Second Chances Chapter 28 Bells are Ringing, a twilight fanfic

Ok, here is chapter 28. IT IS OVER 7,000 WORDS LONG!!! It is told from both pov. I hope you like it and links to the pictures of the dresses/shoes/tuxes/headband are on my profile. Also, the three songs have links on my profile too. I wanted to get this chapter out because I have finals this week and don't know when I will get the next chapter out (hopefully by like Tuesday of next week).

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Chapter 28 – Bells are Ringing

EPOV

After Alice left Emmett and Jasper arrived to hold me hostage. I was forced to stay in the hotel room and my keys were revoked. I was only allowed my cell phone if I promised to not call Bella. That didn't last long. I just missed her so damn much. I knew that the wait would be worth it but even if I had 10,000 lifetimes with her, it wouldn't be enough. I finally passed out to that tomorrow would come faster.

I awoke to sun streaming in the room and Emmett and Jasper sitting on the foot of my bed grinning at me cheesily.

"Eddie boy! Today's the day!" Emmett said with a little too much enthusiasm.

"Well now Edward, don't get too excited," Jasper added in with a grin.

"I am plenty excited enough," I said.

"Well, I am not feeling much excitement. I feel nervousness, anxiety, fear, worry, and some anger. Are you angry with us little brother?" Jasper played.

"Hmmm, let me think about this. Your wife kidnapped my fiancé and you two are holding me hostage. Yeah, a little bit of anger is acceptable," I said but then broke out into laughter. I really couldn't be angry with them. They were both in fear of their lives with their wives and I knew they were just following orders.

"Dude, you know that we are only doing this because Alice and Rose would kill us if we let you get away right?" Emmett said as if he could read my mind.

"I know. So, when do we head back?" I asked.

"We can head back at 1:00pm. The wedding is at 7," Jasper said. "Now, go shower because you stink and then it is breakfast time for the human."

Emmett burst into laughter on that comment because it was something I used to always say to Bella before everything happened. I crawled out of bed and headed for the shower.

Three hours later we were in the car and heading for Forks. It was only 6 hours until Bella would be mine forever. My leg started bouncing with my nerves and Jasper sent me a calming wave. I thanked him silently and he just nodded at me. We pulled up to Charlie's house at 1:30pm and headed inside to start getting ready for the day. I wondered what Bella was up to at that moment.

BPOV

Alice came and kidnapped me so that Edward and I wouldn't see each other before the wedding. I thought the whole tradition was ludicrous but it was tradition and we seemed to be following them. Alice took me to Charlie's house and made sure I had a good dinner before telling me to head to bed since tomorrow would be a busy day. I felt like a 5 year old being sent to bed at 8:30pm but I made it a point to never bet against Alice.

I tried to sneak a call to Edward but Alice was there before I could even push the first number and she confiscated my cell phone. I stuck my tongue out at her and decided to try sleep instead. I amazingly fell asleep quickly and dreamed of nothing but Edward. I was woken up at 11:00am and was shocked that I had slept so long.

Alice, Rosalie, Esme, Renee, and Sue were in my small room at Charlie's and were all standing there smiling. It was kind of creepy to see them all there, knowing they were watching me sleep.

"Breakfast," Alice sang as she produced a tray table with scrambled eggs, ham, toast, and a glass of orange juice. "I hope you enjoy Bella," Alice said as she started to set the food down on the bed but then suddenly froze. I could tell she was having a vision but couldn't point it out because of Renee. I got a whiff of the food and my stomach churned instantly. I knew then what her vision was, I was going to throw up. I jumped out of bed with my hand clamped over my mouth and bolted for the bathroom, barely making it in time.

When I was finished I discovered that everyone was watching me to see if I was ok.

"Must be nerves," I said as I got up off the floor and started to brush my teeth.

"Must be morning sickness," Renee chimed in. "I had it with you and it didn't kick in until almost the 4th month, which you are approaching."

"UGH!" I moaned while I finished brushing my teeth.

"Don't worry Bella," Esme started. "I am sure we can get Carlisle to prescribe you something. In fact, would you like me to call him and see if he has anything that he can run over?"

"That would be great!" I said and I returned to the bedroom. I settled on only eating the toast and the eggs, the ham didn't look too appetizing anymore.

Esme appeared in the room and said that Carlisle would be bringing over something called Reglan and that it would help with the morning sickness. I was grateful and my mood improved drastically with that information.

