Chapter Four

I was exhausted, mostly due to all those emotions that caused a storm inside my mind and heart. Probably this was the reason why I woke up lately in the afternoon. Edward was not by my side, there was also no sign of him checking me during my sleep. He knew I had been angry and after how harsh I treated him yesterday he decided to give me some space.

I needed all the amount of sleep I got. It was refreshing.

I knelt and with closed eyes spoke my pray. To be honest, this was the way to talk to God. He already knew about the murder I witnessed yesterday for I reported whole event as I went to sleep. In the afternoon, after my awakening, I asked for me to be humble, modest and calm. I was Edward's girlfriend or soul mate as he titled me, but I was also an angel, who can't let evil emotions to steer him and that was what I did yesterday. God gave me faith in me and Edward reassuring me that together we will handle this. He said it in the exact same way as Alice cheered me up yesterday.

When I finished and opened my eyes I saw Jasper kneeling beside me.

"Ready?" he asked feeling my surprise.

"Ready." I answered smiling. We had a special connection with Jazz. He held his trust in me. It was hard for him to control his thirst in the vicinity of my person but when I officially moved in to the Cullen's I asked him to trust me and that's what he did. He took my hand, which was an enormous challenge, and said three words I trust you. Since that moment on it has been easier on him as he placed his fate not only in mine but also in God's hands.

"Alice is preparing herself and Rose. She has already managed to take care of Esme and you're up next. Otherwise she will get boys a makeover" he told me. I could hear him begging for me to go to Ali for he knew she will take an extremely good care of him in first row.

"But I don't need Alice to have me dressed or with make-up on." I teased him. Sometimes they all were afraid of Alice when she was in her madness for fashion and Bella's visit was a special occasion the pixie like to use to let her fashion talent get out off of a leash.

"LaLa!" he exclaimed decisively. "Please…"

"Alright then, if you insist" I laughed and stopped with what I saw after leaving the room. Emmett and Carlisle were at the door listening if I agree. Their faces painted with concern.

"Guys?" I had no idea what to say as I saw them so stressed. "I am going to lion's cave next, don't worry. And by the way what are you wearing tonight?" I was curious of what Alice had come for them up since she wanted us all to look very elegant and glamorous.

"Good, old tuxedos" Emmett answered when he stood straight and patted his chest as if he was taking a small piece of dust from his shirt. Carlisle just smiled and nodded.

"Wow! You will all look wonderful. Alice knows what she is doing." It was true. I was absolutely sure that with their beauty beyond human understanding, my dad and brothers will look amazing in tuxedos. I can't wait to see them all in black and white with their shirts ironed and buttoned up. I must watch out not to faint, especially with Edward by my side. To me he was already gorgeous and in so elegant clothes he must have had a look of a young Adonis. I think I must wait to see them as I have to be patient, humble and calm, even cold-blooded for Bella's visit.

Unfortunately, I haven't seen Edward since yesterday and now he wasn't even there among guys. Nevertheless Jazz was pulling me towards his and Alice's bedroom. He stopped before the door.

"If you need any help you can count on me. I mean, any time and any place…" he didn't have time to finish as I was practically pulled inside the room by the invisible palm of Alice with a loud scream: "Aaaa… it's good that you're here!" I only hope that Jazz would know how grateful I am for his offer as the wave of partial relief flooded me, for now though I was in lion's cave for the beast, who looked and talked like a lamb, to change me into a supermodel, who I certainly was not.

I was settled on a large, twisting hairdressers-like chair in front of a huge mirror with small shelves all around it and different, very colorful glasses full of cosmetics placed on them. Behind me stood Alice, Esme and Rose - all three looking stunning.

Esme was wearing simple black dress with only one wrap on her shoulder that was decorated with big white bow. On her feet you could see shining black stilettos that added just the pinch of being perfect to her whole outfit. She had subtle make-up and her hair were taken to a side and held up with black comb put in her loose hair that allowed small pearls in her ears to be seen.

Rosalie had a beautiful gown kept in the shades of black and white as well. It was strapless white slip covered with a black lace with flowery motive additionally decorated with two wide pieces of black material around her waist and just beneath the chest. Her gold hair fell as a cascade to her back. She also covered her palms and arms with long gloves. Her neck was jeweled with a black necklace.

