Howdy everyone! I am so glad everyone enjoyed the last chapters. I received some reviews that made me cry. I hope you enjoy the next few chapters! The song for this is "Baby What a Big Surprise" by Chicago!

BPOV/ Saturday June 28, 2008

The past two days were a whirl wind. It was nearing the end of June and the competition was 2 days away. I had spent getting the kitchen, pantries and what not organized to my tastes. I still had not ordered supplies as I was leaving town and we had no business as of yet. Angela had assured me that this town would accept us and we would have enough business to keep us busy for a long time.

Angela was a peach and so was her boyfriend Ben. I had met them in school and we have many classes together. Alice loved them from the moment she met them and was happy when I said they were going to be hired to help me. The one problem they had was no transportation and they lived far from us. Alice came up with the brilliant idea of letting them have one of the rooms upstairs. It would make it easier on all of us and they still would be in the thick of everything for dating and such.

We finally got to see the second and third floor of the main house. We had been here for awhile and had never ventured up there. It had six huge bedrooms with the master in front with the turret. There was one main bathroom but the master had a suite all of its own. It looked all new so we all assumed it was added on for Mr. Xavier's benefit.

The bedrooms were beautifully detailed. Crown molding on the high ceilings and each had their own color scheme which made Alice bounce. I could tell she had her plans on these rooms and would fill me on them later. Mr. Xavier had told us that these rooms were pretty much empty when he lived here or he would have given us furniture. If that man had not given us enough I told him not to worry about it. We were not going to use them as bedrooms or that is what Alice said.

We found the staircase to the attic and discovered that there was a work out room up here. On the stair master stood a note…

"Alice and Bella,

Surprise once again! We left this here for you to take care of not only your bodies but your minds too. We all know how starting a business can be hard the first year. Please don't work yourselves to hard. Remember to savor every minute. Remember the good comes with the bad. Remember to treat those they way you want to be treated. Make your dreams come true girls we love you both dearly."

Xavier

We were both in awe of the room. The equipment was the top of the line as were the weight sets that lined the walls. There was a bookshelf with all sorts of books with room to grow. The thing that caught my eye was the huge comfy chair that I am sure everyone would use. Alice saw the yoga mats, the pilates equipment and the meditation area. She immediately started bouncing and gave me the biggest hug.

We just kept turning around finding new things to admire and later on enjoy in our free time.

I noticed a door leading to the front of the house and walked towards it. I looked back at Alice and she motioned me to open it. It was a huge room that had a huge half window in it. Alice followed me in and we both noticed all the boxes. Each was labeled with different holidays, party ideas, fabric and so much more. We both looked at each with weird looks on our faces. Alice noticed another note…

Surprise again!!

We left this for you. As you can see we threw some great parties in our sweet old house. Enjoy and create many more memories in our baby.

Xavier

Holy shit!! This man never ceases to amaze me. He has given Alice and I far more than we ever deserved. I kept pinching myself to make sure I was awake. I was sure I was dreaming and never wanted to wake up. Alice kept bouncing and she eventually fell. I joined her and we both laughed till we cried. I was not sure how late it was till I heard someone yelling our names from downstairs.

We both pulled ourselves up of the floor and followed the call of the voice. As we reached the bottom of the stairs in the parlor there was Jasper. Alice ran right into his arms and planted her lips on his. I could hear them both moan and then Alice melted to the floor. She looked up at him and was blushing. He looked down to her and just smiled. Those two were hooked to each other and I could see them spending a lot of time together while I was away. Who could blame them?

"Jasper now that you have melted my best friend not that I don't mind watching her being extremely happy but what are you doing here?" I asked helping her off the floor and we all walked downstairs to the parlor. If this was another surprise I don't know how much more my heart and mind could take.

"She called me up as soon as you got your flight plans and asked I could take you and Angela to the airport. Then she promised me dinner." he said with a smirk on his face.

"I hate to burst your bubble of a great meal but Alice does not cook." I said sticking my tongue out at her.

"I never said was going to cook silly. I just said dinner besides there is take out. You know I do that remarkably well." She rolled her eyes at me and stuck out her tongue. She put her arms around Jasper's waist and his around hers.

