Chapter 39:

Preparations

I swallowed slowly before I turned to her.

"Nothing mom, just something we wanted to tell you" I said, trying to be cool about it.

I took a big bite of the ziti, trying to swallow it down. She raised her eyebrows, giving me that 'Uhuh, right' look.

"Well, what is it?" she as and I slowly began to hide my left hand.

"You'll just have to wait and see along with everyone else" I said, calling my bluff.

She frowned at me and I began fidgeting nervously under her stare

"Bella?" My dad called through the house.

My mom immediately went towards his voice.

'Thanks' I thought to him as I turned back to my lunch.

I ate quickly now, too nervous to go any slower.

"Ready?" Jake asked as I finished wiping my hands.

"Yeah" I said confidently.

While I ate, I thought about it. Dad was who I thought was going to be the worst and he was happy so . . . everything should turn out perfect . . . right?

I took hold of Jake's hand tightly as I walked out of the kitchen. Dad and mom were on the couch but everyone else was nowhere to be seen. I was about to call out for them when Alice and Jasper ran in.

"I saw we were going to get together" she explained. "Emmett! Rosalie! Get dressed and get down here!" Alice called and I shuddered.

"Esme, Carlisle" I called and in seconds, they were by my side.

Emmett and Rosalie came down, seconds behind them.

I cleared my throat, my confidence slipping away under their curious eyes.

"Well, I . . . "I began slowly."Have some very important news" I said.

I felt myself calming down suddenly and I turned to Jasper. He gave me a sympathetic smile and I felt myself calm down farther.

"Ummm . . ." I trailed off, not really sure how to continue.

My nervousness was getting the best of me, even with Jasper's help.

"Ness?" Jasper asked, urging me to continue.

"Umm . . . yeah well . . ." I decided to try the same thing I did with my dad. It would be easier. "Now, I've known Jake since I was born and have loved him ever since" I said, taking Jake's hand tightly. "He has loved me with his whole being, every second of my life and has never hurt me in anyway.

He has always stood by my side even though it may not be in his best interest. I love him with my whole being and I want to spend the rest of my existence with him" I finished, taking a shaky breath.

I looked up and they all looked as confused as dad.

"Umm . . . Nessie . . . what makes you think you aren't going to spend the rest of your existence with him? Neither of you are ageing so . . ."

"No, it's . . . I'm . . ."

I took a deep breath but instead of continuing, I held up my left hand. Their eyes zeroed in on the ring and their eyes widened as their mouths dropped.

"AHHHHHHH!" Alice yelled as she grabbed me in a hug. "FINALLY! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOREVER!" she yelled as she squeezed me tighter.

"Alice . . . I can't . . . breathe!" I choked out.

She let me go but I was instantly taken up in another hug.

"Congratulations honey" mom said holding me tight.

She let me go and turned to Jake.

"See Bella, aren't you happy you didn't kill me when I imprinted on her?" he said and she rolled her eyes as she hugged him.

"I'm so happy, for the both of you" she said sincerely.

I was passed around between hugs. Emmett nearly killed me when he crushed me to his chest and spun me around.

"I nearly began shaking with your nervousness" Jasper whispered as he hugged me, making me laugh.

Eventually, the commotion calmed down.

"Wow Edward . . . you're taking this very well. I thought you might—"

"I already knew" he said, smiling crookedly.

"WHAT! YOU KNEW AND YOU DIDN'T TELL US!" Alice screeched.

"Alice, calm down. I found out just a little while ago in the woods" Edward said, rolling his eyes at his theatrics.

"Hey, if you guys have been in room arrest for the past weeks . . . then how . . . " Emmett trailed off.

I looked down guiltily. This was the part I was hoping they wouldn't want to know about.

"Well . . . I sort of got engaged in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris" I murmured.

"Awww! That's so romantic and—WAIT!" Alice said, breaking off suddenly. "YOU BEEN ENGAGED FOR OVER 2 MONTHS AND YOU DIDN'T TELL ME!" she screeched and I covered my ears.

"Jeez Alice, my ears are bleeding" I said.

She glared at me unhappily and I laughed.

"I was just waiting for the right time okay?" I said but she was still glaring.

"Smile Alice, please?" I said.

I began feeling guilty as I realized I hurt her feelings.

"Alice?" I said but she humped and turn around.

"I'll let you do my wedding" I said and suddenly, I was in her arms again.

