Beta'd by the wonderful Daphodil, any other mistakes are all me!
Dream or Reality
Chapter 16
Bella POV
"Ugh," I groan with my head in the toilet. Alice holds my hair for me.
It's my wedding day and I'm currently throwing up — for the third damn time today. I'd been feeling off for days and thought it was nerves, but now I'm not so sure.
"Sweetie, why don't you try laying down? You don't have to start getting dressed for another couple of hours." She rubs soothing circles on my back.
I lay my head on the toilet seat but rethink it when the smell of toilet water assaults my nostrils, causing another round of nausea.
"Fuck. Fuck. Fuck." I grumble as I stand to my feet.
"You must really be sick, you rarely ever curse," Alice says as she runs the water in the sink.
My eyes find my reflection in the mirror and tears run down my face.
"How am I supposed to get married in less than nine hours? I look awful!" I cry as she pushes me down on the now closed toilet seat.
Angela rushes into the bathroom. We all are staying at Salish Lodge & Spa for the wedding; it's only a forty-minute drive from Seattle, so it will not take the small group of people we've invited long to get here.
Once we leave the Lodge, we'll go back to our apartment.
Our apartment.
I basically have been living with him for a few months but the last of my stuff was officially moved in Thursday. We were done in a few hours since I really never had much.
Angela thrust a bottle of water and a small package of saltines at me.
"Rose went to get the other thing," she says to Alice.
I gulp down the water desperate to taste something other than last night's dinner, and wonder why my friends are speaking in code.
"What other thing?" I ask, clueless.
Angela kneels down in front of me. "Bell, when did you last have your period?"
I roll my eyes at her use of my childhood nickname. "Ange, I'm not pregnant. Something just isn't agreeing with my stomach."
Alice puts a cold cloth on my forehead. It feels heaven sent so I close my eyes and let the cold seep through my over-heated body.
"If you're not pregnant then tell us when was your last period." Alice raises a perfectly arched eyebrow at me.
My last period? My mind searches for when was the last time I worried about tampons or not wearing white and I can't seem to remember. I know, I had it about a week before we had sex the first time, but that can't be right. Can it?
All I can remember is weeks of sex —, great sex all the time, non-stop. I feel the color drain from my face as the realization hits me.
Non-stop sex for nearly three months.
Shit.
Shit.
Shit.
Rose comes into the bathroom holding a brown paper bag. All eyes are on me, and my eyes are on the bag.
"I take it you two told her our theory? She looks like she's seen a ghost or figured out she's pregnant," Rose says, taking the pregnancy test out of the bag.
"Bella, look at me. This does not change anything. That man loves you with every fiber of his being. Any one can see that." Angela rubs my shoulder.
"She's right. He put both Rose and me in our place when we questioned his feelings for you," Alice adds, putting the towel under the cold water again.
"Just take the test. You know he loves you, right?" Rose hands me the box.
"I know he loves me," I whisper. "It's not that. He's going to be leaving me soon. My parents aren't speaking to me. I can't have this baby alone!" The panic overtakes me and tears fall freely again.
"Girls. What is going on?" Esme walks into the large bathroom and her attention immediately goes to the pregnancy test in my hand.
"OHMYGOD! I'm going to be a grandma!"
Before I can do anything else, Esme basically knocks the others out of the way and scoops me up into a fierce embrace. Her hug is everything I needed. My body goes limp and I cry my heart out. I think everything is just adding up, and the baby is the icing on the cake.
The best type of icing, but I can't help but wonder how I'm going to do this with Edward clear across the world.
"Oh, Bella. Everything is going to be fine. Just take the test. Whatever the results are, we are your family no matter what. You've been our daughter since Edward brought you into our lives." She gives me one last squeeze and then walks to the bathroom door, giving each of the girls a look on her way out.
One by one my friends give me a hug and whisper encouragement in my ear before I'm sitting alone and staring at the pregnancy test.
"You have perfect timing little one." I pat my flat stomach not really needing the pregnancy test.
Who the hell am I kidding? I know Sarge impregnated me. I knew as soon as the girls suggested it.
I start smiling like a loon as I imagine my green-eyed baby with a head full of bronze hair.
My tears immediately stop.
~~DOR~~
By one o'clock I'm on my third sleeve of crackers and third glass of seltzer water. The queasiness is gone and all that's left is a bundle of nerves.
I'm pregnant.
Esme, Angela, Rose, and Alice are all ecstatic. Mrs. Webber appointed herself overseer of the wedding, bossing around the very flamboyant Lodge wedding planner.
I'm pretty happy about the baby myself after the initial freak out ended. Now I just have to tell Edward that he's going to be a daddy. I'm a little worried about his reaction. He's already a caveman with just me, but now I'm having his baby.
