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A/N: I want to thank all of the reviewers and readers I've had, whether they just started reading, or they read from the beginning! It really does mean alot to me! The next chapter will be the epilogue of this story. I hope you like this chapter, like always read, review, and enjoy!
Last Chapter: He put the ring on my finger and I placed a ring on his finger. We looked into each others eyes and kissed for the first time as husband and wife.
Chapter Seventeen
Save the Last Dance for Me
After the ceremony was over we all drove to city hall where we were having our party. I couldn't wait for this day to be over so we could go to Chicago! Jacob wasn't there for the wedding ceremony. I almost didn't think that I'd get a chance to say bye.
I gasped as I saw the ballroom. Alice had really outdone herself. There were candles and flowers everywhere. The ballroom looked amazing. If I could have cried I would have after I saw Jacob smiling in a tux in the center of the room. He had decided to come. I looked up at Edward and he smiled and kissed me passionately and nodded. He knew I had to have my moment with Jacob. Just then "Save the Last Dance for Me" came on. It was the perfect song for the occasion.
You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me
I walked to the center of the room and immediately calmed Jacob down. I didn't want a fight in the middle of my wedding party. He took my hand and we began dancing.
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin' save the last dance for me
"I love you Bella." He whispered in my hair.
"I know you do." I whispered back. I wished things were different for Jacob, I wished he didn't love me, but it didn't matter, he did. I sighed. I giggled as I saw Renée and Charlie dancing together. I could feel passion coming from them. I smiled. I hoped they would both be happy together. I closed my eyes and I saw my mother staying in town, with Charlie. Jake and I were a lot more graceful than at prom, so we had no problem swirling around the ballroom.
If he asks Can he take you home, you must tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
and in whose arms you're gonna be
"I'm going to move to Chicago." I whispered into Jacob's ear.
"I know. Bella—" I cut him off before he could tell me something I didn't want to hear.
"Jake, let's just have a good dance together." He nodded and when the song was over Edward came to stand by me. Jacob nodded and left the dance floor.
"How Sweet It Is" came on and Edward immediately grabbed my waist.
Needed the shelter of someone's arms
And there you were
Needed someone to understand my ups and downs
And there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Touching my emotions
I was surprised at how perfectly the words fit Edward and I. At that moment, I knew I couldn't have picked a better husband, I knew that everything we had been through was worth it. No one would ever love the way Edward and I loved each other.
I wanna stop
And thank you baby
I just wanna stop
And thank you baby
Whoa Oh Yeah
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I close my eyes at night
Wondering where would I be without you in my life?
Everything I did was such a bore
Everywhere I went you know
I'd been there before
But you brighten up for me all my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I wanna stop
And thank you baby
I just wanna stop and thank you baby
Whoa, oh
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
You were better to me than I was to myself
For me there is you and there ain't nobody else
I wanna stop
And thank you baby
I just wanna stop
And thank you baby
Oh, whoa, oh
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
We swayed silently until the song was over. I laughed as I saw Charlie almost fall over Renée. Alice and Jasper had their eyes locked. I could feel passion radiating off of them, it was almost overwhelming. Rosalie and Emmett were both in a tight embrace and Esme and Carlisle were dancing swiftly to the music. I couldn't look at them, it seemed like they were having their own private moment and I was invading their space just by giving them a once over.
I looked back up at Edward. He smiled happily down at me. Love and lust was radiating off of him. I kissed him passionately. I could feel Jacob quivering so I sent him a wave of calmness and I turned towards him and smiled. He knew I'd helped him and returned a weak grin. I returned back to Edward and he was a little on edge.
"Do you love him?" He whispered low and fast enough for only me to understand.
"Jacob?" I asked him. This was our wedding day; I couldn't believe he could be so insecure about my feelings for him.
"Yes."
"Edward, if I loved any one more than you, do you think I would have said 'I do'?" I paused while he thought it over, "Don't answer that. Edward I love you more than anything in this world. Do you trust me?" He paused for a moment and I could feel his indecisiveness.
"Yes." He finally whispered. I kissed him as passionately as the moment would allow. Then it was time for the meal and everyone went to sit down and "eat". Alice had conveniently worked out the seating arrangement to where all the vampires were at one end of the table with small pails stowed away beside our chairs. They weren't even visible to anyone in the room. Charlie and Renée were holding hands underneath the table and Jacob sat across from me staring at me miserably. Michael Bublé was still singing in the background. I was sending massive waves of serenity around the room, but it was getting tiring. Edward turned to me and kissed my forehead and Rosalie stood up to make a toast.
"I'm so glad Edward and Bella found each other. I couldn't have picked a better sister-in-law. I can only hope that your marriage lasts as long as Carlisle and Esme's. You two deserve each other. I wish you the best." She was beaming. It was hard to think that this was the same Rose that hated me earlier that year.
