Disclaimer -- All characters are Stephenie Meyer's. The plot is my own.
BPOV
"Okay, see you later. Love you." I smiled as I finished the mobile call to Edward. Alice stood beside me, a small smirk lighting up her sprite-like features.
"Now we can get on with shopping!" I sighed loudly. How could she be so obsessed with dragging around large bags all day, spending ridiculous sums of money? Alice just linked our arms and began dragging me along the endless aisles of one of her favourite clothes shops. I could tell we wouldn't just be stopping at this one.
My hands were laden down with the string handles of the shopping bags - just as I had predicted. Alice had her fair share too. Together we walked out of the building and into the parking section outside. Her elegant yellow Porsche stood out among the other vehicles making it extremely easy to locate. We stumbled along the pavement until we reached the car. Alice unlocked it and we piled the bags into the boot. "You go on that side," she said, motioning over to the passenger door.
"Well, I wasn't expecting to drive," I laughed as I slipped into the leather seat. She pulled out of the parking space quickly and sped down the street.
I turned on the radio, searching through the stations. I stopped at a random channel, trying to decipher the mumble of words that boomed around the interior. Alice turned it off before I could reach my hand out to do the same, "You do realise why I brought you shopping with me?"
"Nope. But knowing you and Edward, probably to annoy me."
She laughed. "Well, I'm glad it's still a secret. I was nearly positive Emmett would have told everyone."
"Told everyone what?"
She shook her head. "Not saying until the time is right."
I moaned. "Please?"
"I'm not that easy to persuade Bella."
We pulled up outside the place Edward and I called home. It was a relatively large sized house with wide and brightly lit rooms. We both fell in love with it the minute we went inside and neither of us regretted our decision to buy it.
As I climbed out, it surprised me to see Alice joining me, pulling out the bags from the boot. I helped her and started making my way up the paved path to the front door. I tried the handle but it was locked, "Strange, I thought Edward was supposed to be home."
Alice shrugged, a glint of knowing in her eyes. I pulled out a spare key from my jacket pocket (with much difficulty) and fitted it into the lock. The door swung open almost immediately. I led the way to the kitchen and left the bags on the counter before making my way into the living room. There was nothing there to say that Edward had been home even when I had phoned earlier. I glanced around the room in search for any clues to where he might be. Then I noticed something lying on the mantle piece. It was a shred of paper, cursive handwriting covering the surface. I picked it up carefully and studied the words written, scowling as I reached the end.
"Bella,
When you get this, I'll be away with Jasper and Emmett sorting something important out. You'll be with Alice undoubtedly and I apologise for making you go with her shopping. I wish I was there to see your face!
Rosalie will be joining you both soon.
Love always,
Edward"
Perfect. Rosalie was coming too.
Alice skipped into the living room, arm in arm with Rose, just as Edward had promised. They were both wearing grins on their faces. It only meant one thing - dress up time. "You're coming with us!"
I grimaced as they pulled me towards the main bedroom, the shopping bags already cluttering the bed. I sat down on a corner chair until they had chosen the perfect outfit. If it was anything like the last session, it would take up to four hours to choose one they both agreed on. I made myself comfortable and picked up a random book from the dressing table. I didn't even look at the cover, just opened it at a random interval.
"Try this on." I was surprised at how quickly they had decided on something. They handed over a dark purple knee-length dress. The straps were a nearly transparent silk that shimmered slightly in the light. It split at the waist where a beautiful sheet of gossamer covered the purple fabric.
"Wow." I couldn't help the words slip out of my mouth as I held it up against me. Rosalie and Alice smiled at each other.
"Go try it on!"
I stood up and walked into the en suite. As I zipped it closed, I knew that they wouldn't have to search for my perfect dress any more. It was definitely this one. I stepped back into the bedroom to the squeals of delight from Alice and 'I told you so' looks from Rose. "Thanks. It's really amazing. I love it." I admired my reflection in the mirror. I couldn't believe how lucky a fit it was. It couldn't be more suitable. "Why do I need such a beautiful dress anyway? Please, can someone tell me?"
They glanced at each other before sternly shaking their heads. "I'll find out soon enough ..." I murmured.
No sooner had I gone into the living room again, had they pulled me back into the bedroom, "Where do you think you're going missus? You need your make-up and hair done."
"I already put some on this morning," I complained.
"Well, we're putting some on right now," Alice retorted.
I crossed my arms childishly as they sat me down in front of the dressing table mirror.
I waited obediently as they hovered over me, wiping powders and who knows what else, over my face. They then started pulling at my hair, putting clips in and twisting it. "Finished."
I glanced at the reflection in the mirror. "That's not me," I gasped.
"Certainly is." Rose sounded extremely pleased about her efforts. I could see Alice beaming beside her, clapping her hands wildly.
I stared at the face looking back at me. My hair was pinned back into a stunning French pleat with two strands of my natural tresses curling down by my cheeks. My make-up was simple but showed my mascaraed eyes and glossed lips out amazingly. "I can't thank you both enough." I strained to keep my voice calm. "Big occasion then."
"Well, you could say that."
I grinned. "Where are we going?"
"Don't you mean where are you going?" Alice winked.
I stood up to turn to them. "Thank you." I pulled them both into a hug.
"We're stealing you at six." I nodded in response as I released them.
I nearly danced into the kitchen, searching in the fridge for something to eat. "No!" Alice and Rose nearly pounced on me as they panicked.
"Don't eat a morsel. You'll be kicking yourself later if you do."
"Oh ... Okay ..."
I thought through all the possibilities of what could be going on as we sat on the leather sofa, watching television. My mind was far away from the beauty programme we were supposed to be watching. I heard the loud rapping of the front door just as the show ended. "I'll get it!" Alice leapt to her feet gracefully and darted along the hallway. I heard the familiar excited clapping of hands and squeals of delight. She raced back into the living room and pulled me to my feet. "Six o' clock and your ride is here."
I glanced at the clock. It was indeed six. "But you said you were taking me."
"I know. Change of plans." Her voice was trembling. I looked around the door frame nervously. Jasper and Emmett stood in matching black tuxedos. I gasped before stumbling to the main entrance. "You look lovely." I was surprised to hear that it was Jasper that was speaking.
"Thanks."
"What's going on?" There was no answer.
Instead, Emmett strode down to an extremely showy black car and opened the back passenger door for me. I walked down the path and got inside. Jasper followed soon after.
I heard a faint ringing and Emmett drew his mobile out of his pocket.
"Hello? Yeah, we've got her." He sighed. "No, we weren't late ... Okay ... Here she is."
He handed the phone to me. "Hello?"
"Bella -"
"Edward! What on Earth is going on?!"
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