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Chapter 2

Bella

We were in my room on my bed. Charlie was already at work.

So we had the house all to ourselves for the rest of the day and night.

Our last night as a couple, from tomorrow I would be his wife.

Isabella Marie Cullen didn't sound so bad.

I was so happy and even had to smile. I stroked my hands over his chest. I loved his cold skin.

How I would love to kiss her. Bella, pull yourself together, you must not challenge his self-control, I admonished myself.

"Bella, what are you thinking right now?"

Oh my God, had he overheard something? Pull yourself together, tomorrow is the day. We're getting married ... and then he has to keep his promise.

"I was just thinking that tomorrow is already our big day."

I hoped he wouldn't notice how aroused I was.

"Are you happy?" he asked me.

What was this question about? Did he have doubts again?

"Of course I am! Tomorrow I'll be yours forever, just with a little restriction ... for now."

"What do you mean?"

"That I'm still not like you."

I finally wanted to be like him!

"Honey, you know I'd rather you stay human for a little longer ..."

Now he was starting to do it again, and before he could continue, I interrupted him.

"You made me your promise ...! For two of my wishes!", I said firmly.

He wasn't going to back out, was he? No, he couldn't do that to me.

"I did, sweetheart! And with the one, I said we'd try, but not until our honeymoon. Can I ask you something, and please answer me honestly?"

What came now? Today he was anxious again!

"You can ask me anything," I said coolly.

"Is that the only reason you're marrying me?"

Oh no, had he noticed that I was excited and wanted him? I had to distract him. I didn't want to answer any questions, then I would blush again.

I kissed him passionately and a little too stormy, but my desire for him was especially strong today.

He broke away from my lips far too soon and looked at me questioningly.

I was a little embarrassed by this situation, and I turned away from him and replied, "You know how I feel about getting married!" Looking at him questioningly, I continued, "Since I love you, more than my life, I want to make you happy at any cost."

His facial expression suddenly changed.

He looked all serious and said, "And are you happy doing that?"

"If I can make you happy, of course I am."

Oh no! That certainly didn't sound convincing to him! When you thought about sex, only nonsense came out. Why did he have to ask me so much just now?

"You can still say no!"

So now my collar burst right away. I thought about sex with him, and he thought again, I did not want to marry him.

I said very lovingly, "A promise is a promise!", and then kissed him with all my strength.

He ran his right hand under my blouse and stroked my back.

I winced a little. My body wanted more of his cold hand. We kissed more and more passionately, with me turning on top of him. He allowed it and I kissed his neck.

Edward escaped a moan, which only excited me more.

I wanted more. Did he want more? Could he still take it? What would happen if he didn't? I had to stop before it was too late. Or did he want it too?

"Edward, do you want me to stop, or can you still take it?"

"I'm still in control, but I can't say for how much longer."

He smiled at me so intensely that I would not be able to resist in a moment.

"Honey, we could maybe make good on that one promise tonight?"

What had he just said? I thought I didn't hear right. He surely wasn't serious, he only wanted that for my sake.

Somewhat angrily and with a scowl I said, "No, we can't, Edward! As I said, a promise is a promise. You and I are getting married tomorrow, and I'm just as happy about it as you are! On our honeymoon we will then try if a sexual relationship is possible. If not, we'll postpone it until after my transformation, and that one will happen before my nineteenth birthday." Then I whispered in his ear, "I love you more than anything."

He pulled me to him and kissed me.

"I love you too, my angel, and you make me the happiest of men."

Suddenly Edward tensed up.

What was going on? What did he hear?

"Bella, our plans for today have just been changed. As it is, we can't spend our last evening together!"

"Where do you have to go? Why can't you stay here?"

I winced as Emmett landed in front of my bed.

What was this idiot doing here?

"Am I interrupting something important?"

Shortly thereafter, Jasper was also standing in the room and smiling.

Just now the thought came to me, with what the two could have disturbed us. I was glad that we had both controlled ourselves.

At this thought, I felt the blush rise to my face.

"Hello, you two. What brings you to us?"

"Bella, this is our beloved brother's last night of freedom, and it needs to be celebrated!" said Emmett.

