I am not Stephanie Meyer. No matter how many times I have wished on a start or thrown a coin into a well I haven't become her. These however are her amazing characters that I am borrowing.
Chapter 9: Preparations
"HELP ME? HELP ME WITH WHAT? I AM JUST GOING TO BED. I NEED EDWARD. I DON'T SLEEP UNLESS HE HUMS MY LULLABY IN my ear and is rubbing circles in my back."
"Don't worry. I have it all taken care of," she said as she walked over to the CD player.
She shoved me into the bathroom and told me to shower. I still had no idea what she meant by help me. I took my time in the shower and washed all the makeup off of my face. When I got out I found a new pair of pajamas waiting for me. They were a pale blue and made of silk. I put them on and went to see what Alice was doing.
As I walked out I noticed that Alice wasn't alone. She was having a quiet conversation with Edward. What was going on? I ran over to Edward and threw my arms around him.
"Don't leave me with her," I begged, "she won't tell me what is going on. You know it always scares me when she starts doing this. Please don't leave me alone with her at least not until she tells me what she plans on doing to me. What kind of help is she going to give me?"
Edward looked at Alice and then back to me and I knew they were having one of those silent conversations that annoy the heck out of me. Afterwards Alice shrugged and walked out of the room though and I knew I had won.
Edward carried me to the bed and tucked me in. He then lay down next to me and started to rub circles in my back but he remained quiet. I turned so that I could look in his eyes. I looked into his eyes and saw a million questions floating through. I wanted to scream and ask him what he was thinking.
"Love," he said then, "do you really want to do this tomorrow? Do you really want to get married at city hall and not have your dad here?"
So this is what had been bothering him about our plan. He thought I would end up regretting it. I rolled my eyes and started to speak. "Yes, this is what I want. I want to do what I can to help our family. I want to bring Carlisle back if I can, and this time it is only me who can bring him back for good."
I saw a multitude of emotions flit across his face as he started to rub my back again. He kissed the top of my head and started to hum my lullaby. Whatever it was that was bothering him must have been calmed by what I told him. I wondered what it was. I would have to ask him when I woke up because almost at that exact moment I fell asleep.
I dreamt of Edward that night, as usual. It was a dream of our wedding as it had been every night since we had told Charlie. The only difference is that this wedding was much more intimate. There were very few people there. It was Edward and me and the rest of the Cullen's with the exception of Carlisle. Edward was waiting for me with Jasper next to him. Emmett walked me down the aisle. Alice and Rosalie were waiting for us and Esme was the one performing the ceremony. Everyone had their parts to play.
I awoke to a buzzing in my room. The alarm clock was going off. I looked at the time and saw that it was only five thirty in the morning. Why in the world would the alarm be going off this early let alone at all? Remembering my dream I started to giggle and turned to tell Edward about it. It wasn't Edward that was waiting for me though. Alice's big eyes were watching me wondering what was so funny.
As soon as I was able to speak I asked where Edward was. To my horror Alice told me I wouldn't see him until we got married.
"But we have to get the marriage license, and we have to be together to do that," I argued.
"I saw that you would make this decision yesterday and went to get it myself. It wasn't very hard to do. It is quite amazing what a fake ID can do for a person."
I slumped in defeat. I looked at Alice wondering what she wanted me to do at this ungodly hour. The sun wasn't even up yet. That was when she started bouncing up and down and I knew it wouldn't be long before she would be playing Bella Barbie again.
"What do you want me to do?" I finally asked her.
"Go get in the shower but don't lock the door I need to be able to get into your closet. We have so much to do today. You need to get your hair done and your makeup. Then you need to get dressed. After that there is shopping to do and then getting to the church. Esme will meet us there. She has her own things going on this morning. Rosalie will go with us and Emmett and Jasper are taking care of Edward."
I lay down and pulled the blanket over my head. I was not going to spend my last day as a human being pulled around Utah to every store Alice could think to go to. Alice seeing what I had done pulled the blankets clear off the bed and pulled me into the bathroom. She turned on the shower and started to walk to the closet. She told me if I wasn't in the shower by the time she got back she would put me in herself. Not wanting to relive the days of my cast on my leg I hurried and undressed. I had just barely gotten into the shower before Alice got back.
