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Chapter 3

Renesmee POV

We finally got out of the mall around 4. Seven hours in a mall is enough to drive anyone insane, except Alice apparently. I dont see how she does it. The whole trunk and back seat of are full of bags. She is a force to be reconed with when it comes to shopping.

"Renesmee!" Alice shouted.

"What?! I turned to her startled.

"I been saying your name for the past 5 minutes. Are you sure you're ok?" she asked. She looks really concerned now.

"Aunt Alice, Do you think its a good idea for me to go to Duke? I mean, I really really want to go, but it's so far away and I've never been so far away from the family. I still think mom and dad will sneak off and move closer despite my objections. They are really nervous about me going. But they dont want Jake to come with me either. And I know he really shouldn't because of the pack, He is the alpha, he needs to be here." I blurted out all at once.

"Oh Nessie, everything will work out fine, You'll see." Alice said patting my leg. How was she always so sure about things? She can't see the future if Jake goes with me, I think that's the big reason my parent's dont want him to come. Then Alice won't be able to keep tabs on me. I'm already hard for her to see, and with Jake around it makes it impossible.

"How do you know Alice? You can still see me going to Duke right?" I asked her while staring out the window. I didn't want to see her face, when she answered me, If she was lying I didn't want to know.

"Ness, You know it's hard to see you. We still don't know why. But I do know you will be leaving in 2 weeks, and everything will be fine." Alice reassured me.

"Thank you Aunt Alice. I'm going to miss you all!" I said on the verge of tears.

"Oh sweetie, you know you dont have to go that far. And if you want we can all move out there with you. I'm sure we can find a nice place that is remote enough. I know your parents are definately willing to go with you if you ask them. Jake would follow you anywhere." We were getting closer to Forks now. With her driving 115mph it always goes by too quickly.

"I know, I just dont want to be the reason everyone relocates. They love it here." I reminded her. "Not to mention Grandpa Charlie, I'm going to miss him so much, but He would be crushed if Mom came with me. Both of his girls would be gone across the country."

"Ness, are you getting cold feet?" Alice teased.

"I'm serious Aunt Alice, I'm worried. What if this is the wrong decision, and you can't tell because you can't see me clearly, and what if Jake sneaks off to come with me? Then I'll disappear completely. Then what? Dad will freak out and be there on the first plane to make sure I'm ok. Maybe I should just go to a school closer to home." Wow, I thought I had this all figured out.

"Honey, everything will be fine. None of us want you to go so far away, but you're grown now, and can make your own decisions. You could make your own decisions when you were born. You're a smart girl. I have complete faith whatever you choose to do will be the right choice for you. We are going to have to relocate anyway. We have been in this area entirely too long, people have gotten suspicious. Even though they don't see many of us anymore, they are wondering why we look the same after 9 years." she reminded me. "We were all planning on moving once you get settled in South Carolina anyway. Jasper and I are lookin at somewhere on the east coast, Maybe New York, The shopping is amazing, and we have state parks not to far away." she mused.

"Ok" was my only response. We were pulling into the driveway now. So put on the happy face! As we pulled up to the house it was all decked out! It was so beautiful! Lights everywhere, pink roses in crystal bowls with candles in them on the stairs up to the main house. Streamers and balloons everywhere. "Wow!" I exclaimed.

"You like it?!" Alice exclaimed.

"Yes, it's beautiful!, this is all for me?!" I looked at her shocked. We always had a party for birthdays, but nothing like this. This looked like a royal ball with balloons and streamers attached here and there. It still looked beautiful, and not at all gaudy. Grandma Esme was amazing.

"This is your birthday party! We had to make it special. Now, we changed it up a little bit. So you head on over to your house and get that pretty dress and heels on that we just bought and i'll be there shortly to do your hair." She smiled angelicly at me. Ha, I knew something was up. But there has to be a reason for this. I have way too much on my mind to figure this one out right now. Jake ran out to the car to greet me. I jumped out and gave him a big hug and kiss. "Hi" I said a little breathlessly when he released me.

Jacob POV

Finally, I thought they would never come back. Only two hours left until the party. I've never been so nervous in my life. I know she will say yes. but it is still nerve racking waiting on the time to get here. I can hear the car on the gravel. My love is finally back. I smiled big and headed out the door. Esme and Bella did an amazing job while I was gone on this place. Ness will love it!

As Ness got out of the car I could see the look of worry in her eyes. I grabbed her up in a big hug and planted a big kiss on her perfect lips. When I pulled away we were both a little breathless. "hi" she murmered.

"Hi my love" I said when my breathing returned to normal. She looked amazing as always even in her jeans and tank top. No doubt I could spend the rest of eternity with this girl.

"I have to go to the house and change, Alice's orders." she said to me, as Alice rounded the car and shoed me away.

"Get. She has to go change and we have to put all these clothes away and get her ready for the party. You go find Emmett and Jasper and tell them to get dressed or else." she said with a serious look on her face. Then they both disappeared in the direction of the cottage.

When I walked back in Rose and Emmett were sitting on the couch watching some brainless TV show. Jasper was no where in sight. Carlisle was upstairs in his office and Esme was dancing around making sure everything was perfect. Bella was with Edward picking up the cake.

"Jasper! Emmett! Alice said to get dressed... or else" I smirked. Rose threw me a look and shut the TV off and grabbed Emmett and they were gone in the blink of an eye. Jasper came downstairs in a grey suit with a pink tie and waist band. "Do I seriously have to wear a suit?" I asked him.

He looked at me with a smirk and nodded. "You don't want to face the wrath of Alice do you?" With that he sauntered outside and was gone from sight. You would think this being my idea and my engagement party I would have a choice in the matter. I went upstairs to the now spare room and started getting dressed. The suit was in a garment bag hanging up waiting on me. I grumbled a little bit when I couldn't tie the tie. There was a light knock at the door.

"Come in" I said through clenched teeth. Esme glided in and smiled at me.

"Would you like some help with that?" she asked sweetly.

"Yes, thank you." Who would have known that a werewolf would need help from a vampire to get dressed. I smiled at her. She really was a sweet woman.

"So does this mean I have to call you Grandma?" I asked her teasingly. She started laughing.

"It is kinda wierd huh? You are older than I was when I was changed, yet you would be calling me grandma." she chuckled again. "There all done. You look wonderful Jake. I will be honored for you to call me grandma if you choose to. You are a wonderful boy. I'm glad Renesmee has you." She smiled again and whisked out the door.

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