Jasper just smiled.

Edward didn't look excited at all.

I don't think he liked the fact that we had just been disturbed either.

"And what are your plans for my future husband?"

This time Jasper replied, "That's not going to be revealed, and by the way, you're about to get picked up too."

"No, you're kidding, right? We both specifically said we didn't want to have a bachelor party. Right, Edward?"

"You're right about that, Bella. But when my siblings set their minds to something, I'm afraid it can't be helped. I would suggest we let them have their fun and do our best."

He smiled at me and kissed me.

Then we had no other choice, we had to make the best of it.

As of tomorrow, he was all mine.

"Alright, have fun then!"

I held him still for a moment and looked at him and the others questioningly, "You're not doing anything bad or naughty, I hope?"

Jasper answered me, "Don't worry, Bella. Vampires certainly don't party like humans. I promise you, no alcohol and certainly no women."

I felt a calming sensation, it had to be Jasper.

I hated it when he did that.

He winked at me, and I let go of Edward's hand.

"See you tomorrow, Bella, and have fun with our wives," Emmett said, jumping out the window.

Jasper followed him and yelled up again, "Have fun, Bella!"

As quickly as the calming feeling had come, it was now gone again.

As soon as Jasper left the room, you felt like you were back there.

Emmett was all impatient and yelled from downstairs, "Come on, Edward, we don't have all day. We have to go."

My angel pulled me close and kissed me very passionately, then said, "See you tomorrow, my angel. See you at the altar."

I also gave him another kiss and whispered in his ear, "I love you, and I'm the one in the white dress. Don't be late."

We smiled at each other once more, and then he too

Edward had not been out the window ten seconds before the doorbell rang.

So that had to be Alice and Rose to pick me up as well.

I hoped they had nothing bad planned. I didn't feel like celebrating at all. How I would love to lie in my bed with Edward and cuddle.

I opened the door for the two of them.

Alice fell around my neck in greeting, and Rose just raised her hand in greeting.

"Bella, you really need to change your clothes. Here, we brought you something suitable. You'll be mad at me in a minute, but when you wear it, you'll like it."

I just couldn't say anything against Alice, so I took the tote bag and went to my room.

I took off my comfy sweatpants and t-shirt and yelled down to the girls, "Do I still have time for a shower?"

All I got from Rose was a "yes," so I went into the bathroom to take a shower.

In the shower, I thought about this afternoon.

Edward was still worried that I would only marry him because it was his condition for both of my wishes. Maybe I should have told him that I thought differently in the meantime. No, it was all right like that, he should worry about it. Had he really offered me the proposal for sex before marriage today? He had to be very worried that I wasn't happy. Somehow I liked that!

I finished showering and washing my hair, and put on the dress they had brought me.

I couldn't wear that; it was way too expensive.

Man, that looked good!

From downstairs I heard Alice call out, "Told you you'd like it."

Now I couldn't help laughing and was very happy that she would soon become my sister-in-law.

I quickly blow-dried my hair and then I was already downstairs with the two.

Rose looked at me with wide eyes and said, "That looks really good on you, Alice has hit the mark. Can we finally drive then?"

"Rose, don't be so impatient. Bella still has to put on her shoes to go with it."

And again I got a tote bag. I didn't ask at all, but put the shoes on wordlessly and smiled.

"Ready, we can go. Where are we going?"

"First, let's pick up Angela and go eat. After all, you both need something in your stomachs." Alice winked at me. "And the rest of the evening is a surprise."

I hated surprises as much as gifts. What had those two planned?

I looked at her suspiciously and questioningly.

"I'm sure you'll enjoy it, don't worry! Alice and I don't have anything bad planned. Just relax and enjoy your last night. I'm sure it will be fun."

I hope so! I was glad that they had invited Angela. At least there was a normal woman with them today. They couldn't plan anything normal at all. They surely had something special planned for me. Well, then I just let myself fall a little bit. Too bad Edward couldn't see me in this outfit. I looked really good.

Suddenly Alice spoke up.

"He'll see it all right. You'll wear it again after your honeymoon."

