Authors Note : Thank you so much for reading this story and for the continued support. We have finally finished this story and I hope you all enjoy it. As always thanks to Stacie Ard and Opal Aline for always being there to encourage me and to help me when I've needed it. Take care and Merry Christmas. :) Sher
BPOV
The weeks following Edward's proposal were a flurry of activity.
He wanted us to get married as soon as possible, stating that we've spent too many years apart and why wait.
I can agree with him there.
We've known each other since high school and both of us seeming to like each other, but both too afraid to say anything at the time.
But here we are now, together and planning our wedding.
Alice and Esme have been a tremendous help to me, from picking out the menu and the cake, to the decorations for the house.
We wanted a simple but elegant wedding, so we decided to have it at his parents estate.
Our honeymoon was already set, since we won that Hawaii vacation on New Years Eve.
Spring training started in the middle of February and we'd be returning from Hawaii and going straight to Florida.
I could write and meet my deadlines from anywhere, and Edward really wanted me to be there with him. He said he spent enough alone time in empty hotel rooms that he wanted to enjoy being with someone.
Not just anyone, he wanted to be married to his one true love.
He was such a romantic. He gave me flowers for no reason, left me little notes to find around the house, especially if he had to leave before I got up or just stuck in my laptop case.
He's been staying at my house until we make the move to Seattle after we were married.
We talked about it at length and we decided to keep my fathers home in Forks as our getaway place from the craziness of the city.
I've been zoning out for the past few minutes as Alice has been droning on and on about the rehearsal dinner.
"Bella, hello earth to Bella," she called waving her hands in my face.
"Huh," I said.
"Where were you? I asked you about table placements."
"However you think, I'm not good at that."
"Is everything okay?" she asked.
"Yeah, just nerves. I'm getting married tomorrow. What if we are making a mistake? We've only been together since Christmas Eve and its now the end of January," I said as I felt my heart rate accelerating.
"Breathe Bella," she said as I sat down and put my head between my knees. "Do I need to get my dad?"
I shook my head no as I took several deep breaths.
"You and Edward are two of the most connected people I've ever seen and you've known each other forever. It doesn't matter that you've only been a couple for a short time. The heart knows what the heart needs."
I nodded as I took some deep breaths.
"I've never seen my brother this happy before," she said.
"I know, I'm just scared of making a mistake."
"Do you feel like this is a mistake?" she asked as she went about checking that she had everything for tomorrow laid out.
"No, I know marrying Edward is the greatest choice I ever made. He's wonderful to me and loves me so much. I guess I'm just letting the nerves get to me," I said as my phone chimed.
I picked it up and read the words, "Meet me after Alice goes to bed, pool house. It's warm and private.-E.
I smiled as I typed out a quick text. "K. I'll be there."
"Was that my brother?" she asked as she had all her nail polish out.
"Yeah. How could you tell?" I asked laying my phone aside and setting my hands down for her to paint my nails.
"You had a goofy grin, and your eyes sparkled," she said softly as she set about painting my nails in a delicate purple color.
"He always seems to say the sweetest things at the right time."
"That's my brother, ever the romantic. He's been waiting a long time for you. "
I smiled over at her as she continued painting my nails.
"I'm glad I found him on the side of the road on Christmas Eve. I'm not sure if we'd be sitting here now."
"Oh maybe, but fate has a way of bringing two hearts together," she said with a smirk as she finished one hand.
"You believe in all that stuff?"
"I do. I'm a firm believer in fate, karma and all that."
I smiled as I waited for my nails to dry, "Do we have anything else to do tonight?"
"No, I think everything is set. You just need to get your beauty sleep and wake up in the morning and get ready to marry my brother. I so cannot wait to have you as a sister, Bella."
"Yeah, it will be awesome. I've never had a sister or a brother, so it will be cool."
"It will be," she said as she checked to make sure my nails were dry before I changed into my pajamas.
"I think I will head to bed, I'll see you in the morning," I said with a yawn as I got up and stretched.
"Night Bella, I'll see you bright and early."
I nodded as I left the room to go to my room.
