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Chapter 11 - Here They Come

I woke to Bella speaking, but I quickly realized it wasn't to me. "Hey, Daddy, I know it's early, but I need you to do something for me today." She paused and I felt her hand on my arm as she rubbed it. I wasn't sure if it was to comfort me or her. I decided to wake up further and wrapped my arms around her.

"I need you to come for a visit, Daddy. I need you to walk me down the aisle," she said smiling at me and I squeezed her in my arms and kissed her shoulder.

She suddenly rolled her eyes, "No, Daddy, I'm not pregnant, but we'll most likely try for a baby soon." She started giggling, "No, Daddy, if anything, I'm forcing him to marry me. Just come, I'm going to email you a plane ticket. It's time you meet my new husband and son, you're going to love them, Daddy. Oh, and don't bring candy like you usually do unless it's sugar-free. Timmy is on a strict no-sugar diet; just one piece can put him in the hospital." She smiled at me, squeezing my thigh. "He adopted him, Daddy, he's never been married. I was here as he went through the adoption process to get him. He's a sweet man and my new son is a sweet little boy. You'll love them, Daddy. I can't wait for you to meet them." She was quiet and smiling at me widely. "Yes, I'll make sure you get back in time for your shift on Monday night. I love you, Daddy. I'll see you soon."

She hung up and squealed, pouncing on me and kissed me all over my face. "I can't wait for him to get here. I know he's just going to love you as much I as do."

I kissed her softly, smiling outwardly, but I was quietly freaking out internally.

"I'm hopping in the shower; you call your brother and sister then join me. We have so much work to do today!" she sang and skipped off to the bathroom and I realized she was so excited because she was going to marry me. She was thrilled to plan a wedding where she and I would actually wed. She loved me and wanted me. Being with me made her happy. I couldn't stop the grin that split my face.

I glanced at the clock, knowing my brother would be pissed if I called this early, but my spunky little sister was sure to be up already.

The phone only rang once when my sister answered it, "Whitlock Designs."

"Alice, it's Edward."

"Brother, to what do I owe this pleasure? You sound happy." I could hear the smirk in her voice.

"I'm getting married this weekend and want you to be there."

I heard a screech of excitement and the clomping of footsteps. "What is it?" I heard my brother in law, Jasper, ask worried.

"Edward is getting married! We're going to Chicago this weekend! Oh, how exciting! So, is it the housekeeper Mom was insisting you were involved with?" she asked.

I couldn't help but chuckle, "Yes, actually. I want you on your best behavior, Alice. I've never had anyone as wonderful as her in my life and I don't want you scaring her off."

"Scaring? Oh, dear brother, don't be ridiculous. We'll be there soon. I still have my key."

"The guestrooms are all full, but I'll gladly put you up at the Hilton just up the street." I quickly explained what we were doing and Alice jumped in, ready to do what Alice did best.

"Don't worry; I'll book the hotel along with our flight and a hall for the ceremony. I assume Mom and Dad are there already?"

"Yes, actually."

"Great! I'll get Emmett and Rose a room as well then get busy on the flower orders."

"Alice, don't you think Bella should be the one to order the flowers?"

"Chill, bro, I'll have a selection ready for her to pick from when we get there. I'll see you soon," she said and hung up.

I hadn't realized Bella had come out of the bathroom until I felt her hand on my shoulder. "Did it not go well?" she asked worried.

I chuckled blackly and shook my head, "No, quite the complete opposite, actually. She's booking her own flight and a room at the Hilton along with a hall for our wedding there. She said something about bringing flowers and that she'll be here soon."

"Oh, well, that's nice," Bella answered surprised.

"I can get her to back off or, well, my mother can. Just say the word and we'll do whatever you want."

"So, a room at the Hilton and flowers?" I nodded and she smiled, "That actually sounds lovely."

"Really?" I asked a little shocked.

"Yeah, I think I'll enjoy having her help. It's so last minute I can use all the help I can get. I'll have your mom help me with the clothes and I'll get Angie busy on the food. Do you think you can handle keeping the kids busy and picking up people from the airport?"

"Um, yeah, I can do that."

She leaned over and kissed my lips softly, "I love you," she said and I could just feel it in every part of me. Then she hopped up off the bed and ran to the closet. "Shower, slacker, we've got work to do!" she called and I did as she asked. It was hard not to feel her excitement.

Once I was out of the shower, I called my brother.

"Emmett here," he answered still sounding half asleep.

"Emmett, it's Edward, get up and get packed, you and Rose are coming to my wedding."

He groaned and I heard the bed shift, "Rose?" I heard him call, "Rose, baby, where are you?"

I heard the clop of her fancy shoes. "I'm guessing that's Edward? I've already packed and Alice has our room booked. We have to leave for the airport in half an hour so get off the phone and get moving, lazy bones."

