Bella's POV:
"Our couple now wishes to recite the vows that they wrote," the priest said and nodded to Jasper. "You may begin when you're ready sir."
"Bella," Jasper began gently squeezing my hand as he spoke. "I fell in love with you at a point in our lives when you weren't ready for me and that was probably a good thing."
I am sure everyone else was confused but I knew where Jasper was going with this and I was proven right as he continued "It gave us the chance to become best friends. You are my best friend and I'm lucky enough to also say you're my girl. I can't wait for everything we will go through because we'll go through it together, whether it's good or bad."
"I am so thankful you let me in. Not only to your life but also to Charlotte's. She's my little princess and today marks the day we will become a family in the eyes of the law not just ourselves. You two are my family and I will do anything and everything in my power to keep you safe, healthy and happy. I love you more than I ever imagined I could love someone."
"And now Bella would like to speak," The priest said turning slightly to watch me.
I kept my gaze locked with Jasper's sparkling blue eyes as I spoke "When we first met I never imagined we would end up here but I am so glad we have. I owe so much to you, even if you don't realize it."
"You've opened me up to love again. Taught me to trust again, to love again. My heart was broken and you saved me and I'll spend every day of the rest of my life thanking you for that."
"And now for the rings," The priest said and Jasper turned to Emmett to grab the ring, and I did the same thing with Rose.
"Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife- in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, 'til death do you part?" The priest asked looking towards Jasper.
Jasper nodded as he spoke "I do." He took my hand in his and slid the platinum band we chose together onto my finger beside my engagement ring.
The priest turned to me and asked "Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband- in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, 'til death do you part?"
"I do," I said and slid the thicker of the two bands onto Jasper's finger.
"You may now kiss the bride," the priest finally said and I practically launched myself at Jasper and kissed him with as much force and passion as I could muster.
Jasper pulled me close to him and I slinked my arms around his neck when we were interrupted by a loud, indignant cry of "Dada!"
Our whole family burst into laughter as Jasper and I reluctantly broke apart breathing heavily and Jasper rested his forehead against mine.
We locked eyes for a minute before he pulled away, kissing my forehead chastely as he did so.
"Princess," Jasper chuckled as he turned to Charlotte who had the most pitiful look on her face, her lower lip jutted out and trembling and her bright green eyes were shining with tears.
"Dada," She said quieter than before and reached towards him.
"You are such a suck Char," Emmett laughed passing her to Jasper and ruffled her hair playfully as he stood back to watch the father and daughter.
"No, she's just a daddy's girl." I said pressing a kiss to her cheek as Jasper turned back to me.
Charlotte had stopped pouting the instant she was in his arms- as usual. She loved Jasper and hated being away from him or even sharing him for that matter.
"Now both my girls are Whitlock's!" Jasper exclaimed happily, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me close to his side.
And God it felt good to be a Whitlock- it felt like this was where I was meant to be my whole life. Every hardship, every hurdle had led me to this place. With my family and my friends, in love and truly happy.
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"I just wanted to say a few words before we all start eating the feast the lovely Esme and Carmine provided us with!" My big brother shouted over the noise that emanated from our family who were all around Esme and Carlisle's living room.
He moved to stand up a few steps so that everyone could see him.
"Bella is my baby sister and one of my best friends. Aside from Rosie she is the one who knows all my secrets and pretty much everything about me." He grinned "Jasper is one of the greatest guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and I am glad we just happened to be in the same first aid class all those years ago."
"Together they are pretty much the perfect couple, I mean aside from me and Rose!" He winked cheekily at me. "I know that great things will come of their marriage and their bond. Together they can take on the world and together they have more than enough love to share with everyone especially their beautiful daughter Charlotte. I have nothing but the best wishes and thoughts for them."
Of course Emmett being Emmett couldn't end it there- with most of the women's eyes misting over with the sentimentality- and finished with saying "Just make sure you two try not to break anything or get caught in public while going at it overseas, I doubt dad has any pull over there."
Everyone burst into laughter as Rose slapped him upside the head and he cursed loudly. Earning him another slap for foul language around the baby!
Jasper and I had decided that with an early morning wedding and a reception lunch that we could leave during the afternoon while Charlotte was napping.
"Come on dear," Sue was coaxing Jasper to hand over our sleeping daughter. Jasper looked absolutely forlorn at the thought of not seeing Charlotte for so long but we both agreed that we needed this vacation for us. "Charlie and I should take her home, so she can sleep in a comfortable bed."
