Chapter fifteen: Preparation
The first few tears had just started to fall from my eyes when I felt a pair of arms wrap around me and lift me up. After they set me on the bed I looked up and saw a sympathetic face that I didn't really think of seeing. Before I never really thought about why I never could think about him to be the one to help me, he was after all the "big" brother, no pun intended.
"Hey there," he smiled, "Now correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the actual day of the wedding was supposed to be a happy day." He was always putting in a tiny joke so that I wouldn't feel so much like a weirdo.
"Oh Emmett," I let out a small laugh, "I think we all have come to terms that my life isn't what its supposed to be." I wiped the tears from my cheeks as he let out a booming laugh, to most they would cover there ears because of how intense it was, but it calmed me in a weird way.
"You're right, but what is holding you from fighting back?" I looked at him stunned I really didn't understand what he was getting at. "Come on Bella when the odds are against you, you always fight back. You tried to protect Edward from James, raced to Italy to face the most dangerous family of vampires to again save Edward and you followed your heart when every angle told you to follow what you are supposed to do. You are not ordinary because you choose not to be." I was in shock I could not believe that someone could actually think this amazingly about me.
"But Emmett this day…my wedding day is supposed to be easy. All I had to do was get ready, walk down a narrow path and prove to the whole world, God and all, that I love your brother and will not risk being without him ever again."
"It is easy Bella…" he started but I quickly interrupted.
"I guess whoever said it didn't include me with the general idea."
Emmett walked over to me putting a hand on my shoulder for comfort, "No one ever said that the journey to be with your one true love was going to be easy. That is never a given; the only thing that you can connect the word easy with is the ability to love that one person." I smirked at the idea this big tough man was really a sweet gentleman that the world needed more of. "I mean look at me. I never dreamed of this life that I have. I couldn't have dreamt it any better. My life changed in the most drastic way for me to be with the one I would love, do love, and I will be with her for the rest of time. Now today is your day, you have had a long journey and believe me there is more to come but you won't be going through it alone." I stood up and wrapped my arms tightly around him, "Thank you Emmett."
"Anytime Bells," he smiled down at me, "want a ride to Alice's room before she comes in here all frantic because you are 5 minutes behind schedule." I laughed whole heartedly and nodded. With a quick swift of his arm I was on his back and we dashed into Alice's bathroom where the torture would begin.
Once Emmett had set me down in the vanity chair Rose and Alice started tugging and pulling at my hair. "Hey ladies I am not indestructible yet remember?"
"Good luck Bells," Emmett half laughed and I shook my head before letting out a grunt.
"Oh Bella stop complaining we are hardly touching you," Alice laughed. I rolled my eyes, how could she possibly act like she didn't know how dramatic I was and still very human. After they brushed fervently and dried franticly they stuck a bunch of tiny curlers in my hair.
While they waited for my ever straight hair to try and form little ringlets with the tiny curlers they went to work on my face. Foundation, powder, blush, eye shadow, lip gloss, mascara and all the other do-dad's that went with make-up that I didn't bother remembering started flashing back and forth. The girls did a few trials until they both were happy with the look. I honestly had no idea what I looked like; I could have looked like a clown for all I knew. I really wasn't paying attention. I was dreaming of Edward and our meadow. The only place that Edward and I were alone and calm.
I came back to reality with Alice holding my under garments that I was supposed to wear. I was glad that I didn't need a corset cause I fit well in the dress. I trusted Alice's judgment even though I was skeptical…but then again I had heard that I didn't see myself clearly. Of course I can't remember who could have told me that, I chuckled. "And what, may I ask, is so funny?"
I looked up at Rose, "Oh nothing just remembering some of the earlier times with Edward."
"Well after today there will be plenty more memories that you will chuckle at," Alice smiled, but as she did my wavered. "What's wrong Bella?"
"Nothing," I sniffed, "I am okay," and I tried to smile wide but I wasn't fooling anyone. "I just can't believe that this day is finally here and this is where I stand. Alone. No parents. No true friends," I looked into her eyes, "and don't think that I do not consider you friends because you are much more… you are my family now."
"Well then you should know that you will never be alone. Those who cannot put aside their wants for you and accept yours are people that you shouldn't worry about in the first place."
"But my parents…"
"They will always love you and it is on them if the decide to miss out on your special day." She was right. I wanted to marry Edward and I wanted them to accept my decision. If they were not going to try and be happy for me then I shouldn't worry about them.
"Thanks Alice, you always know what to say. Now tell me did I ruin my face?" She blotted under my eyes and did a touch up or two and I was ready. I got up from my seat and Rose gently placed my tiara and veil in my hair. I walked over to Alice's giant mirror and took a look at myself. I was shocked. I could never imagine myself as such a beautiful bride.
My hair was a curtain of tight curls with a few pinned back to form a place for my veil and tiara. My eyes were brought out by the cream and white colors that Alice and Rose used. I almost looked like the angel that Edward always described me as. "What are you thinking Bella?"
"I'm ready…" I whispered.