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Parallel Parenting

Chapter 19

Edward POV

The DNA tests come back confirming that Charlotte is indeed the girls' Aunt. But, the fact that she had written a letter to the court in addition to testing positive for drugs, the court is in agreement with us. The court mandated that she shouldn't have access to the girls. Both Bella and I felt more relieved when Charlotte kept her word to us. She is in a rehab center, and once she is released, she will be living more than four states away from us. She also dropped all grievances within the court though that didn't matter after her positive drug test came back. She asked if she could keep in contact with us to check on the girls. She wants to be sure we will tell them that she wants to hear about them, in case the girls ever wanted to talk to her; whether it is about her, her brother, or their family. It was rather hard for me to not reply with a sharp 'No', or that Mike could answer any questions they have anytime they 'want,' but I did not say a word. Bella however, agreed and took the letters she had written to the girls, along with several photos of Peter and Renata. I knew I would always know where she is since I will be providing her with funds and own the home she will live in.

On a more positive note, Buckley is no longer an attorney for the firm he was working with. Due to his proven involvement in the case, he has been called before the judicial committee of the BAR association, and they are considering the revocation of his license to practice law in the State of Illinois. The district attorney's office is also involved, and he may have criminal charges pending in his future as well. His son Johnny is also in temporary foster care as Buckley was found guilty of physical and mental abuse, and neglect.

Maggie, on the other hand, seems to have just disappeared; we've not heard a word from her or her family, which makes me rather happy. With the whole court case coming to an end, my full attention is on Bella's and my upcoming wedding.

"You know that you don't have to marry me now," Bella says as she sits down next to me. I just look at her wondering if she really thinks that I only want to marry her because of the girls.

"Well, it was about the girls, and about being a family for the court case," she states like she can read my mind.

"No, Nayeli, it was about us being in love and wanting to be a family," I tell her placing my lips on hers.

I know there's a part of her that's worried that I would pull out after the court case ended. For some odd reason, she seems to doubt just how much I love her. I know I need to make her believe that I love her and want her. There is no way I would ever forsake what we have together for any other woman in the world.

"Nayeli, I love you. The more time I spend with you the more I fall in love with you. I know that my asking you to get married at the time sounded as if it was just because of the case, and the girls … but it was about you, too. Truth be told, I …" I bite my lip and smile a little. "When the idea hit me, I liked it more and more, and maybe it would've played on the whole 'let's show the court we're a family,' but the solid truth is …"

Bella just looks at me and I shrug.

"I love you and want you to be my wife. As I told you before, I would use any means available to me to get what I want. Make no mistake, Isabella Marie Swan, soon-to-be Cullen, I love you with my whole heart and soul. You were born to be my other half."

"We're getting married—" Bella stops and looks at her watch, "thirty-seven hours from now. After that, Mr. Cullen, we'll be married, and you'll be stuck with me, for the rest of your life. I don't want, or believe in divorce, you should know that."

"That's good because neither do I; besides I won't ever give you up. The girls are my world, but you are my universe." I kiss her as I lay her flat on my couch and hover over her. Pushing myself up, I stand and hold my hand out for her to take. As her hand slides into mine I help her up and lead her to the bedroom. Once we are in our bed, I yet again lose myself in and with her.

~PP~

"Can I brush your hair?" Kassie asks me.

I nod at her with a smile, and right away she starts to brush my hair.

"I don't get why we can't paint your nails," Cordie huffs loudly.

"Because Mommy and I are getting married," I answer.

"Yeah … and you would have real pretty nails," she argues right back making Bella chuckle. "Mommy's nails will be pretty," she carries on still sounding a little huffy.

"Mommy's getting her nails done by one of Aunt Alice's workers," I tell her.

Cordie gasps making me look at her.

"Are you saying I am not good at painting nails?"

My eyes flicker again to Bella for help, but she's just shaking her head.

"No, Princess, I am …" I stutter out.

"Cordie, Daddy can't have his nails done tonight. But, you can do both Daddy and my nails next weekend, okay?" Bella asks.

Cordie pouts but nods at her.

"But can she do mine, and I can do hers?" Kassie pipes in.

