Disclaimer: Stephanie Meyer OWNS all rights to Twilight. "The One" is of my own creation borrowing my favorite characters from her writings and using them differently and in another way.

A/N: Hello readers! Here is what would have been Part-B of chapter-8, but I turned out to be just as long as any of my other chapters so, I decided to make Chapter-9.

Happy New Year Everyone! I wish you all the best this with this coming year 2011. =D

The One

Chapter – 9

A Once In Lifetime Opportunity, Bella's Birthday


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ENTERING THE LUNCHROOM

Demetri hurriedly walks back to the lunchroom.

'Wow, that was quick D-Man! Were the toilets not to your liking today?' Emmett notes, earning chuckles from the others.

But when Demetri does not make a retort everyone stares at him. He is especially saddened by the eyes so trusting of Angela.

'Angela, darling, can you accompany me for a moment?' The confusion that had almost dissipated not long ago was back full force.

'What? What's the matter Demetri?'

'Please Angie, before it's too late.' He extends his hand to hers. 'In fact you should all come, I fear she may need some friends after this.'

'What? Why?' Demetri is now even more irritated.

'Please Angela, stop asking so many bloody question and just come with me, you need to know this.'

Frightened by his insistence on what he just has to reveal at this very moment she take his hand, stands and walks with him. The others curious themselves without delay follow. What is going on here they all wonder?

At once they all arrive at the door of where Demetri had taken Angela's, they were all rather entertained by the situation unfolding.

As soon as they reach the men's room door Angela pulls back. 'Wait, that is the men's room De, what is in there that is so impor-' Before she can finish Demetri pushes the door open.

'Ah, ah, ah!' A girl shrieks from the inside.

Saying that she is upset is an understatement. 'Demetri, you alarm and bring me here so I can listen to a couple of kids going at-' She stops her rant when a very familiar voice is hear from the inside.

'Come on, say it baby. Who's your daddy? I want to hear you.'

Needless to say they had all walked in and saying the word shocked was complete irony.

'YOU! You're my daddy.'

'Who is? I can't hear you.'

SMACK

'Ow, Eric! That's my ass you're spanking.'

'Come on Vicky, say it. In fact scream nice, loud and proud. WHO IS YOU'RE DADDY?'

'You are, Eric Yorkie, you're my DDDAAADDDDYYYY!'

'UH!'

Heavy breathing and panting could was heard coming from the inside of the stall.

With the exception of Demetri, who was holding her hand, no one else could see the trails of tear streaming down Angela's delicate features. It was killing him to see a girl as special as her like this.

'Thanks, Er! I really needed that. Who knew geek guys could be this good? I can see now why nerdy Angie, likes you so much.'

'Don't call her that Vicky, Angela is a great girl. Besides remember this is just for sex, you know you and I could never be a real couple. I just wish that Angie was more like you sometimes. Confident, bold, daring, risky, naughty and willing to try out new things in the bedroom.'

Each word was just another and another dagger and blow that Eric was giving Angela. Her legs felt like jelly, if it wasn't for Demetri she was sure that she would've fallen by now. He was the rock that was holding her, keeping her from the ground below.

From inside the stall clinks were heard followed steps and a loud CLANK, the stall was now unlocked. 'I know Yorkie. Just remember my favorite quote "Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me? Don't cha baby, don't cha? Don't cha wish your girlfriend was wrong like me? Don't cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me? Don't cha, don't cha?" by The Pussycat Dolls' She says mimicking the song.

'In all honesty, Vic, I do, I really do wish that Angela was more like that.'

Victoria opens the door fully, steps out and turns white as a ghost seeing WHO she is seeing.

'Hey Vic, question…' Eric was fixing his tie when stepped out and saw WHO he saw.

Angela was crying a river flow of tears on Demetri's shoulder and Leah was shooting fire covered razor blades at Eric.

'Angela I can explain.'

'Don't bother, asshole.' Leah says. 'She heard every stupid nonsense word that came out of that shit hole you call a mouth, cocksucker.'

Everyone in the room was in disbelief, not by Leah's bitter, snarky, angry tone; BUT by the language she was using. The normally shy, innocent, reserved, timid girl was not the person shooting truly poison filled insults at Eric at the moment. This was a woman who's had enough of being walked and stomped over.

YAHOO! Jasper thinks, using his inner southern cowboy. Perhaps this will help her come out of the shell she's in.

'I can't believe what I have just witnessed. Nonetheless, it is as real as me standing in the men's room at this very moment. I thought I could trust you, Eric Yorkie. I thought that when I gave you my virginity it was something meaningful and special. NEVER did I think that it was all just about sex to you. Now I realized that it was nothing, but biggest mistake I have ever made.' Angela chock on a sob but continued until her feelings were known to the man that betrayed her. 'You are no better than Leah's ex, Sam. Remember him the guy that you like to call a dickless cocksucking motherfucking shit eating spineless impotent jerk. Yeah that dickless cocksucking motherfucking shit eating spineless impotent jerk, well my friend guess what that is YOU too. It is OVER between us, I will not stay with someone who compares me with the school bike. And has the audacity to say the bicycle is better because of all the oil changes and millage she has ridden.'

'No, Angie don't…' Tears were coming to Eric's eyes at Angie's words. She even compared him to Samuel Uley, the guy he had sworn never to become, he became.

'Shut the FUCK up Yorkie! Don't call me, talk to me, e-mail me, text, fax, don't even use smoke signals or messengers. Heck, forget I even exist. I'm ashamed that we have to communicate, because we're partners in class. The silver lightning is that time goes by quickly and the school year is not that long and we have several break and holidays in between. Consider yourself lucky that I am reacting this way, had I been someone else I would be beating the shit out of you at this very moment and reaping your cock off with my bare hands. Heck, I should call Lorena Bobbit and ask her for advice on how to handle men.'

Rosalie and Alice smiled triumphantly. Edward, Emmett, Garret and Ben visibly winced at Angela's last statement.

Leah and Demetri on the other hand were acting as bodyguards of sorts, but in truth Angela did not need protection she was standing on her own two feet. She was hurt and is hurting, but she knew that this explained the strange behavior that she had been noticing for awhile now. The disappearances, the cancelations, strange phone calls, text messages… It all made since now. This was probably what was happening. Angela made the mistakes of trusting him and having him be her first, but at least she knew that one of those mistakes could be corrected.

'Come on love, this jerk is not worth your tears, breath and time.' Demetri tells Angie gently pulling her to his embrace and walking out of the restroom.

Little by little everyone else trickled out of the room giving harsh judgmental looks to someone who they all thought as a comrade, at least that was what the girls were doing.

In the end only Emmett and Rosalie were left with Eric, Victoria had given him a nudge on the shoulder telling him to call her if he ever needed service before she too left.

