Chapter 40:

The Girl in the White Dress

"Nessie! Nessie, Nessie, N-e-e-e-e-e-s-i-e!" Alice called as she jumped up and down on my bed.

"Alice, go away" I groaned, turning around.

"Nope! Now wake up!" she said as she began jumping closer to me making my body flop up and down.

"What time is it?" I asked groggily as I curled up.

"7am" she said gleefully and I groaned.

"G-o-o-o-o-o a-w-a-a-a-a-y" I said as I tried to stay still. "I wanna sleep"

"Oh, I get it. So, you wanna sleep straight through your wedding day?" she asked and I shot up.

"I'm getting married today!" I exulted as I began jumping up and down with Alice.

"Exactly, so come on" she said as she pulled me out of my bed.

"Alice" I whined as she flew to her room.

She tossed me a towel and pushed me into her huge bathroom.

"I need to get you ready so hurry up!" she said.

I rolled my eyes as I stepped into the shower. The warm sprays hit my back and I instantly relaxed. I washed my hair slowly, enjoying the warm water on my skin.

"Nessie, you have 2 minutes before I drag you out of there whether you're ready or not" Alice called and I laughed.

I turned off the water, wrapping a towel tightly around my body.

"Finally!" Alice said, barging in with Mom and Rosalie behind her.

"Alice!" I screeched in surprise.

"Sit" she ordered, pointing to a chair in front of a huge mirror with tons of beauty supplies.

"Alice don't you think this is a bit . . . I don't know, like going overboard" I said.

"Nope" she said as she handed me a purple robe.

I slipped on the fuzzy robe and sat down, knowing it was pointless to argue.

"Wait, can I have breakfast first" I said.

"Fine" Alice huffed.

I went to get up but she pushed me back down.

"No way missy. The boys are downstairs. Breakfast comes up"

"Jake's here" I said excitedly, trying to get up again.

"Yes but you can't see him" Alice said just as the door opened.

I swiveled around in the chair to see Esme come in with a plate in her hands. Suddenly, the room was filled with a smell of fresh cinnamon rolls. My mouth watered instantly.

"Here you go honey" Esme said, handing me the plate and a glass of milk.

I took a bite and groaned. It was amazing.

"Okay, so Esme, you and Rosalie are taking care of the final touches downstairs right?" Alice said and they nodded, gliding out.

"Okay, now hurry up and eat so we can get started" Alice urged and I rolled my eyes; taking a sip of milk.

"At what time is it?" I asked and instantly felt terrible.

How could I not know the time of my own wedding?

"It's at two" Alice said. "That should give me just enough time to get you ready and for you to have lunch" she said.

I glanced at the clock. It was 7:30.

"Just enough time . . . Alice, that's six and a half hours!" I said but she smiled.

"Masterpieces take time" she said as I finished up.

I brushed my teeth quickly and then headed back to Alice's torture chair as I liked to call it.

"Okay, I'll start with her toenails. Bella, you do her hands" Alice ordered as she slipped my feet in warm water.

"Just close your eyes and go to your happy place, time will go a lot faster" Mom whispered in my ear as she dipped my hands in warm water too.

I took her advice and closed my eyes, slipping away. I thought back to Australia. The Great Barrier Reef, the picnic at Ayers Rock . . . everything. All the time I spent with Jake. I began falling asleep but didn't. I was in a sort of limbo. I could feel Alice's and Mom's hands working on me and I could hear their chatter but it all felt faraway.

"Ness, Nessie" Alice said as she shook me.

"What?" I said opening my eyes slowly.

"Time for lunch" she said as she handed me a chicken Caesar salad.

"Lunch . . . what time is it?" I asked as I began eating.

"12:15. I'll have less than 2 hours to do your make-up" she said, frowning.

"Alice, I'm sure it will turn out amazing anyway" I said. "Can I possible see my dress now?"

"Nope, you have to wait another hour and a half" she said and I pouted.

"Just go back to dreaming and time will fly, now finish up" she said and I sighed, spearing a strip of chicken.

I finished up relatively quickly and brushed my teeth. I took my time, making sure they were perfect. I wouldn't be able to brush after Alice had put on all my makeup.

"Okay, come on" Alice said, pulling me towards the chair. "Bella, finish her hair while I begin make up" Alice said and I felt my mom begin tugging at my hair softly.

