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Chapter 4

Edward walked me through the house and to my truck. He helped me in and closed the door behind me. I rolled down the window and rested my elbow on the ledge.

"Your not coming with me?" I inquired. This was a first, Edward was not coming home with me.

"Sorry not tonight. Alice is threatening me that I will spoil your human traditions. Something about not being able to see the bride until the ceremony."

"And you want me to be human for as long as possible and enjoy the spoils of humanity? Is that it?" I mocked.

"Precisely. I knew you were on the right track." He added, flashing a brilliant smile. "I guess I"ll see you tomorrow?"

"Yes" I nodded dejected. Edward kissed me on the forehead and stood in the driveway until I was out of sight.

I drove down the road, tuning the radio, trying to clear my mind of everything. Tonight would be the longest I've ever experienced, no Edward.

When I got home I partly ran to the shower, wanting to free my mind. I stripped down and turned the smooth handle to the shower. The room slowly filled with warmth and I was able to get in the shower.

The warm water helped, I sat down in the tub letting the water fall down on me. Allowing it to dip off my hair, nose and fingers.

It took three bangs on the door to bring me back to reality. It was Charlie, who else.

"Don't use all the hot water" He yelled, that being his only concern, not for my emotional state or anything.

"Ya, one sec." I yelled back turning off the water. I got out and wrapped myself hurriedly in the towel to keep in the warmth. The air outside the bathroom hit me like a cold blast. I hugged my towel closer and hurried across the hall. I was disappointed when I found my room empty, I half expected to find him hiding in the corner or lounging on my bed.

I was wrong and it hurt. I dressed in silence and put my hair up in the towel. A rap on the door startled me. It was Charlieā”˜again.

"Can I come in?" He asked as he opened the door and peered in.

"Well, since you already here, I guess." I tapped my hand on the bed, while I scooted over.

He took the offered seat, and pulled a letter out of his pocket.

"This was in the mailbox for you." He handed me the letter.

"Well, I'll let you read it alone" He got up to leave and I waited for him to start down the hall before I even thought about opening the mystery letter.

I recognized the sloppy handwriting as Jacobs'. The address read Yellowknife, Canada.

"Canada?" I thought pulling open the letter, "What have you done now?"

I read on:

Bella,

I'm sorry about my actions. I miss you and want you to think rationally. I love you, and I know that bloodsucker does too. But, don't do this. I would never leave you ever...

"Why can no one get over this!" I closed the letter not wanting to hear any more. I crumpled up the letter and threw it toward the trash can. Naturally I missed. That stupid letter messed up my mood.

"Jacob can't you just give it up" I sighed.

I didn't want to face Charlie downstairs so climbed into bed. I wasn't tired and it was only midday but I didn't care. I turned on my CD player, Edwards CD was in and it was just what I needed.

I closed my eyes and let the music drift peacefully throughout my room. Before I knew it, I was out cold.

I work up at 3:34 the next morning, I sat up and examined my room for any sign of Edwards presence. But, there was none. So I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen.

"Bella, what are you doing up?" Charlie asked me.

"I couldn't sleep."

"Come here" he motioned taking me in his lap. He rocked me on his lap and held me in his warm embrace. "I'm going to miss you keeping up the place." He teased trying to lighten the mood.

I forced a laugh, "what are you doing up so late?.. I mean early?" I asked back.

"Well, my only daughter is getting married tomorrow and well I'm just apprehensive." He chimed squeezing me tighter.

We sat in silence for and hour or so, "You want to go on a walk?"

"Sure"

We walked through the darkened streets, talking about the past few years we'd spent together. We watched the sun come up over the trees and I made a mental note to do this sometime with Edward. We got back to the house at about 5:30 in the morning.

I made some scrambled eggs, a little bacon, and poured two tall glasses of orange juice. And that was my wedding day breakfast, just the way I wanted it.

At 7 am the phone started ringing off the hook. My aunts called getting directions, Renee and Phil called to tell they were on their way from the airport and every women in the county called to ask if I need help with anything what so ever.

At 8 am Alice arrived to take me to begin with the frou-frou make-up. We drove in her shinny new Porsche, all the way to the house. The drive way was all lit up and ribbons of white were everywhere.

"Do you love them?" She asked brimming with joy.

"Yes" I truly did love the ribbons.

