Chapter 53: Bella's Bachelorette Party
BPOV
It was the weekend before the wedding, and exactly four days before we left to California for the wedding festivities. But before we were allowed to leave, I was being forced into the party from hell.
I was in the bathroom getting ready, and even through the closed doors and walls I heard Abby's giggles as Edward played with her. Edward was staying in tonight with her, and tomorrow would be my turn.
I pulled down on my dress before smoothing it slightly. I had been fortunate enough to convince Alice that I was capable of choosing my own clothes and getting ready myself. I didn't want her around, at least not at the moment. She would be playing Bella Barbie enough during the wedding.
I was wearing a lace one-should dress. It had only one sheer lacey sleeve and it ended just above my knees. It was very form fitting showing off my curves. My hair was let loose in wavy curls and my makeup was just enough to look dramatic yet natural. I was very proud of the look I had put together. After years of being around Alice I had learned to put the look together.
"The limo is downstairs, my love." Edward said from behind the door. "Alice is about five seconds from dragging you down there herself."
"I'm ready." I replied slipping on my three inch stilettos and taking a deep breath. I was going to have to try hard not to fall.
I opened the door grinning at Edward as his eyes raked over me. I had to admit that even in his grey sweats and wife beater he looked incredibly hot. "I want to stay here," I whispered to him in a sultry voice as my fingers traced the outline of his abdominal muscles.
"I say you can stay." He added wrapping his arms around me his hands resting on my behind.
"No, she can not." Alice scolded walking into the bedroom. "Unhand the bride-to-be."
"You're spoiling my fun." I pouted as she rolled her eyes.
"You can have your fun when you get back, but now is time to go. We have dinner reservations." She said taking my hand.
"I'm going." I complained as Alice looked at me skeptically. "Let me say goodbye."
"Fine, but hurry up." She answered before leaving the room.
"Have fun, but be safe." Edward warned as he kissed my cheek not wanting to ruin my lipstick.
"I will," I said hugging him tightly. "I'll be home as early as I can."
"Enjoy yourself, I'll be waiting." He finished as I smiled at him before heading downstairs.
"Bye, mommy." Abby said giving me a hug.
"Bye, princess. Be good for daddy." I warned as she nodded before heading back into her room.
I found Alice, Rosalie, Angela, Esme, and my mother all downstairs in the foyer. They all seemed extremely excited, and I couldn't help but sigh. Parties were not my thing at all. "Let the torture begin." I said as they all laughed.
"Come on, Bella." Angela said as she hooked her arm in mine. "It'll be fun."
"But no crown." I warned eyeing the sash and crown set they had.
"But it's fun." My mom pouted as I sighed in defeat. I was in for quite the embarrassing night.
We all clamored into the limo and were quickly driven away from the house. "I can't believe my baby's getting married." My mom said giving me a hug as I blushed.
"Mom, it's alright." I said patting her leg as she kissed my forehead.
"You're all grown up, baby." She whispered as I smiled at her.
"What are the plans?" I asked as Alice looked at me mischievously.
"Alice," I warned as both Rose and her rolled her eyes.
"Don't be such a sour puss," Rosalie stated. "There's no need to get your panties in a twist. We did not plan anything too over the top."
"What did you plan?" I inquired yet again. I loved Alice and Rosalie, but I did not trust them to do anything less than over the top. It was in their nature.
"Just dinner at Novo Italiano and then on to GhostBar." Alice replied as I smiled. Maybe the night wouldn't be too bad.
"You see there was nothing to worry about." Esme said to me with a smile as I laughed. She had heard me vent my frustrations quite a few times over the party.
"We can follow directions." Alice defended as I laughed.
"Only when you want to." I pointed out as we all laughed before emptying the limo and heading inside the hotel and up to the restaurant.
"Do you girls want drinks?" Esme asked as we went inside.
"I'll take a red wine." I answered as everyone told Esme their order except Alice.
"How about you, maid of honor?" I said to Alice.
