A Day At The Shops
BPOV
"Aaawww Alice!! Please! I promised Edward I would...ehm...Edward help me here!" I protested as Alice advanced towards me, arms outstretched, ready to pick me up.
As I retreated, two cold hands gently stopped me in my tracks.
"Come on Bella, it will be fun! We can ride in my car if you like?" Rosalie coaxed, her persuasive voice winning me over.
I sighed and took Edward's cool, marble hand, heading towards the car, avoiding Alice's beaming face.
"OOOHHHH Rose that's gorgeous! She's definitely trying that on! Haha this is great fun isn't it Bella?!" Alice exclaimed, jumping with excitement.
"Speak for yourself" I murmured, feeling uncomfortable surrounded by all the frills and pink garments that I would never dream of wearing!
"Right, to the changing rooms" Rosalie sang as she pushed me towards the back of the shop, laden with outfits, Alice following with even more clothes.
I was shoved into a dressing room and was undressed by the two overly-eager vampires that came in with me.
"Rose, you get the first top and I'll get her skirt." Alice instructed while I shivered as the two pairs of ice cold hands moved materials around me until everything sat "just right".
"Hhhmmm, perfect! Next!" chimed a small voice.
Off came the first outfit before I had even seen it on me, and on came a dress.
The next 45 minutes proceeded in exactly the same fashion, outfit on, decision made and next one on before I could glance in the mirror to evaluate myself.
When I was finally back wearing my comfy clothes, I was pushed out of the dressing room and up to the till.
$2000 and 14 bags later, we were sitting in Starbucks while I drank a strong coffee and rested my feet.
"Hurry up Bella! We haven't finished yet! Remember tonight is late night! We are staying 'til everything closes!!" Alice reminded me. I groaned and let my head fall to the table.
"Right then, you finished?" Rosalie asked me, oblivious to the fact that I was so tired I was falling asleep on my feet. Edward helped me to my feet and walked at my pace while the other two raced ahead to next shops.
As we caught them up, I realised that they were standing outside a lingerie shop.
"No way! no Alice ,no no, no no, no!" I stopped dead in my tracks.
"Come on Bells! No Edward! This is no shop for you! Stay!" Alice commanded so severely that Edward wouldn't dare disobey. taking all the bags from us, he set them down around his feet and stood leaning against the wall looking like a god.
"Right then Bella. let's get started!"
I grudgingly followed the other two into the shop, and with one last look at Edward, I walked in.
it was worse than I could have ever imagined! pink, lace and netting everywhere! I did see some nice simple, plain pieces, but I was steered in the opposite direction by Rosalie who guided me to the purple and blue collections.
Alice already had ten garments for me all different colours and all showing more than enough skin. in another 10 minutes and $350 out of pocket, Rosalie and Alice announced that it was time to leave and find Edward. sighing with relief, I nearly ran out the shop, almost knocking over a sales lady in my way. Edward was where he said he would be, standing right outside the shop where we had left him in what felt like years ago. he hugged me and kissed my forehead before taking my hand and walking towards the exit.
"Thank goodness" I murmured quietly, but I knew Alice had heard me when she gave me an exasperated look and headed out to find the car.
"By the way Alice," Edward asked," what exactly was all this for anyway?"
"Get in the car Edward" Alice replied frostily.
he winked at me and obeyed Alice's command while Rosalie smirked, looking to see my reaction, which made her laugh out loud.
"Get in Bella" Alice called.
I clambered into the backseat and leant against Edward wearily, and drifted off to sleep.