'Well, buddy I'm not going to sugar coat this, but used messed up in the worst way.' Emmett gave him an apologetic look.

'My only question Eric is why? Angela is such a great girl. Yet this is how you tell her you love her. Funny, intelligent, sweet, kind the list of attributes goes on and on. But we all heard what you had to say about her. Why?' Rose incredulously asked.

'Sincerely, Rose, Em I don't know. I guess I got caught up in the whole risky sex game, that it became someone I had promised never to become. I was blinded by all things that was able to do with Vicky to see how this would truly affect one day my love with Angela.'

'I know this is somewhat of topic, but who is Samuel Uley? Why were you compared to him?' Emmett was curious.

'I don't know, but I do know the story of him and Leah. It's a long story, but cliffnotes version he was 18 when they met and started going out. From what I heard he was the golden boy of the tribe. Leah on the other hand was 14 at the time. Sam was her first boyfriend, kiss and guy who got to second base with her. He had been trying to get her to have sex, but she always refused. So he went to the school's sluts to satisfy his needs. Then one day he too got caught in the act just like me. The guy was lucky Leah never mentioned what really happened to her family.'

'Why?' Rose and Emmett asked at the same time.

'Leah Genesis Clearwater is the only daughter of a family with four kids. She does have a younger brother, but looking at all four of them together you'd think she's the baby. Even Seth the youngest of all four is as big as Jasper and getting bigger. All the boys are big, the two oldest Paul and Jacob are just as big as you Emmett. I do not doubt that they would have beaten the shit out of Sam if they really knew what really happened. They are great guys though; you'd get along immensely with them. Really into sports they are.' Eric smile sadly.

'Oh!' Both called.

'Well I have to meet her family then.' Emmett smiled.

'You'll probably see them tonight they always come to the Open House, ever since she started attending second semester of 8th grade.' Eric nodded.

They all started to exit the restroom.

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LATER THAT AFTERNOON

Eric was left alone after Rose and Em left to find Ed. Not even his best friend Ben was there with him; he went to his own room with tears and shame over his actions. Maybe she'll forgive and let me be her friend one day. Having "adventures" outside of a relationship are not worth the shame, emptiness and loneliness, he thought.

Demetri walked an inconsolable Angela back to her dorm room with Alice and Leah in toe. All three stayed with her the remainder of the day. Leah was at a loss when it came to the sex. Sure she could advise and console on the cheating jerk part, but the intercourse that occurred between them was a foreign subject to her. She was silently thankful for Al and Dem being there. They were able to share in their own experiences with people who only used them for sex and how they dealt with them. With their help and support Angela was able to calm herself down. She asked to speak with Leah in private for a moment.

The others went to find Edward and Bella. They found them sitting on a bench together, Edward was cursing at himself tears of shame were still streaming down his cheeks and Bella was doing her best to try and get him to listen. However, it took Ben to finally convince Edward that the past is just that.

'We must learn from our mistakes and move on. The present is what we live and the future is what we don't know. You have to forgive yourself first in order to really be able to get past this… Sorry if I sound like some Hallmark card or a daytime soap.' Is what Ben told him. Ben smiled sheepishly and the others, Edward included, chuckle lowly.

'Ben is right Eddie. We have all done a LOT of changing and growing up over the years.' Jasper said.

'All we can do is remember those mishaps, missteps and mistakes and see what and how we can go about not repeating them and making ourselves better people for what we have learned.' Emmett offered.

'Thanks to all of you for not judging me for my past.' Edward stood wiping the remaining streaks from his features and helped Bella stand.

'Ed, we all have skeletons and misdeeds. All that we can do is just be upfront about them and put them behind us in the end.' Rose chimed in.

'You know what Eddie, I have an idea if you're up for it.' Ben said.

'Sure. What is it?'

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Putting her glasses back on, Leah gave herself one more look over in the standing mirror before stepping out. She was wearing a red v-neck cap sleeve shirt with a subtle lace tattoo print collar. Normally on an average height woman a black pencil skirt has the perfect length to reach just slightly above the knees given the girl the right amount of professional sex appeal, but for her due to the short height a skirt like this goes just below the knees keeping the nerdy conservative unappealing look. On her feet she had a pair of black ballet flats. Looking at herself yet again, from the bottom of her shoes to the top of her head Leah felt sad that this was how she always looked. She was going to wear her hair down, but decided to clip it into her usual ponytail, the difference being that this time it will not be the common low style; this time she opted to pull it higher. The last item she put on was her strawberry flavored lip balm, in fact that was the only piece of make-up she owns and wears.

'Basic, boring and simple, all I can do. No correction the only thing… No, correction again the only LOOK I can safely pull off without looking like I stepped out of a cave.' Leah told herself with great disappointment. She pulled her hair tighter in her ponytail and looked at her watch.

'40 minutes until open house begins, I better report for an early duty. Perhaps they'll let me go sooner because of the extra time I put in.' She noted. 'I wonder if Angie will make it. I know she swore me to secrecy from what took place to her family and had Eric do the same. In fact we all had to agree to not mention the afternoon events to her family. I hope Angie comes; I'd hate to be left alone and board without anyone to talk to. Then again if she is too hurt to do it then there is nothing I can do about it.' Grabbing her small black handclutch purse to store her I-Touch in while she worked; Leah exited her room and looked at the door in front of her. Bella and Angela's room. She was about to knock and check on Angela, but decided against it.

If Angie shows up GREAT. However, if she doesn't, then I know what to tell her family of her absence should they come. Leah thought. Angela had received a phone call from her mom the day before informing her that her brother were sick with flu and they may not be able to make it to the open house this year. Angela had told her mom that if they couldn't come it was ok, her family's health is too important.

For the past few years Leah and Angela had been door greeters at the twice a year events. The first one was for the parents and immediate family of the students that attend WCA. The second was for potential students who would like to attend. Angie and Lee were always somehow roped into working on these nights. The second open house they did not mind at all, but the first irked them to no end. Their only solace was that they only had to work for the first hour and a half of the night then they could spend the rest of the evening with their families.

'Leah, you're here early, good.' Sally greeted. 'Now I can have some help organizing the brochures and the school's maps.'

'Sure thing.' Leah smiled.

'But… Question where is Angela?'

'Guy trouble, I'm afraid. I think she may be able to make, but I'm not betting on it.' That was all that Leah would say about Angie's situation.

'Oh, you teenagers and your puppy loves. Thinking it's the end of the world if something should go bad.' Leah gave the woman a tight smile out of politeness, but did not take kindly to Sally's dismissive tone.

If you only knew the whole story lady, the last thing you'd say is something like that.