I finished eating and was ordered to shower. I lifted my arm and smelled myself to see if I stunk and everyone laughed at me. I got up and headed for the bathroom with Alice in tow.

"Alice, I can shower by myself," I said, looking at her uneasily.

"I know silly! I am just laying out the clothes you need to get dressed in after your shower. Is that ok?" Alice asked.

"Oh, yeah, sorry. I am just a little antsy today."

"I know. But Bella, it will be fine. Trust me, I've seen it. Well, most of it since the wolves will be coming and we know I can't see things when they are involved. But I just know that everything will be fine."

"Ok, I trust you Alice."

"Now, get in the shower. We have a wedding to go to!"

With that, Alice was out the door and I stepped into the steaming hot shower, feeling my tense muscles relax immediately. I finished up and dressed in the outfit that Alice had set on the counter for me. I giggled when I saw what it said. It was a white velour jumpsuit and a cobalt blue tank top. On the back of the jacket the words "Here Comes The…" were embroidered in cobalt blue and on the butt of the pants the word "Bride" was also embroidered in the same blue thread. I got dressed and noticed that the Cullen crest had also been embroidered on the front of the jacket, right over my heart. I almost cried and laughed at the same time over the outfit. I really felt like a Cullen.

I headed downstairs and all the girls were there. Esme had a pill bottle in her hand and a glass of water.

"Here Bella, these will help. You are to take one 30 minutes before each meal and another one 30 minutes before bedtime. They will prevent the nausea," Esme said and I thanked her, taking a pill and downing the glass of water.

"So, now what?" I asked, knowing that I wouldn't be able to control today.

"Now, we're going to the salon to all get our nails done. So, let's hit the road! Bella, you are with Rose and I, and Esme, Sue, and Renee are in the other car," Alice said as she grabbed my hand and whisked me out the door.

We went to the only nail salon in town and it only had 4 seats so Alice and Rose said that they would go last. We all settled in for our French manicures and pedicures. Alice had the idea to paint B&E in blue on everyone's big toe nails and I thought it was a cute idea. Everyone else either agreed with me or didn't want to upset me so when we were all said and done, all 6 of us walked out with B&E on display for the world. Well, displayed for the world if they were staring at our feet.

We got to the Cullen's house at 1:30pm and I immediately thought of Edward. I wondered what he was up to at that moment.

EPOV

We had been hanging around at Charlie's house for a while and I was starting to get hungry. Charlie decided to order pizza and 30 minutes later it was there. Phil, Charlie, and I chowed down on the pizza. Carlisle, Jasper, and Emmett had excused themselves from eating by saying they had eaten before getting there. Suddenly, a beer appeared in front of me from Charlie.

"Here son, drink, you look like you are about to throw up. A beer or two will do you some good," Charlie said and everyone laughed. I didn't feel like I was going to pass out but I did feel a little nervous. My leg had been bouncing nonstop since I got up that morning.

"Thanks," I said then took a big swig. Three beers later I was finally feeling fine and we decided to get ready. Charlie and Phil took turns in the shower while Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper, and I were in the living room hanging out.

When they were all done we got dressed in our tuxes and piled into two vehicles. I chose to ride with Charlie and Phil while Carlisle, Jasper, and Emmett rode together. We got to the house and the drive was cleared out and lined with thousands of twinkling white and blue lights. Every tree lining the driveway had a big white bow on it and they were connected the entire length of the driveway with white ribbon. We pulled up and parked in the garage then headed inside. It was just after 6:00pm. We headed inside and then I saw the look of panic cross Jasper's face. The next thing I knew Jasper and Carlisle were running upstairs and I was right behind them, followed by Charlie and Phil. We all heard Alice yell for Carlisle. Something was wrong.

BPOV

We headed upstairs once we got to the house. I was led upstairs because I had been blindfolded the moment we pulled into the driveway. All I had seen so far was the lights, ribbons, and bows on the trees.

We got upstairs and the blindfold was removed. We were in Alice and Jasper's large room and I was seated at the vanity. Renee, Sue, and Esme started applying their own makeup while Rose and Alice started on me. I wasn't allowed to see what I looked like but I felt like they were putting entirely too much makeup on me. Esme started helping Renee and Sue with their hair and all of my mom's decided to go with elegant French twists. Alice and Rose started on my hair and I was curled and pinned up. The top part of my hair was pinned up and the bottom was left in loose curls down my shoulders and back. There were a few stray tendrils left hanging down in front of my face. Alice retrieved my grandmother's headband and slid it in place then got out a pair of tiny silver earrings. I put them in my ears.

