Beautiful Tyrant

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A/N:

In this story the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer but the inspiration and chapter titles come from William Shakespeare's epic tale, Romeo & Juliet.

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Chapter 179. Come, come with me, and we will make short work.

Even distracted as she was, Bella still noticed Mrs. Cope blush as the distinguished man took her hand and declared her the loveliest matron-of-honor he'd ever had the honor to meet.

Worried about the dear lady who'd raised her like a daughter, she looked to Edward who had turned and was smiling happily at the pair. He turned back and whispered that Gerald Jenks had been a widower for a long time and was a true southern gentleman.

Upon hearing their names, their hearts leapt. Edward kissed Bella softly then they moved hand-in-hand toward the door and their future together.

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End Note:

Milling around courthouse with you all, hands out confetti to shower on the happy couple when they walk out as husband and wife...tomorrow.

In the meantime, I have written a few little bonus chapters which I will be posting between now and when I post the 'wedding' chapter tomorrow at the regular time, as a little thank you for your continued support for this fic. I love reading all of your comments in the reviews and quite a few times they have also given me some inspiration. Mwah!

Beta'd by the amazing cocoalvin.