"Uh, Edward, I guess I'll see you soon."

I laughed; my sister and sister in law were always close. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that Alice had spilled the beans to them.

"Great!" I said and then got to calling Ben.

"Edward, my man, I can't believe it's happening this weekend. Angie's been on the phone with Bella all morning talking like she's stuck in fast forward. So, dude, when is your family getting in and will your brothers and dad mind coming out for drinks tonight? I know this place that'll be perfect for you bachelor party."

"Bachelor…um…I…" I was going to nix the idea, but Ben wasn't having any of it.

"I already cleared it with the women. You may be doing it fast, but we're doing it right. Don't worry, Angie plans on kidnapping Bella and doing the same. Dr. Kate said she'd be happy to watch the kids for you tonight."

"Oh, wow, that's…"

"Nice, I know, don't worry, we've got it covered. Just be ready to go by seven o'clock. I have to go; I'm getting fitted for my tux. See you later, dude."

"See ya," I got out and he hung up.

I had just finished putting my shoes on when Timmy and Ara came running in and jumped on the bed. "We're getting married!" they yelled as they bounced.

"We? I thought Ms. Bella and I were getting married?"

"Yeah, but then we'll all officially be family," Timmy explained.

"Yeah, we're getting married!" Ara squealed and started jumping on the bed again.

I couldn't let them have all the fun, so I quickly tickle-attacked them. I was winning until I felt a pair of soft warm hands join in and I was quickly pinned under a smiling Bella. "Enough playing around, family, we've got work to do. We're getting married," she said smiling.

The kids shouted for joy and ran down the hall toward the front door. Bella leaned down and kissed my lips. "We're taking the kids to get fitted. I'll bring them back here in about an hour to meet your sister." I pulled her down and kissed her again. "You're so wonderful," she said out of the blue. She cupped my face, kissing me again. "I can't wait to be your wife."

"I can't wait, either."

"Mom, let's go!" we heard the kids call.

"I have to go, but plan on picking this up later," she said.

"Definitely," I said and kissed her again. "Be safe."

"Always," she answered kissing my cheek and took off after my rowdy kids. I couldn't believe everything was happening so fast, but I sure as heck didn't want to slow down.

I found myself at the airport a while later holding up a sign for Charles Swan. When the plaid-clad man walked up, I recognized him from pictures I had seen in the apartment. He frowned at me and mumbled, "If that pompous ass thinks he can buy me off with a fancy car and driver, he has another thing coming to him." He set his bag in front of me and I looked at him confused.

"This way," I stuttered as I picked up his bag, not sure why he was so upset. I put it in the trunk of my town car. As I was loading it, he climbed in the back, grumbling about showing off. I had no idea what was going on. I checked the time; Emmett and Rose should be here any moment. They would be coming home with us as well to meet up with Alice and then go back to the hotel.

I walked to the back window where he was sitting and he rolled it down. "What's the hold up?" he groused.

"I…um…" I pointed at the airport and he frowned at me.

Moments later, I heard my little brother's booming voice. "EDWARD! You fucker, I can't believe you're getting married!" he shouted as he hustled toward me. He picked me up and spun me around, hugging me much too tight.

"Em, put your brother down and watch your language. I won't be the only Cullen ready to reprimand you," Rose growled and he gave her a puppy face.

She hugged me lightly, kissing me on both my cheeks. "Edward, it's so good to see you again. Are we ready to go?"

I turned around and saw Mr. Swan sitting with his mouth hanging open shocked.

"Who's that?" Emmett asked.

"That's Bella's dad. He just got in a few minutes ago so Bella had me pick him up as well."

Rose opened the front door and slid in and Emmett opened the back, nearly shoving over Mr. Swan. "Good to meet you. Don't worry; my brother's not a wild one by any means. Your girl is marrying a complete square," Emmett said making a square with his hands.

Rose smacked his hands down and then reached over to Mr. Swan, offering her hand to him. "It's nice to meet you, Mr. Swan. I'm Rose, this oaf's wife. He's usually better behaved, but he's excited about his brother finally getting married. How was your flight?" she asked sincerely. I had a feeling I hadn't been making a very good impression on Bella's dad.

"Good," he just nodded not saying much.

Rose smiled and turned around and gave my hand a squeeze. I think she knew I was freaking out. When we got to the apartment, Emmett helped me get the bags. Mr. Swan said he could get his own, but I told him it was fine and that we had it. He would be staying in Bella's room and I was really wishing she was here right now.

We had just stepped off the elevator when I heard my sister. "Edward!"

"Easy now, little darlin', he has his hands full," Jasper caught her by the shoulders, keeping her from tackling me.

"Just let me…" I said nodding toward my front door and quickly let everyone in and set everything down.

Alice hugged me, kissing my cheek and Jasper gave me one of those handshake-hug things guys do.

