A Fresh Start

by tufano79

Bella is a recent divorcee, reeling from the abrupt ending of her marriage. In walks a certain green-eyed stranger. Can he convince her trust and love again? Or will she just ignore his advances? ExB, AU, AH

39. Chapter 39

Chapter 39: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward

Author's Note: I own nothing. I just like to play with the characters that were created by Stephenie Meyer. No copyright infringement is intended.

Also, thank you for those of who have commented and offered well-wishes in my difficult time. It means a lot to me. Writing these stories has been my strength (as silly as that sounds) and has grounded me.

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. It means so much to me. More than you can imagine. These stories (this one in particular) are my babies and I adore the reviews and comments I receive. Much, much love to ALL of you!

Chapter 39: The Dream Wedding of Bella and Edward

I was sleeping soundly in my bed. I felt a pair of arms around my waist. And another pair around my shoulders. What the hell? I cracked my eyes open and found Rose and Alice curled up next to me in my king sized bed at the resort. Rose was spooning me. Alice was curled up against my shoulder. Emmett would have a god damn field day if he saw this. I wiggled and tried to get out of their steely grasp. Rose wrapped her arm around my waist tighter and squeezed my bladder. Oh, don't do that. You'll be sleeping in a puddle. I managed to get up and pad to the bathroom. I peed and brushed my teeth.

Then I was hit with a wave a nausea. I gripped onto the edge of the counter and prayed that the feeling of hurling would stop. I'm on vacation. No Mike. No stress. No nothing. I'm getting married today. I don't need a nervous stomach. I sipped some water and my stomach calmed down. I looked at the clock and saw that it was a little after nine the morning. The festivities for my wedding were going to start at ten with hair and makeup. I sighed and ordered breakfast for my two friends who were now cuddled with each other. I chuckled and picked up my camera from my bag. I snapped a few pictures. The sound of the shutter going woke up Rose. She looked at me scowled. "You so did not take a picture of us, did you?"

"You are so adorable," I said, wrinkling my nose. "I just had to."

"If it wasn't your wedding day, I'd kick your ass," Rose giggled. "You're getting married today!"

"I know!" I squealed as I bounced on my toes. I heard a quiet knock on the door. I opened it up and saw our breakfast. I ushered the server into our room and I tipped him. "Come and get it, Hale."

"Food!" Rose bellowed as she hopped out of bed. She's getting more and more like Emmett every day. Weird. Rose fixed a plate of bacon, waffles and eggs before heading out to the balcony overlooking the Caribbean. I got a muffin and a few sausages. I looked over at Alice and she was still sleeping soundly on the bed. It was so large, it dwarfed her tiny frame.

I left her to sleep as she was not getting a full nights rest with little EJ. He was a good baby, but demanded to be fed every few hours. Only by mommy. Jasper felt so left out. He tried to feed his son with a bottle, but he refused it. Apparently he took it this morning, since there was no frantic Jasper phone call.

"Swan!" Rose yelled.

"SHhhh!" I hissed. "Alice is sleeping."

"Sorry," Rose snorted. "So, are you nervous? Excited?"

"Excited. Definitely not nervous. Edward is the perfect man for me. I have no trepidation about marrying him," I said as I nibbled on my muffin.

"Did you feel nerves about marrying…you know?" Rose said as she got up for a second helping of food.

"I did. I mean, when he proposed, it wasn't romantic or anything. He pretty much got down on one knee in his messy bedroom, asking me to be his wife. No hearts. No flowers. No fireworks. I was so desperate to be married that I said yes without really thinking it through. On the day of the wedding, I was nervous about everything but our actual marriage. Were the flowers alright? Was my mom drunk? Is my dress on correctly? Never did I once ask myself 'is this what I want? Do I love Mike?'"

"That should have been your first clue that you weren't in love with him," Rose said sagely "What are you thinking about now?"

"How I can't wait to be Mrs. Edward Masen. How I can't wait to see my groom at the end of the aisle, looking incredibly handsome and nervous. How I can't wait to start a family with him. How much I love him and I never want to be away from him," I said with a dreamy look in my eyes. "God, is it time for me to walk down the aisle yet?"

"Not yet, Bella," Rose snickered. "In a few hours. I promise you will be walking down the aisle to Edward."

Rose and I finished our breakfast. Alice finally woke up and gave us a sleepy grin. She darted off to her room to take care of EJ. I hopped into the shower and Rose went back to her room to do the same. I had put on my clothes and headed down to the extra deluxe suite that hotel provided for all of the women to get read in for the wedding. I opened the door and found Esme and Sue getting their makeup done by Maribel and another spa employee.

