I do not own Twilight or the characters of Twilight. I would like to thank Stephenie Meyers for creating such a wonderful world and allowing us to play in it.
Alice drove to the airport while Edward and I sat together in the back of his Volvo. When we got to the airport, Alice checked everyone's bags at the curb so all I had to carry was my backpack that had everything I needed for the flight.. Edward took my bag and insisted on carrying it for me. As we walked into the airport I looked up at the screen to see what time our flights were. I couldn't help but notice that there were no flights departing to New York. Edward must have sensed my confusion.
"I have a surprise for you Bella. Alice and I are going to fly to Jacksonville with you and then connect to New York. I know how much you hate flying alone." I just smiled at Edward's surprise. I needed to figure out if there was more to this surprise.
"Does that mean you'll stay in Jacksonville long enough to say hi to Renee?" He let go of my hand and put his arm around my waist.
"Actually Bella we won't be leaving the airport. Our connection time is only a half hour." That answered that question. "I just wanted to spend extra time with you. I do have another surprise for you though. I was going to wait until we landed but since you brought up Renee." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a black credit card.
"What is that Edward? And why does it have my name on it?" I think I was going into shock. Edward knows I hate when he gives me gifts but I think this is worse.
"First of all love, we've had this discussion already. You're going to be my wife soon so what's mine is yours. Second, I want you to treat Renee and Phil this week. On me." I was still shocked. "Bella, you don't have to use it if you don't want to. But please take it. It will make me feel better while I'm so far from you." I took the black card out of Edward's hand and just looked at it. I really didn't need a credit card.
"Don't you dare Bella." Alice pulled my out of my thoughts. What had I decided to do? "If you cut that card up I'll have a new one in your hand before the blades even close." My jaw just dropped open in shock.
"Alice, I wasn't-" She stopped me and her eyes glazed over with another vision.
"Now you won't. Bella you have to face it. You're going to be a Cullen soon. Stop worrying so much about money." She started to skip off ahead of me and Edward. I stuck my tongue out at her and although she didn't turn around, I heard her giggling as she turned the corner towards the metal detectors.
"Just hold on to it. For me?" Edward said as we got on the security line behind Alice. "I'll feel better knowing you have it. And please treat your mother." I knew he wouldn't give up until I agreed. Sometimes he was just as stubborn as Alice.
"If it makes you happy, I'll take Renee and Phil to dinner. But I'm not going to spend a lot of money." He smiled and put his jacket on the conveyor belt before walking through the metal detector. I followed and noticed that Edward was having one his silent discussions with Alice when I rejoined them past security. "What are you two discussing?" I eyed them suspiciously.
"Alice just saw that our New York flight is going to be delayed because of a problem with the plane's bathroom. It's going to take them two hours to fix it before we can take off." What kind of problem would the bathroom cause that could keep a flight from taking off? As usual, Edward could sense my confusion. "It's FAA regulations for public planes to have working bathrooms. It's a public health issue." I guess that makes sense.
Edward led me into the first class lounge and we waited until it was time to board our flight. Alice couldn't stop jumping up and down with excitement for her shopping. "You promise she won't go overboard?" Edward just smiled and pulled me in closer to him. A waitress walked by and Edward ordered me a burger and coke.
"I know you hate the food on the plane, so you should have lunch before we take off." I smiled and laid my head on his chest. "And I promise to keep Alice calm. Even if she does go overboard, I'll make sure it's all returned or canceled before you get home."
"No you won't." Alice sung from behind her computer. I knew there was no point in arguing. I knew Edward would try his hardest to wrangle Alice while in New York.
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