Chapter 19- A promise of Forever

I had two weeks, two weeks before I officially became Mrs. Edward Masen . Two weeks of Alice harping on me about decorations, why lace is better than cotton, and most of all; her complaining that I didn't have anything to wear for my wedding night. I just didn't understand it.

"Alice, if I wanted lingerie for my wedding night, I would have bought some. But I don't think that Edward and I are going to have any problems having fun." I told her. Her eyes were crinkled, those perfect black eyebrows arched up in begging. I sighed, I wasn't going to win this.

"But Bella, think of how much he'll enjoy it." she said, she was heading the direction of the Victoria's Secret. I knew I had already lost.

"I think he already enjoys it." I mumbled as she pushed me into the overly pink store. I couldn't fight it, she would win anyway. Knowing Alice she would have just picked whatever she wanted up, something I would have hated, and brought it home to me. I wandered, looking through all the panties, and the body sprays and then finally met her back by the lacy garments. She held one up to me.

"Alice, that is barely enough fabric for my leg." I hissed. The sales lady gave me a disapproving look. She put it down, and then picked up something quickly again, not showing it to me this time. I watched as she collected various things, and then rushed towards me; pushing me to a dressing room.

"Who am I supposed to show how it looks to?" I asked quietly. I had to be the shade of a fire truck. My face was probably letting of steam I was so embarrassed.

"Me silly. Now, this one first." she demanded, handing me a very small hot pink bundle of lace. I groaned as she shut the door behind me, I locked it quickly. I stared at the fabric briefly, rustling up some courage for this task. Pulling my shirt over my head, and then removing my jeans, I quickly put the offending thing on and invited Alice in before I had a chance to change my mind. She stared at me for a moment, her eyes roaming, finger on her lips while she thought.

"No." she declared handing me a different one. I let out a long sigh, and began to put the second one on. It covered up more, the silk came to my knees, the back was non existent. Just enough silk to cover my cheeks.

"Ok." I announced, she quickly came in; doing her same assessment. This process repeated itself four more times, when she announced that we were on our last item. She handed me the midnight blue bustier, and the matching thong and left me staring at it as she shut the door behind her. She was staying in here?

"Alice what are you doing?" I seethed. I was beyond angry. She had poked, and stuffed me into way to many racy things for one day. And this one took the cake.

"Helping you, did you see the back of this, it laces up." she answered. She was already pulling the awful piece of red lace off me, and turning me so she could lace up the back of the bustier. I shut my eyes, I didn't want to see the result, I was going to look like a dominatrix in this thing. I opened my eyes long enough to put the thong on, and then looked at her, waiting. My back was facing the mirror, but her expression was priceless.

"Please look at yourself." she demanded. I turned, scared of the result. I couldn't believe my eyes, the bodice hugged every curve, my breasts were pushed up, making them appear much larger. I loved it. Edward was going to love it.

"You can thank me later Bella. After the wedding night that is." she whispered. I smiled at her, I couldn't stop. My wedding. In two weeks I would be a married woman. Married to the most loving, caring man alive. Also the sexiest man, who could give me that awkward crooked grin of his and I was all his.

"Earth to Bella, come on lets go home. He's waiting for you." Alice snapped her fingers in my face, I kept grinning. This Is how I knew I made the best decision, the decision that is going to tie me to Edward forever.

"Ok space cadet, time to get you home." she smarted as she tugged me out of the store. I awkwardly held my pink striped bag to my body as we exited the mall. It felt like everyone was staring at me. I practically ran to her car, which was brand new. Her bright yellow Porsche made the rest of the cars in he lot look drab, and cheap. I will never forget the day she pulled into the garage, revving that baby up. Her parents had finally given in, since she had had no accidents, and no tickets; and got her a sports car. She looked great in it. It fit her perfectly, she could even see out of the windshield just right. We made small on the way home, discussing last minute wedding plans, and some honeymoon secrets. I blushed like a school girl when she asked me if I was even taking clothes with me.

"I think that we are just going to stay in bed, naked the whole time." I murmured. I think she actually blushed at me when I said this. I very rarely saw her blush, nothing ever got to that girl. I was shocked.

"Alice I'm shocked, did you just blush?"

"Yes, you caught me. I plan on doing the same thing. If I ever get married, that is. So, are you still taking your pills?" she asked out of the blue. I shook my head no. We, as in Edward and I had decided that with the disappointment we had felt last winter, we wanted to start trying very soon. We had never really been on the safe side, but I guess there was a reason for everything.

"My best friend, all grown up. Getting married in two weeks, and maybe going to be a momma soon. Man, I am way behind, maybe Edward needs to have a talk with Jazz." we both laughed as she effortlessly pulled the Porches into its home. Alice had jumped up and down excitedly when I had finally let her know that this home was hers for as long as she pleased. I couldn't just shove my friend out, not when the house was big enough for all of us. Edward was waiting for us, sitting at the bar in the kitchen. I had shoved the pink bag in her hands, he'd never know the difference. His arms snaked around my waist, and his lips instantly met mine. I would never get tried of kissing him, his soft lips, perfectly gentle tongue…Alice was still staring at us. She cleared her throat, the sound echoed of the space of the kitchen. We both turned to her sheepishly, she looked embarrassed again.

"As much as I would love to sit and watch…not really, I have a date with Jazz tonight. Be good." she commanded. We listened as she skipped down the hall, and then her door slam shut. Edward an I looked at each other at the same time.

"Want to stay in, have a movie night?" He asked before I could. I nodded, kissing him again. This was how our nights went, us relaxing in front of the TV. I had recently began taking lessons of sorts from Sue to learn how to cook. I didn't want to feed my husband, or family fast food and take out all our lives. So I cooked dinner, and then we sat in front of the TV. Boring old married couple already.

This was it, my big day. Alice was scurrying about like a fairy, I faintly wondered where her wings were. My dad seemed just as nervous, waiting patiently outside my old bedroom door. Since the backyard was big enough, we had decided on an outside wedding. The backyard decked out in autumn colors; rich reds, yellows, and oranges. I gulped in a needed breathe, and looked to Alice for comfort. She looked amazing in her red dress.

"Chill Bella, everything will be fine." she answered my pleading look. There was a knock at the door, Charlie came in slowly. His eyes instantly watered, his chest heaving with a deep breathe. He was crying, it didn't help my resolve much.

"Charlie don't, you'll start the tidal wave." Alice reprimanded. He gave himself a shake, and seemed to gather himself. He made a gesture towards the door.

"You ready?" he asked. I nodded quietly, I was really truly ready for this, I was just nervous about all those people. I let out a hysterical laugh, there were far less people out there than at football games, or basketball games; and I had far more clothing on than I ever did cheering. I shook it off, and gathered myself.

"He is great to you Bella. When I look at him, I see that look, the one I always looked at your mother with. And I see that look of complete happiness when you look at him. Im just so sad to see my little girl all grown up." Whoa, where did that come from. Charlie never went all emotional on me. Ever.

"Dad…I'm still your little girl. Just a big girl now. I love you too." I whispered. We were at the back doors now. I looked out at the crowd of maybe twenty people, and then my eyes met Edwards. He looked amazing, and it took everything in my body to not sprint down the isle. The glass doors opened, and my chosen music began to play. I couldn't stop smiling now, I watched as he watched me walk that isle that seemed to extend itself with every step. Finally I made it to him, his hand reaching for mine. I took it, with a promise of forever.