"Alice, is this how it's always going to be now that you're watching my life, or rather our lives?"

"Only as long as you are human. After that, I don't have to worry about you anymore."

We drove in Rose's BMW straight to the driveway of Angela's house.

She was already waiting outside the door. She looked more excited than me.

"Hello girls! Oh Bella! I'm so excited. I'm sure it's going to be a really great night."

At least one who was looking forward to it.

"I'm not excited, but I'll be surprised to see what else tonight brings."

Alice and Rose had to laugh. You could see that they enjoyed torturing me.

They had left it up to us to decide where to go for dinner, since they wouldn't be eating.

Angela and I decided to go to an Italian restaurant in Port Angeles.

Rose had made a real effort to drive at a halfway normal speed.

Angela had enjoyed arriving in Port Angeles a little faster.

We went into the restaurant and immediately got a table for four people. A waiter was also immediately with us and asked what he was allowed to bring.

Angela had started her order, "A Coke please and spaghetti carbonara."

Then it was my turn.

"Also a Coke please and tortellini with mushroom sauce."

All that came from Rose was, "And just a mineral water for both of us, please, thank you."

It's a pity that the two didn't order anything for dinner. I would have liked to see them eat something human.

Angela then asked, "You two aren't eating?"

"No, we have to diet tonight, or Rose and I won't fit into our clothes tomorrow."

"Oh! That wouldn't be good, of course! Then we'll eat along for you."

We all had to laugh.

"If you don't mind me asking, I'd like to know what we're doing after dinner."

I certainly wouldn't get an answer from either of them, as they loved surprises, and they enjoyed the fact that I didn't like any.

"You may ask questions," Alice smiled at me. "But you won't get an answer."

"Would also love to know what else you have planned for Bella!"

"Just be surprised," Rose grinned.

The waiter brought the drinks and also immediately our food.

Somehow I wasn't hungry at all.

I would have preferred to be at home in my bed now. Nevertheless, I wanted to know what else they had cooked up. What were our men doing right now? Was Edward enjoying himself at his bachelor party? Maybe I would get something out of these two? I didn't believe it, but it was worth a try.

I had to grin and asked them both cautiously, "So what do the boys have planned for Edward?"

Alice winked at me and said, "No idea?"

Which was to say - she couldn't tell me in front of Angela, or she wouldn't tell me.

"He'll tell you, Bella, I'm sure of it."

Had she seen it in her vision or was she just trying to reassure me? Why couldn't I lie in my bed with Edward at home? To feel his cold hands on my cheek and his cold lips on mine!

Rose snapped me out of my thoughts.

"And now we won't think about our men. This is a girls' night out, and we're going to have fun, I promise you!"

I was already curious to see if Rose was right about that. I couldn't believe that we had the same idea of fun.

In the meantime, we finished eating.

Alice and Rose were already a little impatient. You could tell they didn't like going to restaurants.

The waiter cleared our table and asked if we had any other request.

Rose said somewhat flippantly, "No, just the bill!"

She paid and then we went to her car.

"Angela, would you please be so kind as to blindfold Bella with this?"

Rose held out a beautiful scarf to her, matching my new dress, of course.

"No, please don't, you can't be serious?"

"Come on, Bella, do us the favor. I think Alice and Rose aren't leaving until you get it on ...," Angela said.

The two of them fidgeted, grinning in the front of the car and saying at the same time, "She's got a point. We're not leaving until you've got the scarf on."

"Don't be a killjoy," Rose said.

"Okay, if it absolutely has to be."

Why did I have to go along with it? Why were they torturing me like this? I wanted to go home.

"Yes, it must be," Angela smiled and tied the scarf around me.

"But I want to keep the cloth then," I said a little crossly.

"I knew that. Edward will like that, too."

Alice could not be fooled. This woman could really be very annoying.

Where we were going, I couldn't say, but from the feeling, we weren't going long.

"Girls, we are here. We're going to let our hair down and party!" Rose rejoiced.

Angela helped me out of the car.

"Careful Bella, don't trip."

Oh man, that would be just what I need! An injury the day before my wedding! Well, would be typical for me!