Somehow, him throwing me over his shoulder and moving me to a remote island doesn't seem too extreme for Sarge.
"Bella, the photographer is here. Are you ready to put on your dress?" Alice asks nervously.
I know she's scared I'm going to ruin my dress with my morning sickness but I honestly think it has passed for now.
"I'm ready." I smile at her.
I rise from my seat on the bed and wipe the crumbs off my face and hands.
Angela comes into the room with my dress. Rose is behind her holding my veil and a small box in her hand.
"You ready to get dress, Mommy?" Angela asks sweetly.
Everyone is too excited about the baby, and I hope they don't tell Edward before I get a chance.
Rose bounces into the room and holds the tiny box out to me.
"Emmett brought this by last night. Edward wanted you to have it." She hands me the small box.
My hand ghosts over the velvety material of the box. When I open it, tears pool in my eyes at the sight of the simple chain.
It's beautiful.
A thin gold chain cradles a small heart with a simple "E" engraved on it.
"Bella, don't cry, you'll ruin your make up!" Alice yells as she rushes over to delicately pat under my eyes.
"I can't help it. I'm marrying the most amazing man." I smile at the faces around me.
"You're pretty fucking amazing too, don't forget that," Angela says, taking the chain out of my hand before putting it around my neck.
"It's perfect. Now let's get you dressed. You're getting married!" Rose jumps up and down in a very un-Rose-like manner.
I'm getting married! Now I just have to tell my husband that we're having a baby.
Edward POV
I walk out to where the wedding will be held to find most of our thirty or so guest have arrived. The guest consist of a few of Bella's friends from school, my small family, and a few of my parents friends. A few soldiers' friends of mine took the trip from Seattle. Even a few people from Forks took the trek to see one of their hometown girls get married.
It says a lot about who Bella is when non-family members will come to our wedding but her mom and dad won't.
My mother runs up to me and wraps me up in a bear hug.
"Edward! I'm so happy. You have made me so proud." She gives me a teary eyed smile before she rushes off.
If I thought that was weird it's nothing compared to when Angela stops me.
"Hey Daddy! I'm so happy for you and Bella!" She rushes off,
"Did she just call me Daddy?" I look at Jasper, trying to figure crazy-ass Angela out.
"Maybe Bella told her about your freaky daddy fetish." He jokes as we continue to walk to the flower-covered gazebo.
"Fuck you," I tell him, bumping him with my shoulders.
I smile at a few people, nodding in acknowledgement. My mother whispers something in my father's ear and he starts smiling like he hit the damn lottery. He takes her in his arms and gets teary eyed. My mom dabs at her own tears, and I wonder what the hell is going on with everyone.
"Is it me or is everyone acting weird?"
Jasper follows my line of sight to where both my parents are crying and hugging each other.
They really are fucking scaring me.
Whatever it is, I'll find out after the wedding. I want to make my girl my wife more than anything in this fucking world.
Whatever it is, can wait.
I continue to walk down the grass aisle that is lined with tall white pillars flowing with white fucking roses wrapped in pink ribbons. Once I reach the flower-covered archway that faces a beautiful waterfall, I take a deep breath to calm my damn nerves.
Reverend Smith walks up the aisle greeting everyone. His smile is wide when he approaches me. He's been my pastor since I was a kid.
He greets Jasper and then turns to me.
"Edward! I've never been so happy to marry anyone. I'm honored to be apart of this special day," he says patting me on the back.
"Thank you, Rev. You know I wouldn't let anyone else preside over the ceremony. You've gotten me out of some pretty tight spots when I was a kid," I tell him internally cringing at what a little shit I was.
He laughs while he opens the Bible. "I'm just glad you straightened out, and Isabella is a beautiful woman."
"Straightened out is a stretch, Reverend, but Bella does have him wrapped around her finger," Jasper adds.
The wedding planner runs up to tells us the ceremony is about to start.
The music starts causing the talking around the small outside area to cease. You can feel the excitement in the air. Every part of me seems to fill with anticipation, and I feel like I did when I graduated from Basic, like I'm on the verge of something great, like I have a fucking purpose is this crazy ass world.
When my parents walk down the aisle all happy smiles and tears, my stomach tightens in anticipation for the moment when Bella is finally my wife.
My mother takes her seat while my father walks back down the aisle. Next is Rose and Emmett. He's smiling like a loon with her by his side. She's wearing some off the shoulder pink flowy shit.
They finally reach Jasper and me, separating reluctantly. Emmett gives me a big ass bear hug before he finally releases me.
"Bella looks fucking amazing," He says while Reverend Smith gives him a warning look.
