AN- Okay, one more thing needed to happen before we get to the meadow, but don't lynch me yet! I posted two chapters so I wouldn't get people hunting me down. Alice has a very good reason, which she mentions in this chapter, as to why Edward and Bella couldn't head straight to the meadow. But no getting mad, it's very next and it's already posted, so no booing!
PS- I changed the chapter titles because they didn't fit anymore.
A Good Morning pt 2
I was more than a little surprised when Edward pulled to a stop in front of Angela's house. "What are we doing here?" I asked. I had assumed we were headed straight to our meadow.
Edward smiled at me as he opened the car door, helping me out. "It's a surprise."
I hate surprises. Have I ever mentioned that? I was a little nervous as Edward rang the doorbell. I hadn't seen Angela for some time. I had just been too busy.
"Bella!" Angela was very excited to see me, but didn't seem surprised. I was instantly suspicious. "See you later, Edward!" I turned to see Edward already walking back to his car.
"Wait, you're leaving?" I sounded a little panicked. I felt a little foolish.
"I'll be back to pick you up after. . .lunch," he smiled brightly and gave me a wink as he climbed into the Volvo.
Angela pulled me inside and shut the door. I turned around to find her front room decorated from floor to ceiling with blue and silver. As my jaw hit the floor, a flash went off.
"Bella! That'll be perfect for your album!" Alice called as she moved the camera away from her face. "I knew Rose would pick the perfect outfit!"
"Wait," I said, sure I had heard incorrectly. "You had Rose buy me new clothes so they would match party decorations?"
"Of course, silly! The Bride should look perfect for her own bridal shower!" Alice chirped.
I was stunned. I looked at Angela. "You did this?"
Angela looked a little embarrassed, "Well actually, Alice called me yesterday to see if I had planned anything as your best friend." She actually blushed a little, "I hadn't, but Alice said not to worry, if I provided the house, she'd bring the party."
"That sounds like Alice," I said, throwing my soon-to-be sister a look.
"Come and see the fun we're going to have!" Alice exclaimed, putting her arm around me and leading me further into the room. Into my ear, so only I would hear she said, "I knew you needed a break, but I couldn't exactly let you and Edward have all day in the meadow." She winked at me, tapping her temple. I blushed furiously. She was probably right.
Rose came in from the kitchen, bearing an armful of blue and silver bags. "Shoot! I missed it!"
"Here, look!" Alice showed Rose my surprised face on her digital camera. "Classic!" Rose laughed. I had never seen her so relaxed.
"What are the bags for?" I asked, hoping her good mood from the other day had carried over.
"You, of course! A girl only gets married once you know!" Rose winked at me and I laughed. Rose had gotten married several times, to the same man. "We had to make sure you were set!"
"You really shouldn't have," I started, then I looked at the three girls standing in front of me, my three very best friends. I was so glad they had involved Angela, and that Rose now counted herself as well. "But I'm so glad you did." We all laughed.
It had been a very long time since I had just hung out with the girls, Angela especially. I had forgotten how great it was to giggle and gossip and just be girly. Angela caught me up on her plans for college and her plans for Ben.
"I know I love Ben and everything, but Bella, I'm no where near ready to get married. Ben was here when I got your announcement. It was awkward for a minute, like we were both hoping the other wasn't getting any ideas. Then we saw the look on each others faces and just started laughing!" Angela shared with me.
I smiled at Angela, deciding to share with her just how much convincing it had taken for me to agree to get married.
Alice had us play some wacky shower games and I opened my presents. They were all lovely and thoughtful, though more than one made me blush. The hours flew by and I thoroughly enjoyed simply feeling normal. At the end of the party, Alice and Rose served a fondue buffet. Which I found not only delicious, but very clever, since there was no way to tell who was eating how much of what. As the three of us prepared to leave Angela's I turned to my dear friend.
"This was so great, Angela. You really have been so good to me, ever since I moved to Forks." Much to my horror, I started to tear up, "I'm going to miss you so much!"
Angela got a little teary as well, "Me too, but it's not like college is the end of the world, right? We'll see each other again!" She gave me a hug, which I returned fiercely.
"Bye Angela," I said, still struggling to keep my tears to a minimum.
"See you at the wedding!" Angela said brightly.
"We can take your things back to our house for now, Bella," Rose offered.
"I think Edward is already waiting for you outside," Alice finished.
I gave the two of them a hug whispering, "Thank you so much! This is just what I needed!"
"I know!" Alice said. The three of us laughed. Sure enough, as I opened the door, Edward was there, waiting. He was leaning against his car, his legs crossed at the ankles, his hands half in his pockets, the very picture of ease. I didn't buy it for a second.
"Been waiting long?" I asked, grinning.
"Of course not," Edward answered, "Alice told me exactly when you'd walk out the door." We laughed as we got into the car. "Did you have fun?"
"Yes," I sighed, "I really did. Sometimes that pixie knows what she's doing."
Edward laughed, "Good thing she's on our side."
"Good thing." I agreed.