In my room I went through my nightly routine of brushing my teeth, washing my face and brushing through my hair, but I knew that I was sneaking out of the house to meet Edward at the pool house.
I know we are breaking tradition by seeing each other before the wedding, but we aren't very traditional.
I climbed into bed and laid there as I waited long enough to make sure that Alice was asleep before I sent a text to Edward letting him know I was on my way.
I walked out of my room quietly and crept down the stairs only to be startled by the sound of someone on the couch.
I looked to see that it was the hulking form of Emmett sound asleep, and snoring loudly.
I slowly made my way out the door and walked the familiar path down to the pool house.
I could see Edward standing in the doorway with candlelight flickering behind him.
"Hey love," he said as I reached him and he pulled me inside.
"Hi, I've missed you. It's unfair of Pixie to keep us apart," I said as I leaned up and kissed his lips.
"It is, but she's trying to do the tradition thing."
"I know, but we are hardly traditional," I said with a laugh as we sat down.
"True. How did you get passed Emmett? he asked.
"He was sound asleep, like dead to the world. Did she have him out there?" I asked.
"Yeah, he was supposed to be on guard so that we didn't sneak away to be together before the wedding."
"Some guard he is."
"She would've been better off putting Jasper in that job, we would've never gotten out," he said as he snuggled me against his chest. "Are you nervous about the ceremony?"
"No, you?"
"Not at all, Ms. Swan. I can't wait to marry you."
"Me either. I can't believe in a few hours I will be Mrs. Edward Cullen."
"I love the sound of that," he said as he leaned in and kissed me.
I moaned into his mouth as our tongues tangled together and I slipped my fingers up into his hair as we laid back on the lounge chair.
He hovered over me, his hands roaming up my shirt and I couldn't help but moan as his fingers grazed my breast.
"Edward, as much as I hate to stop we shouldn't do this now," I said weakly.
"You really want me to stop?" he asked as he pulled away.
"Not really but .. what if Alice comes down here or worse."
"What could be worse than that?"
"Umm... not sure, " I said as I kissed him again.
It was so hard not to be with him since we've spent nearly every night together since Christmas Eve.
"I thought you wanted to stop?" he questioned.
"Fuck it. I don't care if we get caught," I said pulling his lips back to mine.
Our kiss was deep and passionate as his hand roamed up under my shirt and his fingers squeezed my nipple over my bra.
"Edward, y...yes," I breathed out as he kissed down my neck.
"You have no idea, how sexy that just sounded," he murmured as he sucked on my earlobe.
I giggled softly, "I wish the ceremony was over and we were already in Hawaii."
"I know. I want to make love to my wife all night," he murmured as we heard a knock at the door.
"Shit," I whispered.
"Edward Anthony Cullen, Isabella Marie Swan," we heard Emmett yelling. "You are in major trouble."
"Fuck... " he said as we got up and he opened the door.
"Are you trying to get me killed?" Emmett asked as he came inside.
"No, why?" I asked.
"She came down the stairs and woke me up saying that I let you slip out of the house and that you must be with him. She said if you aren't back in your bed in ten minutes she's coming down here and there will be hell to pay."
"Your sister is an irritating little pipsqueak," I huffed.
"That she is, love," Edward said as he kissed the top of my head.
Emmett snickered, "Did you really think she wouldn't notice? She's like the Nazi police, nothing gets passed her."
"True. But I got passed you, " I smirked at him.
"That you did, Belly Boo," he said with a smile. "Let's get back to the house before she comes down here."
"Is she still up?" Edward asked.
"You know it, bro."
We walked out of the pool house and every step we took felt like we were going to the principal's office and Emmett was the escort.
I held Edward's hand tightly, I hated confrontations. Even if it is just Alice, she was tiny but mighty, especially if you pissed her off.
As we approached the door, she opened it, "Isabella Marie Swan I am so disappointed in you. Sneaking out to see him, you know its unlucky for the bride to see the groom before the wedding. I didn't think I'd have to sleep in the same room with you to keep you apart for one night," she said sternly.
"I.. I'm sorry," I said softly.
"Alice, I'm the one who texted her and asked her to meet me. Don't take this out on her," Edward said.
