Prologue
Saturday February 25th, 2013
7:30 AM
My eyes stayed closed as they envisioned snippets of my life. They contained visions of my days at school as a freshman, celebrating Christmas, talking to mom and dad, literally bits and pieces of everything. They were all just pooled creating a film from my memories called a "dream." The subconscious was a strange facet to me and I was keen to learn more about it.
The sunlight from the blinds in my room hit my eyes and I slightly groaned and rolled over to my left side and covered my head with my cotton duvet.
"Wake up, Bella." My subconscious spoke in a disapproving tone. I grumbled, telling it to go away. I swore I heard her huff in irritation and tap her feet. "It's your birthday, B!" She hissed and I glared at her.
"So?" I asked mentally, "I'm going to have to clean anyways since dad invited people over when I told him not to!" She stood there quiet, in her casual jeans and a white v–neck shirt, tapping her sneaker clad foot with her arms crossed. She got a wicked look onto her face and she looked at me.
"Edward will be here within those guests." And with that, my eyes popped open with excitement. I sat up quickly and blushed as I thought about Edward. I hid my face and giggled until my room door opened.
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to Bella, Happy birthday to you!" Mom and dad sung in an off key tone as they carried a stack of pancakes with two numbered candles on them. I giggled as mom sat on my bed while my younger siblings, Jane and Demetri, and Grandma Swan piled in.
"Make a wish, Belly bee." Mom said as she smiled at me. I closed my eyes and wished for the party to not be boring. I smiled and blew out the 1 candle and proceeded to blow out the 5 candle. Every one clapped. Mom cut a piece and dad joined her as they fed me the first piece. Grandma swan joined in and blessed me for a long life. I smiled and blushed.
"Thank you, guys." I said as I plunged into the mouthwatering buttermilk pancakes that mom had made for me, topped with whipped cream and fresh cut strawberries and bananas.
"You're only missing the bacon, B." Dad said and winked. I giggled and agreed. Mom tucked my hair behind my ear as Demetri swung around my bed post, bored and Jane looked onto her phone.
"I can't believe my baby is already fifteen!" Mom explained as she began to tell her tale of becoming pregnant with me and her first moments of mother hood. I think I heard this story a million times as mom rambled every time and got wrapped into her story. I looked at dad as he rolled his eyes and Jane and Demetri tried to stifle a laugh, exiting my room. Grandma Swan just smiled on, listening.
After a while mom and dad exited my room and I hoped up to get ready for the day. I pulled out a pair of jeans and a white long sleeved cotton shirt. I headed into my bathroom that was attached to my room. As soon as my feet stepped onto the tilled floor, a chill went up my spine. Reno, Nevada was pretty cold during this time of the year.
I washed my face and tried not to think about tonight's party. It's not like I didn't enjoy parties, I did. I just liked to go to other parties and stay in the corner and observe people and their interactions with one another. Hosting a party means I have to interact with people and I was highly nervous…especially if Edward is coming.
Edward is the son of Carlisle and Esme, close family friends of ours. They had three kids, Emmett-the oldest, Edward- the middle, and Alice-the younger sister. Edward and I used to play together often, Emmett has been like a big brother and a best friend to me where as Alice has always bonded with me and Jane. Demetri gets along with all of them.
After the seventh grade, with the hormonal changes, I developed a crush on Edward. I think I freaked him out and he doesn't talk to me much anymore like we used to. Emmett just blames his hormones that apparently turn boys into living zombies. I always shrugged it off but now that his is coming over, I am a bit nervous. I can't talk to anyone properly! But he was cute, none the less. I sighed and walked into my shower and got ready.
After dumping my clothes in the hamper and making my bed, I headed into the kitchen to grab a glass of water.
"Are you excited for your party, Bells?" Mom asked and she took care of some dishes. I looked around our house as I sat on a bar stool, facing mom. We had a five story house and everything looked pretty clean! Hey, I could get used to this every morning.
"Yeah, mom." I smiled at her, not wanting her to worry that I wasn't too excited. "So who's coming?"
"Well there are Esme and Carlisle, the Whitlock's, the Hales and the Denali's" Mom said as she started to save the dishes. My smile widened.
"Tanya is coming over?!" I smiled and mom nodded.
"Yes, Bells. Her mom's coming over as well." I grinned, I was happy they were coming over. The Denali's have been great friends, Tanya and I became really good friends. She is also seventeen, and we loved to hang out. Ever since Tanya's mom was declared with cancer a few months ago, Tanya went into shock. She also had two younger siblings and was worried for them as well for her dad. She's finally started to come to acceptance with it which was good. I hadn't talked to her in a month.
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After a couple of hours, people started to pile in. I was excited to have Rose and Jasper (my cousins) over and we told each other stupid jokes. Everyone piled in soon after. Tanya rang the door and rushd to the door.
"Tanya!" I exclaimed
"Belly Beans!" She yelled and attacked me in a hug. We both laughed and hugged eachother tight.
"I missed you!" I said as we let go and I greeted everyone, hugging Mrs. Denali who was always sweet to me.
"Happy birthday, Miss Bella." She smiled and cupped my cheek. I blushed and thanked her quietly.
After an hour of just talking and drinking soda, the Cullen's showed up. I shied and greeted them, all of them hugged me except Edward who just nodded his head and I smiled at him.
"Why do you like him, again?" My subconscious asked.
"Shut up, and I don't know!" I hissed and walked everyone to the family room where snacks and drinks were laid out.
"Alright! Now we're talking food!" Emmett shouted and Esme smacked him as everyone laughed.
All the teens and kids went to the living room and Rose suggested that we all play monopoly. Tanya and I caught up as demitri got the game and Emmett talked to Rose. Edward sat next you Tanya.
"Hi, you're?" He asked
"Tanya. And you?" She asked politely.
"I'm Edward Cullen." He smirked at her. "But you can call me Ed, everyone else does." My stomach dropped and I looked down at my hands. I let them talk for a while and heard both of them laugh at some jokes. I smiled because Tanya was happy and laughing. It was difficult to watch her positive attitude deteriorate when her family was going through such a though time. I was also happy Edward was talking to someone and not being a zombie.
I was glad everyone was interacting, almost forgetting the game of monopoly but I still felt lonely…at my own party. Perhaps destiny has its own plans and it wasn't always flexible.