Hi! I am so sorry for not updating so soon...huh...that sounds strangly familiar..lol. Anyway, I had a major WB and I FINALLY got through it! =) So, here is the next chapter, which hopefully, is long enough. And again, please excuse any spelling and/or grammer errors. I don't have spell check...or Microsoft Word. =)

DISCLAIMER: It's Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, not edward_lover_456.

BPOV

"Bella! Will you PLEASE just HOLD STILL?!?" scolded Alice as multiple needles were thrust into the dress I was wearing so that it can be fitted to her satisfiction.

"Alice!" I groaned. "Can I please get out of here? I've been standing here for two hours! TWO HOURS Alice! That's longer than my record of shopping with you!" I exclaimed in despair.

We were currently at some fancy-no doubt, expensive- wedding dress store that I have never heard of before, and I was standing upon some type of platform in a room decked out in mirrors of all shapes and sizes.

"We'll see about that." She muttered darkly, so softly that I wasn't sure I had actually heard it or not. "Anyway, we're about done here, right ?"

The ancient woman who was the seamtress walked around me, poking needles here and there, much to my irration.

"Yes,yes, I do think we are done here, Ms. Alice."

Alice shot up in the air from the chair with such vigor as I have never seen. " Thank you so much ! Hurry, Bella!" She all but practically yanked me down from the platform, causing the needles to shift and prick me, causing me to wince as I stumbled into the dressing room.

"All right Alice..." I carefully replied back, guessing at why she had suddenly become so energetic for.

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Five hours later, arms laddened with colorful, countless bags with fancy script on them, did I then waddle wearily through the doors of Alice's mansion.

"AH! Finally!" I groaned, letting go of the bags onto the floor.

"No need to 't that much, really." Alice scolded behind me. I ignored her as I sprawled on the shiny marble floor, not giving a care in the world who could see me like this.

"Bells! Get up from there!" Alice giggled as she sat down on a loveseat located in the foyer where we were.

"No." I grunted as I felt my eyes close on their own accord. " After shopping who-knows-how-many hours, I at least deserve the right to crash where I please."

I heard Alice laugh, probably at the childish display I was giving. "All right Bella, but I -"

Miss Alice?" I heard a voice say.

Probably one of the maids, I thought.

"Yes, Susan?"

"Would you like for me to..uh..carry your bags to your room?"

I laughed inwardly, imagining how she might be eyeing the many bags scattered upon the foyer.

"Thank you, Susan. Er..you might need some help though. Ask Cindy to help you and be sure to use the elevator."

"Of course."

I scooted over a bit as I felt the bags around me being lifted up into the air.

When the footsteps seemed far enough, Alice continued.

"As I was saying, I want to make a deal with you."

"Shoot."

"If you get up from the floor, I'll give you Pride and Prejudice for Christmas."

"Too far away."

"Oh, I see. Fine then." Alice retorted. "Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, AND Jane Eyre. ALL leather-bound with your name inscribed on a special book cover for each."

I could feel my resolve waver for a moment, and I was sure Alice could as well. Great.

It was time to gamble...did I mention I'm not the best poker player there is?

"No deal."Crap, my voice faltered at the end a bit.

Just as Alice was about to pounce at the oppurtunity, a bell-like laugh echoed through out the foyer.

"Oh, Alice. That is not the way to go with her."

I snapped my eyes open and looked to the front door.

Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper were standing in the front door, all with an amused expression.

"HEY Bella! Guess Alice got to you with her obsessive addiction." boomed Emmett as they all walked in.

I smiled at him. "You got that right."

Rosalie walked gracefully to Alice's side, all the while I couldn't help comparing my self to her-she's mature, unlike some people who are on the ground, and she can actually make it across a room without finding something to trip on. Life can be so unfair sometimes.

Alice looked up to her from the seat, with Jasper next to her.

"Rosalie! Can you please explain then what is exactly the best way to convince her to get up?" cried Alice impatiently .

Rose chuckled. "Hi to you too."

"So, Bella..." she said as she striaghtened up, into what I recgonized as her "I'm-ready-to-take-on-anybody" stance.

"So, Rosalie..." I practically stammered at her. She knew my one and only weakness, which I was sure she would definitely use.

Rose smiled her enchanting smile, and Alice, sensing victory, looked as smug as a cat who has a mouse cornered.

"I'LL make a deal with you-all of the books that Alice offered, and I'll throw in a box of Ferrero Rocher."

"F-F-FF-Ferrero Rocher?" I gasped, my will crumbling away.

Rose nodded her head slowly, smiling at my defeated expression.

I sprang up from the floor, running toward the grand staircase.

"Well?? What are we waiting for? Let's go to Alice's room and try on the things we bought!" I yelled as I sprinted up the stairs.

"Well, this isn't what I planned...but OK!" Alice grinned as she followed suit, with Jasper next to her.

"Come on, Emmett." Rose said as they climbed up the stairs.

"But I want a box of Ferrero Rocher too.." whined Emmett as he was towed along.

And there it is! And yes, the chocolate is important; it's crucial for the future chapters-you'll see why. =) So, I want to wish everybody a Merry late Christmas and/or Happy Holidays! =) I hope everybody has a great New Year's day and may you find your Edward/Emmett/Jasper/Jacob/Carlisle/Seth or Bella/Rosalie/Alice/Esme/Renesmee/Emily in the year 2009!!! =)...Are there any guys reading this? lol