1. Writer's block delayed this two weeks.
2. Broken laptop (thank you two year old niece who used it for a step stool) ; the rest. It will be difficult for me to update. This one is even short, but I wanted to give you something so you did not think I forgot about you. I have more of the story written, just need to find time to type it on the computer I share with four others, one who plays world of war craft.
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Chapter 24
It was around five in the morning when I heard Edward's phone beeping. He groaned before sitting up, while bringing me up with him. Edward pulled the phone out and flipped it open. He had one new text message. I read it over his shoulder.
Carlisle is getting up for work in like 20 minutes.
You know how he does room checks in the morning.
(Thank you Emmett)
Oh and tell Bella I said hi.
-Alice
"Bella, Alice says hi," he joked sleepily. Then let out a sigh before starting to stretch.
I sighed too. "I guess you have to go."
"Unfortunately," he started to stand up.
I tried standing up too, but was still too tired. I swayed a little and fell back onto the bed. Edward let out a small laugh before picking me up and tucking me under the blankets. He kissed my forehead.
"Sleep my Bella. I will be back in a few hours," he whispered to me. I nodded my head, already falling back to sleep.
Later that Week
"Alice," I whined as I looked out the outfit that had been laid out for me. It was a dark purple baby doll top paired with dark wash skinny jeans. She had picked out my outfit for a day of shopping and hanging out with the 'girls.' Also known as Mel, Rachel, Rosalie, Alice, and myself. Angela was also coming along. "Isn't this outfit a little too much for a day shopping?"
"Absolutely not," Alice gushed. She herself was wearing a pair of dark wash jeans and a light pink blouse. "It's fun to get all dressed up to go shopping!"
I rolled my eyes at that. It was early in the morning on the Thursday following Christmas. I had been sitting in Alice's bathroom for the past thirty minutes. She was attempting to make my hair curlier than what it naturally is. I was starting to develop hair as curly, as Mel's.
Thinking of Mel, the doorbell rang. My sisters were suppose to be meeting us here. Charlie was dropping off Mel and Rachel. I know it's not the coolest thing being dropped off by your dad, but they claimed it was better than driving my beat up truck. Rachel was upset about leaving her brand new Mazda 6 behind in Maryland.
"Hey Rose," Alice poked her head out the door and called to Rosalie. She still had the curling iron rolled in my hair, so she pulled me along with her. "Can you get the door. It's probably Mel and Rachel. I am just about done in here."
"Ow Alice," I grumbled. "There is a head attached to that hair.
"Oh sorry Bells," she smiled. Then finished up curling my hair.
"Looking good girl," I heard Rachel's voice say.
I looked up to the doorway, expecting to see her standing there. Instead I saw a crowd of people standing there. The only face I registered though, was the one with the green eyes and crooked smile.
"Wow," his lips mouthed. I'm sure there was sound to it, but I did not hear it.
I became aware of Alice pushing him out the door. "You can't have her," she told him sternly. "Today she belongs to us."
Edward raised his eyes at Alice and then me. I shrugged my shoulders.
"Sorry," I gave him a teasing smile.
"Now go," Alice commanded. She pushed him the rest of the way out of her room and closed the door in his face. This left Angela, Alice, Mel, Rose, Rachel, and myself sitting in Alice's pink bedroom.
"Okay," Alice started. "Let me finish my own make-up and then we will go."
Rosalie fell into a conversation with Mel and Rachel about the type of shoes they would be buying or something like that. I had wandered over to the window. The sky was it's typical cloudy, gray shade. I found myself daydreaming to a rare sunny day in the Fall.
One of the days Edward had taken me to the meadow. The first day he took me there. The feel of the sun hitting my face, his hands in my hair. I felt myself lost in the vivid day dream.
In fact the vividness of them was increasing. I was actually beginning to hear my lullaby. Instead of it being hummed, it sounded like it was being played on the piano.
It became clearer as it played on. I started to realize that it no longer in my dreams. I made my way to the door, unaware of my actions. Just as I reached for the knob, I felt a small, but powerful blow hit me around the middle.
"Edward plays dirty," Alice growled.
"It was like she was in a trance," Rachel smirked.
I realized Edward must have been playing downstairs. I could hear the last notes of my lullaby being played, bringing it to an end.
"Aw Bells," Mel squealed. "That was your song! It was beautiful."
I nodded my head.
"Yeah, Yeah," Alice said impatiently. "We know Edward is so.. romantic. But we need to seek revenge. He thinks he can just play the piano and Bella will come running."
"Here," Alice said tossing me a new shirt. "Put that on instead."
The conniving pixie had thrown me a dark, midnight blue shirt. It was nothing outrageously low-cut in the front. The back was another story. It dipped down, exposing the top of my shoulder blades.
After changing into the shirt Rosalie laughed. "That's perfect Alice! You are a genius."
"I know," Alice grinned. "That shirt will drive him insane."
I did another quick spin in the mirror to hide my blush and to get a good view of my outfit. The girls were right. It did look good on me, but enough to drive Edward insane? Like he always does to me? I was not sure about that.
As if reading my mind Rosalie spoke. "Bella I know that look of doubt. You are beautiful."