I had to laugh at this thought.

Alice and Angela asked what was so funny, and I said, "After all, it would be typical for me to trip and maybe injure myself the day before my wedding."

"Don't worry, Bella, nothing will happen to you. We'll take care of you," Alice reassured me.

Then they led me into a house.

This smell was very familiar to me! Wait a minute!

"Are we at my place?"

"Yes, we are, and you can take the cloth off right now. Just a moment," said Alice.

I could hear Angela, Rose and someone else laughing.

Who else was there?

"Who else is here?", I asked a little worried.

"It's me, my darling," I heard Esmé next to me, and already I felt her hand on my shoulder.

There was something soothing about that touch.

"I can't miss your bachelor party, can I?"

Alice sat me down on a chair, and if my perception didn't play tricks on me, I found myself in the middle of the living room. I felt the cloth come away from my eyes.

Well, finally they took it from me.

"So what's next?"

"Bella, be patient for a second," Rose hissed at me.

The girls sat spread out on the sofa and I sat in the middle of the living room. The lights came on, and everyone was laughing.

I didn't feel like laughing at all - I didn't feel well at all. Fortunately, I was already at home.

I had to grin at this thought.

Suddenly music came on and a strange man stood in front of me and said, "Someone here has been very bad and needs to be punished!"

The others couldn't stop laughing and enthusiastically shouted, "Strip!"

The stripper began to dance in front of me and I blushed like a tomato once again.

God, that was embarrassing!

"You can't be serious," I yelled.

"Oh yes, Bella, this one is just for you!" said Alice.

From Rose came a bit disappointed: "Unfortunately, only you can touch it. Damn, he looks delicious."

"That's unfair, I want to touch him too," came from Angela.

All right. Everybody wanted the stripper but me. Couldn't I swap with someone?

The stripper stroked over my back and then my thigh.

I shook my head.

I did not want to be touched.

He took my hands. He wanted me to put them on his ass. Then he pressed my head against his belly. Through his movement I rubbed against it with my hair.

It all felt so wrong. I didn't want any of this.

Suddenly I felt his cock against my cheek.

Now the measure was really full. I could not and did not want to feel or touch this man. I wanted my angel. It was enough for me!

I pushed the stripper a little to the side and reached for Angela's hand.

"Come on, let's switch. I can't do it!"

Angela immediately jumped up with joy and took a seat on my chair.

The stripper immediately pulled her to him.

Rose looked at me a little disappointed - I think she would have wanted him too - then she asked me, "What's wrong?"

"Sorry girls, I can't touch another man, but Angela can."

"Oh yeah, I can do that," Angela grinned at me.

Then I turned around and quickly ran into the kitchen.

I just wanted to get out of here.

In the kitchen I sat down, and I tried to collect myself again.

Why couldn't Edward be with me now! I wanted to touch HIM and not a stripper.

From the living room I heard the guy say, "No problem, then I'll punish you."

"Yes please, I've been a very bad girl."

Angela obviously had her fun.

Suddenly Alice was standing behind me. I hadn't heard her coming and winced.

"I've seen it before, that you'd make that decision. But Rose said when you see the stripper, maybe you'll change your mind."

"Sorry Alice! I think it's a nice idea, but I can't do it."

"What can't you? It's just fun."

"Edward won't allow me to touch him properly because he's afraid he can't control himself ... and I'm dying inside. My longing for him is growing every day, and I really can't wait to finally touch him and feel him fully."

"I still don't quite understand what your problem is. This is for fun. Why can't you enjoy yourself?"

"Alice, I want the first man I touch to be your brother, not a handsome stripper!"

I looked at her desperately and hoped she understood me now.

She took me in her arms and said, "You really love him, that's very nice. He will be very proud of you."

"What do you mean?"

"Edward must have read Rose's mind or mine when we picked you up. I'm sure he doesn't like it when you touch someone else either."

"You might be right," I smiled.

"Now we should go back to the others," Alice said. "From the sound of it, at least Angela is having fun with the stripper."

Laughing, we went back to the living room.

Everyone had their fun.

