Party Planning
I didn't really know about my feelings for Alice, until the day that I told her about my secret. I had never trusted anyone that completely before, apart from my family, but not anyone outside of the family. Alice, I only know her for like a day, and I had complete trust in her and it was insane. She pulled me in without me knowing it, and she didn't even try. We spent so much time together, that it even made Rosalie seemed to be getting to hate me a little, judging by the glares that she gave me whenever Alice always came straight into my arms. It felt right when she was in my arms, and I wanted so much to just hold her there other than letting her go. It sucked really, when I was afraid to tell her about my feelings since it grew more and more over the last couple of days. It truly did suck.
It now sucked more when she had pulled away from the kiss. Wait…no, we didn't even kiss, she was just leaning to me for God knew what. She must have been playing with me, or something, because that really did hurt. I'd never thought that she would hurt me that bad, with or without intention. Then she put that we were best friends when I asked her why, even though I somehow knew she didn't fully understand my question. But somehow, being this close to each other nearly 24/7, I thought that she would know what I was trying to ask. Why would you lean in and make it look like you want to kiss me?
So I was left in the Art Studio, while she drove back home. When I no longer heard her car, I rushed out of the room and into my own room. I quickly got cleaned up in my bathroom, and went straight to bed. I didn't sleep though, just barely being awake for God knows how long. I shouldn't have thought of the time she had almost kissed me, because the unwanted tears were streaming down my cheeks so willingly now. I didn't know how long I was crying for, but soon enough darkness engulfed me and I dreamt of nothing. I felt like I had nothing at all, even if I've had everything that I ever wanted, everything that anyone had ever wanted, but I didn't need all of this. I needed Alice, I wanted Alice, I wanted her and her only, and I didn't want anyone else but her.
Next day came, and I didn't feel like going to school, at all. It was one of those days that I wanted to stay at home, and basically lounge around the house while I sulk in my own little sanctuary. Renee didn't mind, and that was fine with me. I woke up, and she wasn't even at home in the first place. So my guess would be she had went out to some party, and she'd likely come home on Sunday. Whenever she'd go out, she'd come home on Sunday, whether she goes out on Monday or not. That was just Renee thing, and I never did question her since she had bodyguards with her; the best bodyguards that Charlie had trained them personally. So that would leave me alone at home, with basically nothing to do in the weekend. I could finish the painting later on Sunday, since it was 80% done anyway. Alice's painting was right next to mine, and she nearly finished it. She was a fast worker, and I was rather slow since I messed up quite a lot whenever she was around. I should blame her, but I couldn't since I love her presence around me. So for me not to go to school today, it was like punishing myself.
Now, what should I do for tonight? I have the whole house to myself, and I know almost everyone at school now thanked to Angela and Alice and Jasper and Emmett and Rosalie. And not to mention Eric and Mike as well. So I think I've found the perfect solution to my boredom tonight; house party. There wouldn't be a theme, or should it? I always liked theme parties, and a masquerade party was my favorite theme ever. But would it be a little over the top if I throw a masquerade party? I wasn't sure, so I needed to talk to Micallef, he knew about these things more than me. Granted, he was a normal human being until Charlie hired him, so now he got to live with us – the joy.
I quickly made my way towards the kitchen for the second time that day, and of course it was nearing noon already but I didn't care, it wasn't lunch time yet at school anyway. When I got to the kitchen, Micallef seemed to be deep in thought, probably thinking about a new creation. I took a seat on one of the high stools, and propped my elbows on the counter while balancing my face on my palm. I watched him, and as his expression changed, I held in a slight giggle. Micallef was the only one that I would ever come for an advice, next to Charlie of course, especially when Charlie wasn't here. The last expression that he had changed to, I couldn't hold my giggle any longer, so I let it out. He snapped out of his thought, and turned to face me, then smiled warmly.
"What can I do for you, Ms Swan?" He asked softly, and I returned the smile.
"Just need an opinion from you, that's all." I said with a shrug, totally forgetting about Alice now. Micallef had that effect on you, it was like being in his presence calm you and make you forget about all of your sadness, and stresses.
He nodded. "Of course, anything for you, sweetheart." I smiled at the pet name, since it was always refreshing whenever he called me those names with his rich Italian accent.
"I was thinking of throwing a masquerade party tonight, seeing that Renee isn't here. Do you think it's a bit too much?" I asked, scrunching my eyebrows together as I thought about the idea.
