Learning to Love
Chapter 6
I recruited my mom and Rose to help me plan my wedding.
We wanted simple, yet elegant.
We wanted to do earth tones, with accents of green.
Mom suggested the Wedding Garden's as they were called. Beautiful wild flowers, simple, yet elegant.
When Mike and I went to look at the property, we fell in love. They had several different spots and we chose the gazebo. I thought I'd be romantic to get married on it with twinkle lights everywhere at twilight. Mike agreed. The reception was going to be at his parents' house floating candles in the pool, simple buffet and open bar.
Mike's mom Cheryl was helping Rose and my mom as well, all I had to do was get my dress and that was turning into a full time job! Nothing was just right. This Saturday I was going with Rose to Seattle and look for a dress.
"Rose, I'm so glad we're getting this weekend to ourselves! I've missed hanging out with you, alone!" I laughed.
"I know! A peaceful night's sleep without Edward's snoring." She laughed.
"Ugh! I don't miss that! He sounds like a bear!" I made a roaring noise.
We laughed and joked the rest of the way, talking about the wedding, work and finally Rose asked what she's been wanting to for a while now.
"So, is the Jasper card still being played?" she quirked an eyebrow.
"No, Mike's been really good about it. Once he saw me with a few other patients and how I treated them, I guess it clicked." I shrugged.
"That's good. So have you two thought starting a family?" she inquired.
"Yeah, after his last store is opened, we're going to try. We've got a new doctor starting in two months. He grew up on the reservation, but he's a few years older, I think Emmett and Mike know him. He played football for the reservation's high school. His name is Sam Uley, his wife Emily is starting a daycare center, they've got 4 boys twins, age 5, and they'll be starting kindergarten and then a 3 year old and 1 year old." I smiled.
"WOW! I guess they need a daycare, huh?" Rose smiled.
"Yeah, his cousin Embry owns the construction company that's going to renovate our house." I smiled big.
"What? Your house?" Rose smiled.
I nodded.
"Do tell!" Rose was beaming.
"Well, we've been looking and Forks is so damn small, we don't want one of the new builds, we want an older home and while I was working the other day, a nurse came up and told me about an elderly patient who's trying to sell her house, but it needs so much work, that no one wants it. She told me her room number and I went to talk to her. She's selling to go live with her kids in Portland. She gave me her address after I told her I'd love to see it. She gave me her keys and said to enjoy. All my patients were napping, so I told them I was taking an extended lunch break. I stopped and grabbed Mike, telling him it was important. We drove over to Avenue N, perfect, right? Newton, Avenue N… (I giggled and Rose rolled her eyes.) Anyway, there are 3 houses on the street. They're magnificent, hers is in the middle, but they've got to be at least an acre each. It has a beautiful tree on the front, a circle drive, it's huge! We looked inside and just from the entrance I knew I was in love, as did Mike, we wandered through the house and yes, it needs work, but all the built-ins and arches are beautiful, the crown molding, chair railing, that's all been cared for, it the roof, kitchen, bathrooms, wood floors needing buffering, it's not like it was crumbling, just some paint and TLC. We called Embry who came over right away and said he could have it done by the time we come back from our honeymoon." I squealed, actually squealed.
"So, you bought it? Just like that?" Rose asked.
"Well, I went back to talk to Ester, the elderly lady and her son was there, they're wanting to sell it for $100,000. I negotiated with the son, letting him know of the work needing to be done, telling him I'd already had everything checked and he agreed to $80,000. It was going to his two children, for college. He said he'd have the papers worked up and dropped to me by Monday." I beamed.
"Bella! That's awesome!" Rose was bouncing in her seat.
"I know! I can't wait for everyone to see it. Oh and Jake's landscaping company is planting the gardens. She apparently had a magnificent one at one time, but couldn't take care of it any longer. The son is including pictures with the contract, of the house in its early years. And come to find out, her husband helped build the house. It was her wedding present from him! Can that be any better for Mike and me?" I grinned like the Joker.
"Ugh! You two are sickening." She laughed.
Our weekend in Seattle was a success.
I found the perfect dress. It was off white, simple satin dress, along the bottom were these beautiful green vines/stems and the 'flowers' were made with Swarorzki crystals and a simple green sash tied around my waist. I fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on it.
"Bella that dress was MADE for you!" Rose squealed.
"I know! I've got to have it Rose. I don't want to look at the price, I might change my mind." I smiled as Rose helped me with the dress.
It fit perfectly, and Rose and I smiled at each other. We just knew.
As I got dressed, Rose rushed out with my gown.
"All wrapped and ready." She smirked.
"Rose, you can't do this." I shook my head.
"Yes, this is something we want to do for you." She hugged me tight.
"Thank you." I hugged her back.
"OK, now let's get to the hotel and then go eat!" Rose insisted.
The weekend was filled with food, drinks, laughing and even dancing.
"We've got to do this again." Rose laughed as we drove up the driveway to her house.
"Yes! Let's do it for my bachelorette party. I don't want some crazy thing, just a girl's weekend, maybe through in a massage and mani/pedi's?" I asked.
"Sounds perfect! I'll get the girls together and we'll get it worked out." She smiled.
Edward came walking out and I hugged him, thanking him for the dress as well.
"Anything for my sister. I'm glad you found someone who loves you more than anything else in the world." He whispered in my ear.
I hugged him tightly before waving to them both and heading for my apartment.
I hid my dress in the back of the closet and stripped to my bra and panties, I had to work the midnight shift, and I needed some sleep.
The next few weeks passed by slowly.
Work was hectic I was preparing for Sam's arrival, making sure he had everything for his office and I'd also been looking for a rental space for Emily.
Rose told me a spot on her street was going up, she'd been informed at the owner's meeting a few nights ago.
It was a corner unit, had a large open space in the front for the front office area and a huge back area for classrooms.
The back lot was perfect for the play area. I got in touch with the owner and told him what was needed. He said he'd pay to put up the walls and dividers, however she wanted and have the back lot prepared for a play area, as well as have the entire AC unit cleaned and would buy all the paint she wanted, if she signed at least a year lease and put 2 months up front. I called Emily on spot and she agreed. I gave him the 2 months, it'd be my welcome gift to them.
I talked with them nearly every day and had told her my mom wanted to help her decorate when she was ready.
Emily was crying she was so happy. "Bella, we haven't even officially met, just Skype and you're treating me like family. Thank you." She smiled.
"Emily, you and Sam and the littles will be a part of our family, trust me." I smiled.
We talked a little longer and I wished them a safe trip from Nevada, they'd be here in 2 weeks.
AN:
I hope this one is long enough… Bella wouldn't SHUT UP! Damn!
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