A/N: I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year!
I know this is like, a really late update and I'm sorry but I was super ill a few weeks after my last update, and then life caught up with me, so I'm uploading this now; its long overdue!
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Outtake Three
10 Years Later
BPOV
I closed my eyes and imagined myself somewhere far away from Alice's bathroom. I imagined lying on Edwards' bed, his arms wrapped around me; both of us content to just sit in a comfortable, companionable silence. Instead of finding bliss with my imagination, I found myself being brushed, tugged and pulled at. Reluctantly I opened my eyes to observe the scene.
I was sat on a chair in front of Alice's bathroom mirror, Alice herself stood to my right hand side. She was brushing make up onto my face. 'Light and natural' she'd said. Behind me, Rosalie was brushing my mahogany hair, tugging it this way and that, trying to determine which style would look best. Originally it had been Alice doing my hair, but Rosalie took over when Alice got violent with my hair for not complying to her will.
Esme stood towards the back of Alice's bathroom, next to the large claw foot bathtub. The cream garment bag hung on the shower rail and Esme stood with her back to it, as if she were guarding the bag… Like it could go anywhere. Thea stood next to her, looking mature and beautiful. She was about ten years old now, but had the mentality of a twelve year old. Dad dreaded the next year when she would mentally become a teenager, but Esme wasn't too worried; Thea was mature for her age, much like Esme herself.
"Alright, Bella, I think... we're done! Rosalie?" Alice said, breaking me from my inner thoughts. I looked at Rosalie through the mirror to find her nodding, a stunning smile on her lips. I looked in the mirror and was more than happy with what I saw; Alice had actually gone light and natural; she put eyeliner on my top lids, just a thin band to make my amber eyes pop. My naturally rosy lips had a swipe of clear gloss on them, making them appear shiny and fresh, like a crisp strawberry.
Rosalie had done my hair in soft waves, loosely curling the ends. She let some tendrils hang around my face, but scooped the rest into a casual, but sophisticated bun, clipped together with a silver clip that had emerald jewels dotted through it.
I smiled at both of them, thanking them profusely. Though I'd much rather have been with Edward, this was worth it… Considering the result was for Edward anyway. I stood from my seat, tightening the cream robe around me. Esme stepped forward, the garment bag in her hand. Before she could give me the bag, Alice stepped forward and demanded that I lose the robe. I felt a tingling in my cheeks, but was glad that no colour came forth that would reveal my embarrassment. I did as she said and dropped the robe, standing in the bathroom in just my cream, lacy underwear.
Being like this in front of Esme and Thea was mortifying but as I said, Thea was mature and Esme just smiled at me. I felt comfortable in the underwear and was glad that this was the set Alice forced upon me for my wedding night. Esme unzipped the garment bag and handed me the dress that was within. Alice gently took the material from my hands and held it open for me to step into; I did so carefully and allowed her to zip up with back of the dress.
The dress itself was nothing too spectacular; it was a simple white cotton dress, with a lace pattern running under the bust and along the hem of the dress. I looked into the mirror and couldn't stop my eyes from misting with venom that wouldn't fall.
"It's really happening isn't it?" I said to no one in particular, my voice sounding thick with emotion. I felt four sets of arms wrap around me, words of agreement floating in the air. I smiled a huge smile to the females in my family, and sighed a happy sigh.
"You look beautiful, Big sis," Thea smiled. I smiled down at her and cupped her jaw slightly, thanking her. Thea and I definitely had a close sibling relationship. Alice and Rosalie mirrored Thea's appraisal of me and I felt the tingling in my cheeks yet again. Esme, pressed a kiss onto my forehead and smiled at me; giving me her own comments without words. I felt my heart swell for these women.
A small knock on the door broke us from our female bonding. Alice bounded over to the door and opened it slightly, not letting anyone see in. I heard Henry's voice through the door and told Alice to let my nephew in. She sighed and grumbled about the 'No boys allowed rule' being ruined, but I ignored her.
