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Bella's POV

Previously…

This is my day and I wasn't going to let anything get in my way. "I am going to enjoy this birthday" I promised myself and made my way descending the stair way.

Now…

As I was walking down the stair case I felt confident and I believed I wasn't going to let my klutziness get in the way of my 17th birthday. This was it. There before me was my whole family. For once I looked as good as Rosalie, and that was the first. I also looked related to my adopted family. I fitted in with their perfect bodies and looks. Their reactions were not surprising. Alice already gave me a look saying: smile! and she already had a digital camera in her hands ready to snap pictures at me. (I wasn't very photogenic) Esme look really exited, I had remembered what Alice had said about looking excited too to make our mum very happy. So I smiled widely at my mum she responded well and gave me the most caring look that made me feel warm inside. I wasn't even halfway down the stairs. I was walking at normal pace but I saw all of my families reactions to my image. Alice was over the moon on how my dress looked on me, and she squealed in excitement. Rosalie gave me the cheesiest grin which made me laugh. She laughed as well. Emmett had his arm around Rosalie's waist and gave me a wide smile. I knew as soon as I get down the whole case I would be expecting a big bear hug from him. Emmett was a big bear. Even his ring tone on my mobile was "teddy bears picnic". which I thought was pretty cute. Even though i was regretting the whole day jasper seemed to calm my mood well. I felt all tingly inside and happy. This emotion caused me to smile… A LOT. There was my beautiful family. But there were two faces I didn't recognise. Finally I was down the stairs and i was greeted by a cold grip hug by my mum. Even though it was really cold I sort of felt warm and fuzzy inside. I was glad she was my mum.

"happy birthday Bella" she whispered into my ear

"thanks mum!" I spoke and gave her another hug.

Ok here we go.. I thought to myself as I approached Emmett. Suddenly I was shocked (even though I was expecting it) pulled me into a large bear hug which was inescapable in his hard, tight grip.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Emmett said rather loudly.

I suddenly was gasping for air.

"c-c-can't breathe!" I managed to get out. Emmett loosened his grip and put me down.

"thanks Ems" I said reluctantly.

Rosalie gave me a nice hug and also said happy birthday. Jasper kept me in a happy mood and gave me a hug and told me to relax. I said that he could sort out my moods and feelings better than I did. That caused everyone to laugh. Alice ran up to me and gave me a peck on the cheek and ran over to the corner of the room. In the corner was many presents all neatly wrapped and tied with purple bows. Purple was my favourite colour. The room was full of silver and purple candles that lit up the room making it a neutral mood in the atmosphere. Alice has colour coordinated everything with silver and purple. It looked fantastic.

"TIME TO OPEN PRESENTS!" Alice sang in her bell chimed voice,

"Alice! We haven't introduced Bella's surprise yet!" Esme scolded her.

"what surprise?" I said curious about the surprise that had been bugging me for most of the morning.

"Esme? Could you introduce? I was your idea…"

At that moment, two vampires walked forward. These were the faces I didn't recognise…one of the men had sleek blonde hair, and was about mid-twenties when he was changed. he was quite tall and had a soft look on his face and a smile. He also had golden brown eyes. He obviously had the same diets as my family did. Why wouldn't he? Esme would never let me go near a vampire who only drunk human blood…It was too much of a risk. I knew that Esme trusted him deeply because of the look on her face. They looked like they had known each other for ever.

"Bella? This is Dr Carlisle Cullen he has come to visit with his son Edward for your birthday" she said softly while giving Carlisle and baby-faced look that looked really sweet.

"hello and thank you for coming" I said shyly shaking his cold hard gripped hand.

"your very welcome Bella and I wish you a very happy birthday" he said politely

"thank you again Dr" I said

"please, call me Carlisle" he said smoothly. I smiled.

"Carlisle" I corrected myself.

Esme then spoke while looking at Carlisle.

"this is Carlisle's son…Edward Cullen"

He then walked forwards. To be honest I felt useless next to him. He was very muscular but not as much as Emmett…he had bronze messed up hair and pale skin that shone with the candles that were in the room. OH ! And his eyes…they were topaz…different from any other veggie vamp in this room. Slowly I got lost into them and drifted…..

Those beautiful eyes were pained and slowly turning black…he focused on me…watching my pulse. I knew what he was doing. He was on the hunt. And I was his prey….

Somehow I wasn't that scared. He still looked a fallen angel sent away from the heavens. Carlisle was there comforting Edward because he knew exactly what was wrong…Emmett and Jasper held Edward by the arms. Carlisle then spoke…

"son…remember who you are. Your soul is within you, understand that nobody deserves that pain…son remember" Carlisle soothed his son. Edwards eyes faded from black and back to the deep topaz eyes. He then approached me very carefully. Emmett and Jasper were behind him just in case. Then Edward spoke.

