Chapter 33 – There In Your Eyes, It's Just Our Beginning

Rosalie's POV

Tonight has been a wonderful night. Though that could said about any amount of time that I'm with Amber.

Even a simple evening of eating dinner together can become special. My eyes drift to the wrench that Amber surprised me with.

It wasn't a traditional courting gift, but it still melted my heart. I've found that I have the best of both worlds with Amber. Amber is very old fashioned in all the ways that truly matter, but she also gives me a new youthful take on courting/dating. The seamless blending of the two is something that I never knew that I needed. That's the thing about mates, they complete and give the other exactly what they needed.

My thoughts drift back to the wedding that Amber had told me about.

John or 'Johnny Tsunami' as Amber loving lovingly calls him is marrying Sarah. They are both in the Air Force and Sarah recently received orders and in order to stay together and for John to be able to get orders to the same base they need to get married, as soon as possible. Amber had explained how she had met them through mutual friends and that they had all become a fairly close group of friends. They were with her in Spain during the Santiago de Compostela train derailment.

Amber regaled me with stories of some of their adventures as we shared a big helping of desert. Well Amber had a big helping. It did unique things to me when I'm able to provide for my mate. For instance something as simple as Amber enjoying something that I cooked for her or fixing a wrinkle in her shirt collar can give me so much pleasure. It's a very new experience for me and I can't wait to explore those feelings as time goes on. I just hope that they don't diminish or fade over time. Looking at Amber's face as we lay cuddled up together, I know deep down that this isn't something that I will ever get use to. I'll make sure that it's something to treasure. Without hesitation I know that Amber will be the same way. She has lost so much that it has made her hold on even tighter to life and what she has deemed important to her. I thank the heavens that I'm included in that list of important things.

This upcoming wedding will be our first debut together as a couple. I will need to find the perfect outfit. I wonder what Amber will wear. I'm assuming that we will be color coordinated.

I know that I will have to try and rein hurricane Alice in so that she won't overwhelm poor Amber.

This wedding will give me the perfect opportunity that I need to help take that next step with my love. Weddings are after all some of the most romantic events that a couple can attend together .

I snuggle a little closer to Amber as I let out an involuntarily shiver at the pleasant thoughts that are playing in my mind as I think about finally becoming one with my love. This wedding will be the perfect setting for not only an atmosphere full of romance but to give a boost as an aphrodisiac to help enhance the special occasion.

Being in my mate's arms is heavenly that is until Amber's foot slips off of the edge of the coffee table and she startles awake once her foot slams into the floor.

It's an adorable sight to witness that even half awake she still puts herself in front of me as she scans the living room for any threats.

Amber gives me a what's so funny look when she registered my giggling behind her.

"You woke yourself up, darling. Your foot fell off the edge of the coffee table. " I try and explain in between my small giggles.

"Your amazing cooking must have put me to sleep. Sorry Rose. What were we talking about before I passed out?" Amber asks while rubbing her face to wake up.

We settle ourselves back in for some cuddles as I say "You told me that your friend Johnny called and told you that he was getting married, in about less than a week. You also filled me in on some of your shenanigans while you all adventured around."

"Yeah, we all have had some crazy adventures." Amber says fondly.

I can't help the smile that stretches out onto my face as well while we slip seamlessly back into conversation.

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Alice's POV

Pissed off! That's the best way to describe Rosalie.

Amber been busy all week with work which has left Rosalie very little time to spend with her mate, which would push any vampire to their breaking point, but I have thwarted any and all snooping involving wedding outfits.

I was ecstatic to get the opportunity to not only color coordinate Amber and Rosalie's outfits, but that I was able to work on Amber and Mike's ensemble.

Rosalie was not as enthusiastic about the secrecy as everyone else seemed to be. I had to give Mike both his and Amber's outfits to hold on to so that Rose wouldn't ruin the surprise.

The doorbell ringing finally gives the reprieve that the whole family has been needing with Rose's increasingly neurotic behavior.

I didn't need my visions to know that it was Amber and Mike, because everyone in the house could hear Emmett's loud boom of "Amber! Mike!" as he answered the door.

While Rosalie was busy 'greeting' Amber, I took the opportunity to put Amber, Mike, and Rosalie's clothes into Amber's truck.

Thankfully Amber's presence has soothed Rosalie's agitated state.

I can feel the happiness radiating off of the whole family as I walk back into the house.

As the trio exchange hugs and goodbyes I feel the small smile playing on my lips and I cross my fingers that this weekend will be the turning point that Amber and Rose need in their relationship. The both of them have had enough ups and downs, separately and as a couple. It's about time that they both get a win. As I'm sucked into a vision I know that they will get that happy ever after that they truly deserve.

And thankfully as if sensing my desire Jasper wraps his arms around me as he projects that feeling to the rest of the family.

Amber's POV

I laugh as I look in the review mirror and see Mike spread out in the back and drooling.

At Rosalie's confused look I tilt my head to the back seat.

The giggle that Rose gives brings a smile to my face and I can't resist bringing our joined hands to my lips for a kiss.

Rose gives a soft sigh and asks "Why is he so exhausted?"

"Well we had to work some overtime and swap a few shifts out to be able to manage to get time off for this wedding." I explain with a small yawn myself.

At Rosalie's worried look I try and reassure her "Don't worry darlin', I'm fine, just a little tired. Though it worked out that I ended up with a 4 day weekend, so I can make up for working so much lately and take you out on a few dates. How does that sound?" I ask with a grin.

I'm pretty sure that I said the right thing, since Rose made a happy noise and snuggled into me more. Well as best she could with the arm rest dividing us.

Rosalie looks hurt when after a few minutes I push her off of me gently, but that quickly turns to a look of understanding when I finally manage to put the arm rest up and I lift my arm.

The rest of the trip is spent in silence as we both enjoy the closeness of being snuggled up together in my truck.

I let out a happy sigh of my own as I press a soft kiss to the top of my girl's head.