Hey guys! Sorry that I have like dropped off the face of the Earth these past couple months. A few days after I posted the last chapter I recieved some bad news. Anthony was in the hospital and I was not allowed to see him because he was in critical care. So, for some reason, the hospital only allowed close family in to see him until he woke up from the coma and requested to see anyone. Thank goodness his mom vouged for me and told the doctors that I was his fiancee' so they let me see him. Even though I'm not really. lol. So anywayss I was sitting in his room after about two months of him not waking up and I felt like I was losing hope when his hand squeezed mine. I looked up and started crying when I saw his eyes open. He was smiling brightly at me. Thankfully there was NO brain damage at all and he should be out of the hospital soon so I will be able to spend Valentine's Day with my love(: Also, since he was injured in battle, he recieved a purple heart and is not required to go back and complete his tour. Though he is talking about going back once he gets completely one hundred percent back to health. Wish me luck with talking him out of it! So, Without further ado, the next chapter! Hope you all enjoy it.

Hugs&&Kisses

hellotocarissa(:

BPOV:

I sighed as I stared out the window at the passing scenery as Edward drove me back to his house. I felt him grab my hand as his thumb rubbed circles on the back of it.

"What's on your mind love?" He asked me and I sighed and looked over at him.

"Just Jake and dinner tonight with my dad and just everything. I can't wrap my head around the fact that Paul knows everything about my life now because of Jake and even though I told Jake I forgive him there is just something deep down that is telling me that I can't trust him ever again. And that hurts me. He's supposed to be my best friend and I can't trust him. That totally sucks." I explained sadly and he sighed as he looked at me. He lifted my hand to his lips and kissed softly.

"I'm here love. I promise I'm not going anywhere. I know that's not the same as Jake being your best friend since childhood but give it some time and I'm sure everything will be fine. Ok baby?" He told me as he smiled lovingly at me but it didn't reach his eyes.

"Thanks Edward." I replied as I smiled back at him.

"No problem love. Now tell me what has you worried about dinner with your dad tonight." He told me and I sighed.

"Well, Kayla and Alina are going to be there. Now I love Kayla don't get me wrong and I'm glad she makes my dad so happy. But I'm not so fond of Alina." I told him and he chuckled as I rolled my eyes. "I guess I'm just worried about what she will say to me. I haven't known her for very long yet I already know that she is going to say whatever she can to try and make me snap in front of the parents. I am worried that she will break up my dad and Kayla because of her own selfishness and my dad shouldn't have to put up with that. But most of all I'm worried about what she is going to say about you." I told him as I looked back down at my hands and played with my fingers.

"Oh, Bella. I know you are worried about Alina but I promise you that once you get to know her she really isn't that horrible. Now I know that you two didn't really get off to a good start because of her little crush and now you two might be sisters one day but baby, you are the sweetest girl with the biggest heart I know and I just know that you will be fine becuase you will be happy for your dad and Kayla and that's all that should matter. Alina loves her mom so she isn't going to break up her and your dad. I know that. As far as being worried about what she will say about you, baby she is going to say stuff to try and break you in front of your dad and Kayla, that you are right about. But like I said earlier you are a strong girl and rather than sinking to her level and beating her at her own game, you should try smuggling her with your heart. Bella if you show her that you can be the bigger person and be nice and polite to her even after everything she says to you, you will be showing her that you aren't going to let her get to you and it's no fun for her and she will eventually move on. Alright?" He asked and I smiled at him.

"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" I asked him and he chuckled and winked at me.

"I believe you have love. And I love you so much more." He replied.

"Impossible." I said as I rolled my eyes and giggled. I felt the car slow and my head snapped to look out the window and see that we were already pulling up to Edward's house. I got out of the car shaking my head at his reckless driving and walked up to the front door.

"Bella-boo is back!" I heard a voice boom from inside the minute I opened the door.

"Hi Emmet." I chuckled as I rolled my eyes. I felt a strong pair of arms lift me up and I squealed as they quickly turned me in circles.

"Emmet put her down!" Alice yelled and I laughed as he pouted but put me down. "Thank you. Now what happened to you? You look frazzled." Alice said skeptically and I heard Edward chuckle.

"Nothing Ali. Everything is fine." I told her as I shot Edward a glare.

"I don't believe you but I'm not going to push it. We need to get you ready for dinner with your dad, Kayla, and Alina." She told me as she grabbed my hand and drug me upstairs behind her.

"Ali, can't I just go like this? It's not like I need to impress anyone and I still have to make the dinner for them." I complained and could see her roll her eyes.

"Bella, don't fight it. You know I am going to win." She told me and I couldn't argue with her on that one.

