I'm really, really sorry!!! I've been having a hard time these days, but I'm trying my best to continue. School is almost over so during summer, I would have more chapters out. I'm so sorry about the late update. I feel really guilty. Anyway, it's here now. I hope you'll enjoy. This is still a flashback.

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer still owns Twilight, no matter how much I like it.

Recap of the previous chapter:

blinked a couple of times as a bright light hit my eyes,, and when I got my sight back, I gasped.

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Chapter 8: Celebration

This place is fabulous! I love it! It looks too beautiful!

Just then, Edward hugged me from behind and whispered, "Again. Happy birthday Bella." He whispered.

It was just like a buffet, but more beautiful. There were two, long, rectangular table covered in a smoky blue cloth. Eight plates, and glasses were there, already set up in place. There were no food in sigh, that's why I wondered how we would eat. That was answered when I saw another table on the far right side of the beautiful garden. And another small table beside it,… I frowned. Ugh! Presents! That table was for the gifts. I calmed myself down, remembering that I promised to get it over with, just for now. Instead, I replaced my frown with a smile.

"I can't believe this." I murmured. Then I heard them chuckling. I spun around, with a smile on my face.

I saw them, still chuckling and I smiled.

"Thank you so much you guys!" I squealed.

"No problem." Emmett answered, then he walk towards me.

"You know Bella. It was actually me who decorated this place. And since I know that you only like a simple party, I made it simple." Emmett told me, putting his arm around me. The other groaned while I laughed.

"Actually," Edward said, "this is a group effort. There are more actually, and you'll see it soon." Edward smiled.

"There's more?" I asked in disbelief.

There can't be more. And I'm afraid that when they say more, they meant, a lot. I just hope they wont over do it again.

"Let's get it started!" Emmett yelled.

Just as he did. I heard a noise. Then I saw it. There were people hiding. There are people here. Now. At my birthday.

I groaned.

They hurriedly fixed the tables and there were more food and a lot of presents. As they were done fixing everything in just a couple of minutes, they gathered and faced me.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA!" They all shouted together.

I wasn't able to move, I don't even know what to say. My mind is in a total chaos right now. Questions on my head.

What are they doing here? How did they know? Why didn't I notice that something was definitely up? How could they do this to me? Am I going to snap soon? What am I going to do?

I got a grip of myself and I just accepted that Alice always go over bored. What else is there to expect from her?

I groaned, this is not what I wanted. I turned to Alice.

"And I actually thought you didn't go over bored." I stated.

"And I thought that you're gonna play along with me." Alice countered.

Oh great! She caught that. I sighed.

"Bella, look!" Alice chirped, pointing to a huge 3 layered cake. White, with blue, pink and grey frosting. Flower and leaf designs, and words that stated, 'Happy birthday Bella! We all love you!' I stared at it in disbelief. This is too much. I went near the cake and examined it. It looks pretty and something caught my eye. Right below the words in the cake was a small paper and it said, "Read the words in the cake and add this to it, 'And if you don't love us, I'll sue you!' by Emmett and Alice"

I read it again and I laughed. I turned to Alice and Em.

"Don't worry Em and Alice, I love you too." I laughed and they grinned, knowing that I read the letter.

'What are we standing here for? Let's get the party started!" Emmett announced and everyone cheered.

Edward came towards me and grabbed my wrist. He lead me to our seat, together with the Cullens. I saw my dad walk towards me and I stood up to go to him.

As I made my way, he smiled. I ran to him, thankfully not tripping, and hugged him.

"Happy birthday Bells." he told me.

"No wonder you weren't at home. You knew all along." I accused.

Charlie grinned. "Well, Alice got me." He defended. No question that.

"Come sit with us dad." I offered.

"Naw. I'll sit there. You go have fun." He said, pointing to my classmates parents.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

He nodded. " I'm sure Bells. You go. It's your day." He insisted.

"Well. Okay then." I answered.

I gave him a big hug before I left. I walked back to our table and just when I was about to sit down, Emmett grabbed me and said, "Come on! The food will get cold."

I laughed at that. I grabbed Edwards hand and he smiled. He stood up and Emmett rolled his eyes.

"Fine. You guys want the food to get cold, so be it, but I'm not sharing my warm plate." He said and ran to the buffet before anyone could even have a chance to get there.

I laughed. "What's up with him and warm food anyway?"

"He never eat food that went cold." Edward answered.

"Well that answers it." I mused.

Me and Edward walked hand in hand towards the food and Emmett was still there, deciding what to get.

I got a few stuff in my plate and the night went by.

I had a whole lot of fun. The Cullens prepared games, and I was laughing the whole time at Emmett. He played pranks at Mike for a lot of times too. Jessica and Lauren were gawking at me the whole time. It was a blast. I must still admit, this is the most fun birthday I had ever had, and the funniest too.

