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(ALICE POV) Monday, September 13th, 9:00 A.M
We left Bella to catch up on a few minutes of sleep, and now it was time for business.
"Hi, we're here to check in?" I used my sweetest voice, sending jingle bells into the air.
Rosalie, next to me, just stood and grinned evilly. She was enjoying this so much, that if they happened to cancel the show, she would make a run for mass murdering the producers.
The guy sitting at the wooden marble desk raised his eyebrow and said, "Name?"
"Isabella Swan. We dropped her off at her room, and auditions start tomorrow at eight in the auditorium down the hall, am I correct?"
"Sure, sure," he checked Bella's name off, and as Rosalie and I swiveled around, I swear I could her him mutter "Rather see you shakin' that thing."
"Rose, Rose, don't, just walk." I was afraid Rosalie was going to throw daggers in his eyes the moment he made his comment.
But Rosalie dashed around and walked slowly to the desk, a wide smile spread across her face at him and whispered in her best, convincing voice, "It's her birthday, please pass that on to the host, Kat." Once we turned around the corner, we dashed at our normal speed, before Bella had a chance to make it out. She will thank me eventually. I foresee it.
9:05 A.M (BELLA POV)
The blackness took me over, as my head felt like it was spinning in a fiery circle of flaming, vibrant, glowing, shades of blue, red, and green. What was Alice thinking? Entering me in a dancing competition? That is like asking me not to trip down the Cullen's slippery, white, flock of stairs for one whole day. I reached my hands out grasping for something, anything, but I just caught another gust of black nothingness. It was never ending, like the world had ceased to a stop. If I didn't have to compete in this dancing competition, then why cringe in response to the darkness?
If only Edward was here to comfort me in this time of need. I whimpered, "Edward!"
I suddenly felt a bucket of freezing, cold, rapid water hit me hard in the face as I exited the world of darkness.
"No, not Edward! Bella, get your butt up; we have to get down to business. Let me explain!" Alice's voice was different; it was fierce and urgent, like she needed to be somewhere.
Rosalie just beamed at me, and clasped her hands up, like she had a lot to teach me about this puzzle of mystery.
Now her voice was calm, still urgent though. "Bella, I've never told you this, but-" Alice's eyebrows furrowed together, and knit into one line, confused as to how to tell me this vital information. "When I was h-human, I was a contender of this dance show, So You Think You Can Dance. I was a very artistic, and talented dancer, if I do say so myself, and I was very committed to the sport. Yes, unlike what Emmett thinks, dancing is a sport."
I was shocked and surprised. No wonder Alice had an amazing body, such strong features, and muscles.
I caught myself getting caught up in the conversation, and my mood suddenly lightened. I felt like part of the family, like another piece of the puzzle was added. I felt trusted in the group. "Wow, Alice, I knew it! I had a feeling you did something great!"
I hope I wasn't being rude. I mumbled, "So, how far did you succeed in getting?" My voice rose at the last word, unable to contain my curiosity.
Alice suddenly looked pained. Her forehead creased, and she looked down, and talked to what seemed like the floor.
I reached a hand out, for I had forgotten Alice's life story.
"Bella," she said with such sincerity, that she really wanted to push through the icing and get to the actual cake. "I had to quit, after I transformed, how could I do that to other people, wanting that same dream?"
I considered this for a moment, a long moment. Was it that bad? I would give it a chance. For Alice and for Edward.
Edward.
Suddenly, anger shot across my world of excitement and curiosity. I reddened and stood up, putting the entire puzzle pieces together into the clear, obvious picture.
"Edward doesn't know, that you entered me, does he? I'd rather go to a Bloomingdales fashion show with you, try out every fabric in that store than relive my horrid memories for dancing!" I spat out, fierce, angry, confused, and sad. "It's my birthday, Alice. I want to spend it with Edward and your family. Your whole family." I started tearing, for I was not sure how I could pull this fantasy off.
With first instinct, I ran to the shiny, gold doorknob and was suddenly locked in a pair of cold, thin arms. I buried my head on her shoulder.
"Alice," I mumbled, not sure if my words were coherent, "I cannot do this, dancing. You see how everybody makes fun of me?" I sounded like a little child. "It's…it's…impossible for me to be able to dance. Well, at least.
"Shh, Bella, it's going to be okay. You have what it takes: charisma, attitude, and with just a little practice, you will be as talented as I am.
This question had been surrounding my head for a few minutes now. " Will you keep me safe, Alice? You know dancing isn't really my finesse, after what happened.
Alice's penetrating gaze bore into my eyes. "Remember, I was human when I did this, so I acted the same way as you. Now, I am sorry Edward couldn't make it, but do you think he would have ever let us take you here? To a dancing competition? He is far too protective of you to appreciate the great opportunity here. Bella, I took a lot of time into getting you in, it was late notice. Do it for Edward. Who knows? Once, he sees you doing so well, which I do foresee, he might as well appreciate it and welcome in a whole new you, a better you, trust me Bella. Rosalie and I will keep you safe, and it is your birthday present from us, and it will be the second best experience of your life. Do you understand?"
I considered this for a long moment, taking in the time those poor people had to waste, listening to Alice squeeze me in, even though she was a legend, probably, wasn't so nice of me to decline. She was the most convincing person ever.
For, I couldn't believe the words, that didn't even ask permission for coming out of my mouth.
"Okay, Alice, bring it on. For you, for Edward." I smiled.
"Oh my gosh, Bella, you are the best sister ever! I love you! I promise after your hard, vigorous practicing and diet, you will love the experience! I foresee it! Come on!" She grabbed my hand and pulled me out the door, lugging on her shoulder a huge duffel bag that was full of who knows what. It looked like it weighed a feather on her skinny, stick of an arm.
Rosalie just rubbed her hands together in delight. "Edward's sure in for a delightful surprise, but don't worry, he'll just love it. Now Bella," Rosalie laughed darkly, but punched my shoulder encouragingly, "we have a schedule to follow." She pulled out a red carpet length list, dragged her finger to number one, and licked her lips in pure enjoyment. "Practice is at eight tonight, where you will audition, along with the other poor, untrained, contestants."
"Off we go!" Alice's voice snapped me back into reality. Oh great. I have to fire up my body into shape fast because this is an embarrassment I'll never escape. For Alice's reputation, and for my angel, Edward.
Alice turned her head before speeding like a lightning bolt onto our next stop. "Bella, this is going to be a blast!"
"Sure, sure," I moaned, and Alice giggled and Rosalie once again, laughed excitedly, and giggled along with Alice. I hoped to believe her with a victorious high five on the hand. Why be miserable? Embrace it. Oh my gosh, Renee will be so proud of me!
Reality snapped back into me, yet once again, as I stuttered out the horrible word that never pertained to me – diet – I welcomed the junk food, and for this I was not ready.
"D-diet?" I rolled my eyes, shut them tight, and stowed me head away into my knees as we drove away to step number one, I groaned loudly. Hell's kitchen.
End of chapter. : )
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