"Good morning, Bella," Sue said with a smile. She held open her arms and I eagerly accepted her hug. She was the closest thing to the 'mother of the bride' that I was getting and I was going to enjoy it. I hugged Esme as well.

"You have a present, Bella," Esme said as she pointed to the table near the balcony. I blushed and walked over to where my present lay. I picked it up and unwrapped it. It was a large leather bound book with my initials on the front. My new initials. IMSM. Isabella Marie Swan Masen. I opened up the book and found it was a journal. Edward had placed the first entry in it.

April 4th, 2011 – Our Wedding Day

My Dearest Isabella,

I am blessed to have such a wonderful woman in my life. In the short time that I've known you, things have changed for me dramatically. I came to Sherryville a widower with nothing to look forward to in my life. Work and home. Home and work. Now, I have you. The reason for my existence. Never in my wildest dreams would have thought that I would have found you.

I came to Sherryville for a fresh start. A new beginning. And I got that. With you. Bella, you are my best friend, my confidante, my lover, my wife, my future, my everything. I hope that I am the same for you. Individually, we were strong, but broken. Together, we are unstoppable. I see so much for us. A long and happy marriage. A loving family (the Elf included). And all of our dreams come true.

I love you. With all of my heart. All of my body. All of my soul. With everything that I am, I love you.

I can't wait until you're my wife.

Your loving husband,

Edward, aka Dr. McFuckme

"Oh my god," I sobbed as I held the book to my chest.

"What?" Esme asked as she scurried over to me. I handed her the book and she read the first entry in my journal. Her eyes filled with tears and she held me close. "My son is an amazing, loving man."

Sue came up and reached for the book. She read the passage and she sniffled a few times. "You are so lucky, Bella. He's…there are no words to describe how wonderful Edward is. Or how much he loves you. Charlie told me that Edward talked to him last night before he went to bed."

"What did he say?"

"He said that you his dream come true. That your happiness and safety are the most important things to him. That he loves you so much," Sue said. "Charlie said that Edward was the man that you were meant to marry. He approves of your Edward. He finally feels that you are safe and protected."

"I feel safe with him. So happy and loved, too," I blushed. I wiped my face and picked up a pen. "I'm going to write a little bit before I get all gussied up." I took my book and went out onto the balcony. I decided to write my entry as a response to Edward's.

April 4th, 2011 – Our Wedding Day…at last!

My Beloved Edward,

Your words mean so much to me. Your love, though, means more. You are right in the fact that we were broken when we were separated. Together, we have healed our wounds. But it wasn't an easy road. When I first met you, I was so bitter. So afraid of putting my heart on the line. I was hurt and betrayed by my ex-husband so badly. I was resigned to be by myself. I was resigned to never find love again. Then a meddlesome little elf insisted I go out for drinks after our show. And I met you. Now, hindsight is 20/20. I acted horribly to you. I'm surprised that you were even willing to give me a chance. But you did. First by giving me your phone number on your card and again by taking us out to lunch after my drunken debacle at Bar Louie.

I was still afraid, though. Your patience was unending. You said you'd wait for me on Fourth of July. I didn't believe you, at first. Then, our friendship grew. As did our attraction. I must admit, Edward, you are the most beautiful man I've ever known. Both inside and out. You are kind, loving, compassionate, intelligent, witty, fun, sexy…need I go on? On the outside, you are strong, bold, handsome and some other things that I don't want to write. I don't want to get into trouble. What would happen if our children find this journal? They would think their parents are horny pervs.

Anyhow, I digress. I can't wait until I am officially your wife. Mrs. Isabella Masen. I love the sound of that. I love you. All of you. Your perfections. Your flaws (are there any?). Your quirks. Just you. I love you. I want to shout it from the rooftops in every language known to man that I love you. Only you. For the rest of my life, I will only love you.

Edward, you are my best friend. You are my protector. You are my angel. You are my husband.

I love you, with all of my heart. All of my mind. All of my body. All of my soul (I needed to one up you ;-).

Your loving wife and lover,

Mrs. Isabella Masen (aka Mrs. McFuckme)

"Bella?" Maribel called out to me. "It's time for you to get ready. Unless you want to get married in your track suit."

"Ah, no," I giggled. "Thanks."

I got up and sat down in one of the salon chairs set up in the suite. I held my book against my chest. Cherishing the small piece of Edward that was in my hands. Maribel worked her fingers through my hair, coiling and twisting my mahogany locks with a curling iron. She placed my hair half up and half down. "Do you have a veil?"

"No, I don't."

"She's using these flowers," Alice said as she held out simple white and blue blooms. "One large clump on the right side."