Alice had an amazing evening gown whole in black detailed with a white ribbon with a flowery details going from her chest to her hips and a pearl necklace, too. She had ironed her hair so that they were straight around her face. She wore the most visible make-up on mostly due to the smoky eyes. She had black stilettos similar to those on Esme's feet.

Taken altogether Esme, Rose and Alice would shatter the ground on thousands of men.

"So, as I can see, we are having Black&White theme party, yes?" I asked to break the silence and Alice tensed gaze somewhere around my chest. It was intimidating how she looked at me with the expression of extreme concentration on her face.

"That's right" Esme said as she patted me on my shoulder understanding how I felt. She was going through the same few hours ago.

"But Alice, there is one tiny problem…"

"There are tons of quite big problems! You have slept for hours! It is already afternoon! It's so late and I have so small time left and so much to do with you! What else is there to bother me, ha?" Ooops, she was already angry, I shouldn't have touched this subject, but…

"I can't wear black." I spat it out as quickly as a lightning shot would last.

"What?!" Alice exploded while Rose just grinned for Alice almost started to rip her hair out of her head.

"Well, of course." Esme interrupted and Alice sent her one of her murderous glances.

"Alex can't wear black clothes. Besides none of us have ever seen her in anything except white. Don't you recall Alice?" mom asked as if it was something really striking. Honestly, it was cause angels wore only white clothes as a symbol of all values they represent. We are the embodiments of all goodness, purity, innocence, compassion, mercy and love what other color gives all those positive emotions. Only white.

"But Alice don't worry. There is a way…" I started.

"What way?" she sighed without energy.

"Remember, I can do some 'cool' stuff with changing my clothes. I only have to…"

"Clap in your hands and there you go! Great! I will draw you what to wear, you will clap and that's it" she finished the sentence for me. Her mood swings must have driven Jazz crazy. A minute ago she was furious, then depressed and now she is chipper as a birdie. She took a pen and with vampire speed sketched me a beautiful dress with lace just beneath the chest with bare back as I needed space for my wings. No jewelers needed as well as no shoes as I wanted to appear in my true angel form with the tiara with the white dove and crystal heart in its beak on my forehead and small tear-like pieces of gold on my palms and feet.

We all gasped when Alice put away the pencil.

"Here you go!" she almost shouted.

"Alice…"

"What now?!" she shouted at me with wrath and impatience in her voice.

"I need no shoes" I exclaimed

"Yes, you do! You certainly do! There is no way you would be barefoot. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! I won! You need shoes. Now clap!" she ordered.

"You have to leave or I will cause I must transform and my glow would be too intensive for your eyes."

"Oh my God!"

"It's ok now. Go to basement, honey, but watch out we hid all furniture there including the piano. There is no much place left." Esme said after Alice loud sigh.

"I'll be fine" I gave Esme a peck on the cheek and said I would be back soon. Alice pushed the drawing of my dress into my hands and directed to open the door through which I flew quickly away from her sight. I found basement, it was really crowded with sofas and chairs and the piano. The piano… Edward…

I looked at the picture, focused really intensely, then transformed. The light was all over me as I curled myself up. My wings appeared first. Then one beam covered my body with a short dress all in white. Small dove came down from heaven and put small crystal coming from my heart on my forehead catching it in its small, now silver beak. Then the golden tiara embracing the dove with the crystal heart and a ribbon similar to acanthi leaves appeared on my forehead. Small tear-like pieces of gold were plastered to my hands and feet. Then I clapped once and the white ribbon encircled my body covering it with the sketched by Alice dress. I was ready. I took the long material into my hands and ran back to Alice so she could fix me there and there if she desired. Before leaving the cellar though, I heard something sounding like the word "breathtaking" or maybe I only thought I heard it.

As I entered her room I could see Alice was pleased with the result. She only took my short hair away from my face and brushed it creating a small bun. She smiled and complimented her own work.

"I'm genius! Let's go down. Bella will be here in few minutes. She will face us in the garden."

Few minutes, few minutes, few minutes…

We met boys waiting for us at the last step of the stairs. Esme went first and was safely down with Carlisle at her side. Then Rosalie and Alice found themselves in Emmet's and Jasper's arms. I was the last one to go. I was nervous as I never made such an entrance. Additionally, Edward was not there and instead of his I met Carlisle's hand. He bowed and gave me his hand. I blushed a little and took the last step bravely. Emmett whistled which was the reason why Rose had to hit him lightly.