Unexpectedly Jacob stood up and tapped his glass. I cringed thinking of something he would say. Surely he wouldn't want to ruin my wedding.
"I've known Bella almost all of my life. I've seen her through the worst time of her life. I've been there for her when some of the people in this room weren't." His tone was cold, but then he calmed himself and continued, "But I've never seen her happier with anyone than with you, Edward." He pointed at Edward. "I wish Bella ultimate joy and if Edward gives that to her, then he truly deserves her." He was sad. I lowered my head as he sat down. I knew that must have taken a lot from him. It was a bittersweet moment. I was glad he was finally accepting Edward, but I knew it hurt him.
I love you. I wish it didn't hurt him as well, I'm sure he was a great friend. Edward thought to me. I smiled and moved my head slightly to show a nod.
When everyone who could eat was done, we all got up and went back to the ballroom. The father daughter dance came and I danced with Charlie. This would be the last time I saw him. I thought to myself. How many bittersweet's could there be in one night?
"I…umm…I want you to…umm…be happy. I love you Hun." Charlie managed to stutter out; I could feel his awkwardness and tried my best to send him some comfort.
"I love you too, Dad." I snuggled up to him. "Be careful." I whispered.
"Bella, I can take care of myself!" He laughed. Not from others like me. I wanted to tell him.
"I know, but I'm still going to be a little anxious with out being here to fix you dinner."
"You can come cook for me anytime."
I laughed. And he started again, "I'll umm..."
"I'll miss you too." I hugged him then. Twilight was approaching and the night was ending. I went to hug all of the Cullens' goodbye.
I walked up to Carlisle and Esme first.
"I'd like to thank you for accepting me into your family. I'll miss you."
"Dear, I couldn't have picked a better woman for our Edward." Esme said happily.
"We'll miss you too." Carlisle replied. They both hugged me and I realized how much I would miss them.
I went up to Rosalie and Emmett next.
"It sucks you don't fall down anymore." Was the first thing Emmett said to me.
"I'm sorry I can no longer amuse you!" I retorted. He let out a booming laughed and squeezed me into a hug. "I'll miss you squirt. Come back after your honeymoon. I'll be waiting to hear all the details." Rosalie hit him in his arm and turned to me.
"Ignore him! I'll miss you so much! Why is it when I didn't like you, you were always around and right when I start loving you, you have to leave!?" I laughed at her statement.
"Ironic it is." I smiled. "I can't wait to see the city though!" I smiled. "I've never really traveled anywhere."
"Oh please, Bella, we know why you're going, you want some more "red" moments with Edward." Emmett was smiling by my obvious embarrassment. If I could have had the ability to blush I would have been candy apple red. Rosalie hit him again and they both hugged me. I went up to Jasper and Alice next. I saw Edward talking to Carlisle and Esme. He was obviously saying goodbyes as well.
Alice immediately hugged me. "I already know what you're going to say. We'll miss you too. When you come back I can take you shopping! By the way, tonight you should wear blue…" She was trying to instruct me in lingerie choices which embarrassed me to no end. I cringed at the thought of more shopping trips.
"I'll miss not having your help with all of the emotions…" Jasper said. Jasper and I never really were one for words when it came for each other. He still blamed himself for my eighteenth birthday. He was distant even though he couldn't harm me. I did something instinctively and I hugged him.
"Jasper, it wasn't your fault. I'll miss you." He was shocked by my embrace, but he smiled and thanked me.
"I'll miss you too."
I went up to Jacob cautiously.
"I'm going to be leaving tonight."
"I know."
"I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too."
"I guess this is goodbye?" I questioned.
"How many goodbyes are we going to say? It's evident it's more of a see you later kind of thing."
I giggled quietly. "Watch after Charlie?"
"I can only protect him on La Push, but I'll look out for him." I nodded and he engulfed me in a hug. "I would kiss you, Bella, but you're a married woman now." He said sadly.
"I'm a happily married woman." I added.
"If anything goes south…?"
"You'll be the only one I'll call." I answered jokingly. "Jake, it wouldn't have worked between us, especially with us being mortal enemies and all." We both laughed again.
"I'd still like to pretend we were both human." He answered.
"Write to me?" I asked him.
"Always." He smiled before turning and slipping swiftly out of the door.
Edward came to me then he wrapped his arm around my waist. I looked up at him and pressed my lips firmly against his. We got into our black limo and waved by to everyone. I saw Renée and Charlie crying. Esme and Carlisle both looked as if they would be crying if they could.
"You're about to have me and a whole house to yourself." Edward smiled.
"Oh the possibilities." I replied.