Goodbyes

Edward drove us to the ballroom.
The whole way, he kept his eyes on my face. He couldn’t let my hand go. His cold skin became warm in my hand.
Alice kept quarreling to Edward. About the party and sisters and everything she could come up with.
And then there was me. Silent.
I was thinking the whole way about my past…and my future. Both impossible grown.
The car stopped. I sighed, this is the worst part.

“Come on Bella, you can do it.” Alice encouraged.
I groaned softly, but she heard it.
No I can’t. I can’t dance, I can’t say goodbye, I can’t be very optimistic at this moment.

“Bella, sweetheart, I won’t ever lose your hand tonight.” He kissed me on my forehead.

“Kay.” I tried to smile.

We walked inside. I saw the whole town in that room.
They all applauded when we came in. Renée was in tears already.
Rosalie took the microphone.

“Welcome bride and groom.” She said, I was already embarrassed.

“Sorry Bella, I had to do this. Alice said.” Alice made a face and the whole hall was laughing.
We walked toward her.

“Welcome brother.” She said to Edward, he smiled. He knew already what she would say though.
Then her face turned to me. I looked away, afraid of her mean gaze.

“Welcome sister.” She whispered. I looked up. That was Rosalie? I looked at Alice, she doesn’t knew anything of that.

“I know I was very rude to you in the beginning, you know why…” I nodded. “But, I hope you can forgive me, I love you like my sister and I want you to be happy. I can see now you made the right choice.” I smiled to her.
There was a short pause.

“The first dance!” Alice cried trough the room.
Everybody made place.
Edward laid his hand on my waist and leaded me toward the dance floor.
I looked up to see his face. He smiled. Pressed his lips gently on mine for a fraction of a second.

“Can’t dance, remember.” I whispered.

“Yes, you can, you’ll see.”
Then the music started.

There were a few emotions I felt in that second.
First, there was frustration because I don’t knew how to start dancing –luckily, Edward was a good leader.
Second, there was love. A lot of that, the whole room was filled with our love.