Chapter Three: Well, At Least Black Is Slimming.....
(Still Alice POV)
I followed Jane into an office, the highback chair was turned away from us, and after Jane left it spun around. It was Aro. "Alice dear! I am so sorry for you how this has turned out, but you may see your friend again some day again in the future, I am sure you have seen Marcus was successful, she will be one of us in a few days time."
I said "I know, and that is entirely why I am here. You see, I love her, she is really the only friend I have ever had, and I failed her. I left her, just as she said, and although it was Edward who hurt her most, I should have been there for her when he left to comfort her, and support her, and I was not. She is right, I saw her change not as some part of a love story with Edward, but as her destiny, she was born to become one of us in a way."
Aro remained silent, but the surprise at my viewpoint was evident in his features. I continued "In light of this, I have come to ask to join the guard, not as Edward did to change your mind, but because the decision is made, and I would like to be here to support my friend, and her choice. My gift while not foolproof, is very valuable, and I would come to you with an added bonus. My mate. Jasper, is also gifted, as I am sure you know from Edward. We are a package deal. I am sure he will come and join to be at my side." I looked for my future, Aro had decided, I saw it. Me in a black Robe, at Jasper's side.
"Oh, thank you Aro!" I hesitated at his surprised smile "I saw it." I said sheepishly. "Should I call you master like the others did?" "No" he replied, "That is for guests benefits, in private or around guard members we are informal, we are overjoyed you have reconsidered!" He gushed.
I like Aro, he may be a schemer, but he is a happy schemer! He pressed a button under his desk and Jane walked back into the Office "Jane dear, escort Alice here to the tailor, she will need to be fitted for a black robe." Jane growled very weakly. I grabbed her hand seeing she wasn't going to shock me in front of Aro "Jane! We are going to be friends, you'll see! Just you wait, Oh My god! Where did you get that skirt! It is perfect! You have to tell me! I want one!" That was it, she tugged my hand and pulled me down the hall. That was all it took, I found our common ground Jane loved clothes as much as I did! She began going on about the shop she saw it in, and how she did not think they would be still selling it, as they were switching to winter fashions, but since I was petite like her, it would probably fit and I could borrow it any time!
We arrived back from the tailor, and Jane showed me to my quarters, and called for Gianna who gave me the the color books, and swatches so I could give her my choices for redecorating, and she would have the workmen fix it up as soon as I gave her my selections.
I had a phone call to make. I am sure Edward has already called Carlisle, but I am hoping he did not speak to Jasper yet.