CHAPTER 9

BPOV

There was a note from Jacqui on my pillow.

Bella, it's me! Oh..that's Jacqui by the way. I have some questions I want to ask you about the wedding. Give me a call as soon as you get this – I don't care what time it is just do it!

I smiled at her enthusiasm and turned the note over to find her phone number scrawled on it and another random number - 158.

My phone was sitting on my bedside table; I reached over and dialed the number quickly.

"Forks Motel, Stacey speaking." That would explain the random number.

"Um, hi. I was just wondering if there was a Jacqui staying in one of your rooms? I have it down as room 158?" I asked quietly, not wanting to disturb Charlie.

"Can I ask who is calling?"

"Bella. She gave me this number earlier today."

"Would you like me to forward your call to her room? Your name is on the list of people who must be immediately sent to her room if necessary." I giggled quietly. Why did it not surprise me that she would have done something like that…

"Yes please," I replied before hearing the hold tone.

I jumped when I heard a voice at the other end of the line. "Bella!?"

"Hi Jacqui. You said you wanted me to call about the wedding?"

"Ohmigosh! YES! Okay, so I wanted to know what your favourite colour was…and Edward's too!" she quickly added a little louder than necessary.

"Mine is gold…or green," I paused thinking for a moment about Edward's. He had never actually told me his favourite colour per se, but I did know one thing. "Edward always says that blue is his favourite colour on me. Does that help?"

I heard her sigh, "That is so sweet. I mean, yes that helps a lot. Thank you, Bella. So, did you do much planning today?"

I yawned and remembered that I had actually come up to go to bed. "Jacqui, I don't want to be rude but I am really tired. Can I call you back later; I just want to get to sleep."

"Of course! How rude of me, sorry. I forgot that you need to sleep. I'm very, very sorry. I'll call you tomorrow," she said in a rushed voice. "Have a good sleep. And say hi to Edward for me. Bye."

I went to reply but she had hung up. She must have heard my yawns. I placed the phone back by my bed and grabbed my sweat pants and shirt to have a shower.

As I turned the knob on my door, I heard voices down stairs. I had to strain myself to hear.

"Sorry to drop by so late, sir. I just wanted to say goodnight to Bella on my way home from camping. I would have been back earlier, but Emmett decided he wanted to play some baseball," said the velvet voice that I could hear a mile away.

"That's…okay, Edward. I'll go get Bells; just don't take too long. She was very tired and just went to get ready for bed." Then I heard Charlie's heavy footsteps against the stairs.

I opened the door, still holding my things, and acted completely oblivious to the fact that Edward was downstairs waiting for me.

"Time for bed, Dad?" I teased. "Just gonna go have a shower."

"Edward is down stairs waiting for you. Don't stay up too long, Bells. You were really tired before, and it's getting late," he mused before opening his bedroom door. I found that weird because he normally wouldn't have given us privacy.

I dropped my clothes and toiletries by the bathroom door and skipped down the stairs. I saw Edward's face change instantly and found it hard to believe that I ever doubted his love for me.

I ran down the last couple of stairs and straight into his open arms. His scent sent a wave of calm over me. "I missed you," I said into his chest.

He kissed the top of my head as usual. "I missed you too, Bella. How was your day?"

"Uneventful. Hunting?" His smile suddenly turned into a chuckle.

"How would you describe Emmett singing to the Backstreet Boys? I still cannot comprehend his taste in music, really."

I laughed and pulled him to the couch. "I would call that…a sight to see. Maybe he can sing at the wedding."

He abruptly became thoughtful, as if he was remembering something important. "Are you ready to go to bed?" he asked. I nodded and smiled at him.

"Let's finish the show for Charlie. I'll meet you in my room once I've had a shower." I stood up and made my way to the front door.

Edward gave me a sweet kiss on the lips. "Goodnight, Edward," I said a little louder than need be; and then he was gone, up to my window. I closed the door and ran to the bathroom to rush my shower.

Before too long, I was back in my bedroom, making my way to the man lying on my bed. He had his eyes closed, and if I hadn't known any better I would have thought he was sleeping.

He opened his arms for me, but his eyes remained closed. "I was just remembering the first night I stayed with you. I seem to be thinking of that night a lot lately."

I went over and joined him, wrapping my arms around his muscular body. "Why is that?"

"I'm not entirely sure. I suppose I'm just reminiscing. Anyway, you must be incredibly tired, let's get you to sleep."

I nodded and snuggled into him a little more. He placed the blanket around me and turned off my lamp. I felt his cool lips on my forehead. "Sleep well, my sweet Bella. I love you."

"I love you, too."

He started humming my lullaby, but it sounded different; almost like he was still deep in thought but still wanted me to sleep.

"Edward, what's on your mind?" I whispered sleepily.

"Nothing, Bella; I'm alright," he said sadly then continued humming.

Before I could ask any more questions, I fell into a deep sleep.

AN: sorry it's taken me forever. please review if you want me to keep writing, it helps a lot.

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