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I woke to the faint scent of pancakes wafting from downstairs. Rolling over to my side and stretching, I mumbled, "You're too good to him Alice…"
Making no effort to clean myself up, I joined the party in the kitchen- bed head and all.
"Morning!" Alice chimed, serving Charlie a huge plate of pancakes. In response, I hugged her and waved at Charlie, only concentrating on getting some coffee in my system.
"Here." She smiled and handed me a fresh cup of coffee with exactly two packets of sugar.
"Thanks Alice! It's almost like you knew exactly what I was looking for…" I trailed off, coughing off a laugh.
"I just know you too well." She covered her talent better than I did.
"What are you girls up to today?" Charlie questioned through a mouthful of breakfast. I shrugged, hoping he would take it as a hint that I didn't care but of course, Alice launched into a complete description of our whole afternoon.
Except for the part where we would be talking to Carlisle. That part was Cullen business only.
After we convinced Charlie that today would be a very good day for a fishing trip, Alice unleashed her full power and tried to morph me into a total perfect bride.
"Of course," she smiled slightly, only pausing to rub some more cleansing beads on my face before continuing, "We'll wash your hair today but I'll do it perfectly tomorrow."
I rolled my eyes and agreed, "Of course, there's no other way!"
She laughed her enchanting purr and continued to poke and prod at my hair, looking for something she had missed.
"There," she stood back to observe her work, "You look perfect."
I blushed and wiped off the crap she had smeared on my already raw face. "Thanks again Alice. I don't even want to imagine what I would look like if I didn't have you."
Her face went serious as she solemnly said, "It wouldn't be pretty." I pretended to glare at her but failed miserably, her laugh way to infectious.
"Are you ready to talk to Carlisle yet?" she asked me for the second time today. The first time she had asked, I said I didn't want to think about it so soon.
But, this time I nodded and took hold of her hand firmly. I secretly wished it could be Edwards' hand I was holding.
Carlisle and Esme were already waiting for us in the downstairs dining room, sitting gracefully like statues and just as perfect looking.
"My dearest Bella…" Esme greeted me with a kiss on the cheek, which I returned. "Hello Esme, Carlisle."
Carlisle nodded, obviously in deep thought about the task he had. Or more so, the task he had to watch his son endure.
Esme took his hand and said something so fast and quietly, I was sure only another vampire would be able to understand it.
"So… Bella," Carlisle smiled in my direction and took on a very professional manner.
"As we all know, your wedding is drawing near and with that cause of celebration, another matter arises. Your wish to become one of us."
He paused stood from his seat, putting one of his hands in his pocket.
"The thought of trying some morphine to subside some of the pain had never seemed to cross my mind before now. It is quite certainly an option we are going to try."
I nodded, swallowing the growing lump in my throat.
"Well, there's not a lot left to discuss. But, there is one thing Edward didn't want me to tell you."
(CLIFFIE !)