"The flowers should be here any minute," Alice said and opened the door to find a delivery guy with his hand raised, ready to knock. "Wonderful, bring them into the formal dining room please," she instructed him, leading him and the four other guys carrying several boxes to the table.

"Daddy!" the kids squealed as they came in with my mother and I really hoped that Bella was with them because I was really starting to feel in over my head.

I caught Ara up in a hug as she jumped at me and Timmy squeezed my waist. "Mom looks awesome in her dress! You're going to get all slobbery," Timmy said very sure of himself.

"Yeah, do you want to borrow Curly's bib so you don't get your bucks wet?" she asked me very seriously.

"What I believe they're trying to say is that Bella and I found a drool-worthy dress and you're going to be stunned by her beauty when she walks down the aisle," my mother corrected with a smirk.

"I have no doubt at that," I spoke softly, feeling nervous about my house being so full. "She stuns me all the time."

My mother smiled and then winked over my shoulder. When I turned, I saw Mr. Swan standing there looking puzzled.

"Grandpa!" Ara screeched excitedly in my ear and immediately jumped from my arms to Mr. Swan's.

"My little Bell! Are you being good for mommy?" he asked.

"Yeah, and I got a brother and a daddy and a big room with toys all to myself, but I have to share because that's what nice people do and my new daddy knows Santa Claus!" she finally finished off all in one breath.

"Really?" Mr. Swan asked amused.

"Yeah, you gotta to come see the stuff Santa gave me and Curly," she wiggled out of his arms and started tugging him down the hall. Emmett and Jasper had disappeared with Timmy down the hall as well, discussing Transformers like old pros. I was sure he was having a blast with his new uncles.

"Where's Bella?" I finally asked my mother.

"She was meeting with Angela for the final cake decision. She should be here shortly for the flowers. How are you holding up?" she asked concerned, brushing the hair from my forehead. I guess I wasn't hiding my nerves very well.

"I'm good," I said and I was. I was getting married to a wonderful woman, so yeah, I was good.

She patted my cheek and I heard Alice call for me. "So, we need to get the room arranged. I have three charts of possible set-ups. Which do you think is best? How many people are coming?" she asked.

I waved around the house, "This is it, just her dad and you guys, along with Ben and Angie."

"What?" Alice screeched.

"Alice, dear," my mother tried to calm her, "This was last minute. We can't expect people to drop everything to attend."

"That's completely unacceptable!" Alice started, but then I grabbed two of her boards and folded them in half, putting them together.

"How about this?" I said showing her the two boards.

"You're mixing the before and after ceremony boards!" she complained.

"He might have something, though," Rose backed me. "We can clear the extra ceremony chairs and use that section as the dance floor during the reception," she said pointing at my idea.

"Yes, that sounds perfect," my mother added. It looked like steam would start coming out of Alice's ears any second.

"Edward?" I heard Bella's voice. I hoped she was here to take over. I knew it sounded like the coward's way out, but it really was her wedding and I didn't deal well with powerful woman and that was all I had in my family.

"In here," my mother called.

I met my girl at the door; thankful she was here and hugged her in my arms. She snuggled with me for a moment and looked up at me worried.

"Busy day isn't it?" she said.

I nodded yes.

"It'll all be over soon," she said softly and reached up kissing my lips softly.

"It'll be worth it," I said and kissed her again a little deeper.

"We're all still in the room, people," Rose said and I brought my girl in to finally meet my family.

"Bella, this is my sister, Alice and my sister in law, Rose. You already know my mom."

"I just spent all morning dress shopping with her, baby," she grinned and kissed my cheek. "So, what do we have here?" She walked up to the table, "Those ones," she said pointing to a box of flowers and glanced down at the room arrangements. She paused at the folded boards, "What are we doing here?" she asked curious.

"Edward was just suggesting we have both the reception and ceremony's set-up done at the same time," Alice said like it was ridiculous.

"We can move the chairs for dancing," Rose added pointing at the set-up.

"I like it, fast and functional so there isn't any waiting. It'll be perfect for the kids," she said then turned around hugging me tightly. "Genius idea, baby," she said and kissed me again. "So, did my dad's flight come in yet?"

"He's with Ara," I said looking down the hall. She started pulling me down there towards them and I heard my mother telling Alice they needed to get down to the Hilton and give them the set-up plans as well as order the flowers. My mother and Rose both thought my girl had impeccable taste.

"She barely looked at the flowers!" Alice complained.

"She knows what she likes and the ones she chose suit her," Rose defended. "We don't have time to pussyfoot around, now let's go."

I heard the women exiting. I guess the guys would be hanging out here for a while. I took a deep breath as Bella led me to find her dad. I hoped he warmed up to me a little more before the ceremony; else I wasn't so sure he would actually let me have her hand when the time came.

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