AN: Sorry all for the long wait. I have been VERY sick with pneumonia and unable to get this up. It is finally here!! Please thank my awesome BETA who is so busy with school and family (And sick herself) but still took the time to do this for me and QUICK!!! If you haven't read her stories Marital Bliss? and The Cullen Brothers, do it!! She inspired me to write! We also have a story that we have co-authored called INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE. There should be a new chapter up there this weekend.
CHAPTER 44
**********EPOV**********
It didn't take Jasper and Carlisle long to join me. I could see from their thoughts that they were quick with their hunts too, simply to be there for me. I smiled at them as we stood in silence, waiting for Emmett to join us.
Emmett, of course, had really been into the game and came back with a black bear carcass. After taking care of the animals' remains, we were back in the car heading north, to my family, to my Bella.
It really wasn't the quiet trip I had hoped for. Emmett needed to remind us every twelve seconds, that he won the hunting challenge. I just sat back, lost in my thoughts. This is what I had wanted for so long. This is what I imagined, once I held Bella in my arms. This was my dream come true. Marrying my true love. Marrying my Bella.
Actually it was a million times better that my best fantasy, we had our children, Jace and Arriel. I marveled at how many times I had been wrong. I thought Bella was giving up motherhood to be with me, that she needed every human experience before I took her life, yet she was more alive now than ever. I believed that I was a soul-less monster, yet I could still see the good in Bella's soul and I knew that I must have a soul. How else could we have created our perfect little angels. Our miracles!
I replayed the visions that I had on the way down. My family, all of them, were set so perfectly. The only sadness was Charlie. I knew he loved Bella, fiercely, proudly and most of all with his whole heart. And I knew she felt the same about him. I had never once missed my family, my human family. In fact I had very few memories of them. My mother and father, Elizabeth and Edward. My memories of them were like looking through a foggy window, not clear, muffled, distant. Bella's memories were something else, clear as crystal. She remembered every second of our time together, every memory of her father and mother. She had chosen me over everyone else. Or had I made her choose me? Was this what she wanted?
Emmett interrupted, "I can't believe I won. I mean I demolished you guys!"
Nobody else said a word and I went back to my brooding thoughts. Jasper sat beside me in the back seat and finally he sighed a big long sigh. I looked over at him curiously.
"What's with you, Man? Your feelings are all over the map. One second you are on top of the world and the next you are practically swallowed by grief," he said to me.
"Jazz, am I forcing her into this? I mean, it's just all happened so quickly and well, maybe I forced her. Maybe this isn't what she..." I started
"Edward, stop beating yourself up! You certainly aren't forcing the issue. Emotionally she wants this as much as you do, maybe even more. The possessive feelings you two have for each other. The love that you have for each other. She wants to belong to you fully, just as she wants you to belong to her. She loves you with all she is," Jazz filled in.
"But Jazz, she has given up so much to be with me and I have sacrificed nothing," I said.
"Son, how can you say you haven't given up anything?" Carlisle said, turning and joining in on the conversation. "To be with Bella in the first place was a sacrifice on your part, a sacrifice in the highest degree."
"That was nothing, nothing compared to her. She still remembers everything and everyone from her human life. She gave up her friends, her whole life, everything for me and our children," I said.
"Son, it's true. She did. But she did so willingly. There was never an option of keeping both worlds. She knew it was one or the other and she willingly chose you. Her change was different than any of us expected and I believe that she was meant for this life. She was meant for you," he finished.
"But Charlie, I know she would love to have Charlie with her today," I said.
"Not as much as she wants you there today," Jasper added. "I know that with complete certainty."
"Son, you can beat yourself up all you want, but it serves no purpose. No matter what, there is no going back. What's done is done. Now you can choose to focus on the negatives, or you can choose to focus on the woman who loves you with her whole heart. The woman who will walk down the aisle to you today to pledge to be with you for eternity," Carlisle said.
