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Previously…

His happy expression turned into a frown. "What?"

I was puzzled by this sudden change of mood. "Okay. Okay. I'll be there." He took a deep breathe and finished the conversation.

He looked at me frowning. "Bella, I can't go with you tomorrow…"

I knew my disappointment is spreading in my face. I looked at him. "Why?"

"Bella…"

BPOV

"Bella…" He took a deep breath. "Rachel was rushed in the hospital…"

"What?!" Rachel was one of Jacob's sisters. She is really sweet and before she went to Hawaii, I really asked her opinion in some of my problems. "What happened? Is she okay?"

He was also shocked at the moment. He looked at me in the eye, worry was obvious in his face. "I don't know."

I pulled him in my arms and gently patted his back. I know we couldn't do anything about it. The only thing that I could do is to comfort him, let him know I'm always here. "Don't worry, everything would be alright."

"I hope so." His face is still buried in my shoulder. "Bells, we're flying to Hawaii tonight to check on her."

I hugged him tighter. "It's okay. I don't even like to go to the ball anyways."

To my surprise, he pulled out of my hug. He cupped my chin making me look at him. "Bells, no."

I didn't quite get his statement. His words were confusing. No what? I didn't ask a question. Well, better ask than ponder. "What?"

I was surprised that my voice was a pitch higher than the usual. "Bella, go to the party."

I looked away. I don't want to have this argument. I heard him sigh. "I don't want to ruin your plans−"

" −The only reason I'm coming is because you asked me." I snapped at him.

His face became serious. "You need to go and what about Alice and the others?"

I avoided his question. I didn't speak.

He cupped my chin again. "Please, for me." He made a puppy dog pout.

I laughed. His face was so funny. I thought about it. I guess it wouldn't be that bad going without him. "Sure but it doesn't mean I'm going to have fun."

His face brightened up and he hugged me. After that, we just sat under the tree until sunset. He drove me home using my truck after that.

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I was having that rainy dream again and again I was confused why I was there. I was about to know who I am waiting for when I felt something shaking me. The picture was going farther and farther. I reached my hand out trying to grasp the picture that was drifting away.

"Bella! Bella! Bella!"

I groaned. "Edward?" I muttered under my breath.

The voice laughed. It was feminine and soft so I'm sure it's someone else. "No, it's Alice! Silly Bella!"

I looked at the clock. 8 A.M. I groaned again pulling the covers on the top of my head. It's way too early. All of a sudden, something pulled me up to my feet.

"Alice?!" She didn't notice my complaints. She continued to drag me.

I was forced to get up literally. I lazily walked down the stairs with my very hyper friend. I don't know if she drank too much extra dark coffee as a hobby, maybe I'll ask her later. We went to the kitchen and to my surprise, Renee was cooking!

"Mornin' Renee!" She happily chirped.

"Alice! Join us for breakfast." Renee was putting her last pancake on the stack. She wasn't the best cook but at least she can cook pancakes without burning it. It was really the only kind of food that she didn't burn.

"Sure! I love to!" Alice rushed to the table and sat down at her usual place. She comes here so often that it's casual for her to stay over without asking permission.

"Pancakes!" My mother proudly said before putting the pancakes in front of us.

"Good morning girls! You're up early." I think it was supposed to be a question. Charlie sat down and took a sip on his cup of strong black coffee.

Alice swallowed a bite. "I'm kidnapping Bella for a makeover. Mmmm… These are good Renee."

I glanced at Charlie's reaction, he just laughed together with Renee. Wait! What did she say again?

"What?!" I stood up with a questioning and irritated look on my face.

She continued to eat pancakes as if she never heard what I just said. "For the Halloween Ball of course!" She took another pancake again. She simply stated that as if she was saying just the mere obvious.

"I have my own costume." I sat back again and continued on munching my breakfast.

"AND what is that?" She put her hands on her chin and her elbows resting on the table. I knew she was challenging me. The innocence in her voice contrasts with her smirking face.