Henry stood, shuffling his feet in the doorway, looking out of his depth at the sight of all the beauty products that Alice owned. He caught my eye and smiled, before holding out an envelope to me. I took it, and ruffled his hair, laughing when he pushed my hand away playfully. I took in his attire, aww'ing silently at how cute the 11 year old boy looked (even if he is 13 mentally). He wore black slacks and a plain white shirt with a bow tie around his neck. He didn't wear a tux or a suit jacket, and it was perfect. He walked over to Rosalie and hugged her waist, before doing the same to Alice, Esme, myself and finally Thea; though he also pressed a kiss to Thea's cheek.
"You look beautiful, Aunt Bell," he said on his way out of the bathroom, leaving us behind with a wave and a dimpled grin that was so much like Emmetts. We shook our heads at the little charmer (only Thea sighed with happiness). I sat back in the chair in front of the mirror and opened the letter that had no name on the front. A small piece of paper was pulled out of the envelope, Edwards perfectly neat writing visible. I skimmed my eyes over it, letting them yet again mist with venom, before reading it through again.
Isabella,
It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding, but I find myself unable to go without making contact with my bride to be.
I just wanted to tell you how much I love you; there are not enough stars in the night sky to display how much love I hold for you in my heart.
I thank you each day for agreeing to become my wife, and I'll show you how grateful I am for your love every day for the rest of my life.
I love you baby
Edwardx
I felt Alice, Rosalie, Esme and Thea crowd around me as I sniffled at how sweet Edward was. I silently passed them the letter as I sniffled and tried to get myself under control. I laughed when Alice cursed him for being 'too darn cute' and sniffled herself. Thea giggled as she read it, and both Esme and Rosalie tried to hide their misting eyes.
I thought back to when Edward proposed to me.
Edward and I lay on his bed, companionable silence engulfing us. Edward had one arm wrapped around my waist, while I had both my hands and my head resting on his solid chest. Edward began playing with my left hand, his fingers sliding through mine, playing with my fingers. I closed my eyes and sighed with happiness.
I started when I felt a slightly warm band surround the ring finger on my left hand. My eyes popped open and I looked down at my hand in confusion. Edward now had both of us sat up, knelt on the centre of the bed, my left hand cupped between both of his. His thumb stroked the beautiful ring that rested on my finger; a thin silver band with an oval face, tiny little gems ingrained in the oval face. It gleamed and sparkled and reminded me of Edward in the sunlight. One of Edwards hands came up to my chin and tilted my face to his, his thumb brushing my bottom lip; his eyes looked deeply into mine and it was almost as if I could see the pure soul of his just by looking into his eyes.
"Bella, I've wanted to ask you to marry me for so long, but I wanted us to know each other properly before I did so. I wanted to marry you almost a month after I met you, so it's been agony not dropping to my knee before you for ten whole years. But now, I can safely say that I'm glad I waited; I know you inside and out Isabella, I know how beautiful and good you are. I know your love for me and you know mine for you. Isabella, I promise you that I will love you for the rest of our eternities; I promise to love you as your husband, with you as my wife. Marry me?"
Instead of answering him, I threw myself into his arms, peppering kisses over his face and nodding my head viciously. I smiled hugely at him, my eyes misted over with venom. His responding smile was blinding, dazzling to me. He laughed out a beautiful laugh before jumping off of the bed, pulling me with him and holding me up in his steel arms. He spun us, cheering and screaming out his joy. I couldn't help but laugh and join in with him.
-RNL-
I gripped dads arm tightly, letting him hold me back from running straight down the aisle to where I knew Edward was waiting for me. Dad chuckled out a soft laugh and pressed his lips to my temple, whispering for me to calm down. I waited impatiently at the beginning of the aisle until I heard the beginning of the wedding march. I smiled hugely and let dad lead me out into the garden. I kept my eyes trained on the end of the aisle, on where Edward stood.