"Now go get your bag and coat. Don't forget your laptop and the bag I got you for it. Angela will be here soon. Ben is going to move in for them while you are both off in cake land." she walked Jasper over to the small settee and patted her hand down to it. He sat and she crawled into his lap. They were both happy and content.

I walked back to the coach house and noticed the new bag with my lap top it in. Alice never seems to amaze me with her shopping skills. I grabbed the bag I packed and headed back to the main house. The butterflies in my stomach felt like dive bombers. I locked the door and headed to the driveway. I knew everyone would be waiting for me. Alice was one not to be late for anything to do with an appointment of any kind.

I found everyone waiting for me at Jasper's Truck. The huge thing looked like a monster truck you would see in one of those shows. Angela was already in the back seat as she had said her good-byes already and Alice was waiting for me on the sidewalk. Jasper grabbed my bag and put it in the back with the rest of them. I climbed on the sideboard and grabbed the oh-shit-bar. My father would call it that cause you would say that while holding it. I chuckled silently to myself on that one. My feet slipped and I nearly fell back onto the sidewalk. I guess that broke the ice cause we were all laughing now. I blushed three shades of red and tried again. This time I made it in and scooted next to Angela. They all clapped for me and I flipped them off. I looked as Alice tried to hoist herself up and she slipped just like I did. I clapped and she flipped me off. I gave her an evil smile and thought touché! Jasper came to her rescue and goosed her as he hoisted her into his monster truck. He shut the door, came around and hopped right in. We all said men in unison and then Alice gave him a kiss. He started the engine and we were off for the airport. The butterflies in my stomach were not eating me on the inside out. What the hell did I get myself into?

Everyone made small talk about the competition and I just nodded as the cars sped by. I noticed we pulled into a different area of the airport, "Jasper I think you made a wrong turn. We are supposed to be at terminal three to check in."

Alice turned around with a huge grin on her face and I knew I was in for trouble. That look meant a shopping trip from hell, painful spa procedures or making me her mannequin. We pulled up to a private hanger and I noticed the gulf stream jet pulling out to the front.

"Alice what the hell is this all about? Can someone fill me in please cause I know we cannot afford that. Hell even your parents cant afford that and I know what money you have!!" I was furious for the money that had been spent. I put my head in my hands and started breathing slowly to calm myself down.

"Bella please be ok with this. When we all found out that you had been chosen for this we decided to let you ride in style to the competition. This is the jet we use to go see other sites in other states. Please don't be mad at Alice. Alice told me how you don't deal well with competition and being in the spot light. We all thought this would give you some time to calm down and start enjoying this. " He turned back to Alice and kissed her hand.

"I don't know what to say but please thank everyone for me. Even your parents thank them too. Wait a minute did you say everyone?" I blurted it out.

"Yes I meant Edward too. He is a pompous ass as Rose puts it but deep deep DEEP down inside there is a caring guy there. "

He opened his door and got out. He came around and let Alice out sweeping her into his arms. I got out this time not tripping and Angela followed me. The gentleman Jasper was grabbed our bags and gave them to the man in the black suit. He talked to him for awhile what about I am not sure. Angela grabbed her carry on and went to get on. I grabbed my laptop and turned to Alice to give her a hug.

"You are a devious little pixie but I love you for it." I hugged her tight. She turned around and grabbed a package out of the truck.

"These are for the both of you. Please don't open them till you get into the air ok. I want it to be a surprise for you! You can do this Bella show them your talent and knock them dead. I want that medal for the office!" She was bouncing on her heals and rushed to hug me.

Jasper came back and nodded it was time to go. I boarded the plane and was in awe. The man told me to buckle in and close the door sealing it shut. I heard the engine rev and we moved out onto the tarmac. We both waved to Jasper and Alice as we went by. She waved her pointer finger at me to show that she wanted me to get first place. She has so much faith in me but I really wondered how I would do.

I watched them as they were out of sight. I would see her in a few days and hopefully she would have some fun with Jasper. They sure were meant for each other.