Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight :( but I do have all 4 of Stephenie Meyer's amazing books! :D
This is just a fan fiction.. Hope you like part 2!
CHAPTER 2 - Surprise
I just wanted to lie back in my bed and avoid going to school or anywhere else for that matter because I knew I would hear a hundred "Happy Birthdays". Well that, and the fact that Alice would somehow find a way to embarrass me with a big surprise. I know she always has the best intentions and I respect her for being so generous. But that's the problem; she's generous ALL the time! With Alice it can never be plain and simple. It has to be huge and spectacular! I don't even want to imagine what she has in store for my birthday.
I got dressed and went downstairs only to find two more surprises waiting for me on the kitchen table.
"Morning Bella, Happy Birthday! I would have been gone to work already but I wanted to be the first one to wish it to you. I hope you don't mind. Plus I wanted to see you open your gifts from myself and Renee. Her gift came in the mail last night. I hope you like them."
My gift from Charlie was a new can of pepper spray along with a new CD player for my room. Leave it to Charlie to keep me "protected". Mom sent me out a pair of jeans, a golden colored blouse which reminded me of Edward's perfect eyes, and a new pair of pajamas. These were all things I really needed so I was impressed by their knowledge and insight.
I slowly made my way to school and tried to act like I would any other day. This day was no different. Big deal, I was a year older, right? But, it was a big deal. I was one year older than Edward and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get that thought out of my head.
It seemed like I was the only one to forget my own birthday. Even Lauren managed to greet me with a Happy Birthday and a forced half-smile on her face. Wonderful! I sat with the usual crowd; Jessica, Mike, Angela and of course Alice and Edward. It was nice having all my friends together. Unfortunately today all eyes were on me; especially Alice who had an unfathomably exited look in her eyes. Be happy Bella. She's doing this out of love. Make SOMEONE happy today, if not yourself then at least your best friend.
The rest of the day went by in a haze. All I could think about was two numbers; seventeen and eighteen. Oh how I wished Edward would change me into a vampire. Maybe that's what I should ask for my birthday. I know he'll oppose of the request but it's the only thing I want, the only thing I need.
When I got home I prepared Charlie's supper and left him a note informing him where I would be. I decided to wear the new golden blouse mom gave me along with the new pair of jeans. Yes, I may have said this was just another day but it felt good to look a little bit presentable. Besides, I was going to a house full of beautiful vampires.
Edward drove me to his house and when we arrived he placed his cold hands over my eyes and carried me to the door. It's nothing big, don't panic Bella, it's no big deal. When I opened my eyes however, it was a big deal, a VERY big deal!
The inside of the house was filled with multicolored balloons and streamers flowing all the way around the interior. 2 presents were laid on the table next to a huge blue colored cake with the words: "happy birthday human" on them. Again today, I was speechless.
"I hope you don't mind Bella," Esmee said as I approached my hopefully future family. "This is the first real birthday we celebrated. Alice loves planning surprises."
"Speaking of surprises, Bella open your gifts! I know its tradition to wait until the end but the suspense is killing me!"
"Yeah, right Alice. We all know you've seen into the future to know her response. I guess by your enthusiasm it will be good," replied Emmett with a grin on his face.
Edward leaned in towards me and very softly whispered, "This will be over soon and I won't for a second leave your side."
A forced a smile on my face as Alice grabbed my hands and pulled me towards the table.
The first gift I picked up was in the shape of a long, slim jewelry box. Please tell me they didn't get me anything expensive! Inside the box, however, were two small tickets…plane tickets!
Carlisle smiled and said, "We know how much you miss your mom so Esme and I decided to give you and Edward a chance to see her."
"We really hope you like it Bella. Edward told us you weren't a fan of big surprises." Esme whispered as she gently placed her hands on my shoulders.
They gave me tickets to see my mother? I couldn't believe it! Out of no where I embraced her as hard as I could. "Of course I love it! Thank you both so much! You really shouldn't have." At that moment the tears began to flow down my face.
After opening the gift from Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett -which was a new stereo for my truck though I thought the am frequency worked just fine- and eating some of the delicious cake Rosalie made me (out of forced kindness of course) Edward and I said our goodbyes and left. I couldn't believe the day was over. It was the longest, draining, yet overwhelming day of my life.