"Thank you thank you THANK YOU!" she yelled. "It'll be perfect and I know the perfect dress and we can have it right here and—"

"Alice" I groaned. "I want a small wedding. Not this huge, extravagant celebration. Just a small, beautiful wedding" I said.

"Yeah yeah" she said offhandedly.

"Alice, I want a small wedding or I'll run away to the nearest church without a dress and just sign the papers" I threatened and she paled.

"Okay, small . . . I can do small . . ." she trailed off as she planned.

The next month was absolutely hectic. I was constantly being dragged away to pick a dress of try on some heels. If I wasn't shopping, I was stuck in Alice's room choosing colors and scents. I was so annoying.

I was dragged out of bed at 8 sharp and barely ever got any alone time with Jake. It wasn't fair. I should be able to spend time with him, it's our wedding, and we should be allowed to spend time together.

"Nessie!" Alice called and I groaned.

"I'm busy Alice, I'll go later" I said.

"No, come now, be busy later" she said.

"Alice, if I go now, I might accidentally spill tomato sauce on my dress!" I called and she groaned as she called out a quick "okay"

Jake chuckled as he wrapped his arms around me. We were sitting on the couch, enjoying one of the few private moments we actually got to spend together.

"For being so tiny, she can be scary" Jake said and I laughed, agreeing.

"Tomorrow by this time, you'll officially be mine" I murmured.

"Forever" he said as he kissed me.

"Nessie, that doesn't count as being busy!" Alice called.

"Ugh, Alice, would you relax" I said "She hasn't planned a wedding in 17 years, I think it's getting to her. I'll see you tomorrow" I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck and pushed my lips against his.

He kissed me passionately but sweetly. He flipped us around, pushing my body against the couch. I completely lost track of time. That is, until Alice pulled me off him.

"Come on missy" she said and I laughed as I followed her.

"I'll be at the altar" he said.

"I'll be the one in white" I giggled as I ran up with Alice.

"Finally, now for the finally dress check" she said as she ran into her closet and took out the garment bag.

I sighed as I began to strip down. For some ridiculous reason, Alice refused to let me see my dress. She would always blindfold me as she put it on.

"Oh, it's perfect, absolutely perfect" my mom said as Alice tightened it.

"Since it's so amazing, can I see?" I asked.

"Nope!" Alice said as she walked away, probably admiring it. "It forms around her perfectly!" Alice said excitedly.

"Alice, I wanna see!" I whined.

"Soon Ness" Alice said as she began to slip it off.

Once the dress was safely in the garment bag, she took off my blindfold.

"Now, for your bachelorette party!" Alice called and I rolled my eyes.

"Alice . . ."

"Relax, it isn't anything big, just a tiny celebration" she said and I complied.

We spent the night doing all girl stuff. We painted our nails and watched sad movies like the Notebook and A Walk to Remember. We danced and listened to music and took millions of pictures. Around 9pm, Esme brought up some food for me.

"Oh, thank you Esme, it's amazing" I said as I took a bite.

She had gone out to River Café, the best Italian restaurant in London and brought me back parmesan chicken with pasta and warm breadsticks.

We laughed until we cried and cried until we laughed (Well that was mostly me). Eventually though, my eyelids began to droop.

"Oh! You have to get to bed Nessie!" Alice said, jumping up. "Go, go, and get some rest" she said, practically kicking me out of her room.

I rolled my eyes as I got dressed for bed. I snuggled into my bed, curling up under the covers. I fell asleep quickly, dreaming on Jake.

A/N

Hey Guys? So what did you think? Hahaha, so the family knows now. Alice completely went wild when she realized all she didn't know but hey, life goes on. I've been thinking about Nessie and how she's going to look and I think I finally got it right. Ugh . . . anyway, school starts in 2 1/2 days! Ugh! They got my schedule wrong so i have to go fight it out with the office . . . again . . . for the 3rd year in a row. *sigh* Anyway, have anyof you seen the preview for the new movie: Vampire Sucks? It's a completely and total insult to The Twilight Saga but it look so hilarious. ! I watched all the preview and was litterly on my floor laughing with tears flowing out of my eyes. there's this one scene (btw, it seems they mixed Twilight and New MOon into 1 movie) where a vampire is going to attack Bella and Jacob morphs to protect her . . . INTO A CHIHUAHUA!! HE MORPHED INTO A FREAKIN cHIHUAHUA! tell me you aren't laughing. look them up on you tube and watch them all. i swear you'll becrying w/ laughter.

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