I look at Bella who nods.

"Sure, but nothing bright or too dark, and try to match your pretty dresses," I tell them making them both yell "yes."

"Who wants to play a board game?" Bella asks.

The girls nod at her.

"Okay, let's pick one each," Bella says and the girls run off to get their games.

"Can I wait and play my game, with just you tomorrow night?" I ask wiggling my brow at her.

"Not sure … you do know married people don't have as much sex as single people, don't you?"

"Not going to happen; you can't keep your hands off of me …" I tell her with a wink, before she can snark out a comeback, I kiss her only pulling back when I hear the girls coming.

"Can we play Monopoly?" Kassie asks.

"Then we can play Scrabble, okay?" Cordie adds.

"We can," both Bella and I reply at the same time.

The games go on for over four hours, but at nine sharp both girls are put to bed.

"We had a great night tonight," Cordie tells us as Kassie yawns.

"Yeah … is it bad that we are looking forward to tomorrow, but not that you two going away?" Kassie carries on.

"No, that's fine, Baby, but remember that it's only for a few days, then we'll be back," Bella assures them.

"Yeah, Kassie, then we can figure out how to make our plan come true about having a little brother or sister."

I feel my mouth drop open at Cordie's words as Kassie starts to talk. I look at Bella with my brow raised.

"I would like a brother more than a sister, because I've got you," Kassie states.

Bella's mouth is open, too, and I watch as she groans and pales a little.

"A little brother will be so much fun, and he's going to be so cute," Cordie giggles.

I hear Bella's breaths start to come out heavy and I know I need to slow the girls down.

"Okay, let's just see what happens, and your Mommy and I would like to enjoy being married first," I tell them.

"Does that mean we'll get a little brother, sooner or later?" Kassie asks. "I mean, we want one soon, so we can play with him, or her, if it has to be a girl."

"Not making any promises," Bella finally says.

"Fine; we'll just ask Santa," Kassie huffs with her arms crossed.

"Santa can't bring babies," Bella stutters out. "Besides, they need nine months in a mommy's tummy before they can be born."

Kassie and Cordie giggle. "Babies need that long before they can be born?"

Bella and I both nod at them.

"Oh well, he'll be here for next Christmas then, won't he?" Cordie says with a smile before we can answer that she is off again. "And Santa can bring babies; he brought baby Jesus to Mary and Joseph."

"He did?" Bella and I both ask.

"He did; he was a special baby so he needed to be brought by a special person," she nods.

"Maybe," I mumble unsure what I can say to that.

"We love you both and what will happen, will happen," Bella says as she stands. "For now goodnight, and get some sleep. We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow."

The girls nod at her and lie down.

Bella and I walk out staying quiet until we have entered our room and closed the door.

"So?" I say.

"So what?" she replies looking at me with a frown on her face.

"Are you going to stop taking the pill, and we'll stop using condoms and see what happens?" as the words stumble out of my mouth, I am surprised at the hope in them.

"You want a baby now?" Bella asks as her eyes twinkle.

"I've read that it can take about six months after a woman stops taking the pill before she can conceive. I guess I am suggesting that we get the ball rolling. If that's what you want?"

"Do you want that?" she counters.

"Love, you will be carrying the child, not me." I stop and smile as an image of her pregnant with my baby enters my head. "You will be the one who will have morning sickness, have to endure the pain of childbirth, and everything that comes after. Just know I am ready to start trying the second you are."

"What if I say I don't want to have a baby?" she asks.

I swallow hoping she will want another one—one with me—as much as I want one with her. "If you decide you don't want to get pregnant, we can always adopt." I say to her.

"But you would like to have your own biological child, one that has your DNA?"

"Truth be told, it's not just about DNA, it's about sharing something with you. Watching you grow, knowing that it's growing right along with you. Feeling the baby's first movement," I whisper out as I touch her flat tummy. "About having something that shows what we have and share. A piece of us that shows how joined together we are."

"We have that with the girls," she responds.

I kiss her lips smiling. "I know. I just wish that we had been in this together, right from the start."

Bella nods at me. "I'll stop taking the pill."

