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Third person POV

Edward and Alice were talking to the rest of their family, sharing what they had seen; Bella having a break down and Cassandra fighting. They were trying to figure out what to do, and coming up blank.

MEANWHILE

"You'll only need to worry about Jasper. Make sure your emotions match your actions," Aro said to Bella, Cassandra, and the brothers, as well as Alec, Jane, Demetri and Felix. They all nodded. "Bella, Edward can't read your mind, but the rest of you try and hide your thoughts, as subtly as possible." Everyone nodded. "Bella, when you look at them, mainly Edward, make sure to feel pain. Feel heart breaking pain."

"How am I meant to do that," Bella asked, grinning along with the others. They enjoyed messing with the Cullen's minds.

"Just . . . imagine me . . . leaving you…?" Aro made it come out as a question. Bella frowned and nodded. "I would never," Aro started but Bella cut him off.

"I know. Just thinking about it. . ." she trailed off, shuddering. Aro nodded in understanding.

"Cassandra, you will need to act more like one of the guard. Got it," Aro asked his daughter. Smiling, Cassandra nodded. They went over the plan some more before they split up.

"I was about to ask Aro if there are any forests nearby. Would you like to join me Edward," Carlisle asked his adoptive son, who was just staring at the walls.

"Sure, Carlisle," Edward said, standing up and striding out, they sauntered up to the giant doors that lead to the throne room. Edward pushed open the door and walked in, "Ah, hello Carlisle," Aro cheered standing up and smiling. "What can I do for you?"

"I was just wondering if there are any forests around," Carlisle said smiling back as best as he could.

"Ah, yes." He was cut off, however, by Cassandra opening the doors. Aro sent her a glare.

"Sorry to interrupt, sir," Cassandra said, bowing slightly.

"Excuse me," Aro said to Carlisle and Edward. He then turned to Cassandra.

"Is there something you want," Aro asked, just a bit harshly.

"Yes, sir. I was wondering if I could go shopping with Jane, sir." Cassandra was polite as ever.

"Yes, do as you wish," Aro answered, waving his hand dismissively.

"Thank you, sir," Cassandra said as she rushed out.

I can't believe his daughter calls him Sir, Edward thought with distain.

"Sorry about that. She's a hassle." Aro shook his head, annoyance clear in his tone. "As I was saying, there is a forest a few miles north." Aro was back to his beaming self.

Carlisle nodded. "Thank you, some of the others, along with myself, will be hunting for most of the night," Carlisle said.

"Feel free to use any one of my cars. Bella has the keys," Aro said sitting back down on his throne. Carlisle nodded, and he and Edward left.

Carlisle and Edward went back to their rooms and got changed into some clothes to hunt in. Jasper was also coming. They followed Bella's scent until they came to the outside of her study. Carlisle knocked on the door, "Come in," Bella called. Carlisle, Edward, and Jasper entered. Bella looked up from her book, closed it, and smiled. She then rose from her seat. Bella was wearing a long gown and her hair was neatly done. "What can I do for you, Mr. Cullen?" Bella was addressing Carlisle.

"Bella, you know you can call me Carlisle," he said smiling sadly.

"That is very kind of you," she said. "Is there anything you needed?"

"Yes, we need to go hunting. Aro said we could borrow a car?" Carlisle said like a question.

"Of course! Follow me," Bella said, picking up a bag and briskly walking out. "We have many cars; a few Corvettes, a few Porches, and many BMW's. We also have some Jeeps if you plan to go off road." Bella talked as she rushed down the halls. She took a sharp left, went down some stairs, and then arrived at a giant garage.

They were interrupted by Jane and Cassandra. "Mother, may we please take a car to go shopping," Cassandra asked her mother sweetly.

"I'm talking to our guests," Bella said.

"No, it's alright. Tend to your child," Carlisle said, smiling fondly.

"Alright, you may take your fathers Stingray, just don't crash it again. Remember what happened the last time," Bella warned, looking at both Jane and Cassandra. They both shuddered, and Jasper picked up on their feelings of terror and pain. "Now off with you," Bella said, handing them a key out of her bag.

"Sorry, we have not yet taught her proper manners," Bella said smiling at Carlisle, Edward, and Jasper.

"That's perfectly alright. She seems very well behaved," Carlisle said. "I think I'll take a Jeep." Bella found a key in her purse and gave it to Carlisle.

"Enjoy your selves now. The guard and the brothers feed in an hour if you wish to be back for that," Bella announced with a smile.

"No, we are happy with our diet, thank you." Carlisle looked at Bella with a slight disappointment.

"Very well. Good luck hunting," Bella said as she walked out.

