Chapter 5-Bachelorette

The large white house was quiet when we pulled up. All the cars were in the driveway, so I knew everyone was home, which was good.

We walked into the main entrance and I was swept up into a hug first by Emmett, then Esme.

"Eh-hem." Alice cleared her throat. "I believe Bella has something to say to all of us."

I knew they would all take this news with good heart. Alice seemed thrilled at the idea of avoiding a war, though she still didn't speak about what she had seen.

While I was thinking about how to word everything, the living room filled with my new family. Esme and Carlisle stood behind the couch, while Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett sat in front of them. Alice remained on my right, while Edward took his place on my left. He took my hand and absent-mindedly played with the ring on my third finger. By now, I'm sure he knew the purpose of this meeting too.

"Well, when you all left to get things settled up north, I took a visit to La Push." Edward squeezed my hand. "I spoke to Billy Black, who is one of the elders, as you know, and I explained the situation with the Voturi to him. He spoke with the other elders and they all came to an agreement about the treaty." I paused, taking a long second to understand each of their reactions. Edward kissed my hand in encouragement.

"An agreement? You mean we don't get a reason to attack those dogs?" Only Emmett would be excited by the idea of a war.

"Yes, an agreement." I spat at him, annoyed at his reaction. "Billy said that they want a visit from the Volturi as much as we do. They agreed that I could be changed," I squeezed Edwards hand, "As long as we leave Forks and never come back."

"That sounds wonderful!" Carlisle exclaimed. "I would have been more than willing to break the treaty for you, Bella, but it makes things so much easier if it would not involve a war."

"Well, Billy will be at the wedding and he wants to talk to you, Carlisle, about the arrangement."

"Of course." He was still smiling.

"What about that dog? The one that you punched?" Emmett wondered.

"He, uh, won't be able to make it."

"Ha."

"Well, Bella, if that is all you have to say, then I think it's time we got started." She winked to Edward and started dragging me upstairs.

"Uh. One second, Alice." She pouted. "Edward, will you come with us? I need to talk to you for a second."

The three of us walked up the stairs at a human pace, which I could tell was annoying Alice, and went into Alice's bedroom.

"By the way, Bella, that dress looks amazing on you." Edward said as Alice dragged me into the oversized bathroom.

She pushed me down into the salon-style chair and started pulling at my hair.

"Edward," I said, slightly annoyed. "Was it really necessary to send Jake the invitation? And to add that letter to it?" I was trying to keep my voice calm and reasonable. Last thing I needed was to make my husband mad at me on my wedding day.

"I'm sorry, Bella. I did what I thought would be best."

"Well, Jacob is gone."

"Gone? Where?" Alice questioned.

"He ran off. They don't know where." I looked at Edward, wondering his reaction to this news. "Ouch! Alice, please, my scalp is breakable still." I said, a slight smile in my voice. She giggle and went back to work, being a little more careful with where she pulled and tugged.

"Listen, Bella." He was truly sorry, I could tell. "I didn't mean for this to happen. I am sorry."

"It's okay, Edward." I reached my hand out and he quickly filled it with his own. "It's not your fault. I read the letter. Your thoughts were in the right place."

"You. Out. Now." Alice demanded. "I need to get her ready and you are not giving me very much time."

"Fine." He pouted. He kissed me full on the lips, showing all desire that he felt for me and left the room quickly.

"Alice, isn't the wedding supposed to start at six?"

"Yes." She said, smiling.

"Isn't it only eleven?"

"Yes." She was laughing again.

"So, why do I need to be ready so early? I will probably just mess myself up."

She was having a full on giggle fit now. "Silly Bella. Didn't Edward tell you that he had a surprise for you?"

I groaned as someone knocked on the door. "Come in, Rose."

"Would you mind if I helped?"

"Of course not!" Alice said, stepping to the side to allow room for Rosalie.

"Actually, Alice, I was asking Bella. I know you wouldn't mind if I helped." Alice pouted for a second, then went back to smiling.

"Sure, Rosalie. I don't mind at all. Anything to make this all go faster." Alice stuck her tongue out at me.

Rosalie worked on my makeup while Alice pulled at my hair. "So, is anyone going to tell me what all this is for?"

"Nope." They both answered at the same time and we all started laughing.

"Hey girls. You almost done in there?" Carlisle asked. "Edward is getting impatient." He sounded like he was laughing, but I couldn't be sure.

Alice opened the door and Carlisle walked in, looking at me. "Well, don't you look absolutely stunning!" I looked in the mirror and shrieked. I had to say that I actually looked pretty.

Alice had curled my hair into big rings, pulling some back with pins and letting the rest hang down around my face. Rosalie has lined my brown eyes with black eyeliner and mascara. My lids were coated with a smoky grey eye shadow. My cheeks were flushed with pink blush and the rest of my skin glittered with sparkles.

"Thank you. All of you." I whispered. "Now will you tell me what's going on?"

"We're going to the meadow." Alice smiled. She disappeared for a second and came back in a red dress that showed off her white skin.

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