"Fine Alice but nothing too extreme please." I begged her and she nodded and smile brightly at me. She worked on me for what seemed like hours but couldn't be more than fourty-five minutes.

"Ok I am done and yes I know you love me and there is no need to thank me." Alice said smugly as she ushered me towards the full length mirror in her room. I gasped quietly when I saw the reflection in it. The girl in the mirror was gorgeous. Her long brown hair hung in loose waves down her back and her bangs were in a small twist with a dark blue bow pinning them in place. Her makeup was simple with smoky brown eyes and light eyeliner and a little bit of mascara. There was also a touch of lip plumper with gloss over the top on her lips to make them look full and shiny. I had to look down at my outfit before I could believe that the beautiful girl in the mirror was me.

"Oh my gosh Alice." Was all I could seem to get out and she turned around from digging through her closet and smiled at me brightly.

"Your welcome Bells." She replied. "Now, for your outfit. I promise you are going to be comfy but cute all at the same time." She told me as she handed me a pile of clothes.

"Alice if I don't wear my plain, boring clothes then no one is going to believe its me." I told her stubornly and she rolled her eyes at me and laughed.

"Oh hush. Now get in that bathroom and change. Now!" She told me as she shoved me into the bathroom and closed the door behind me. I groaned and began to change. Alice had me wearing skinny jeans with a long sleeved blue shirt that matched the bow in my hair. Since the shirt was low cut, she had also given me a light grey tank top to wear underneath. To top the look off there was a skinny brown belt with silver buttons all around and black, knee-heighth, flat boots that went over the top of my jeans. I smiled as I took in my image. It was a comfotable yet very cute look. I stepped out of the bathroom, expecting to be bombarded by Alice, and was shocked when she was no longer in the room and the door was open. I laughed to myself and rolled my eyes as I headed for downstairs.

"Alice! Are you down there?" I called out as I walked down the stairs.

"Yeah Bells in the kitchen!" I heard her call back and I made my way to the kitchen. I got a wolf whistle from Emmet the minute I stepped into the room and Alice smiled brightly and Rose just gasped.

"Bella you are looking hot!" Emmet yelled and I blushed and looked down.

"Thanks Emm." I replied as I giggled and Alice just laughed. I felt two arms wrap around my waste from behind me and I leaned into them and sighed.

"I missed you, love." I heard Edward's voice in my ear and I smiled as I turned around to face him and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I missed you too baby." I replied and he smiled.

"You look gorgeous Bella." He said as he twirled me in a circle and I giggled and blushed bright red.

"I know! Alice is amazing. I don't understand how she can take something as plain as me and turn it into a gorgeous masterpiece." I told him in complete awe.

"Bella, Alice didn't have to do much. You are far from plain. In fact, you are the most beautiful woman on this planet. Alice just made you see it." Edward told me and I smiled at his sweetness.

"He's right Bells. I didnt even do much. You hair was already perfect I just put your bangs back and added some eyeshadow and lipgloss and changed your clothes. The rest was all you. I just need to teach you how to do your makeup, wear fashionable clothes, and how to do different hairstyles and your set." Alice said and I smiled and rolled my eyes.

"Alright well I better get going." I sighed and pried myself from Edward's arms, a place I never wanted to leave. Just then, my phone started to ring and I went out to the living room and picked it up off of the coffee table where my purse sat with all of my stuff placed neatly back inside. Thank God for Alice.

"Hey Dad I'm on my way." I answered when I saw who was calling.

"Ok that's great Bells. So listen, I was wondering if you wanted to bring Edward. Kayla misses him and wants to catch up and Alina is also bringing her new boyfriend so I didn't want you to feel like a fourth wheel." He told me and I smiled brightly at Edward, who was leaning against the kitchen doorway, watching me with pure love in his eyes.

"Sure dad, I'll ask and we will see you in a few." I told him happily before hanging up.

"What was that all about?" Edward asked curiously as I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. His arms circled my waiste and pulled me tightly against him.

"My dad told me to invite you to dinner tonight. Kayla misses you and apparently Alina is bringing her new boyfriend and my dad didn't want me to feel like a fourth wheel." I told him happily and he chuckled.

"Well that's cool." He replied and I smiled and nodded my head.

"Yes, it is insanely good. So Edward will you please save me and come to dinner tonight?" I begged him jokingly and he rolled his eyes and kissed me chastely on the cheek.

"I would love to save you Bella. Always." He replied and I looked lovingly into his eyes. He slowly bent towards me and when he was too close for me to stare into his eyes without going cross-eyes I closed my eyes. The moment his lips connected with mine I felt at home and threw myself fully into the kiss. I groaned when Edward began to pull away and pouted when he pulled away fully.

