I guess I should have told you guys awhile ago that the story was concluding, but seeing as I am now able to get a chance to post, here goes!
The story is concluding. I know that it's pretty short, but I think this is a good place to stop, and let people wonder what the future for them might hold. So, here is the epilogue! Hope you guys like, and thanks so much to all of my lovely reviewers! Really, I love you all and wouldn't have been able to do this without your support!
Disclaimer: You would think it would be obvious.
Jay POV
I loved my dreams lately. They were normally about when Embry proposed, or the wedding day, or when Bylee was born. Tonight, it was all three.
I was cooking up a meal for our anniversary when Embry came up behind me, scooping me into his arms. I let out a squeal of delight, feeling so young and happy. He carried me out into the garden as he planted kisses all over my face.
"What's this all about?" I asked when he set me down. Different flowers I had planted were laying across the little patch of grass we were standing in, and the snow fell softly around us. "Embry…."
He kissed me extremely softly yet passionately, then pulled away. "In movies, they do this very romantically. Now, im not that much of a romantic guy. Im not good at giving speeches or declarations of love, but I know that I don't have to, because I know that you know I love you. So, if I promise to do everything I possibly to love you and take care of you and support you the rest of our lives, will you marry me?"
I gasped when I saw the ring. It was in a heart shaped, velvet box, and the ring itself was gorgeous. The band was silver, with a beautiful deep green diamond in the middle. (picture on profile!)
"So?" Embry asked. He took my small, cold hand in his large, warm one.
"Yes." I said. "Yes, I will marry you."
"Well, I suppose that's a good thing!" he grinned, slipping the ring on my left ring finger. He then proceeded to pull me onto his lap, him still kneeling down.
"I love you, Embry Call." I whispered our foreheads pressed together.
"I love you too, Jayden Marie….almost Call." He said. I giggled, and pulled his lips to mine.
The dream shifted.
"Oh, Jay!" Rachel, who was my maid of honor, said happily. "You look so amazing! I honestly don't think that's enough to describe you!"
"Thank you, Rachel." I said, smiling. I surveyed my wedding dress in the mirror. It was a soft white, with a flowery print made of lace. The bottom of it was sort of uneven, where the front went to a little below my knee, the back to a little bit above my ankle. It was strapless, with a little ribbon tied loosely around the waist. Esme Cullen had the dress perfect for a summer wedding on the beach. (picture on profile) It also happened to be perfectly sunny that day, but still had a cool breeze.
Leah had done my make up, which was barely any, under Embry's request. I had on a bit of foundation and blush, then eyeliner and mascara, along with a touch of pink lip gloss. My hair, done by Emily, was curled, and then pinned up with green and silver butterfly clips in various places, showing the layers. My veil was like a fish net, covering part of my face at a slant with a little feathery flower on the side, holding it together. My shoes were strappy green stilettos. I had on no jewelry, except my engagement ring, which the weddings colors were based around. Green and silver.
The bridesmaid dresses were an emerald green, with a slanted one shoulder style. The shoulder it was on was tied in a cute knot, and the dress was very simple, going down to right above the knee. The shoes were green, strappy high heeled sandals, and they each wore a simple and fake diamond necklace from Claires and little diamond studs.
"Wow." Quil's voice said from behind me. I turned around to see him looking at me with wide eyes. "Little cuz, you look…..wow. I'm lucky to be walking you down the aisle."
"Thanks." I said, smiling. "You look handsome in you tux."
"Yeah, well." He grinned. "No one will be looking at anyone except you."
I walked over to him and kissed his cheek. "Thanks, cuz." Suddenly, Emily poked her head in.
"It's time." She said excitedly, and we all went to take our place at the exit of the tent, which was smartly placed right in front of the aisle so that we could make an easy entrance. First, Emily went down the aisle, arm in arm with mine and Quil's other cousin, Danielle. He'd recently turned into a wolf. Then, Leah and Jake went down the aisle, closely followed by Rachel. Quil was the best man, but since he was walking with me, Rachel walked by herself.
Then,t he music changed, and it was time for Qui and I. I took a deep breath, hooked my arm through his, and stepped through to my future life.