I took a deep breath and looked at each of my brothers and my father, "You guys are the best brothers and father, a guy could ask for. You put up with my brooding for so long. You helped me believe in myself, in my love for Bella, in everything. Thank you guys!"
"It's about time I got some thanks around here," Emmett called from his position in the driver's seat.
We all laughed and then traveled in silence for a while. My brooding thoughts were replaced with thoughts of joy. Today I would marry the woman I loved. The woman who loved me, warts and all. My Bella. 18,000 seconds.
**********APOV**********
Bella was so much more patient that usual. She didn't complain even once as I attacker her hair with a curling iron, hair pins and various hair products. She didn't whine when I painted her fingernails and toenails. She didn't even flinch when I started on her make-up. Either being a vampire changed her opinion of beauty or she was really looking forward to the wedding.
"Bella, we're almost done here," I told her, "All you need is lipstick and mascara. We'll do that closer to the time though."
"Okay, Ali. Can I look now?" she asked.
"Sure can!" I told her.
She turned to the mirror and apparently appreciated what she saw. Her hair was done up in loose curls that fell down, so they kissed her shoulders, her make-up was subtle. Her fingernails and toenails were painted a soft pink color.
"Wow! Alice, you did a great job!" she smiled.
"Thanks," I said, "but the artist can't take all the credit. They need a good canvas to start with."
"I am so lucky. I am marrying my true love, I have perfect children, and a great family including the two best sisters and friends a girl could ever have," she said, hugging me. Rosalie dashed in with the twins in her arms and we included her in our hug.
"Bella, you look stunning!" Rosalie said.
"Thanks Rose," she said, looking down at the twins. Both babies were wide awake and staring at their mother. Then Arriel held up her tiny fist towards Bella. We all knew what that meant. Bella reached down and took her tiny daughter's hand.
"Oh that's new!" Bella said.
"What? Isn't she demanding food?" Rosalie asked.
"Yes, but she implied that Jace was going to need to be changed first," Bella said, laughing.
"I just changed them before we got down here. I'm sure he'll be fine," Rosalie started to argue, before being cut off by a loud noise coming from Jace.
"Great!! Now we can't bet against Alice or Arriel!!" she responded.
We all laughed and Bella took the twins and headed for the stairs.
"Time to change and feed you," she cooed to her children. Today was going to be perfect, I just knew it.
I smiled at Rose and headed for the door. It was time to go meet the boys at the church so all the last minute decorations could be set up. Everything was in the truck, ready to go.
"Hey Alice," Rose called. "Is Emmett going to be any trouble today?"
"Probably," I responded.
"Well, give him this message, and I hope it will keep him in line," she said, whispering her message in my ear.
I laughed quickly at the message, but my eyes clouded over and I could see that it was just enough for Emmett.
"It's perfect, Rose. It will work like a charm," I told her.
"Good," she responded. "I really don't want to have to follow through."
We both laughed as I dashed out the door to meet the boys and she headed up to her room to start getting ready.
**********JPOV**********
I was so happy that Edward finally understood how much Bella loved him. They truly were a perfect couple. Like Alice and I, Rosalie and Emmett and of course Carlisle and Esme. Our family truly had it all.
We arrived at the church with just over four hours until the wedding. The joy and excitement in the Jeep was intense. We parked at the church and prepared to get out when my little pixie wife popped up next to the Jeep.
"Did you guys have fun?" she asked, jumping into my arms and planting a kiss on my lips.
"We had a great time," I told her, spinning her around in my arms.
"How is Bella? How are the babies? Is she okay? Why aren't you with her?" Edward asked, looking intently at Alice.
"Edward! I am not with her because she is feeding the babies right now. She is so happy and excited that if she knew you guys were back already she would have been here right now. I saw it! The babies have been sleeping like angels. As for, 'is she okay', she is better than okay. She is so over the moon excited that she hasn't complained once about me doing her hair and make-up. I got to go hog wild and she grinned like the cat who ate the canary the whole time. Not one grimace!" Alice reported.
