This chapter is dedicated to Vanilla and Blood! I hope you enjoy it!
After having his ego stomped on, Emmett wasn't in such a jolly mood to Surf anymore, so we all sat down on the color coordinated towels.(Alice's doing of course) I picked up my tank top from its neatly folded position on the ground, and wiped my wet salty hands, and sticky face. Alice, having seeing my actions, pulled out my water bottle from the cooler, and poured the water into my cupped hand while she splashed my face. Once I was pleased, I averted my attention back to the family, in order to discuss the next event of the day.
Alice's voice was the first I heard, "Alright Bella, it's your turn to pick the next activity"
"Seriously? I can choose? By myself? No one else?" My voice started to perk up with every word. I would finally have some say in today's "fun".
"Yes Bella, but don't be too dull, please?"
"Alright! Hmmm what to do…what to do?" I stared out to the ocean, and thought carefully. It would have to be something enjoyable, but something that wouldn't risk the current positioning of my bones. But If I thought of something too boring, they wouldn't be happy. My eyes started looking around the beach, browsing for anything interesting. A few feet a way, a small sand castle, made a light bulb spring on top of my head, and a smile spread on my face.
"OK, Alright, I got it! We can build Sand Sculptures!" A low groan came from the group, so I decided to explain my decision more.
"No guys it will be fun! Listen, everyone will have an hour to build anything of their choice. But because of the simple fact, I am a human, I will not participate. Instead I'll be a judge of the work. The person who wins gets to choose the next activity…and a feel of pride." I smiled, hopefully getting them to like my idea.
Surprisingly everyone nodded and seemed happy to accept a challenge. Esme even stood up and announced she would like to participate as well. Carlisle, too relaxed, promised to join in the next event.
"Ok everyone on my mark I will start the timer-Wait, um one second people, I don't have a timer," Right on cue Alice showed up with a little yellow timer, and a bunch of large buckets, and utensils with anything you could imagine; which she handed out to everyone.
"Ok well thanks to our psychic I now have one. Like I said, on my mark you can start. The rules are you can't destroy someone else's work, and you can use anything on the beach, meaning nothing we brought, excluding the utensil thingies. With that being said, on your marks, Get set…..GO!" I started the timer, and sat on a towel next to Carlisle's.
After that I only caught blurred images of my family running around, trying to win the contest. What could I do for an hour? I turned around and a saw a tote bag with my name on it. Attached to it was a letter. I pulled off the paper and read it.
Hey Bella! I knew you would end up bored at some point and brought you a bag of different games to keep you entertained. Im sure Carlisle would love to play with you. Have fun!
Love, Alice
I smiled and pulled the bag towards my legs. I looked inside and saw 4 decks of playing cards, a mini chess and checkers board, a game called "mastermind" and some sort of electronic device. I picked it up and read the name on it, "Sidekick". What's a sidekick? I tried opening it, and Carlisle, noticing my struggle, took it from me, chuckling, and flipped the screen.
"Thanks," I was amazed at this small object…Amazing.
I started browsing through it and found out I could use the internet. I entertained myself for about 30 minutes and then got bored. I pulled out the mastermind, and asked Carlisle to join me. He gladly agreed and told me what I had to do.
"Ok its simple, I will secretly put 4 colors in this slot," He turned it around so I could see, "Then you have has many chances as the board allows space, to guess it. If you guess a color right and its in the right position I will mark it with a red pin for each color correct; If one of your colors is correct, but not in the right place, I will place a white pin for each one. Understand?" He had been pointing at each piece and parts of the game board, so I easily understood and began to play. I began guessing first. Rather quickly we played 4 games, I twice, and Carlisle twice. I was able to guess his color assortment after 5 tries the first time, but wasn't as lucky the second time. Carlisle, of course, broke my code both turns with more than 5 slots to spare each time. I glanced down at the timer and right on cue it beeped, announcing the one hour to be complete.
"Ok everyone times up! Set down you tools and your sand! I have Carlisle to tell me if you do otherwise, do not underestimate me," I noticed them all stop in their tracks and drop everything. Emmett, trying to be sly, walked slowly out of my eye sight with a bucket.
"That means you too Emmett!" He sheepishly dropped the container and walked to his creation.
I turned around and saw Carlisle observing each piece carefully, smiling.
"Carlisle, would you mind helping me judge the winner? You certainly must have more of an eye for art than I," I smiled and hoped he would agree.
"And, you don't want 5 vampires mad at you for not picking their sand sculpture," His face showed obvious amusement.
"Yeah, well that too," I smugly walked to the first sculpture, while Carlisle followed me.
I stopped dead in my tracks and felt my bottom lip drop.
"A-Alice…It's a-amazing…" my eyes scanned her sand creation. The beautiful shop was designed with a round, wooden like door, and had perfectly sculpted head boards placed around the perimeter of the wall.
Above everything was a large sized frame, displaying words in cursive, which read "Bella Boutique".
I smiled at her, touched. The French windows were complimented with flower pots, molded below it. One window was slightly opened, and showed there was more to be fascinated by inside.
She saw me ogling the window curiously, and turned to open one of the doors. I swiftly stepped inside, only to feel my mouth drop, and my eyes widen once more. She had truly out done herself. I took it all in, and found myself gawking at it all. In the far back, was a counter, made of sand of course, complete with a cash register, a phone, and a computer. Beyond the desk, were 6 doors, which I guessed to be the fitting rooms. They had the same stylish curve as the French windows, and were made of white sand, instead of the golden color found at the beach. What amazed me the most though, and made me want to bow at Alice's feet, was the fact she had actually made clothing to fill the Boutique.