"Maybe just a normal house party?" He suggested, seeming to be slightly amused at my confused expression no less.
"But wouldn't that be boring?" I asked, and he chuckled. So I looked at him with a small frown.
"It's only boring if the host is not good." He chuckled, and I stuck my tongue out at him. He had a point there.
"Okay." I sighed. Planning a masquerade party would take quite long, indeed. So a normal house party sounded fine to me. "A normal house party would be fine. Do you mind providing us with some food and drinks? While I go and get my event manager to help me out with the decoration."
He nodded so I left. My mobile was in my hand, so I quickly dialed Alena to fill the information to her. After twenty minutes of talking and reviewing on what seemed to be like a normal house party, I hung up and started thinking about who I should invite. Okay, so I got along with every single one of people in all of my classes, and I had required most of their phone numbers – although I got the feeling that they'd be bringing their friends with them as well. Alright, I didn't care, as long as it would be a fun party then that it was I'm aiming at. So I slid my phone up, and started sending invitation to the people that I already saved on my phone. Those people included; Angela, Eric, Mike, strangely enough Jessica – guess I wanted to see if her peace offering was still effective, Tyler – who had been crushing on Lauren for quite some time now, as Eric told me, Jasper, Rosalie, Edward – God knows why I invited him, Emmett and Alice. Okay, so my thumb was shaking a little as I got to her name. I wanted her to come, but in a way I wasn't sure if she'd want to come or not. But I was being polite, right? Besides, she was my best friend…or still was…
I sighed, and shook my head lightly as I sent my invitations. No matter what happened between me and her, I would accept the fact we would always be best friends, and nothing else, even though it would kill me if I'd ever see her with someone else besides me. I guess having all that you want in just a blink of an eye could totally spoil you in a way. So in a way I know that I was being selfish, but I was raised having anything that I want in just a few short moments. Charlie had never refused me anything, but I know that having one person would take more than giving them the money and they'd be your slave. Money couldn't buy everything, I didn't need to learn this the hard time because I always had a different view from other rich kids. Money couldn't buy air, love and friendship. I wanted to earn her love, even though in a way I already had but that was just friendship.
My thoughts were interrupted with my phone making one hell of a noise. I looked down at the screen, and surely enough everyone that I had sent a message to replied back. I read all of their replies, and grinned when they said they'd be coming, and perhaps bringing some people with them as well. I didn't mind, my house could hold hundreds of people. Maybe it could hold half of the students of the school, but really, I was never really good with estimation. When I got to Alice's text however – I saved her for last – my eyes widened a little at what she had replied back.
Do you really want me to be there? – Alice
I sighed softly, how could she even ask me that? I was trying to forget about what had happened last night, and I was getting there until the memory came back to me. I sighed again, shaking the image off but I was failing. Tonight was going to be one hell of the night, since I'd be drinking my ass off, I'm sure of that.
Yes, Alice, I want you to be there. You're my best friend, are you not? – Bella
I replied quickly, and of course she replied me back not a minute later. Was she being off task? I giggled at the thought, since that was so not Alice.
Of course I am…..Listen, about last night. I'm sorry. Will you forgive me? – Alice
Well, so far for trying to forget about last night.
It's okay. I don't hold grudges. :) – Bella
I need to tell you about something…I'll see you tonight. – Alice
Okay, I'll see you then. Have fun in Business Studies. – Bella
I know that it was sarcasm, but I could hear her snort. She didn't like the class, but she only took it so she could get a glimpse of what it was about when she would to have a business for herself. I could see her managing a business, she was so organized and absolutely loved designing.
Well, now that everything had been sorted, all I had to do was to wait for the night to come, and not really thinking of what Alice might need to tell me. Perhaps it was some more apologies for last night. If it was, then I already knew what I was going to say. Let's just hope that I would be sober enough to actually tell her that I didn't mind, verbally. Because I didn't think telling her that everything was going to be okay physically, because that wouldn't work, and it would drift us apart – as in having Alice being all uncomfortable with me. Why the hell did I want to have a party in the first place?
A/N: Not the best chapter, not when I'm watching a Thriller - Black Sheep. For the second time. So not cool lol.
Thanks for all of your reviews. And just to clear it up, Alice is still a virgin. Jasper hasn't penetrate her yet.