Edward grinned too. He took a step away from Alice and she yelled, "Don't you dare!"
"What?" Edward asked.
"You are not going to the house. It won't be long Edward and I promise you it will be worth the wait," she smiled, poking her little finger at him. God I love this woman.
"I know it will be worth the wait, Ali. I trust you. I just miss them. I don't feel complete without all of them here with me," he said to her.
"Soon Big Brother," she said, "But first you all have work to do."
She spent the next five minutes directing us with the force and determination of a general planning a major attack. She had everything we needed in the back of our emergency moving truck, including the piano from Rosalie's house. She laid out all directions and left a final warning for Emmett before leaving.
"Oh, and Emmett," she said.
"Yes, Alice?" he responded.
"Rose sent you a message," she smiled back at him as Edward laughed.
"What did Rosey say?" he asked, assuming it was going to be something good.
"She said, and I quote, 'If you do anything to mess this up, your balls will be removed and placed on opposite sides of the country'." Alice said, smiling sweetly.
We all laughed, except for Emmett, who grabbed his crotch as if to protect his family jewels. He knew, as with any threat from Rose, that she was dead serious.
Alice laughed and waved as she darted off into the trees towards the house. We set to work immediately. Emmett was on his best behavior, which was still a little troubling. It got worse when he started singing.
"Going to the chapel
And they're gonna get married
Going to the chapel
And they're gonna get married
Gee she really love you
And you're gonna get married
Going to the chapel of love," he sang as we carried in the piano.
Nice song for the day. At least it made Edward smile. After completing that task he decided he needed a new song for setting up the candelabras.
"Love and marriage
Love and marriage
Goes together like a horse and carriage
This I tell you Brother
Can't have one without the other," he sang.
If he sticks to these songs we'll be okay. I laughed softly to myself, wondering what else he'd come up with.
"Hey little sister what have you done
Hey little sister who's the only one
Hey little sister who's your superman
Hey little sister who's the one you want
Hey little sister shot gun!
It's a nice day to start again
It's a nice day for a white wedding
It's a nice day to start again, " he sang.
Ooh, graduated to Billy Idol! I hope he runs out of songs soon.
"Here comes the bride,
All dressed in white,
slipped on banana peel
and went for a ride," he sang.
Uh oh, that one struck a nerve with Edward. Emmett better watch himself.
"Emmett!" Edward warned.
"Come on Man, you gotta admit it could happen." Emmett started. Oh dear God!!!
"Emmett, she's a vampire. There's no way it could happen," Edward said, grumpily.
"But it could have happened if she were still a human," he continued.
"Only if you threw a banana peel right in front of her, and even then you would have had to do it so fast that none of the rest of us could save her AND without Alice seeing it first," Edward said, smiling now. "It would never work."
"Okay fine. It would never work," Emmett sighed.
We all laughed and got back to work. Emmett was quiet for fourteen seconds before he started his next song. I honestly think this guy has a death wish.
"Well she looked a peach in the dress she made
When she was still her mamas little girl
And when she walked down the aisle everybody smiled
At her innocence and curls
And when the preacher said is there anyone here
Got a reason why they shouldn't wed
I should have stuck up my hand
I should have got up to stand
And this is what I should have said
I wanna kiss the bride yeah!
I wanna kiss the bride yeah!" he sang.
"Emmett, should I tell Rose you want to kiss Bella?" I asked him, hoping to save Edward the explosion I felt would soon be coming from him.
"NO!! It's just a song and it had the word bride. I didn't mean it. It was just had the right words in the song for the day. It said bride! Don't tell Rosie. It was just a song. I like my balls where they are!!!" Emmett begged.
"Fine, but no more singing, unless you find an appropriate song," I warned.
Emmett was quiet for a long time. In fact we were almost completely done by the time he found an 'appropriate' song to sing.
