A/N I am so sorry for the long wait everyone! Writers block sucks terribly. And on top of that I've been at the hospital for the past week with my best friend, who is really sick right now, he needed me. So I wrote a little bit while I was there and was bored, and I hope it is as good as I'm hoping.
Vegas was like a theme park for me now. I could climb and jump off of just about anything. The only thing bad about this was, there were rules, and it wasn't safe for me to be around my other friends just yet, even though, as my father pointed out, I don't seem to have any problems with controlling myself. They wanted to test me out for a few more weeks before they let anyone come too close that they new I would be upset if I hurt them. Embry drove me out to Mount Charleston every other night and we ran around for hours as wolves.
My parents absolutely adored Alice and Embry, and were sad to hear that Alice had to leave. Especially my mother. My dad loved the fact that Embry lived right across the street, and that if he ever needed help with anything, like building things or moving furniture, Embry was always right there ready to help him. I tried to get in touch with my inner girl by hanging out and shopping with Alice for a week until she had to leave. I also started paying more attention to the things my mother read, and styles for hair that would go well with my new clothes.
"Now don't you even think about ripping out of that pink and black stripped mini skirt." Alice threatened me with a smile. I smiled back, "That's not exactly the kind of ripping I had in mind Alice." I said with a wink. She winked back, gave me a hug, and ran into the airport. Since she drove my car back here, we decided she shouldn't actually run home. So she made arrangements for Jasper to pick her up in the airport in Seattle. I made sure I wrote each of her family members a thank you letter for her to give to them. I owed them so much.
I stayed over at Embry's house most of the time, unless my dad made me come home for the night and "Give that poor boy some peace for once, god." As my dad so nicely puts it. I was in bliss for about two weeks.
That was until I got an invitation in the mail from my sister Kassia. Inviting me to her wedding, as her maid of honor. Usually, id be so excited id barely be able to hold still. But, I wasn't so sure if I was going to get along with her fiancée or not. I didn't know if her half brother Richard still hates me for what I did to him in the first grade, or if her other half brother Nikki even remembers me. I was so nervous I thought I might loose my breakfast.
The good news was, I had two weeks to prepare myself, and to pick out a dress. She gave me a choice of three, and at first glance I knew which one I wanted. Good thing there were a million David's Bridals in town. I made my way up to my room to get dressed for the day then call my sister and tell her that I would be there. I dressed in a simple pair of dark blue jeans and one of Embry's shirts. He 'accidentally' left it over here this morning. He stayed the night with me last night. It was one of the best nights of my life.
I put my hair up in a pony, grabbed my phone, and called Kassia. It took her for forever to pick up!
"Hello?" She answered, sounding tired. She must have had a long night.
"Hey sis, it's Dee." I said with a little bit of enthusiasm.
"Oh hey! You got the invitation?" she asked me excitedly.
"Yup. Hey I was wondering… could I bring my new boyfriend with me?" I asked her, I knew I sounded terribly curious.
"Of course! But you have to tell me ALL details!!!!" She nearly yelled at me. I smiled and begun the long story, or at least the human version of it. All in all we were on the phone for about two hours, talking away like we hadn't talked in years. Embry had showed up by then, and waited patiently for me to get off the phone. He humored himself by taking my hair out of the pony and began to braid it in odd places. Sometimes, I wonder if he truly does things that will make me a tiny bit upset because he knows I won't punish him for it.
I hung up the phone and smiled widely at him, "Want to go dress shopping?" I asked. He looked at me confused. "Uhm, sure?" he asked unsure. "Well, we have a wedding to go to." I said holding up the invitation. "Oh? Awesome!" he said dragging out the word awesome. I smiled. "So that means you have to get a tux, and I have to buy about three dresses." I said. It was customary. One dress for the dinner before the wedding, the bride's maids dress, and the dress for the reception. (That's how it goes in my family don't kill me if I got it all wrong)
Dress shopping was a bore without Alice. I sighed, wishing either she or Heather was here, but I still wasn't allowed to be near Heather for two more days. I frowned as I looked at myself in the mirror. I was in the dress I picked out for the wedding ceremony. I looked good, but I wanted Embry's opinion. I walked out into the open and when he saw me his eyes bulged, and he nearly dropped the necklace he was holding. "So that means yes?" I asked with a grin. He smiled back and walked toward me. It only took him three steps. Then he scooped me up in his arms and twirled me around. "I love this dress on you." He said softly while putting me down then kissed me. I wobbled, slightly disoriented from his kiss.