"Are you sure?" I ask.

"Of course I am. I would love to have a baby with you."

I grin wildly at her. "I swear I'll be with you every step of the way; in fact, I will take off as much time as possible once the baby is born."

Bella lets out a snort. "I think the girls have a plan on hogging the baby; you'll need to get in line."

I just shrug. "As long as I get every spare minute I can get with all of you, I'll be fine. I know I want to hold you and all our children every day and night. I want to tell all of you that I love you all the time. When everyone in our family knows how much I love all of you, then I'll be happy." I stop and show my teeth as I grin. "I say we practice, so we get it right."

I don't let her answer. I pick her up and throw her on the bed, taking her giggles as my reply.

~PP~

I am at the cabin my parents own; dressed, and waiting for my wedding to start.

"Daddy," Cordie calls. As I turn to her, she runs and jumps into my arms.

"You look like a prince," she tells me.

"That's good, because I am sure mommy looks like a princess."

Cordie nods at me, and I set her down. She is wearing a dress that is white on top, and baby blue on the bottom, just like my vest. Her hair has been curled, and she has blue flowers threaded through her curls hanging down her back.

"You look like a princess, too, Princess," I tell her.

"I know, mommy put lipstick on my lips. Daddy, can you see it?" I chuckle because there is only a little of the light color there.

"Yes, I can," I tell her.

"These are my flowers; they're not real. Alice said if we use fake ones I can keep them," Cordie tells me.

"She's right and Mommy is keeping hers, too," I tell her.

"Daddy," she whispers and I kneel down. "I am really happy now. I'm glad you picked Bella to be your wife, and my Mommy. She and Kassie are the best gifts I could ever receive in my whole life."

I shake my head, a little. Never before has she been this chatty, and I know she has a light in her eyes now—one that I didn't know—she was missing. Whereas, I know Bella is a part of that light, it is mainly having her sister with her. She is right; Bella and Kassie are the best things that have happened to both of us.

"I agree, Princess," I say with a wink. "But you'll always have a special place in my heart; of my favorite gifts, you are my first best gift ever."

Cordie nods at me and hugs me to her. "You, too, Daddy."

"Edward, Cordie, it's time," Alice states.

I stand up and nod at my sister who walks back down to where Jasper is waiting for her.

"Ready?" I ask holding my arm out for Cordie.

She giggles but takes it.

I walk slowly down the aisle with her while I hear our family and friends saying how cute we look. When we get to Jake, I give her a kiss and a wink as she stands next to me.

We both watch as Colton walks down dancing a little, and I can't help but snort shaking my head as he takes his seat.

The music changes to the Wedding March and I smile as I see Kassie's dress the same as Cordie's, and smile watching her walk Bella down the aisle. I swallow back a large gulp as I look at Bella. The dress she is wearing is very princess-like and makes her glow. The bodice is white and an almost icy looking blue. The skirt is full and sparkling, and is a pale blue. The dress seems to give off the feeling of magic. Her hair much like the girls has been curled with flowers lacing down the back. When they both reach me, I smile at Bella before I kneel down to Kassie.

"Hi, baby, you look very beautiful," I whisper in her ear as I hug her close. "You did a great job walking your Mom down the aisle," I say as I kiss her cheek, before standing back up.

"Hey, beautiful," I say as I push Bella's veil over her head. I take hold of her hand and we both turn to Jake who is smiling at us.

"Today is a glorious day as I am proud to be joining these two people, in spirit, and in marriage. Edward and Isabella, please join your hands."

Bella and I hold hands, and Jake pulls out a leather cord and wraps it around our hands.

"The cord that I have wrapped around your hands, binds your spirits. Neither of you are single spirits anymore, working together. You are now joined as one spirit, working together to remain strong and vigilant in this world. What one of you feels, needs, wants, or desires, the other will, too. You must work together, to keep your spirit healthy."

Jake holds our now bound hands in his and speaks in his native language. He then waves a piece of smoking sage around our hands, and with a loud clap, he smiles at us. "The spirit guide has accepted you as one spirit now, and will be there to guide both of you wolves, and your family. When you need guiding, all you have to do is ask." At the end he raises his brow, and Bella and I both nod at him.