"Silly girl. We are going to be late for dinner. We will have plenty of time to kiss later I promise." He chuckled as he rolled his eyes. I giggled and smiled.

"Good, cause I am never going to get enough of you." I told him as I walked away and grabbed my purse.

"Sounds amazing love." He told me as he led me out of the house and to his car. He opened the passenger door for me and I climbed in and buckled as he walked around the front of the car and got in the driver's seat. We peeled out of the driveway and headed to my house. With Edward's crazy driving we were at my house in less than ten minutes. I saw that Kayla's car was already here and so was another car that looked familiar. I shook it off, figuring it was Alina's new boyrfriend's car and I had just seen that same make before. Edward opened my door for me and grabbed my hand as I climbed out. I led him into the house and heard laughing from the living room.

"Bells, is that you?" I heard my dad call and I rolled my eyes.

"No, it's a robbery!" I said in a deep man voice and felt Edward chuckled behind me.

"Isabella Marie Swan! That is not even funny!" My dad yelled as I walked into the living room and I rolled my eyes and giggled.

"Edward thought it was." I said quietly before getting elbowed in the side by the devil himself.

"I heard that! And Edward has to laugh at your "jokes". He's your boyfriend." He said putting air quotes with his hands when he said jokes. I stuck my tongue out at my dad before pushing Edward down on the only open seat and sitting in his lap.

"Oh very mature Bella." My dad replied and I laughed.

"Thanks Daddy!" I squealed as I wiggled slightly, forgetting I was on Edward's lap, like an excited little girl. Edward groaned quietly and I mumbled a sorry to him before sitting still. He chuckled and kissed my neck.

"Hey Kayla! How are you?" I asked her as I smiled brightly at her.

"Hi Bella. I am wonderful, how are you?" She asked and I laughed.

"Just fantastic." I told her and we tried to stifle our laughs at our little joke that no one knew about.

"Well that was awkward." My dad said after a moment of silence and me and Kayla couldn't help but burst into fits of laughter. She leaned over my dad to high five me once our laughs died down to chuckled.

"What's so funny?" My dad asked and I just shook my head at him.

"Nothing old man." I told him.

"Who are you calling old missy?" He exclaimed and I giggled.

"You. Now don't get too stressed and hurt yourself. You might have a heart attack." I replied and he elbowed my side.

"What the he-"

"Don't you dare say that word Bella!" I was cut off by my dad and I looked at him sheepishly before sinking back into Edward's chest to hide my laughter.

"Oh. Well look who's here." I heard an ice cold voice say from the doorway. I took a deep breath before plastering a smile on my face and looking up.

"Hey Alina! How are you?" I asked her happily and she rolled her eyes and sat down on the floor, effectively ignoring me. "Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." I whispered and everyone but Alina chuckled at my humor.

"Ha ha ha so freaking funny." Alina snapped as she glared at me.

"Ouch. My first taste of the ice-glare. Yowza that's a burner." I said, faking being burnt while everyone errupted in laughter.

"God you're such a bit-"

"Alina!" Kayla warned before she could finish her sentence. Alina shot me another glare before sitting back down and staring at the black TV screen.

"Where did Jacob go?" My dad asked Alina and I looked at him confusedly.

"He's going to the restroom. Should be back soon." She replied blankly and my dad nodded his head.

"I'm back!" I heard a familiar voice and when I saw the person round the corner I was even more confused. What was Jake doing here? When he walked over and bent down to sit next to Alina and placed his arm around her shoulders and his other hand on her leg everything clicked into place and I burst out in laughter. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy but I could not stop laughing.

"What is this bitch laughing at?" Alina yelled, which stopped my laughter. I started to stand up but Edward pulled me back down on his lap.

"Calm down baby." He whispered in my ear before kissing the side of my neck and I relaxed in his arms.

"Oh hey Bells. I didn't even see you there." Jake said as he smiled at me and I laughed.

"Hey Jake." I replied as I tried to calm my fit of giggled which was threatening to burst out again.

"Ok seriously! What the hell is so damn funny?" Alina snapped and I giggled.

"Oh nothing my dear future sister." I replied and she glared at me.

"Oh my GOD! WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM! YOU ARE SERIOUSLY SO GOD DAMN ANNOYING RIGHT NOW I JUST WANNA SLAP THE SHIT OUT OF YOU AND THAT SMILE OFF YOUR FACE!" She yelled in my face and I laughed again. The next thing I knew my cheek was stinging from the slap across the face Alina gave.

"Oh hell no. It's on bitch." I snapped as I jumped out of Edward's arms and got in her face.