It was already 10:40 and the party had just ended. I helped out in cleaning while Charlie already went home. Alice also asked permission from Charlie to let me sleep over.

I took my sandals off and laid it to the ground. My feet hurts a lot, from running, walking and jumping, yes, I was jumping.

Emmett got this crazy idea and decided that we play hop scotch, wearing heels, and of course, he joined. He was actually planning it all along because he brought boots with heels. Then we played dress up, but instead of the girls getting a make over, it was the guys. Alice made them wear skirts, wigs, make up and tank tops, but it was Emmett who won the crowd during the fashion show, and yes, they had a stage for that.

Tyler, Mike, Conner, Emmett, surprisingly, Edward and Jasper too, but I must admit they looked gorgeous. We all had a good laugh at the boys.

Like I said, today was the most funniest and fun birthday that I have ever had.

We were finishing up, and Alice was as excited as when there were new sales on the mall. I rolled my eyes.

Alice walked towards me, grinning, carrying a huge box full of the cloth they used to cover the tables and chairs.

"Bella, I'm so excited for tonight!" Alice squealed, I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah, we can sleep." I said teasingly, she frowned.

"No."

"What? You're not letting me sleep? But I'm so tired." I complained, she grinned.

"No. Here's the plan. We watch 3 movies then truth or dare then you go to your happy place with Edward." She said, not caring whether I'm tired or not.

I sigh in defeat. I could never win against Alice.

"Fine, but only 1 movie. I'm so tired." I said, she frowned.

"No." She said in a final tone.

"Only 1 and I'll buy you 1 designer." This, I could live with.

"How about shoes?" Alice asked.

"1 pair only. You already got Edward buying you 4 pairs and 5 pairs is a little too much already." I countered.

"Nothing's too much Bella. Keep that in mind." She said smiling. That smile said something, and it spells three words: You got it!

Then she went away, while I continued stacking up the plates that Jasper cleaned.

After cleaning, we headed straight to the Cullens' house while Carlisle and Esme headed towards their house.

As planned, Alice dragged me to her room and dressed me up for the night. I wore an orange pajama while she wore a yellow one.

When we went down stairs, everyone was there, and the movie was just beginning. Alice ran towards Jasper and sat beside him on the light brown carpet. Emmett and Rosalie were already in a love seat, sitting on the couch to the right while Edward was waiting for me on the couch in the middle. I sat beside him and he smiled.

"So, what are we going to watch?" I asked Edward.

"We're watching Saw." Edward answered with a smile.

"Oh…" I said, and the movie started.

All those times I was screaming and hiding my face on Edward's chest and half way on the movie, sleep overtook me.

"Why did she sleep?!" I heard Alice whine. I guess I'm not yet fully asleep, but I'm still so tired so I didn't bother to open my eyes.

"Wake her up!" Alice ordered.

"Alice, she's had a big night. Let her rest." Edward said.

"But she can't play truth or dare with us." Alice whined again.

"No. If she's not playing, I'll have her for a week." Alice threatened, though I'm asleep, she's still threatening me and Edward. Now that's nice.

"You'll play with us, won't you Eddie." Emmett said out of no where.

"Don't call me that! And yes Alice, I'll play with you." Edward sighed.

"But it'll be more fun if—," Edward cut her off.

"No." He said in a hard voice, that I know even Rose or Em wouldn't argue with. Everyone was quiet.

"Fine." Alice grumbled, finally breaking the silence.

Then, sleep finally went in, giving me a peaceful dream.

Me and Edward, on a meadow, lying on the grass full of beautiful flowers in different colors. We were watching the clouds, laughing at the forms we made from the clouds. Suddenly, Edward stopped laughing abruptly. I paused to look at him. I was so shock to see him. The sunlight was shining upon him and his skin was shining like a million shards of diamonds. I touched him and his skin was ice cold. I sat up, and Edward did too. Just then, the clouds turned grey and his skin was back to normal, but his skin looked paler.

"Edward…" I trailed off. He glared at me.

"Bella, I have to leave." He said, voice cold as ice. I flinched back.

"No. No! Don't leave me!" I said, hysteria clear on my voice.

"I'm sorry Bella. I have to." He said. He turned around and ran fast, too fast for a human.

"No! No! Don't leave me!" I screamed out uselessly. He went into the dark and never came back. I feel on the now wet grass and cried.

"Bella." A voice suddenly called out. I stooped crying and saw the sun starting to shine again.

"Bella." The voice said again. I am now blinded by the sunlight and I felt my eyes open into reality.

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I'm so sorry again. By the way, the flashback ends at chapter 10. I hope you like it! Please, I'm begging you to review, it always makes my day and it will help me write the story too. Please review! Thanks!