I'M SO SORRRYYY! I haven't had access to a computer or internet since the last time I updated. This is for last week. I'll try to have this weeks chapter up by this weekend though.


Chapter 50:

Getting Ready

"Wow" Nessie said as she ran beside me "Nervous?" she asked.

I nodded slightly.

"I've been waiting for this day for a long time but what if I ruin the whole wedding —"

"Mom, just relax. It'll be fine. You'll love it, trust me" she said with a knowing smile before running off.

I sighed as I ran towards my prey. I wasn't paying too much attention to what I was doing. Well, I was but I wasn't. My mind was on the boys. They wouldn't take him to a strip club would they . . .no! They wouldn't dare!

I hunted slowly, processing my thoughts. Once I was done, according to what I could have, I headed slowly back towards the house. I was heading to the front door when Alice suddenly pulled me back.

"No Bella, back up the window" she said and I rolled my eyes.

"Alice, what difference does it make if I see the guests or not?" I asked her.

"Simple, it makes a difference to me. I want this to be perfect. A total surprise" she said happily.

"Alice, you know I don't like surprises" I said, slightly whining as I jumped up.

"Well then suck it up because you put me in charge" she said and I rolled my eyes.

There was no arguing with Alice.

"Are they back yet?" I asked her.

"No" she said and I began to slightly panic.

"Bella, just relax. They'll be here" she said as she led me in.

All the girls were already waiting for us. They washed my hair quickly, giving me a small towel dress to wear.

"Okay, Rosalie and Sophie, you guys work on the hair. I'll do make up and —"

"Wait, Alice, what would I need make-up for?" I asked.

"To look extra pretty" she answered. "Nessie, I might need your help but otherwise, you and Mel do the other details like her nails and stuff like that" she ordered. "Now Bella. All you have to do is sit still" she said and I sighed.

I knew I would be spending a couple hours sitting in this chair. I knew I wouldn't get uncomfortable but . . . giving all the girls full reign to play Bella Barbie . . . no something I was exactly looking forward to. I closed my eyes, letting them work on me.

I could feel Sophie and Rosalie in my hair. They were tugging, twisting, straightening, curling and clipping. Mel and Nessie were fixing up my nails and I could occasionally feel the nail polish. I could tell when Nessie moved up to help Alice.

Around mid-day, Rosalie and Mel left to start getting ready. After a while, Rosalie glided past the bathroom door in a shimmery silver gown with her golden hair piled up in a soft crown on top of her head.

"They're back," Rosalie said, and immediately my childish fit of despair passed.

Edward was home.

"Keep him out of here!" Alice said and I began to protest but she quickly silenced me.

"He won't cross you today," Rosalie reassured her. "He values his life too much. Esme's got them finishing things up out back. Here Sophie, I'll finish the hair while you get ready" she said and Sophie nodded, gliding out of the room.

"It won't be long now Bella. We're almost done" Alice said a couple minutes later.

I could hear the door opening and things being moved around. The voices floated up to us, louder as if everyone was in one place.

"There! Perfect!" Alice announced as she stepped back. "Now to get you dressed" she said as she guided me towards her closet. "Rosalie, go down and check that everything is almost set. Edward better already be dressed" she said and Rosalie nodded, running out.

"Okay, shoes first" Alice said and Nessie left, coming back with silver heels. "No whining, you won't fall" she said and I sighed as they strapped them on.

"Okay, now the dress"

Carefully, between Alice and Nessie, they slipped the dress over my head. I could feel the satin slide down my skin. She fastened up the dress and then began adjusting straps around the dress.

"Okay, what do you think?" she said as she led me to her full length mirror.

"Oh my gosh!" I said as I gasped loudly.

The dress was incredible. It was white satin that flowed down beautifully but intricately down my body. It hugged my curves but near the end, it spread out. It looked graceful and elegant.

Then I looked at my hair which was . . . just beyond words. My nails were painted with the French style, light pink with a white stripe at the end. The heels worked perfectly and everything was just . . .perfect.

While I was examining myself, Alice and Nessie had left to get ready. Now, they all walked back in.