'Leah I have to check on some others things for tonight. I have already taken care of the box under the table and this stack right here. All that is left is what you're doing, please finish them. Also the caterers should be arriving momentarily, I had the janitors earlier set the tables with white linens over there for where the appetizers, beverages and Hors D'Oeuvres will go. Please direct them when they get here, they are the people from Italianos. Thank goodness the Newton kids attend our school or else we would never get as good a deal as the one we got for all the food that was ordered.'

'No problem, I'll man the fort while you're away.' She smiles.

'Thank you, Lee. I really hope that Angie can get over this silly thing so you won't have to handle this by yourself.' Once more out of civility Leah gave the woman a tight smile, but she was starting to get very infuriated with Sally's notions of her dear friend.

'Will see.' Leah answers.

Sally leaves Leah to complete the task on her own.

Not too soon after, Leah the silence that surrounded her started to bother so she pulls out her I-Touch to listen to some music.

'Hmm, I'm in the mood for some 90's or late 80's stuff.' She thinks out loud, looking at the extensive list. 'This one.' She presses play and song begins.

Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
and think of you
caught up in circles confusion-
is nothing new
Flashback-warm nights-
almost left behind
suitcases of memories,
time after-

sometimes you picture me-
I'm walking too far ahead
you're calling to me, I can't hear
what you've said-
Then you say-go slow-
I fall behind-
the second hand unwinds….

Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time" plays and Leah starts to hum and sing softly long with the song. She starts to feel sad for her friend Angela and how much of those now fit her current situation. Leah is lost in what she's doing and in her thoughts that she did not notice the male voice calling her attention.

'Leah, Leah… LEE!' He touches her shoulder.

'Huh!' She looks up and is surprised to see her friend from the restaurant Jerry standing in front of her.

'Hey, Jerry! What are you doing here?' She greets him with a hug.

'Well, me and some of the guys are working this little shindig tonight.'

'Cool. Well, I think you must be wondering where to place the food.'

Jerry nods in affirmative.

'I was told to inform you that you are to place the food and beverages on those tables at the back. The ones with the white linens.'

'Al righty then.'

Leah chuckled at his Ace Ventura imitation; Jerry is always so funny that way. He's such a handsome great guy. Jerry is tall with dark hair, medium build, soft brown eyes, is about 5'10, kind, descent, hardworking (on both his school and job), with a really good family background. Just the right guy you want to bring home to meet the parents. He turns and goes back to the van; with a butt to match the good-looks. A moment later he and the other servers go and set up for the night. Leah is watching them work and listening to the music. She continues with the task at hand. The song finishes and another starts.

Te amo, tan sólo a ti
te amo y nadie te ama
con esta fuerza, que a diario me arrastra
y me lleva hasta ti

Te amo, por compartir todo
por ser así te amo
por entregarme tu frío y calor
porque siento que en mí

Tengo tu alma y tu sueño
te odio y te amo
eres la rosa que nace y que muere
haciendo el amor

Marcos Llunas's "Te Amo" plays and she wonders when it will be the day someone will think of her as this artist does about the girl in the song. Time flies when you're doing something as do songs in your playlist. Funny enough a good chunk of the songs Leah was hearing are all about heartbreak and ache. As she is finishing the last of the stack, an orchestra begins to play.

What? I don't recall having any instrumental music on this list. She thinks.

Then the chords and tunes start turning into something very familiar to her, she listens very carefully. Which song is this one? I know I've heard it before.

Then the melodies begin…

When I look into your eyes I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you, don't you know I feel the same? yeah
Nothin' lasts forever and we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain

We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain, ooh yeah
But lovers always come and lovers always go
An' no one's really sure who's lettin' go today, walking away….

Wow! Is this Angie music in my I-Pod, today. The songs I've heard so far are perfect for her situation, yet here I am listening to them. Weird. Looking at her watch once more she sees that it is in little over five minutes open house will begin and she has set up the last of the maps and brochures. She even placed some in a fan pattern on top of her table to make more presentable for the guest that'll show.

Because she was standing checking that her pattern was perfect, Leah did not see the person walk into and look over her shoulder. He leaned down some and caught the scent of the flowery aroma she always wore very much to his liking.

Jasper could not help what he did next, it was just too tempting not to do.

'Hi, Lee!' He said somewhat loudly to startle her on purpose.

'Oh!' Leah straitens alarmed by the voice that showed-up out of nowhere. She turns around quickly only to be met by a white button down shirt. Looking up at the culprit she presses her lips together and gives the offender an annoyed look.

'Hello, Cullen! What are you doing here?' She says with sarcasm.

'Leah, is everything alright? Is this guy bothering you?' Jerry said stepping close to Leah, much too close for Jaspers liking.

'Everything is quite fine Jerry, thank you. He's one of my rude classmates.'

Jasper gives Jerry a wide grin. Jerry gives him a hard look, but returns to his work.

'Lee, how many times do I have to ask you… Please call me Jasper or Jazz, everyone else does. To answer your inquiry, few weeks ago I made a bet with one my brothers, which I lost and because of it, this year I am here to join them and the rest of the family in this fun filled night.'

Still annoyed, she smacks him on the shoulder and moves around to take a sit; guest will be arriving any minute now.

'OW! What was that for?'

'For scaring the Dickens out of me that's why.'

'Sorry, it was too tempting. I couldn't simply could not resist. Anyway, what are you doing sitting here for? Don't they usually get some loser nerds to be the door greeters every year.'

Leah gives him an even more stern, harsh and annoyed look at his rude comment and says 'Why yes they do, Jazz. Here you go, welcome to William Charleston Academy home of the mighty Trojan Soldiers.' Her voice dripping with even more sarcasm than before, then she shoves a map and brochure in his face.

Jasper was turning eight shades of red from the embarrassment.

'Oh!... Uh!... Sorry!'

Leah nods in a disappointed manner and looks outside to see if anyone else is coming, but the coast is still clear.

The music is still playing and she decides to let the song finish before turning the machine off.

And when your fears subside and shadows still remain, oh yeah
I know that you can love me when there's no one left to blame
So never mind the darkness we still can find a way
Nothin' lasts forever even cold November rain

Don't ya think that you need somebody?
Don't ya think that you need someone?
Everybody needs somebody
You're not the only one, you're not the only one….

Jasper is about to walk away when he hears the lyrics.

'Hey, what are you listening too?'

'You're still here.' Jasper is disillusioned with her remark.

'It's an oldie, but a goodie as far as I'm concerned. One of the best songs Guns-N-Roses ever made "November Rain". It is one of my all time favorite songs. This song is just a real gut retching type song. I don't know if you've ever seen the video, it is even more. The story line is him dealing with the death of his wife which occurred on their wedding day. It is an emotional ride that video, it shows how they started as a couple to the day they were getting married and he became a widower.' She says excitedly.