"Oh, that'll be gorgeous," Maribel said as she added the flowers to my hair.

"What's that?" Alice asked as she pointed to my journal.

"A wedding present," I smiled. "Oh, you have Edward's present, right?"

"I brought it with me. He's going to love it," Alice winked. Edward's present was twofold. His present was something practical but sentimental. I got him a new stethoscope. His stethoscope was old and falling apart. He griped about it more often than not and never replaced it. It was sentimental to him. He had it since he was in medical school and it had belonged to his father. So, I got him a new one and had his old one framed with a copy of medical degree in a shadowbox. I also got Edward's pictures from his childhood placed onto a DVD with all of his favorite music. Esme and Alice took over that present, especially after Alice was placed on bed rest for her pregnancy.

"Great," I said, putting my hand over my heart.

"So, can I see the present that Edward got you?" Alice asked. I handed over the book and she ran her fingers over the embossed cover. "It's beautiful. It's so you."

"Open it and read it. He put the first entry in. I just replied," I blushed. Alice opened the book and read the original entry by Edward and my reply.

"Oh my word. That is so romantic," she said, putting her hand on mine. "You two are so stinking adorable."

"Hello?" Jasper's voice called.

"Jasper, you are not allowed in here," Alice chided. "Is EJ okay?"

"He's fine. Charlie is in love with our son. He won't let him go. You are in trouble, Bella, when you have grandchildren," Jasper snorted. "Anyhow, I have a present for you. I see you got the first one."

"Another present?" I squeaked.

"It's your something old and blue," Jasper explained. "The blue is from Charlie and old is from Edward. Congratulations." Jasper leaned down and kissed my cheek.

"Old? Blue?" I said. Jasper pointed to the bag he gave me and sauntered out of the room after he kissed Alice on the lips. I opened up the smaller box in the bag. Inside was my Grandma Swan's sapphire earrings. I had wanted to wear them for my first wedding, but Renee wanted to wear them herself. Another reason why I hated her. She was so damn selfish. Charlie said that he wanted his mother's earrings at the end of the wedding and he pocketed them afterward. He kept them until today. I opened up the small note from Charlie.

Dear Bella,

I'm glad you didn't wear these to your wedding to Mike. He wasn't worthy of them. Edward is. He is a wonderful man and I can see how much he loves you. These are my gift to you. Keep them and give them to your daughter on her wedding day. I love you so much, Bells. I'm so proud of you and so happy that you found a man that is worthy of you.

Love,

Dad

And cue more tears.

"There's more, Bella," Alice said as she wiggled the bag.

"God, I don't know how much more I can take," I sniffled. "I'm a mess and it's not even the ceremony yet."

"You're allowed to be emotional on your wedding," Esme soothed. "Open up the next present."

I reached into the bag and pulled out a larger box. I opened up the box and was greeted with another diamond necklace. It was many small round cut diamonds in a floral design. "It's beautiful."

"Again, it was Edward's. On her wedding day, my mother, Sylvia, gave Elizabeth this necklace. It was her grandmother's. It's been passed down to the daughters of the Platt family," Esme explained. "Edward asked me if he could give it to you, even though you are not a Platt. I told him that since he had Platt blood in his veins, he could give this necklace to the woman he deemed worthy. Originally he was going to give it to Tanya, but at the last minute he changed his mind and gave her something different. Something much smaller. That he bought. He was waiting to give it to you. And after seeing your dress, it's perfect for you."

More tears. If I cry anymore, I'll float down the aisle. Esme kissed my cheek and put the necklace around my neck and Alice put the earrings in my ears.

"I think I'll need to put on waterproof everything," Maribel teased as she dabbed my cheeks with baby wipes. She began prepping my face with some lotion and primer. "No more presents. I just got her un-red."

"I think that's it," Esme chortled. "Unless Edward has something up his sleeve that we don't know about. Alice?"

"He hasn't told me anything," Alice shrugged. "I'm going to pump and then get ready. You will be beautiful, Bella."

I sat back and let Maribel work her magic on my face. She chattered on about her own family. I wasn't really paying attention. I just nodded and grunted appropriately. As Maribel worked on my face, the photographer from the resort came and began snapping pictures. It was very relaxed and candid. "You're all done, Bella," Maribel said. "You just need lipstick and gloss, but I'll put that on after you've put on your dress."

"Thank you, Maribel," I said as I gave her a hug.

"You are so lucky. Alice showed me a picture of your fiancé. Damn girl, he's hot," Maribel said as she fanned herself. "A fine specimen."

