7. Goodbyes

      Finally, Edward and I began to prepare to take our leave. It was closing in on the moment I was dreading, saying goodbye Charlie. If I hadn’t come to realize how alone my father had been in the 18 years since Réne had left with me, I wouldn’t feel such grief at leaving him now, but I knew it was inevitable. Edward had not given me many details about our honeymoon; only that we would end up in to Alaska, and would be visiting the Denali clan. Our travel arrangements were a mystery too, but I was not putting it past him to drive all the way to Alaska. The incredibly high speeds at which he and the rest of the family drove could get us there in a night I imagined. Whatever the plans were, I knew that we were leaving soon.

When our impending departure was announced, people began to stroll outside where we would certainly be bombarded with rice. I was sure Alice had not forgotten that little tradition. Edward and I adjourned to the house to change into our travel clothes. In her and Jasper’s room Alice had laid out a simple suede outfit, which included pants, a halter-top and Knee length blazer. A matching purse and low wedge boots completed the outfit. Where does she think I will ever where this again, I wondered. When I was dressed, I looked in the full-length mirror and realized that Alice really did know how to shop for me. The outfit fit my body like a glove, and flattered it in ways I never thought possible. The color was perfect for my pale skin, and the texture was wonderful. It actually made me a bit angry, since I was never comfortable with my own acquisitions when I went shopping. I shook my head as I saw a century of being Alice’s personal dress up doll. At least she would be good at it I thought.

     I went to Edward’s and my room, the thought made me blush, and knocked on the door, before going in. Edward was just beginning to button up his shirt. His well-appointed chest, nearly took my breath away as it always did. I felt a bit lightheaded, and sat on the edge of the bed.