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Chapter 8: Lucky Charms

“Good Morning my Sleeping Beauty.” Edward said and I entered the backdoor. He grabbed me by the waist pulling me closer to him and kissed me lightly on my forehead. I smiled and looked up at him “Good morning.”
“Ah hem.” I didn’t even notice Alice sitting at the mahogany dining room table.
“Good morning to you too, Alice.” I said, pulling out a chair to sit across from her.
“Hello. So, we have a lot to do today.” She smiled.
What could we possibly have to do? Didn’t we accomplish every thing on the “To Do” list yesterday? She saw the exasperated expression on my face and said, “Don’t worry, it’s no more wedding planning.” I let out a low sigh of relief, but she had not finished. “Bella” –her voice was stern- “you’re going to cooperate, no being difficult.” What was she talking about?
“Why? What’s going on?” I asked warily, half to Edward and half to Alice. It was silent for a moment and I kept shifting my head between the two. I was beginning to grow very annoyed with all these secret conversations that I was always left out of.

“We’re throwing you a bridal shower!” Alice declared, throwing her hands in the air.
Her butterscotch eyes were wide with vivid excitement.
My mouth hung open. I forgot about the ceremonial showers that took place before a wedding, but obviously Alice hadn’t.
“Oh.” I mumbled.
“Are you ok with that?” Edward muttered from the chair beside me.
“Do I have a choice?” I asked half teasing.
“Nope!” Alice chimed in. “It’s this afternoon. Renee will be here by 4:00 so that should give me enough time to get everything set up.”
“Renee is coming this afternoon?” I asked surprised, though I don’t know why I would be considering the wedding is tomorrow.
“Yup.” Alice said as she left the room. “One more thing,” –she called from the top of the stairs- “I bought you a new dress for the party. I’ve laid it out on the bed for you.”

“It will be fun.” Edward reassured me.
I simply nodded my head.
“Hmmm.” I muttered after a moment.
“Yes?”
“Well, since I’m having a bridal shower, shouldn’t you be having a bachelor party?” I asked my voice full of curiosity. He let out a soft chuckle.
“Yes.” He smiled. “Jasper has planned something but he’s kept his mind so busy that I can’t see what it is. He even began reciting the Declaration of Independence over and over again. I think I have it memorized now.”
“Hmm” I mumbled again. He ignored that.

“I really like the idea of us writing our own vows. I was going to ask if you wanted to do that, but thought you would say no.” He said, changing the subject.
“Oh, well. Yea.” I said absentmindedly. I was still wondering what a vampire could possibly do for a bachelor party.
“Bella” His voice rang snapping me out of my thoughts.
“I’m sorry. I just thought it would be nice.” I answered.
“I have written mine already. Would you like to hear it?” He smiled brightly revealing his perfect teeth.
“No!” I said more strongly than I intended to. A trace of pain touched his perfect features.
I turned my whole body to face him and took his cool hands in mine. “Edward, I don’t mean that I don’t want to hear it at all. I want to hear it more than anything, but I also want to wait until tomorrow when we can both read them to each other.” I explained. His beautiful smile returned and all traces of sadness had vanished as he began to understand.
I didn’t mention that I had no idea what I was going to write. I hadn’t given it much thought. I had an idea but did not have a plan of execution. However, I would worry about that later.

“Did you have pleasant dreams?” He asked brushing the hair away from my eyes. I shuddered at this gesture as it reminded me of Demetri. Why would he ask that? Did I scream out in the middle of the night?
“Um. Yes.” I lied.
I could tell by his expression he didn’t believe me.
“Are you sure?” He frowned and a crease formed in his marble forehead.
“No.” I sighed.
“Would you like to talk about it?” He coaxed while running his fingers gently through my hair.
“Maybe later.” I said softly.
“Alright.” He said patiently, but I could see the subtle eagerness linger in his eyes.

Just then, my stomach let out an embarrassingly loud grumble.
“You’re hungry.” He said. And it wasn’t a question.
“How did you know?” I mocked playfully.
“Come on, let’s get some food in you. I don’t quite know what we have. Rosalie went to the grocery store last night and picked some things up.” I felt a pinch of guilt at that last part, but my stomach roared angrily again at the thought of not being fed. Edward stood up and took my hand in his. He led me into the kitchen where Rosalie and Emmett sat casually on the bar stools at the smooth granite counter.

“Hey Bella!” Emmett’s voice boomed cheerfully.
“Hey Emmett, Rosalie.”
“Hello Bella.” She smiled her breathtaking smile that seemed to radiate throughout the room.
“Lucky Charms?” Edward asked.
“What?” I asked confused. Was he asking if I wanted to be his lucky charm?
He let out hushed sigh. “To eat Bella. Would you like some Lucky Charms to eat?” He clarified rolling his eyes.
“Oh,” I laughed. “Sure.” Edward was already pouring them into a glass bowl before I had finished.
“I’m sorry if you don’t like them. I didn’t know what type of food you preferred. I could go out and get something else for you.” Rosalie said anxiously.
“Calm down Rose.” Said Emmett condescendingly. She ignored him.
I looked at her. “No. Lucky Charms are perfect. Do you have milk?”
“Yes.” She pointed towards the cabinet.
“Um. You know you’re supposed to keep it cold.” I said cautiously, I didn’t want to offend her. I knew they didn’t have much experience in the “being human” department.
“That is the refrigerator.” Edward smiled as he shook his head and reached for the doors.
The paneling on the refrigerator was the same chestnut wood that made up the cabinets. It was practically impossible to decipher the difference between the two. He poured the creamy milk into the bowl with the cereal and set it down at the table.
“Thanks.” I said taking my designated seat.
He pulled out the chair next to mine and sat down gracefully.
“I’m going to go help Alice” Said Rosalie excusing herself.
“And I’m going to go see what Jasper is up to.” Emmett winked at me.
They both left; Rosalie sauntered up the stairs and Emmett wandered out the back door.

Besides my loud chewing, the house was annoyingly quiet after their departure. Edward had his face shielded behind the newspaper and he leaned casually back in his chair; I couldn’t help but to smile. He reminded me of Charlie when he would read the newspaper on Saturday mornings. The only difference here is that Charlie would be grumbling and eating while Edward never let a peep escape his lips, nor did he shove food down his throat.
The thought of Charlie made my stomach churn. I resented Rosalie and Emmett for leaving; there was no small talk to distract me from my looming thoughts.

I still hadn’t come up with my cover story or even the vows that I would soon have to recite. Then, my thoughts took a darker turn; and I began to remember the horrifying nightmare. I could still see his pain filled eyes as he tried to overpower Jane’s tortuous gaze. Then seeing Jacob’s body lying cold and lifeless on the dirt ground. “No,” I told myself. “I cannot dwell on this.” I didn’t have time to think about problems that weren’t real. At the moment, I knew he was alive and I forced my mind to focus on more relevant issues that faced me. My cover story, the vows, the Volturi and even the honeymoon; when Edward would finally have to fulfill his side of the bargain. The last thought soothed my nerves and I finished my Lucky Charms happy and content, daydreaming about what was soon to come.