"Edward Anthony, you know how important traditions are to me. Why would you do that?"
"We are hardly traditional, Alice. It's fine," he said to her as he held my hand.
"Alice, chill out. It's their wedding, they weren't doing anything but talking maybe kissing when I got there," Emmett said with a smirk.
"Whatever, go up to your room," she told him.
He snickered and marched off.
"As for you two, say good night and then go to bed, separately," she said as she turned around and went upstairs.
"Wow.. when did she turn into your mother?" I asked. "Even Esme isn't that bad."
"I'm not sure," Edward said with a laugh as we walked towards the stairs.
"In a few hours, I'll be your wife," I said softly.
"Yes, I can't wait."
He pulled me to him and kissed me softly, "I love you."
"I love you too," he said as he leaned his forehead against mine. "Get some sleep, beautiful."
"Okay, I'll see you soon."
"Looking forward to it, Bella."
I went into my room and got changed for bed, I slid between the covers and closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep.
It wasn't long before Alice was waking me up.
"Bella, wake up sleepyhead. You're getting married today."
"I know, do you always have to be so loud?" I mumbled as I got up and walked to the bathroom.
"Yep, wasn't my fault you decided to go play tonsil hockey with your husband-to-be the night before your wedding," she said as she handed me a cup of tea when I came back out.
"Thanks," I said taking a sip of the warm liquid. "You sounded like an old mother hen last night. You actually had Emmett and maybe Edward quaking in their shoes."
"Good, I was hoping to sound like a mom," she said with a smirk and her hand laying on her stomach.
"Oh my gosh, you're pregnant!" I exclaimed excitedly.
"I am, but we've decided not to tell anyone yet. We didn't want to overshadow the wedding, and I'm just a little over eight weeks."
"Congratulations, I'm so happy for you and Jasper. How does he feel about it?" I asked.
"He's excited, at first he was scared. But now he's just as excited as I am," she said.
"I doubt anyone can reach the level of excitement that you have. But I'm sure he's over the moon. How did you survive not telling anyone?"
"We didn't want people to know too early, and then with Edward finally getting married, we didn't want the spotlight on us. This is yours and Edward's day."
"He'll want to know that his little sister is having a baby," I said as she brushed out my hair.
"I'll tell him after you two are married," she said with a smile.
"Okay. I'm so excited for you, and I'm freaking nervous for today." I took a sip of my tea with shaking hands as she braided my hair.
"It'll be okay, Bella. Take a deep breath, if you don't calm down I'm getting my dad," she warned.
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes, I really wasn't sure what I was freaking out over.
"It'll be fine, Bells."
I heard her say it, but in my mind I heard my father's voice saying it to me.
I missed my father so much, just thinking about him not being able to walk me down the aisle and not having my mom here. It just made my heartache. My mom refused to come to Forks, said that there was no reason to and she didn't want to see me get married. Her opinion of marriage never changed. A worthless institution she called it.
"Mom," Alice called down the hallway.
It wasn't long before Esme came rushing in.
"What's wrong, Alice?" she asked.
"I think Bella is having a panic attack."
"Go get your father discreetly since he's in the room with Edward."
She nodded as she went out the door.
"Bella," Esme said softly as she approached me. "It's okay, breathe dear."
I looked up at her through the tears that were streaming down my face.
"I... I .. miss my dad. I wish he was here. A.. alice said that It'll be fine, B...bells, he called me that all the time," I said as she wrapped me in her arms.
I wrapped my arms around her and cried into her shoulder.
"My mom said she wouldn't come, that marriage is a useless institution and that I was wasting my life marrying Edward. How could she say that? Edward is perfect and amazing, and oh.. so dreamy."
"Alice, let me in that damn room now," I heard Edward say from out in the hall.
"No, just dad," she told him sternly as Carlisle came in.
"I'm sorry to cause such a fuss," I cried.
"It's no problem dear, many brides have freak outs before the wedding," she said as Carlisle approached.
"How are you, Bella?" he asked as he knelt down in front of me.
"O..okay now. I just had a breakdown. Alice said something my father always said to me and it all crashed in on me of him not being here. I miss him so much," I said softly.