BPOV

I walked back up to my study and walked found Aro waiting for me. "Hey," he said and smiled with loving eyes. I smiled back. He walked over to me and kissed me lightly on the lips. He left me dizzy. I looked up at him and ran my hands through his long, black hair. He smiled at me and traced my scars. "You're so beautiful," he whispered. We stared into each other's eyes. He leaned in and whispered in my ear very softly, "Alice is coming, shall we keep up the ruse?" I felt his smile against my cheek, and I nodded. "Just remember, nothing is real." He pushed me over to the book case and pinned my two hands above my head with one of his. Then he leaned in and took a deep breath of my neck. "You smell so good Bella," he growled.

I heard the door creek open. Why were the Cullen's so nosey? "Come on Bella, let's go back to our room," he growled in my ear, and I almost laughed, but I didn't. I wanted to get the Cullen's back, and our little joke wasn't over yet. I tried, unsuccessfully, to get out of Aro's grip. "Aro, no! I don't want to," I gasped.

"Yes, you do! Come on," he coaxed.

"No, Aro! Let me go! I don't want to do this," I said. There was a knock on the door and Aro let my arms go. "Come in," I called, a bit breathlessly.

"It's me," Alice said, coming in. She looked at my worriedly. "I was just wondering if Bella wanted to catch up," she said looking at me. I brushed my dress flat, fixed my hair, and said, "Of course that would be lovely." I smiled a very fake looking smile.

"Don't be too long," Aro said and left.

"Shall we go," I questioned while smiling at the smallest Cullen.

"It sounded like you and Aro were fighting," she said.

I let out a shaky breath and bit my lip before I responded. "I don't think that's any of your business."

We started to walk. "Is there any place you'd like to go," I asked her.

"No," she answered, looking at some of the paintings hanging on the walls.

"Can I show you something," I asked hopefully. It was fake hope, of course. I've gotten much better at lying, or acting, whichever you wished to call it.

"Sure, lead the way." Alice grinned. I walked quickly around the halls. I had to cut through Heidi's 'tour group' in order to get to our destination. "Have fun," I commented as we walked past. In the corner of my eye I saw Alice flinch. Soon we came to a set of big doors, and I pushed them open to reveal the court yard. Alice gasped. "This is lovely," she said walking into the room.

"This is where I go to get some space, some alone time," I said, sitting on the fountain. I ran my fingers calmly through the water.

"Bella," Alice asked.

"Yes?"

"Are you happy?"

"Well . . . yes. I love Cassandra, and everyone is really nice."

"So you're happy here?" I nodded. "When are you going to be turned," she asked me with a sad look on her face. I had a feeling she was snooping for Edward.

"After the wedding, hopefully." I smiled thoughtfully.

She smiled back. "That's nice," she replied, looking at the fish in the fountain.

"Yeah."

The doors opened then and Aro walked in. I stared into his bright, ruby red eyes and smiled. He smiled back, but it wasn't his normal smile. I then remembered that Alice was sitting next to me.

"Hello girls," Aro greeted. "Having fun?" He put his hand on the back of my head.

"Yes. It's great to catch up," I commented.

"Shall we go for a walk Bella," Aro asked.

"I . . . I was thinking about going to . . . see Athenodora," I said.

"Oh, that's too bad. We will talk tonight then," he said, walking out.

"I have to go," I said, rushing out and leaving a very confused, worried Alice behind.

(I was going to end it here, but I'm going to go on for a little longer)

I walked into my room, and then into the conjoining bathroom, where I took a shower. I wrapped a towel around me and walked into the bedroom. I then walked over to the closet and got out a blue dress. It was a v-neck and went just above my knee. I also put on a black waist belt. Then, I put my hair up in a bun and walked out.

I ran into Cass and Jane who were carrying some bags. "Did you have a nice time?"

"Yes," they answered at the same time.

I smiled and went to throne room. "Hello" I greeted Marcus and Caius. I wasn't sure where Aro was. "Care for a game of Chess, Marcus?" He smiled half-heartedly and rose out of his throne.

"I would love to, Bella," he said. We then walked over to the chess table that against the far wall.

As I stared at the board, I ran through many possibilities. I smiled and moved one of my pieces.

Marcus looked at the board and sighed. "Check in 10," he said knocking over his king. "Good game." He held out his hand, and I shook it.

"You too," I said smiling. I gave my almost-brother-in-law a hug and left the throne room. Running straight into Aro, I stumbled back and he steadied me. I smiled at him and he gave me a sweet kiss on the lips. I reached up on my tippy toes and kissed him with as much passion as I could manage. He kissed me back and after a while we pulled apart so I could breathe.

"Love you," he whispered.

I smiled and tucked a strand of his pitch black hair behind his ear. I left my hand on his cheek.

"Love you more," I smirked.

"I highly doubt that." He kissed my forehead.

"How long will it be before we come clean? I want to show our love," he whispered.

"Soon. Let me have my fun," I said and put my head on his chest. Putting my arms around him, he hugged me back. I planned to go out with a bang.

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