Jasper was beyond surprised. Leah had never once been this at ease and open with him. It made him feel that she and he have been buddies for a long time.

'Yes, I've seen it. I like the song too. How he blended in perfect sync contemporary orchestra style music with his heavy metal styling's and then manage to write this truly sad love song about loss and defeat. ….'

Jasper was not aware of what was happening around him so he was taken aback when she said.

'Hello! And welcome to William Charleston Academy home of the mighty Trojan Soldiers. I am Leah Clearwater part of the student body of this academy. Here is our school's brochure and map. Over there in the back we have some appetizers and beverages for your enjoyment. Our faculty and students will be joining us momentarily feel free to explore while you wait. Once again, welcome.'

That's when Jasper realized that guest and parents had started to arrive. He walked away disillusioned, for the first time he thought he and Lee had finally crossed a bridge, only for it to be destroyed by visitors nonetheless. However, that moment they shared has given him hope for what's to happen in the future.

The silver lighting was that he got to learn something more, on his own, about Leah. One of her all time favorite rock tunes is "November Rain" by Guns-N-Roses. He watched as more guest arrived and how Leah was robotic in her obviously rehearsed and over done greeting. Jasper did not miss on Leah's outfit for the evening; the skirt was hugging her body well, in fact he got a good look at her rear earlier when he spooked her for fun. Her behind had him itching to take advantage and pinch it. The top's v-neck was low enough that some skin was seen, but kept it conservative. His favorite part of the top is how it showed from the side the voluptuous shape of her breast. Lastly, her shoes could use a bit improvement he noted, but did a nice job still.

Looking at her from top to bottom. 'Leah red is definitely your color.' He mutters to himself.

Jasper goes to the tables for some nourishment while he waits for his family and friends to arrive.

At the beverage area Jasper notes Leah's friend Jerry is there. 'What refreshments are these?' he asks standing right in front of Jerry.

'To answer your question, sir. We have mimosas, sparkling cider with the person's choice of either freshly squeezed orange juice or cranberry juice or the plain cider, and lastly a simple ginger ale mix with natural fruit juices and pieces. We also have the usual sodas and other soft drinks, if you're interested in those.' Jasper did not miss the serious tone used by Jerry, nor the fact that the guy looked like he was about deck him. For the time in his life Jasper felt intimidated.

'Umm, I'll have a mimosa for now… Uh! Did I do or say something wrong dude?' Jasper asked, extending his hand to grab his requested drink.

'Well, DUDE I saw the way you were looking at her and did not neglect on your real intentions. Warning that girl there is one of the kindest, generous, most genuine people I know. If you hurt her, you will not only deal with her brothers, but with us as well. She and Angela are our little sisters, and family looks out for family. You think that just because you have money you can have whatever the heck you want and whoever you want to fuck around with for a night, but you can't. She is special to those of us who actually know and care for her. You hear me? No… Did you listen to me?' Jasper was uncomfortable; he did not skip on committing to memory every word Jerry said. Not that Jerry's implications on what his intentions with Lee were what he thought. All he wanted was to be her friend, not that she was letting that happened though. Jasper was still feeling awkward under Jerry's stare so he moved on to the appetizers and away from those eyes.

FUCK! I'm sick and tired of people thinking that just because I'm wealthy all I want is sex and have nothing to offer. Besides, you'd swear that guy was Lee's boyfriend from his words and tone. Jasper thinks and walks over to the food.

Grabbing a plate and dessert fork he walks over to see what grub there is to munch on while this silly event goes on. At least we're out for dinner with the folks once they're done. Italianos our favorite restaurant. I hope no one forgot to deliver the cake at the restaurant for tonight. Come to think it once mom and dad arrive I better go check my weekend bag has everything I'll need. Thankfully, it is a four day weekend and to top it off Bella's B-Day and she wants her present this year. Jasper smirks. And she wants me to go before the big finally with Edward. This year she wants it with a pirate theme. Edward the meanest rough most dangerous Captain of the ship, the rest of the boys plundering shipmates, me the captain's right hand man his First Mate, Rose and Al are to be the ships whenches and she the kidnaped innocent governor's daughter. It's her fantasy, we being her friends who love and care for her are only more than happy to oblige. Hmm, I hope earlier events of today don't ruin the weekend for any of us and specially her. After dinner it is off to the lake house for all of us, mom and pops included.

More people arrive slowly filling the open house area with parents, siblings and other students.

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AN HOUR AND HALF LATER

'You're finally done with duty for the evening, darling.' Sue told and hugged tightly her only daughter.

'Yes, I still don't know how I'm managed to get roped into doing this every year. I just want one year to be able to spend the whole night with my family.' Leah complained smiling.

'Well, sis everyone needs a gopher to order around.' Paul said.

'OW!' He rubs his arm. 'Damn, Lee that is some right hook. What was it for anyway?' he asked incredulously.

'That was being such a big oaf.'

'Hey, little sis! How is school treating you this year?'

'Lee, where is Angie? I haven't seen her or her family yet.'

'To answer your question first Jake, school is same as always. Now for Seth's… Angie's brothers are sick, so her family wasn't able to come, as for Angie she ate something that did not agree with her stomach earlier, so she's in her room resting.'

'Oh, poor dear. I should go check on her, make sure she's ok and all.'

'NO!' Her family looked at her strangely.

'I mean mom, if it were serious don't you think I would've told you by now so you can go and do your mommy job. Really it is ok, I convinced her to go to the nurse and get checked out. The nurse said that by tomorrow she should be as good as new; take plenty of fluids and rest, was the order.'

'Well in that case, we should let her rest, Sue.'

'I guess, oh poor girl. Her brothers are sick and now she has a bug.'

'I know mom, but really she is fine.' Leah smiled reassuringly.

Minutes later…

'Dad did you hear anything back from the insurance regarding the surgery? Will they cover?' Leah asks hopeful that the reply will be yeses all the way.

'Leah, sweetie I've been checking with them what our copay would be, that is just for the surgery the hospital stay is not covered and it is too too much than what we can afford at the moment with all of the current expenses and payments…'

'Yo, Lee! How's it hanging?' Six pairs of eyes turn to see guy as big as Paul and Jake, with gentle mischievous eyes, big smile and short curly dark hair approaching. Walking with him was by her brothers opinion the hottest blonde they have ever seen.

Leah's family turns back to her. 'Leah…?' Harry asks.

Leah is blushing when the stranger puts an arm around her shoulder hugging her sideways tightly. 'Mom, dad, family this is Emmett Cullen and his girlfriend Rosalie Hale friends from class. Emmett, Rosalie this is my family.' She introduced them. 'My older brothers, fraternal twins, Paul and Jake; this is Seth my baby brother and lastly my parents Mr. Harry and Mrs. Sue Clearwater.'

