the unknown

Mrs. and Mr. Embry Call

Oh, god i'm so stressed. I can't help but pace back and forth in my old bedroom. Sammy is sitting on the bed in the prettiest white flower girl dress with hair in pigtails.

"Mummy?" Her soft voice draws me away from my panic.

"Yes darling?" I respond, looking over at her.

"Are you nervous?" She asks, playing with the flowers on her dress.

"No, baby. I'm okay," I tell her.

I can hear my dad coming up the stairs along with Nessie skipping beside him.

Oh no. It's time. In only a few minutes, I'll be face to face to Embry.

"It's time to walk down the aisle with Nessie," I tell Sammy, holding my arms out for her. She stands up on the bed and falls into my arms. I easily catch her and go to open the door.

I open the door and face my father. He looks so handsome in a tux. It's a rare occasion and I love soaking up the time he does.

"Look at my girls, absolutely stunning," My dad says with a half smile.

"Thank you, grandpa!" Sammy says with a grin.

I sit Sammy down next to Nessie and hug my dad. I know Alice told me not to mess up my hair and makeup but I couldn't help hugging my dad.

"Thank you, daddy. I never thought i'd see you in a tux so soon," I whisper.

"I never thought my girls would be getting married just months apart. I also never imagined I'd have two beautiful granddaughters," He states, shaking his head.

"I'm sorry we weren't able to give you any boys," I say with a small laugh. He's completely surrounded by girls.

"I wouldn't change it for anything, Mags."

I embrace my dad for another moment until I pull away to look at my cute little flower girls, "okay Nessie, can you take Sammy down for me and help her with the flowers?"

"Of course, aunt Maggie!" She agrees, taking Sammy's hand.

"I'll see you on the other side, Sammy," I tell my little girl.

Sammy blows me a kiss before she walks down the steps with Nessie.

"Okay, daddy, don't let me fall," I tell my dad, turning my attention back to him.

"Never."

I know I won't actually fall but it feels comforting to have this human moment with my dad. We drifted apart after I turned for obvious reasons. Sammy and Nessie have definitely helped bring Bella and I back to our dad. We usually go over there whenever the girls want to visit which helps us see him more.

I hold onto my dad's arm as we walk down the stairs together.

"I still don't understand the graduation caps," He states as we walk by them.

I giggle at my father. If only he knew the story behind them.

"There's my girl!" Emmett's voice booms once I reach the bottom of the stairs.

I wink at him. I know my dad doesn't understand why I'm having Emmett walk down with us but he's learned not to ask questions.

Emmett takes my other arm just as the music starts.

"It's not too late to run out," Emmett teases.

"It's definitely not too late," My dad agrees.

"You guys are not helping my nerves," I whisper yell at them.

I start to get even more nervous once we round the corner. I immediately start searching for Embry and once I do, my nerves completely go away. He's all I can see in the moment as Emmett and my dad walk me down the aisle to my future. Embry has been everything I wanted since we were kids and I can't believe this is actually happening. We are about to connect ourselves to each other. Two souls into one. A shifter and a vampire, in love and soon to be married. Our love is proof that anything is possible.

I soon reach Embry and our hands connect as Emmett and my dad give me away.

Sammy goes straight between us, leaning against my legs and staring up at Embry. We both lean down to give Sammy a kiss at the same time which makes my frozen heart flutter. Well, if it could.

Embry looks so good in his tux. It fits him so well and the shade of black he chose out looks incredible.

We stand back up and reconnect our hands. I can barely focus on what is being said until it is time for the vows. I can do this, yeah?

"Embry Call, we have known each other since we were kids running around on the beach. You had been there for me for every obstacle that has been thrown at me. You were there when I completely changed my lifestyle and you accepted Sammy as you're own. I know we are still so young, but I wouldn't want to be on this journey with anyone else. I cannot wait to spend forever with my best friend, my lover, and my soulmate. I look forward to spending the rest of my life pretending that the movie Halloween scares me so you can comfort me."

"Magnolia Swan, you are the most beautiful woman that I have ever laid my eyes on. Your soul has been through so much and I only hope to be the man who protects and loves you for the rest of eternity. Not only do I get you, but I get the most sweetest daughter. I wouldn't have changed any part of our journey because it led to the opportunity of forever. Even if fate didn't step in and connect our souls, I would choose you every day. You are everything to me."

I wipe away the tears that are falling from Embry's eyes. I hate that I can't cry because I would be balling right now.

"I, Embry Call, take you, Magnolia Swan."

"I, Magnolia Swan, take you, Embry Call."

"to have and to hold"

"for better"

"for worse"

"for richer"

"for poorer"

"in sickness and in health"

"to love and to cherish"

"until parted by death"

"I do."

"I do."

Once the words have finished, Embry pulls me into a kiss. He holds onto my waist as I wrap my arms around his neck. The kiss is filled with love and passion. Everything that a first kiss as husband and wife should be. I feel so thankful to be here in this moment.

"I now pronounce you Mrs. and Mr. Embry Call."

Cheers erupt from the crowd as Embry and I pull apart. Embry immediately picks up Sammy and takes my hand. I laugh as he throws our hands up to cheer. Sammy laughs with me and claps her little hands.

"I love you," Embry whispers in my ear.

"I love you more," I whisper back to him.