Carlisle's Diary

Tying Up Loose Ends

Dear Diary: August 18, 2013

So Leah's engaged! How do you like them apples? When she and Keith got back from their date and showed us the ring and the massive cake with the letters, we were all stunned. Leah did however say that she wasn't ready to plan a wedding much to Alice's dismay. She now knew she was going to be with Keith forever and she had a ring to prove it. She wanted to do it next year at some point and since we are all on some serious speed, it doesn't take us that long to put a wedding together; she said she'd let Alice know about 2 months or so ahead of time. After all, she wanted something simple.

When we finally all got home, Leah called her mom to tell her the news and both women cried on the phone. After that, Leah's cellphone was ringing off the hook from people from the reservation calling to congratulate her. Even Emily called. Leah was a bit pensive when she took that call but bit the bullet and had a pleasant conversation with her cousin. After she hung up, she exhaled a deep breath. Then she called Bella on the phone as Bella was in her cottage and asked if Bella would go for a walk with her. I think she needed to talk through some stuff. Bella didn't hesitate and met her outside.

When they came back from the hike, Bella looked a little shocked. Leah was smiling peacefully. Here's what transpired; when they got to their favorite log where they usually sat on.....Leah pretty much blurted it out:

"Hey Bella?"

"Yeah?"

"I just spoke with Emily who congratulated me on my engagement. She's getting married too. And she asked me to be her maid of honor; I said ok. But here's the thing......I don't want her to be my maid of honor when the time comes for Keith and I to get married. Does that make me a bad person?"

"No not at all! I'm sure Emily would understand under the circumstances. I mean though you were close, you aren't anymore. And most importantly it is your wedding so the key thing is to make you happy."

"Yeah." Leah said thoughtfully.

"Why, who were you thinking of making the maid of honor?" Bella asked curiously. Leah blushed.

"Well actually, I was kinda hoping you'd be my maid of honor, Bella. I mean we've gotten so close and you've been with me through so much recently, I really feel like I've gained a sister even though she's a vampire." Leah giggled at that last part while Bella gawked at her.

"Holy crow! Really?? Oh my God! Are you sure?" Bella was at a loss for words.

"Yeah I mean if you want to that is." Leah suddenly looked unsure. Bella quickly hugged her.

"Of course I want to! It would be an absolute honor!"

"Oh that's so great! By the way can you help me pick out a wedding dress too.....I don't want to look like a Vera Wang model....you know it's not me!" Leah said laughing and cringing at the thought of Alice dressing her.

"Sure, I'll help you with anything and everything you need. I'll make sure Alice keeps herself in check!"

After that conversation, they headed back to house. The weather was balmy and sunny as it was August, so our family stayed close to home. The Watchers were doing their own thing, until we saw Michelle fly in and touchdown excitedly in front of us. Before we could ask, she said:

"Guess what everyone? Kim is moving up here from Oklahoma! Now we can be together all the time!" You could tell she was all but bouncing around.

We all smiled at that thought and congratulated her. We had gotten to know Kim while on Rogue's Isle and she was a sweet young woman who loved Michelle passionately. It was only a matter of time before there would be another wedding. Even Nessie was happy with the prospect that now she and Michelle could double date. Edward rolled his eyes at that one. He had to face the facts sooner or later; his little girl was growing up. In fact the next entry will be all about her birthday party. As I'm not good at writing about parties....perhaps one of the other family members will describe what happens. But rest assured there will be a ton of pictures.