"hello, my name is Edward Cullen…Your Isabella?" he spoke calmly even though I saw pain in his eyes. Was he always like this? Had he only just got used to this diet?

"just Bella…" I smiled as I corrected him.

"Bella…."he repeated. "happy birthday and my father and I have a very nice present to give to you but Alice has objected to it and has moved it till last" he laughed.

His laugh was infectious. The whole room was laughing at this. Once the laughter died a few seconds after Alice came next to me.

"present time!" she squealed.

Oh no… I thought to myself. This is going to be a long night. I opened lots of gifts. Most of them were clothes that Alice obviously chose. Emmett had got me a radio for my car. Jasper got me lots of vouchers and CD's. Alice got me a decorating set for my room, (she wants to re-decorate my room). Esme got me a laptop with some books as well. Rosalie got me lots of swim wear. And altogether I had a massive cake with my name on it. Everything was perfect. It was time for Edwards and Carlisle's gift. It was pretty big. As I un-wrapped it I saw a black shiny surface. Then I saw black and white keys…A GRAND PIANO!

"Oh my goodness!" I screamed.

"do you like it?" Carlisle said.

"hell yeah! I LOVE it!" I screamed again.

"I'm glad you do" said Edward.

"thank you so much!" I said with excitement

Oh. I thought to myself. Crap. I bit my lip slightly.

"what's the matter?" Alice said sadly

"I don't know how to play.." I spoke.

Edward then stepped in.

"that's where Edward comes in dear" my mother said softly.

Edward was talented with a piano? This was great!

"I'm going to teach you Bella" Edward said smiling giving this crooked smile. I gave a wide smile and a soft look.

I was almost dazzled by it.

"Thank you so much" I smiled at him widely. He was utterly gorgeous. The rest of the party was good. I was a little disappointed Carlisle and Edward had to leave for a bit. Carlisle apologized and told me he will see my tomorrow. Edward just nodded and forced a smile. They also wished me a very happy birthday and left.

The party was amazing. I must admit Alice had done an fabulous job. Here I was….With my family. I fiddled with all my presents and Emmett even installed my new stereo for my car. Everything was perfect. And as I kept my promise…I enjoyed this birthday. The party lasted till midnight. By the time the party finished I rushed upstairs got into my favourite pyjamas, brushed my teeth and slammed down onto my comfy bed and drifted into my dreams…

This was definitely a dream… I could tell. It was too dark and there was and endless scene of forest. This was strange yet beautiful in a way. I started running through the darkness. On and on and on…I then saw a dark figure in the background. I couldn't stop running towards it…it was like a magnet pulling me forward to it. Like a connection between me and the mysterious figure. I only saw who the figure was as I was confronted with him.

I woke up hearing a piercing scream… only to find out that it was my own. Suddenly all my family was standing in my room. Esme had a panicked face. Alice had grave saddened eyes. And Rosalie, jasper and Emmett had expressionless faces but starting at me with their golden eyes. I realised I was pacing and hyperventilating. Esme quickly got out her cell and dialled a number which I didn't recognise. I couldn't hear anyone speak, they were speaking but my mind just blocked their voices out. I just stared into open space. Alice was shaking me softly. I didn't even look at her, I still stared…

"Bella?" I heard a familiar voice.

"Carlisle?" I whispered

"yes Bella…do you feel faint? Slightly confused maybe? I am going to give you this water to make you feel more clearer and better" he spoke.

I didn't argue. I just sipped and sipped. I then blinked a couple of times. I saw clearer and relaxed more. He was right I do feel better.

"thank you" I said softly.

My whole family was there. They started to relax and started to leave. Esme looked at me with a saddened face.

"sorry I scared you mom" I said apologetically. She nodded and left the room. It was just me and Carlisle. He took some notes and then he spoke.

"Bella? Do you have these dreams often?" he said seriously.

How did he know? Well yes I did have these dreams. But I hadn't had then for over a year. It was starting to frighten me. I didn't want to see his face again.

"yes… well no. I had them last year because of a "incident" that happened when I was 15. Till now I hadn't has the dream often." I spoke clearly.

"hmm…yes I understand," he said "Esme told me what happened. Is there anything that could have led you to have this dream again?" he added. Esme told him? this wasn't the most comfortable subject to talk about.

"no" I lied. He didn't look convinced. He raised his eyebrows in concern.

"yes" I said defeated.

"What might that be?" he said

"Edward" I whispered

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