"He would've loved to see you today, Bella. He'd be so proud to walk you down the aisle to Edward. You were always the apple of his eye, even after your mother took you away. He was always so proud of you. He loved you so much," he said as he cradled my hand in his.
"Thank you for saying that, Carlisle. I'm glad that I was here with him when he passed, it was the best decision I ever made was coming back here. I.. I loved him so much."
"He knew it, dear. He is watching down on you today and he'd want you to be happy. There's an irate groom out there, who is ready to take the hinges off the door to get to you. Are you ready to finish getting ready and marry him?" he asked with a smirk that rivaled Edward's.
"Yes, can I talk to him?" I asked.
"Of course," he said as he stood up.
"Dad, he can't see her," Alice protested.
"He won't," Carlisle said as he lead me to the door and opened it. "Edward."
"I'm here, dad."
"Extend your hand out," Carlisle told him and he did as I put my hand in his as Carlisle left us alone.
"Bella, are you okay?" he asked.
"I am now, I just had a breakdown over my dad and missing him. I'm okay now. I'm sorry I worried you."
"It's okay, I was ready to break the door down," he said with a laugh.
"I know, your dad told me."
"Are you having any regrets about marrying me?"
"No, none at all. I'm ready to marry you and begin my life with you. All I have to do is slip into my dress and meet you at the altar."
"I'm glad you don't have any regrets."
"None at all," I said with a smile, even though he couldn't see it.
He lifted my hand up to his lips and kissed it gently, "I'll see you in a few minutes."
"Okay, bye for now."
"Bye."
I closed the door and turned towards Alice, "Thanks for letting me talk to him."
"It's fine, Bella. Are you okay now?"
"I'm great, let's get me ready to get married," I said with a smile.
She smiled as she went to get my dress and Carlisle left the room.
She helped me with my dress and putting the veil on and then she handed me my flowers and we were ready to go.
She left me alone as she went to signal Esme to let her know we were ready and I went to look out the window.
It was a beautiful snowy day and the sun was shining down on the snow, making it sparkle. I looked up at the the cloudless blue sky and smiled. I knew my father was smiling down at me as a cardinal flew to the branch outside the window.
"I love you, dad," I whispered as the door opened behind me.
"It's time Bella," Carlisle said behind me.
I nodded as I turned and he held out a handkerchief to me, "Thank you," I said as I dabbed the tears from my eyes.
I went to hand it back to him, but he shook his head, "I'm sure you'll need it more than I will."
He chuckled and it sounded just like Edward.
"Ready?"
"Yeah, I am," I said with a smile as we walked out to the hallway.
"You look beautiful," he said softly as we reached the stairs and watched Alice walk down them and waited for our cue to start walking.
Once we heard it, I gripped his arm tightly, "Don't let me fall."
"I won't, you'll be fine."
We descended the stairs in time with the music and we reached the aisle and everyone stood and turned our way.
I couldn't see anyone other than Edward standing at the end of the white carpet.
He smiled at me and I almost sprinted down the aisle towards him but Carlisle kept us at an even pace.
"He's not going anywhere, Bells," he murmured with a grin.
"I know, but who decided how long this aisle should be."
"That would be Alice."
We both chuckled as we finally reached Edward and he placed my hand in his and he leaned in and kissed my cheek.
I smiled at him and looked over at Edward who was also smiling as the minister started the ceremony.
The ceremony itself didn't take long at all, we exchanged vows and rings and it was finally time to kiss my husband.
It was a sweet kiss, but we got lost in the moment and couldn't stop kissing each other until we heard Emmett yell, "Geez just get a room."
We broke apart to the loud cheers from family, friends and some of Edward's teammates.
"I love you, Mrs. Cullen," Edward said against my ear.
"I love you too, Mr. Cullen," I said as we began our walk back down the aisle together.
The rest of the evening was spent mingling with our guests, eating and sharing sweet kisses with each other.
It wasn't long before it was time to cut the cake and feed each other some of it.
We cut a small piece and I held it out to Edward, and he leaned in to take it from my fingers as Emmett yelled, "Smash it in his face, Bella."
