APOV
I was bouncing off the walls with excitement. Today was the big day. I had to make sure everything was perfect or it would be a disaster. I had to make sure everyone arrived on time and that no one had slipped up. I had been planning this for months now. I knew that I was probably going to get an earful for it but who didn't love a party? It was going to be amazing. I knew that Bella was probably missing home now and what's a better way to clear her head than through her a party where she doesn't have a clue what's going on. I'm surprised Edward hadn't let it slip yet. I was proud of him. I mean I would have personally killed him if she had. I'd taken the day off work to make sure that everything went to plan. Jasper would be here soon to help me get everything. Then Rose and Emmet would be here later to help set up. Esme was already starting on the food for tonight. Bella was clueless and that's just the way I needed it. I actually think she thought I'd forgotten that it was her birthday this morning. What kind of friend would I be if I forgot her birthday? That's right today was Bella's birthday and I was throwing her a surprise party.
"Alice" Jasper called from the hall. I spun in my heals and run straight at him
"Jazz!" I screamed as I got to him jumping in his arms. Hey I'd missed him in the 9 hours and 32 minutes we'd been apart .Yes I counted.
"Come on lets go get everything" Jasper smiled at me
"I can't wait for tonight! She actually thinks I've forgotten it's her birthday! Really what kind of friend does she think I am? I'd never ever forget anything about her. I know her favorite colours now green because of Edwards's eyes. I know that her favorite food is lasagna. She wants to visit Africa at some point in her life. She's completely clueless. She's going to love me even more after tonight. Hey did you get 2 weeks off work?" I smiled at him
"Yes" Jasper replied
"That's good now we need to stop off at Edwards work to make sure he has everything ready for tonight. Also we need to pick up balloons, banners, the cake, music and the dresses from the shop. Oh and I can't forget to go to Bella's work to talk to her boss about that 2 weeks she's going to need off. Maybe I should go shopping and buy her some holiday clothes. Oh I need to get some holiday clothes." I was talking fast now
"Darling calm down it will all be perfect" Jasper smiled at me
"Oh I know. Edward!" we were at his office now and I'd just walked straight into his office. I knew he didn't have a meeting and seriously his receptionist was annoying.
"Good morning Alice" Edward smiled at me from his desk
"I'm here to make sure you have everything ready for tonight" I told him
"Yes Alice I got all three of your texts. I have all the time off I need and I am meeting Bella after work to take her to the flat" Edward explained
"Where me and Rose will take over to dress her up for what she believes to be a night out on the town like any other Friday. We then proceed to mum and dad's where will tell her that I need to drop off something for mum and then SURPRISE!" I shouted the last bit
"Yes Alice" Edward laughed at me "I'm sure she will be surprised"
"Can you tell me when you're meeting Bella for lunch I need to have a chat with her boss" I smiled sweetly at him
"Sure I'll give you a message when were at lunch" Edward agreed
"Good. So now will leave you to do whatever it is you do behind that desk. Love you. See you tonight" I blew him a kiss.
Turning back to Jasper and taking his hand heading back out to the car. With that we set off to go and get the rest of the things we'd need. At about 1 Edward texted me saying he was with Bella. So I raced over to her work and went straight up to her floor. Angela was still there talking to some blond who's name I had covalently forgotten.
"Hey Angela. Do you know if Mr Banner is busy?" I asked her
"No I don't think so why?" She replied
"I need a word with him. Can you give me a signal if Bella appears?" I smiled at her
"Sure, is this about the fact it's her birthday today?" She questioned
"Yep, you're still coming to the surprise party right?" I made sure
"Of course no way I'm missing it. Ben's also coming" She grinned at me
"Awesome girl" I smirked at her. I then turned to the guy who was starring at me. Maybe I shouldn't have told Jasper to wait in the car. "Can I help you?" I asked him
"I'm Mike" he said
"And I'm Alice Cullen. Best friend of Bella Swan and sister of Edward Cullen" I told him
"Wait your Edward's sister?" He exclaimed
"Didn't I just say that?" I replied. Angela giggled at that. "Oh Wait! Your that Mike! The Coffee boy!" I laughed "Edward told me about you. He really had no worries" With that I headed to the top office.