"You're all I've ever wanted, but I'm terrified of you
My castle may be haunted, but I'm terrified of you
I've cast my spell on millions, but I'm terrified of you
Baby I do this from the ceiling, but I'm terrified of you
I wait my whole life to bite the right one
Then you come along and that freaks me out
So I'm frightened..(oh!).....Dracula's wedding," he sang, proud of himself for finding an appropriate wedding song.
"Emmett!" Carlisle, Edward and I warned all at once.
"Fine then! Since you guys have no sense of musical style!" he complained.
We busied ourselves with the last few details and I had to admit Alice's planning for this place had been impeccable. There were candles everywhere, setting the perfect glow off the stone walls of the church. The flowers were incredible, white roses and freesia. Flower petals graced the aisle that Bella would walk down to meet Edward, under an arch made of soft white blossoms. It was truly perfect.
Edward worked like a fiend, pausing only for a few minutes to talk to his bride. I couldn't believe Alice had allowed it. He smiled from ear to ear as they whispered to each other, but near the end of the conversation, a little shock and worry entered his mind, before he calmed down again.
"Hey Edward, what did your beautiful bride to be say that had you concerned.?" I asked him.
"Just a puzzle I need to figure out, after I marry her!" he said, getting back to work. It seemed like minutes later that we were finally done. I looked over everything, certain that Alice would be pleased and turned to look at my father and brothers.
"So guys," I said, "It looks like it's time for us to get dressed and ready."
Edward grinned from ear to ear. It was one step closer to his bride. We were done changing quickly, and stood staring out at the morning sky, together, side by side, like a family should.
**********APOV**********
After I got back from the church, I raced up to see Bella. She was on the bed with the twins again. They were done their meal and were propped up on the bed as Bella took turns massaging baby lotion onto their little bare legs.
"It amazes me that they're so warm, yet they don't react to our cold touch," she said looking at me.
"It's all they've ever known, I guess," I said to her.
I sat down next to her and she stared at her little babies.
"It's amazing how much they look like their daddy," she said.
"They look like you too. A perfect mix of both of their parents," I said.
"I guess. Have you seen him yet today?" she asked me.
"Yup," I said.
"How is he? Is he okay? Does he miss us? Is he.." she asked.
"Bella," I said, interrupting her. "He asked me the same questions about you. He's just as anxious as you are to get married."
"Oh," she said, blushing.
Arriel held up both of her little hands to us, we smiled at each other and each grabbed one of her hands. She showed us a picture of Edward and Bella kissing. The background was blurry, but you could see Edward in his tux and Bella in her wedding gown.
"You little girl, are too much like your Aunty Alice," Bella cooed to her daughter. Arriel smiled in return.
"So is that what your visions are like, Alice?" she asked.
"It's hard to say Bella. Some of my dreams are crystal clear, like it is happening in front of me. Some are kind of cloudy, like this vision of Arriel's. And some are almost completely obscured. It changes all the time," I told her.
"Can you see anything about their future Alice?" she asked me.
"No. I still can't see them at all," I said grumpily.
"It's okay Alice. What do we have left to do?" she asked me.
"Well Rosalie, Esme and I need to get ready, then the finishing touches on your make up. About an hour before the ceremony, Rose and I will go to the church to make sure everything is perfect. You can feed the twins at that time, then Esme will help you into your dress. After that you can dress the twins in their outfits and Esme will load the three of you in the Mercedes and you make your way to the church," I told her quickly.
"Wow. So, can I ask a question?" she asked me timidly. I saw her question and realized how much it would mean to both of them.
I sighed and said, "Go ahead and call him Bella, but make it quick.. As soon as I get to the church all cell phones will be off. You won't hear his voice again until he says 'I do'," I promised her.
She took the twins and dashed into their rooms and placed them in their shared crib. Then she dashed back and grabbed her cell phone, dialing Edward's number. I just shook my head and walked down to my room to give them a semblance of privacy.
**********BPOV**********
I dialed his number quickly and waited for him to answer it.
"Hello," I heard his velvet voice say.
"Hi, my Love," I squeaked.
