Chapter Eighteen

The days that I awoke with Jacob beside me, those were the days I awoke with a smile.

This was definitely one of those days.

I lifted my left hand and gazed at the ring that now inhabited my third finger. The silver ring held a single diamond with smaller diamonds around the sides.

It was a lot like I had imagined my engagement ring would be.

I smiled as I began to replay in my mind the amazing thing that took place in that very room only last night.

"Renesmee Carlie Cullen, I promise to love you forever; every single day of forever. Will you marry me?"

"Yes." I whispered again, audibly to myself.

"You said that last night." Jacob laughed beside me. I had no idea he was already awake. "I'm sorry, did I wake you?" I said. "No worries. Hearing that word from your lips again just makes me that much happier that I was awake so that I could hear it." he smiled and leaned over to kiss me softly on the lips. But with our kisses, they hardly ever ended as they had begun.

"Think they know yet?" I said as I stood, heading for the door to go to my room. As soon as I said those words, I could tell I had just asked a crazy question. This must have been what Aunt Alice was so excited about and why Dad was so glum. I laughed to myself as I remembered their expressions.

Jacob gave me a look as if to say "Did you seriously just as me that?". I laughed as I answered my own question. "I'm guessing probably so, with a physic and a mind reader in the house."

I walked out of his room into the hall. I had started to my room when I heard a squeal then a bellowing voice.

"RENESMEE CARLIE CULLEN! GET DOWN TO MY ROOM QUICKLY!!!" there was only one person that high-pitched but yet feisty voice could belong to: Aunt Alice.

I rolled my eyes as I made my way down the hall to her room. When I entered, her, Mom, Aunt Rosalie, Grandmee, and Leah were all there. I glanced over at the bed where everyone except my mom and Leah were. The rest were all piled one the bed, pouring over what appeared to be bridal magazines. I groaned as I remembered that I was related to three of the biggest party planners ever; mortal or immortal.

"I'm sorry, honey, but you know them. They just can't resist a chance to plan a party." my mom said, walking over to put her arms on my shoulders. "I am so happy for you, Nessie! I always thought Jacob was a part of my family somehow, but having him as a son-in-law…"she laughed "well, that was an unexpected, yet wonderful, surprise!"

"Thanks, Mom." I said as a hugged her. Leah walked over to join us with a half grin as she looked at the three of them on the bed as if they were three teenage girls planning their dream weddings. However, when she glanced over to me, her smile grew wider.

"AAHH! Nessie! Congrats, girl, congrats!" she said as she pulled me into a tight embrace. "What did I tell you? You give "Alpha Male" his space and he comes running!"

I laughed as I thought about the long discussions Leah and I had about Jacob.

"Well, seeing that you're so excited about it and considering the fact that if it wasn't for you this probably would never have happened, or at least not for a long time," I looked at her, taking in her excited expression. I would hardly tell her she looked like Aunt Alice in a decoration store, even if it was true. "would you consider being my maid-of-honor?"

She remained speechless for a moment, but suddenly squealed as I covered my ears. Even half vampires have extremely sensitive hearing. "Yes! Yes! Of course I will!" she pulled me into a hug once again.

Suddenly her smile flattered a little. "This means I have to go through all those fittings with you and Alice, doesn't it?" I nodded, trying not to laugh.

Once again, though, she was all smiles. "Oh, well. I guess it will be worth it this once! I mean, how many times do you get to be maid-of-honor at your best friend's wedding? I'm hoping only once, because all those weddings must get tiring. How many times have you and Emmett been married, Rosalie?"

"Seven. One every ten years." she responded without lifting her head from the magazine she was engrossed in.

"Dang! That's a lot of weddings! Anyway, you better get over there if you want to have some input in your own wedding. I think they've covered colors and design. I'm pretty sure they've moved on to the dress now." she said before saying goodbye and leaving the room.

I shook my head as headed into the war zone.

"Okay, Ness. I was thinking a spring wedding with freesia and sweet pea flowers! Possibly outside, depending on the sun. Pale pink and a soft green color. And the dress: modified off-the-shoulder A-line chiffon overlay gown with a beaded broach and gathers at the bust line and straps. Kind of a Grecian Goddess appeal. Or maybe an empire waisted, chiffon off-the-shoulder gown with beaded spaghetti straps. Cross-over, gathered, high waist bodice with beading. Chiffon gathers falling from the center of the gown. The back is elegant and simple with a sweep train. Kind of a more Victorian style to it. What do you think?" I really had no idea what to say. They both sounded like beautiful dresses, but I hardly had time to process that I was planning my wedding, much less decide on a dress!

Suddenly it all hit me in one giant rush: I was getting married; to Jacob Black, the man I loved; I was sitting here, planning a wedding.

"Oh my gosh! I'm getting married! Next spring!" I squealed as the others laughed and joined in on my excitement.