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Chapter 12 – Birthday Surprises

BPOV

"Happy birthday Bella!!"

""Arrrghhh...go back to bed." I groaned. Do they ever let me have enough sleep?

"Na-uh. Wake up Bella. We got you lots of cool pressies," Alice cooed.

I sighed. There really was no stopping them. Slowly I sat up in my bed and glared at the body lying next to me.

"I tried to stop them," Edward said sheepishly.

"This is the one day I want you to forget, remember?" I accused them.

"Don't worry; we got you bags and boxes this time. No wrapping paper" Rosalie assured me.

I tried different direction.

"You know, I actually stopped aging one and a half years ago."

Alice looked at me weirdly. "As if we care. This is just an excuse. You really need new clothes."

"You did not get me new clothes did you?"

She gave me a sidelong glance. "Maybe..."

I sighed. "Okay, let me have them. But please try to remember I wanted you guys to forget this date."

Emmett got in first. "Here, open mine first." He really was quite excited.

Slowly I lifted the lid. It was a book. Emmett got me a book.

"Tales of a Werewolf." I read out loud. "Very funny Emmett. I'll make sure I start reading it straight away." He was literally in a fit of giggles now. I shook my head, smiling.

"He was adamant that he was going to get it for you. Here's your real present from us." Rosalie handed me a large box. I slowly lifted the lid. Inside was a mass of blue material and a set of matching flats. I lifted the material out and revealed beautiful blue formal dress. I gave Emmett and Rosalie big hugs and kisses.

"It's beautiful. Thank you so much."

"Okay, mine and Jaspers next!" Alice practically threw herself at me as she gave me a similar box. I lifted the lid to reveal another dress and set of shoes. This dress though was one you would wear out clubbing. It was short and black. I wonder why I would need them?

"Thanks Alice and Jasper." I gave them a hug and kiss each.

"Here you go, Bella sweetheart." Esme handed me a small envelope. I opened it carefully and my eyes bulged. Inside was a ticket for dinner for two on a local cruise ship tonight.

"You and Edward are going out tonight," She smiled.

"Wow, thank you Esme, Carlisle."

Sasha stepped forward with a long rectangular box.

"And here's my present to you," she said softly, handing it to me. As I was given the present, I immediately recognized what it was. Oh my God. The shape was familiar, as was the weight, even though I had only felt it once before. I carefully lifted the lid. Inside was one of Sasha's prized swords. Tears stung my eyes.

"Thank you Sasha, this means a lot to me," I said quietly, before giving me a hug.

Alice's voice broke us apart. "Hate to break this up guys, but its eleven o'clock now and we've only got to five before they go out tonight. I've got to get Bella ready!" She was obviously itching for yet another makeover. I groaned and fell back in bed.

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After several hours of being tortured by Alice and Rosalie (the latter was a surprise to me), Edward and I were finally on the cruise ship. It was beautiful, really. They situated our table in a private corner and no one could see; it was great to steal kisses with one another.

"So, did you get me a birthday present?" I asked coyly while I was eating our tea (I had to eat Edward's meal as well, which was fine by me).

"So, I'm actually allowed to get you something?"

"Nothing expensive," I corrected.

"Well then, yeah, yeah I did; but you're not getting it until later."

I stared at him with narrowed eyes, wondering what was going on, but I did not say anything.

It wasn't until after tea that I got my present. Slowly he knelt on one knee before me and took both of my hands in his.

"Isabella Swan," he began, "I love you more than anything. You are my stars, moon and sun. I vow to cherish and adore you, and most importantly, love you until the end of time." He pulled out a small black velvet box and revealed a ring.

"Will you marry me?"

After Notes: Oh oh... will Bella say yes? Or will she say no? Only I know!! LOL. You will have to wait for next chapter to find out. HEHE. I'm evil. Sorry guys.

I'll introduce Jacob and the pack soon, but until then... R&R.