I knocked once and then opened the door before he'd even finished saying come in. He looked up at me completely confused as to why I was here. "Hello Sir my name is Alice Cullen" I smiled at him "You're not expecting me but in this situation I couldn't exactly make an appointment and I know this is probably really rude but I really need to speak to you about Isabella Swan"
"Arh One of my best writers what can I do for you miss Cullen?" He smiled at me
"Well you see its Bella's birthday today and were throwing her a surprise party tonight and your welcome to come by the way. I have an invitation actually. But that's not the only reason I wanted to talk to you. You see some of us have put some money together to buy her a return trip home to see her parents and friends for 2 weeks and well to do that she needs the time off and that's why I'm here to ask you for the time off for her!" I said all in one breathe
"Well Alice. It takes a type of person to come in here and ask something like that for someone else. But it what you seem to be doing shows me you care for Bella a lot and know her very well. I'll be happy to give her the time off. She's an amazing writer and a very nice person. Can I ask a favor of you in return Alice?" His reply shocked me
"Of course" I smiled at him
"How is Bella finding living in England?" He asked me
"She likes it very much. She's considering staying here after the exchange is over. I think the only things that are holding her back is the fact she'd have to give up her job and leave her parents behind but it really is the work thing more than anything." I explained
"So you think if I was to offer her a permanent job here in England you think it might sway her completely?" He smirked at me
"Of Course! I mean I know Charlie and Renee, her parents, really well and as soon as they see how happy she is here they'll be kicking her on a plane back!" I grinned at him.
"Well then I'll see you tonight Alice. I have my own gift for Isabella" He stood up and shook my hand
"Thank you Mr Banner" I smiled at him and gave him the invitation with all the details on it.
I had a feeling today was going to be an even better day than I had first planned. I skipped to the car and we were off to finish getting everything. Then I would get back to the parents house and make sure everything was perfect before Rose and me would head back to the house.
BPOV
Another day was over and boy was I happy about it. All I wanted to do was curl up and go to sleep. But I knew that wasn't going to happen. It was Friday which meant we were hitting the town and I knew there was no way of getting out of it. Edward picked me up and dropped me off back at the flat where I knew Rose and Alice would be waiting to torture me. As soon as I walked through the door Rose was in front of me.
"Happy Birthday Bella" She smiled at me
"Thanks Rose" I grinned back at her dropping my keys on the counter and sitting on the sofa.
"No way girl. No time to rest we need to get ready for an amazing night on the town" Alice told me dragging me to her room.
"Alice I really am not in the mood to go out" I sighed
"No way are you staying home on your birthday! Plus the boys are already getting ready. Come on think about it will get ready and then head to mum's and dad's cause she wants to give your present and then hit the town to celebrate" Rose exclaimed
"Fine! I'll get ready!" I smiled at her. It did seem like a good idea. I mean Edward would be there at least.
"So its sorted! Time to get ready!" Alice squealed pushing the button on the stereo so music blasted out of it.
While we got ready Rose went and got the wine from the kitchen and before I knew it I was dancing around Alice's room with my hair in curlers. Alice was doing Rose's hair while she did her nails. It amazing how much alcohol wakes you up and hypes you up for a night out with your friends. My phone rang in the other room and I ran to go get it. I found it was Edward.
Hello sexy
Have you been drinking?
Maybe
Well I just wanted to say again happy birthday and I can't wait to see you tonight to give you your present
Oh what is it?
Bella you should like a kid. I thought you didn't like your birthday anyway?
What can I say a glass of wine makes everything seem a tad bit more fun.
I think I might I have to ban you from drinking soon.
You wouldn't dare!
Your right your too much fun when your drunk
Thanks!
"Bella! Get off the phone and get your ass in here I need to finish your make up and hair!"
"One minute Alice!"
You have to go
Yes to the bits of hell!
I love you
I love you too! See you tonight
With that I put down the phone and headed back to Alice's room where she pushed me into her chair and started to do my make up. Rose took my hands and started to my nails. Once my make up was down Alice started to take the rollers out of my hair. When they were all out my hair fell into ringlets around my face. She added a flower into my hair and then ordered me into my room to put on the dress that was on my bed. Alice was going all out for this night out and I believed it was only because it was my birthday. This morning I was stupid enough to think she'd forgotten but it was Alice. The dress she got me was green in colour and really nice. I put it on and headed out into the living room to grab another glass before we left. Alice came skipping in with her camera and started snapping pictures. After one more glass of wine we walked out to the taxi and headed off to Esme and Carlisle's. 30 minutes later we arrived and I jumped out and skipped up to the steps with Rose behind me. Alice soon joined us. I hadn't even realized Alice had sent the taxi away. I opened the door and was met with.
