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Chapter 20
Foundation Day Planning and Group Hugs
I entered my room feeling contented. I thought about what Jean had told me when we first met,
"Sorry Ms. Bella, Sir Edward does not use the dining room ever since his lady love left him. He just eats on his room so he told us to just serve you food in your own room too."
Edward must have had many memories with Tanya in the dining room, if I remember it correctly she used to cook food and bake different pastries for him that's why he resolved to not using the dining room.
Now, he said we would be eating there, does it mean that the wound on his heart is slowly being healed? Is it possible that I am the one healing it? Waaaa, I'm thinking so highly of myself. I buried my face in my pillows for I am blushing.
"Bella, don't think of anything. He just said that you would now be eating in the dining room. That's it. There's nothing special in that" I said a bit loudly convincing myself then I smiled looking like a love sick puppy. "Oh, c'mon I really know there's something special in that!"
I hugged my pillow and hum. I am now in a good mood. It's like I don't want this to end. I got my diary and wrote:
"I met Edward's parents and they are so kind to me. I really like them. Oh and Edward told me that we would now be eating in his dining room. I know I shouldn't feel this way but so what. I feel happy and special." -^_^-
The next morning I got up and dressed for school. Viktore and Hugo are becoming friendlier to each other, they would still argue about certain things like what bag should I use or what earrings would look best in me but over all I think they have become used to each other's presence. I went down to have breakfast with Edward. Then we headed towards my school.
When we are approaching my school's gate I saw someone jumping up and down. I wonder what is this person's doing. Exercising? Edward also noticed the person and he laughed. When we got nearer I realized I know this person, it's Alice. The car stopped and she immediately knocked on my window. I opened the window and greeted her a good morning.
"Alice, why were you jumping earlier? People were looking at you" I told her.
"Oh, because I was so excited to see you and Edward. Ummm, can I come inside?"
"We have classes…" I said but Edward cut me off.
"Sure, get inside so that we can formally meet each other."
She squealed and excitedly got inside the car.
"Oh my gosh, your car's really cool and you look…oh so handsome by the way. I am Alice Brandon, Bella's best friend since we were kids" Alice said as she extended her hand.
Edward shook her hand and smiled at her.
"Nice to meet you Alice, I am Edward Cullen. It's nice that Bella has company when she's in school."
Alice laughed loudly then she hugged me.
"Of course, I am such a good influence for her that's why you should really invite me to your wedding or I am also open to hosting it or being part of the bridesmaid or you guys shouldn't really be shy I can be the maid of honor."
"Alice, I think it's really time for us to go because we still have classes" I told her.
"Oh yes, I forgot!"
"Bye Bella, Alice. See you later."
Alice screamed again and I looked at her questioningly.
"You mean I'll see you again later?!" she asked Edward.
"Yeah, I'll wait for Bella then we can have some tea."
"That is the most amazing idea I've ever heard in my entire existence here on earth! I definitely love that."
"Alice…let's go" I told her for I have already went out of the car.
"No wait, you should give your fiancé a good bye kiss right? That's what couple do."
"Alice, I'm warning you let's go now" I said while looking at her fiercely.
"Bella, your friend is right. You didn't even say good bye to me" Edward said while smiling. This guy's really teasing me.
"Bye Edward, we have classes" I said to him.
"And my kiss" he said as he motioned for me to kiss him on the cheek.
Alice cheered and even sang romantic songs. This is so embarrassing!
"Bella, stop acting like this is your first time, if I know you guys have done so many things together…" Alice said.
"Alice!!! Stop it okay" I told her while I started blushing. Edward was still looking at me. Okay, I'll just think of this as a friendly kiss. Yeah, just a friendly kiss. I immediately got inside the car then kissed him on his cheek, dragged Alice and I didn't dare to look back. My heart was racing. I just kissed him!
"Bella, why do you look so flustered?"
"I don't."
"Hmmm, okay I'll let you go this time. I am just so excited for our tea time later. I am lucky to have you!"
"Okay. Okay, let's go to our first class."
Our classes ended but as I was getting ready to go, Alice stopped me and said that our class still has things to talk about. She is our class president and she is also our college president.
"Good afternoon classmates" she began.
Nobody greeted back so I just said good afternoon a little bit loudly.
"Is Bella my only classmate? Let's do this again, good afternoon classmates."
My classmates looked annoyed but they know Alice would not give up so they just greeted back.
"Thank you for cooperating. As you all know, our school's 100th foundation day is fast approaching. So, we have to think of different activities to make this foundation extra special. So I am asking for your suggestions regarding this matter."
Nobody raised their hand.
"So everybody's so shy. Tyler, let's get your brain working. What do you have in mind?"
Tyler was surprised but he still stood up.
"Ummm, how about marriage booth?"
"For crying out loud, we are talking about foundation day not Valentine's day, Tyler!" Lauren shouted.