"Yes, he is," I said. Maribel scampered away and worked some on Angela. The door opened and Jake walked in. "Jake! I'm so sorry that I haven't spoken to you much." I ran up to him and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"You've been busy, silly girl," Jake laughed. "You look beautiful. Even if you don't have on your dress."

I blushed and ducked my head. "Thanks, Jake. You look mighty handsome, too."

"I know," Jake said as he buffed his fingers on his shoulder. "All of the guys are looking like this. Edward got us these shirts and told us to wear dress pants in light gray or khaki."

"My fiancé is a fashion plate. Surprisingly," I said dryly.

"I know. Are you sure he's straight?" Jake teased.

"Jacob Black! My fiancé is not gay," I shrieked as I smacked his shoulder.

"I know. I know. I'm just teasing," Jake laughed. "Seriously, I'm so happy for you and Edward. You both are so perfect and nauseatingly cute. You both are such good friends and I couldn't have gotten through my darkest part of my life. You have been supportive, loving and introduced me to the love of my life."

"I'm so happy for you, Jake. How are things with lover boy?" I asked.

"Oh, GOD! Wonderful. He's beyond words," Jake said as he gushed. "We fall more in love with each other every day. As soon as my lease is up, I'm moving in with him at his town house."

"Yay!" I said as I hugged Jake.

"Bella, we need to get you into your dress," Sue said with a friendly smile.

"Promise me a dance, Bells?" Jake asked.

"Of course," I replied as I hugged him again. Jake left the room with a huge grin. Sue and Esme handed me a robe. Rose gave me the bag with my lingerie. I took both things and went into the bathroom. I removed my track suit and the panties I had put on earlier. I opened the bag with my lingerie and was surprised at how risqué, but elegant it was. I pulled on the white lacy boy shorts. I then put on the lacy white strapless bra. I wrapped the robe around my body and stepped out into the room. Esme was holding my dress for me for me to step into. Alice held my hand as I stepped into my dress. I undid my robe and slid the single flowered strap up my arm. Sue zipped up my dress, obviously filling in as the mother of the bride. God knows she was more wanted and welcomed than Renee.

"Bella, I know I'm not your mother, but I wanted to give you something," Sue said as she held out a small bag. She opened up the small cloth satchel and dropped a charm bracelet onto my hand. It was sterling silver with a heart charm hanging from it. "I gave the same bracelet to Leah when she got married. Please wear it today."

"I'd be honored, Sue," I said as I held out my hand. Sue fastened the bracelet to my wrist and we hugged. "I'm so happy my father found you."

"I'm so happy that Edward found you," Sue smiled. "You glow, Bella."

"Bella, you're father is here. Can I send him in?" Maribel asked as she applied my lipstick.

"Of course," I said as I blotted my lips. Charlie came in and he was wearing a pair of linen dress pants in a beige color. His shirt was a pale blue that matched my flowers on my dress. "Daddy…" More tears.

"Don't cry, Bells," Charlie said as he hugged me. "You don't want to mess up…the stuff on your face."

"Makeup, Charlie," Sue snorted.

"Whatever," Charlie smiled. "You look beautiful. Edward won't know what hit him. He's so nervous, but so confident at the same time, Bella. He's so over the moon in love with you, it's amazing. I'm so proud of you. So happy for you. I love you both."

"Daddy, thank you," I sniffled. "I love you, too. Thank you for the earrings."

"I'm glad that they are finally yours," Charlie said with a pointed glare. "Renee was so selfish in wearing them on your day last time. Now you can have them and wear them."

"Bella, it's time," Alice said as she bounced on her toes. "Time to meet your groom." She looked beautiful in her pale blue dress. It contrasted with her pale skin and dark hair, which was styled in a sleek bob. It was pinned with similar flowers to mine, only more colorful. More like the bouquet that I was carrying down the aisle. A mixture of hydrangea and white roses.

Rose handed me my bouquet and she kissed my cheek. Esme, Sue, and Rose left the suite. It left Alice, Charlie and I in the room along with the photographer. We waited a few minutes before heading down to the gazebo where our ceremony was going to take place. The path to it was lined with white and pale blue organza. My heart stammered in my chest as I neared where Edward was standing. Alice danced ahead and met up with Jasper who cued in the small string quartet that was playing for our wedding. The traditional wedding march started and Alice and Jasper walked down the aisle.

Maria, the wedding planner, helped me with the train of my dress. Charlie looped my hand through his arm and kissed my forehead. "I love you, baby girl. This is should have been your first wedding."

"I know, Dad," I said.