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA!" the crowd shouted at me. Oh my God!
"Happy birthday Bella. Welcome to your surprise Party!" Alice smiled at me
"You did all this for me?" I had tears in my eyes
"With some help yep! And no crying your ruin your make up!" Alice demanded
So with that said I joined everyone and started to mingle and thank everyone for coming. I didn't realize I had this many friends. I mean most of my friends from work were here. Even Mike was here. Then there were some people I'd met out and about. It was trying to speak to everyone and I was sure I'd at least said thank you to everyone. I was talking to Angela when Alice's voice shouted for everyone to be quite.
"Right, I'd just like to talk to everyone and give Bella her birthday gift from me, Edward and our parents. So get up here Bella!" I did as I was told and came to stand next to her "Right we thought long and hard about this and what you'd really want. I was all ready to give you a new wardrobe but apparently you wouldn't appreciate that as much as this. So happy birthday Bella" With that she gave me an envelope. I opened it slowly and pulled out a card on it said.
To Bella
Happy Birthday x
We thought you'd might like a break so were sending you to the wettest place in the continental US. Forks! That's right were sending you home for 2 whole weeks!
Love
Your family the Cullen's x
"O my God! You're sending me home!" I screamed at Alice "Thank you so much"
"That isn't all of it. Cause me, Edward and Jasper are coming with you!" Alice squealed back. We were both jumping up and down by now with happiness.
I turned to Esme and Carlisle and walked over to hug them both "Thank you so much you don't know how much this means to me"
"It's the least we can do after what you've done for us." Esme smiled at me
"Your family now Bella! Were happy to help you" Carlisle grinned at me
I had tears in my eyes as I broke away from Carlisle. I knew that I was more than ready to stay in England for good. I had a family here that loved me. I walked back over to the steps where Alice was and turned to face the people "I want to thank you all for not just coming to this party but for welcoming me so easily into your lives. When I first decided to come over here for the year I was expecting to hang out with my best friend just like in college and maybe while I was here write some good stories. But instead I got to make new friends who have become such a big part of my life. Then somehow I found myself with a guy who was different from every guy I've ever known. I love my life here in England! To know in the next 5 months I have to return home for good is going to hurt and I don't think I can. But that's something I need to discuss with some people. I would love to drop everything and stay here for good. To just leave my job and stay with my new family but that would do no one any good. So yeah thank you everyone for everything and well will see what happens" I smiled at everyone. Everyone held up there glasses.
"To Bella" Alice smiled and everyone toasted me.
I felt so loved. Edward came to my side and hugged me before we joined the rest of the people that were milling around talking. It was only then that I noticed Mr. Banner was in the crowd. He smiled at me as I made my way over with Edward. I didn't remember seeing him earlier.
"Happy Birthday Bella" he smiled at me
"Thank You Mr. Banner" I grinned at him
"Amazing speech you made Bella. I can see that you have a lot of people that love you here and I'd like to ask you something Bella" he stated
"Of course anything" I told him
"You want to stay in England but your problem is that you would have to leave your life in America? Your job?" he asked me
"Yes that's the main problem" I agreed
"So if I was to offer you a permanent Job in our office's here in England it would make your decision to stay in England easier yes?" He grinned at me
"Your offering me a job here?" I asked open mouthed
"Not only a job but a better one! Bella you're an absolutely amazing writer. I barely change anything in your work because you seem to know what to write. I want to give you the chance to not only write for the paper but organize what is going to be in a certain section. It would mean more money obviously and I want to give you time to think about it, to talk to your family about it. Would it be alright if you gave me an answer after your trip home? It would give you time to talk it through with your family" Mr. Banner explained
"Of course! Thank you so much Sir. You don't know how much this means to me" I grinned widely at him.
