Disclaimer: I do not own twilight. If I did Jacob wouldn't imprint on Reneesme. Ha-ha.

A/N: again. I am so sorry for the late update. My grandma flew in from San Francisco and I just had so much going on.

Ha, you guys are right, Bella does attract older men. LOL!

So anyways, thanks so much for the reviews. I hope you like this chapter.

BPOV

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA!" everyone screamed as I entered my apartment. I covered my ears to prevent further damage to my eardrums. I just got back from my early class, which was General Science; thank god Mr. Trace wasn't there.

"Wha?" I stuttered barely saying the word. I actually hated surprises, I just never tell anyone because it might hurt their feelings. I scanned the room and saw everyone I met here in Chicago. Alice and Jasper were holding balloons, Jacob Black and Nana. There was also Rosalie and Emmett whom I met thru Alice. I was expecting someone else stand after them but to my dismay it was Mr. Trace.

"Bella! Happy 18th birthday!" Alice said skipping over to me. She gave me a hug which I gladly returned. Rosalie also went to my side and gave me a hug.

"Happy Birthday Bella! I'll take you to the spa tomorrow. Just us girls." She said which caused Alice to squeal.

I smiled. Jasper and Emmett greeted me and each gave me a hug. "Thanks so much, but where's Ed-" suddenly Edward came out from the kitchen holding a big cake with 18 candles.

"Happy birthday!" he said as he came near me. Everyone started singing and I had the urge to hold back my tears. Edward looked amazing with a blue dress shirt with its sleeves rolled up. I blew out all eighteen candles and thanked everybody.

Edward set down the cake and everyone came rushing towards it trying to grab a slice. "Nana's Cake is the BEST!" Emmett shouted as he pumped his fist in the air, he must have been the first to get the slice. "Oh Emmett my boy, you're such a joker." Nana said happily.

While everyone was busy eating, Edward gave me a hug. "Happy Birthday." He kissed my cheek. He pulled back and gave me one of those crooked grins only he looks good in. Our eyes were just connected. I was looking deeply into his as he looked deeper into mine. It was such an intimate moment, he was giving me a look that I only see Alice and Jasper, and Emmett and Rosalie do, only it was more special because it was for me.

"Time to open Bella's presents!!!" Alice said, walking towards me with jasper on tow, carrying half of the presents. That broke my eye contact with Edward.

"Alice. Let Bella decide. It's her birthday." Nana said sternly. Alice froze then nodded. I think she should stick with nana more, she'll be a nun.

She gave me a puppy dog face. She knows I can't resist that. I nodded. She squealed and then kept quiet when she saw nana giving her a look.

"Fine. Since it's your idea, Alice you go first." I said as I approached the table where the presents where. She clapped her hands and handed me her present. The gift wrapping paper looked really nice something Alice would surely do, I tore the wrapping and a white box appeared before our eyes. Alice squealed, probably not containing her excitement.

I rolled my eyes and opened the box. It was a clear case with an iPod touch inside. There were also accessories lying on the sides of the box.

"Do you like it? The safety case is Gucci, its custom made. Then the earphones has your name engraved on them, in diamonds. I already put all your favourite songs in it… blah, blah, blah" I just stared at her. I could honestly say that I could not understand a word she was saying.

"Alice, babe, snap out of it." Jasper said as she shook Alice.

"Yeah. Okay. I'll chill." She said."

"Okay, so anyways, here is our gift for you Bella. It's from Rosalie and me." Emmett said. He handed me a large box. I opened it and saw two more items, one was a thin box and there was an envelope.

I got the thin box and opened it. "Kindle 2: Wireless Reading." I read it out loud. Is this for real? This is what my classmates were talking about. Something about it being an iPod for books instead of songs. I gave Emmett and Rosalie a smile then opened the envelope next.

"$1000 worth of books from to your kindle. Oh thank you so much Emmett, Rosalie. I think it's safe to say the you Cullens are generous but I do think your gifts are too much." I said. I gave Emmett and Rosalie a hug then proceeded in opening the other presents.

"My turn." Said nana. She handed me an envelope. I opened it and found a membership card entitled on my name in the national museum, a one year free entrance.

"Thank you so much nana." I said happily as I hugged her. "The pleasure is all mine my child." She said.

I opened Jacob's present next; he was also over the top. He gave me a necklace from tiffany and co., I know it must have cost a lot. I wouldn't accept it at first but he said it was non-refundable.

