A/N: Heyya! Sorry for the wait. I was so busy with school and our first quarter exams are coming up but I wanted to update for some reasons. One is of course to please all who like this story and my second reason just made me happy.
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Chapter 16
Rosalie's POV
Today is mall day. Travis came back at around 5 AM while Bella, Esme and Carlisle came back at least thirty minutes earlier than him. Bella still doesn't know that we're going out so Alice gave me the mission to make her say yes. I was scared as hell. Bella and shopping are two things that can't go together. That just made her cuter. I sighed. I knocked on the door of the cottage as softly as I could since I was sure that she's still hear it. It was open within a few seconds. Bella stood in the doorway wearing only a black lace nightgown that just left little to imagine. It hugged her figure perfectly. Sure, I've seen her wearing only underwear when we went shopping before with my new found revelation this is just pure bliss. She looks so scorching hot!
"Uh... Rose? Your mouth might catch flies." She said nervously. I quickly snapped my mouth shut. That was just embarrassing. She just freaking caught me gawking at her.
"Sorry about that." I apologized and smiled warmly and she returned the favour. What a beautiful smile....
"It's no big deal. I must look pretty horrible wearing this. What do you want?" she asked, casually. I wanted to argue. She was never horrible-looking. How could she even think that way?
"You so do not look horrible. Anyway, Travis and Alice are going shopping. I wanted to tag along. Do you want to come with us?" I asked, nervously. I was expecting her to throw a fit but her answer shocked me.
"Sure. I think shopping would be good." She replied.
"That's cool. We'll leave at nine so that's in two hours. You do know how excited Alice can get." I reminded her and she laughed her musical laugh.
"Yes. I've heard that Travis has the same reaction about it. As if one shopping maniac was not enough." She replied.
"I know right but luckily for us, Carlisle limited her to ten thousand since her last shopping trip, the one to Italy, reached a million bucks. Carlisle told her to find a new hobby. She's not really happy about it though."
"She must have thrown a huge tantrum then."
"I think huge is an understatement. We all know that she worships said activity." I said and she giggled but nodded.
"That's Alice for you." She simply said.
"Anyway, I'll see you in two hours." I said with a smile. I have been smiling a lot lately......
"See ya!" she replied and I ran back to the house. Bella was simply too beautiful both inside and out for her own good. Edward is such an idiot.
APOV
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS?! THAT IS A PROFANITY! HOW CAN CARLISLE DO THIS TO ME? WHAT PART OF 'THIS IS HOW I COPE' DOESN'T HE UNDERSTAND
"CARLISLE!!" I shrieked and he was now in front of me.
"Yes, Alice?" he asked
"Can I please have an increase?" I pleaded.
"This way of coping won't help you Alice. Find another hobby besides shopping." He replied.
"Please." I gave him my best puppy dog face. He sighed. SCORE!
"Ten thousand and one." He said and he was gone. WTH?
I CAN'T LIVE WITH THAT! SURE. I SPENT MORE THAN A MILLION IN MY LAST SHOPPING TRIP BUT IT'S NOT MY FAULT THAT A PAIR OF SHOES COULD COST AS MUCH AS 5000 BUCKS. THIS IS JUST UNFAIR.
"Travis, we leave in two hours!" I grumbled.
"Okay." He mumbled.
I have to say that Travis with blue eyes was a sight to behold. Blue looks good on him just like with Bella. He really must have been a handsome human. I sighed.
It's kinda shocking to know that Rose is crushing on a girl. On Bella. That was just...... wow. They will look good together though. At least Rose is starting to move on. Sure, I may look happy sometimes but I'm still broken in the inside but how can I ever deny him of being happy? I just felt so insignificant and stupid that I did not see it coming. But somehow there was light.
Travis.
Yes, he is a jerk but he had this ray of light with him. He was so different. I sighed again. Rosalie came in with a dreamy face. I smirked to myself. Ha! I knew that night gown would look good on Bella.
"Hi, Rose!" I greeted.
"Hey, Al. So did you get the increase you wanted?" she asked casually.