"Bella!! How did you get to call with Alice there? I didn't think she would allow it or I would have been on the phone with you the whole time!" he exclaimed.
"I just have a minute. Alice let me call you quickly, but then she says I don't get to hear your sexy voice until you say I do," I told him, pouting slightly.
"God, I miss you Bella. I can't wait for you to walk down the aisle to me. I can't wait for you to be my bride," he told me.
"Oh, Edward," I said, tears starting to form in my eyes. "Me neither. I can't wait to be Mrs. Edward Anthony Masen Cullen."
He laughed a little but I could hear the under lying current there. "Me neither Love. I love you so much."
"As I love you," I told him.
"Not too long now. I will see you soon my Love and then every day for eternity," he said.
"Promise?" I asked.
"Definitely," he said. "How are our little ones?"
"Sleeping like angels, but they miss you too," I said, smiling.
"How do you know they miss me?" he asked.
"Arriel showed me not long after you left. We were on the bed discussing their family. She was showing visions of everyone and the ones of you were just tinged. I know she wanted you," I told him.
"Who else did she show you?" he asked.
"Everyone. Right now Emmett is not on her good side, but I think she can be convinced," I told him.
"Charlie too?" he asked.
"Yeah... but I don't want to discuss that now. I..." I couldn't go on, her vision was too much and I felt the tears welling up and threatening to spill over.
Before either of us were able to say another word Alice came in and said, "Now say 'I love you' and give me back the phone. No more chit chat until you say I do!!"
"Bella, tell me," he said through the phone, sounding almost panicked.
"I mean it Edward Cullen!" the evil pixie called from the back ground.
"We'll talk about it later," he promised. "I love you, Isabella Marie Swan."
"I love you too, Edward. More than anything," I promised, before the phone was ripped from my hands.
"Goodbye, Edward. Get back to work!" Alice said into the phone.
She smiled at me, took my phone and dashed out of the room calling, "Get your little vampire butt down to my room in five minutes or else."
I did as she commanded and I walked down to her room. As I entered I saw Alice dash into her closet and Rosalie and Esme already dressed, putting the finishing touches on their hair. They looked stunning.
Esme was wearing a soft yellow silk dress, with a lace overlay, that fit beautifully around her upper body and flared out into a full knee length skirt. It had a deep rounded neckline that was classic. It looked like a dress Audrey Hepburn would have worn. Her hair was pulled up into a french twist with a few tendrils left down to frame her face and her make-up was soft and complementary.
Rosalie was, well, Rosalie! She looked stunning in her soft blue silk fitted gown. It was tight fitting with thin straps and a plunging neckline. Dear God, she looked awesome. I'm sure it was a designer dress, even with so little time to shop. Her hair was pulled up at the front, but hung loosely at the back. Her make-up was stunning. Her lips were painted blood red, believe me the irony was not lost on me, and her eyes were accented with blue eyeliner and eye shadow.
"Wow! You two look stunning," I said.
"We'll look plain next to you," Rosalie said, smiling.
"Seriously, Rose! Nobody could ever call you plain!" I told her.
Alice came out of her closet in an identical dress to Rosalie's, except for the fact that it was pink. She looked stunning too. Her hair was styled into pin curls, instead of her usual spiky style. Her make-up was set to complement the pink of her dress.
"Wow Alice!" I said.
"You like it Bella?" she asked, twirling.
"I love it! I bet it's a designer gown," I said.
She only smiled in response.
"So who are you wearing?" I asked.
"Stella McCartney," she replied, thrilled that I had even asked. "Don't worry though, they aren't custom. Unfortunately we didn't have time for that."
"And who are you wearing Esme?" I asked, smiling.
"Lagerfeld," she responded.
"Who am I wearing?" I asked, suddenly aware that I didn't know that detail.
"Oh my God! You are turning into a real girl!" Alice gushed.
Rosalie laughed.
"Don't worry, Bella. His name is Perrine Bruyere. He isn't a major designer yet, but he will be." she said smiling.
