The Learning Curve: Chapter 129
Edward Cullen's House
My entrance was greeted with a chorus of exclamations, followed immediately by a fierce hug from my mother.
"Bella, baby, you look just beautiful," she gushed, and I felt the wetness of her tears against my cheek.
I had to work very hard not to ruin the make-up as I replied, "Thanks for the dress, Mom."
"She told you, huh?" She pulled back only incrementally.
"Just now. It...really means a lot to me, Mom. It wouldn't be the same without your support."
Renee smiled waveringly. "You're going to do what you're going to do. I just want the best for you. I mean, you're my baby girl. Nothing will change that."
I nodded, sniffling, and my mom pulled away to allow Esme to hug me tightly.
"I have to tell you, Bella, I don't think I could find anyone better for my son. I'm so happy to have you in my family."
There was a lump the size of Canada in my throat. "Thank you, Esme."
"Enough blubbering," Rose interrupted in her own brusque way. "Bella looks amazing and we've got a wedding to put on. And Alice and I need to get dressed."
"Yes, yes, of course," Esme said. She dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief. "Speaking of Alice, you really did make a beautiful dress. Just fantastic."
Alice beamed under her praise. "Thanks, Mrs. Cullen."
The four women filtered out of the room to finish their own preparations, leaving me alone with my thoughts until it was time to meet my dad for the walk down the aisle.
I wondered what Edward was doing right now. Was he fighting with the bow tie of his tuxedo? Was he downstairs already, waiting at the altar for me?
The thought made my stomach fill with giddy butterflies. This whole wedding thing needed to hurry up.
A/N: Almost to the wedding.
I think that yes, you will get to see scenes from their honeymoon and beginning their life at Dartmouth. :)