"Time to meet your husband," Maria whispered in my ear as the song changed to 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring.' I took a deep breath and we headed down the aisle to the gazebo. I chorus of gasps and sniffles assaulted my ears. I heard the soft coos from EJ. She was on Esme's lap. I kept my eyes on the ground, not wanting to fall on the boards of the deck. Once I reached the concrete, I looked up and my eyes found Edward's.

"Oh my God," I whispered as I looked at him. He was wearing black dress pants and a pale blue shirt that matched Charlie's. His green eyes were filled with tears, but also with pure love. He gave me a water, crooked smile. He looked like he was about to jump the railing of the gazebo and run to me. He mouthed that he loved me and took a deep breath.

Charlie and I reached the gazebo and we stood in front of the magistrate and Edward. "Who gives this woman to this man?" asked the magistrate.

"I do," Charlie said as he took my right hand and placed it in Edward's left. "With all of my heart." Charlie kissed my cheek and patted my face. He then turned to Edward and he kissed his cheek as well. "Take care of my baby girl, Edward."

"I promise, Charlie. I'll take care of her until my dying breath."

"Excellent. I'd expect you," Charlie replied, giving him a pointed glare. That garnered a few laughs from the audience.

Edward looked at me and his jade eyes sparkled. "You're perfect," he whispered.

"So are you," I replied.

"We are gathered here today to witness the wedding of Dr. Edward Masen to Ms. Isabella Swan. They have prepared their own vows to share with each other today. So, without further ado, Edward, you're first."

"Thank you," Edward smiled. He took my bouquet and passed it to Alice. He took both of my hands in his. "Isabella, you are my love. My best friend. My confidante. My lover. My life. My soul. You are my everything. You represent everything in my life that is good and pure. You represent my fresh start in life and in love. I stand here before you in awe of your strength and beauty. I stand here before you, humbled by your intelligence. I stand here before you excited to take the next steps in our lives. Together. As husband and wife. I love you, baby. With all of my heart."

Edward cupped my face and wiped my tears away. I reached into my dress, down my cleavage, and pulled out a handkerchief from the bodice. A few snickers permeated the gazebo. "God, how do I follow that?" I teased. More laughs. I finished dabbing my cheeks and put my handkerchief back down my dress. I laced my fingers with his. "Edward, never in my life have I expected to meet someone like you. You are the embodiment of pure good. My white knight. My angel. My strength. My best friend and I couldn't be more thrilled that fate has led you to me. I love you with all of my soul. I never believed in soul mates until I met you. We were one soul that was separated, wandering aimlessly until we found the other half. Your strengths compliment mine. Together, we are unstoppable and I feel that we are impervious to all bad things when we're together. I can't wait to share every step of our marriage together. First time kissing as husband and wife. First time making love. Our first fight. Our first child. Our first grandchild. Each of those things excites me and I can't wait to have them. With you. I love you, Edward. So much. I'm so happy that I'm your wife."

"Can I have that handkerchief?" Edward laughed as tears fell down his face. I handed him the handkerchief and he wiped his face. "You so did better than me, beautiful girl."

"Okay, I'm a mess too," the magistrate chuckled. "Before we all float away from all the tears, do we have the rings?"

Jasper reached into his pocket and took out a velvet box. He opened it and handed the two rings to the magistrate. Edward's ring was a white gold ring with a braided pattern on it. My ring was an eternity band of diamonds in antique setting. "Edward, please take the ring and place it on Bella's hand and repeat after me."

Edward took the ring and slid it over my finger. "With this ring, I thee wed. In sickness and in health. In good times and in bad. For richer or poorer. For the rest of the days of my life." He kissed my hand, focusing his lips on my ring.

"Bella, please take the ring and place it on Edward's hand and repeat after me."

I took the ring and pushed it over his knuckle onto his left hand. "With this ring, I thee wed. In sickness and in health. In good times and in bad. For richer or poorer. For the rest of the days of my life." I repeated the same action of kissing Edward's ring and I smiled up at my husband. My husband.

"By the power vested in me by the city of Cancun, Mexico, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your wife, Dr. Masen," the magistrate said with a look of excitement.

"Gladly," Edward beamed as he cupped my face. "I love you, Mrs. Masen."

"I love you, too, Dr. Masen," I said as Edward leaned down. His soft lips brushed against mine chastely. He pulled away slightly and pressed his lips harder against mine. He traced my bottom lip with his tongue and I opened my mouth for him. His tongue slid between my lips and he deepened the kiss slightly before pulling away for good. His jade eyes were so happy and so loving.

"I'd like to introduce to you, for the first time, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Masen."