Alice nodded her head in agreement. "Absolutely. Now let's go."
There was a parade of girls heading down the stairs with Alice in front, and myself bringing up the rear. Alice and Rose kissed their respectable others who had been at the bottom of the steps. I barely noticed, since I was watching the smile on Edward's face as I came down. He still had not seen the back of my shirt yet.
I turned toward the closet to grab my jacket before I had made it to Edward. I was not able to see the initial look on his face, but could tell it was good from the snickers of the girls. I was able to see the shock on Edward's face as I turned around.
He quickly caught onto the snickers around him because he snapped out of it and gave me a sheepish grin. I had to laugh at this. I face the opposite direction to compose myself as I put my coat on.,
Apparently Edward composed himself faster than myself. The next second he had taken the coat from me and was holding it out for me. The perfect gentleman. Before sliding it onto my shoulders, I felt something warm contact the spot right between my shoulder blades. His hand was holding my hair to the side while the other was around my waist.
My body instantly froze. I was defenseless. Edward took advantage of my moment of weakness to trail kisses up the rest of my back and neck. When he reached my ear, he whispered into it.
"I could not resist myself."
Shivers were sent down my spine.
"Cold, love?"
Edward slipped the coat onto my shoulders.
"Fine thanks," I pulled away from him. I slid my hat and gloves on as I joined the other girls.
Rose turned to Emmett and pointed her finger at him. "Be good. Don't knock the house down while we are gone."
I smiled at how much she sounded like Esme.
"Aw Rose," Emmett complained. "I am not the only one here. Why would you single me out?"
"I mean it Em," she said sternly. Then her face softened before she gave him a quick peck on the cheek.
"Let's go," Alice said. She was practically jumping up and down.
We filed out of the house to the driveway.
"Alice how are we all fitting in one car? Are we taking your Porsche?"
I remembered that there was six of us girls and Rose's car could barely fit us three and our bags.
"Nope," Alice answered with an evil grin. She then pulled out a familiar set of keys from her pocket.
"Does he know you stole his keys," I asked in disbelief.
"He will soon. So hurry," she tossed me the set of keys. Then ran to the passenger side. "Shot gun."
"Alice," I laughed nervously as I climbed into the driver's seat. "Technically this is considered grand theft auto."
"He won't stay mad at you too long," Rachel added as she hopped into the backseat. It makes sense that I get the most adventurous of the group in my-well Edward's- car.
"Yeah," Alice confirmed. "He loves you. Besides we need a bigger car for our shopping bags."
I took a deep breath. Then stuck the keys in the ignition and turned them. It was weird to not hear the typical roar of an engine, that I normally hear with my truck. I carefully put the Volvo in reverse and backed out of the driveway.
When I reached the road, I took a look back at the house. I noticed the front door opening.
No doubt we were about to be discovered. Adrenaline kicked in at this point. I pushed on the gas and sped away from the house. I was following Rosalie's red M3.
"Woot Bella," Rachel called from the back. "I did not know you had it in you."
I felt a grin creep onto my face. I could not believe I just 'stole' my boyfriend's car and was speeding.
Rebel Bella!
Well sort of.
I immediately began to panic when my phone started to ring. I had a pretty good feeling I knew who that was. I glanced at it then returned my gaze to the road.
"I am on it Bella," Alice saluted me.
I nodded. That was the only thing I could do.
"Hello," she innocently answered the phone. She paused for a lengthy greeting from the other end. Alice was nodding her head thoughtfully as she took in everything that was being said.
"Well dear brother. There was a need for your vehicle-" she was cut off by the 'person' on the other end.
"She's right here," Alice answered a question asked.
"No you can't talk to her. She's driving."
This seemed to cause a reaction on the other end. The voice became a bit louder than before. I could actually hear him speaking. I could not believe he was reacting that way.
"Why is he so outraged that I am driving," I questioned, angrily. "I'm a got darn good driver. Excuse my language."
Alice laughed at me. "Now you have done it Edward."
She paused.
"I am not sure that is a good idea, but whatever you want."
She then pulled the phone away from her ear and pushed a button.
"Okay," she spoke into the air. "It's on speaker phone."
"Bella," the velvety voice filled the car. "Love-"
"Edward Anthony Cullen," I put on my best 'Renee voice'. "Don't you 'Love' me," I scolded him with an attempt to mock his perfect voice. Not very successful. It caused Rachel to break into a fit of giggles from the backseat. "What's wrong with my driving?"
"Nothing," he quickly responded. "I did not mean anything by-," Edward then broke off. "Wait a minute. You steal my car and I am the one apologizing?"
"Okay enough conversation. Say goodbye to Edward," Alice jumped in.
"Bye Eddie boy," Rachel exclaimed. Being around Emmett for a week was enough for him to rub off on her.
"Bye Bella's boyfriend," Alice said sweetly.
"Yeah see you," I mumbled before Alice shut the phone.
She stuck it into my cup holder. I picked it up and turned it off. Then returned it to the cup holder. I stepped on the gas until I caught up with Rose. The conversation seemed to fuel me. I was in to have fun now.
I know I suck for making it so short. Sorry!
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Love,
Jane