“Edward Anthony Cullen,” He smiled. “I love you with every fiber of my being. I never want to live a fay of my life without you. I want to be your wife more than anything . I want to belong to you and only you for all of eternity.” I put a special stress on the word ‘eternity’. “Do you take me to be your wife?” I finished.

The crowd emitted a small sigh and I exhaled, not realizing that I had been holding my breath. Edward closed his eyes and put on my favorite half-smile.

“I do.” His voice was as smooth as glass.

“Isabella Marie Swan,” He opened his eyes. “I promise to love you for every minute of forever. And even long after both of our hearts are silent and un-beating, I will still love you.” I caught the serious flicker in his eye as he made a subtle reference to our future. “I promise to stay by your side in every moment of sickness and health, in pain and suffering, I will always be there, and I will never leave you. You are my life, my world, and my purpose. I will take care of you and protect you every minute of every day.” His voice caught and he faltered. He gave Emmet a quick glance and he jumped in.

“Do you, Bella, take Edward to be your lawful wedded husband?”

This was it. The moment that would begin the rest of my life. I was ready.

“I do.”

Edwards joy was unmistakable. He had swept me up into his arms and secured my face to his in the sweetest kiss of all time before Emmet had even finished – “You may kiss the bride.” The crowd emitted another soft sigh and applauded generously. Edward set me back on the ground and hugged me tightly. We linked hands and he led me back down the silken path. The first steps we would take as husband and wife. Alice called out from the chattering crowd behind us.

“Don’t be too long Edward!”

I was confused. Wasn’t the reception supposed to start now?

“Edward?” I hinted. His only response was a very large grin. I gave in and just let him lead me where he wanted. The location didn’t matter, just as long as I was with him, I was content. I walked with him around the house and towards the sound of the river. A beautiful wooden swing had been set up for the occasion. He sat down noiselessly and pulled me into his lap. His arms tightened around me.

“I just wanted some time alone with you before I’m forced to share you with our guests.” he spoke into my hair.

It was reason enough for me. I took advantage of the privacy and pressed my lips to his.

“Thank you for talking to Renee.”

He smiled. “She was the one who sought me out for the chat.” He admitted. “It didn’t take me long to secure her blessing. Charlie had already talked to her.”

“Thank you for talking to Charlie.” I edited.

“Your welcome.”

He stared into my eyes for the longest moment before whispering “I love you Isabella Cullen.”

I blushed, surprised at the enjoyment it gave me to hear his last name connected to my first name. I suddenly felt like a young school girl writing in a journal. I briefly imagined a page full of scribbled words-
Mrs. Edward Cullen, Bella Cullen, Isabella Cullen.

“I love you too, Edward.”

He rocked back and forth and held me for as long as he could get away with.

“Alice is calling for us.” He sighed. “The guests are asking about us.”

He pacified my efforts to stand properly in my wedding dress by standing with me still tightly secured in his arms and standing me upright himself. He took my hand and walked at my pace back towards the house. Jasper was not focusing on me anymore, but I was no longer nervous. The house full of guests held no fear for me. Edward would be there, next to me. I could face anything.