I did my best to enjoy myself as well. Which was very difficult for me. I longed for my bed. Physically I was present, but in my thoughts I was with my angel and looking forward to tomorrow.

Our wedding!

Edward

While I was so playing for myself, I heard the girls coming. Esmé was also there. I hadn't even noticed that she had left.

"Your Bella is just as decent as you are," Rosalie said, running right upstairs to Emmett.

"What does she mean by that?"

I looked at Alice and Esmé questioningly.

All that came from Esmé was, " You'll hear nothing from me about tonight, and I'm going upstairs to my husband now."

Grinning, she left the room.

With that, she gave me to understand clearly that I should now stay out of her thoughts, which I would certainly do.

"So, do I come to know something from you?"

"Little bro, you have three ways to get to know something about the evening."

"Those would be?"

"One: You ask your wife tomorrow after the wedding. Two: You're asking me, hoping I'll tell you something. Three, you're trying to read my mind after I have sex with Jasper."

After these words she grinned impudently.

"Mmm ... knowing you, you would prefer the first option," I smiled.

"Yes, that would be my favorite."

"Just a quick question. You only have to answer me yes or no. I'll ask Bella the rest tomorrow."

"All right."

She laughed.

I'm sure she had already seen this conversation. I hated it.

"Did she like the stripper?"

"No, he didn't. She passed him to Angela. She couldn't let herself fall and then she fell asleep too. I carried your future wife to bed. Are you happy now?"

Once again she grinned cheekily.

"Yes, that's my Bella."

We were both laughing now.

"That's how she is. Good night, Edward," and she had already disappeared upstairs.

Since I could guess what everyone in the house would be doing now, I decided to briefly visit my future wife. I wanted to breathe in her scent and hear her talking in her sleep.

Before I could start running, however, Carlisle held me by the arm.

"It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. Let her sleep, Edward!"

Why wasn't he upstairs with Esmé? Couldn't he understand me? I wanted to see her; I missed her.

Sighing, I said, "If you must."

"Do you have any questions or was Emmett a good teacher?"

At this question, Carlisle couldn't help but smile.

"Please don't be mad at me, but the whole thing was a little awkward for me today, and I think I've learned everything I need to know."

Somehow I was just getting sheepish.

"Should you change your mind, all you have to do is say so."

"Thanks Carlisle! Could it be that you want to keep me busy?"

"Yeah, I'm a bad actor."

I could well imagine how difficult it was for Carlisle to keep me busy, so I tried to grin and bear it.

"Shall we play a game of chess? I promise not to cheat either," I grinned at him.

"Okay, I'm going to have to hog you or you're going to run to Bella."

"And you wouldn't want that."

As it looked, I didn't get to see my angel today. My family was a little too strict about wedding customs. Fortunately, Alice did not suspect that I had already seen the wedding dress in her mind. That, after all, was supposed to bring bad luck. My Bella would look like an angel in this dress!

Carlisle and I played a couple of games of chess, and I took great pains not to read his moves, so he actually won twice.

Again and again my thoughts were with Bella.

In a few hours it will be time, Isabella Marie Swan will be mine and mine alone. She is my wife - Bella Cullen.

"What did you just say?", Carlisle asked me.

"Oh sorry, was I just thinking out loud?"

"Looks like it! What were you thinking about just now?"

"I was thinking of my future wife. She will be Bella Cullen."

I continued to daydream.

"That sounds really good. Son, I'm so happy for you. You have finally found your mate after so long. I am happy that Bella wants to be part of our family and she loves you more than anything."

"Thank you Carlisle. I am the luckiest man."

"So, my son! It's time for you to go back to your room. The others want to decorate the house for the party. It's supposed to be a surprise for you, after all, even though it probably won't be."

He winked at me and laughed.

"I honestly admit that I have already seen the decorations in Alice's mind. Still, I'll be a good boy and go to my room."

Maybe I could make it to Bella after all!

"Edward?"

"Yes?"

"Don't get any ideas about going to Bella's. We're watching you."

"Okay! See you later."

I turned around and went upstairs to my room.

Trapped in the own home. Great, hopefully the remaining hours passed quickly!