Alice and Rose quickly did their makeup and hair then retrieved their bridesmaids' dresses. They were floor length blue and white dresses with floral and water designs on them. They had halter necks and ruffles of fabric cascading out from the empire waists.

Sue put on her dress, it was a floor length chocolate brown dress that had a ¾ length sleeve jacket. She was also wearing gold colored shoes and gold jewelry that contrasted beautifully with her russet skin. Renee dressed in hers and it was navy blue with lace and bead details and was gathered in an offset waist. It had a matching lace and beaded jacket and the dress was floor length. She slipped into a pair of strappy blue heels and I couldn't believe how beautiful she was. Esme appeared in her dress. It was floor length and made from a shimmery gold toned material. The waist had material crisscrossing over it and the shoulders were slung low. She put on a pair of gold heels and looked amazing.

"About time to get you in your dress Bella," Alice said.

"I wonder where the guys are," Renee commented.

"What?" I asked, cutting my eyes to her.

"Oh, well, it's after 6:00pm and they aren't here yet," Renee said nonchalantly.

"What??? They aren't here? What if Edward is backing out? This is too much for him. He can't handle being a husband and a father all at once. Oh no! He is going to stand me up!" I rambled as panic struck.

"Bella, Edward isn't going to leave you at the altar. He loves you too much," Esme said, trying to comfort me.

"Then something has happened to him! Oh my god he is hurt isn't he? I can't live if he leaves me again. I can't do this. I can't! OH!!!!!! Oh god, it hurts!" I screamed out as I clutched my stomach and fell to the floor.

"CARLISLE!!!" Alice screamed and everyone surrounded me on the floor. Suddenly Carlisle flew into the room followed by Jasper. I heard Edward and Charlie screaming and Emmett saying something. Someone was beating on the door to the room and Esme and Rosalie were holding it shut.

"Bella? What hurts Bella?" Carlisle asked and Jasper knelt beside me, placing a hand on my shoulder to calm me down.

"BELLA!" I heard Edward scream out. "Bella! Let me go Emmett! She needs me! Bella! I love you!"

I felt a lot better hearing him and Jasper's calming influence helped to settle the panic. Carlisle checked me over quickly but the pain in my stomach had disappeared the moment I heard Edward's voice.

"Edward?" I called out.

"Bella? Are you ok?" Edward replied from the other side of the door. Carlisle and Jasper helped me up and I walked over to the door, placing my hands on it as I leaned my face onto the wood.

"I'm fine. I just got a little worried that you weren't going to show."

"Oh love, I would never do that. You are my everything. I would never leave you."

"But…I just got so worried. I love you Edward."

"I love you too Bella. See you at the end of the aisle. I will wait for you there until the end of time."

"Me too Edward. I love you too."

I felt much better and walked back over to the chair at the vanity and sat down. Carlisle and Jasper excused themselves and I stripped quickly so I could put on my dress.

Alice retrieved the dress and I slipped into it. It was a white Grecian style dress with an empire waist and low cap shoulders. There was a crystal detailed band running around the empire waist and the material was gauzy and flowed nicely down to the floor. Sue and Renee helped me into the garter belt while Esme put the Cullen family necklace on me. Then Rose put the bracelet on my wrist. The only thing I lacked was shoes. Alice pulled out a pair of white flats that had what looked like crystals attached to them. She informed me that they were actually diamonds and I freaked out! I can't walk down the aisle in diamond shoes! What if I lose one of them?

"Bella, calm down! You won't lose any of the diamonds and I didn't pay anything for the shoes. Well, not lately anyways. I actually bought those years ago and never had a chance to wear them. Now, put them on and let's get you married!" Alice said.

I took a deep breath and slipped my feet into the shoes.

"Are you ready to see what you look like?" Rose asked. I nodded and she opened the doors to the floor length mirror, revealing my reflection. I gasped and then my jaw dropped. I looked beautiful. There was a knock at the door. Alice called for them to enter and it was Charlie. He froze the moment he saw me then crossed the room quickly, pulling me into a hug.

"You look amazing Bells! You aren't my little girl anymore," Charlie said, tears choking his voice.

