Bella pulled the quilt around her body tighter, stretching her arms out, realising that she was alone in the king-sized bed. She quickly sat up; throwing the quilt off the bed, making sure Alice wasn't curled into a ball at the bottom of the bed. Tired and slightly disoriented, Bella got out of bed, running her fingers through her matted-hair. She ventured into the kitchen to find Alice ripping the red velvet curtains to shreds with a pair of tailor scissors. Bella's mouth dropped.
"Alice, What the hell?" Bella pulled herself onto the counter top.
"I got bored, so I'm making another dress for the collection." Alice didn't seem to see a problem with her actions.
"I guess I'll have to buy some new ones eventually," Bella sighed, Alice just nodded. Bella shook her head and decided to go back to bed. She kissed Alice on the cheek, and somehow managed to make it back to bed.
Bella re-awoke late in the afternoon, to find that her outfit for the day was already sorted. She smiled and got into the shower, the hot water made the tangles in her hair, and the knots in her back disappear. She felt relaxed and suitable to venture into the world. After blow drying her hair, she slipped into the outfit, the jeans fitted perfectly, and the baggy top Alice had chosen was comfortable as well as fashionable. Bella found Alice in the study, playing chess on her own.
"Morning baby," Bella smiled, watching Alice with a careful eye.
Alice nodded in recognition, and waved, something was wrong and Bella could sense it.
"Alice, what's wrong?" Bella sat opposite Alice, and moved a chess piece, with Alice took with one move. Bella wasn't very good at playing chess. Alice didn't answer Bella at first, but she knew if she didn't answer her, Bella would pester her all day until she told her.
"Edward phoned," Alice said, quickly, almost so fast that Bella couldn't hear her.
Bella froze; Edward hadn't bothered to check-up on her and Alice since they left Washington State to live in New York City three and half years ago.
"What did he have to say?" Bella asked coldly, taking Alice's free hand. Alice sat so still, she was like a statue. It was bad news, it was obvious.
"Alice, please," Bella begged.
Alice moved, giving Bella a little reassurance, that she was okay.
"Emmett's been hurt," Alice told Bella, it wasn't the full story but Bella knew not to push Alice.
"He'll be fine, especially with Rosalie and Edward around," Bella tried to reassure her. Alice nodded and she got up, and disappeared into the opposite room. Alice slammed the door behind her, Alice wasn't usually aggressive but when it came to her family she couldn't help it, it was like second nature to her. Bella just sat at the chess table, listening carefully.
"I'll be back in a little while," Alice said and she left, Bella knew that Alice was off to calm down before she brought hell.
Bella just explored the appointment, looking in Alice's studio. There were ten dresses on mannequins, none of them complete. She ran her fingers over each dress, the textures rough and cold against her skin. A grumble came from Bella's stomach. Breakfast time, she ventured into the small suitable kitchen. Bella made herself toast, and with her strong appetite she ate it quickly. Alice returned home after an hour, and the first thing she did was hug Bella. Bella hugged Alice back and kissed her forehead.
"I'm sorry, Bella," Alice apologized.
Bella shook her head, like it was nothing.
"Its fine, you're protective of your family,"
Bella noticed something in Alice's eyes, she needed to say something, but Bella knew what it was before Alice even said it.
"If you have to go back to Forks, go to Forks. You're brother needs you," Bella insisted, even though it was painful to suggest that Alice leave her.
"You're coming with me, Bella. Charlie and Jacob miss you," Alice told her. Bella did not want to return to Forks, but she did miss her dad, and Jacob would be surprised to see her after all this time.
"Okay," Bella gave into Alice's pleading look.
"Would you be mad if I told you I already packed?" Alice asked, Bella shook her head and kissed Alice.
"When's our flight?" Bella asked, knowing Alice had had a vision about this.
"Tomorrow afternoon," Alice replied.
Bella nodded.
"Back home we go," Bella sighed, kissing Alice.