I closed my eyes, letting myself be taken away again. This time, I was imagining scenes as I grew up with Jake. I was brought back by my mom shaking my shoulder.

"Wake up Ness, we have to finish getting you ready" my mom said.

I groaned as I stretched out my arms. I stood up slowly, stretching my slightly stiff legs.

"Okay, now you can see your dress" Alice said as they led me out of the bathroom and over to the closet. "Oh, but first of all, this" she said as she tossed me a Victoria's Secret bag.

I opened it curiously to find very small pieces of lingerie wrapped in tissue paper. Before I could protest, Alice cut in.

"Don't argue because you'll be thanking me for them later" she said and I blushed as I slipped them on.

"Okay, now for the dress" she said, running back into her closer.

Alice pulled out a big garment bag and slipped out a white dress. Before I could get a good look, she began slipping it on.

"Alice, I didn't get to see it" I whined.

"You'll see it in the mirror in a second" she said as she and my mom carefully slipped it over my head, cautious that they didn't touch my hair or my face.

It slid on smoothly, the fabric forming nicely around my body. Alice began tightening it from behind while my mom brought out my shoes.

"Uhh . . . are those safe?" I asked my mom as she picked up the silver heels.

I had to admit, they were beautiful. Yet, beautiful or not, they heel was the problem. It had to be at least 3 inches.

"Relax Nessie, you'll be fine. Jake won't let you fall. Besides, this way, you don't have to reach up so much to kiss him" she said, laughing as I blushed.

It probably would've been smarter to put the heels on before the dress. I kept wobbling and had to grab onto the closet so I wouldn't fall while my mom strapped them on.

"Okay, Bella, grab the veil will you" Alice said as she stood in front of me.

Carefully, my mom and Alice; who had to stand on the bed to reach, slipped the veil on. It slid perfectly into place in my hair. They adjusted it slightly and then flipped the fabric back. Then, they both came to stand in front of me.

"Perfect" Alice said smiling hugely along with my mom.

I turned and slowly walked over to Alice's wall mirror. When I turned to look in it, I gasped. In the mirror was one of the most beautiful girls I had ever seen. Her face had the makeup done perfectly to make it look natural but at the same incredible.

Her eyelashes were curled and had just the right amount of mascara. Her nails were painted beautifully, classic French with white flowers. Her hair was incredible. Half of it was up in a beautiful intricate design that was supported slightly with amethyst clips. The other half waved gently down her back.

Her bangs had been perfectly made and rested lightly behind her ear. The veil fit perfectly in a little crease in the design. It was a diamond tiara with the train falling beautifully over her hair. But the most amazing part was the dress.

The dress was strapless but hugged her upper body. It crisscrossed across her back which is how you tightened it. The front had tiny diamonds and crystals which formed swirls around it. It had a white glittering rose on the left side which led down to the rest of the came down in layers, sliding gracefully to the ground over the heels.

I blinked couple times as I stared. Then, it suddenly hit me. That was me! That was my dress, my hair, my face . . . that was me!

"Oh my gosh!" I squealed as I turned around. "Thank you!" I said as I hugged Alice and mom tightly. "Thank you so much" I said as I felt tears building.

I blinked them back so I wouldn't ruin my make-up.

"You're welcome" they said and I suddenly realized they were already dressed.

"When did you guys . . ." I trailed off as I looked at them.

Both of them already had their hair completely done. They were wearing dresses that went around the neck, cutting low. The dress was various shades of purple and fell down in layers. They were complimented with silver heels.

"We took short breaks get dressed. Bella would take over completely for a while and then I would" Alice explained. "Oh! I almost forgot!" she said as she ran into her closet.

A/N

Hey Guys! So, what did you think? Nessie's dress was a combination of different dresses I had seen online. Next up, is the wedding but also the epilouge. *sigh* One chapter left and my story's over. It was a good story and I'll miss it. Anyway, school started this week for me. I finally got to see my friends agains which was awesome and the teachers were really nice and funny. In a way, I'm sort of glad to be going back to school. Hey, did any of you catch vampires suck? It came out Wednesday. I'm hoping to see it my BFFL when it comes out in DVD. I can't wait, it looks so freaking FUnny! *sigh* Anyway, you guys should check it out

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