I snickered. "I'm going to be the girl who was stabbed in the head by an arrow."

She cackled. "No, you won't."

I snapped back. "Yes, I would and that's FINAL." I've put extra emphasis on final to prove my point. Yes! For the first time, I'm going to win my argument! There's no where near hell I'm going to place myself in torture. Just thinking about the color, the curling and the twisting, it already makes my stomach churn.

"What?" I barely heard her say. She looked at me pouting with sadness. I'm starting to pity her but I won't do a makeover.

Her eyes were watery already. "I thought you love me…"

I stared at my parents, requesting for back-up. Charlie looked amused and Renee was already on her side.

"Poor girl, just do it." My mother mouthed. Great! Thanks a lot for being my parents!

"But mom…" I whined.

I looked at Alice, she was on the verge of tears. I smirked.

"Fine." I muttered against my will. I thought freedom to choose was a right. Well, I guess they've never met Alice.

Her face became suddenly bright. "Glad that was over." She said barely inaudible for me to hear.

She wiped her tears and she continued eating. I looked at Charlie. He looked entertained.

"She's good…" He murmured before taking another sip.

"You tricked me!" I accused her knowingly. Why is it that everyone in her family is such a good actor that they trick me into doing things or am I really just a pushover?

"Thank you for the breakfast Renee!" She flashed a smile.

"Bye Charlie! I'm taking Bella with me." She grabbed my arm and dragged me.

"Bye." I mumbled before I stood up.

She pulled me up to her house until she made me sit on the couch.

"Good morning Eddie!" She happily loudly chirped. I rubbed my ears lightly. For a small girl, she was gifted with a big voice. She's really too loud for her own good.

"ALICE! You're too loud!" Edward complained. He was walking towards us. We really do think alike.

"And don't call me Eddie." He sneered at the last word. Alice just leered.

"Bella? Why are you up so early?" He was surprised to see me.

"If it weren't for your sister, I would've been sleeping still". I wanted to say that but I don't want Alice to use her "powers" against me.

"Nice to see you too." I greeted back.

"Excuse me for a while." Alice stood up and went upstairs.

Edward sat beside me and ruffled my hair. In turn I ruffled his messy hair. I looked at him and mentally laughed. His attire was a good combination of different things. He was wearing a blue pajama with many yellow duckies printed on it and a black shirt saying, "Damn I'm hot, I even dazzle myself!" (There was really a picture of Edward saying that. My friend showed it to me and I literally laughed! It was ridiculous! Er… Back to the story…)

I tried to keep my stiff poker face but I can't help it. "Interesting choice of wardrobe."

"Har har, very funny." He said sarcastically. He looked serious. He continued on. "…and don't insult Mr. Duckies."

I cannot hold it much longer I hysterically laughed and he joined in with me. After a few minutes, we were panting because we couldn't breathe anymore with all the laughing.

"Bella. Why didn't you attend school yesterday?"

I almost forgot about yesterday. "I… Er… I kind of… I fell asleep."

"That explains why. I saw you with Jacob. Are you so bored with him that you really fell asleep?" He was mocking me. I playfully slapped him in the arm.

"Bella! I almost forgot! Wait a minute!" I looked at him confused. He darted back upstairs and immediately came back with something glistening in his hand.

"For you." He tied the bracelet on my hand.

"Edward. I don't like gifts."

"These are friendship bracelets. I have one too, see?" He was holding two bracelets. He was tying one on me and the other one rested on his lap.

"Well then, I'll tie the other one for you." I took the other bracelet and tied it on wrist.

When the bracelets are already placed, I lifted my wrists up and admired them (It's on my profile :D).It has tiny stones circling around the silver chains. The stones are shaped like teardrops and it has the nicest shade of blue. How did Edward came up with this?

Edward broke the silence. He answered my question as if he could read my mind.