"NO! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS! WHAT OTHER HOOBY IS THERE BESIDES SHOPPING?!" I shouted and she laughed at my outburst.
"You can try cars or you can learn a new language or a new instrument." She suggested and I shook my head furiously.
"Carlisle will soon realize how stupid he's being." I said intently.
"Well, good luck with that. See you in a bit." She said and she was gone.
Now...... How do I get Carlisle to give me an increase? Ten thousand dollar just doesn't suit me. How will I but the things I want? The purse I wanted was already five thousand dollars. Hmm...
MASTER PLAN # 1
BEG AGAIN.
"Daddy!" I screamed as I entered Carlisle's study. He was busy doing something.
"Alice?" he asked uncertainly.
"Yes, daddy." I nodded my head in a kiddie manner.
"Are you alright?" he asked me as he arched an eyebrow at me.
"I want this weaaaallllyy pweeety bag daddy. May I please get an incwease in my budget?" I asked innocently as I put on my cute face. He shook his head.
"No, Alice. Now, I'm busy. Please leave the room." He said politely. I did what I was told.
"Drats!" I mumbled.
MASTER PLAN # 2
HUNGER STRIKE AND DRAMA
I rushed to his study again. Carlisle was starting to look annoyed. I put on my rebel face and pointed an accusing finger at him.
"YOU! Ten thousand dollars??! Who buys your clothes so that you'll look good? ME! You should be more appreciative." I shouted accusingly.
"Alice, we all have enough clothes." He replied exasperatedly.
"That's where you are wrong! Clothes can never be enough and besides, I burned all the clothes in your closet!" I lied.
"Liar." He told me simply.
"Am not."
"Are too."
"Am not."
"Am not."
"Are too!" I shouted. WTH? I am such an idiot.
"You do know I would smell it if you were burning my clothes." He told me matter-o-factly.
"I will starve myself to death! If you do not raise my budget, I will go on a hunger strike then I will personally massacre the whole town!" I shouted desperately. He scoffed.
"Of course you would!" he said sarcastically. "Alice, leave my office now or I swear to all that is good that you won't even be shopping." He threatened. I glared at him and ran to my room. I growled angrily. RAWR!
LAST MASTER PLAN
SUICIDE SCARE
I grabbed the lighter and ran to Carlisle's office. This new plan should work. I planned this carefully for at least forty-five minutes. Unfortunately, my vision won't see through it. I hope it works. I barged into the room and what I saw scarred my eternity. Esme and Carlisle were busy with a certain deed that any child would not want to see his or her parents doing. I nearly gagged. My eyes widened and the two of them got hurriedly got dressed. I quickly ran to whichever room.
"OH MY GOSH!" I screamed as I entered the room. I quickly figured the room to be Travis'.
"Alice, can you please keep it down?" Travis asked, irritably.
"OMG!" I repeated.
"I get it. Now what do you need?" he asked. I observed him. He was sitting on his bed with a book in his hands. His bright blue eyes looked up to me curiously.
"Carlisle..... and...... Esme........ doing....... deed....." I mumbled and he laughed at me.
"You should see your face. It's comical. You must be scarred for life. Poor little Alice." He crooned as he quickly scooped me up and placed me on his bed.
"It was horrible, Travis!" I exclaimed and he laughed.
"How about we leave now?" he asked.
"Yes. I'll just change." I said and he nodded. I ran to my room then into my closet.
What to wear? Hmm.... I rummaged through my closet and decided on a pretty white sundress which I matched with white high heels. I grabbed a purse and I was good to go. Maybe I can shop lift...... Grr.. How can Carlisle do this to me? He is freaking rich! I sighed. I went downstairs. Travis was still busy reading his book while Rose and Bella were talking. I smiled to myself..
"I'm ready." I said as happy as I could ever be. They looked at me. Travis set down his book and smiled at me genuinely.
"That's good. Calvin Klein is waiting for me!" Travis said as he stood up. Rose and Bella stood up as well and we all went to the convertible and we drove off.