Emmett and Rosalie extend their hands to shake her parent's. 'Pleased to make your acquaintance Clearwater family.' Both say.

'I don't mean to be nosy, but you two don't seem like the common group of people our baby is usually accompanied with; not that we have anything against you or our daughter making new companions. But…' Harry explains; the prior conversation forgotten.

'That quite alright Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater, we met this year. Leah and I have bio together. Her friend Eric Yorkie told us earlier that it was of my interest to meet her family tonight. Said that I would not find a bigger sports fanatic family if I were looking for one.'

Harry and the boys smiled, but Leah and Sue rolled their eyes. 'Figures.' Leah mutters shaking her head.

The women were left to the side while the men talked sports.

Twenty minutes later. 'Message received.' A female voice announces.

'Forgive me, I need to check this.' Emmett pulls out his cellphone presses a button to view the message.

'Em, we have to go your family and the others are waiting for us.' Rose taps his shoulder.

'Yeah, I just got the message.'

'Ah, you have to go man and just when the conversation was getting good.' Seth whines.

'Sorry, little dude. Anyway, Mr. Clearwater, Paul, Jacob, Seth I am glad I met you tonight.'

'Us too, son. And please call me Harry and my wife Sue.'

'Well ok then, Harry.' Emmett turns to Leah and her mom. 'I'll see you Mon. afternoon, Lee. Have a pleasant evening and good weekend Mrs. Clearwater.'

'What a nice and polite young man you are, your parents must be so proud. And by the way please call me Sue.'

'I sure hope they are proud of me too, Sue.' Emmett waves them all farewell.

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'I'm going to see if there any of those hazelnut-chocolate covered truffles, before we leave for the diner.'

'Ok, honey we will be right here waiting for you.' Sue said.

The place was extremely over crowed for Leah to walk through without bumping into other people. She found herself saying 'Excuse me, please.' more times than she wanted.

FINALLY! Leah thinks as she gets to the Hors D'Oeuvres table. Looking around almost all the food is gone.

'Don't worry Lee, we brought more Terrance and Mikey are getting the trays out and ready as we speak.' Tom, one of the servers, smiles at her. 'In the meantime, how may I be of service to the most attractive native American girl in the country?' Tom winks and Leah blushes.

'Tom, you are a shameless flirt and you know it.'

'You can't blame a guy for trying.'

'ANYWAY, are there any of the hazelnut-chocolate covered truffles left? I was hoping to take a few for the road.'

'Unfortunately, we're out of those.' Leah's shoulders slump. 'But for a fee, I can give you these boxes filled with the very truffles you've requested courtesy of us and Momma Newton. For you and Angela, which I haven't seen all evening.' Leah beams.

'Angie isn't feeling well, but I'll make sure she gets hers. What is the fee, if I may ask?'

'Well, normally it would be seven minutes of heaven inside the nearest closet.' Leah presses her lips together forming a line and crosses her arms.

'You are aware of WHO you're talking to, correct.'

'Yes my dear Watson. However, for you a thank you and a kiss on the cheek will suffice.'

'You're all the best.' Leah pays her "fee", taking the boxes.

'Before I forget is all the mimosa gone, too?' She asked.

'That information I don't know. You'll have to check with Jerry and Nick; they're on beverage duty tonight.' Is Tom's reply.

'Will do. I'll see you if you're working tomorrow and Sunday and say thanks Momma Newton for me I love them very much.'

Leah struggled to get to the drinks table, again, because of the over crowdedness, but she made it there as well.

'Well, Ms. Lee'—Jerry said—'it is your lucky night. Here is the last glass of mimosa. Momma Newton should get a patent for that recipe, it is the best.'

'I know, that Jer. I'll see you at the restaurant if you're working this weekend.' Leah waves and walks away.

As she was making her way back to her awaiting family, there was a commotion. People started to move quickly left and right and because of her height, no one noticed Leah coming through. She was taking a sip of her drink when suddenly someone pushed her spilling the contents of the glass all over her best dress shirt. Dabbing her shirt with the napkin she had, out of nowhere another person bumped into her harder, successfully nocking, not only the boxes to the ground, but Leah's glasses off of her face.

'Oh shit! Shit, shit, shit! This night just gets better and better.' She muttered to herself.

Her vision is now unclear, hazy and fuzzy, without her glasses.

I really wish we could afford that surgery, lord knows all the benefits I'll gain from it. Leah thinks as she is on all fours on the floor doing her best to searching for her dropped items with her bad vision.

'EUREKA! I found one box, job well done Lee.' She congratulates herself.

….. … …

'Carlisle, darling it's time to go. I've already texted all the kids and called Italianos to ensure our reservation in the private room is ready and cake was delievered.' She whispered.

Carlisle was speaking with Mr. Lagerfeld and Mr. Crowley, when his beloved wife Esme came to get him.

'Alright, my love. Gentlemen, I hate to leave in the middle of this rousing conversation about horse breading, but my wife and I have a pressing engagement to get to.' He turns to his wife. 'Shall we Mrs. Cullen.'

'Yes, Mr. Cullen.' She answered linking her arm with his.

'By the way, my love, have you them about the big news, yet?' Carlisle, asked hugging back to him and placing a gentle hand on her stomach, kissing her lovingly.

'No, I don't want to steal Bella's thunder tonight, but I am having a hard time keeping this secret.' She smiles.

Carlisle smiled, too. 'Will tell them when the time is right. I guarantee they'll be as happy as we are at the moment. But I too am having a hard time keeping my lips sealed… Our family will soon be complete.'

They had not walked four feet in front of them, when Carlisle's foot came in contact and pushed something small and wobbly out of the way.

'What is this?' They stopped walking and he bends down to pick up a pair of prescription glasses.

'I guess someones grandmother must've come and dropped her specks and has not realized they are lost. Those are sure thick.' Esme looks down and sees a white box not to far from her. 'They must've dropped this, too.'

'I guess so. Poor old woman, she'll be having a heck of a time trying to get around without these.' Carlisle pull the glasses up to get a better look at the prescription.

'Oh, bullocks! I'll never find them.' Both turn as they hear a young girls' frustrated voice. 'And it not like anyone is offering any help, for that matter.'

Carlisle and Esme look at one another. 'Perhaps these are hers.' Both say.

'Excuse, young lady are these yours?' Carlisle asks the girl.

'Huh?' Looking up with her blurry vision, Leah sees the vague form of a man in front of her.

'Here let me help you up, Miss.'

'Thank you sir.'

'Again, are these items yours?' Carlisle asks once more extending the glasses and box to her.

'My glasses!' Leah calls excitedly. 'Thank you, thank you, sir!' She grabs them putting them back on.

