle quickly took off towards the house and Charlie pulled Nasia into a private corner.
"So uh…what was up with you and that blonde man?"
"Dad, he's a friend of the Cullens and part of the reason I came back here."
"Yeah but he was eyeing you, a serious one. You danced with him, and you were talking."
"About how I was glad to be back and he was congratulating on Belle and Edward's marriage."
"Seemed like more than that Ana."
"Dad…let's talk about it after everyone leaves." she couldn't lie to Charlie, but now wasn't the time. Not too long after the guests all finished gathering around the driveway Belle and Edward came out and went for the car. The guests threw rice at them, and Belle waved goodbye as everyone cheered for them.
"Be safe Bella!" Renee called out to her.
"Have a happy life together!"
"Have fun!" the words continued until the car drove off, and after it was out of sight the guests all began to say goodbye and pile into their own vehicles. Once everyone left the Cullens, the Denalis, and of course Caius and Nasia's parents were all who remained.
"Well, we'd best get back to our hotel; this was a beautiful ceremony Alice, you should really think of going professional." Renee hugged everyone, and tried to hug Nasia but she stopped her with a handshake. "I'm…gonna be around for a while Anastasia if you want…"
"No." Nasia didn't let her finish, so Renee just nodded and left with her husband.
"You didn't have to do that Ana."
"Dad don't start."
"Excuse me Anastasia, might I have another word?" Caius walked up to her. "Hello Mr. Swan, Caius Volturi." he held out his hand to Charlie.
"It's actually Chief Swan, but hello." they shook. "So you're one of the people responsible for finding my daughter?"
"Yes, she was very lucky." Nasia glared slightly.
"Ok since you two wish to talk I'll go change, I'd like to get some shut eye before tomorrow. I'll see you then dad." with that Nasia walked off and into the house. She made her way into the dressing room and began to strip out of her dress and into some rather comfortable silk pajamas. Pulling up her hair she washed off the makeup and placed all the jewels and clip into a box for Alice to store them away.
'Ok, now maybe a few good movies can ease my mood.' she couldn't eat popcorn, but a good movie or book could easily make her forget about the rough parts of the evening and deal with everything first thing in the morning.
"Anastasia." once Nasia made it down to the living room she was stopped by Caius.
"Caius."
Hate that it's stopped here but had to do it, can't let the story go on and on until the next chapter is ready for posting. Once again I apologize for making you wait so long for this, things just haven't been going as I wish especially with reality giving me writer's block.
Next chapter we will pick up where we left off, and we'll see what Nasia's plan is for her going back to Volterra. I can say right now there's a spark, but the story shall tell you the rest.
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Later!