BPOV
Another shopping trip, I still hate it but I do not want to be left alone and I also enjoy their presence especially Rosalie's. The drive to the mall was pleasant as always but when we shop, that is simply another story. Thank Carlisle that he only allowed ten thousand for Alice or else we would be here the whole day. When we got there, I saw Alice give Travis a look and he simply nodded. The two of them drag Rose and I to Abercrombie and Fitch. They pushed the both of us into one cubicle for the both of us. They brought in so many clothes that I could not go out without making the stack fall down.
"Those two are horrible!" I exclaimed and Rosalie laughed.
"They scare me and that says a lot!" Rosalie replied.
"You two can try those clothes on and we'll come back for you later." Alice said in her sing-song voice. I heard their footsteps as they walked away.
"All of these?" I exclaimed.
This is like more than fifty for me and Rose each! Rose nodded. At least she can keep me company. I was about to reach out for this shirt when Rose did the same thing. Our hands brushed and I felt this course of electricity run through me. I quickly pulled away and we stared into each other's eyes. Her gaze was penetrating and cut deep into my soul. I couldn't stop staring at her. What is this feeling?
"Bella...." she murmured.
"Rose?" I asked.
"Do you want that?" she asked and that swept me away from my trance. I shook my head.
"You can have it." I said and she simply shrugged.
"We have to start by now. We don't want Alice upset." She suggested and I giggled.
"I agree. Let's do this thingy."
RPOV
This dressing room is like my open personal haven right now. The electric shock. I'm sure she felt it too. It was too strong to go unnoticeable. I just had to ruin the moment. We started trying on the clothes. Each outfit looked great on Bella. Alice must have seen something but what?
APOV
I had a vision of Rose and Bella so I immediately gave Travis a look that we should leave them alone and he understood. I dragged him around all the stores in the mall. I couldn't buy a lot since we were on such a tight budget. I only had three bags while Travis already had ten. I brought him to my favourite jewelry store. I saw a beautiful necklace. It had a white gold chain and the charm it had was a letter A studded with different kinds of gemstones.
"Beautiful, isn't?" Travis asked.
"Yeah. Unfortunately, Carlisle only gave me ten thousand and it costs twenty grand." I replied sadly.
"I see..... Do you want to go to Prada?" he asked eagerly. I nodded and we walked to Prada. Travis ain't so bad. He's knowledgeable and caring. In Prada, I saw this beautiful purse. I checked the price tag and it was almost ten thousand since it was a vintage purse. NO!! I want this bag. Bad. Travis chuckled.
"Do you want it?" he asked me.
"Unfortunately, Carlisle gave me a budget." I complained and he laughed. He grabbed the bag and asked the saleswoman for a new stock.
"Hello, my friend here wants this bag. May I please have a new stock?" he asked. His British- Italian accent was so pronounced that his voice was sexy. I just had to admit that. The lady nodded dreamily then left. Travis turned to face me." I'll give you this bag, if you let me do this." He leaned closer. I was expecting him to kiss me since he has been bugging me about it but instead he simply ruffled my hair using his hand and he laughed.
"That was fun!" he exclaimed and the saleslady came back. I saw Travis reach out for his wallet and give the exact amount for the bad and a hundred dollar bill for the tip. The lady handed him the bag and he handed her the money. The lady thanked him and she walked away. He dragged me outside.
"THANK YOU!" I squealed. He smiled genuinely and he gave me the bag.
"Let's split up for a while." He said and I nodded then he walked away. For a jerk, he's really nice.
BPOV
Finally done. That was mentally exhausting even for a vampire. Alice sure chose some good clothes but so many! She really thought this through.
"Bella?" Rose suddenly said and I turned around. Several things happened then. First, Rose was right behind me so when I turned around our lips met. Second, Rose kissed me. Third, I kissed her back. Fourth, everything else disappeared and all my focus was on that kiss.
Lastly, I liked it.
A/N: I haven't updated for some time! Gah. School is just so hectic. So they finally kissed. Please do tell me what you think through reviewing if you like.
xoxoxo