"Thank you guys so much!" I said as I ran over to then. "It's amazing, thank you so much" I said as I gave them a soft hug, not wanting to ruin the dress.

"No problem Bella" they answered.

"Wow, you guys look good too" I commented as I say their dresses. "They're beautiful"

"No one will be looking at us while you're here" Alice said. "Oh and here" she said as she flicked something at me.

I held my hands out automatically, and the filmy white garter landed in my palms.

"That's mine and I want it back," Alice told me.

I looked down embarrassingly. Alice hooked the garter out of my hands and then ducked under my skirt. I gasped and tottered as her hand caught my ankle; she yanked the garter into place.

"I have to head down. Nessie knows the cue" Rosalie said and with one last smile, she glided out of the room.

Just as Rosalie left, Will walked in.

"Wow!" I said as I him.

He was in a tux, tie and all with black dress shoes and his hair all organized.

"Nice" I commented.

"Me? Bella you look amazing!" he said as he looked me over.

"Thank them" I said, pointing to the girls.

"Oh! The veil!" Alice said as she ran back to the closet.

She came back with the veil, quickly hooking it into place and organizing around my hair.

"Will, would you grab the flowers, please?" Mel asked him and he nodded, slipping out of the room.

Will returned with the two frothy white bouquets. The scent of roses and orange blossom and freesia enveloped me in a soft mist.

Rosalie—the best musician in the family next to Edward—began playing the piano downstairs. Pachelbel's Canon. I began hyperventilating.

"Easy, Bells," Will said.

His voice sounded far away. I couldn't feel my legs. Alice stood right in front of me, on her tiptoes to better stare me in the eye, and gripped my wrists in her hard hands.

"Focus, Bella. Edward is waiting for you down there."

I took a deep breath, willing myself into composure.

The music slowly morphed into a new song. Will nudged me. "Bells, we're up to bat."

"Bella?" Alice asked, still holding my gaze.

"Yes," I squeaked. "Edward. Okay." I let her pull me from the room, with Will tagging along at my elbow.

The music was louder in the hall. It floated up the stairs along with the fragrance of a million flowers. I concentrated on the idea of Edward waiting below to get my feet to shuffle forward.

The music was familiar, Wagner's traditional march surrounded by a flood of embellishments.

"It's our turn," Nessie and Alice chimed. "Count to five and follow us."

They began a slow, graceful dance down the staircase. A sudden fanfare trilled through the soaring music.

"If I even show signs of falling, you'll catch me, right?" I asked him nervously.

"No, I'll let you fall flat" he said with a laugh. "Just relax. Of course I would"

Will pulled my hand through his arm and then grasped it tightly.

One step at a time we began to descend to the slow tempo of the march. Mel and Sophie trailed behind us.

"I'm glad you finally found your happiness Bella" Will said and I smiled.

"Me too"

As we descended, I could smell the scents of all our guests along with an array of flowers. Orange blossoms, lilac, freesia and the roses. It was almost intoxicating, but not at all overwhelming, the balance of the different fragrances was subtle and flawless.

I could hear the murmurs and subtle movement of the audience as I came into view. As soon as my feet were past the stairs, I was looking for him. For a brief second, I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room that wasn't alive, dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons.

But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs—barely recognizing anyone but definitely seeing they were vampires—until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers, more gossamer.

I was barely conscious that Carlisle stood by his side and Alex behind them both. All I really saw was Edward's face; it filled my vision and overwhelmed my mind. His eyes were a buttery, burning gold; his perfect face was almost severe with the depth of his emotion.

And then, as he met my awed gaze, he broke into a breathtaking smile of exultation.


A/N

As I said, I'M SO SORRRYYY! I haven't had access to a computer or internet since the last time I updated. This is for last week. I'll try to have this weeks chapter up by this weekend though. Anyway, what did you guys think? Chapter 50! I'm so surprised how long it has become. I loved this chapter. It's all the preperation and the vow part of the wedding! Oh, I almost had tears in my eyes. Anyway, My vacation was awesome! We even spent a week at a beach house where you walked for 20 seconds and you were at the beach. It was sooo relaxing. Oh! You guys have to visit this webiste and watch this show :

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