This is a sequel to 'Old Friends Always Come Back' so if you haven't read it, you probably won't understand much. Just in case you forgot, the only ones actually related in this story are Rosalie and Jasper, they're Hales. Emmett's last name is McCarty, Alice's last name is Brandon, Edward's last name is Cullen and Bella's last name is Swan. This is five years later so they're all 23 years old and Renesmee Cullen (she took Edward's last name) is five years old.
I think that's it so enjoy and review!
It has been five years since Renesmee was born.
After the prom, Edward and I graduated one month later with our senior class. Lauren and Jessica never even glanced my way after the prom, thank god.
Edward and I were going to wait a year before starting community college but Esme insisted we start that fall and she'd watch Renesmee while we had class. That woman really was a life saver. Four years later, Edward graduated with a medical degree and I graduated with a degree in literature. Edward now works at Forks Hospital and I work as a book editor from home.
Alice and Jasper went to Dartmouth. Alice graduated with a fashion degree and Jasper graduated with a degree in literature as well. Alice owns her own clothing boutique called "Alice's Closet" and Jasper works from home writing books. He wrote a book on the civil war and got an award for it. We were all really proud of him.
Rosalie and Emmett attended the University of Seattle. Rosalie graduated with a degree in mechanics while Emmett graduated with a degree in physical education. Rosalie owns her own Mechanic shop and does some modeling now and then. Emmett is a phys Ed teacher at Forks High and also the head football coach.
Edward and I lived in an apartment while attending college but as soon as we graduated, we bought a cute little house not far from Esme's. It's a white two story colonial. It has three bedrooms, one for us, one for Renesmee, and one is used as my office.
It's summer now and in the fall Renesmee's going to start kindergarten. I can't believe it. My baby's growing up!
I'm on my way to Alice's store. Apparently she has something amazing to show me.
I'd usually be excited and/or nervous, but lately all Alice's surprises have been some new shirt or jacket she designed. It's not that I'm not proud of Alice but I seriously don't understand why fashion is so important to her. It's just clothes for crying out loud!
I sighed.
Once I got to the little boutique, I hoped out of my car and went into the store.
"BELLA!" Alice squealed before she flung her pixie-like body at me.
I laughed at her enthusiasm. "Hey Alice," I said.
"What have you been up to?! I feel like I haven't seen you in forever!"
"Alice, I just saw you three days ago."
"That's my point! We used to see each other every single day. I miss my god child and my best friend!"
I laughed. "Well you'll get to see your god child soon. Edward's bringing her over soon after they get done with 'bring your kid to work day.' Renesmee was so excited to see where 'daddy' works. But she missed you and says she can't wait to see what new clothes you've come out with."
"You're such a liar. Your daughter doesn't have any more interest in clothes then you do. I know you're just saying that to make me feel better so I'll take it."
I laughed. "So what's this big surprise?"
Alice jumped up and down for a second before pulling me towards to back room. "You're going to love this! It's this new dress I just designed. But you have to close your eyes."
"Why?" I asked confused.
"Just do it!" she said. I obliged and then let her pull me with her. Luckily I didn't trip over anything. Once we were stopped she said, "Open your eyes!"
I gasped at what I saw. It was a gorgeous blue tube top silk-dupioni dress with knot detail at the bust and it darted out at the front and back.
"It's gorgeous Alice, but what's it for?" I asked.
"You," she said simply.
"What? Me? What're you talking about?"
"Well I have a new line of evening wear coming out and I designed this one especially for you. It's called Bella, which also happens to mean beautiful in French."
"Holy shit Alice! Thanks! You're the best friend a girl could ask for!" I screeched and then lunged myself at her. She laughed and hugged me back.
"Oh and you also have to wear it to my fashion show," she said.
"What?" I asked.
"Well this weekend I'm having a fashion show and all the top designers are going to be there. I really want you to come and wear it. You'll be seated in the front row of course. As will Edward, Renesmee, Rose, Emmett and Jazz. I have everything picked out for them too but I wanted to show you yours first because it was the inspiration for the whole line," she said.
"Of course I'll come Alice! And thank you so much for the dress. I love you so much!"I said lunging myself at her again.
