Author's note: Thanks to all my reviewers! I love hearing your feedback about the story.
I know that the drinking age in America is 21 but here in New Zealand it's 18 so I have gone with that in this story =)
Disclaimer: I still don't own Twilight...
Chapter songs: F*** You – Cee-Lo Green, I Like It – Enrique Iglesias feat Pitbull, Right Round – Florida feat Ke$ha, Club Can't Handle Me – Florida and I Kissed a Girl – Katy Perry.
I froze, my brain struggling to process the words Brad had just uttered. "What?" I asked bluntly unable to get any other words out.
"The baby isn't mine Bella. Turns out Sophie was doing the dirty on me too." He replied I could hear the disbelief and underlying anger in his tone.
I began to laugh "This is just classic!" I choked out, "So how does it feel? Like a kick in the stomach?" I chortled.
"Why are you laughing?" he asked angrily.
"Because you got exactly what you deserve and I can't believe you are even trying to get sympathy from me!"
He was unbelievable; he was deluded if he ever thought he would have a chance with me again based on this information. "Look Brad" I said, "I don't know what you were hoping for by telling me all this, but I really don't care!" I exclaimed. "As far as I'm concerned you are still a lying scumbag."
"But Bella I love you!" he interrupted.
"Well I don't feel the same. Fuck you! And by the way karma is such a bitch!" I replied snapping my phone shut.
I sat for a moment, relishing in how good it felt to finally stand up for myself and get out all of my pent up emotions.
"Bella?" asked Alice in a timid voice "Are you okay?" the sound of her voice broke me from my musings.
I looked up to see them all staring at me. "
Umm yeah. I'm sorry about that, I kind of forgot you were all in the room" I said apologetically.
"No no, its fine!" exclaimed Rosalie "That was awesome Bella! You totally told him".
"So what happened?" asked Alice.
I filled them in on what Brad had told me on the phone, I wasn't really planning on ever sharing with anyone apart from the girls why I had left Phoenix in great detail but since Edward, Emmett and Jasper had now overheard everything it made sense to.
"He cheated on you?" asked Edward outraged, Emmett and Jasper looked livid, "Why on earth would anyone cheat on you! You're beautiful not to mention amazing".
We all stared at Edward, he looked embarrassed by his outburst, like he had said more than he intended. I on the other hand was relishing in the fact that he thought I was beautiful; my heart skipped a beat.
Alice came over and gave me a hug, "I'm proud of you Bella." She said "But are you sure you are okay? We don't have to go to this party tonight. I would totally understand if you weren't feeling up for it"
"No way! I feel fine. Talking to him just confirmed that I really am over him! We are definitely going tonight!" I replied smiling, There was no way in hell I was going to let Brad get me down. I looked at my watch, "It looks like its Bella Barbie time to me" I said with a grin on my face.
Two hours later, yes it took us two hours to get ready and for once I didn't complain. We all looked hot!
Rosalie was wearing a red dress with a plunging neckline and gold stilettos; her long blonde hair was out and slightly wavy.
Alice had her dark hair down and poker straight, her dress was a midnight blue one shoulder number. She had the highest heels on I had ever seen, black and sequinned.
They had dressed me in one of the dresses we had purchased during yesterdays shopping spree. It was strapless, emerald green, with rouched detail in the front. I loved it, they had even persuaded me to wear a pair of matching heels. My make up looked amazing and my hair was out and wavy.
"Damn Bella!" said Rose appraising my outfit, "You are going to make the boys drool tonight!"
We headed downstairs to where the boys were waiting.
Emmett whistled at us, "Looking hot ladies!" he boomed putting his arm around Rose proceeding to make out with her, I looked away quickly and noticed Edward staring at me.
Weird I thought maybe I have something in my teeth.
"Come on let's go!" squealed Alice, "the taxis here!"
We all got into the taxi and Jasper gave the driver directions. I turned to Edward, who was sitting beside me and asked "Whose party are we headed to?"
"Oh, a friend of ours, Alex Cooper" he replied. "We've known him since high school, he studies here at University of Washington too" he informed me, "Every year he throws a massive party in the summer break."
"Oh cool" I replied, massive equalled lots of people, I hoped I wouldn't trip and embarrass myself in my death trap heels. We pulled up outside a huge function centre/
"Whoa looks like he went all out this year" remarked Jasper.
We paid the driver and headed inside, "Hey!" I heard a voice shout, "You made it!" a tall, dark haired guy made his way over to us.
"Yo Alex!" yelled Emmett, "Nice job" he nodded approvingly.
"Thanks man!" he said patting Emmett on the back.
"Bella this is Alex Cooper, Alex this is Bella Swan" Alice said.
"Nice to meet you Bella!" Alex said pulling me in for a hug, "Glad you could make it".
"Thanks for inviting me" I replied earnestly.
"I'm sure you all know the drill, the bar is over there" Alex said gesturing to the far end of the room, "There's an unlimited bar tab, so go crazy!" he said happily.
