Fire of Your Soul

Epilogue

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Epilogue

Ten Years Later

"Bella, are you ready?" Edward called up to his wife. "We need to get to the symphony center."

"I'm coming," Bella replied, darting down the stairs. She was dressed in a beautiful, deep plum dress that accentuated her curvy figure. Curves that had become more pronounced after pregnancy and that made her so beautiful, perfect. "I couldn't find my other shoe. I'm sorry!"

"It's all good, love," Edward said, holding out his hand to Bella. "I wouldn't be so anxious to leave, but I overheard that there's an accident on the highway. We have to take the long way to the Benaroya Symphony Center. The kids are already in the car."

"I could have met you there. My meeting at the hospital took too long and I had something appropriate to wear to the concert in my office," she explained, getting into the Range Rover they'd purchased when they discovered Bella was pregnant about a year after they got married. Their nine-year-old fraternal twins were strapped into their booster seats, looking like miniature adults in their concert attire. Sophia wore a floor-length black dress with a simple bow at the back of her gown. Benjamin, or Benny, had on a tuxedo.

After Edward proposed, they decided that they didn't want a huge to-do for a wedding. Despite the fact that Edward and Bella were recognized in Seattle society as being the children of the mayor and prominent member of the Seattle Fire Department, neither of them were extremely public people. So, a small and intimate wedding was planned. Their vows were exchanged at the church both of their parents attended, with the reception being held in Carlisle and Esme's backyard, late in the spring. The wedding may have been small, but it was exquisitely perfect and a lot of fun. It was even more poignant as it was the year anniversary of Bella saying that she loved Edward.

Rose and Alice were Bella's co-maids of honor. Edward had his brothers as his best men. The day was perfect, if not bittersweet. Bella never imagined getting married in the first place. But, getting married without her identical twin sister in attendance? It pulled at her heart. While her hair was pinned, curled and twisted up, Bella had an emotional breakdown. Renee knew why her daughter was crying and she held her daughter as she sobbed because of the absence of her sister. No words of comfort were shared. This raw pain was something that couldn't be willed away with empty platitudes. So, Renee gave her daughter love and support until she eventually calmed down.

After Bella's emotional breakdown, she was soothed and knew that Angela wouldn't want her to focus on what was missing, but on the happiness of the day. So, she didn't. The day was perfect. Their vows were simple, but filled with love. Their all-encompassing love was a palpable entity at their wedding. Edward and Bella shared one soul and it was evident as they exchanged their vows.

Photos were taken and the party at the Cullen mansion was elegant, with music filling the tents and laughter floating through the air. The following day, they had a breakfast buffet with a few people who were from out of town and that night, Edward and Bella flew off to their honeymoon in Fiji. For ten days, they enjoyed the tropical sun, sandy beaches and the distinct lack of clothes.

"Where'd you go, Bella?" Edward asked as he navigated the roads to Benaroya Center.

"Lustyville," she snorted quietly. "Just remembering our honeymoon."