When I walked inside a local bistro Alice and Rosalie were already sitting at a table in the back. Eric was waiting outside in the car as Angela and Ben were going to the hotel to get everything in order for the event I was expected to be later that night. I walked toward the table an greeted them both before sitting down. They both smiled brightly at me and told me they ordered drinks but not lunch yet.

"Thanks for meeting me." I smiled after the waiter took my drink order and handed me a menu.

"Of course Bella you sounded very upset on the phone. Did my brother do something? Because I will kick his skinny ass." Alice said fierce. Which made me laugh.

"No butts to kick here in the States I am afraid." I joked and turned serious. "Edward didn't do anything wrong. I had an argument with my father this morning and my mother mentioned something to me and it got to me."

"Why did you have an argument and what did your mom say?" Alice asked and took a sip of her iced tea. The waiter took take moment to bring me my drink. I thanked him and after quickly ordered our lunch.

"My father were mad that I went out yesterday and normally he wouldn't react like that. My brother also did something not to their liking I guess and that caused the whole argument."

"You are an adult Bella why would your parents care that you went to a club?" Rosalie said.

"My family is important in my country and that comes with safety issues? I ditched my security guards to go out with you guys word got back and let's say they weren't happy about it. Even though I am an adult I need to live by certain rules for my safety. It's been like that ever since I can remember and not only for me but also my little brother. I always went with it up until now. Guess I picked the wrong time to be normal for once."certain I let out a sigh and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Oh that suck big time! Do you have a security man running around here?" Alice looked around the small bistro in search of Eric. "I get why you would run away from them though. Have you ever been to a club before last night?"

"Eric is in that black car in front of the bistro." I pointed towards it. "I had never been until yesterday."

"Does Edward know about your security?" Rosalie asked.

"He doesn't. I am planning on telling him soon though. Last night I tried to sneak out and almost ran into Eric and Ben twice. Edward was worried something was wrong. I don't want to give him the wrong impression. I actually ran into Edward the day I arrived here because I was sneaking out of the hotel and was is such a hurry that I didn't see him and spilled his coffee on the street."

"ahww and he offered you a coffee as well?" I nodded and Alice let out a soft squeel. "I knew it and I am glad he did. I would tell him Bella you don't have to worry about him not liking your for having a guy following you around."

"I am probably fussing for no reason." I said with a sigh.

"just be honest with him Bella and nothing can go wrong." Rosalie adviced me.

"I will try." I smiled. "thanks girls."

"Any time Bella you are our friend now and we will be there for you." Alice said and Rosalie nodded in agreement. I hope they think the same when they know the whole truth. Our lunch came at that moment and Alice started talking about her designs. She had some with her and showed them to me. They were gorgeous ballgowns, which I would love to wear to a ball in the near future. We gushed over fabrics and design for the next 30 minutes while eating our lunch. Rosalie had to go and left us an hour later, which left Alice and me in the small bistro.

"What are you doing the rest of the afternoon?" she asked as we waved through the people walking on the busy streets of Seattle.

"I need to get ready for an event later tonight but I have a couple hours to spare."

"Good let's have some fun before you have to leave. Oh you have to show me your outfit! Can I help you get ready?" Alice was bouncing on the balls of her feet with the biggest eyes I have ever seen. The eyes Puss in Boots uses to confuse his enemies. My God those eyes were dangerous! "Pleeeeaaaseee Bella?"

"Alice I'm not sure…"

"Please Bella? We can go to my shop and pick out one of my dresses."

"Ugh.. Fine Alice you can help me." I sighed and hooked my arm in hers. "Lead me to that shop of yours."

Alice smiled brightly at me and started dragging me along. On our way she pointed out all the small boutiques that were worth visiting or small restaurants that had amazing cuisine. Not long after we walked into another street with a lot of boutiques. Alice stopped in front of a white store with the name Breaking Dawn Fashion on the windows is a elegant font. She walked inside and I quickly followed. She said a quick hi to the girl behind the counter and lead me to the back of the store where there was a small workshop in the back, shelves were filled with different kinds of fabric and other items you need for making clothing.

"A month ago I opened this. It's a small store but I love it. The work space is just what I need." She announced proudly.

"Alice it looks amazing." I walked towards a mannequin that had a beautiful emerald green dress on it that Alice was still working on. "This dress looks beautiful Alice."

"Thanks! Wait till you see it when it is finished. Anyways what kind of event are you going to?"

"It is a dinner with the representitives of my country. The Ambassadors, politicians and people who work for the ambasy. It's black tie but not a too stricked of a dress code although it is preferred that the dress is not to short." I eyed another mannequin that had a dress that seemed so short that you could almost see your butt if you would wear it. Don't get me wrong it is a pretty dress but not right for the occasion or for me period.

"So that black lace dress won't be the one. That is a shame you would look amazing in it, but I get that you need to be classy and not slutty." She winked at me and walked towards a rack with several dresses all different colors. She grabbed a midnight blue one and handed it to me. "try on this one. It isn't short but also not an evening gown, I designed it for my new spring lineand it think you will fit into it without needing to alter it."

Alice walked towards the door and locked it. I raised my eyebrow at her questioning why.

"Best you try it on here. No one has seen this one yet not even the staff that works here. Now come on try it on."

I quickly undressed so I was in my underwear and slipped on the dress. Alice helped me zip it up and turned me around so I was facing her. She quickly checked of. Everything was alright but I knew it was perfect it fitted me like a glove and the lace detailing was stunning and classy with a bit of sparkle on the neckline, which wasn't a v neck that would show of my breast, thank God because otherwise I had to say no to this one.

"It is Perfect!" Alice squeeled. "and I have the perfect clutch to go with it!"

She walked toward the store as I looked in the mirror. Yes this was the perfect dress.

~~~~~~~Later that day~~~~~~~

Alice and I went to her house to get make-up and other things she thought she needed. That girl had a whole suite case with her! Now we're in my suite getting ready.

"Wow Bella this suite is amazing. Being a diplomat sure has it's perks."

"it also has a lot of cons though." I closed my eyes as Alice started on my make-up and took a deep breath and relaxed on the chair I was sitting at. When she was done she worked on my hair.

"All done" she says after thirty minutes. "time for the dress."

Again Alice helped me zip up and moved towards my closet. "now for shoes…. Oh my God Bella you have some beautiful pairs! And laboutins those are perfect! Never seen those before how did you get them? "

"It's from their upcoming line. My mother likes fashion too and always knows how to get the newest things." I didn't want to mention that I actually got them from the fashion brand. For some reason what royalty wear it important and it sells. Look at Dutchess Kathrine, what ever she wears everyone want to wear as well and brands and designers know that.

"You lucky bitch" she said in a joking manner. Which was something I had to get used to. When everything was in place Alice let me twirl around in front of her and I let out a small laugh. "Bella you look like a princess. Edward would combust if he saw you like this!"

I thanked her and had to swollow and blushed… only if she knew how right she was.