'Oh, sir you do not know how relived I am that you've them.' Leah looks at Carlisle for the first time and is taken aback by his strikingly handsome features. Blond hair, blue eyes, great smile…

'Excuse me Miss, but the glasses are yours?'

'Yes, sir they are.' Leah was in complete aw, by him. A man his age should not be this good looking. She thinks.

'My goodness, dear. Why are you using a prescription for someone in their 70's?'

Looking him once more. 'Well, unfortunately sir. That is the only way I can see correctly. Without my glasses I am left blind. It is the condition I have.'

'Please, call me Carlisle. My name is Carlisle Cullen and this is my wife Esme Cullen.'

All three exchanged greetings and started conversating about Leah's eye problem and the current state of her condition.

'Leah! Lee!.. There you are we've been looking everywhere for you.' Sue was relieved, now they could eat, everyone was rather hungry.

'I'm sorry, mom. I had a mishap earlier. Cliffnotes, I got the truffles courtesy of Momma Newton and crew. Then went to get a mimosa, someone pushed me spilling my drink on me. And finally someone else pushed me knocking my glasses and boxes down. Mr. Cullen here and his wife were kind enough to help me out.'

'Oh, how rude of those people.' Sue then turns to Carlisle. 'Hello sir! Sue Clearwater, thank you for Mr. and Mrs. Cullen helping out my daughter.'

'Our pleasure ma'am. And please call us Carlisle and Esme.' Esme extended her hand.

'We are deeply sorry for keeping your child longer than needed; we ourselves have some place to be at.'

'No harm done Carlisle, right? I am not that good with names, so forgive me if I'm mistaken. And feel free to call me Sue.' Sue smiled.

'Yes, Sue, it is Carlisle.'

'Umm, Sue pardon my forwardness, but upon speaking with your daughter about her eye condition, I am a surgeon that specializes in ophthalmology and I would like to have a closer look at your daughter's eyes. Here is my card on the back you'll find my home phone number, pager number, as well as my wife's and I's cellphone humbers.'

Taking his card out of politeness Sue says 'Uh, Mr. Cullen, I mean Carlisle. I thank you for your interest, but I am afraid that as much as we'd like for a specialist to see and truly help our daughter we simply cannot afford to. Getting higher and pricier prescriptions is what we have enough money to pay for.'

'Ma'am, I promise my services will be, as lawyers say, pro-bono and I really think in the end it will be most cost efficient my services versus the yearly prescription glasses.'

Leah's eyes are wide with hope. Sue on the other hand, is uncertain of this man's words. Looking at Carlisle all she could see was sincerity and honesty in his eyes. Looking at Esme, Sue saw just as much sincerity and honesty in her eyes, too.

'Come on mom. Please! I would like to know what it would be to not wear glasses as bad as these.'

Sue was at a crossroads, her daughters' eyes, this strangers words… What if he's just like the others who'd done nothing but stump all over the hard working people like us? She thinks, it was too overwhelming.

'First, please call me Sue, ma'am make me feel as old as my mother.' She smiled. 'Second, Leah I will discuss this with your father first see what he thinks.'

'Ma'am… I mean Sue, my colleagues and I, are working on an experimental procedure. We've had great success with patients in their 50's and 60's. But a test subject your child's age will put our procedure on the map. From what I saw on her prescription she would be a prime candidate for this. Please consider it.'

'I make no promises Lee, but I will talk to your father about this; see what he thinks. Now I don't mean to be rude, but your three brothers, and father, are about to start eating the walls if we don't get going to dinner at Polly & Paula's Diner.' She grins thinking of the starving faces of her boys and husband.

'Esme, Carlisle it has been a pleasure meeting both of you. We will see about taking up your offer, but I am sure that the procedure, though experimental, will have if cost. Bye, have a pleasant evening!' She extends her hand shaking Esme's first and then Carlisle's.

Giving Sue a reaffirming grasp, Carlisle says. 'And I assure you, Sue that when I say free of any charges, I mean FREE. Hospital stay for as many days as needed, follow-up, check-ups, all pre-procedure evaluations and diagnostics, X-rays, second intervention if required… It will not cost you or your family a single penny.'

'Uh! Umm… Uh!' Sue was wide-eyed and speechless.

'Mom?'

Blinking Sue says. 'Right, I'll talk to your father and will get back to you, Carlisle. Come on, Leah we must go.'

'As we do too, Carlisle. I hope to hear from you, Sue. Whether it may be for a yes or a no or to get together and talk kids. We have four kids, ourselves.' Esme beamed with joy and pride.

'You have four children, and you look this fantastic, yes I will call you soon. You must tell me your secret.'

'Mom, Leah! There you two are. We've were about to call a search party. Come on, we're about to faint.'

'Seth! My goodness boy where are your manners, boy. Tsk, tsk. Carlisle, Esme this is my youngest, my baby boy Seth.'

'Mom! Don't call me baby boy. I'm almost 15 and 5'11. In couple of years I'll be taller than Paul and Jacob.'

'Yes, you probably will. But you see Seth all my children will forever be my babies, no matter how big and old they get.' Sue ruffled his hair.

'This is your youngest?' Esme was astonished at his size.

'Yes, and he's only 14.'

'My word! Is Leah your only daughter?'

'Yes. We thought that we would all princes after Paul and Jacob were born, but we were fortunate enough to have a princess. A little princess as special and beautiful as Lee is.'

'Uhm! Ladies, I do believe we have places to be at. I'm very certain Sue that you'll be calling my wife soon enough and talk kids for hours.'

'Please to meet you Leah, Sue, Seth. Good bye!' Carlisle links his arm with his wife's once more and proceeds to move them both towards the door.

'Now, can we go eat?'

'Yes, little brother. Mom lets go before they mistake us for food. A chicken drumstick and drumette.' Leah sighs, pushing Seth playfully.

'Hmm! Hot winks! Yumm!' Seth says with a dreamy look and mouthwatering.

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AT ITALIANOS-BELLA'S BIRTHDAY

'HAHAHA!' Everyone laughed at yet another one of Emmett and Garret's skits.

Dinner had been a divine meal as always at this Italian restaurant. As soon as the servers came to collect the plates from the finished main course, Carlisle signal them to bring in the cake.

'Dem, will be sorry he missed this party.' Rose said between fits of laughter.

'But I bet, knowing him he's already putting the moves on Angie.'

'Bella, please if I know Demetri's, as well as I do, he is nothing if not a fine English gentleman. And would not dare to try and move in, while a girl is at her most vulnerable.' Esme reprimanded Bell with a smile and defended her god-son.

'I had no idea Demetri Wellington, was your godchild mom. When did that happen?'

