Scarred

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Bella Pov

"Edward," I said.

"Yes?"

"I really need to change." My new dress was covered in dirt. The once beautiful flowers were now dirty and torn.

"I think you should too. Carlisle is going to be here in five minutes, so hurry." I got up from the couch, and changed into my black dress. I also got out a brush and tried to get out all the dirt and twigs.

"Bella," Angela said coming into the dressing room, "Carlisle is here, and wants to see you."

"I guess I look presentable." I followed Angela back downstairs, and Carlisle was putting his hat on the table.

"Hello Bella, Edward told me what happened," he said looking at me.

"Yes, Edward wanted you to come and see me."

"Well, let's begin." I walked over to the couch that Edward and I was sitting on. Carlisle kneeled in front of me, and started to look at the cuts on my face.

"Angela," Carlisle said.

"Yes sir?"

"I need some warm water and alcohol."

"Okay." Angela left the room and returned with a bowl of water, towels, and a small bottle of alcohol.

"Bella, this may sting, but I have to clean the wounds to prevent infection."

"Sure." Edward held my hand, while Carlisle dipped the towel in the warm water and alcohol. The alcohol touched my face and I winced. A slow, painful burning sensation started on the cuts.

"Okay," Carlisle said, "let's take a look." His fingers ran over my face looking at all the cuts.

"Now, these don't look to deep, and should heal."

"That's great," Edward said.

"But, this one right here," he pointed to the cut with the ring imprint, "may have some scarring, but it is to soon to tell. Clean the wounds everyday."

"Thank you Carlisle," Edward said, shaking Carlisle's hand. Carlisle picked up his hat, and walked out the door.

"I hope these heal before the ball, or Alice will kill me."

"Oh yeah, she called while you were gone. She wants you to see the ballroom for the ball. It's her year to decorate." Knowing Alice, we were in for lots of flowers, lights, and decorations.

"Why does she need my help?" I groaned.

"She wants a second opinion."

"Fun, why can't she go with Rose?""Alice trusts you more. How about a deal, if you go with Alice I will pick you up and we can go out to dinner. How does that sound?"

"I guess I will then. But, it has to be a dinner here."

"Okay. That sounds great." I was mentally planning a very exquisite candle lite dinner for Edward. I could even wear the dress Alice got me for Christmas.

"Earth to Bella!"

"Huh?"

"I said when is the dinner?"

"Oh, tomorrow."

"That sounds great. I have some business to attend to, so I have to go. Will you be okay?""Yep." Edward kissed me quickly, and went to the awaiting car. I walked towards my own personal office and shut the door. I scratched down all I needed for the dinner:

Candle Lite Dinner

5 candles, tablecloth, good china, Chteau Margaux wine

FIRST COURSE

Hors D'Oeuvres

SECOND

Consommé Olga & Cream of Barley

THIRD

Pouched Salmon with Mousseline Sauce, Cucumbers

FOURTH

Filet Mignons Lili, Sauté of Chicken, Lyonnaise, Vegetable Marrow Farci

FIFTH

Lamb, Mint sauce, Roast Duckling , Apple Sauce, Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes

SIXTH

Punch Romaine

SEVENTH

Roast Squab & Cress

EIGHTHCold Asparagus Vinaigrette

NINTH

Pate de Foie Gras Celery

TENTH

Waldorf Pudding, Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly, Chocolate & Vanilla Éclairs, French Ice Cream

The menu was perfect, but I hoped that the cook would make it. I gathered up the menu, and headed towards the kitchen. Tyler, our personal chief, was busily stirring a boiling pot.

"Tyler," I said, "could you please make this for tomorrow's dinner."

"Of course ma'am." I was glad that was taken care of. Next the table.

"Angela!" I yelled.

"Yes," she said coming down the stairs.

"Tomorrow could you set the table with Edward's Mother's good china, silver, and table cloth. And, Edward can't know."

"Of course, anything else?"

"Could you order some nice freesias for the table too?"

"I've got it covered." Angela bounded back up the stairs. The dinner was going to be perfect. Edward just couldn't know about it. For some reason, he knew all of my schemes. It was almost like he could read my mind.( ;-)) Lastly, my outfit. I needed something dressy, but me. Sexy, but sweet. The dress Rose got me was WAY to sexy. I guess the topaz blue with embroidered pearls would be perfect.

Edward would be home soon, so I decide to get the dress ready. The closet was now jam packed with my dresses. Thank god the dress was in the back next to the door. Didn't want to dig in the back for it.

"Bells! I'm home!" Edward yelled.

"Coming!" I ran back down the stairs, and into Edward's waiting arms.

"So, what did you do when I was gone?"

"I'm not telling you. It's a surprise." He started to pout. "Now, are you coming to bed?"

"Only if you are." He yawned. I practically had to carry him up the stairs and into bed."Edward, you work to much."

"I'm good." He fell asleep when his head hit the pillow. I took off his shoes and tucked him in. He really needed this dinner tomorrow.

I hoped you liked it and you must review. The dinner Bella is planning is a first class meal that was served on the Titanic. I thought it would be cool. REVIEW!!!