"You have ten minutes and then I need you to get out. We need to get going. I can't believe all the things I didn't pack for this. Then again I didn't know that you were going to get married this weekend. I only saw you decide to become a vampire."
I groaned when my shower wasn't going to be the sanctuary that it usually was. I went about the things I needed to do in the shower. I decided it was probably a good idea to shave now being as I didn't know what Alice was going to put me in. I then got out and put on my towel. Alice came in and handed me my undergarments and told me to put my towel over them because she wanted to get my makeup and hair done before I got dressed.
I did as she told me and sat down at the vanity that was one of the extravagances that Edward had put into our bathroom. As I sat down I noticed about a million torture devices that Alice planned to use on me.
Alice called Rosalie in and they went to work on my hair. It was the dreaded prom night makeover all over again. As soon as they had my hair dry they started with the curlers again. When the curlers were all pinned into my hair they started on my makeup. They put a silver eye shadow on my eyelids with a pale blue shadow on the lower part of them. They then put a, shade deeper, blue eyeliner on me. Then they put a pinky peach blush on and finished with a browned out pink lipstick. I thought they were done when I saw them pull out glue and tweezers.
"What are those for?" I almost screamed.
"These are to put on your fake eyelashes. Today is a special day and you deserve to look exceptionally amazing today."
As soon as they were on I was sent into my room to get dressed. There was a blue tank and a pair of cut off shorts sitting on the bed. I put them on and went back into the bathroom. I was shocked at how posh the outfit looked. They pulled me back into the chair and started to take the curlers out. They piled most of the curlers on top of my head and left a few hanging to frame my face. I put on a pair of scandals and went downstairs hoping to see Edward.
All that awaited me downstairs was a note sitting on top of the piano. It was from Edward.
Bella,
I wanted to tell you how much I love you and can't wait to see you. Alice has the crazy notion that we shouldn't see each other until our wedding. Not wanting to upset her I agreed. It would probably be a better day for you if you just go along with whatever she wants. I promise that we will get back at her the next time she decided to get married to Jasper again. Try to have fun and I will see you this afternoon.
Love eternally,
Edward
I smiled and put the note into my purse. I then turned to Alice and told her I was ready to go. She smiled and started jumping up and down at me sudden change of attitude about the day. The next thing I knew I was in the back seat of Rosalie's convertible and speeding down the highway towards the mall.
When we got to the mall Alice pulled me out of the car and into one of the big department stores in the mall. We went to the junior's section and started to look at dresses.
"Alice, what are we looking for?"
"Dresses for the wedding, Rosalie and I have nothing to wear and you need a white dress."
Just then Rosalie called Alice over and showed her a blue dress. It was a halter dress with a plunging neckline and no back. Alice said that it was perfect and they each got one in their size. Then they looked for a white dress for me and couldn't find one that they approved of so they paid for their dresses and took me and ran to another store. When we got there they did the same thing and found a white dress. It was a long tank dress that crossed in the back and had a jeweled O there the straps crossed. As soon as they saw me in it they decided it was the dress. Alice decided that they needed to find ties for the guys because they wouldn't think to get them and a dress for Esme to wear. We found a Navy blue dress that had a jacket that they claimed was perfect for Esme and then they went and got blue ties to match their dresses and a deep blue tie for Edward that had white pinstripes on it.
After they paid for everything they insisted on going to Victoria's Secret to get something for tonight. They claimed that I should wear something that Edward had not seen. They also promised to think of anything but what I get here. I grudgingly agreed and we went in. I actually found something that was very me. It was a not super see through white lace chemise gown with a matching pair of panties. I also got a white robe to wear with it.
We went to the car then and Rosalie was off again on Alice's orders. We were going to get flowers now. I didn't understand why we needed to do all this. I was going to have another wedding in four weeks and it was going to be big.
When we got to the florist shop Alice went in and started to tell the lady what she needed. The lady told us it would be ready at two and Alice paid and left. It was now after noon and Alice remembered that I was still human and needed to eat. We went to subway and I got a sandwich and lemonade. After I ate we went for a drive just to relax. At two we went and picked up the flowers and then drove to the church.