"Do you want to hear where I got this?"

I nodded. He started to say his story. "I was walking on the street when I found a shop. I don't remember why I went in but I just did. I browsed a little and I found out that it was a charm store. You still there?"

I nodded. He continued on his story. "Suddenly, a woman appeared at my side. She said that I was her first customer for the day so she's giving me a special charm. She said it was for the person whom you're fond the most. As long as the person wears it, the two people will be inseparable!" He had a proud grin in his face. "I thought of you and I was about to buy it when the lady just gave it to me."

I laughed at his reaction. I smiled. "Thank you. I will not take this off."

Alice came back. "Eddie! I've put everything you need at your bedside."

Edward looked grim. "Thanks."

He stood up. "Well, bye Bella!" He gave me a big bear hug and walked passed Alice.

She stopped Edward and teased him. "Make it green."

He sneered. "You wish." Then he went upstairs.

She went to me and grabbed me again in the arm and dragged me. I made up my mind that I'm really an official pushover. She took me to her room and made me sit in front of her dresser.

"You're still angry aren't you?" She looked repentant. At least she knows. I held my silence.

She continued on. "I'm sorry. I just want you to look good and have fun."

I was facing the mirror so I could look at her expression without looking at her. She hugged me. I couldn't keep myself from getting angry at her.

"It's okay. I forgive you." I gave her a faint smile and she returned to her energetic mood.

"Let's start this thing." With that, she brought out every beauty product and accessory known to man. She grinned evilly. WHAT HAVE I DONE?! I closed my eyes and gotten ready for the torture I've damned myself into.

I heard her chortle. "Bella, I'm not going to torture you."

I snapped back. "That's what you think." I heard her softly chuckle. I felt her hand putting something on my face and her curling iron touching my hair.

"BELLA!" A booming voice suddenly made me jump. It only belonged to one person…

"Emmett!" Alice dropped the blush and ran toward her brother. He's in college now. I opened my eyes and saw he was with a beautiful blonde girl. She looked like a supermodel and her look, all I could say is wow!

"I said Bella not Alice." He said when Alice forced him into a hug.

He laughed when Alice let him go and pouted. "Bella? Wow? You look good. You agreed on Alice fixing you up? You've changed Baby sis!"

I snickered. "No, I was forced against my will."

"Rosalie!" Alice chirped and hugged the blonde girl.

"I almost forgot. Rosalie, Bella. Bella, my girlfriend." He made a pointing gesture towards me.

She smiled faintly. "It's nice to meet you."

"Me too."

"So mom and dad are still on that holiday?" Emmett broke the silence and the awkwardness in the room.

"Yup." Alice made a pop sound on that p.

"Well, I'll leave Rosalie with you're care. Bye Rose!" He kissed her cheek and went off.

Rosalie smile and turned to Alice. "Can I help?"

"Sure." And the torment resumed.

After many brushing and curling and the torture after, they were finally finished. They gave me an old purplish gown. It was stunning! (On my profile) They also gave me a mask together with the dress. I looked at the mirror and I was like the modern day Cinderella. My long hair was curled down up to my waist. The dress fitted me perfectly. Rosalie and Alice gave each other a high five. I went to them and gave them a hug.

I went to them and gave them a hug. "Thank you."

They laughed. "Our pleasure."

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"Alice, this is embarrassing."

We arrived at the school gym and we stood in the entrance. I see many people glancing at my direction. I'm not good with people and attention. That is the reason why I don't dress up much. Good thing everyone has a mask so it made it less tormenting.

"Don't worry. You look great." She assured me. She was wearing a fairy costume. It was green and the falling cloth strips made her more magnificent.

We sat down a chair near the buffet table. The light was dim but colorful. It looked like a club. Everyone was unrecognizable except the one wearing that almost nothing costume of a bunny. That one is the one and only Jessica Stanley and with her are her groupies looking silly as ever.