I sighed and asked my next question. "So what do we have left to do?"
"We have under two hours until you have to be there so we better start with you. Make sure you have everything you need," Alice said.
"I'm marrying Edward, that is all I need," I told her.
"Awwww," Rose, Alice and Esme all said in unison.
"You guys seem to do that a lot. It's starting to scare me," I said, laughing with them.
"Okay enough distractions. We need to get down to business. We need to do the bride checklist," Alice said.
"The bride checklist?" I asked.
"You know!" she said. "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something new."
"Oh, that checklist!" I said.
"It's the most important thing," Alice said. "Your something new is your dress, shoes, and lingerie."
"I bought you some beautiful sapphire clips for your hair for your something blue," Rosalie smiled.
"I have something you could borrow if you'd like," Esme added.
"That's perfect Esme!" Alice said.
"Sapphire clips?" I asked, still stunned at the speed of the conversation.
"They fasten into your hair and hold the veil in place," Rose smiled. "I chose sapphires because they are your birth stone."
"Oh, okay," I said, still stunned thinking about wearing sapphires in my hair. I knew with this family they would not be fake, and they would not be little. "Thanks Rose. That's very sweet."
"And Esme, you said you have something I can borrow?" I asked her.
"I guess they could count as your something old too, oh, I guess your ring can be your something old instead," she said, smiling.
She reached into her purse and pulled out a pair of diamond teardrop earrings. I gasped at the size and beauty of them.
"These were a gift from Carlisle just before I married him. I wore these at our wedding, and I have loaned them to each of my daughters for their weddings. I would be so honored, if you would wear them today, my daughter," she said.
I wanted to accept and thank her, but I was unable. All I could do was sniff and blubber like a darn fool. Great the one and only crying vampire. All the girls gathered in a hug until I recovered enough to thank Esme properly.
"Thank you, Esme, it would be my honor to wear these today. Thank you for considering me your daughter," I sniffled.
"So you have your something old, your ring or the earrings. You have your something new, your dress. Your something borrowed, the earrings from Esme. And finally your something blue, the sapphire clips. I declare you ready to be a bride!" Alice exclaimed, bouncing up and down. I smiled at her enthusiasm. I would be Mrs. Edward Cullen in under two hours.
They set about the final preparations for my wedding, most of them involving make-up, hair products, skimpy undergarments, jewelry and of course shoes. The only thing I had left to do was slip into my gown. We were leaving that until the last minute so I could nurse the twins again before the wedding. The high collar of my dress would make nursing impossible
It seemed like only a few seconds before Rosalie and Alice told me it was time for them to go.
"Bella, we're heading off to the church now. We'll see you there in less than an hour," Rosalie said, grinning from ear to ear.
"I can't wait," I said smiling. I guess that was my cue to wake the babies and nurse them, their final feeding before I married their daddy. I couldn't wait.
"May I accompany you, Bella?" Esme asked.
"Yes please," I said, smiling at my mother-in-law to be.
We walked up the stairs so I could feed them and then dress them in their little outfits. Then into my dress and off to the church.
**********JPOV*********
When Edward started to get anxious and pace Emmett decided to take it on himself to calm him down.
"Hey Edward, let's play a game," he said.
Edward looked at him, like he had grown a second head then turned to smile at me and Carlisle. I guess we were supposed to play along.
"Let's play twenty questions," Emmett said, bouncing up and down like a school girl.
Was he really that dumb?
"I'm thinking of an animal," Emmett started.
"Budgie," Edward answered.
"Wow!! You're good at this game. Let's go again. I'm going to make it harder this time," Emmett said.
"Jasper's blue bathrobe," Edward said, looking at me and Carlisle.
"Geez man, that's incredible," Emmett said. "Okay, now I'm thinking of..."
"San Pedro de Atacama, Chile," Edward answered.
"Damn, I was sure I would get you there. Let me see..." Emmett pondered.
"Ewww, Rosalie's lime green nighty," Edward said and shuttered.