"Thanks dad, I love you," I replied, hugging him back.

"It's time," Esme said and she, Sue, and Renee disappeared from the room.

"May I?" Charlie said as he presented me with his elbow. I nodded and slipped my hand into his arm and took a deep breath.

EPOV

"CARLISLE!!!" Alice screamed and Emmett had to hold me back but I was beating on the door to Alice's room trying to get to her.

"BELLA!" I screamed out. "Bella! Let me go Emmett! She needs me! Bella! I love you!" I called out. I was still fighting off Emmett and Charlie and Phil had joined in trying to hold me back. I was still fighting them when I heard Bella.

"Edward?" she called out softly. They let me go then and I walked to the door and placed my hands on it, resting my face against the smooth wood of the door.

"Bella? Are you ok?" I asked. I heard movement on the other side of the door then Bella spoke from the other side.

"I'm fine. I just got a little worried that you weren't going to show."

"Oh love, I would never do that. You are my everything. I would never leave you."

"But…I just got so worried. I love you Edward."

"I love you to Bella. See you at the end of the aisle. I will wait for you there until the end of time."

"Me too Edward. I love you too."

I stepped back from the door and took a deep breath before heading downstairs with Emmett, Phil, and Charlie. Jasper and Carlisle were right behind us. I wanted to ask Carlisle what happened but guests started arriving for the wedding. Everyone was being seated in the huge tent in the back yard. Soon, Esme, Renee, and Sue came downstairs and they were ushered to their seats by Carlisle, Phil, and Emmett.

Carlisle came up to me and said "it's time." I took a deep breath and made my way to the end of the aisle, waiting at the altar for my life. I would truly wait until the end of time for her. I looked over the sea of faces sitting there to witness us. I saw Jacob and Crystal, Angela and Ben, Mike and ugh Jessica, Connor came down from Denali and was with Wyatt and Irina, and Timmy and Kate. Thankfully Tanya wasn't there. I think she would have been killed if she had showed up. I noticed Seth and Leah Clearwater sitting behind Charlie and Sue. I kept looking over the sea of faces then the music started. It was Bella's lullaby. I had recorded it before everything had happened and I thought it would be perfect for her to walk down the aisle to.

I saw Emmett and Rosalie first. They were walking down the aisle with their arms linked and were soon followed by Alice and Jasper. Emmett and Jasper were my groomsmen and Alice and Rosalie were Bella's bridesmaids. The music got a little louder then she appeared, an angel dressed in white. The pure perfection of beauty and she was looking only at me. My knees started to weaken and my heart raced as she started walking towards me, her arm linked with Charlie's, a soft smile on her lips and a twinkle of tears in her eyes.

BPOV

Charlie and I headed slowly down the stairs behind Rosalie and Alice. When they got to the bottom of the stairs I saw Emmett and Jasper waiting, smiles plastered on their faces at the sight of their wives. I wondered if Edward would be wearing the same smile. We walked toward the back door and stepped out into the crisp September air.

We headed for the opening of the large tent and I heard the music playing, my lullaby. I choked back a tear, willing myself to not cry just yet. I paused and Charlie looked at me with a puzzled expression.

"Bells? Are you ok? You still want to go through with this right?" Charlie asked me.

"Yes, it's just these are my last moments as a Swan. I wanted to savor the moment with my dad," I said and he smiled brightly then turned away, wiping at his face. I didn't ask if he was crying, I didn't have to. "Ok, I am ready."

We stepped into the opening of the tent and everyone stood, staring at me. I didn't notice anyone but my Edward, waiting right where he said he would be, at the end of the aisle. He looked stunning in his simple black tux and he was wearing the biggest and proudest crooked smile I had ever seen him wear. I smiled at him and fought back the tears in my eyes.

I walked down the aisle one step at a time towards my world, Edward, and all I could think of is 'I hope I don't lose a diamond, I hope I don't lose a diamond, I hope I don't lose a diamond.' I was more nervous about the damn shoes that Alice insisted I wore than about getting married. I didn't need to be nervous about marrying Edward, he promised me he would wait forever for me and he was there.

I reached the end of the aisle and the preacher, Angela's father Mr. Weber, asked who was giving me away and Charlie proudly answered him. He kissed me on the cheek then headed to his seat as I turned to Edward, our eyes gazing into each other's. I saw all the love and desire and emotion that I was feeling mirrored back at me.