He unbinds our hands, by cutting the leather cord. He hands me half. "Wrap this around Isabella's wrist, to replace her part of your now joined spirit."

I do what he asks looking into Bella's eyes the entire time. When I am done, Bella wraps the other half around my wrist as he instructs.

"I believe that Isabella and Edward have a few words they would like to share." Jake moves out the way and Bella clasps my hand in hers.

"Cordie, Kassie, please stand in front of us," I say feeling a little choked up and I smile at Bella who is going to speak first.

"Kassie, you came into my family, and for a short while we were complete. You were such a happy baby and my parents adored you. When they were suddenly taken away from us, I was left to take care of you and I was scared. I was just learning how to take care of myself, but you made it all so easy for me. It wasn't a problem to switch from being your sister to being your mother." Bella stops and lets out a small breath and I squeeze her hand a little before I take my turn.

"It was simpler for me when I adopted you, Cordie. You gave me the chance to become a dad." I stop and chuckle. "You may have misled me a little, because just like Kassie, you were easy to raise. You never asked for much and never gave me little trouble. You always made my darkest days brighter," I tell Cordie.

I glance at Bella who has started to tear up, but she squeezes my hand back before she starts to talk.

"Separately, both our families were small, and we seemed to be doing okay, but then we were hit with new people. Cordie, you are such a calm, spirited, girl. You are gracious, happy, and are able to calm Kassie down. You worked your way into my heart, so easily, and just like Kassie, you made it so easy to be a mother to you," Bella says.

"Kassie, you are such a smart, charming, quick thinking girl, and you've brought Cordie out of the shell she was hiding in. You made her courageous, and happier than I could have ever imagined her to be. Just like Cordie did with your mom, you worked yourself into my heart, and I am so proud to be your dad."

I take a breath and smile at both girls. "Girls, your mom and I may make mistakes, but we know that with both of you as our daughters, it will help us, and show us, how to be the parents that you need." I again stop and sniffle as I begin to tear up.

"The four of us will be a family, all of us working together as the Swan-Cullens," Bella finishes and holds out her hand. Kassie cries a little but places her hand on top of Bella's, and then Cordie places her hand on top of Kassie's. Lastly, my hand covers all three of theirs.

"Family," we all say together. The girls both cry a little as they hug us.

It takes us a few minutes to part, and when we do, Jake just smiles.

"We will now move on to the rings. Who holds the rings?" his eyes glance to Colton who stands up quickly.

"That's me," he yells and swiftly moves up to us.

"Please place them in my hand, Colton," Jake states.

Colton does what is asked of him.

"Thank you, Colton, you may take your seat," Jake says.

We all clap as Colton takes a seat next to his mom.

"Edward, take Bella's ring, and place it on her left ring finger as you say the words you want to share with her."

"Bella, you are such a beautiful woman," I stutter out. "I am not quite sure how I managed to be so lucky to have you fall in love with me," I chuckle and clear my throat. "You came into my life so sharply, and unexpectedly. You changed me. You made me question my beliefs, and my thoughts. You challenged me at every turn, and by God you made me fall in love with you just with a simple look. I swear that I will always be the husband that you deserve. I will always treat you with respect, not only as my wife, but as the mother of my children. You are the perfect mother, and I could never have found anyone better to be the mother in Cordie's life. You and our family will always be the first thing on my mind when I wake up each morning and the last thing when I fall asleep each night. No woman, man, work, sport, or other thing will come before you and our family. I will always aim to protect and inspire you. I love you and I will always love you until my heart no longer beats."

I slide the ring into place and then kiss her finger.

"Now, Isabella, take Edward's ring, and slide it onto his left ring finger and say your chosen words to him," Jake says.