Suddenly to my surprise, a guy was in my front. He was in a Prince Charming costume. His hair was dark. He smiled at me. All I could do was chant in my head, one word I needed to remember. Jacob.Jacob.Jacob.

His smile grew bigger. He looked amazing. I shouldn't be thinking this.

"May I ask for this dance?" His voice was smooth and deep yet familiar. Impossible. I thought. He was breath-taking. What was I chanting a while ago?

I looked at Alice. She smiled. "Go and have fun."

I looked back at him and nodded. We went to the middle of the dance floor. I was in the middle of the room. I know the whole room is watching us. They would never recognize me right, with the mask on? Alice said that I should have fun and I will. I know this is wrong but I never felt so right. This is a mistake but my mind retorted. This is one of the few things I've done right. I saw Prince Charming smile and I was breathless already. I have at least midnight right? Or in my case until the end of the ball.

The song was perfect. It was subtle and smooth.

Sometimes I wonder what lies ahead

How long till my hunger is fed

They say it's hard to make it in this part of town

So many people on this merry-go-round

I stared at him as we danced. I have so many questions. Who are you? Why didn't I see you before?

Some folks try astrology

Some turn to crystal balls

To find an answer,

To get through it all

I just fall on my knees and I try to pray

In the silence I can hear Him say

He hugged me closer. I was already leaning on him. We gracefully danced.

The river runs and the river hides

Out to the ocean and under the sky

I promise you, the answer will come

Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

Everything in its time

The song is perfect for us. Maybe, it isn't the right time to ask him who he was. Like the song said, "The answer will come. Hold on to patience and watch for a sign."

I often feel like I'm two steps behind

Somebody must have moved that finish line

There are a thousand reasons

Why I should give up

But I'm stubborn in the things I believe

I rested my head on his shoulder. I feel so safe. I was in bliss.

The river runs and the river hides

Out to the ocean and under the sky

I promise you, the answer will come

Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

'cause maybe there's another plan

One I still can't see

A little surprise, like your love in my life

Funny how time changes how we see

He pushed me slightly to face him. I looked into his eyes. It was the most amazing eyes I've seen. It has the most beautiful color, it was rare. We moved closer slowly. I closed my eyes. I felt my lips brush against him. I don't care anymore what was happening around us. This was our moment. I am Cinderella right now and he was my Prince Charming.

The river runs and the river hides

Out to the ocean and under the sky

I promise you, the answer will come

Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

Everything in its time

Everything in its time

The song ended. I heard everyone clapping. I opened my eyes. Everyone was watching. They were cheering and giggling. I blushed. I looked at him and he smiled at me.

"And now, the best costume and the Queen of this year's ball is…. CINDERELLA!" It was the announcer on the stage called out. Everyone was facing the stage then looked at me.

"Congratulations." That velvety voice whispered. He kissed my hand. That's when I realized that I won. He let go of my hand to let me walk towards the stage.

I went up happily. I was in bliss. This night was perfect. Suddenly, there was a loud chiming of the clock.

"It's midnight guys! Masks off!" The D.J. announced. I took off my mask on stage.

"Bella Swan! Nice! You look amazing!" Chants from the students echoed around the room. I blushed. I was looking for my Prince Charming to see who he was. I searched for him in the crowd.

"And the best costume for the guys and the King of this year's ball is PRINCE CHARMING!" I waited for him to come up. I saw him running towards the exit. His mask was still on. Was he turned off when he found out I was Isabella Swan?

I ran down the stage and ran after him. I don't care that I was wearing a long ball gown and I was in the highest heels I've been in my life. I needed to know who he was.

"WAIT!" I shouted but he was fast. When I reached the exit he was gone. I panted and brushed off the sweat forming on my forehead.

I feel tears forming in my eyes. My midnight was up. I wasn't Cinderella anymore but Isabella Swan. My Prince Charming was gone and he returned to whoever he was. In that short amount of time, I loved him already. My Prince Charming…

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