When we got to the church Alice had Rosalie take me into the bride's room and she went to work with all the flowers. As soon as she was done she joined us in the bride's room. Alice and Rosalie changed into their dresses and when Esme showed up gave her dress to her.
Alice went to check on the boys so that she could give them their ties. When she came back she asked if I wanted to play a game to pass the time. We played a short game of truth or dare. It was a boring game being as we couldn't do any dares that involved the boys. At three thirty Rosalie finished doing my hair while Alice touched up my makeup. When they were done they let me look in the mirror and I was in shock. I looked amazing.
There was a knock on the door then and Emmett asked if he could come in. I wanted to laugh and a small giggle did escape.
"Bella, why are you laughing?" Alice asked me shocked at the fact.
"You don't understand. This is just like my dream. In it Emmett walked me down the aisle and Esme officiated the ceremony. Jasper was the best man and you and Rosalie were the bridesmaid and maid of honor. I didn't know which was which because you were both up front and dressed alike when the dream started."
As I finished explaining the familiar wedding march started and Alice put us all in line. Rosalie walked down first followed by Alice. Then it was Emmett's and my turn to walk down the aisle. Jasper kept Edward's back to me until Esme asked who gave this woman away.
"I dunno, I'm not sure that Edward deserves such a wonderful, beautiful, special girl."
Rosalie gave him a look and Alice looked as though she was going to fall on the floor in a fit of laugher.
"Ok fine, I give this girl," Emmett finally said.
He leaned down and gave me a kiss on my forehead. He whispered that he loved me and was happy for me in my ear. That was when Edward turned around. I wished I had a camera so that I could take a picture of his face. He had that wonderful smile that I loved only it seemed bigger and more excited today. His eyes glistened like gold does in the sun.
Esme led us through our vows and pronounced us husband and wife. I started to cry and Edward asked what was wrong. I told him nothing was wrong except that Carlisle and my family were not here to share this with us. I was happy truly and incandescently happy. Edward kissed me and took me in his arms. He carried me down the aisle and out to the car.
We met everyone an hour later at The Olive Garden. We all had changed out of our clothes that we wore for the wedding. After dinner we went to the house and played games for a while. After Edward had killed Emmett and Jasper at Super Smash Brother's repeatedly Alice announced that she was going to go hunting and wanted to know if anyone wanted to go with her. Everyone but Edward said they wanted to go and they all went to change yet again today so that they could hunt.
After everyone had left Edward carried me to our room and we watched a movie. After it was over I went to take a shower and get ready for bed. I took my time in the shower wanting everything to be perfect. This was the time I had been waiting for but now as it approached I was scared and timid. I didn't understand.
I got out of the shower and brushed my hair. Then I put on a little makeup the way that Alice had shown me to. I then finished drying off and put on the outfit I had gotten at the mall today.
When I came back into our room there were candles everywhere and rose petals on the floor around the bed. Edward was turning on music and so he had his back to me. I waited in the doorway for him to turn around.
When he finally did turn to me I saw that he had his shirt part way unbuttoned like he did the first time he took me to the meadow. He took one look at me and a huge smile spread across his face. He came and gathered me in his arms.
As he carried me to the bed he whispered in my ear, "You look more beautiful then I remember. You put my memories of you to shame Mrs. Cullen. I love you for it."
At that he kissed me and set me on the bed. My heart started beating even faster and I thought I was going to die it was going so fast. He then climbed onto the bed next to me and started to hum with the music. I noticed it was the song he had been working on when we got here. I blushed because I knew it was a special song that he wrote just for me.
I kissed him and said, "Thank you for the song. I love it. I love you more though Mr. Cullen."
He cradled me in his arms and stroked my cheek. After a little while I decided I was ready and started to finish unbuttoning his shirt. He allowed me to take it off of him and knew what I wanted. He took charge then and undressed me carefully using all of his control.
It was a magical night. It was just Edward and me in our home. As he finished undressing me he leaned in and kissed me with more passion than he ever had before. He then took me into his arms and made love to me for the first time.
When we were finished, he dressed me again and put his boxers on. He then tucked me into bed and told me I needed to get some sleep because tomorrow was going to be a big day. He then put his arms around me and started to rub circles into my back and hum my lullaby like he always did. I fell asleep quickly that night in the arms of Edward, my now husband.
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