Disclaimer: The wonderful Stephanie Meyer owns the characters. I'm just adding my own story.
"Spill Bella", Alice must've been psychic. I was still trying wrap my head around the fact that I enjoyed my date and that I kissed Mike Newton. Me? Bella? I wondered if there was something in the popcorn.
"There's not a lot to tell Al. We came and picked me up and gave me flowers, pink roses before you ask. We went to the movie, it was funny and we came home.", I didn't think I needed to mention the hand holding or kiss right then.
"That's all? I know you're hiding something Bella Swan. You know I'll be pissed if I find out any other details from another source so you'd be better of telling me. As my best friend you must also know I always win.", persuasive little pixie. I knew she was right, no one beats Alice Cullen.
"Right before I tell you can I just say it's not a big deal in anyway. Please do not deafen me with you're high pitched squealing I know you're so fond of . We may have held hands in the movies and when he took me home I may have kissed him.", I braced myself for the squeal that would leave feel like I was standing too close to the speakers at a concert.
"OHMYGODBELLA! What was it like? Did you see fireworks or was it like a damp squib? Did you full on kiss him?", I decided to cut her inquiry short.
" Calm down Ali it was just a brief kiss on the lips. I didn't see fireworks but it was nice. I think I actually like him I mean he's not what I was expecting at all.", my voice was almost unrecognisable to my own ears. It was all soft, totally not Bella.
"Oh B I'm so happy for you! When are you seeing him again?", Alice wasn't squealing anymore, her voice giggly and girly now.
"Monday at school. We never made any other plans. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I'm gonna head to bed now. Goodnight Al.", I happily sighed as she say her goodbyes and hung up the phone. I was tired but didn't think I'd be able to sleep. My fingers kept touching my lips and I smiled.
Fast forward two years.
I was standing wringing my hands nervously. The white satin felt foreign against my skin. I could feel every pin that was holding my hair up in the curls that Alice insisted was perfect. I took a deep breath as Charlie knocked on the door.
"We're up Bells. You ready to go?", Charlie looked uncharacteristically smart in his dark grey suit. He was fidgeting with his pale pink tie.
"Yeah let's go before I faint or something.", another deep breath, filling every inch of my lungs. I took my small bouquet from Alice who was beaming from ear to ear. She was wearing a shimmering silver gown that made her look like a fairy or an angel. I couldn't decide which and a small laugh escaped my lips as I thought of combinations of the two- a faingel, a geliry.
I managed to get downstairs and into the waiting Rolls Royce without falling on my ass. Did I mention I wasn't very graceful? I noticed there was a bottle of champagne on ice in the middle of the car with two glasses. Thank goodness for small mercies. A glass would calm my nerves.
We only had a short drive up to Alice's parents house. Esme and Carlisle insisted that I used their extensive garden for the ceremony and reception. My eyes had filled with tears when they told me one night at dinner. Esme was like the mother I had never known, my own having died after having me. A pang of sadness hit me when I thought of her not being there on my wedding day.
The car pulled up in the driveway. This was it. In one short hour I would be Mrs. Isabella Newton. If you had told me just over two years ago that I was going to fall in love with Mike and end up marrying him after fast tracking college I would have laughed in your face and thought you were insane.
"You look absolutely beautiful Bella.", Charlie wasn't big on emotional displays so his few words meant the world to me. I felt the tears threatening to burst through my shaky calm.
"Aww, dad you're going to make me cry, my make-up would be ruined and Alice would hunt you down. You don't want to feel the wrath of an over emotional pixie." , his face at the thought of getting into trouble from her was priceless. A laugh escaped my lips. "Lets do this thing.", I said as I stepped out into the unusually sunny day.
We were surrounded by well wishers and congratulations after the ceremony. I could barely contain my joy and embarrassment as I was told for the hundredth time that I looked beautiful. Alice's cousin Edward, who I'd only met once or twice kept stealing glances at me which unnerved me and gave me butterflies in my stomach. I was a happily married woman now. I could see Mike thinking how inappropriate he was being.
Mike beamed from ear to ear as he introduced me as his wife. He had lost some of that child like look about him when we were at school and to me he was quite handsome. I was proud to call him my husband. We danced and ate and drank. It was magical. When I managed to break free from the never ending amount of people giving me their warmest wishes, I went in search of Esme and Alice to thank them again for giving me my perfect day.
I found them at a table at the far corner of the make shift dance floor. They were sat with Carlisle, Edward and three more people I didn't recognise. Alice spotted me as I made my way across to them, signalling the seat next to hers.
"Bella! Come here. I have hardly seen you all night.", Alice had been drinking. She was bouncing in her chair, it was only a matter of time before she was a blubbering wreck.
"Hey Al! I just wanted to thank you and Esme again for today I couldn't have dreamed of anything more beautiful.", I looked between mother and daughter as I spoke. I felt a flush rising in my cheeks as I felt a pair of eyes boring into me.
"It was our pleasure honey B. You know you're like a second daughter to me and Carlisle and like the sister Alice never got. I'm so pleased for you and Mike. I'm sure you'll be very happy together.", Esme was so much like Alice. Their warmth and bubbly personalities were almost infectious. I hugged Carlisle as he offered me his congratulations once more. Still the eyes were on me.
I looked around the table of people and Alice caught me. "How rude of us. Bella this is Edward, who I'm sure you've met, his mother Elizabeth and his father Edward Sr. and this is Jasper, Edward's college roommate.", Oh my giddy aunt Alice was crushing on this handsome blonde stranger.
"Nice to meet you all.", I smiled warmly at them all, trying to avoid Edwards eyes. They were vivid green like a summers meadow when the sun sparkled on the dew laden grass. I internally scolded myself for thinking about another mans eyes when my husband was mere feet away.
Edward's face visibly darkened as a pair of hand snaked round my waist. I smiled as a pair of soft lips found my neck. "There you are honey. I was wondering where you'd gone, we're going to have to go in a minute.", Mike was so sweet. I turned my head slightly so I could see him. He wasn't looking at me, his eyes were firmly fixed on Edward. Mike's smile was off, almost like a sneer.
"Okay Mike let me go say goodbye and find Charlie then we can go.", we needed to extract ourselves before those two started a pissing contest. I hugged them all in turn and went in search of my dad. I found him skulking near the bar. These occasions made him uneasy. After I made my exit I knew he wouldn't be far behind.
"Hey dad. We're gonna have to get going in a minute so I wanted to come say goodbye.", I had a sly grin as I said, "you'll be able to leave too.", he smiled at this thought.
"Thank you Bells. You've made me one proud papa today. If only you're mother was here to see you. You look just like her. She was beautiful too.", the sadness in voice made me want to stay with him andnot go away on honeymoon.
"Oh dad! Don't make me cry. Will you be okay by yourself for a couple of weeks? I could see if we could push it back a bit.", Charlie shrugged me off insisting he would be fine and that I should go and enjoy myself.
I gave him another hug and turned to Mike as he shook my father's hand. "Take care of my little girl son.", he was still trying the stern dad act even now. I had to laugh.
"He will dad. We gotta go. See you soon", I kissed his cheek and left with Mike to destination unknown.
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