'Well, Garret his mom and me had been the closet of friends when we were in school, sisters almost. In college we joined the same sorority, too. Then when got married and later pregnant, she asked me to be the god-mother and I was more than pleased to accept.'

Minutes later the double doors open and a beautiful and delicious five tier birthday cake with unlit sparkler candles was wheeled into the room followed by two waiters holding expensive and chilled champagne bottles. The champagne servers do an elaborate old world royalty display of opening the bottles. Using swords they slice the tops off; everyone cheers seeing the liquid pop, sparkle and pour. One by one the glasses are being filled, however when one reaches for Esme's she politely declines requesting cider instead.

While the waiters are filling the glasses.

'Alice this cake could feed eighty people at least. There is just nine of us here, my parents couldn't even make it tonight.' Bella complains seeing the size of her cake. A beautiful work of edible art with pearled green and gold colors and decorated with Bella's favorite flowers the sunflowers. It is a shame to cut into it a eat someone hard work away.

'Easy Ms. Swan, I was smart. Only the top two tiers are edible. And before you ask, yes it is marble cake from that bakery that you love so much.' Al clarifies.

'Oh! In that case…' Bella is silenced by Edward's lips on hers.

'Are you excited for tonight my love?'

'You're all too wonderful to me, by the way. How many people in the world can say that they are in a monogamous open relationship and have it be with people that they love and love them back.' She says with glee looking at everyone seating in the table.

'Oh, wait, I mean… Oh my goodness!' Bella covers her face in embarrassment when she realizes that she included Carlisle and Esme in her comment.

Chuckles are heard around the table.

'It is quite alright dear, we know what you meant. We know everything that goes on with our children and the ladies they choose for girlfriends.' Carlisle comments.

'By the way the costumes were delivered earlier this afternoon. I had the staff clean spotless the pool house and put the costumes there, please the store made a request for this time. To please avoid the reaping and tearing or else they'll stop renting to us.' Esme says. The waiter fills her glass with the cider she requested.

'Yeah, Bells. My parents know I'm no virgin, but they don't know since when or what exactly is it that I do with Garret or the fact that minus mom and dad over there. I've slept every person seating in this table at the moment.' Alice winks at Bella. Bella turns even more red; she is not exactly comfortable still with the idea of Esme and Carlisle knowing about their sex life.

'Come everyone let make a toast to Bella day.' Alice announces. Looking at what the waiter has poured into Esme's glass, she states. 'Esme you're not going to join us in this toast to Bella's birthday.' Noticing Esme's glass now filled with cider.

'Yes I am dear; I'm just not having any champagne. I requested cider instead; it will give the desired effect just the same.'

'Mom, is everything ok? This is your and Bella's favorite champagne.'

'Yes, Garret I am perfectly healthy.'

'Then why are you not having any bubbly? Dad?' Emmett asks with concern.

Now all the kids are concerned; Esme and Carlisle look at one another confused. Should we or shouldn't we? Was the unasked unspoken question they exchanged. Esme nods at Carlisle and he stands.

'We didn't want to steal Bella's thunder tonight given that it is her special day. We want to wait for another day to tell you all, but seeing the great concern you have at the moment for mom. I guess this time will be as good as any. Esme.' Carlisle states, directing that it is her turn to address the children. Esme stands.

'Garret, Edward, Emmett and Jasper before we say anything else know that you four came to us at a time when we were incredibly heartbroken and sad. Having you in our lives restored the faith that we had lost. You four have brought us and filled our lives with joy, happiness, courage, bravery, patience, purpose, hope, confidence, trust, strength, the list goes on and on. But we now know that without you in our lives this would have never happened. Know that we do NOT regret ever bringing all four of you into our lives when we did the way we did. In fact if I had the chance to, I would out and find your birth parents and thank them tremendously for the gift they gave us by having you.' Tears were now coming out of Esme's eyes. She squeezed Carlisle's hand urging him to go on.

'I guess it has been left up to me to say the rest. Kids about month ago, I noticed that your mom was not only more emotional about things, but she was also eating more than usual, as well as getting tired more easily, given her perfect medical history, with the exception of her polycystic ovary syndrome. You boys that is the reason why we couldn't have any children, we did not find this out until after a year of trying to conceive naturally. We when to the doctor and that is when the bomb was dropped on us. We were both, specially your mother, devastated; two young adults in their early to mid-twenties and we can't have children. After another year we decided that it did not matter if the children grew in our hearts instead of being parts of me and mom all we wanted was the chance to be parents and that is when you came to us.' Carlisle stops to take a breath, he now too has tears.

'That is absolutely wonderful that you have told us how you came to be our parents, but it still does not explain mom's behavior here today.' Jasper said happy to know how much love their parents for their four adopted sons.

'The story does not end there, let me finish boys. One day I came home, your mom had called earlier that day to say that she was making a special dinner for both of us to please pick-up our favorite merlot; which I did. Upon arriving back home and getting out of the car, I smelled something burning. There goes our special dinner, wonder how merlot will work with pizza, I thought. Walking into the kitchen the stove was on and whatever was in the largest pot was bubbling, boiling and burning, as well as what was in the other pans on the range. I call for her but no answer, I also take notice that on the far end of the island there were some vegetables and other spices that looked to being prepared, but left unfinished. I approach the stove to shut it off and find your mother unconscious on the floor in the area where she had been working with the vegetables. Once I saw her, I had the basic human reaction, panic.'

'Oh my god! Mom, please tell us you're alright!' Edward was now anxious.

'Edward, please let your father finish. Once more I assure all of you we are all fine, perfectly in good health.'

'Thank you, Esme. Continuing… I had never felt so helpless, so useless as a doctor in all my year as I did in the moment when I saw one of my own in that state. It was utterly distressing. Immediately I called 911, at the hospital after a battery of test it was determined that what caused the fainting was an iron decrease, which is common for a woman with her condition. Other than that they are all in perfect health.' Carlisle smiled.

'Wait a minute, first mom used we, instead of I and you dad now said they. What is going on?' Emmett was thoroughly bemused.

'Well Mrs. Cullen there is no beating around the bush anymore, is there?'

'I guess not Mr. Cullen. Boys, since the moment you met at the "home" you declared yourselves as brothers. From the moment we adopted you, you all became brothers legally. Now you will all become in about 4 and half months older brothers.'

'What!' Was a chorus of confusion around the table.

'Yes, boys. Ladies. We are having babies.' Carlisle smile was from ear to ear.

'Wait a minute. Babies?'

'Yes, babies Jasper. Kids we are having triplets.' Esme glowed.

'Congratulations. Why didn't you want to say anything? Of course this is more reason to celebrate.' Bella got up and hugged Esme tightly.

Everyone was giving the parents to be warm hugs of love, joy and felicitations.

