Chapter Thirty Seven - Wedding
"How is it you're younger than me but getting married first?" Rebekah asked
"Because your brother kept repeatedly daggering you."
"Oh yes."
"Need some help?" I heard Elena.
"Sure."
"Don't forget us. Hayley, Davina, Caroline also entered. We all chatted as I was getting ready. We talked the wedding and the future. I was in the middle of laughing when...
"Wow it's crowded in here." I heard my Mom. She gasped,
"Oh sweetheart, you look beautiful."
"Thanks." I knew that I had my hair in curls and that some feel into face
"Charlie, get in here."
"We've just been to see your sister. She looks amazing."
"Wow." My dad muttered
"How does my dad look in a suit?" I asked
"Hot." He replied and I laughed. "We got something for you."
"Something old and blue. Besides your mother."
"Seriously that one again."
"It's Grandma Swan's Sapphire necklace." I touched it and felt the connection
"I love it, thank you." It was fixed around my neck.
"You can give it to your daughter, her daughter. Crap, I'm crying again."
"Well, don't do the daughter speech." Dad told her.
"It's time, for the dress." Elena cheered. Rebekah had given me one of the many dresses she collected over the years. It was a beautiful lace gown with a diamond Bret at the waist.
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"Here, comes the second bride." Alice chirped as I was escorted in.
"Wow, Jackie, you look amazing."
"Thank you, I know you look beautiful too."
"We'll see you out there." All of them left so it was just us
"Are you nervous?" Bella asked me
"Yes, I have butterflies zooming in and out of my stomach." I held my tummy which was all over the place "You."
"Yeah, I never thought I'd be the one getting married. I thought it would just be you."
"Don't say that. I knew we we're gonna get hitched. And we'd do it together.."
"You two ready?" Dad asked standing in between us.
"Yeah." We replied softly. I took his arm and he escorted us both out. I tried to keep my breath even. I have fought vampires, Cold ones and Orginals alike and I was fine. But this scares me. I heard everyone stand and I could feel all eyes on us which made me nervous. I wish I could see what Edward looked like. But I knew he looked handsome.
We reached the alter and Dad gave us both a kiss before handing us to our future husbands. I took Edwards hand with a big smile on my face.
"Ladies and Gentlemen we are gathered here today to witness the union of Edward Cullen and Jacqueline Swan. And of Jasper Hale and Bella Swan. Please repeat after me. I, Edward Cullen."
"I Edward Cullen"
"Take you Jacqueline Swan"
"Take You Jacqueline Swan."
"To have and to hold."
"To have and to hold...."
"For better or for worse." I repeat
"For richer or poorer"
"In sickness and in health."
"To love..."
"...And cherish, for as long as we both shall live." Jasper and Bella repeated he same as we did.
"I do."
"I do" I breathed
"I love you" He told me
"I love you." We kissed and it was like nothing else in the world really mattered. When I came back to earth, everyone was applauding. I turn to face them with my head on Edward's shoulder.
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At the reception, music played softly. Rebekah had promised me that the music would pick up later.
"Hey man." I heard Seth. I had to admit that Seth was the only one of the wolf pack I like, he was playful and funny. I think he could be like a little brother that I never had. He greeted Jasper and Edward.
"I'm happy for you man."
"Thank you."
"Hey, Seth." I hugged him
"Jackie."
"I hope you'll be very happy."
"Thank you, Billy." We replied.
"Have you heard from him?" Bella asked referring to Jacob. We had been told that after he received and invite he ran off. Drama Queen Much.
"I'm sure he wishes you both the best." I highly doubt that, but I remained quiet.
"Well, I plan on getting drunk." Dad commented and we laughed "They're serving up some pretty fancy champagne. Sue can I get you a glass?" I smirked knowingly
"Sparkling fire water." Billy ruined the moment and they left.
"You look absolutely ravishing, sweetheart. You both do"
"Nik, about time." We hugged and he twirled me around.
"Edward, Bella, Jasper this is Niklaus Mikaelson. Original Hybrid." I introduce.
"Look after her mate, or I will personally see to tearing you limb from limp and feeding it to the rest of your species." he threatened
"Niklaus, please refrain from being your usual self." Elijah berated
"Just a friendly warning brother, he has more to fear from his new bride."
"Seriously."
"I think what my little brother is trying to say is, Congratulations, both of you."
"Thank you Elijah." They mingled elsewhere
"Bella, Jacqueline." a woman with a thick Spanish accent kissed my cheeks.
"Congratulations Edward and Jasper. Bella, Jacqueline."
"Eleazer and Carmen, right?" Bella confirmed
"Hola"
"Yes and these are our cousins from Alaska. Tanya, Kate."
"We've heard so much about you. I'm Kate by the way." I smiled
"Is very nice to meet you."
"Welcome to the family." Eleazar said
"Thank you." we smiled
"Irina, come meet Jacqueline and Bella." Tanya called there was clicking of heels.
"I can't do it." she responded
"You promised."
"They invited one." I was slightly confused
"Irina, he's our friend." Edward told her
"They killed Laurent." she retorted
"They tried to kill Bella." Jasper replied. Ah, I had been told what happened to him while I was away.
"I don't believe that, he wanted to be like us. To live in peace with humans. With me."
"We're sorry." Jasper apologised
"Irina." Irina left
"Let's not monopolize the brides. Congratulations." The parted and it was the four of us again
"Well what's a wedding without some family drama." Edward broke the tension