"Well will meet again after your trip. Have fun Alice has already cleared the time off with me" He smiled at me
"Thank you again" I couldn't help be beam at Edward. He picked me up and spun me around.
We mulled around with the guest for another 2 hours before everyone started to leave. I said goodbye to everyone and once the last guest was out the door I collapsed on the couch exhausted. Everyone joined me and before I knew it I had more gifts to open. I opened Rose and Emmet's present to find a pair of keys. I looked up at Rose and Emmet.
"You didn't!" I stated
"Oh hell we did!" Emmet smirked
"You brought me a CAR!" I was already thinking people were spending way to much on me.
"Its not much we just thought it would nice if you could drive yourself around. If it makes you feel better I got one hell of a discount thanks to being a supermodel. It was basically free. It's in the garage back at the flat I'll show you later" Rose smiled
"Thank you!" I grinned at her.
"Okay now its my turn" Alice grinned
"No Alice you've already got me enough" I moaned
"Oh this is as much for you as it is for me" Alice grinned again and then whistled loudly. Suddenly I saw a ball of white fluff enter the room and jump at me. Looking down at it I realized it was a puppy.
"Aww. It's so cute" I cooed hugging it
"Bella meet Lilley our new flat mate" Alice grinned
"You got us a dog?" I looked at Alice
"I know how much you miss Missy your old dog so I thought why not. Plus have you seen her isn't she just the cutest thing ever" Alice grinned
"Yes she is. But who's going to take care of our girl while were back in America?" I asked her
"That would be me" Rose smiled "I get a cute fluffy dog for 2 weeks"
"Aww she's beautiful" I smiled down at the puppy that was sat in my lap.
"Well I do believe its my turn" Jasper spoke "I don't think I can top that but I think this should come in handy it did with me"
I opened the present Jasper had given me inside was a book with the title From American to English. I laughed at this and thanked him. Once I'd finished opening all the presents we said goodnight and all headed up to the rooms. Alice had dropped off some stuff for me to sleep in earlier in the day. We were leaving for America in 3 days. Once I was changed I collapsed on Edwards's bed next to him who was ready for bed. I sighed I was absolutely exhausted but my mind was still buzzing from the party and everything that had happened today.
"When did you start planning to stay in England?" Edward suddenly asked me
"Well I'd been thinking about it for months but you I only started looking into it the night I told you about Tyler" I explained
"Why didn't you tell me?" he didn't sound hurt just confused
"Because I wasn't sure if I could go through with it and I'm still not a hundred percent sure about it. I need to talk it through with my parents" I exclaimed
"So it wasn't that you didn't want me to know about it" Edward questioned
"Of course not I just didn't want to get your hopes up when it might not happen" I told him
"Good. Just making sure. I have one more thing for you" He smiled at me
"Oh no! Are you kidding! Another present haven't you all given me enough! A Holiday, a car and a dog!" I sighed smiling
"I promise this is the last thing and this is just from me" He grinned at me
With that he lent over to his bedside draw and pulled out a box with a ribbon on it "It's just something I think will show how much I love you"
I opened it and was speechless. Sat in the center of the box was the most beautiful necklace ever. It was a heart and had blue crystals on it but in the middle was a key hole. There was a key with it and I used it to open the heart. Inside was a picture of me and Edward from our first day out in London. It was beautiful. I couldn't help the tears that come into my eyes. Edward took it out the box and put it around my neck. I turned to him with tears in my eyes. I loved this man more than anything in the world. "Edward it's the most beautiful thing ever. I love you so much" with that I kissed him.
"I Love you too Bella and I would follow you anywhere. No matter what happens in the next 5 months at the end of it we will be together, weather that's in England, America or Timbuktu will be together. I promise you" Edward exclaimed with so much passion and love in his eyes I couldn't argue with him.
With that said I was more than ready to kill anyone who got in the way of the life I had with Edward and my new family. I fell asleep that night in the arms of the man I loved more than life itself.
Well there it is! Another Chapter! Woop! :D! Love me! I am so hyped! America! Next Chapter Edward meets Bella's dad and maybe if your lucky a certain wolf will appear! ;) x Well Review people! I seem to be getting only one review a Chapter and I Love Mrs. Jodie Hale for that btw x! Hope you all Enjoyed this Chapter!
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Chaz…x