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Chapter 12

After parking my car in the garage, I stood in front of the house for a while. I needed to let some steam off. I ran into the woods as fast as my feet would carry me, knocking every tree down that stood in my way.

Finally, I reached a clearing and stopped. I looked back on my path of destruction. Disgusted, I flopped down on my back, staring up at the sky. Why did I seem to repel everyone? I lost everyone I was ever close to. Edward. Brian. Charlie. Renee. Charlie was killed in the line of duty years ago. Renee and Phil were both in a fatal car accident. What was wrong with me? Of course I knew my parents wouldn't last forever, even so, their untimely deaths were a shock to me.

I'm so screwed up. A huge gust of air blew by, and the leaves rustled around me. Now what?

I stood up, taking a defensive stance, surveying the area. I didn't see or hear anything.

Way to overreact Bella. I sighed and decided to head back home. Enough self pity. I need to go home and get my act together.

As I approached my house, I saw a car parked out front. What the hell? My eyes wandered to the porch and saw a short girl, with her hair in a bun, holding a big box, standing at the front door.

I walked up behind her. "Can i help you?"

She turned around.

My eyes got wide, "Alice!" a giant smile spread across my face and I ran to hug her.

She hugged me back, "Bella! I guess it's true. You're like us now! I saw it in my vision but didn't believe it. You're gorgeous!"

I was still grinning, "Thanks pixie."

"And I see your sense of fashion has improved." she beamed.

I shrugged. "Hey, do you wanna come inside?"

She shook her head with a sad smile, "I don't have time, I have to put the finishing touches on Eddies wedding. I just came by to remind you that the wedding is this Saturday. Oh and I have something for you." She handed me the box, "Wear this on saturday."

I smiled half heartedly.

"I'm gonna get going here, so I'll see you this weekend." she hugged me again.

"See you then."

She grinned and seemingly danced back to her car, waved again, then pulled off.

I looked down at the box in my hands. Did I even want to go to the wedding?
I don't know, but today's Wednesday, so I have a little time to think about it. Great. Balancing the box in my left hand, I fished around my jeans pocket with my right hand, looking for my keys. When I found them, I pushed them into the lock and stepped inside.

Kicking the door shut, I took the box upstairs and set it on my bed. I was a bit curious as to what was inside. I popped the top off and pushed the tissue paper aside.

I pulled the dress out. It was beautiful. I stripped out of my clothes, and hurriedly tried it on. The dress was strapless, a deep blue color, and had a grey bow tied around the waist. The bottom of the dress billowed out a bit and came to just above my knee. Though it hugged my curves in all the right places.

I've never been one to be materialistic, this was amazing. All I need are some shoes and I'm all set. I rummaged through my closet until I found my brand new 3inch heels, that Maddy had gotten me for my birthday a while back. I figured this was the time to actually wear them. They were simple peep toes, but complimented the dress perfectly.

I checked myself out in the mirror again, then decided to take it off before I found some way to ruin it. Carefully I hung up the dress in my closet, and decided to go hunt. I needed the energy.

As I ran through the woods, I took some time to think. Maybe I would go. Maddy always told me about forgiveness and moving forward. Maybe she's right. Going to this wedding would be my perfect chance for closure. I hope.