The ceremony started and I handed my simple Calla Lily bouquet to Alice and placed my hands in Edward's. I barely remember hearing a word that Mr. Weber was saying until it was time for the vows.

Edward spoke first. He looked nervous and took a deep breath. Then his words flowed out. "Bella, when you came into my life I was a lonely shadow of a man. I was so blinded by your brilliant light that I was terrified to get too close to you. However, like a magnet I was drawn to you. Everything about you intrigued me and made me crave more. Not a day goes by that I don't experience something new with you. After everything that happened and losing you for those years I have learned to appreciate everything that I have with you. Second chances are not often granted and ours will always be cherished by me. I will worship you every second of every day of our lives from now until the end of our days. I look forward to growing old with you Isabella and loving you more each day. There will never be enough days in all of eternity for me to show you how much I love you and to give you all the love you deserve. Our second chance is proof enough that we are soul mates and I will devote my life to making sure that I will never waste a moment of my second chance with you."

Edward finished and I squeezed his hands tightly. I had tears streaming down my face and he released one of my hands to wipe them gently away. I leaned into his hand then Mr. Weber said that it was my turn. I took a deep breath and hoped that I would remember all the things I had written down.

"Edward, the day that we met I could never have imagined us being here today. The disgusted look you gave me that day made me wonder why you hated me without even knowing me. Even with all the looks you gave me and the way you made me feel, I felt drawn to you, yet you ignored me. Then the heavens opened up and your angelic voice came into my life, forever changing me. I fell in love you instantly and you completed my soul even though I didn't know part of it was missing. Then you were wrenched from my life and I was devastated. I felt completely empty without your love. My world stopped spinning and was frozen in place. The day you came back the warmth of your love thawed my heart. You brought me back to life and gave me a reason to live. I live to hear your voice, I breathe to smell your scent, I feel to experience your touch, and I sleep to do so in your arms. Second chances or not, you have always had my undying love." I finished and he had the same tears in his eyes. My voice had struggled to maintain throughout the vows. Edward was grinning my favorite crooked smile and I felt his love pour into me.

Mr. Weber announced that it was time for the rings and Alice and Jasper handed them to him. He gave Edward my ring and asked him to repeat the words. Edward spoke his angelic voice to me as he slipped the ring onto my finger. "With this ring, I thee wed."

Mr. Weber handed me his ring, that I had 'Keeper of my heart' engraved on, and had me repeat the same words. "With this ring, I thee wed."

Mr. Weber placed our hands together and announced loudly, "I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride."

Edward didn't waste a second and before I knew it his lips were on mine and then I was being bent over backwards, like in the old movies, his lips never leaving mine. A bunch of whistles erupted from everyone and there was clapping and cheering too. Edward helped me back into a standing position and kissed me one more time. I was completely flustered.

Mr. Weber spoke one more time to say, "I give you Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen." Everyone stood up and clapped. I saw people wiping tears away as Edward and I made our way down the aisle followed by Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Rose, and then Carlisle, Esme, Charlie, Sue, Renee, and Phil. We exited the tent and Alice went into major pixie mode with the photographer, arranging us all for picture after picture.

When she was satisfied that I couldn't see anymore from the flash she put the camera down and headed for the reception tent. Everyone entered before Edward and I and we were announced by Carlisle.

"I present Bella and Edward Cullen," Carlisle said as Edward and I entered the tent full of tables and a buffet of food and all of our friends and family. I finally noticed who was all in attendance. I saw Jacob and Crystal, Angela and Ben, Mike and Jessica, Connor, Wyatt and Irina, and Timmy and Kate. I also saw my new siblings, Seth and Leah sitting with Sue, Charlie, Phil, Renee, Esme, and Carlisle. Alice, Rose, Emmett, and Jasper were seated at the main table where there were two empty chairs for Edward and me. Before we could sit down though, Alice picked up a microphone and announced the first dance for Edward and me.

"Edward, please don't let me fall," I whispered to him through my grin and squeezed his hand.

"Never my love. I would never let you fall," Edward said as we took our positions in the middle of the dance floor. The music started to the song I had chosen, Ella Fitzgerald's Someone to Watch over Me. Edward wrapped his arms around me and started to lead me in a slow waltz, singing the words along with the song.

Someone to Watch over Me – Ella Fitzgerald

There's a saying old says that love is blind
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet

He's the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?