"Oh I can't remember calling you Lauren. So I suggest you just closed your mouth and think of other activities. Go ahead Tyler."
"Well, I think Marriage booth would still be okay. It's very noticeable that there are many couples here in our university, we can also have chain booth and dedication booth."
"Okay, that's great. Thank you Tyler."
"Let's see, Eric."
"Me?"
"Why is there any other Eric is this room?"
Eric stood up and mumbled some words. Lauren sat beside him and also stood up.
"For everybody's benefit because it seems like Eric is only sharing his idea with me. He said that we could also have a gallery showcasing the story of our university. We can invite other schools from all around Canada. And this is my own brilliant idea, let's also showcase the talent of the students here in our school. Let us display the artworks so that people who would get interested can purchase it."
"O yes, let us team up with a charitable institution and all the money that we can generate will be given to them. Let's have our theater club prepare something special and we can sell tickets. The artworks can also be sold. The booths would also help us in generating cash" Tyler agreed.
"That's great. We could also sell food or have booths offering games" Alice agreed. Our class started giving their ideas and by the end of the meeting, everyone looked really excited on the upcoming event.
"Before I end this class meeting, I also want to propose for us to do an auction" Alice suggested.
"Auction? We will auction our things?" Lauren asked.
"No, we would have human auction. For example I would be auctioned then the highest bidder would win a date with me."
"That sounds great but the problem is who would be auctioned?" Tyler asked.
Lauren's hand immediately shoots up in the air.
"I volunteer myself."
"Okay, since Lauren already volunteered herself let's just find 4 more girls who would be willing to be auctioned. I'll ask other classes from our college if they could recommend other girls. Oh I am volunteering my best friend Bella to be the final girl to be auctioned."
"What?!" I reacted immediately.
"Yes, you would really be a great help for us to earn more money for charity. Bella, I am so sure that there would be lots of guys who would bid for you. Plus, this event is open for outsiders so your lovable fiancé could also attend and bid" she said. All our classmates agreed while I protested.
"Hey guys, wait. I am not agreeing to this. I mean, I can help with all the other booths but I don't want to be auctioned. Nobody would be interested in bidding for me" I argued.
"I will bid for you" Tyler said shyly.
"I will also bid for you" Eric also said.
Before I knew it all the guys were saying that they would be willing to bid for me.
"I will give everything that my piggy bank has just to win a date with you Bella", a guy said.
"I am willing to give everything that my 2 piggy banks have just for a date" another guy said.
"Ha! I will get all my money in the bank to win this date" another guy also from our class proclaimed.
"See, Bella. I told you there would be many people who would bid for you" Alice told me with the glint in her eyes which tells me it's final and I can't do anything with it. I just took my seat quietly, I know I can never win, when Alice has decided it is final.
"I am so proud of you guys, I never thought we could come up with all this ideas. Monday next week would be the start of all the activities. We still have 3 days to prepare. I would just be texting you in which committee you would be assign. I hope we could all work this out. That's it, good bye everyone" Alice concluded. Everybody began going out of the room and Alice approached me.
"Let's go Bella, Edward sure is waiting for us."
"Alice, I don't really want to be auctioned! Just look for another girl."
"Bella, remember this is for charity."
"Let's see I know Edward would not agree to this."
"Hmmm, don't be so sure of that Ms. Swan. I'll find a way to make your fiancé say yes" Alice told me as she dragged me out the room and towards the school's gate.
"There he is!"
Edward stood waiting outside his car. It's a good thing most of the students already went home or else he would be crowded with lots of fans.
"You guys are quiet late" he said as we got inside his car.
"Well, we still have to talk about plans regarding our school's foundation day. Alice is our class and college president" I explained while Edward nodded.
"Sorry if were a bit late Edward" Alice apologized.
"It's okay."
Edward took us in a nice coffee shop that I haven't seen before. As usual, the place looks expensive. Alice excitedly went inside. We ordered our drinks and some sandwiches.
"You know Edward, our school's foundation day is open for everyone since it's our 100th foundation day. I had thought of hiring bands and maybe some artist to perform. We also talked about different booths" Alice said.
"That's great. I'm sure your event would be loads of fun" Edward commented.
"I really hope it would be successful. We would donate all the money that we would earn into a charitable institution. Oh and you know we would also be conducting an auction" Alice said. Upon hearing I quickly interrupted her,
"Edward, I am being auctioned" I informed him. He just looked at me then at Alice who was smiling widely then back at me.
"You would not agree to that right Edward? I can't be auctioned, right?" I pressed. I stared at him then he cleared his throat.
"Please enlighten me more about this auction thing?"
"I will. Okay, we would have some girls who would be auctioned. The highest bidder would then win a date with the girl and the money would be donated to the charity. It's the best idea I had. So what do you think Edward?" Alice explained.
