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THE GIRLS AND I WERE IN ALICE'S ROOM, STARTING THE DAY EARLY TO MAKE AURE EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT FOR BELLA AND EDWARD'S WEDDING.Sunlight streamed through the windows as we bustled about, excitement humming in the air.
We sat Bella in front of the mirror while Alice began her makeup.
"What did Delilah say about beauty sleep?" Alice scolded gently, patting concealer under Bella's tired eyes.
I had just pulled Bella's wedding dress out of the closet and was smoothing the wrinkles from the delicate satin fabric. The dress was breathtaking, and it made me think of my own wedding with Jasper.
"Sorry... bad dream," Bella admitted softly.
"Wedding jitters," she added with a small sigh.
"That's completely normal, babe," I told her. "Being nervous just means you care."
Rosalie's shoes clicked through the hall, and she entered, stopping at the doorway. I gave her a bright smile.
Her lips curved into a soft smile as she met my gaze.
"Do you need some help? I can do her hair," Rosalie offered, gesturing toward Bella's thick hair.
"Really?" Bella asked, surprised.
"Please, I'm not offended by your choice of groom," Rosalie teased.
"Just my lack of respect for mortality," Bella replied with a small grin.
"Essentially," Rosalie agreed, beginning to twist Bella's hair into a messy bun.
"Weddings! They bring everyone together," Alice chirped, pulling us into a warm group hug.
Suddenly, Renee and Charlie walked up the stairs.
"Are those graduation caps?" Charlie asked.
"How creative," Renee said, smiling.
"Bella?" Renee called softly.
"In here, Mom," Bella replied.
"Oh gosh... you're so beautiful," Renee whispered, tears glistening in her eyes. "Oh, honey."
"Crap, my mascara," she muttered. I handed her a handkerchief, and she dabbed under her eyes with gratitude.
"Charlie, get in here!" Renee called.
"You sure? I don't wanna," he replied, though his smirk betrayed him. Bella's eyes widened at how good he looked in his suit.
Charlie laughed. "I know, I look hot."
"We thought you needed something blue," Renee said, and Charlie opened a velvet box to reveal a sapphire hair comb.
"And something old, besides your mother," Charlie teased, earning a playful scoff from Renee.