"What a pretty dress!" a little girl said from behind me.
I turned around to see Renesmee and Edward. Renesmee bolted towards to dress and Edward just leaned against the doorframe looking like a Greek-god like normal. He was still in his scrubs from work but believe it or not, they made him look even sexier.
"Did you make this Auntie Alice?" Renesmee asked.
"Well yes I did sweetie. It's actually for your mommy. It was designed after her," Alice said.
Renesmee's eyes lit up. "Mommy you're like a fashion model!"
She then ran up to me and I picked her up and kissed her nose.
"Mommy's not a fashion model baby, but that dress is really pretty, isn't it?" I said.
"Mhm!" Renesmee shook her head up and down. I laughed at how cute she looked.
She was wearing a cute little summer dress that was yellow with floral print on it. She also had a Hannah Montana purse (she wanted to have a purse like her mommy and aunts) and white sandals. Her brown curly hair has grown down to her lower back since I haven't had the courage to cut it. Alice keeps pestering me about doing it but I keep refusing.
I put Renesmee down and she ran over to Alice asking her if she had a dress for her. Of course Alice has one for her for the fashion show. Alice pulled Renesmee into the huge storage closet with her and told her she could try it on and model it for mommy and daddy.
As soon as they were gone, I felt warm arms encircle my waist from behind.
"Hello, love," Edward said.
I turned around and gave him a peck on the lips. "Hi," I said smiling, "how was your day?"
He chuckled. "Interesting. Renesmee got to wear a cute little doctor's jacket and followed me around the first half of the day. We had lunch in the café and then they had a big game room set up for all the kids to play in the second half of the day. She met a couple of new friends and was basically begging me to take her back tomorrow."
"I'm glad she had a good time," I said.
"How was your day?" He asked.
"Pretty good. I got to sleep in a little later than usual but still had to finish editing the book I've been working on. After I did that, I just cleaned around the house and then headed over here."
"Well I'm glad you got some sleep," he said smiling and then pulled me in for a more passionate kiss. Before it could get too out of hand, we heard a screech from behind us.
"Ew! Mommy and Daddy are kissing! Gross!" Renesmee screeched at us.
Edward, Alice and I all chuckled at the look on her face.
"How do you think you were made, kid?" Alice asked.
"Alice!" I yelled.
"Mommy, where do babies come from?" Renesmee asked.
"Oops," Alice said apologetically.
I looked up to Edward hoping he'd know what to say but he looked just as nervous as I felt.
"Uh, well, when a mommy and daddy love each other very much, they are given a gift," I said.
"What kind of gift?" Renesmee asked tilting her head to one side.
"A baby," I said.
"But where does it come from?" she asked.
"Uh… a stork drops it off on their porch."
"But where does it come from?"
"Uh… heaven," I said.
"Oh," she said. She looked like she was deliberated something before she just shrugged it off. Edward and I both relaxed before Renesmee said, "Look at my dress mommy and daddy! Isn't it pretty?"
She was wearing a pretty pink party dress. It flared out and reached a little past her knees.
(A/N-dress pictures are on my profile)
"Very pretty," I said.
"You look beautiful baby," Edward said.
Renesmee started twirling around and was giggling to herself. The sight made Edward, Alice and I all smile and giggle a little with her.
She was such a beautiful little girl. Her hair was fanning out like her dress as she was twirling. And you could see the smile on her face.
But just like her mother, she was clumsy. She tripped over her own feet and feel on her knee. She immediately started to whimper and I knew the tears were about to start.
I ran over to her and picked her up.
"Are you okay baby?" I asked.
"M-my knee h-hurts. Can y-you kiss it?" She asked crying.
"Of course," I said and then kissed her knee.
There was a little scratch there but no open wound, thank god.
"Any better?" I asked.
She stopped crying and nodded her head. She then nuzzled her face into my neck and I just chuckled at how easily a five-year old could get over things.
I was about to say something to Alice when Emmett bounded into the room with Rose and Jasper on his heels.
"Where's my favorite five-year old?!" he yelled.
You gotta love Emmett.
This chapter was originally longer, but I cut some of it off and decided to put it in the second chapter, sorry. Anyway, review! :)