I watched, in a whirlwind of mixed emotions, as my father and his girlfriend took my beautiful daughter away from me.
Jasper squeezed my waist gently and I leaned up to kiss him gently.
"Let's go cut the cake before Emmett mutinies." He whispered drolly.
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"I'm going to miss you Bells," Emmett said quietly so that only I could hear as he hugged me tightly at the security departure before the checkpoints.
Rose and Jasper were standing off to the side waiting for Em and I to finish our sibling discussion.
"As you reminded me earlier," I teased "I'm only going to be gone for two weeks."
"That's not what I meant," he sighed and looked rather mournful "You are married now, no longer a Swan . You're going to be so busy with your new family you'll never have time for us anymore."
I rolled my eyes and scoffed "You think I won't make time to spend with my favourite brother?"
He shrugged and looked sheepishly at the ground.
"Emmett, even when we were living in different cities and I was trying to raise Charlotte on my own we still managed to find time together." I grabbed his hand and smiled brightly "You're my big brother and one of the few people who has known me forever, we will never lose touch- even if we're halfway across the world with a dozen kids each you'll always be my best friend."
I pulled away and held out my pinkie as a peace offering "Pinkie swear."
He chuckled and gave me one of his large pinkies in return. "Have fun Bella, don't do anything Rose and I wouldn't do."
I winked back at him and waved Jasper towards me "No promises there big brother, come on Jazz let's get this show on the road."
Hand in hand we walked to security and as I placed my carry on bag onto the conveyor I hazarded a glance behind me.
Emmett had his arm protectively around Rose's pregnant form and he gave me a small smile and a wave and continued to watch us.
I don't think a girl could ask for a better brother, and damn was I lucky that he was mine.
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"I feel so bad leaving her," I admitted as I rested my head against Jasper's hard chest. I don't think I'd ever need a pillow again if I could just use his chest as a pillow.
We were sitting on a plane bound for Paris, France. Carlisle and Esme had insisted on giving us a honeymoon in the France for the two weeks after our wedding.
Sadly, this meant leaving Charlotte. I couldn't help but worry about my fragile daughter no matter how many reassurances my father and Sue offered. I guess this is what it means to be a mom.
"She's in good hands," Jasper sighed and whispered reassuringly "And she's still a baby. Like you told me last night when I was the one having the panic attack and guilt trip- this is probably the easiest time to leave her."
"I know," I said "It's just hard to be away from her, especially when she's sick."
"Bella, she's been extremely healthy for the past month," Jasper said. "Stop being so negative," He laughed softly "It's our wedding night and believe me, the instant we get to that hotel room I plan on taking full advantage of my downright beautiful wife."
"Good," I teased lightly, attempting to pull off a seductive tone "Because I can't wait for my husband to take advantage of me." It felt amazing to call him my husband and I couldn't wipe the grin off my face.
"So are you excited about France?" Jasper drawled, his voice slightly husky – probably from thinking about our wedding night and all the things we were going to do in order to 'take full advantage' of each other.
"I'm excited about going there with you," I said "Seeing all the sights with you. Being in one of the most romantic cities in the world with you."
He smirked slightly at me "So you'll only enjoy this trip because it's with me?"
"Oh I didn't say that," I laughed "I said I'm excited about being there with you. However, if I was to go without you I am sure I would find a few nice French men who would be willing to make my trip thoroughly enjoyable." I said this all in an innocent tone and played with my nails non-chalantly.
"Oh you little," He laughed and tickled my side.
I gasped for breath as he slid his fingers down my sides and ghosted them across the barely there slit of bare skin that was revealed when I tried to pull away. It sent shivers up and down my spine at the thought of what magic those fingers could work.
"Jazz!" I pleaded breathlessly "Cut it out. Cut it out, please!" I begged as mirthful tears streamed down my face and I tried to catch my breath between chuckles.
"Only because you asked so nicely," He said bending slightly to kiss my head and wrapping an arm around my shoulders pulling my head against his chest once again.
I sighed contently and tried in vain to fight a yawn as the sleepiness I'd felt earlier started to overcome me again.
I shut my eyes and snuggled closer to his warm body.
"Go to sleep my darlin'. I'll keep you safe." Jasper murmured. He buried his face into my hair and ran his warm fingers up and down my bare arm causing goose bumps to rise.
I felt myself drifting deeper and deeper into sleep as he whispered "I love you."
"I love you too," I slurred already half asleep.