"I'll try," Bella says with a half sob. "Edward, you came charging into my life, and I thought of hurting you the first few times we met," Bella chuckles still sobbing a little. "But you grew on me, so here we are. The more you seemed to accept my weird need to win at all costs, but still love a good competition the more I think we found ourselves in each other. You even joined my family game—even if you're clearly beating me—you enhanced the game I had with my father and brought it more to life. You have helped heal the hole my parents' death has left in not only my life, but Kassie's life as well. You inspire me as I hope I inspire you. I swear to always aim to be a good wife, and mother to our girls and any future children that we have. No one or thing will come before you or them. I will always be there for you in your time of need and stand by you in both the good and bad times. I love you and you complete me."

Bella slides the ring on my finger.

"You have been joined together; by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may share your first kiss in marriage," Jake states.

I grin and pull Bella to me. My hand stays softly on the side of her face and our lips gently come together.

As we pull back, our family and friends are on their feet clapping and cheering. My parents step forward and sign the legal papers along with Bella and me.

"Now, if you'd all like to mingle awhile, this is a wonderful setting to do so, while we take photos of the happy couple and their children," Jake says to the rest of the guests.

~PP~

Bella POV

The photos take just under an hour for which I was grateful, and know Edward was, too. We cut the cake and they take more pictures right after we enter. As soon as I take my seat at the table, my shoes slide off and I let out a small moan.

"You should have worn flats," Edward chuckles as he sits down next to me, having helped both of the girls to sit, after he helped me.

"I wish there were a pair of flats that went with this dress," I whisper.

"Have I told you that you look absolutely stunning?"

"Yes, a few times now. Your sister has amazing taste and a great knack for making clothes." I turn to him giving him a cocky smile. "Just wait until you see what she made for me to wear tonight," I whisper against his ear.

He lets out a purring growl. "Can't I send everyone home now?"

I shake my head at him, and pat his thigh.

"Besides, I want more time with the girls before they leave," I tell him.

"It's only for four days," he reminds me.

I nod and turn to look at Cordie who's looking out at the other tables in front of us.

"Cordie, Sweetheart, you did great today," I tell her and lean over Edward. "You, too, Kassie, I am so proud of how well both of you did."

"We did well because we love you both, but where is the food?" Kassie asks looking around eagerly, making me snort.

Edward looks at me with a frown. "I have to say that I agree, I am starving, I couldn't eat this morning," he tells me.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the girls and guys who cooked this wonderful meal. Please let Edward, Bella, and the girls get their meals first then we can all follow," Alice says to the room full of people.

Edward helps me to stand and we hold hands as we make our way to the buffet table.

"I'll carry the soup, if you carry the rolls," Edward says and I nod at him, looking at the girls who both have plates with sushi rolls on them.

As we make it back to our table, the other tables have all joined the line to get appetizers. I hum as I taste the soup. "This is good, Alice has done a great job," I chuckle. "Maybe she should go into the wedding planning business."

Edward hums and turns to look at me. "Whereas, I agree she's done a great job, I think managing her beauty salon and spa is enough for now."

I tap his arm a little, but he just shrugs, smiling broadly at me.

We move on to the second course, but as I eat, I can't help but watch Edward and Kassie. They are so alike, it surprises me still. They have so many similar traits, it is uncanny. They both have a love for numbers and meat. I smile as I watch them. It's as if they are copying each other, and I am left feeling puzzled. Kassie has always used her knife and fork in an almost backwards manner, and Edward is doing the same. It could just be because they're both left handed, but it is odd.

"Mom," Cordie says as she taps my arm.

I look at her with a smile.

"There's going to be a book signing for an author I like coming up in February, can we go?" I open my mouth to speak, but she is talking again. "Just you and I, and Kassie can go with dad to the commodities exchange that day."

"That's a great idea," Kassie says interrupting us.

My head turns to Kassie who seems to have heard everything despite having her own talk with Edward.

"I agree, wherein I like reading and books, I'm not sure I could sit through hours of someone talking about how they came up with the idea for their story," Edward says with a wink.

"I know, Dad, numbers are so much better," Kassie says with a sharp head nod at Edward.

"Sounds like a plan," I smile at their silliness about deciding if words or numbers are better.

"How is your turkey, Cordie, my steak is very good?" Kassie asks as she leans over Edward as she tries to see Cordie.

"It's very nice, and yummy, but I wonder why we only have turkey at Thanksgiving, it seems strange don't you think Kassie?"