I have to admit that I'm a little piss that Emmett saw my bride before I did, but I know what he says is right. Bella probably looks fucking amazing.
Next is Alice who is wearing the same dress as Rose but a darker shade of pink. She practically bounces down the aisle. Her eyes are on Jasper as she smiles widely. Angela follows in the same dress. Bella said some shit about Alice being Maid of Honor and Angela being Matron of Honor, but I honestly don't know the difference.
Angela's husband, Ben, arrived this morning; she only has eyes for him as she finally reaches the archway. My eyes are now glued to the door, where my future is.
My heart is beating out of my chest as I await for my life to finally begin. It seems to be taking for fucking ever. The music changes to the bridal march, and I try not to hyperventilate.
Slow breaths in and out.
I can feel the sweat trickling down the side of my head. I wipe at it quickly. The crowd stands and faces the entry-way. The air is filled with anticipation as everyone awaits the beautiful woman that will become my wife.
And then…
She appears.
She's a vision in white. Her hand is delicately wrapped around my father's arm as she stands facing me. Tears form in my eyes unwillingly, and I know that this is the moment I've been waiting for my entire life.
I've been waiting for her.
My Bella.
My Tiny.
My wife.
She walks down the aisle, her eyes on me. Tears form as she takes a step closer to our forever.
Fuck, I'm such a pussy. A few tears escape and I let them fall as she comes closer and closer to me. Her and Dad stop in front of me and Reverend Smith. My father places Bella's hand in mine, and I know I'm home.
The ceremony passes by in a flash, or I just block Rev out because Bella is so fucking beautiful in her long white dress, that shows off her curvy figure, and perky breasts. Her make-up is flawless; she's all natural looking with light colors of eye shadow, and lipstick. I'm not sure what else they put on her, but whatever the fuck it is they made her already beautiful face, glow. Her hair is up in loose curls that frame her perfect face; a few curls fall down her back.
God I love this woman.
I'm crying just as much as Bella. I just never thought I would find someone that I could love this much, more than my own fucking life.
"Edward?" Bella whispers.
I look up to see everyone's eyes on me. I look at Bella and see panic in her beautiful eyes. Rev looks at me again.
"Edward, your vows." He's speaking slowly as if he's talking to a child.
I squeeze Bella's hands giving her a reassuring smile. She visibly relaxes.
I look into her tear-filled eyes, blinking back my own tears.
"I, Edward Anthony Cullen, take thee, Isabella Marie Swan, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health…"
She removes one of her hands from my own and wipe my tears. Her hand is soft on my clean shaven face, and I take a deep breath; and continue my vows, "To love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and there to I pledge myself to you. Forever, Bella."
Her smile is radiant as her own tears fall.
Bella
Reverend Smith turns to me, and smiles. "Isabella."
I remove my hand from Edward's handsome face and place it back into his hands. Taking a deep breath I begin saying vows that will tie me to this man for the rest of my life.
"I, Isabella Marie Swan, take thee, Edward Anthony Cullen, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge myself to you and only you. You are my heart and soul, Edward. I love you."
I let out a deep breath as Reverend Smith pronounces us husband and wife. Edward is bouncing on his heels like a hyper little boy. The smile on my face is wide and permanent as Reverend Smith faces us.
"Edward and Bella, you have consented together in holy matrimony before God, have pledged your vows to each other, and have exchanged rings as tokens of your love and commitment to each other. In accordance with the laws of the state of Washington, with the authority of God's Word, and with great joy, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."
Edward practically snatches me towards him covering my lips with his in a hungry kiss. Our tongues fight and teeth clash in a frenzy of passion. His large hand wraps around the back of my neck while my arms wrap around his pulling him closer to me. Our usual passion is increased ten folds and I'm vaguely aware of our guest giggling at our display of affection.
Reverend Smith clears his throat. "Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen."
I try to pull away from Edward but he is not having it, and I honestly do not want to be apart from him either. We come up for air staring into each other's eyes. I can feel every ounce of his love, and I remember the tiny life we created growing inside of me. My tears come down again; he catches my tears with his kisses.
"I love you so fucking much, baby." He pecks my lips with a sweet kiss.
Every emotion swarms through me and my only thought is that I have to tell my husband that he's going to be a father, so that's what I do.
"I'm pregnant." I blurt out.
Edward just stares at me for what seems like forever. The panic starts to hit me, but before the thought can fester his face breaks out into a radiant smile.
"I'm going to be a father?" he asks as his own tears form in his eyes.
I nod my head. Edward pulls me in for another kiss officially making me forget everyone else around us but the three of us.
My husband, our baby, and me.
A/N: Well here is the update! Sorry for the wait! The next chapter is written and in Daph's hands. Thanks for everyone still reading this! Love you all like cray!