"I'll have a diet coke." She said as Angela and I both looked at her in shock. Alice was small, but was known to hold down her fair share of alcohol.
"What?" She inquired.
"You better spill right now, Missy." Angela ordered as we all turned to her Alice turning a slight pink.
"I'm pregnant." She whispered as I squealed in delight giving her a hug.
"How far?" I asked in excitement. I knew she had been after this with Jasper for at least a few months. "Why didn't you say anything?"
"I'm two months." She answered touching her flat stomach. "I just found out on Wednesday. I haven't even told Jazz yet."
"Why not? He'll be thrilled, Ali. This is what you two wanted." I pointed out after everyone had given her a hug and Esme and my mom had gone to get our drinks.
"I know, I just want to tell him some way special." She sighed as Rosalie smiled.
"Anyway you tell them is special, Alice. I know from experience." She added as Alice smiled.
"Well, tonight isn't about my baby boy. Tonight it's about Bella and her last weekend as a single woman." She changed the subject as Esme and Renee returned with our drinks. Apparently, she was under the impression that she was going to have a son.
"To Bella and Edward." Rosalie toasted as we all hit glasses before taking a sip.
Dinner was delicious, and I found it even hard to move afterwards. Italian was definitely one of my favorites, and I had over indulged.
"Time to party!" Angela said as we all went up to the VIP lounge in GhostBar.
"So are you ready for the big day?" Rose asked me as we sipped on cocktails listening to the music.
"More than you know." I replied with a stupid grin. I was very excited to finally become Mrs. Isabella Marie Cullen.
"Time to dance!" Alice announced pulling Rose and I up as the rest followed us out to the crystal deck to dance.
I was not a great dancer, but I guess having one too many cocktails loosened me up and I found myself moving to the music.
"Hey, sexy." I heard someone whisper in my ear as I moved away. "Baby, don't go."
"I'm not your baby." I said clearly moving away again. The man was well over six feet tall and was not good looking at all. He looked like a creep.
"Let's have a little fun." He continued pulling me towards him as I yanked my arm away using my stiletto to step on his foot.
"I said no." I added turning around and moving towards Alice who was dancing nearby with Rose.
"Let's get out of here." I said as they nodded.
"Are you alright?" Esme asked noticing the disgust in my face.
"I'm fine. It was just a creep who doesn't take a clue." I explained with a shudder.
"What did you do?" Angela inquired.
"I stepped on his foot with my shoe." I said proudly.
"I would've punched him." Rose jumped in.
"It's good that she didn't." Alice corrected. "We don't want any bruises or broken nails for the wedding."
"Girls, it's getting late." My mom stated as I noticed it was just past two in the morning.
I arrived back at the house sometime after three and I immediately made my way upstairs. I longed to be with Edward. I hated even being a few hours without him.
I reached our bedroom, and I had to smile at the sight before me. Edward was in his boxers with an open book across his chest fast asleep with the lamp on. He looked very peaceful, and I didn't have the heart to wake him up. He needed his rest, since he had been working like a madman to ensure we had no interruption for at least two weeks after our wedding.
I sighed in defeat getting my silk pajama pants and cotton tank. I would make up for it when he returned from his party. Angela had volunteered to stay with Abby for my plan to work. I changed relatively quickly washing off my makeup and combing out my hair. I picked up his book marking his page number and turning off the light.
"Good night, Edward." I whispered in his ear before climbing into bed with him. "I love you."
A/N: Just a fun chapter...Alice is pregnant!
Well, for those of you who read Between Love and Duty you already know that the sequel to this story will begin to be written in the new year. This story will have 59 chapters, all of which are already written.
My next update for this story will be in the new year. Probably January 5th or 6th. I will be on vacation for the holidays, and will be returning that week. I will not have computer access, and will be unable to update while I'm away.
I will update Between Love and Duty once more before I leave. It will most likely be sometime tomorrow afternoon while I'm at work.
I wish you all Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza or whatever winter holiday you celebrate. Have fun and be safe!
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