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Bella POV
As Charlie and me walked down the aisle toward Edward my heart was pounding frantically. It felt as if it was going to fly out of my chest. My soul swam with need. The need to be down this aisle and next to Edward saying 'I do'. My very being belonged to him and at first I thought it was silly of him to want to make it official by getting married. But now I can't help but be excited to the core about it.
I finally reached Edward and after all the tearful vows we said "I do."
Time skip to right before the father/daughter dance. (A/N sorry for the time skip)
It was just before the father/daughter dance and I was looking for my dad but I couldn't find him. I was going to ask Alice where he was but I couldn't find her either. Just as I was about to ask Edward if he knew where they were Alice's voice came over the microphone by Edward's piano like a mini stage.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the brides dashing father has put together a song for this wonderful event. Bella? Will you please come up to the stage." Alice said with a huge smile.
A song? Charlie wrote a song for me? I didn't know he could write much less sing. But I found that my eyes were tearing up at the thought that he would do something like that for me. I walked up to the 'stage' and Alice had me sit on the piano bench. My dad came out and stood in front of me and started singing
She's gotta do what, she's gotta do
And I've gotta like it or not
She's got dreams to big for this town
And she needs to give 'em a shot
Whatever they are
.
Looks like she's all ready to leave
Nothing left to pack
Ain't room for me in that car
Even if she asked me to tag along
God, I gotta be strong
She's at the startin' line
of the rest of her life
As ready as she's ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes
The prize is hers to win
She's waitin' on my blessing
Before she hits that open road
Baby, get ready
Get set
Don't go
She says things are falling in place
Feels like they're falling apart
I painted this big ol' smile on my face
To hide my broken heart
If only she knew
This is where I don't say
what I want so bad to say
This is where I want to
But I won't get in the way
Of her and her dreams
And spreadin' her wings
She's at the startin' line
of the rest of her life
As ready as she's ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes
The prize is hers to win
She's waitin' on my blessings
Before she hits that open road
Baby, get ready
Get set
Don't go
She's at the starting line
of the rest of her life
As ready as she's ever been
Got the hunger and the stars in her eyes
She's waitin' on my blessings
Before she hits that open road
Baby, get ready
Get set
Please, don't go
Don't go
Don't go
She's gotta do what she's gotta do
She's gotta do what she's gotta do
By the time he was done I cried enough tears to fill a bucket. He was crying too. Though not nearly as much. The song was beautiful. My dad is really good at singing which surprised me. He had also learned to play guitar. Another secret talent that was kept from me.
I launched myself into Charlie's arms. His arms wrapped around me securely.
"I love you daddy." I whisper to him through my tears.
"I love you too honey." His words are muffled by my hair but I could still understand him.
We just stood there embracing for what seemed like seconds. I was so wrapped up in our father/daughter moment that I forgot where we were and nearly jumped out of my skin when my wedding guests irrupted into applause. By my dad's reaction I'm guessing he forgot too.
"Give it up for Mr. Swan and his wonderful performance." Alice said into the microphone and the guests only got louder.
I looked out and noticed that the fathers and daughters that were here were also embracing and crying. Even Rosalie and Carlisle were. Well not crying because they can't but I'm sure they would be if they could. Edward, Emmett and Jasper had circled Esme in a hug. Alice jumped down and joined her father and sister. They were as much as a family as anyone else here. Even if the are vampires or not related. They were probably closing then some families that have been together for all their lives.
"Now for the father/daughter dance." Someone, I didn't pay attention to who, said.
Charlie lead me down the the 'dance floor' and we swayed back and forth both of us not really knowing how to dance.
"Thank you dad, for the song." I mumbled resting my head on his shoulder.
"No problem Bells. But can you do me one favor?" He asked resting his head on top of mine.
"Anything." I swore.
"Just, don't forget your old man, Bella." He told me.
"I could never Daddy." I replied with full truth in my voice.
"Thank you." He answered back.
"I'm just sorry that I stopped our visits. I thought friends were more important than family. But my time here has taught me that nothing can ever compare to the love that a family shares."
"Don't apologize Hun. I'm so proud of you. You've grown to be such a lovely lady. I didn't want you to get married. I wanted to yell at you and tell you that your forbidden to get married this young. But I didn't. I realized it's not that you and Edward aren't ready for this because you are. It's just that I don't want to let my baby go. I don't want you to grow up and leave. You're the best thing I have Bells." Charlie said shyly and tearfully.
"I'll always be your baby dad." Right as I finished saying that I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around.
"Excuse me, Charlie. But may I steal Bella away?" Carlisle asked.
"Of course you can." Charlie replied.
I was twirled from one of my fathers arms to my other fathers arms.
"Hello Carlisle." I say.
"Hello sweet heart. Care to join me for a dance?" He asks.
"Of course. What would be a father/daughter dance if I don't dance with both of my wonderful fathers?" I wondered. I looked to my left and saw Charlie and Alice dancing and to my right was Esme and Emmett. Beside Esme and Emmett were Edward and Rosalie. Jasper was dancing with Tanya.
"Oh, Bella. You know, you were my daughter way before this wedding. This simply makes if official. But you have been apart of this family before this. When Edward brought you home the first time we were nervous. Esme and I didn't know what you'd be like. But from the moment you stepped in the door you radiated love. I knew that you were going to bring nothing but good things to this family right there. But then as I got to know you better I couldn't help but think 'How are we so lucky to have this wonderful young lady in our family?' you are so beautiful inside and out. You're selfless, caring, loving, compassionate, always trying to lighten the mood, always putting other peoples safety before your own. When James tracked you, you were willing to die to insure the safety of your mother. Even when you figured out it was a trick and he told you to tell Edward to avenge you, you told him not to. You didn't want him to get hurt even though you thought you were going to die. At your birthday party when Jasper attacked you, you were only scared for him. If he killed you , you didn't want him to live with the regret. You didn't care about yourself. You even apologized to him. When you thought Riley was going to kill Seth you cut yourself to distract Riley and let Seth escape. You're the most selfless creature I have met in all my existence." By the time Carlisle was done with his speech I seemed like the water works would never stop. I buried my face into Carlisle shirt. He rubbed my back soothingly. By the time my tears had stopped his tux was soaked.
"Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to ruin your shirt." I frantically apoloigized.
Carlisle just left out a chuckle and said, "See that's what I mean. So selfless."
Someone yet again tapped me on the shoulder and I turned around to see Emmett.
"May I?" He held his hand out to me.
"Of course." I said as I slid out of Carlisle's arms and into Emmetts huge one's.