Caught in the Flames Picture Tease ~ Wedding Decor

Bella's Dress

Bella's Engagement Ring

Wedding Candy Bar

Marie

Caught in the Flames ~ Gift from Charlie

I'd forgotten about Charlie's present to his daughter from this chapter when I posted the pictures and the update earlier this evening. So, below is the present from Charlie to Bella to wear on her wedding day.

Caught in the Flames Teaser

“I think we’re good to go,” Edward said, rubbing his hands together. “Emmett, Jasper and my parents are meeting us here before we head up to Traverse City. They texted and are on their way.” He walked to me, wrapping me in his arms. His hands slid up to my back and I squeaked at how cold they were. “Is it too late to elope?”

“I think so,” I giggled, kissing his chin. “Your hands are chilling me to the bone, baby.”

“Cold hands, warm heart,” he growled, dipping me deeply and pressing his soft lips to mine. I moaned as I clutched his arms, trying to stay upright. He slid his tongue between my lips, tangling with mine. Righting us, he removed his hands from my back and cupped his hand around my face. He stopped our kiss, panting heavily and smiled crookedly. “I love you, Mrs. Cullen.”

“I love you more, Dr. Cullen,” I giggled, kissing his nose. “We have to go, though.”

“Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrupthhht!” Marie squealed, tossing a stuffed animal toward us.

“Our baby agrees,” I laughed, dancing out of his arms and slipping my purse over my head. I looped my arm through the carrier, walking toward the back entrance. “Set the alarm before we go, baby.”

Chateau Chantal

Traverse City, Michigan

Caught in the Flames Teaser

The next morning, I woke up with a note next to my pillow. Alice and Esme kidnapped me along with Marie. Something about a birthday makeover. We’ll be out all day. We’re supposed to meet at Clear Waters at eight. Your parents and my dad are watching Marie. Love you, B.

I wrinkled my nose. I wanted to spoil my fiancée, damn it! I wanted to treat her to breakfast in bed. Meddling little elf. I got up and decided to do some laundry, review some research for my major project. I was working on Community Health and I was reading a few abstracts, trying to narrow my study. As I was going to make some lunch, Emmett and Garrett came into the brownstone. “Do you guys ever believe in knocking? I could have been naked,” I quipped.

“You weren’t,” Garrett smirked. “We’re here to kidnap you.”

“What? No. I have shit I need to get done and don’t forget it’s Bella’s birthday this weekend,” I growled.

“We know. But, tonight, it’s your bachelor party!” Emmett boomed, pumping his fist. “Well, it’s a combo. You and Bella are VIPs at Clear Water’s tonight for your bachelor/bachelorette party. Alice and your mom are taking care of Bella while we’re handling you. Do you want to know what’s on 

tap?”

No. I don’t want a bachelor party. “Sure,” I shrugged.

“Try to contain your enthusiasm, Edward,” Garrett teased. 

The New Clear Waters

Caught in the Flames Picture Teaser

Caught in the Flames Pic Teaser

We stopped at a nearby liquor store, picking up a bottle of champagne before we arrived at Jasper’s townhouse just outside of Chicago in nearby Evanston. When we got there, I noticed my parent’s car along with Emmett’s, Garrett’s and Seth’s. I was glad to see my coworkers and friends from the firehouse. I had missed them and was anxious to hear what was going on at the house.

“I thought that Jasper was going to propose on New Year’s Eve,” Bella said as we walked up the steps to the front door.

“With everything that happened, Jasper didn’t feel like it was appropriate,” I replied. I remembered speaking to him, asking him about his plans for proposing to my sister. He was concerned about me and about Bella. He didn’t want the fire to my condo to overshadow their happiness. He changed his plans and he had proposed on Valentine’s Day.

“I’m happy for them. I’m glad that Jasper proposed,” Bella smiled, ringing the doorbell. “Do you think that Alice is going to be a bridezilla?”

“More than likely,” I said, kissing my own fiancée’s cheek. “Alice was one of those girls who planned her wedding from the moment she came out of the womb.”