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"Bella, wake up!" I jumped out of my sleep as soon as Alice yanked off my blanket. I rubbed my eyes thinking that this was some sort of nightmare because Alice was sporting her sinister grin. The one she always wears when she's planning another shopping spree or a round of Bella's makeovers.
"What is that you're wearing?" asked Alice as she scrunched up her nose. I looked myself over and pulled on my holey shirt looking for whatever it is Alice found disappointing.
"My pajamas?" I ventured. Alice just shook her head as she started to comb my closte for some clothes for me to wear.
"Go brush your teeth and take a shower," commanded Alice. "We're running late as it is!"
"Late for what?" I asked as I stood up to make the bed. "Where's Edward?" I suddeny realized that I didn't wake up beside him. I felt a bit panicked but mostly annoyed.
"He's downstairs talking to Charlie," answered Alice as she continued to throw my clothes all over the room.
"Do you know what they're talking about?" I asked curiously while I picked up the scattered clothing.
"I'll tell you once you're dressed and ready to go!" chided Alice. I pouted as I grabbed a towel and my bathrobe and went to shower. After I had my human moment, I returned to my room to find it cleaner than I've ever made it. I found that Alice had laid out the outfit that she bought for me last month on one of her shopping trips.
I got dressed and went downstairs and found Edward, Alice and Charlie talking over the kitchen counter. Charlie looked up and smiled at me as I went over to them.
"Good morning, Bells!" greeted Charlie. "You didn't tell me you were going to New York today?" I slapped myself mentally as he said this. I forgot all about our plans to pick out our dresses.
"It kind of slipped my mind. I thought we were going later in the week." I said meekly.
"Well, Edward and I are going fishing tomorrow while you're gone for the weekend." Charlie announced proudly. My jaw dropped open and I looked at Edward to see if this was true. He nodded silently to confirm it. I was a little shocked that Charlie would make such a big gesture towards my fiancé. My mouth was still hanging open so Alice had to discreetly tap my chin to close it shut.
"We better get going, Bella. Our flight leaves in two hours," said Alice.
"I haven't packed yet!" I was deeply regretting why I forgot to check on Alice about our plans. Now we were going to be late and it would be all my fault.
"I've already got that covered," answered Alice. Good old Alice. She never comes unprepared.
"I'll see you tomorrow then, Chief Swan," said Edward. I bid Charlie goodbye then we went outside and hopped in Edward's Volvo.
"You're coming with us?" I asked Edward hopefully.
"No, Bella. I'm just driving you to our house so you can switch cars," answered Edward. I pouted all the way to the Cullen's where we would be picking up Rosalie.
Before we left, Edward took me aside to say our goodbyes. "Be careful out there, Bella." Edward said as he cupped my face in his hands.
"I can't make any promises," I joked. "Do you have any idea why Alice is still grinning? I doubt it's from all the excitement on my wedding dress."
"You'll see," replied Edward as he smiled that crooked grin of his. "Take care of yourself. I'll make sure Charlie's safe here in the West Coast."
"You do that. See you in a few days." I stood on my toes as I reached up to kiss Edward. He lovingly returned the kiss and reluctantly let go as soon as Alice honked the horn on her Porsche.
"Guess, it's time to go. I love you," I said.
"I love you too," replied Edward. He kissed me one last time before sending me off with my soon-to-be sisters.