When I woke Edward was gone but he left me a note telling me he loved me and that he was down stairs helping decorate and that I should get dressed. Alice had hand picked everyone's outfits for the night and I groaned when I saw the shoes she picked out for me. I took a quick shower letting the hot water soaking into my soar muscles. When I got out Mrs. Greer was waiting for me in the bedroom. "Miss Bella, Miss Alice has instructed me on how to do you hair and makeup."

I sighed, "Of course she did. Just give me moment." She nodded as I grabbed Edward's robe off the back of the bathroom door and wrapped it around myself. When I came back out Mrs. Greer had set up everything she could possibly need to do my hair and makeup. She started with my hair and she used three different sized curling irons and almost a whole can of hairspray. I wasn't paying her any attention as she did my makeup but I could feel here plucking my eyebrows before she started and that was when I began counting the second until I was done, 7245 seconds.

It took two hours but once everything was done and I had my outfit on it totally worth it. My hair was in perfect barrel curls and if I pulled on them trying to straighten one it would bounce back immediately. When I looked in the full length mirror I couldn't help but gasp in surprise at how good I looked. My makeup looked so simple but I knew it was anything but. My eyes were covered in three different shades of white and on top of all them was a layer of glitter. Mrs. Greer chose a light pink lipstick that made my lips look fuller than they really were.

It all came together perfectly with the dress that Alice laid out for me. It was a solid white halter dress with black floral lace trim and adjustable satin tie waistline. I felt like I was looking at an angel instead of my own reflection. The only thing that made me nervous was the black 4 inch Louboutin Mary Jane's. I thought for sure I would end up on my face or ass but I decided I would grin and bare it for Alice since I did skip out on the whole planning aspect.

When I got downstairs I thought I had stepped into a parallel universe. Alice had thought of everything. Edward's guest list consisted of people of all ages. He informed me that he invited everyone from his business from the CEO down to the college interns. If you knew someone who knew Edward you were pretty much on the list. To be sure no one would be bored or over powered by loud music Alice took over the entire main floor.

The dinning room and study would be for the older crowd where Alice had someone playing the piano and h'orderves. It would be the perfect place to have conversations which Edward would have to do. Then on the other side in the ballroom, crazy that he actually has a ballroom, Alice turned it into a club. She hired the best DJ in the city to spin for us and there would be no lack in alcohol. Along with the lights and lasers she had installed for the night she had a projector and screen set up so we could all watch the ball drop from the comfort of the home.

"She does wonders doesn't she?" I had to remind myself to breathe as he wrapped his arms around my waist as the memory of what we did early flashed across my mind. "I guess if you like this sort of thing then yes she is great at it, but personally I would have been happy with just you and the TV." He smiled against my neck and I tried to think of anything but him to try and calm down. "I'll keep that in mind for next year."

We all ate dinner together before people began showing up for the best party of both years, their words not mine. Edward introduced me to everyone who walked in the doors most of the people who showed up early were from the high end of his business. He said that they always came early to this annual party because they would leave early. Jacob and Ness showed up around nine thirty but they didn't have Kaya, Ness said her parents wanted to keep her for the night.

I felt like I was being pulled into a million different directions because Alice wanted me to dance with her and Rose, who looked amazing but I wanted to stay with Edward and be able to talk to Jacob. Alice had on a tie behind halter dress with see through gauze material that overlay the earthy green satin. It also had a floral design and sequin accented under bustline and hem. She tied it all together with solid black four inch heels. She looked some what like a fairy. Rose looked like a sex Goddess as she wore a redstrapless dress made of shining stretch fabrication for a sexy fit. She had black Louboutin heels that had the red sole. Compared to those two I felt the ugly step sister.

The night was almost perfect, the only thing I would have changed was the demand that everyone had for Edward. He was constantly busy talking to people who worked for him. I stood back and watched him moving from group to group. Had I not seen his real smile I would have thought that he was really happy but I could tell it was fake. Even when he was far away from me and he would look at me I could see his real smile if only for the second his eyes rested on me.

Esme snuck up on me and handed me glass of champagne and I took it thanking her. "You're good for him. He's truly happy when he's with you can see that spark in his eye that I have missed for years, only this time it's brighter. Thank you for putting up with him and taking care of him." I wanted to thank her because without their trip to see him I never would have met him but that would only make this even more awkward.

We both stood their watching the men that we loved as they talked to old family friends who I had met earlier. At ten 'til midnight we all gathered in the ballroom to watch the ball drop and celebrate together. I was standing with Edward as he was discussing a business trip he would have to make after the holidays were over. I wasn't paying the conversation any attention as I played with my locket taking a few moments to remember my parents. I really should have gone to the grave today but I was so happy earlier I didn't want to depress myself. Perhaps I could sneak away and go tomorrow.

I could hear yelling coming from the hallway and the one voice sounded very familiar to me. "Edward, I'll be right back." He scrunched his forehead up silently asking if I was alright and in nodded not wanting to voice my fear. I weaved my way through the crowd of people until I was in the hallway where I saw her arguing with Demetri and Felix about being allowed in. Even though nearly everyone was here amazingly enough there actually was a guest list.