'I can't believe this. Now this is a real celebration.'

'Ok, family! It is time for a toast.' Rosalie happily raises her glass; all the others follow her lead.

'Yes. Here is to Isabella Marie Swan who sixteen years ago today came to this world filling the lives of Charlie and Renee Swan and those around her with happiness and love; may she have many more joyous celebrations with her loved ones and get the car she's dreamed of for months.' Edward clinks his glass with the others and the do the same.

'And to our parents for being blessed for the first time with conceiving blood children. May our brothers or sisters know and appreciate what wonderful, loving, caring, kind and generous family they have been born into.' The glasses clink once more.

'Here, here!' Alice calls.

'Yeah, come on let's light up this cake and sing happy birthday.' Emmett boasts.

'Waiter a lighter, please.' Garret request.

'Here you go, sir.'

Garret receives the lighter and proceeds to light all sixteen candles.

'Ok, Bella make a wish.' With everyone she loves surrounding her, she closes her eyes, makes her wish and blows the candles.

'Alright, presents time.' Alice calls handing Bella a box with a large red bow on top.

Thus begging the final moments of the celebration at the restaurant, present unwrapping and cake cutting and eating. With belly's full of a delicious meal and marble cake; the Cullen parents, sons and girlfriends all pile into their respective vehicles with presents and leftover cake in boxes and drive off to the beach lake house for part-2 of Bella's birthday celebration, pirate fantasy.

Arriving at the house.

'Ok, kids your dad and I will take care of the cake and presents. Why don't you all go and enjoy your pirate fantasy sex filled night.' Esme chuckles.

'OK!' They all said and took off for the pool house.

'Kids. They have so much to learn. Pirate Fantasies are so blasé and tacky, so much fuss just to have the fun ruined by the damn corset and the wigs and complicated attire. Honestly, I wish they've come up with something more sophisticated.'

'Like what dear?'

'Hmm? Give me a moment… I've got it. Pompeii and the Roman Empire.'

'Pompeii?'

'Yes, I saw it on the History channel the other day, their documentary series "Sex On Ancient Empires" or something like that was the title. The city was the capital for sex and prostitution. In those times you had to follow decrees and laws to be a properly considered prostitute, you also had to be employed by someone else. Even concubines had rules and laws to follow. These went up the highest ranks of the government. There were bath houses, private parties for the wealthy, it was quite an elaborate operation and Pompeii was at the center of it all being the most prominent city where it was part of everyday life. The documentary even showed how phallus markings were carved onto the stone pavements signaling where to find the secret bordellos or sex houses. It was quite an eye opening documentary.'

'How interesting I'll have to tune in more often to that channel, then. But I think a gentleman and the lady of the night will be a much alluring fantasy, don't you?' Carlisle raises and wiggles his eyebrows suggestively.

Esme's eyes open wide. 'Carlisle, you didn't?' Bewilderment showing.

From the bottom of the trunk Carlisle pulls out two very similar dress covers. One had 1800's British gentlemen's costume inside and the other a French prostitute costume.

'Why should the kids be the only ones having all the fun this weekend, anyway?'

'Why you wonderful sexual predatory man, you…' Smiling mischievously.

'I have my moments. Now lets hurry-up and maybe we can show the kids a few new tricks and how sex should really be done.'

IN THE PATIO

'Oh, no! Emmett, don't…. Aaahh!' Alice screams, because Emmett threw her into the pool. Coming up for air, Alice is less than thrilled.

'Hahaha!' Everyone else is laughing

'Sorry there munchkin, but that what you get for your evil ways.' Emmett squats down to eye level with Alice.

'Well in that case, I'll simply just have to go this.'

With good speed Al grabs Em by the collar of his expensive silk shirt and pulls him into the water with her.

The group of friends laughs even harder. Emmett comes up and he and Al start a water fight.

'Ok, everyone remember this is my fantasy and no undies are to be worn.'

'Oooh! Oh!' Moaning is heard.

'What's that?' Em and Al stop at Rose's inquiry.

'What's what Rose?'

'Uh! Uh! Uh! Aaah!'

'That!' Pointing at the air.

Louder screams and moans fill the air.

'OMG! Is that who I think it is?'

'That they are dear Bella.'

'Who Eddie?'

'That my lady friends, is how our parents made them babies mom is currently caring.'

'Your dad, certainly still has it, by the sounds of it. Maybe you boys should be taking notes; lord knows you could use all the help you can get.' Al says out of the water and squeezing the water out of her hair and clothes, she is now standing in front of everyone in underwear.

The boys don't know what has stunned them more the fact that pint size demon has said that or the fact that the other girls have yet to make any retorts to Al's words.

'Ok, that's it.'

'Garret put me down!'

Garret ignores Alice's request and continues to run inside the pool house carrying her over her shoulder.

'…after I'm done with the governor's daughter I'm coming back here to teach you a lesson.' Garret says in a pirate accent.

'Come on you two, we need to change into our costumes.' Rosalie drags inside Jasper and a still drenched Emmett.

'So Captain, ready to plunder the village that is my untouched body.' Bella winks and wiggles her eyebrows suggestively.

'Bella, I don't mean to ruin everyone's evening and good fun, but I'm still upset over earlier.' Edward looks down.

'Oh, Edward please!' She sighs. 'What will it take for you to finally understand that you're no longer that kid? We all make mistakes it is how we move on and deal with the consequences and aftereffects that make us the people we are now.'

Bella grabs his face forcing him to lock eyes with her.

'Listen to me and listen carefully, Edward. The Edward Cullen responsible for those actions is no more. He grew up and became a better brother, friend, companion, boyfriend THAT is the man standing in front of me at this moment. I doubt that the old Edward would be feeling this remorseful still after all this time. Don't you agree?'

Edward nods his answer.

'Ok, let's make a deal tomorrow we're going to sit down with what little information we have and see if we can track down Megan. If she's still in the area or if she's moved not too far we will go and pay her a personal visit, and you my love will apologize for you action; go it? Now I am not saying that you'll find the forgiveness you want, but you will be able to express how sorry you are.'

'Yes, loud and clear.'

'Good!' Bella smiles with a gleam of mischief.

'Now for… Help! Help! Save me! The pirates are after me, I'm the governors daughter. They want to rob me if my virtue, please help.' Bella uses her best damsel in distress British accent while frolicking about pretending to be scared.

'Argh! Come here you! You will come me if you want to stay alive long enough, for daddy to come to the rescue.' Using a pirate accent Edward grabs Bella by her waist carrying her inside; thus begins Bella's Pirate Fantasy birthday gift from her friends.

'Argh! Whenches get this little virgin ready, the crew and especially the captain fancy a new toy to play with.' Emmett's voice booms from the inside and a playful scream and laugh is heard.


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