We all laughed.

Few minutes, few minutes, few minutes…

We entered the garden and faced its north side for Alice told that was the direction Bella headed at us. My hands trembled as I let Carlisle's arm for they, together with Esme stood in front, then Emmett holding Rose close to him, Jazz and Ali holding hands , then…

Edward!

He made no move towards me as I passed him and took my place at the end of the row. He really looked gorgeous in his white tuxedo with a black bow-tie. I wanted to think that he picked that model to match my white dress what would make me a bit moved. Unnecessary angel emotions…

We all waited in silence.

Few minutes, few minutes, few minutes…

Finally she appeared at the verge of the garden. She slowed down to reach us in a human speeded walk. She was indeed stunning. She had a sexy red beaded evening gown with a touch of black lace on it. Her eyes matched perfectly the color of the dress – they were red with a shade of crimson. That means she was not a vegetarian like my family. Another thing that was rather visible was quite thick layer of make-up she had on her face including red lipstick.

Red lipstick I've seen before. But where? This thought occupied my mind long enough not to pay attention to welcoming words Carlisle had spoken in behalf of us all and of course the hugs they exchanged with each other. Bella stopped in front of each couple and said hello to Emmett, who hugged her coldly instead of getting her up as he once used to. Rose did the same, only Alice gave her warmer welcome. Obviously, they were very close before Bella left. Jazz was relieved that she wasn't a human anymore and hugged her, too. Then it was Edward's turn and Bella just threw her arms around his neck and kissed him rather passionately on the lips!!!

I stood there, watching them kissing and was just frozen in shock. This was totally unexpected. I felt a painful sting in my heart. She left the signs of lipstick on his lips when he broke the kiss.

The red lipstick! The same as I saw on the body of that bitten with extreme cruelty man, only a day before! Oh my God! She was the predator, the murderer, who did such a terrible thing to the innocent! It was her!

"Edward" she said cockily and then measured me with her crimson eyes from the bottom of my head to my tiptoes. I was praying when she did that, praying silently in my mind not to let the evil emotions steer my behavior. She kissed my Edward in front of my own eyes and now she was just taking a note on me. I am an angel created out of pure goodness. I am calm, humble and polite. I kept repeating that as if it was my mantra.

"You have quite an interesting companion, Carlisle. Who is or maybe shall I rephrase myself, WHAT is she?"

"Isabella. I am so glad I can finally meet you" I answered before anybody else could say anything. I was calm, humble and polite. I reached my hand towards her and she took it not without a moment of hesitation. Then I was shocked with the wave of negative emotions coming from her: cold-blood, cruelty, no mercy or love. She wanted to kill and enjoyed it, I felt the pain of hundreds of her victims, whom she took their life away with the usage of brutal force as an element of having more fun during murders. I heard them screaming in pain and begging for her to stop, to finally kill them as that was the ultimate relief from the suffering she was getting them through. For a moment I was surrounded only with the blackness of her soul. Horror! I regained control over myself and blocked the emotions only to my body and mind for Jazz not to feel it. I didn't want him to feel such terrible pain. She had no idea what was happening to me.

"It's Bella, just Bella" she smirked.

"Of course." I answered in a weak voice.

"Maybe we will enter the house?" Carlisle offered. Bella just turned around and started walking towards the door.

I couldn't move. I was paralyzed with what I have witnessed. I thought I would fall but somebody held me. Edward stood behind my back and kept me around my waist with one hand while with the other he caught my own.

"Remember, I am here for you and I love you more than anything in this world as you are one to me." He whispered to my ear as he led me inside the home.

"I LOVE YOU, SUNSHINE" I sent him this message telepathically. "I am sorry for everything" I added.

"I know" I heard his voice in my head.

It was only the beginning but it was marvelous to know that he will support me during this whole night and that I am his whole world now as he reassured me about it with each single step we made together.

hi guys! finally a short author's note :D writing makes me really happy and the story goes better and better. I hope you think that, too. I want to know your opinions so R&R! on my profile I added the pictures of how I imagined the outfits of the characters and what kind of melody is the one Edward hummed to LaLa in chapter 1. some of you may be angry about how I pictured Bella but Edward was afraid of how the change would affect her. In my story it was very negative twist. watch out for the next chapter as the party is just starting ;p