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Chapter Ten
BPOV
Damn Alice's foresight...it makes things a bit more difficult. I guess I have no choice. I have to make this work. I heard a faint scream from downstairs. I rushed back down to find out what was happening. As soon as I was at the bottom of the stairs, I felt Alice's small yet strong arms wrapping themselves around my waist. Alice was sobbing into my shirt. I gently rubbed her back, trying to calm her down.
"Please Bella...don't do it!! Please, I'm begging you!! You promised you wouldn't do anything!" She must have seen my decision. I looked around at the rest of the family. They were all just as shocked as I was, only I knew what was going on. I looked at Edward to see it he had seen her vision. He shook his head. He had no idea either.
"Don't do what Alice? What are you talking about?" I really hated lying to them. But it was the only way to protect them. Alice's scrutinizing eyes examined my expression closely. I tried to keep my expression as blank and confused as I could. It was getting harder and harder with each passing second. She slowly unwrapped herself from me.
"It's nothing...I just saw you leaving us...that's all." She seemed confused as she walked back over to Jasper. Carlisle's face was enough to break my heart. Disappointment, anger, sadness...every heartbreaking emotion clear on his face. I looked away from him before my own emotions got the best of me.
CPOV
I can't believe Bella would do that. Well, maybe she didn't know she was making a decision. Maybe it was a subconscious kind of thing. I hope so. She's probably my closest friend. Yes Esme and I are close...but Bella and I share this unexplainable father-daughter bond. Stronger than the bond I share with my own family. I pinched the bridge of my nose with my thumb and forefinger...yes a habit Edward picked up from me.
"Bella...please tell me you weren't making contingency plans again..." Her expression changed to shock.
"Of course not! Why would I do that? You remember what happened last time." I couldn't help but sigh. She rolled her eyes at me. "Honestly Carlisle. You need to quit worrying about me." She walked up and patted my shoulder, "I can take care of myself. I'm a big girl you know." I laughed and ruffled her hair.
"I know. That's what worries me." She groaned. The clock struck 7. Wow, time really flies when you're not paying attention. I pushed the kids towards the door. "School, now." They all said, "Daaaaaaaddddd..." I chuckled. A normal day in our lives.
Now many months have passed since that day. Bella has become an official Cullen now. She and Edward have gotten very close. I don't think I've ever seen my son so happy in life before. Every time she walks into the room, the whole atmosphere seems to lighten up. She has officially beaten Emmett in a number of things...mainly wrestling.
I don't think he's gotten over it yet...
Alice hasn't had anymore visions of Bella leaving. Hopefully, she will stay with us forever. Maybe the brothers won't step down. One can only hope. Christmas has arrived at our door. Eternity doesn't seem like eternity when you have a family there with you. A thick blanket of snow has covered the town...really making it a winter wonderland.
Bella and Alice have taken it upon themselves to decorate the whole house. Of course, they went completely overboard. Holly and garland deck the halls, ornaments adorn the tree in the living room, lights cover the outside of the house...it's actually very beautiful. With the icicles melting every morning, then refreezing at night...it's just beautiful. Edward has something very special planned for Bella. I think he may be proposing to her Christmas Eve.
Always the hopeless romantic.
I know...it seems soon doesn't it? They've only been together a few months...but I know Edward's hooked on her. I've often heard him calling her "his angel" and telling her about how his life was worthless before her...on and on. All of this other nonsense that's actually true.
Bella's the same way. She always smiles when he walks into the room and...well, let's just leave it at this. They're hopelessly in love...and I couldn't be happier.
The kids were just getting out of school for their break and I knew that mine were intending to throw a Christmas party. So, Esme and I were leaving for the night to go hunting. I heard Bella's blasted motorcycle come flying into the driveway. I sighed...so much for the silence. The front door opened, ''Bella, I told you to get rid of that thing!" I heard her laugh echoing through the halls, "And I said no!"
"Carlisle, are you ready to go?" Esme's voice floated through the hall after silence fell again.
"Yes dear. Let's go." Esme joined me in the living room, where Edward and Bella were sitting together. She was sitting on his lap, while he was whispering sweet nothings into her ear. Both Esme and I smiled at it. Esme was ecstatic about the fact that our last child had finally found love. She about choked every time they touched. I cleared my throat and both of their heads snapped up. Bella was blushing...human are we now? "Well, we're off. Please try not to break anything. We'll be back in a few days." They waved and with that, we left the house in their hands.
Why am I getting the feeling this was a bad idea?
EPOV
Bella was still on my lap after my parents left. "Well, that was a little embarrassing." I smiled. I leaned into her, brushing my lips against her ear. "Of course not...I'm with you...how is anything embarrassing?" I kissed the spot below her ear, the one that made her shiver. "Alright, enough Edward. Stop before you make the girl pass out." What is it with people and thinking she's going to faint??
I don't really know why we're throwing this party...but I don't really care either. Bella promised to save a dance for me. Everyone else joined us in the living room. Alice had brought down a bunch of CDs...They better not be mine...
"So, are we giving them things they're comfortable with...or are we educating their minds?" Bella shook her head and laughed, "It be best to keep it comfortable for them. Don't worry about that...I'll cover the music. Otherwise, we're pretty much ready." Everyone nodded. I guess I'm actually excited about this. We decorated the house with whatever decorations Bella, Alice, and Rosalie had picked out.
Around 6, the girls left to get ready. Jasper, Emmett, and I were already ready. Emmett was dressed in a blood red shirt with jeans. Jasper was in a dark green shirt with jeans and I was in a deep blue shirt with jeans. The only thing I could get from Alice was that we were wearing corresponding colors. At 6:15, guests started to arrive. Why we invited Mike Newton is a mystery to me...he refuses to accept the fact that Bella and I are together...
At 6:30, the girls returned. Rosalie was wearing a red dress, matching Emmett's shirt. She glided to his side like she hadn't seen him in centuries. Ugh...nasty thoughts... Alice came down in a green dress. It was a bit lighter than Jasper's shirt, but they matched perfectly. Then...there was Bella.
She looked like...words can't even begin to describe her. She was perfect. Her blue dress flew over her curves perfectly. It contrasted with her pale skin...I swear a goddess stood before me. She walked towards me. "You look absolutely amazing Bella." She blushed.
Damn Bella looks hot...maybe I have a chance with her...what does she see in Cullen anyway?
Ugh...this was going to be a long and painful night...
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