There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me

Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Wont you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me

I wanted to close my eyes and enjoy this moment but I couldn't bring myself to break my gaze from his eyes. I kept staring into the eyes of my love, my life, my forever and he stared back at me. He would lean in to kiss me but would never break the gaze, almost as if he did, that he would find that this was all a dream. The song ended and Edward kissed me deeply then said "I love you."

"I love you too," I said then the music started back up. I recognized the tune. It was Mark Wills' I Do. Edward started singing to me the moment the words started and the tears started to flow freely down my face but I was smiling the entire time, looking into the deeply beautiful eyes of my husband.

I do (Cherish You) – Mark Wills

All I am, all I'll be
Everything in this world
All that I'll ever need
Is in your eyes
Shining at me
When you smile I can feel
All my passion unfolding
Your hand brushes mine
And a thousand sensations
Seduce me 'cause I

Edward spun me slowly then pulled me in for a kiss before resuming singing.

I do cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
I do

"I do Bella, I love you with all of my heart," Edward said then started singing again.

In my world, before you
I lived outside my emotions
Didn't know where I was going
'Till that day I found you
How you opened my life
To a new paradise
In a world torn by change
Still with all my heart
'Till my dying day

Edward pulled me tightly to him and kissed me on the lips.

"I love you too," I said through my tears then felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Charlie standing there wearing the biggest smile I had ever seen him wear. He still had the tears in his eyes that I had seen right before I walked down the aisle with him.

"May I have this dance?" Charlie asked as he bowed and reached out his hand.

"Of course dad! I would never deny you this," I said as I placed my hand in his and stepped close to him. The music started and I noticed the song immediately. It was something I used to hear Charlie listen to late at night when I would visit. It was Daddy's Angel and I never found out who sang it but it was beautiful. The words made me picture all of the times I had spent with Charlie and I suddenly understood the meaning behind the song for him.

Daddy's Angel - Lyrics

I'm giving you away
But I'm not letting go
The memories, they flood my mind
Of the little girl I know

Once upon a time
You held my hand so tight
You'd close your eyes and say a prayer
Then I'd kiss your head goodnight

As we dance I keep our love deep within my heart
And thank God for giving me this angel in my arms…

You're my little angel
So baby don't you cry
It's time to spread your wings and fly
If there's one thing this father knows
The hardest part is letting go
But you will still always be…
Daddy's little angel

"You've grown up on me Bells. But no matter what you will always be my little girl," Charlie said then kissed me on my forehead before wiping away a tear from my cheek.

It seems like yesterday
Has come and gone so fast
Now my baby's all grown up
But the memories will last

It's hard to say goodbye
When you've always been so near
But for now I'll hold you tight
Like those times that I hold dear

As we dance I keep our love deep within my heart
And thank God for giving me this angel in my arms…

Charlie pulled me tighter so we were practically hugging and just swaying to the music.

When you were young, I used to laugh
At the funny things you'd say
Right now I just can't help but smile…
On this blessed day

I'm giving you away, but I'm not letting go...

The music came to an end but I didn't want to let go of Charlie. I loved my dad so much and wished that I had spent more time with him while I was growing up. Charlie hugged me tightly and whispered "I love you Bella. You will always be my little angel."

I cried and kissed him on the cheek then stepped back. Everyone was clapping and cameras were flashing all around us. Edward appeared by my side and Charlie handed me reluctantly back to Edward.

"Take care of my little girl," Charlie said to Edward.

"I will Charlie. Thank you for giving her to me," Edward replied then Charlie embraced him in a hug which Edward returned. They separated quickly then Alice appeared by my side.

"Bella…" Alice sang to me. "Tell me you love me."

"I love you?" I said with a confused look.

"I have your reception dress upstairs for you. You can go change now if you want," Alice said and I pulled her into a quick hug before kissing Edward.

"I will be right back!" I said then hurried off to the house.

EPOV

Bella looked beautiful in my arms but I had to hand her over to Charlie. The song that played pulled at my heart. I knew that I would feel the same way when my little girl got married. When the song came to an end I went back to Bella's side.

"Take care of my little girl," Charlie said to me.

"I will Charlie. Thank you for giving her to me," I replied then Charlie surprised me when he pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back. Alice appeared and was grinning madly.

"Bella…" Alice sang in her pixie voice. "Tell me you love me."

