Hi, y'all…sorry for the delay, I hated to keep you waiting to see what happened next. Thankfully, here for your enjoyment is chapter four. I hope that you all love it. I started writing chapter five; I hope to have it up sometime next week. I'd hate to disappoint you. This chapter is just a little about Alice, though mostly Bella before their vacation. Though I think it's very important to the over all story, because it gives us a look into what Bella is feeling. A big thank you to my new beta FrozenFire676, you're the best for taking your time to assist me in my hour of need. Now for your pleasure,

Chapter 4 Bella's Memory

Part 1

Alice, once more her cheerful self, headed toward her car the next morning. This fact was not lost on her family as they followed her out. It was raining cold drops, but Alice didn't even feel one. She danced airily to her new car, the canary yellow Porsche, nor being able to remember when she'd been so happy. Jasper watched with wonder, it looked as if years had fallen away from his love. Whatever could have happened to make her so joyful?

Early that morning, he had returned to her room to find her standing in front of the mirror. She was twirling and looking at herself from every angle. Her beautiful short brown hair was framing her gorgeous face. All the painful confusion of the night before had been erased. She had smiled at him, and said "what do you think?"

He had grinned finding her adorable and told her, "you're beautiful as always love."

She had bitten her lip, considering, and then nodded "thank you Jasper, I am sorry that I've been distant. I guess I just have a lot on my mind." She had said, looking back at him apologetically.

Now they were racing toward town and Alice was singing. It was mystifying to everyone, especially Alice. She couldn't wait to tell Bella about the vacation, secretly catch her eye, and daydream. She felt like she was flying home. Life felt sweet and real, and the smile that spread across her face, well, it couldn't be stopped by a little rain.

Part 2

Across town, the subject of Alice's desire filled thoughts stood in front of her mirror, frustrated, and without a single clue as of what to wear. She pushed her long brown hair back, behind her shoulders. Starring daggers as if she was willing the mirror it to create the perfect outfit hopeless, she though.

Isn't there anything in this closet to set apart every other day from the last day of my senior year?

She knew deep down inside she was trying to impress Edward. He had seen her in every single outfit she owned, and today should be different. She signed inwardly; she was so tired of being ordinary. Being vulnerable, human and always needing to be taken care of. She turned to the bridal magazines on the shelf. Sometimes she couldn't believe she was getting married in only a few weeks. It was all very exciting and scary.

Sighing, she remembered Jacob, who after the proposal had disappeared. She couldn't help wishing that his love for her wasn't so complete and so deep. It broke her heart to think that he was wondering out there in the woods without a friend. She felt confused and unhappy that her Jacob couldn't be happy for her. No, he was too angry that she wanted to become a vampire like the Cullen's. What an impossible situation she found herself in. She couldn't continue to live without Edward, and of course Alice. Alice was her best friend.

She turned to the clock, Edward would be over soon. She went to the closet and found a pretty top, with lace eyelets that Alice had gotten her. Here was something she hadn't worn before. She grabbed a pair of skinny jeans. Looking back into the mirror, she had to admit she did look pretty. Alice would be pleased to see her wear this shirt. She smiled pleasantly. She had to admit she honestly didn't know what she would do without Alice. She had become so much her solace and strength. More like a sister then a friend. Well no, maybe not a sister. She blushed suddenly when she thought of a shopping trip where she and Alice had gone to Seattle. Alice had explained that the best place for Bella to get a Wedding dress was NYC, but Bella had absolutely refused a trip to New York, so Alice had said 'then I guess we go to Seattle.'

Bella had found herself trying on countless dresses, each one seemingly more beautiful than the last. It had been fun, also, to watch Alice's reaction out of the corner of her eye. Alice had been full of complements that day, telling Bella how beautiful she was and how gorgeous a bride she was going to be. Even so, Bella had noticed how Alice's smile had been forced. As if she was trying very hard to smile; especially whenever Edward's name was brought up. Finally, Bella had thrown caution to the wind.

"Alice" she had said "here try on this dress, I know you love dressing me up," she had giggled and said, "now it's my turn!"

Alice had laughed. Her eyes had seemed sad but there wasn't any of the bitterness in her smile.

Bella remembered how Alice had come out of the dressing room. She had been utterly breathtaking. She couldn't have stopped herself, had she tired, from starring. Both women had stood side by side in the mirror. Bella in the vanilla wedding dress and Alice in her shorter white, elegant dress; in those moments Bella couldn't stop her mind from racing.

"Alice" she had asked casually.

"Yes Bella?"

"Did you wear a wedding dress when you married Jasper?"

She shook her head, "No, I actually never had a wedding."

"Oh" Bella had found herself losing her voice. "Did you ever want one?"

Alice had turned to face her with a sad smile" I've always wanted to have a wedding, if, I guess, the person I loved asked me."

Bella remembered her face turning red with the embarrassing realization that Alice hadn't meant Jasper.

Without another word Alice had squeezed her hand and gone to change.

Now remembering that afternoon, from the comfort of her mirror she realized why she had blushed at the memory. She had thought then how perfect they looked together. She had wanted to tell Alice at that moment how beautiful she was. She had wanted to kiss Alice's cheek, and had been regretful when Alice let go of her hand. Bella blushed more, realizing that she hadn't wanted Alice to let go. It was the strangest memory, and yet with Alice she had to admit; perhaps there was anyways something mysterious about her.

"Don't you look beautiful" Edward said from the doorway as he swept into the room, embracing her, and kissing her forehead.

Bella blushed crimson at Edward finding her thinking about his sister. She wasn't thankful for the first time that he couldn't read her mind.

"Ready to go love?" he said smiling. "Alice can't wait to see you! We better hurry; she has a surprise for you."

"Oh no Edward" Bella said "oh no not another of Alice's crazy surprises."

Edward took her hand and led her out to the car. "A surprise is a surprise Bell; I think this time you're actually going to like what we have planned." As he car started and they began the 10 minute drive to school Bella found she was once more dreaming about a white wedding dress, and Alice.