"He would not agree! Told you Alice" I said.
"No, I think it's okay" Edward said.
"What?! Edward! I don't want to be auctioned!"
"It's for charity Bella and it's just a date."
Alice laughed loudly and said,
"See, Bella your fiancé has already given his permission so everything's settled."
I just sat there defeated. I guess I just have to bear with the agony.
"Ummm, Alice…I just want to know more. How long would that date be and where would they go?" Edward asked.
"Oh, the auction would probably start at 8am and it would end at around 11 am so from 11am till 9pm, the highest bidder gets to spend time with the girl that they had chosen. About place maybe they could roam around the school or go out, it depends."
Edward laughed a little then said,
"11am to 9pm? Isn't that a bit long? How about 11am to 1pm?"
"Edward, that would be too short!" Alice said as she laughed.
"Yeah, right" Edward answered.
"Oh Edward, would you be free on Monday next week? It's the start of all the activities. The auction would also take place on that day" Alice asked him.
Edward thought for a while then he slowly said he's sorry but he still has work on that day. Alice said it's okay maybe he could go some other time. Alice had to go to her job so she left early.
We also headed home, Edward had been so quiet.
"Hey, why are you so quiet?" I asked him.
"Oh, I'm just thinking."
"Thinking about?"
"Nothing."
"You're thinking about nothing?! That's not really cool Edward" I said while laughing a bit. He also laughed with me. Then my phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Hi there. Guess who…guess who…" the person said.
" Emmett I am 100% sure that I am talking to you."
"Oh why crap, how did you know it was me?! This is my new number by the way. I bought a new phone."
"That's nice."
"Yeah, it's a bit expensive but I tell you it's really awesome. Very handy and has great features."
Before I get to answer, another voice started talking.
"Hi Bella, it's me Jasper."
"Hey Jasper" I greeted him as I hear Emmett's voice in the background saying 'not fair' repeatedly.
"Missed us?"
"Of course!"
"I have good news for you, we are back in Canada. In fact we are waiting for you and Edward in his house. Please tell him that we got so hungry that we asked his cook to prepare some food and we also opened some new cd that we have found in his room. Oh and Emmett broke one cd because he accidentally laid on it and I also borrowed his clothes because I just find it nice. That's all."
"Okay I'll go tell him."
"Bye bye, we'll wait for you here."
"Was that Emmett or Jasper?" Edward asked me.
"It's Emmett and Jasper. Emmett was the one who called me but Jasper probably snatched the phone from him."
"Those two really act like kids."
"I have message for you, it's from your friends. They said that they are back here in Canada and they are waiting in your house. They got hungry so they asked your cook to prepare some food. They also found some new cd and they opened it. Emmett also accidentally broke 1 cd for he laid on it and to end their message, Jasper borrowed some of your clothes for according to him it looks nice."
"What?! Those two are messing up in the house and with my things! We better get home before they do something else."
When we got home, all the lights were open and there is loud music playing inside the house. We quickly entered the house and we found Jasper and Emmett dancing like crazy idiots. Emmett approached us while still dancing,
"Yo, mah friend Edward! How's it going dude? Missed us?"
"I'll tell you what's going mah friend!" Edward said as he turned the radio off.
"What's with all the lights?! You are also playing the worst song ever and you are dancing like some stupid idiots!"
"He missed us Emmett! I knew it. This calls for a….group hug!!" Jasper said as he and Emmett squeezed Edward in a bone crushing hug. I laughed at them, I must say these two can also be sweet.
"Okay, okay let go of me" Edward said.
"Promise us that you won't get mad first because I broke your cd and opened some more cds and your room is a total mess" Emmett said.
"And can I also have this shirt and this pants? It looks good on me." Jasper added.
Edward looked really annoyed but he just nodded and the two freed him and rejoiced. Emmett and Jasper also hugged me and told me all the things that have happened to them.
"Edward can we stay here?" Emmett asked.
"What? You have your own house why stay in my house?"
"Because Bella's here so we would also want to stay here. Hey, don't be so greedy, you already have her all by yourself right?" Emmett answered.
"Okay fine, you can stay here but both of you should be more careful, I don't want anything broken. Jasper my clothes are off limits okay?! And most importantly, you guys can't be hanging around Bella's room."
"Fine…fine…geez, Bella your fiancé sure is grumpy" Jasper said.
I laughed at him as Edward glared at me.
"This is nice, we're all together again!" I exclaimed.
"Because of that, this calls for a…" Jasper began.
"Group hug!!" Emmet and I said in unison. Edward started walking away from us but Emmett hold on to his arm so he ended up joining the group hug.
Author's Notes: This is one long chapter. Do you guys agree? I think this is the longest I have so far. I enjoyed writing this!!! Lol, I hope you would also enjoy reading this. Thank you for all the support, I advise to READ and REVIEW! Thank you!! *hugs*