I placed a hand on Felix's shoulder stopping him mid-sentence, "Let me handle her." He pursed his lips while considering it before throwing his thumb over his shoulder, "I'll be right over there if you need me." I nodded as him and Demetri walked away. "What are you doing here?" I tried to keep the hatred out of my voice but I failed miserably. "Well you ungrateful bitch I have come to collect what is rightfully mine." I ground my teeth together when she called me a bitch, "What are talking about, nothing here belongs to you."

She reached out and grabbed my chin with her filthy hand, "My darling child, I heard it through the grapevine that you have become more important to Mr. Cullen than a common whore and knowing this I believe you owe me for taking such good care of you when you were a child." I smacked her hand away from me and stood tall as I called for the guys to escort her out. Just as I turned around to walk back to the party I saw Alice standing there and she looked paler than I ever thought possible.

Hannigan started yelling about me being a whore and yelling all about how Edward and I really met. At this point Demetri and Felix stopped fighting her not wanting to make a scene in front of Alice. "Bella, tell me she's lying and I'll believe you." I could speak to her or even look at her, "Demetri, could you please go and ask Edward to come here."

Everyone stood in silence as we waited for Edward to show up. He was smiling when he first walked out into the hallway but it quickly vanished when he saw the looks on mine and Alice's faces. He practically sprinted to me pulling me into a hug. "Bella, what's wrong?" I closed my eyes and pulled out of his grip when I heard Alice gasp. "Edward, this," I waved my hand towards Hannigan, "is my aunt." He knew immediately what that meant and when he turned around to look at Alice she was no longer alone. His entire family had now congregated around us waiting for an explanation. "Edward, I think you have some explaining to do. If what Alice has told us is true then I just don't know what to think."

My bottom lip quivered at the sadness I was feeling. The looks that I was receiving from his family broke my heart. I never wanted anyone to look at me the way that they all were. Edward wrapped his arm around me and explained what had happened but he stressed that we were in fact in love. "Damn it Edward. Can't you see that she is just using you for your money? You have done some dumb shit before but this takes the cake. Could you seriously not take the time to go out and find a decent girl to be your girlfriend for two weeks? No, instead you bring this filthy whore into your home and pass her off as a decent girl. I am so ashamed of you son." Carlisle didn't say much of anything during their entire trip and he chose know to speak up. I wanted to cry but I held myself together at least until I noticed Edward take a step away from me.

My eyes opened in fear and shock that maybe he finally realized I wasn't good enough for him. "Well it seems that your father has your best interest at heart Mr. Cullen. I'm glad someone can see through my niece's lies. Speaking of which; I believe you already know James Emerson." Edward's eye narrowed when James stepped out from behind a door and I just became more confused. I didn't understand what James had to do with any of this. "He has something he wants to tell you."

James cleared his throat before smiling at all of us. "It's a pleasure to be back in your home Edward and Bella dear you can quit clinging to him like you love him." Edward's grip weakened but I tried to reassure him by grasping his hand tighter. "I'm sure you remember when you fired me well I believe it is only fair to tell you what Miss Swans plans were for you. You see I over heard Bella on the phone with Lady Hannigan discussing their plans for you. They had planned for you to get Bella pregnant and marry you giving her access to all of your money. After you fired me I approached Lady Hannigan and she paid me off. That was until she heard from Bella that she was cutting her out and now here we are."

I clenched my jaw painfully beyond infuriated at the pair of them, but what scared me the most was the fact that Edward was silent like he possibly believed them. "See son she was just out for you money like I said." I ignored Carlisle's comment and turned to Edward. "Edward, their lying; you have to believe me, I wouldn't do something like that." I stuck my hand out and cupped his face which seemed to bring him back to the real world. His eyes kept moving back and forth like he was trying to work their story out. "Edward," He jumped away from me leaving me their by myself.

"Bella, I think it's best you left." I took a deep breathe while trying to hold the tears at bay when Carlisle stepped in front of me and pulled his wallet out. He pulled out every dollar bill he had and forced them into my hand. Edward had yet to say anything and I was hoping he would at least tell me if he wanted me to leave. "Edward?" "Isabella that's enough Mr. Cullen has paid you now let's go." Hannigan grabbed my shoulder and tried to pull me away from the only family I currently had.

I shrugged her off of me and looked at all of them who were all in a mixture of confusion, anger, and sympathy. I looked Carlisle right in the eye and threw his money at him before I pulled on the chain that held my locket, after I removed the locket I tossed it at Edward hitting him right in the face. "Keep it! If you think so little of me then I want you to keep it because unlike some people money and possessions aren't important to me." I whipped around and looked at my aunt and a man I would sooner run over with a car than look at. "If I ever see either of you again I will personally kick your ass." I squared my shoulders and headed towards the door no longer able to hold the sobs in.

Before I had the door knob turned I heard someone punch another person before Ness yelled, "Jacob!" Even after the door was closed I could hear Jacob yelling, "I told you if you hurt her I beat the shit out of you! Ness let's go." I was standing outside on New Years Eve in New York without a coat crying on the front porch when Jacob came outside. I didn't eve notice Jacob place his jacket over my shoulders. "Bella, do you have anywhere to stay?" I looked at Ness through teary eyes and shook my head. "Come on, you're gonna stay with us." I tried to object, but neither her nor Jacob would hear of it.


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