She squealed with pleasure and we pulled up to the side of the house. We sneaked around to avoid Edward, and raced upstairs to get ready in her room.

Her room was strewn with makeup, shoes, my dress and Rosalie. Rosalie was holding up her light pink bridesmaid dress and admiring herself in the mirror. She stopped and left with the dress when we entered.

"Don't mind her," Alice growled, "She just jealous she didn't get to get married when she was human."

I shrugged it off and tried to focus on the dress Alice was trying to put on me. We got it on and Alice turned her mirror to face me.

"..."

"You look so beautiful." She announced.

The rest of the morning was hectic and many people filled the Cullen's home. Alice did her best to make sure I was happy.

"I'll be right back" Alice told me as she prepared to leave the room. I pulled my knees up to my chest and rocked back and forth. The door opened and I turned not to find Alice but to see Charlie.

"You ready Honey bun?" Charlie asked extending his arm.

"Is it noon already?" I panicked, It was time, I'm not ready. "Breathe..." I told myself.

I got up and took Charlie's arm. We walked down the stairs and into the forum. I could see the people, All the people. Charlie stopped me. I turned to face him.

"I love you, never forget that. There's still time to get out. You look so beautiful." He sighed, tears welling in his eyes.

"I love you too, don't cry that's my job." I comforted and reassured him, "I'm ready."

Charlie repositioned my arm on his and the door man pulled open the doors. I scanned the crowd for Edward, and I found him. He was in a black tuxedo and had a light pink rose pinned to his collar.

Our eyes met and I was completely sure of my decision. We got to the end of the carpet and Charlie once again pulled me into one last hug, he pulled open my veil and whispered in my ear.

"You look so beautiful."

"You told me." I whispered back.

"I know I just wanted to make sure you knew that." He smiled and kissed me on the cheek.

He watched me walk slowly to Edward and took his seat next to Renee. Renee was in tears.

The Reverend started the ceremony and the rest of the words blurred in my mind. Edward never took his eyes off of me and I never moved mine.

"Edward Cullen, do you take Isabella Swan as your lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold, for sicker or in health, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?" He asked.

"I do" Was Edwards response full of meaningful power.

"Isabella Swan, do you take Edward Cullen as your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold, for sicker or in health, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?" He repeated.

"Yes, I do" I answered tears welling in my eyes.

"Then by the power invested in me, I do pronounce you husband and wife. You may..." But Edward beat him to the punch.

He already had me in his grasp, his cool lips pressed against mine.

"You can now kiss the bride" The reverend sighed, "Kids."

Edward and I raced down the isle and I saw Renee weeping hysterically, holding on to Phil for support.
But, I didn't care I was with my Edward.

After millions of photos we were allowed to go to the reception. Many people congratulated us and wished us the best of luck. Hours later the last of the wedding guests disappeared from the property. Renee and Phil, left followed shortly by Charlie. Edward and I walked up the stairs to his room, I had changed into a pair of jeans Alice had brought me and a tee shirt.

I ran and flopped down on Edwards lavish bed. He closed the door and was at my side in an instant. He was the happiest I had ever seen him, I was his and he was mine. Forever.

"So did you enjoy your day?" Edward asked playing with my hair.

"Everyday with you is enjoyable" He laughed and rolled over on his back. I rolled over and tried to pin him to the mattress. I kissed his neck and slowly move to his lips. His met mine and he easily unpinned himself from the bed, only to push me back on my back.

His teeth grazed against my neck and he kissed the spot. My hands wrapped around his neck and I relaxed.

"I'm ready" I whispered into his ear. I felt the air race from his lungs. The bite was sudden and quick. I could feel the venom constrict in my veins, the feeling of burning fire swiftly raced from the spot. I felt the urge to scream as the pain intensified, but nothing came out.

Edward was hugging me but the pain was to much to even think of him. Ages of searing pain seemed to never end.

The pain was starting to subside now. I could hear Edwards movements and even his word. They were telling me it would all be over soon. A low growl came from Edward's chest, I could hear Carlisle mumbling something but I wasn't able to determine what he said.

The door shut and Edward was at my side again. His hand was on my chest, feeling the failing sounds of my heart. With each breath it beat slower, quieter. And with one last stabbing shoot of pain my heart stopped. Forever.