"I love you?" Bella said with a confused look.

"I have your reception dress upstairs for you. You can go change now if you want," Alice said and Bella pulled her into a quick hug before kissing me.

"I will be right back!" Bella said then hurried off to the house.

I started talking to the guests and saw Jacob approaching me.

"Hey man!" Jacob said as he pulled me into a half hug.

"Hey Jacob!" I replied.

"You are one lucky man to have Bella. She sure looks beautiful tonight. But then again, she looks beautiful every night," Jacob said with a laugh.

"She sure does," I replied then looked around for her. She had been gone about 20 minutes already and I didn't think it would take that long to change.

I excused myself from Jacob and went to find Alice to see if she had seen Bella.

"Alice," I called out when I spotted her. "Have you seen Bella? I thought she would be done by now."

"No," Alice replied. "I was just about to go look for her."

We were interrupted by Jasper who doubled over and looked at us with a pained expression. "BELLA!" he screamed out then pointed for the house. We all took off running and Carlisle, Phil, Emmett, and Charlie followed behind us. Everyone had to keep up their appearances so I was able to keep up with them. We ran upstairs and heard Bella crying and screaming. Jasper burst through the door first and I followed right behind him.

I was not prepared for what I saw. Mike Newton had Bella pinned to the wall with his left hand. It was wrapped around her throat. His right hand was raised up and he was about to slap her. I grabbed his right hand and twisted it back. I heard the bone snap and he screamed out in pain, releasing Bella who collapsed to the floor, coughing and choking.

I didn't even realize what I was doing until I was doing it. I started punching him in the face with everything I had. He tried to block me with his left arm but I would just punch around it. Finally Emmett and Jasper pulled me off of Mike and calmed me down. Charlie was restraining Mike and Carlisle and Alice were tending to Bella.

Charlie pulled out his phone and dialed a number. Then I heard him instruct someone to come to the Cullen's house and arrest Mike. Charlie led Mike out of the room and I immediately ran to Bella.

"Bella, baby, tell me you are alright. Please be ok," I pleaded with her.

Bella wrapped her arms around my neck and said "I'm fine Edward. I'm ok."

I helped her up and decided that I would never let her out of my sight again. I thanked everyone then pulled Bella into another hug. Esme, Rosalie, and Renee appeared just then and we told them that Bella was fine.

"Can we just go back to the party?" Bella asked.

"Are you sure love?" I asked her.

"Yes, I just want to forget about this."

"Ok, let's get back down there."

We headed back to the party and Bella immediately seemed better. I noticed Jessica leave the tent in a rush. I led Bella to her seat then retrieved a plate of food for her and me. The rest of attendees were already eating. We finished up and Bella was pulled into dances with Emmett, Jasper, Carlisle, Phil, Connor, Wyatt, Timmy, and even Jacob. I watched her sway and turn in her beautiful white dress and shoes. She looked so happy finally. I watched her dance and laugh and talk with everyone.

While she was dancing with all the guys I danced with Esme, Renee, Sue, Alice, and Rosalie. The time passed with the music and I quickly forgot how late it was getting. Alice walked up to me and whispered, "It's time to head out Edward."

I hugged her and went to get Bella who had just finished another dance with Carlisle. "Bella love, it's time to head out. We have a flight to catch."

"OH! Where are we going? I can't believe that you still won't tell me," Bella said with a playful pout.

"You will see when we get to the terminal." I took her hand in mine and Carlisle announced that we would be making our exit. Everyone filed out of the tent and I pulled Bella into a deep kiss before taking her hand and walking out of the tent. We walked through the house and out the front door. Everyone was lined up waiting for us. Bella and I smiled, kissed each other one more time then ran through the barrage of bird seed. I felt a few pieces sting and knew they came from Emmett. I would have to get him back later for it. We reached the limousine that had arrived for us and climbed in.

The limo headed out of the drive and towards Port Angeles. We arrived and the driver opened the door for us before retrieving the luggage from the trunk. Alice had packed for us. We walked inside and I checked us in.

"Chicago?" Bella asked. "Your parents' house?"

"Yep! Is that ok?" I asked, suddenly anxious on whether or not she would like the idea of Chicago for our honeymoon.

"It's perfect Edward!" Bella exclaimed before she pulled me in to a big hug and kiss. I took her hand and we headed for the terminal and our honeymoon.

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