"WOW! I can't believe it!" he yelled. "Okay, you'll never get this one."
"Your secret hiding spot in the Forks house was behind the loose brick on the garage," Edward said.
I would love to say that he figured it out quite quickly. That wouldn't be the truth though. Finally we were under an hour until the wedding. Carlisle and I just sat there watching Edward and Emmett go back and forth. Did Emmett not see us all rolling our eyes? Finally Alice and Rosalie dashed through the door. They stood there for a minute trying to figure out what Emmett and Edward were doing.
"Wow!! You are a God! Seriously! Okay, I'm thinking of..." Emmett started.
"Mary had a little lamb." Edward said, sounding completely bored.
"Dude!! You are amazing!" Emmett yelled.
"Ummm, Emmett, Honey. What are you doing?" Rosalie asked, the honey dripping from her voice couldn't be good.
"Playing Twenty Questions with Edward. He's really good you know Rosie! I mean he's like a God or something," Emmett said.
"Yeah, it's almost like he can READ YOUR MIND," she said, throwing her hands in the air.
"Yeah, It is like he can read my mind. I wonder if he can guess what I'm thinking now," Emmett said, still not getting it. Rosalie slapped her forehead.
"EMMETT MCCARTHY CULLEN! EDWARD CAN READ MINDS!!! YOU'VE KNOWN THAT FOR OVER SEVENTY YEARS!!" Rosalie yelled, before storming off, Emmett trailing behind her.
"Rosie, Baby. I just forgot. I mean...." Emmett begged as he went.
We all killed ourselves laughing.
"How long has that been going on?" Alice said, still giggling.
"Thirty eight minutes," Edward answered, still laughing himself.
We laughed a little more and then Alice decided to check out the work we had done decorating the church. She flitted from area to area, making minute adjustments. Edward took a deep breath and walked over to the piano and started playing. First he played the lullaby he had composed for Bella, then the one for the twins and finally he played a new song I had never heard before.
"What's that song called?" I asked him.
"Love Song for my Bride," he responded, not looking up. " I wrote it for her."
"Okay, everyone!" General Alice, my beautiful wife, called. "We are under thirty minutes now. Is everyone aware of their roles?"
Rose and Emmett came back in, looking a little disheveled, with big grins on their faces. I guess he apologized to her.
"Okay, sound off and tell me what your job is," she bellowed, unnecessarily.
"I'm walking the bride down the aisle and then standing next to Edward," Carlisle started.
"Performing the wedding ceremony," I added.
"Piano," Rose said.
"Getting married," Edward said, with a huge grin on his face.
"Pictures," Emmett said.
"Emmie-Bear?" Rose said.
Who knew Rose talked like that????
"Yes Babe," Emmett said, smoothly.
"If you mess this up, even one teensy weensy little bit, you will have blue balls for a year," she said, reaching up and kissing him.
The whole family cracked up laughing, except Emmett, who looked scared.
"Alright," General Alice called, as she hung up her cell phone. "I just talked to Esme and she is strapping the car seats in the car and going up to get Bella and the twins. It's time people! All cell phones off now!"
Everyone took their places. The video camera was set up to capture Bella's entrance. Emmett had the camera in hand. Rose took her seat at the piano and started playing some Mozart softly. I stood at the front with Edward, while Carlisle and Alice waited at the back.
The countdown was on. In mere minutes Bella, Esme and the twins would be here. Finally we heard the car approaching and Rose picked up the volume on her music.
It was time.
**********EPOV**********
Rosalie started the intro into Pachabel's Canon in D for Bella to walk down the aisle. In a few seconds I would see my bride.
I heard the car pull up. When the church doors opened my bride would be there. My Bella.
I heard a car door open and close and footsteps on the stairs. It was time. 0 seconds to go.
The door flew open to reveal....
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......Esme, with a panicked look on her face.
"They're gone," she whispered.
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Sorry I know I promised a wedding... it would have been beautiful.... don't you think?