Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Faith, Hope, And Love

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 24:

Plans and Vows…

Bella was sitting in the hospital cafeteria on her lunch break when Rosalie came strolling in. She immediately spotted her friend and made a beeline for where she was seated.

“Hey, Bells,” she smiled as she took a seat.

Bella looked up from her book. “Hey. What are you doing here?”

Rose shrugged. “I had an appointment and thought I would come see you when I was done.”

Bella was immediately on alert. “What kind of appointment?” Rosalie smirked but didn’t answer. Bella just stared at her friend before it dawned on her. Her hands immediately flew to her mouth. “Really!?”

Rose nodded and then glanced at Bella’s left hand. “It looks like I’m not the only one with news.”

Bella blushed. “He proposed last night.”

Rose squealed. “I’m so happy for you, Bells. So when?”

Bella thought for a minute. “When are you due?”

Rosalie smirked. “Around Thanksgiving.”

“Then I guess I’m going to be a June bride.”

“Bella! That’s in like three months!”

“I know.” Bella waved her hand away. “Trust me, Rose, Esme can pull anything together in that time frame. And besides, we don’t want a big wedding.”

“You really think that it can be done?” Rose wondered.

“I have every confidence between Esme and my matron of honor, my wedding will be beautiful.”

Rose just looked at her friend. “You want me?”

“Of course, Mrs. Cullen. You’re gonna be my sister and you’re my best friend. Who else would I want to stand up with me?”

Rose shrugged. “I thought maybe, Alice…”

Bella smiled. “She’ll be a bridesmaid of course, but you’re the one I want right beside me.”

“Okay…so let’s get to planning.”

**FHL**

Before they even knew it, June was upon them and the morning of their wedding had arrived. Bella rolled over in the bed she shared with Edward, hoping he had snuck out of his parents’ house and joined her. His side of the bed was cold, so she knew he had been unable.

“Rise and shine!” Rose sang as she walked into Bella’s room.

She rolled over and stared at her friend. “Hey.”

“How’re you doing, sweetie?”

Bella sat up and smiled, hugging her knees to her chest. “I’m great. Today I get to marry my best friend. I’ve never been so happy, Rose.”

Rose hugged her friend. “I’m so happy for you, Bellsy.”

“Thanks. How’s the bean?”

Rosalie placed a hand on her small bump. “Well, he’s no longer making me sick, so that’s a plus.” They smiled at each other before Rose got up. “Come on, so much to do, so little time. Get in the shower. I’ll get you some breakfast.”

Bella hopped up and sprinted to the shower, ready to get to her wedding and pledge her heart to Edward forever.

Edward stepped out of the shower and was wrapping a towel around his waist just as Emmett walked in his room with a cup of coffee.

“Hey, thanks, Bro. I need this.”

Emmett just nodded. “Rose called. Bella is up and at ’em and can’t wait to get here.”

Edward smiled. He couldn’t wait either. “It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it?”

Emmett shrugged. “You guys were always meant to be together. When the time was right, you knew it. Just like me and Rose.”

Edward nodded. “I can’t wait to make her my wife, Em. I love her.”

“I know you do, Ed.” Emmett clapped his brother on the shoulder before moving to go out the door. “It only gets better.”

**FHL**

Just as the sun hit the horizon in its descent from the sky, the harpist began to play. Edward turned to look at the walkway and saw a vision in white, holding tightly to her father’s arm.

Bella smiled when she captured his eyes. He looked gorgeous in his gray slacks and white button down. They had opted for simple attire. Emmett and Jasper were dressed similarly, and Rose wore a simple, off the shoulder, dark pink chiffon dress, while Alice wore the same style in a lighter color. They perfectly matched the pink roses in Bella’s bouquet.

Bella walked toward her future on her father’s arm. She smiled at all of those seated as she walked past them. Esme already had tears on her cheeks and Charlie was barely keeping his at bay.

When they finally reached the end of the aisle, Charlie gently placed his daughter’s hand into the one of the man who was taking her from him.

“Take care of my girl, Edward.” His voice broke.

“I will, Chief.”

Charlie kissed his daughter and then turned to take his seat and watch as Bella gave her heart and soul away.

“Dearly Beloved…” Pastor Weber started.

Bella hardly heard a word. She was staring deeply into the eyes of her love. She knew she spoke the words she had rehearsed, and Edward spoke as well, but all she saw was the love shining at her through his emerald orbs.

“By the power vested in me by the State of Washington, I pronounce you husband and wife. Edward, you may kiss your bride.”

Edward smiled and gently grasped Bella’s face in his hands. “I love you, Mrs. Cullen.”

“I love you, Dr. Cullen.”

They smiled as their lips met. The future was bright for them and they knew they would survive whatever life threw their way. They could face anything together with a little faith, hope, and love.