I chose that dress, then decided to go to a different store for the other ones. The process to find the right other dresses was a long one. It took most of the day. Plus the shoes and jewelry. Sometimes being a girl sucked, but I had to look good for my sister. She was, after all, the only sister I have left that will still talk to me.
"Daaaaad." I groaned walking into the house. "Please tell me that the grocery fairy stopped by today. And the fairy that washes and puts away dishes." I pleaded as I made my way to the living room. He started laughing, "You wish kiddo." He said. I groaned again and flopped down onto the couch next to him, "Dad, my feet hurt. I spent hours shopping for Kassia's wedding. I'm tired. I want to eat and sleep." I complained. "Too bad. I worked all day." He said. I frowned. "You suck." I said. "And really, I think you should call your daughter. She is getting married." I hinted and walked out the room into the kitchen.
Kassia was his first biological daughter. We have different mothers though. He refused to talk to Kassia unless she talked to him first and vice versa. I could understand both sides of the story, but really I think my dad should be the one to say something first. He, after all, IS the parent. Makes sense right?
Embry came walking in with all the bags of stuff. I also found the perfect gift, or gifts, for Kassia and her husband. Usually used in a bed together. I tried not to laugh at the thought. "God Dee you're turning into a real girl!" my dad said when he caught sight of Embry heading up the stairs. I rolled my eyes. "It's not all for me dad!" I yelled at him while I began to do the dishes. I heard him scoff. "Yeah right!" he yelled back. I ignored him this time. He usually one these arguments one way or another. We always bantered like this, sometimes it got really bad though. Even though it is so hilarious he and I are usually rolling on the floor laughing at one another.
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Three days after that horrid shopping experience I was allowed to see Heather again. I had told her I wasn't home, and it was a good thing the Merc (my car) had such dark tinted windows, because if it didn't she would have known I was home.
I was so happy to see her, and her me, that we jumped up and down screaming like school girls. She got to meet Embry a few hours later, and she just stared at him for a minute until I nudged her and said, "Mine." She laughed, even though she thought Embry couldn't hear her, and shook his hand. They got along just fine. Then Heather's boyfriend Keven showed up. Keven didn't seem to like Embry at first, but then again, he didn't like many of the guys that were over here at first so it didn't really bother me.
With the day spent out back, and heather staying the night, for the first night in weeks I had to sleep without Embry next to me. I didn't know how well I would sleep. He reminded me he was just across the street and gave me a kiss goodnight. Stupid dad, thinking we were going to "Do stuff" while heather was in the room. What does he think I am? An animal? Well, I am part of an animal, sort of, but still! This was so unfair, I was thinking about moving my little party across the street, but Heather wanted girl time so I didn't even bring it up.
I ended up telling her everything, of course, and told her that when I was able to control myself better I might let her see me phase. She was so engrossed in my story I didn't think she would have moved her eyes from mine if she heard a loud crash coming from right behind her. "I am so happy for you!" she told me over and over. I had finally found what she found in Keven. My soul mate. And I'm glad that we were both able to be happy for one another no matter what. That's the way it would be for as long as she lived. I would miss her when she was gone. I knew I would live a lot longer than she would. It made me sad, but at least I knew I would have at least one life time with my best friend.
A/N Hey guys, I hope you liked the chapter! The next chapter will be her sister Kassia's wedding. I hope to get it just right. Review please? They are addicting to me and actually make me write faster. Lol.