Well, folks, I'm back. And before the holiday break. I'm sitting here without power (or internet) so I thought I would just type and see where the characters take me. I did check the poll yesterday, so I know how most of you were voting. There was a tie between the slutty secretary and the vampire bride. I debated on which to do and decided that maybe in later Halloweens Bella could be a vampire. But like Edward, I'm not ready for her to become "less-human" yet.

Anyway… I'm going to post this chapter as soon as I get back to the land of internet. In the mean time, I'm starting to type and work on chapter 40. I think you will all enjoy the next few chapters I have planned. Plus, I have to thank all of you for your messages and reviews. I even incorporated some of them for the other costumes you will see in this and the next chapter. Hope you all enjoy the preparations.

DISCLAIMER: not Stephenie Meyer, I'm just using her characters for my pleasure --- that just sounded dirty… hehehe…

BPOV

I was gawking. I couldn't believe my eyes. What had Alice done? I know I had agreed to her choice of costumes for all of us, but did she really think I would wear this?!?! There was barely even enough material for that blouse, and I could see that it would tie just below my boobs! Then there was the skirt. It looked too small for my ass and the slit went almost the entire way up to the waist. There was a pair of black-framed glasses sitting beside the costume on Alice's bed. Maybe I had this wrong. Maybe this was Alice's costume. Maybe my costume was hiding somewhere.

"Bella!!!! Why aren't you dressed. I can't work on your hair if you aren't dressed yet." I looked over at Alice and saw her dressed as a sexy fairy. She had a leaf-like bustier with a leaf-life skirt. Vines ran up and down her stomach and back with some twining around her arms. She had a jewel crown and wand in her hand.

Rose entered the room right behind her. She was dressed in a mechanic's jump suit. Although she had definitely altered it to make it sexy. The zipper up the front didn't even make it up past her belling button, leaving her stomach and chest exposed. She was wearing a bright red string bikini underneath. The legs had been cut off forming daisy dukes. She completed her look with stiletto red heels.

"Alice… I… How am I…. I can't…" I stammered out all of my many rushing thoughts. I knew that I didn't have the body to wear this costume. And I didn't understand what Alice was trying to accomplish by embarrassing me to death this holiday.

"Bella… I personally picked out your costume and you are going to wear it. Besides, just think about what my brother will think when he sees you in it. Better yet, think of what he'll do. You wanted alone time with my brother, well, I'm just providing you with proper wardrobe to get his attention. Now take these clothes into the bathroom and change!" She smacked my ass as I walked passed her carrying the clothing in one hand.

I had barely gotten inside Alice's bathroom when I heard her yell through the door. "There's a bra and underwear in there for you as well. I left them on the counter."

I looked at her counter. Stuck among bottles of makeup and hair products were two pieces of material. I hung the costume on the door and went to pick up the bra and underwear. I low growl escaped from my throat as I realized that I was holding black see-through lace thong panties and the skimpiest bra ever. Alice had to be the most conniving and dangerous creature that I knew.

I decided that fighting Alice wasn't worth the effort, or the time. I quickly began undressing so I could "dress" again. I don't think you could call my costume enough clothing for me to be dressed, but hey. The bra and panties fit me okay, and surprisingly, my boobs looked amazing with the bra. I'm sure if Edward had a chance to look…

Who am I kidding? Edward doesn't want to sleep with me anymore. Apparently, I'm not that good at pleasing him. I thought he and I were both pleased the last two times, but since then, he's done nothing but ignore me. It's like he wants me to break up with him or something.

I had just pulled on the pencil skirt when Alice and Rose came rushing into the bathroom. "Oh. My. God. Bella. Edward is going to flip when he sees you in that bra!" Alice exclaimed.

"Only if he actually wants to see me in the bra. I'm not too convinced." I mumbled half under my breath.

"Come on, Bella. Edward is a guy. Once he sees you in this costume, he'll react, probably with embarrassing consequences too." Rose started to giggle.

"Guys, I really thought Edward cared about me. That what we had was special. Now, I'm not so sure. I mean, yeah, I want us to get together tonight, but I want it to mean something too." I stared at my feet as I buttoned up the shirt.

"Bella, look at me!" Alice pulled my chin up so I could meet her eyes. "My brother loves you. He's dealing with some things right now. My guess is that he's beating himself up over some stupid things he's done in the past. It's what he always does. But I see the way he looks at you. That kind of love just doesn't fade or go away. It lasts forever. Someday, you'll see."

I sighed as I looked up at her, forcing myself not to cry. "How will I see? How do you know this Alice?"

"Because eventually, you and I will be sisters." She pulled me into a hug before spinning me around and pushing me into a chair. Rose and Alice immediately converged on me and began fixing my hair and makeup. Surprisingly, this only seemed to last a few minutes. They had just finished with me when we heard the doorbell ring. Alice squealed with delight and ran out of the room.

We could hear her running down the hall and stairs. Rose and I looked at each other before bursting out laughing. I hoped that this was a sign that the rest of the night would continue in a wonderful manner. And secretly, I hoped that Edward would truly enjoy my costume. And my company.