I couldn't help but laugh as I pushed the cake into his lips.
He laughed as he at the bit of cake that actually made it into his mouth, and he licked the frosting from his lips.
"Ready Mrs. Cullen?" he asked as he lifted a piece of the cake up to me.
I nodded as he shoved the cake against my lips, getting frosting all over my lips and chin.
I smiled up at him as he leaned in and kissed me gently, whispering how he was sorry.
"It's okay, I expected it," I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed deeply.
When we broke apart everyone was clapping as we made our way back to our seat.
"How much longer till we leave?" I asked.
"About a half hour."
"I'm so ready to be alone with you."
"Me too, baby. This day has seemed so long," he said with a smile.
"It has, but I'm not too tired."
"Even if you are tired, you can sleep on the plane, and be all mine once we land."
"I like the sound of that."
It was time for our first dance as husband and wife, and I couldn't wait to dance with my husband.
Our song started and he took me in his arms and we danced effortlessly around the room, and he kissed me gently as the song came to a close and he went to dance with his mom.
I danced with Carlisle and then Jasper as Edward twirled Alice around the room.
Jasper and I headed over to the table as Alice talked to Edward.
I could see the smile break out on his face as Alice told him he was going to be an uncle.
"I can see he took it well," I told Jasper who looked a bit nervous.
"I'm glad. I'm not ready for him to kill me yet," he said with a laugh.
"I don't think he would."
Edward came over to us and he gave Jasper a quick hug, congratulating him.
I could see the look in Edward's eye and I know that we'd be talking about children in the future.
"Time to throw the bouquet and then the garter," Alice said.
"Thank God, I'm so ready to be alone with you, Bella."
"Me too, even though we will be on a plane."
He laughed as Alice gathered the single women and I threw it behind me and one of their distant cousin's caught it.
Edward had me sit down on a chair and he slipped his hands up under my dress, moving them up higher till he found the garter.
He skimmed his thumb over my underwear as he smirked up at me.
I blushed as he started to pull the garter down my legs and then he stood up once he had it.
He turned around and flung it behind him, it hit one of his teammates in the arm.
Everyone cheered as he helped me stand up and leaned over and kissed me.
"Ready to go, Mrs. Cullen?" he asked.
"Yes," I said as we headed off to get changed so we could leave.
We went up the elevator and thankfully no one was in there with us since Edward pushed me up against the wall.
He kissed me deeply and passionately as his hands roamed over my body.
"I can't wait to we get to Hawaii. I need you so badly," he murmured against my lips.
"Me too," I said as the elevator opened and I smoothed down my dress as I stepped out with Edward behind me.
We went to my room and quickly changed. We were so ready to leave. Our luggage was already in the car and Emmett was driving us to the airport.
"Ready?" I asked.
"Yeah," he answered as the took my hand and our carryon bags.
"Let's go."
We headed to the elevator and this time we had to be good since there were other people there.
He held me against him as I yawned, "Tired, baby?"
"A bit, it was a long day. But I'll rest on the plane, and be all set once we arrive in Hawaii."
He smiled down at me as he kissed my forehead.
"We can both rest on the plane, because once we get to our hotel there won't be any time for sleep."
As we exited the elevator, we walked across the lobby and out the doors to be greeted by all our friends throwing birdseed at us; we wanted to do birdseed to feed the birds and rice was bad for them.
We both smiled at each other as he led me to the car and Emmett held the door for us.
We hugged everyone and then I got in the car and Edward got in next to me.
I snuggled close to his side as Emmett drove through the streets to the airport, it really didn't take him long and we pulled up to the departure lane and he got all our luggage out as we thanked him.
He hugged me tightly and then hugged Edward briefly before we went and check our bags, then made our way to security.
It didn't take us long at all to go through all the checkpoints and we were headed towards our gate.
We stopped at the magazine stand and bought a magazine and some snacks. We sat down and breathed a sigh of relief, all the wedding craziness was over and we were married.
"Feeling okay, baby?" he asked.
"Yes, just glad we're married and all the wedding stuff is done."
"Me too. Now on to relaxing at the beach and making love whenever we want."