"Not sure. Mommy, can we change seats so Cordie and I can talk when we eat our cake?"

"Kassie, didn't Alice say we had to sit in these seats?" Cordie asks.

"Oh, yeah, that's right," Kassie says as she and Cordie huff, making Edward and I chuckle.

"Come on, Cordie, sit here," Edward says standing up. I move the plates as Edward helps Cordie to her new seat.

"You sure this is okay?" The girls ask.

"Yes, you are fine and haven't spent much time together today, so don't worry," I tell them.

"Do you think everyone is having as good a time as we are?" Cordie asks.

Edward doesn't even glance out at anyone. "Not sure, Princess, and I don't care if they are, or not. All that matters to me is that you girls, and my wife—your beautiful mom—and I are enjoying it. As for me, this is the third best day of my life."

"Third?" I ask.

"Yes, the first was the day I adopted Cordie."

I nod having guessed that one.

"And then the day we bumped into each other."

I just look at him. "You mean the day you accused me of kidnapping your daughter?" I shrug a little. "I mean, I can't say that was a good day—well, it was until someone—"

Edward cuts me off by kissing me. When he pulls back, I smirk and start to talk again.

"Oh, you mean the day at the school where you—"

He kisses me again, but I can feel his smile. "I know I behaved badly, and I have said that I am sorry, but taking that aside, it's still the day I gained a second daughter, and met the love of my life. You can't expect that to happen and for me to not freak out."

"Yeah, because deep down you knew this is where that meeting would lead," I say with a smile.

Edward moves closer and starts to kiss my neck up to my ear. "I would gladly hand over every dollar I have in investments that day—more so the day we met at the school—than lose you. Besides, that day at the school, was the day when you handed me my ass."

"I don't recall touching your ass that day," I whisper.

Edward nibbles on my neck making me squeal a little. I feel myself blush as I look out at our family hoping they didn't hear, but to my horror many of them have their phones in their hands clearly taking photos of Edward and me.

"Don't worry about it, they're just happy to see us happy and in love," Edward says with a chuckle clearly enjoying my embarrassment.

"Is everyone ready for cake?" he asks both the girls and they nod as he stands up. "You three stay here and I will go and get them."

Edward places the girls' cake down first, but keeps two for him. I raise one of my eyebrow at him, making him chuckle.

"I thought I would feed you," he tells me.

"Really?" I ask.

"I saw it in a movie, and it looks like something perfect to do today," he says as he holds out the fork for me.

I open my mouth and he softly places the cake in my mouth he then takes a forkful for himself. Edward keeps this up, feeding me a forkful before he takes one himself. We talk and share kisses until the pieces of cake he brought to the table are gone.

Once everyone is finished with their meals, they help clean up. Alice, Jasper, and the catering team help move tables, so we can move on to our first dance as husband and wife.

Edward leads me to the dance floor as Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' starts to play. Edward pulls me closer placing soft kisses on my lips as we dance around the room.

I can hear the clapping and awing of our family and friends, but I seem to be stuck in a gaze with my husband. This is everything I have ever dreamed of, to be so consumed, and in love with someone and knowing they feel the same for me. This is the kind of love my parents shared, and I am so grateful to have it, too. I know that just because we are in love doesn't mean things will always be smooth sailing, and we'll have our moments, our hardships, and arguments, but I am positive that we will overcome anything and everything we encounter together.

The music comes to an end, and Edward and I share one last kiss before walking over to the girls. Edward takes Cordie's hand and I take Kassie's, and together we walk back onto the dance floor.

Picking a song to dance to with the girls was hard; there are so many great songs to choose from. After listening to several, and reading the lyrics, we finally picked 'In My Daughter's Eyes' by Martina McBride. The words to the song seem to say everything we want to say to both our girls.

When we get to the halfway point, Edward and I spin the girls away from us, catching the other girls, and continue dancing the second half with our new daughters. This time as we dance, not only are there several oohs and ahs, along with clapping, but there are a lot of sniffles and flashing of cameras as well.

When the song ends I pull Cordie to me hugging her close, letting her go only to pull Kassie to me.