Mr. Trace was next. He gave me simple sketch book and said that I should open it later. Then it was Edward's turn. He looked pretty nervous actually. He took out a light blue paper bag.

"Whoa! Edward you dog!" Emmett said happily as he punched Edward's shoulder.

Alice also gasped, then squealed, then gasped some more.

Edward handed me the paper bag and I opened it carefully. I took out a huge velvet box that seemed expensive at its own right.

"Open it!!" Alice demanded. I rolled my eyes and opened the case. I gasped at what I saw. It was topaz, a rather big one if I may add, with so much diamonds. I instantly felt my weeks weaken; this must've cost a fortune.

"Edward, I couldn't accept this. It's too much…. I'm grateful but…it's too… you know…. Expensive, Beautiful." I said as I returned it to the paper bag, I didn't touch it so it wouldn't be jinxed.

"Okay, people I want everyone in the kitchen! Now!" Alice said as she took everyone except Edward and I in the kitchen.

He chuckled lightly and then got the case again. We were alone by now, and I was pretty nervous myself.

"Something Beautiful deserves someone in its league to wear it." He said as he took the necklace, walked to my back and places it on my neck.

I touched the stone and looked at the mirror. It looked beautiful against my pale skin. Though I was wearing a plain blue tank top and shorts, it made me look elegant in a way.

"See? And you are more than that." He said as he shifted so we would come face to face.

"But, where could I possibly wear something like this?" I said. He smiled at what I said, and took out an envelope from his pocket and gave it to me.

"Here." Then he left, probably going to the kitchen to eat some cake. I opened the envelope and read what it said.

"It would be our honour, if you would attend the 50th annual Cullen charity ball, dated on the 27th of October, at the Cullen Hall, Chicago, Illinois." I turnedhe back of the letter to see what I think is Edward's elegant script. It said….

Would you be my date? –Edward

I looked at Edward who was leaning against the doorframe. He was stealing glances at me and seemed like he was smiling to himself. I looked back at the letter I was holding, arguing to myself if I should agree. If I did, where would it take us?

I nodded not really thinking, it felt right. I think.

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EPOV

She said yes. I could not believe it. For some reason I thought I would scare her if I asked her to be my date. Thank god Alice was persistent about throwing Bella a surprise birthday party.

"Edward, Bella, come have some cake." Nana said as she sliced some of the cake. Bella quickly came over and nana handed us the cake.

"Edward, I saw you on the newspaper this morning." Nana said.

"Really? Is that the one about the new discovery of Cullen med?" I asked taking a bite.

"No, it was about what you were wearing and what you would possibly wear to the charity ball." Nana said.

"Well, I've got that covered." Alice said finishing her first slice and got more.

The party ended soon after everyone finished eating. It was simple yet fun, I had a sense that Bella didn't like surprises but enjoyed nonetheless. I'm glad I still haven't moved out of the hotel, I felt that it still wasn't the right time, that I should wait for something….. I just don't know what that something is.

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BPOV

Soon everyone left and I was all alone in my apartment. I thanked Alice for giving me the party, though I hate surprises it still made me happy. I decided to clean up a bit. I started with the balloons, storing them in the empty closet. Nana had helped Alice clean the dishes and earlier so everything was in order. I put the left over cake in a Tupperware and wiped the table. I took notice of my gifts on the table, the one I haven't opened yet.

Mr. Trace's present really intrigues me. I decided that I should open it now. I took the sketch book and opened it in the first page. I was in shock.

The first page contained of my face drawn skilfully and defined. I remember me wearing that outfit on the first day of classes. Then I turned on the next page. It was another drawing of me, now it seemed like what I as wearing for the second day. It continued on and on, it was the freakiest thing ever, he seemed to be watching me. everyone of his drawings looked so detailed. I looked at the last page, which made me shake with fear.

It was a picture of me, naked. My hair looked longer which covered my breasts and in the picture I was not smiling but was somewhat in pain, I sitting in a chair with my legs open, it was disgusting. I dropped the sketchbook and ran towards my room, but I ran into something, or someone.

"Did you like my present Bella?" then there was darkness.

A/N: sorry if you didn't like the ending, don't worry I'm sticking to rated T. thanks for reading. Hope you enjoyed it. Bella's gifts are all in my profile. Sorry if I had mistakes in spelling or grammar.