PLANS
It all begun with Alice.
Then again, don't all disastrous plans start with Alice?
Anyway, this one was her worst one.
I had spent the last three days trying to talk her out of it or trying to get Edward to save me from this but it didn't work. Plus, I had run out of time.
It was now nine o'clock on a Friday evening and we were standing by Alice's Porsche, outside the Cullen's house. Edward had one hand around my waist while Emmett and Jasper helped the girls with the rest of the bags.
We were only going for two nights, yet the little pixie had packed six bags for the three of us. Yep – Rosalie was coming too. After the engagement, she had warmed up to me. Well, she didn't sneer or pull faces anymore so I took that as a promising sign.
Unfortunately, Esme would not be joining us as she and Carlisle had decided to make themselves scarce while we celebrated pre-marital traditions. Edward informed me that they would be making a romantic getaway to an island Carlisle bought for Esme.
It was at that moment that I realised the figure I had materialised, wasn't even close to how much the Cullens had in their bank account.
"All set" Alice closed the trunk and walked around towards us.
I shook my head at her and then rested it against Edward's chest. "I can't believe you guys are doing this" I grumbled, gripping his shirt, hoping that he would speak up now and help me escape this.
"It's tradition" Emmett piped up and wrapped an arm around his stone-faced mate.
Alice scowled once again at the sound of my protest. "Remember what Edward said…"
"Human experiences" we all recited and laughed at Edward's unamused expression when rolling his eyes. Though, his golden eyes were warm and there was a small smile playing against his lips.
Something was sparked and I crossed my arms as I glared up at him. "So what are you guys going to do?" I asked accusingly.
"Normal bachelor stuff" Emmett replied.
I was surprised when Rosalie was the one to interfere before I could. "What exactly does that entail?" she hitched one eyebrow into a perfect arch. Even though the question wasn't directed at me, I still felt intimidated with the cold expressionless face he wore.
"Uh uh" Emmett wagged his finger and then tapped her nose playfully. I wondered where he got the patience and how their relationship worked. Both of them seemed to be such polar opposites – fire and ice but somehow, they made it work.
"You girls do your thing and we'll do ours" Jasper added with an easy grin which remained intact, even when his wife slapped his shoulder.
Knowing that his brothers would give nothing, I turned to Edward and wound my arms around his neck. "Will there be strippers?" I questioned, smiling when I felt his arms go around my waist, pulling me close to him.
There was a strange gleam which then darkened his gaze as he shrugged. I tilted my head to the side and peered down at him speculatively.
"You get to go to Sin City" Emmett reminded me with a devious glint. "Let the 100 year old virgin play before he's tied down" he defended his brother who simply growled at the underlying insult.
"Fine" I playfully sulked and unravelled myself from his hold.
Just as expected, he had reached out and grabbed my hand, pulling me back to him. Without wasting another breath, his hand cupped my jaw and tilted my face up to kiss me. His soft lips moulded against mine, while he held me close to him.
We reluctantly broke apart at the sound of his brothers' approval and wolf-whistles.
"Can I get a piece of that action?" Emmett wiggled his eyebrows at his statuesque wife.
She crossed her arms and glared down at me. "You had more than enough last night" she argued petulantly.
"Please…" he pouted and grinned victoriously when she nodded in agreement. "Come to daddy" he exclaimed and kissed her – hard and demanding. Neither of them held anything back and I looked away, wishing that I had that with Edward.
Living a life without inhibitions – being wild, crazy and free.
A life where he didn't have to constantly treat me like I was made of glass; a life where I could be the one to protect myself for a change…
Soon…
"Come on girls" Alice chimed, after saying goodbye to Jasper.
Her dainty hands smoothed down her short green summer dress and then patted down her black sleek hairstyle. She then wiped at the corner of her lips were her pink lipstick had been smeared, most of it now daubed on Jasper's bottom lip.
Rosalie nudged me and we shared a small smile as we slipped into the car after Alice. Both Rosalie and Alice sat at the front while I got the back seat and grumpily stared out of the window.
"Aw come on Bella, it'll be fun" Alice piped up, glancing at me from the mirror.
"Heard that before" I snidely added but then bit my tongue when realising how the mood had shifted.
Emmett jumped in front of the car and held up a rock sign with his fingers. "Vegas baby!" he exclaimed, sticking out his tongue and we burst out laughing at his ludicrous behaviour.
"This is going to be a weekend to remember"
A/N: Who is your favourite Cullen? Loved writing Emmett – how did I do?
