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"Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the bride and groom's first dance." Alice announced. Edward stood up and held out his hand for me to take. I smiled and let him lead me out into the hardwood dance floor that Alice and the others set up. The band started playing Like a Star by Corinne Bailey Rae.
Edward and I started swaying to the music just like Jasper taught me. It was a good thing the song was in time with our practice music. I didn't have to look at my feet. All I saw were those beautiful golden yes. His voice snapped me out of my reverie.
"Are you happy?" he asked me while we danced.
"Is that a trick question?" I countered. He laughed melodiously and placed his cheek beside mine.
"Well I for one am miserable," said Edward. I chuckled as he spun me. We didn't tackle that on our lessons but I was grateful I didn't fall or something worse. If anything, I was actually graceful. After the song, Alice announced that I was now supposed to dance with Charlie. Now that caught me off guard but I was happy nonetheless. I held out my hand as he took it and started leading me on the dance floor.
"My baby girl is all grown up," said Charlie. I've never heard him call me his baby girl before and that made me smile.
"I'll always be your baby girl." I told him thoughtfully.
"Be happy, Bella," said Charlie. "It's all I want. If Edward gives you any trouble, you run back to me and I'll take out my shotgun." I laughed and hugged him while we danced.
"I love you, dad." I told him as I cried on his shoulder. It was a good thing they put water-proof make-up on me this time.
"I love you too, Bells." After dancing with Charlie, Carlisle was next and then Jasper and Emmett. Edward danced with Renee as well and then his sisters. Edward and I were back in each other's arms again after a few minutes of rest.
"I'm happy," said Edward as he held me close while we danced.
"I thought you were miserable?" I joked.
"After today, I doubt if I will ever feel misery ever again," said Edward.
"Well, I don't even know if there's a word for whatever I feel right now," I told him.
"Would you care to explain?" he asked. I nodded and told him how I felt.
"I feel like this is the first time I've ever been so happy. It's like the first time because it's the happiest I've ever felt for once in my life, like all those other moments can't compare. Give me a billion dollars, pull a star from out of the sky, or even take me to heaven; none of those can make me feel happier than I am now." Edward smiled at me lovingly and then kissed me sweetly on the lips.
While everyone was having dinner, we walked around talking to the guests. Everyone congratulated us and told us how beautiful the ceremony was. They also complimented Alice on decorating the whole place. Finally it was time to say goodbye. First, Edward and I went over to our classmates. Jessica was a little overemotional with all the hugging and the crying. Angela however, hugged me and wished me the best. Edward even shook hands with Mike as he congratulated us.
Edward left me a little later so I could say goodbye to my parents. Renee was very emotional about it but Charlie and I already said goodbye, so all he did was tell us to take care. I promised that I would send post cards and call them regularly. I hugged them and I really felt like it was the last time.
"Bella?" said Edward as he walked over to us. "I'm afraid it's time for us to go." Renee kissed me on the cheek one last time and they both said goodbye and went over to Phil who was waiting by Charlie's cruiser.
"Let's go," said Edward as he took my hand and led me to the Vanquish. We waved goodbye to the others as we slid inside. After that, I held Edward's hand all the way to our new life.