"I love you," we all seem to say at the same time, making us all chuckle.

I move off the dance floor, taking a seat as Esme and Carlisle head up, for their dance as parents of the groom. For the umpteenth time to day, I find myself not only thinking of my parents but missing them as well.

I feel Edward's hand slip into mine, as the girls walk back to the dance floor to dance with each other.

"You okay?" he asks and I nod at him, but remain silent.

"I know better than that, Nayeli. Talk to me, my love."

"It has just been an emotional day for us all. I am happy, and I love you and our girls, but I find myself missing my parents. I wish they were here, to see this day, and share it with me, and to see me happily married with a family of my own." I stop and snort. "My Dad used to joke that he may need to pay a guy to marry me." I shake my head and swallow. "He would also tell me not to settle for just anyone, and any guy that he had to pay to marry me, would be a big no in his book."

Edward just smiles softly at me.

"He would have loved it here in this cabin. He would've wanted you to marry me so he could use it," I chuckle. "My mom would've liked the quiet of this place, too, and seeing my dad acting like a big kid always put a smile on her face. Even with their differences, I think our parents would have gotten along well together."

"So do I," Edward says pulling me onto his knee so he can hold me closer. "I would have given him the keys to this place, if it meant he would grant me permission to marry you."

This makes me laugh loudly as Edward gives me a puzzled looked. "He told me that if any man ever asked his permission to marry me, he would give the fucker tasks, before telling him that no man should ask for permission to marry a woman. He always said that just because we are women doesn't mean we are owned by anyone. He raised me to be a confident, strong woman who is capable of making my own choices."

"I know that but asking for a father's blessing is still the polite thing to do," Edward tells me.

"I know … but he said if a girl isn't expected to ask a man's parents for permission, then a man shouldn't need to ask a girl's parents," I roll my eyes at the end.

I press my lips together and turn to look at Edward. "Do you think they're here? I mean, if there is a heaven, do you think they're looking down on us?"

"I don't think they are … I know they are."

I just look at Edward and he softly touches my face. "They loved you, probably as much as I love Cordie and Kassie, and as much as you love them. If we had passed away, and they were getting married, we would be there watching over them, and no one or not anything would stop us." Edward stops and swallows as he looks me in the eyes. "What do you think about us going to Forks, for a week after the holidays? You could show Cordie and me your hometown, and we could stop by the cemetery and pay a visit to your parents."

"I would like that," I say trying to stop the tears as they try to escape my eyes. Edward catches my failed attempts and wipes them away.

"I'll make arrangements as soon as we are home," he kisses me softly and winks as we part. "For the record though, just so you are fully aware. I would give anything to be with you, nothing monetary in this world means a thing to me, without you in my life. Now, come on, let's dance some more."

~PP~

Edward and I dance most of the night with the girls and each other. Emmett managed to steal me for a dance as did Jasper. I think it helped that Edward got to dance with Alice and Rose at the same time I was dancing with the guys.

It was a little after nine in the evening when everything was packed up. The cabin was back to normal, and every guest was on the bus heading back home. Edward and I tucked the girls into their seats that lay almost flat before waving them off.

"So what can we do now?" Edward grins. "I mean, you did mention something about Alice making you a special outfit for me to see tonight. It is tonight now, Bella."

I chuckle as I kiss him. "Give me ten minutes and then you can come up to the bedroom and see." I tell him before walking away from him making sure I wiggle my ass. I hear him groan, and smile at him from over my shoulder.

I slip out of my wedding dress putting on the blue baby doll that has a wedding dress style, see-through nightgown over it that Alice made me. As I look at myself in the mirror, I feel a little embarrassed, at just how slutty this lace contraption is. It certainly leaves nothing to the imagination.

"He's your husband, he's seen you naked, now get out of the bathroom and go to your sexy ass husband," I hiss at myself.

I take a few deep breaths and walk out, placing my hand on the door as I don my sexiest smile at Edward.

"What do you think?" I ask gaining his attention.

"Fuck me," he stutters as his eyes pop open a little wider.

