I feel sick. I want to get up and leave and go home and cry.
I don't, though. Instead I smile through the rest of the conversation and soon enough, they've moved on to talk about Christmas.
Rosalie is spending Christmas at her ex-in-laws, while Alice is spending it with her parents and Jasper in Aspen.
"What about you, Bella? What are your plans?" Alice asks.
I pause. I haven't talked to my dad or Phil since Thanksgiving. I doubt I'll be spending the day with either of them.
"I'm not sure...I don't have any plans. I'll probably just hang out at my place."
I internally cringe at the shocked looks on their face.
"No, that won't do. You'll spend it with me and the Cullens, okay?"
"Rosalie, I couldn't impose like that. Seriously, I'll be fine on my own." I try to keep the horrified look off my face, thinking about showing up at Edward's parents house. He would definitely think I'm a stalker, then.
"Please, Bella?" Rosalie pouts. "I was going to bring a date to piss off Emmett, but I couldn't find one in time. I need at least one person who is completely unbiased in this situation."
With another pleading look, I can't say no. "Okay,...I guess I could go."
Merry Christmas! What gifts did you get today?