And the dream shifted.
I sat on my couch, watching TV with Rachel. I was hugely pregnant, and past the due date, for my little girl, Bylee Elizabeth-Ann. Embry had someone with me at all times, in case I went into labor.
Well, good thing Rachel was with me today.
I let out a scream of pain as my lower stomach began throbbing. My back had a sharp pain shoot through it at the same time that my water broke.
"Jay!" Rachel exclaimed, jumping up. "Are you—
"Yes!" I gasped. "Go get the car, now! I have to call Embry."
"Okay, stay there real quick!" she said, running out the door. Well, where else was I gonna go?
I picked up my phone off it's place next to me and dialed Embry's number. He answered on the first ring. "Hey babe, you okay?"
"Yep." I said, my breathing back to normal. "I have good news."
"Really, what is it?" he asked.
"I'm going into labor." I said chirpily, like this was an every day conversation.
"Babe, that's—wait, what?" his voice rose at the end. You could tell he'd been distracted up until now.
"I'm going into labor." I repeated "Oh, there's Rachel with the car, gotta go, love you, see ya at the hospital!" and I hung up as Rachel walked in. She helped me up off the couch, and out the door into the car. We sped down the road, Rachel chatting about her giving birth to the twins.
"This is the part where you tell me, it wont be that bad, it's not gonna hurt that bad." I said.
"Well, I'd be lying." She shrugged. "It hurts like a bitch."
"Thanks." I said.
"you still gonna do a natural birth?" she asked.
"Yerp." I said, smiling as we pulled into the hospital.
"Stupid girl." She laughed, helping me out of the car. Surprisingly, she was able to pick my pregnant self up and carry me into the hospital no problem. When the lady behind the counter saw me, her eyes went wide. Rachel smiled sweetly. "We need a room as soon as possible. Her contractions are really close together."
"No problem." The nurse said, ringing someone up. Within seconds, I was in a wheelchair as another contraction hit. I held Rachel's hand, trying to use the breathing techniques I was taught.
They got me into a room, as the labor proceeded. The doctor came in and checked me. When he did, his eyes went wide. "We need to start pushing. Like now."
"No!" I yelled, slapping his hand away. "This baby is not being born until her father is here!"
"But, Mrs. Call—
"NO!" I yelled. "If you want to keep your hands attached to your body, I suggest you shut the—
"Jay!" Embry said, rushing in. The doctor looked relieved.
I smiled sweetly. "Hey, babe, you ready to start?"
He kissed my already sweaty forehead. "Let's have a baby." He took Rachel's spot, with his hand in mine, and I squeezed and pushed when instructed. I must have screamed a lot, and wouldn't have been surprised if they heard me all the way in Seattle. It was a quick and easy birth, and I almost screamed in relief when I heard my baby's cries. After they got her all cleaned up and me all sewed up, I was able to hold her. It was the most wonderful thing in the world. Then, when Embry held her for the first time, I almost cried. The look on his face was the most beautiful and sweetest thing this earth had ever seen. He had such adoration in his voice as he whispered, "I love you Bylee Elizabeth-Ann Call. I always will." And he kissed her forehead.
And I woke up.
I curled further into my husbands chest, for some reason playing the song "Hip To My Heart" by The Band Perry in my head.
I like your lips like I like me coco cola, yeah.
Ooo, how it pops and fizzles!
You like my shirt, like I like it when you hold my hand.
The way, it fits, you got me feeling lucky….
Looky who is comin, whoo!
You got that something,
Boy I wanna be where you are,
And im gonna for ya,
Cant eve fall for some other man,
Cause brother man, you know how to get hip to my heart!
"Hey, babe." I whispered in the darkness.
"Yeah?" he mumbled back.
"Can I tell you something?" I asked.
"You already know I love you more than you love me." He chuckled. "Admit it."
"Fine, I admit it, but that's not what wanted to say."
"What did you want to say?" he asked. I kissed his lips softly and sweetly, and he kissed me back. After a moment, I whispered into his ear.
"You're the hip to my heart."
The End