Along the side walls, were shelves, with neatly folded multi colored sand clothing piled on top. You could easily recognize each article of clothing. The shelves held mostly sweaters, jackets, jeans, fashionable purses, and totes. In the very center of the store was a stand complete with 5 shelves holding over 50 bottles of Perfume, titled "A&B", 'clever'. Around it were professionally done tables, and beautifully designed racks. She had tank tops, tee shirts, sweat pants, long sleeve shirts, mini skirts, shoes, and much more, all in different sizes. There was even a table, over flowing with Accessories to match everything. Hoops of every size; studs of every shape; bracelets with every charm you could imagine, and different styles; Necklaces with a variety of pendants and large heavy ones. Scarves, and bows, you name it. I finally closed my mouth and turned too see Alice watching us.
"Wow, Alice you have truly out done yourself. This is amazing! No amazing doesn't begin to cover it!" She smiled proud of her work and I heard someone mutter behind me.
I turned and saw Emmett muttering to himself like a 5 year old. The rest of the family was there as well, gawking at the site before them.
"I agree Alice, this was beautifully done, and I applaud you," Carlisle was grinning, just as amazed as I.
"Ok, I have seen Alice's piece, on to the next!" I smiled, extra curious to move on, and be amazed.
Esme was the first to head out, claiming hers was the next to come. We followed her 5 seconds after, finally done praising my perky sister.
My reaction to Esme's masterpiece was no different then my reaction to Alice's. It was not as large, not at all, but greatly detailed, divine, and held great emotion.
There in front of me was Esme's greatest dream. Long, layered, flowing hair settled nicely down the small of her back and curled slightly at the ends. Many eyelashes lined her large loving eyes, looking at the small baby in her arms, with longing. Her cheekbones were slightly noticeable, and she had a perfectly sized nose. Her chin prominent, but softened by her full lips. A lock of hair that had escaped, swept across her face. I traveled down her shoulders, into the small miracle she held.
The baby's innocent eyes were lined with eyelashes, resembling his mothers, and were staring intently into hers. Its right arm was stretched out, grasping the sandy fabric flowing down her curves. The other was holding her pinky tightly, unwilling to let go, while a set of toes, poked out of the blanket it was wrapped in. Lying softly on the baby's cheek was his mother's hand. I glanced back up, and began observing her dress. Thin straps held the silk like creation on her shoulders. It fit like a glove around her curves, all the way down to her legs, until it disappeared into the sand. I then noticed for the first time a small plaque that read "Unconditional Love". My eyes were no longer just amazed, but filled with awe. Esme had created filled with such emotion, from lifeless sand. So much that I felt a warm tear roll down my cheek. It wasn't as big as the first sculpture I had seen, but just as detailed and just as priceless. What shocked me the most though was, she had created something as boring as sand into something so extravagant. I was at loss for words, and couldn't de-glue my eyes from the sight that was lying before me. I forced my body to turn towards my mother, and smiled a toothy smile.
"Esme, words escape me at the moment, the only words I can think of cant describe the emotion this sculpture portrays," We all stayed staring at the masterpiece for few more seconds, before I turned, unwillingly too the next sculpture.
The next one was of my angel. This time instead of my jaw dropping, my hands flew up to my cheeks, and gasped. My eyes glistened and my heart raced, could I love this man anymore than I did already? Yes.
Edwards's piece was of a majestic, sharp, gorgeous lion; and a soft, beautiful, lamb; cuddled together in perfect harmony. He used the golden brown sand on the beach to make up his lion, and the white sand, Alice had used, for his lamb. The lion's stance was calm, yet protective; while the lamb was cuddled in the lion's sandy fur, and its eyes were vulnerable, yet brave. He went into great detail for each animal. The lion's hair around its body was combed back while the long fur around his neck was messy, resembling his hairstyle. One ear was alert, upright; while the other was calm, and down. Its body was muscular, and its paws seemed big and dangerous, yet he felt harmless. Lastly I trailed up to his face, and a perfect nose, and curved mouth. I met its eyes and held my breath, letting out a loud gasp. Those eyes…Those gorgeous topaz eyes! I looked closer and noticed them to be part of a shell. I went over the lamb and thought just how much emotion he had put in their eyes. The lamb had brown eyes, and was lined with small black eyelashes, made of what looked like a thin fiber. Its wool was made by swirls in the sand, creating the illusion of curls. Around their necks was one large necklace with a pendent that read "Forever". I sighed and kissed Edward softly on the cheek.
"Its perfect, Edward," I rested my cheek in my hand and absorbed the love of the moment.
"Hey! That's not fair!" I looked to my right and saw Emmett mumbling to himself again. Of course the one who would ruin the moment.
"What Emmett?" I asked not understanding.
"He's your husband, that's not fair! Edward that's cheating!" Emmett's face was too much for any of us to take and we burst out laughing.
"Ha, don't worry Emmett, Carlisle and I are judging very fairly. Edward was just being sweet," I let out one more chuckle before composing myself.
"Alright, shall we continue?" Carlisle asked to us all, and we moved on.
Yay! So Ill write out Emmett's and Jasper's sculptures in the next chapter because it would take too long to add in this one... I think you guys will like it!
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