29.
"It's Allie's birthday day after tomorrow", I tell Masen.
"I know", he replies from the backseat. "T told me to make a pwetty card for Alice and she'll love it."
"Yeah she will. Just remember to put loads of glitter."
"I will", he says. "Cause she loves sparkly stuff."
And that's why we're going to the jewelry store to buy her present.
~X~
"So what are you looking for, sir?" questions the jeweler. "Something for a special lady?"
"It's my best friend's birthday", I inform him. "My nephew and I are here to get a gift for her."
"Oh", he says. "What's your price range?"
"Money isn't an issue. Just find us a bracelet or necklace or whatever women like."
"And make sure it sparkles!" adds Masen.
~X~
"Where to next, buddy?" I ask once we're done selecting a silver charm bracelet for Alice. "What has T planned for us?"
He thinks it over. "We've gotta give everyone invitatations."
"Invitations", I correct.
"Those things."
We've got a surprise party planned for Alice as Jasper won't be able to make it for her birthday. She repeatedly said she's fine with him not being here, I know she's hurt that her husband can't make time for her on her day. She's turning twenty eight and wanted to have a huge party before Jazz told her he wasn't coming.
Thus, she locked herself in her room and stated that she wasn't celebrating this year.
Thing is, we need a reason to celebrate and despite the fact I'm not a huge fan of partying, we've got to do this for Alice.
~X~
We've dropped the invites off at the Newtons, Cheneys and a few other houses. Tanya has covered the rest. The last house we stop at is the Swans.
Mrs. Swan, Renee, opens the door and asks us to step inside.
"I'm sorry", I say. "We don't have much time right now. Maybe another time?"
She nods. "Of course, Edward. Thank you for inviting us."
~X~
I can't help but remember Rosalie's nineteenth birthday party last year. I never would have thought on that day, that my sister wasn't going to get any older than that.
Next up: Rosalie's nineteenth birthday flashback.