"Awesome!" shouted Emmett "Who wants a drink?"
We told him what we wanted and he, Jasper and Edward made their way through the crowd to the bar.
"I'll see you girls later, I better go make the rounds" said Alex smiling, "Jane is around here somewhere, she is super excited to see you all and meet Bella".
"Who's Jane?" I asked Alice and Rose.
"She's Alex's little sister, she's 18" replied Alice.
"She's cool, she's kind of like a blonde version of Alice" Rose added.
Just then I heard a loud squeal I looked up and saw a pretty blonde girl in a purple dress making her way over to us. Jane, I presumed.
"Alice, Rosalie! It's so good to see you both!" she said happily "And you must be Bella! It's great to meet you! I'm Jane" she said hugging me.
"Hi Jane, it's nice to meet you too" I replied.
The boys returned with our drinks, "Hi Jane" they said.
"Hey!" Jane replied, "Edward, I thought I should warn you. Tanya's here."
Edward looked furious, "Great" he spat out.
"I know, she wasn't even invited" Jane remarked, "Alex told me to tell you if she causes any trouble or annoys you he will get her thrown out"
"Thanks Jane" Edward replied looking tense.
I looked at the group confused, catching Emmett's eye.
"Tanya is Edward's bitch of an ex girlfriend" he informed me.
"That's the tramp over there, in the hot pink" added Alice gesturing to the bar.
Tanya looked like a model, long straight blonde hair, a curvy figure and she was wearing a tight hot pink dress. My stomach plummeted, I felt suddenly inferior. There was no way Edward would ever go for someone like me if that was the kind of girl he usually dated. Hang on Bella I thought, Edward was a friend, nothing more.
An hour later I was feeling tipsy, I was sure I wasn't the only one either. Emmett had gotten progressively louder and more amusing the more alcohol he consumed and so had Jasper! Edward had so far successfully avoided Tanya by sticking close to my side, I didn't mind at all.
"Bells, let's dance!" screeched Alice.
"Alice I can't dance" I moaned.
"Please Bella" she begged pouting at me with puppy dog eyes, dammit!
"Fine" I said giving in, "But only if I can have a couple of shots first" if I was dance I needed a strong drink to loosen up
"Wooooo!" yelled Emmett excitedly "Tequila time!"
We all made our way towards the bar where Emmett ordered us all two shots each.
"Let's do a toast!" exclaimed Alice "To Bella for telling Brad to suck it!"
"To Bella!" they all shouted downing their shots.
"Time to dance!" announced Alice once we had finished our shots.
"We will watch the drinks" said Jasper heading off to a table with Edward.
"Come on ladies!" encouraged Emmett ushering us towards the dance floor.
I like it by Enrique and Pitbull came on over the speakers and Emmett began to shout out the words pumping his arms in the air.
One Love.. One Love
Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull
Ya'll know what time it is.
We go set it off tonight, just go
Set the club on fire, just go
Enrique! Holla at them like…
We all laughed, Emmett was jumping around singing and swaying from side to side. He grabbed Rosalie and twirled her around; Alice grabbed me and started dancing close.
"Let's make Edward and Jasper drool!" she said.
I laughed agreeing. It was safe to say I was drunk now as Alice and I dirty danced, sneaking glances at Edward and Jasper and laughing at their reactions.
Right Round by Florida came on and Rose joined us.
From the top of the pole I watch her go [down]
We sang together dancing right down to the floor; we were getting stares from all the males in the vicinity by now.
She got me throwin my money a[round]
Ain't nothin more beautiful to be [found]
It's goin down down.
We began to sway our hips to the beat.
From the top of the pole I watch her go [down]
She got me throwin my money [around]
Ain't nothin more beautiful to be [found]
It's goin down down
I was having a great time, Emmett had gotten us more shots from the bar and Jasper was now dancing wildly with his arms in the air to Club Can't Handle Me while Rose and I whooped and laughed. Edward and Emmett began filming him on their phones claiming that this footage may one day come in handy.
The night wore on and Edward had still managed to avoid Tanya, I was slumped in a seat in front of a table covered in drinks internally debated whether or not I should have another drink. Edward slid into the seat beside me; he looked pretty drunk although not as bad as the rest of us.
"Having fun?" he asked his smile dazzling me, he was so close I feel the heat coming off his body.
"Mmmm" I replied smiling stupidly. He laughed, "I think I shouldn't have had that last shot" I mused.
"I don't think Jasper should have had those last three" he remarked gesturing at Jasper.
Jasper was dancing on top of a table singing into a beer bottle as though it was a microphone to I Kissed a Girl by Katy Perry.
I burst out laughing, "True, he is going to feel awful tomorrow" I said.
We sat and watched for a while; I was starting to get sleepy from the copious amounts of alcohol I had drunk.
"Maybe I should take you home?" asked Edward, I liked the sound of that more than I should, he just meant it in a friendly way "The others can get a taxi when they are ready to leave"
"Okay" I agreed readily.
Author's note: That won't be the last we see of Tanya...