Chapter 8 A Sisterly Outing With "Alice"
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A/N: As you may notice with this chapter the chapters will get longer as you go on! Sooo keep reading ;)
He remembered the words that she had whispering in to his ear..
"I'm not that type of girl"
Two weeks had gone by since Bella and Edward's last conversation alone. They never spent time alone together due to the fact that they were always with the Cullens or that Bella wouldn't allow it. She felt that she had nothing left to say to the insensitive prince. Edward felt the challenge that Bella had put up for him, yet he regret what he had told her weeks ago. He even tried getting her alone countless times in the dining hall, her room, Alice's room, etc. They all failed due to Bella's evasion of them all coming up with excuses, Alice mysteriously coming to the rescue, or Esme asking for some help out of the blue. Bella was craftier then Edward believed, which only meant that Edward had to step up his game.
Bella walked out of her chamber cautiously looking to see if Edward would make his appearance. With the coast clear she walked through the corridor with ease as she saw Alice waltz around the corner gracefully. The Cullen's gracefulness was still a mystery to Bella, but she had grown used to it.
"Hi Bella! How are you today?" Alice asked cheerfully.
"Alice! I'm good" She replied happily.
"That's good well I'm glad that I ran into you, I was wondering if you would like to accompany me to the markets?" Alice asked hoping that Bella would accept her offer.
"Ummm….. Sure Alice I think that would be nice" Bella replied cringing inside remembering what Emmett had told her about shopping with Alice.
In the words of Emmett "Never, I mean never go to the markets with Alice or you will never be the same again". He had gone shopping with her before and it apparently had not gone well, unlike Rosalie's comment. Rosalie love to shop with Alice even though she was not as bad as Alice she did enjoy it. In the back of her mind, Bella slightly feared this new experience that she was about to go through.
"Oh thank you Bella! This simply means a lot to me, finally I have someone else to come with me to the markets besides Rose. Not saying that I don't enjoy her company, it's just that it's nice to have someone new." She smiled with a special twinkle in her eye that Bella saw for a split second but ignored.
"So do I have bring anything along with me? A bag or some money?" Bella asked not knowing what to do.
"Oh silly Bella, you have no need for any money. You're going with me royalty, I have all the money we need." Alice explained walking away, Bella following her.
Bella looked at the petite girl knowing that what she had said was true, Alice had a lot of riches that she did not. In that case, in a way, she felt lucky that she didn't have to pay for anything when she went to the markets. With that she had remembered what had said to her long ago when they had had their dispute. The fact that Edward had somewhat wondered if she was a gold digger, still angered her to an extent. Bella, in her mind felt like that was in the past, but torturing Edward still felt oddly fun to her. He had been trying for weeks to get her alone coming up with cunning and witty ways to do it, but they all failed with help from Alice.
Bella smiled to herself, as the thought crossed her mind, following Alice through the massive doors of the palace. The sky was very cloudy covering the sky in a blanket of grey and white. Hopping into the carriage with Alice sitting across from the pale girl staring into her golden eyes.
"Bella, what are you thinking about" Alice asked cocking her head to the side.
"Nothing" Bella stated plainly.
"Are you sure because the look that was previously on your face said otherwise?" Alice questioned.
"I've been thinking of many things Alice, but they have no importance" Bella replied.
Alice grinned, "Would one of those things be Edward?" getting the brunette's eyes to widen a little.
"Maybe…. What if I was?" Bella asked.
"there is nothing wrong about thinking about your 'fiancé'" Bella winced at the sound of fiancé "you haven't spoken to him in a few weeks"
"Well that is because he insult my character those weeks ago, so I kind of have the right to be offended" Bella answered.
"Yes that is true, but Bella you're going to have to forgive him some time?" Alice said looking at her companion questioningly.
Bella looked at the pixie like girl across from her in the carriage with an intense stare. That question had been plaguing her mind for the few weeks that she had not spoken to Edward. Why couldn't she just forgive him? Alice had made it sound so easy, but why couldn't she? She didn't know.
'What am I going to do?' she thought.
Before she could speak to Alice once more the carriage came to a stop next to the shops of forks that supplied the people with many necessities that they needed. Bella watched Alice stand within the carriage due to her size and exit the cab, jumping out. She watched the pale pixie girl dance into the market, quickly following after her.
"Alice wait up!" she yelled after Alice walking quickly into the market square.
"Hehe Bella what's the fun in walking?" Alice giggled "it's better to enjoy yourself while being out and about."
Bella looked at Alice in confusion slowly realizing why the other Cullens never went shopping with the ecstatic girl. It was a hassle trying to keep up with her, Bella felt herself sort of breath following after Alice.
"Please Alice I advise that you slow down, I can barely keep up with your profound energy." Bella huffed.
Alice stopped in from a table of clothes and dresses staring back at her companion with a frown, her golden eyes looking sad.
"You're no fun Bella" Alice pouted.
"Well I'm sorry" Bella said finally making it to Alice's side trying to catch her breath, "but how are we suppose to shop for clothes if you can't stay still? I'm already out of breath Alice."
In an instant Alice wrapped her arms around Bella's neck wrapping her in a tight hug. In the back of her mind remembering to not use her full strength so that she wouldn't crush Bella. Bella wrapped her arms around the pixie giving a hug in return.
"so you tagged along with me to actually shop with me Bella?" Alice questioned slightly pulling away to look Bella in the face to hear her answer.
"Well yes Alice I felt like spending time with you if you felt the need to shop I decided to come along. I usually don't to shop for clothing with others or sometimes in general. Though I feel that way I still would keep you company." Bella answered giving Alice a small smile.
Alice squealed in return with and evil glint in her eye, "You have no idea what you have gotten yourself into Bella!" she giggled.
With that she grabbed Bella's hand dragging her further in to the market taking her booth to booth making her try on many dresses. Bella instantly regretted her decision, but it had made Alice happy which made her feel better somewhat. Though with that thought she made a mental note to thinking before accepting Alice's invitation next time. Though she regretted it she put a smile on her face due to Alice's happiness.
Bella spent most of her time in changing areas trying on clothing that Alice felt suited her complexion, which happened to be everything that dealt with the color blue. She rather liked the color, but it made her skin rather pale. She felt that if it made her fit in with the royal family then maybe the color did suit her.
'As I remember correctly doesn't Edward like the color blue?' she thought staring at the dress.
She undressed quickly putting the dress that Alice had given her rushing out of the changing room to show Alice.
"Hmm that dress covers up most of you body Bella, I have no idea why I chose it for you." Alice grumbled looking at another dress.
"Well you did say that you like the way that I looked on me Alice" Bella smirked.
"Well that is true, but now it looks less appealing then it did when i first saw it" Bella notice her look slightly over her shoulder before turning back to her, "here take this dress and try it on." Alice answered her.
Bella looking at Alice questioning the glance that she had taken over shoulder before taking the dress from her cold hand. She walked back into the dressing area knowing that something was very mysterious about Alice's actions. she held the dress in front of her looking it over. it was blue slightly darker then the others, the only difference being that it showed more of her neck. the thought of being so flashy made Bella flush bright red.
"Why does Alice keep sticking my in such flashy blue dresses?" She whispered huffing out a puff of breath.
"Maybe i could answer your question?" A voice answered from behind her.
A/N: ooooo who could be in there with her hahaha. sorry its been so long please forgive me for my lateness. please review this may not be my best chapter yet but its good enough. Review! :D