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Chapter Forty Nine
Bella
The night before the wedding, Christmas Eve, Alice insisted we women hunt together, sending the guys off on their own with Esme volunteering to babysit Josh and Grace. It was good to get away from the house and the tension that was building up as the hours ticked by,
"Bella you're getting married not executed, chill out"
"I'll chill after tomorrow Alice, if I'm not hunting you down that is"
She laughed and ran on ahead,
"Come on slow coaches."
I looked at Charlotte who just shrugged,
"You are a bit tense Bella. I'm sure Alice will make sure you have a memorable day"
"That's exactly what's worrying me Charlotte. I'm not sure I shouldn't have left the arrangements to Peter and Emmett"
"Wow you must be worried!"
We hunted, soon finding enough prey then to my surprise Alice, led us further into the forest,
"Bella its too early to go back. I know, let's go for a swim"
"Alice are you mad? It's the middle of the night and I have to get back for the children"
She grabbed my hand and pulled me on laughing as she went and as we got closer to the small stream we used as a swimming pool I could see lights and smell other vampires. I looked at her and she grinned,
"Got you."
We passed under trees their branches laden with twinkle lights and ribbons and came out beside the stream to find Esme, Charlotte and the children waiting along with Jasper and the guys. Garrett stood waiting at the water's edge looking very serious for him and standing beside Jasper were Peter, Emmett and Josh, Jazz looking as stunned as me.
Alice pulled me to his side and put my hand in his, another smaller hand grasping my other and I looked down to see Grace standing there in a pretty white dress with wild flowers in her hair. She smiled as she took her hand away to pass me a small bunch of wild flowers like those in her hair. Then Garrett spoke,
"A wedding is such a wonderful occasion filled with hopes, dreams and excitement. We are here today to celebrate the love that Jasper and Bella have for each other, and to recognize and witness their decision to journey forward in their lives as marriage your love create a safe haven for you both on the journey that lies ahead of you. Lead with your hearts and take the time to do the simple things that will nurture your listen to each other—to your dreams, and to your frustrations. Be helpmates. Be playful in finding new ways to give your love anew to each other every your love be an inspiration to others to reach for what is good within us all. May your love be so abundant that you have plenty to share with the rest of us as is your love that has brought us together here today. May it grow deeper and sweeter with each passing year."
"Jasper, do you have anything to say to Bella?"
He looked at me rather unsure but Josh handed him a small piece of paper and smiling he read the words out loud,
"I promise to be your lover, companion and friend,
Your partner in parenthood,
Your ally in conflict,
Your greatest fan and your toughest adversary.
Your comrade in adventure,
Your student and your teacher,
Your consolation in disappointment,
Your accomplice in mischief.
This is my sacred vow to you, my equal in all things."
Garrett turned to me then and Josh handed me a piece of paper too,
"In your eyes, I have found my home.
In your heart, I have found my love.
In your soul, I have found my mate.
With you, I am whole, full, alive.
You make me laugh. You let me cry.
You are my breath, my every heartbeat.
I am yours.
You are mine.
Of this we are certain.
You are lodged in my heart.
The small key is lost.
You must stay there forever."
Garrett smiled at us as Josh handed Jasper a gold band which he slipped on my finger whispering "I love you" as he did so. Then Grace did the same to me and I slipped it on his with a kiss as Garrett spoke his final lines,
"I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride"
Snow started to fall like confetti and we kissed to applause from our family, it had been a long time coming but we were finally married. Peter turned some music on from a portable CD player and Jasper took me in his arms to dance. It felt just as Alice had promised, like a fairy tale wedding. The others joined us, Josh dancing with Esme and I could see he'd been practicing because he made a better job of it than me but I was so happy I couldn't think about anything but my husband Jasper.
The End.