Alice handed me my bouquet and we turned to face our families. They applauded and cheered for us. I thought my face was going to crack in two because I was smiling so widely. Edward picked me up in his arms and carried me to the beach. Our families followed. We had discussed a memorial for Edward's parents and for Tanya. The resort had provided us with three small floating wreaths for each of the people we were honoring. Well, that Edward was honoring. Maria held two wreaths and Maribel held the third. They placed the wreaths into our hands. "Bella, thank you for everything," Edward said as he placed one of the wreaths into the water. "I'm so blessed to have you in my life. My parents would have loved you. I know that Tanya would have approved as well."

"I love you, Edward," I said as I handed him the next wreath. He placed it in the water. We put the final wreath into the water together and watched as they floated away, our arms around each other.

"We're married, Bella," Edward whispered. "I'm your husband."

"I'm your wife, Edward," I said with a giggle. Edward looked down at me and he picked me up and spun me around. He put me down and peppered my face with kisses.

"God, get a room!" Emmett boomed. Rose smacked him and hissed at him to shut up. We pulled apart and Edward arched a brow at Emmett.

"Emmett, I'm sorry but you are going down," Edward laughed. "Not today. Not tomorrow. But you will pay for giving me grief on my wedding day."

"Are you still sore about the reserved comment?" Emmett asked. Alice, Rose and Jasper smacked him that time. I buried my face into Edward's chest and laughed. Edward growled. I felt it through his chest. It went straight to my panties.

"Please join us for some dinner and some dancing," Maria said as she led us to the room where our reception was going to be held. Edward picked me up, bridal style and carried me up the beach.

"I can walk, Edward," I chided.

"I know. But I want to hold my wife," Edward said as he kissed my lips. "I love holding you."

"I can't wait to hold you tonight. You'll love what I have under this."

"You're killing me, Bella," Edward whined. "I've wanted you since we've landed and now you're teasing me about what you are wearing under this beautiful dress? Ugh!"

"Who says I'm wearing anything?" I giggled.

"You're killing me, Smalls," Edward quoted. I kissed his lips sweetly and tangled my hands into his soft hair. Before we went to eat, we signed our marriage certificate along with Alice, Jasper and magistrate. He hugged us and went on his way. We did invite him for dinner, but he declined saying he had to get home to his own wife to remind her of how much he loved her. Awwwwwwwwwww!

The photographer wanted a few pictures with Edward and I. We posed on the beach with the sunset as our backdrop. It was romantic and perfect. Just like our wedding. Just like us. We took some pictures with our family and with all of the guests from the ceremony. Our tiny wedding of twenty-five people was just right. Everyone we wanted there was able to attend and it made it so special.

Edward and I ate a quick meal and we made the rounds to the tables of our friends and family. Cynthia introduced us to her Roger. He was her boyfriend that she met on eHarmony. Kyle and Christina offered hugs and congratulations. Kyle was so happy for Edward. He had seen Edward at his darkest moment and now he saw him at his brightest. Our next stop was Rhonda and her husband, George. They were seated with my bosses. Sherrie looked like she was three sheets to the wind, but she was having a good time. Her husband, Ryan, was taking care of her. We finished our rounds at the tables and then were ushered out to the small dance floor. The smooth strains of 'The Way You Look Tonight' by Frank Sinatra filled the reception hall. Edward led me in a smooth dance. His lips never left my skin as we danced. His one hand was at the small of my back and his other hand held mine to his chest, right above his heart.

The next song morphed into 'Dance with my Father' and Charlie took over Edward's spot in my arms. I swayed with my dad, more clumsily than with my husband. I cried in my father's arms. He just held me as we stumbled along the dance floor. At the end of the song, my father kissed my forehead and cheeks before leading me off the dance floor. Edward led Esme onto the dance floor and they danced to 'There You'll Be.' Esme cupped Edward's face and she spoke to him in hushed tones. He nodded a few times and he hugged her close. Even though they were not mother and son, the bond they shared was special.

We danced and had a good time. We didn't do the usual bouquet toss or garter throw. It wasn't needed. Most of our friends were married or close to being engaged. Around ten, people started to leave and we bid them farewell. Tomorrow, we were having a brunch with our families and then they would leave too. It would allow us to have a brief honeymoon before heading back to the real world. We were leaving on Monday morning. I had to take a personal day, but Mrs. Cope allowed me to do so. She said that my wedding was more important than being back at school. She even said that she wouldn't charge me a personal day. It would be a 'sick' day. That meant no paperwork. Sweet!

The last group of people headed up to their room. Maria handed Edward a key. He arched a brow. "We have arranged for the rest of your stay to be in the penthouse. Your sister assisted us in moving your belongings to the new accommodations. Consider this upgrade our wedding present to you. Congratulations, Dr. and Mrs. Masen."