He took my breath away; he stood in his black slacks, white shirt and bow tie, much like the other men in the ceremony, but the mega watt smile on his face and the adoration in his eyes made me melt into my Dad, stunned by his beauty. My eyes never left his, my smile for him and him alone.
I heard some gasps from the audience of our wedding; we didn't have that many people here, just our family and Dads distant 'cousins' the Denali's. I'd introduce myself to them at the reception, because right now my eyes were for Edward and Edward only.
Not soon enough we were at the alter; dad passing my hand into Edwards and pressing a kiss onto my cheek. I clasped Edwards hand like he was my lifeline and giggled when he kissed my cheek before turning to face Jasper, who'd gotten ordained on the internet in order to marry us. This was truly a family event.
I couldn't honestly tell you what was said during the ceremony; I only remembering speaking when my turn was due, vowing myself to Edward with a strong 'I DO' and him doing the same to me. As Jasper pronounced us husband and wife, I couldn't stop myself from leaning up into Edward and capturing his lips in a promising kiss; promising him my love for the rest of my life.
Instead of turning us to walk back down the aisle, Edward tossed me onto his back, laughing as he walked us down the aisle, occasionally spinning and laughing with glee. Thankfully my dress was loose enough around the bottom that I didn't give anyone a show when the unexpected piggyback occurred. As we reached the other end of the garden, at the gazebo where the reception would take place, Edward spun me around to his front and held me bridal style. I giggled and hugged my arms around his neck. I felt his lips kiss my forehead, my cheeks, my nose and finally my lips.
"I love you, so much," he whispered as he pulled back, his forehead resting on mine. I giggled lowly an pecked his lips again.
"As I love you, husband,"
A small cough and a giggle broke us from our trance. Edward set me on my feet, wrapped an arm around my waist before turning us to face our family. Dad and Esme stood forefront, Thea stood between them, trying hide her giggles. Emmett and Rosalie stood to the left of them, Henry thrown over Emmetts shoulder. To the right of Dad and Esme were Alice and Jasper, who both had indulgent smiles on their faces. I then took note of the five Denali's next to Alice and Jasper. Three stunning blondes stood grouped together, all with smiles on their faces as they looked at Edward and I. Next to them were an older couple, around Dad and Esme's age. The woman had brown, chocolate hair that gleamed; her arm was wrapped around a male figure. His light brown hair was slicked back, though slightly messy, his amber almost shaped eyes looking at me knowingly.
"Small world," I mumbled to myself, before smiling hugely. "Eleazar!"
"Isabella," he smiled brightly, his top lip plumper than his bottom lip. I saw the confused looks my family was giving Eleazar and I, so I hugged myself into Edwards side and quickly explained to them how I knew Eleazar. Understanding dawned across their faces and Dad clapped Eleazar on the back, thanking him for 'looking out for his daughter'.
"Wait, your name was Hartley before, was it not?" I asked Eleazar, confused.
"It was. It changed as I joined the Denali clan however. Speaking of which, this is my mate, Carmen" he indicated the brunette to his side. "- Tanya, Kate and Irina." He then pointed the three stunning blondes out in turn. I greeted them all with a smile.
"Now that that's out of the way, I believe two people have a song to dance to, no?" Alice then spoke up, nodding towards Edward and I smiled at her and allowed Edward to lead me away as Clair De Lune began playing from the speakers that had been set up previously.
I rest my head under his chin, my hands on his chest as Edwards arms surrounded me, holding me to him and leading my in a gentle sway to the music that filled our ears. He murmured words of love and adoration to me and I responded in kind.
I smiled as I realised how happy I was in the moment, and almost felt sorry for the emotions Jasper must be getting from me alone. I kissed Edward over his heart and let myself be swayed, let myself enjoy being Mrs Isabella Marie Masen-Cullen.
I think I'll always enjoy being her.
A/N: I hope I did this justice?
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