"Well, that is exactly what I was planning on doing, honey," I say in a tone that sounds like pure sex, even to my own ears.

Edward takes two large steps to me and before I can even moan, he has me pressed against the wall as he peels the baby doll from my body. The things his mouth is doing to me, makes me want to shred the minimal clothing from his body. I pull on the waistband of his boxers, and he tugs them down his legs, while never moving his mouth from my nipple. He grabs my thighs and pulls my legs up and around his hips.

"You have got to be the sexiest wife alive," he hisses as he thrusts inside me.

The rhythm of his hips pistoning between my legs, thumps my body against the hand that he puts behind me to cushion the wall from my back. My orgasm rips through me so intensely, the next thing I know I am lying on the bed, and he has my legs over his shoulders as he continues to thrust inside of me. The way he is moving is more than lust, and sex. This is not only about making love to me, but making me his in every way. The look in his eyes as I finally can focus tells me he is getting more pleasure from what he's doing to me than what I'm doing to him. The pleasure he is enticing inside me is exquisite, but I need to give him the same feeling he is giving me. I place my hand on his chest and push lightly.

As if he can read my mind, he flips us over, and I lean my hands back on his thighs. With my legs still across his chest, my feet beside his head, I use my arms to move with him and soon he is moaning like I've never heard him moan before. The moans meld into the next and his hands continue to control the movements of my hips. The position is thrusting his cock into the most perfect spot, and I lose my stability to hold myself up and fall over the edge, just as he pulls my hips down to him tightly.

I lie between his legs for a few minutes as I catch my breath. Before long, Edward is hovering over me, kissing my neck and chest.

"I love you so very much, my wife, you are exactly the perfect person for me," he tells me as he picks me up and carries me into the bathroom.

He sits me on the ledge of the big Jacuzzi tub as he fills it with water. He keeps one hand on me, the entire time, like he is not willing to let me go. After the tub is full, he stands, picking me up with him, before stepping into the water. He sits with me still in his arms, kissing me and making me feel completely consumed.

The water is wonderful, and the heat helps relieve the aching from my arms being in the odd position I was in. With my head lying on his chest, he rubs his hands up and down my arms. I always feel as if he knows what I need before I can express it. The connection I feel with Edward is beyond anything I ever dreamed of having. I turn my head and kiss his chest where his heart is.

"I love you, my husband," I say with a sigh.

"Not nearly a fraction of how much I love you, my wife."

After we get out of the tub, we complete our normal nightly routine, before climbing into the wonderfully comfortable sleigh bed. The rest of the night passes with Edward and I making love. The only break for us is when Esme calls to let us know that everyone has been dropped off at home, and they are home themselves and settled in safely.

~PP~

"Have you ever made love outside?" Edward asks as we eat breakfast.

I look at him and then my eyes glance at the window and then back to him.

"It's winter – we would freeze our asses off," I stutter making him chuckle.

"Naw, besides we're a hot couple; we could melt the north pole."

"Ah, so it's all down to us, it's not pollution breaking down the ozone layer, it is us … really, and we're responsible for global warming?"

Edward nods at me and wiggles his brow. "What do you say about going for a walk? We could play little red riding hood, and I could be the big bad wolf."

I shrug. "Darn, too bad … I like the hunter."

"Did you?"

I nod at him and he grins at me. "I'll be the hunter if that means I get to fuck you senseless."

"Why do you want to have sex outside?" I ask.

"I didn't say outside, I just said senseless."

I raise my brow at him.

"At some point, we will have sex outside; but, right now all I want to do is to be inside of you, right where we are."

I stand up and get on the table and crawl over to Edward. "So, big boy, what are you waiting for?"

Edward smiles picking me up and lies me flat on the table; before I can gasp, he's inside of me, doing exactly what he said he wanted to do.

The whole weekend passes with Edward and I having sex at least three times a day. By the time we are heading home, we are both worn out and sore, but still stop off halfway there just to be with each other, one last time before getting back to family life. Or it could just have been so Edward could have outside sex during his honeymoon. Either way, both Edward and I have a great time. Even though it has only been a few days, I love being married.


A/N: So what did you think of the wedding?