"Thank you, Maria. For everything," I said.

"It was a pleasure working with you. The photographer told me that he will create a DVD of your wedding photos. It should be done by the time you depart," Maria said with a grin. She led us to the private elevator to our penthouse. "Enjoy your honeymoon."

"Hmmm, honeymoon," Edward said as he led me into the elevator. "No more sex embargo."

"God, you'd think I was withholding sex for months not four days," I giggled.

"What? I have needs. And my hand was not cutting it," Edward snorted. "I'm dying to see what you have under your exquisite dress. If it's soft and lacy or nonexistent."

"You'll have to wait and see, Dr. Masen," I said as I ran my hands down his shirt, feeling his muscular torso.

"I've been patient, Mrs. Masen. I don't want to wait anymore," he growled lightly.

"Can't we wait until we get into the new suite? I don't want the first time we make love as husband and wife to be in an elevator."

"Ugh, fine," Edward said as he slumped his shoulders. "Always the voice of reason."

"Besides, I want to thank you for all of the gifts you've given me and I want to give you your wedding present as well."

"Bella, marrying me was present enough," Edward said as he caressed my cheeks. The elevator opened up and we walked down the hallway to the penthouse. Edward slid the key into the slot and opened up the door. The room was massive with a huge bed in the center of it. There were candles lit all around the room and tons of roses and flowers. I looked over on the couch. I saw the bag that I had created with Edward's presents. I walked over to the couch and picked up the bag. "For you, Dr. Masen."

"Bella," he whined.

"Open it," I said, arching a brow. He grumbled and pulled out the tissue paper. He took out the DVD first. He looked at it and his eyes glazed over. "Alice and Esme put all of your childhood photos on there. I added the music. We can watch it when we get home."

"It's perfect," he whispered. "I…"

"There's more," I said, trying to keep my emotions in check. "It's a two-fer."

Edward reached into the bag and pulled out the shadow box with his stethoscope and medical degree. "Is this my old stethoscope? My dad's?"

"Yeah. You've been using it and complained that it wasn't working properly so I swiped it before we left. I had it placed in the shadow box along with a color copy of your medical degree to hang in your office. There's one more thing in your present. Carlisle helped with this one."

Edward reached in and pulled out his final present. "A new stethoscope."

"Engraved and everything," I said as I showed him what I had put on there. Dr. Edward Anthony Masen, My Love, 4/4/11. "Carlisle chose the stethoscope since I had no clue what to get. I did the rest."

Edward looked at me and his eyes were filled with so many emotions. He put the stethoscope and shadowbox on the couch carefully. He pulled me into a tight embrace, burying his nose in my hair. He mumbled something into my shoulder.

"What was that?" I giggled.

"Can I make love to you now?" he said as he looked into my eyes. "You've given me so much. I need to make love to my wife."

"I need to make love to my husband," I whispered as I traced my hands over his handsome features. He captured my hand against his cheek and he turned his face to kiss my palm. He leaned forward and brushed his lips against mine. His strong hands cupped my chin and he deepened the kiss. Our tongues danced with each other and we moved closer together. Edward's hands moved from my face to my waist. "Edward," I moaned.

"What, my beautiful wife?" he asked reverently.

"Make love to me. Make me yours, completely," I said as I laid my left hand on his heart. My rings sparkled in the candlelit room. Edward did the same with his left hand, laying on my left breast. I traced my finger over his ring and I smiled. He was mine. All mine. With his right hand, he moved to the zipper of my dress and he slowly lowered it. I reached for the buttons of his shirt and with surprising precision, I released them. Our eyes never left each other. I pushed Edward's shirt off his shoulders and he stood before me, tanned and perfect. I leaned forward and kissed his jaw, his neck, his collarbones, and ending with the spot above his heart. I could feel his heart stammer in his chest.

Edward's fingers gently guided the single strap from my dress down my arm. He moved my bodice of my dress further down my body and my wedding gown fell in a soft thud to the floor. I stood before Edward in my lingerie that was sexy and innocent, all at the same time. "You're beautiful, Bella," Edward whispered as he picked me up. He carried me to the bed and placed me in the center of the huge bed. He pinned me down with his hips and his nose traced my jaw. His teeth nipped at my skin and I moaned. He licked down the column of my neck and he rolled so I was straddling his waist. With deft fingers, he released the clasp of my bra. It was tossed onto the floor. Edward's hands moved to my breasts and he gently kneaded the sensitive mounds.