I nodded as I leaned my head against him.
"No more Alice for two weeks."
"Yeah, she was a bit much," he said with a smirk.
"She meant well though."
We didn't have long to wait for our flight to start boarding.
Once on the plane, we settling into our seat and waited for take off.
I snuggled against Edward as people boarded and we were cleared for take off.
I knew it wouldn't take long before I fell asleep against my husband.
He kissed my forehead as I drifted off to sleep.
I felt his gentle nudging a while later, "Baby, time to wake up. We need to buckle up for landing."
I stretched my arms up and looked over at him, "Sorry, I slept all the way here."
"It's fine, baby. I wanted you to rest for later."
"Are we going to go for dinner or get room service?" I asked.
"Room service, if that's okay?"
"Sounds perfect."
It didn't take us long to land after I buckled up, and I couldn't wait to get off the plane and get to our hotel.
We walked to baggage claim and then over to the car rental company where Edward had a car reserved.
"I figured I'd rather drive us around than have someone else do it," he said with a smile.
"Yeah, that sounds good."
We were shown to our car and Edward helped me in as he loaded our luggage. I wanted to help him with it but he shooed me away.
I looked down at the rings on my fingers and smiled. I couldn't believe that we got married already, it seemed like it was a whirlwind, but it suited us.
"Ready, Mrs. Cullen?" he asked as he slid beneath the wheel.
"Definitely, Mr. Cullen."
Edward drove to our hotel and we checked in effortlessly and we were shown to our room.
Once we were settled, Edward called down for room service as I went to grab my latest manuscript that I had bound for him. It was a special present just for him. Only my editor has seen it and put a rush to get it to me in time for my honeymoon.
"Bella," he said as he got off the phone.
"Right here," I said as I walked out of the bedroom. "This is for you."
He took it from my hand as I sat nervously on the couch.
"What is this? You already gave me a gift."
"This is something special, you're the first person outside of my editor to see it. Read it," I said as I tapped the book.
He looked down at the embossed lettering and read it out loud, "One Snowy Night, by Marie Swan-Cullen."
I couldn't help but smile at him as he looked at the words on the cover.
"You added my name to you pen name?"
"You don't like it," I said biting my bottom lip.
"I love it, baby," he said as he pulled me into his lap and his lips attacked mine. "It's your name to use however you want. Swan-Cullen. I love it."
"It's only Swan-Cullen on the books, otherwise it's just Cullen."
He leaned in and claimed my lips again and I couldn't help but moan as he tongue dominated mine.
We made out until our food arrived and we ate it pretty quickly, probably faster than we should have but the fire burning deep inside us drove us to it.
He reached for my hand once we were done and I stood up as he lifted me up into his arms and nearly sprinted to our bedroom.
He spent a few seconds undressing me before both of us climbed onto the bed and he hovered over me.
"You're so beautiful, Mrs. Cullen," he murmured as he gently slipped inside me.
"Thank you, Mr. Cullen. You're pretty hot yourself," I said as I met his thrust.
"You feel so good, Bella."
I moaned in answer as his hips thrusted against mine.
You couldn't tell where he stopped and I began, we were one with each other.
Slowly and sweetly he made love to me as we reached our peak together and we cried out loudly, murmuring each others names as we held on to one another.
"Wow, that was amazing," I said softly against his neck.
"It was, but I'm not finished with you yet, baby. I just need a few minutes to rest," he said with a smirk.
"I know, baby. You're not as young as you used to be, old man." I couldn't help but laugh at the look on his face as he moved back over me and attacked my lips with his.
I could feel him almost hard again on my leg.
"Mmm... seems like you aren't that old," I said with as laugh as I moved my hand down to grip his cock in my hand.
He groaned loudly as I slowly moved my hand up and down him as he kissed and nipped at my neck.
"Nope, not old at all," he said with a laugh as he slammed himself into me and we made love several more times that night and into the wee hours of the morning.
Our lives will never be the same after that drive home on highway 101, and the stranded motorist. I'm glad I stopped and picked him up, my life is so much better with Edward than without him. He showed me all the love I'd ever need and he made me feel complete.