"Oh, Edward," I moaned as I arched into his touch. Edward pulled one of my breasts into his mouth and he sucked on my pert nipple. I grinded into his arousal and whimpered at his touch. He flipped us again and he pulled away. He unbuckled his belt and pulled his dress pants from his body. Holy crow! My husband went commando on his wedding day!

Edward's hot mouth was on my body faster than a blink of an eye. His tongue traveled down the valley of my breasts and along my ribcage. His fingers pulled on my panties and he dragged them down my legs. He licked from hipbone to hipbone and he nudged my legs apart. He pressed soft, chaste kisses to inner thighs. He looked at my freshly waxed core and he moaned. "God, that is fucking gorgeous."

"You like?" I asked, arching a brow.

"I love," he said as he plunged his tongue in my bare slit. He dragged it to my clit. His tongue circled my sensitive nub and he plunged his fingers into my warmth. I squeaked as he worked my pussy. "So wet, Bella. So perfectly wet." Edward bit down lightly on my clit and I bucked my hips. I rocked against Edward's face and hand as he licked and nibbled me closer to the edge. With his other hand, he spread my lower lips further apart and he licked feverishly. "You're dripping, Bella. Come for me."

"I'm so close," I panted as I moved my hips. Or rather they moved on their own. Edward's eyes looked up at me and nothing was more erotic to see my husband between my legs, staring at me as he went down on me. He arched a brow as he sucked my clit into his mouth, adding a third finger. He curled his fingers in my body and that cause me to clamp down on his hand. I felt my arousal reach its peak and I let out a scream. Edward never stopped looking at me as I came. My first orgasm as a married woman. Honestly.

I was breathing heavily as Edward kissed up my body. I wanted to return the favor, but Edward didn't appear to want that. His mouth was moving with mine as he lined up with my entrance. "I need you, my beautiful wife," he said as he kissed my lips. "Please, baby."

"Yes, Edward," I said as my hands moved down his back to his ass. With a gentle push, I gave him all the encouragement he needed to proceed. He eased into my slick folds with his perfect body. He let out a strangled sob as he entered me. "So good," I moaned.

"Better than good," he said as he stayed within me, not moving. "Perfection. I never want to leave you, Bella."

I whimpered and brushed a hair off his forehead. I wrapped my hand around his neck and pulled his face to mine. Our lips crashed together and Edward began moving in my body. Slowly. Torturously slowly. With each thrust, I felt our bodies merge and our souls connect. It was overwhelming the amount of emotions flowing in the luxurious room. Edward pulled away and our eyes locked. As we moved together, I felt my heart sputter in my chest. I felt complete. Whole. Loved. Protected. Cherished. Wanted. "I love you, Bella. So much. Never forget that," Edward said as he caressed my cheeks. "I'm so close, Mrs. Masen. I need to feel you come with me. Please!"

"Oh, Edward," I moaned. I angled my hips so he could reach deeper. I also clenched my muscles around his cock. He let out a guttural moan and his lips moved with mine. His thrusts became harder and more erratic. He grunted as he moved within me. I didn't want our lovemaking to stop. However, I felt him harden in my body. He was close. I was close. I pulled on Edward's hair and dug my fingers into his back. I screamed and pulled away from his lips. I bit down on his shoulder as my second release came. My orgasm triggered his and he spilled into my body. His face contorted in the most pleasurable way and he collapsed on me.

"Bella," he breathed as he nuzzled my neck. "That was…"

"Intense," I said as I ran my fingers through his hair. "I missed you."

"Not as much as I missed you," he chuckled. "I love you, Mrs. Masen. I will never tire of calling you that."

"I will never tire of hearing that, Dr. Masen. Thank you so much for the most perfect wedding. I couldn't ask for a more perfect day. More perfect man. More perfect life," I said. Edward pulled out of me and held me to his chest.

"It was you who made it perfect. I know I said it a million times, but you were beautiful. Gorgeous. Exquisite. Perfect. I've run out of adjectives. But, I can't believe you're mine. Forever," he said as he yawned. His yawn triggered mine. "We both need sleep. We have the brunch tomorrow and then our 'honeymoon.'"

"Hmm, I love the sound of that. I love you,"

"I love you, Mrs. McFuckme," Edward snickered.

"Dr. McFuckme," I giggled as I kissed him sweetly. We curled up under the covers. I closed my eyes and nestled closer to my husband's chest. My husband. Life couldn't get any more perfect. And in that moment, everything was. Perfect.

A/N: Sex embargo lifted! YAY! They're married! YAY! Up next is the honeymoon! YAY! Check out my profile for pictures of Bella's jewelry. Leave me love! xoxox