"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Bella. Happy birthday to you." The Cullens sang. My cheeks burned as Esme held a beautiful three layer white cake. "Thanks." I said timidly.
"Hey, Bells." Charlie greeted. "Dad." I cried happily. I threw my arms around him and held him tight. "I'm so glad your ok, hunny." Charlie admitted. "I'm sorry about Edward." Charlie said honestly.
I simple nodded. I hadn't seen Charlie for about three weeks. Charlie had gone on a retreat that him and his girlfriend Julia won. But Carlisle insisted that he would take care of me. And that I needed alone time. Julia was the nurse that aided him last year.
I giggled at the memory of walking in his hospital room and seeing them make out. "Happy birthday." Julia said. "Thank you all." I said smiling. I hugged everyone as Esme placed the cake on the table.
"Is Jacob coming?" I asked curiously. "Yes." Esme confirmed. I excused myself to the bathroom. I locked the door and rinsed my face. I stared at my reflection. The girl in the mirror looked tired and sick looking.
She was extremely pale and her eyes were swollen. I let my bangs fall freely. I pushed them over my eyes. The rest of my hair was loose. I opened the door and froze outside Edward's room.
I walked in slowly and looked around. I fought back against the tears that wanted to betray me. "Bella. You ok?" Jasper asked. "Yeah." I said quickly. I didn't turn around to face him. Jasper touched my shoulder which caused my body to shiver.
"I miss Alice too." Jasper confessed. "I feel as though a part of me is missing." Jasper explained. I wiped away the tears that began to roll down my face. "Stupid traitor tears." I said. Jasper turned me around and hugged me.
"You don't have to be strong for everyone. Bella." Jasper stated. "I'm not." I lied. Jasper released me. "Thanks." I told him. Jasper smiled and brushed my cheek lightly. I closed my eyes as his touch soothed me.
I knew Jasper was using his ability. I smiled as a sense of tranquility washed over me. I opened my eyes. "Alice." Jasper said in disbelief. I turned around quickly and my jaw dropped. "Alice!" I cried. I ran over but Jasper grabbed my wrist and pulled me back.
"Jasper. What are you doing?" I asked angrily. It wasn't long until Carlisle and Emmett showed up. "Alice." Carlisle said relieved. Alice stood motionless as her eyes focused on me. "Let go!" I shouted. "What is it?" Carlisle asked Jasper.
"It isn't Alice." Jasper said confused. "Yes. It is." I insisted. "Alice. Where were you this whole time?" Emmett asked. "Where's Edward." I asked desperately. "I'll take you to him." Alice said. I looked at Jasper and pleaded with my eyes.
Jasper let go and I ran over to Alice. "Oh. Alice I've missed you." I said as I threw my arms around her. "Bella. Get back here." Jasper demanded. I stepped back slowly as I took in Alice's eye color. "Alice." I said cautiously.
Alice grinned and crouched. Jasper pulled me back and Emmett and Carlisle stood in front of us. "Alice. Its us, your family." Carlisle reminded her. Alice snickered and took off. "Should we follow her?" Emmett asked. "No. Its a trap." Carlisle said.
"Edward." I whispered. "Bella. You can't go with them." Jasper informed me. "I don't know what's going on." Carlisle said frustrated. "Ok." I lied. Edward would never hurt me nor would Alice. She was just probably overwhelmed.
I mean it has been almost a month since they've been gone. We headed downstairs as I felt Jasper watching my every move. I knew Jasper could sense my emotions. I was anxious and nervous at the same time. Edward would find me when the time was right.
Charlie was talking with Julia in the living room. Though the Cullen's seemed occupied, I knew they were keeping an eye on me. About an hour later, the pack arrived. Quil and Embry attacked the food table first. Paul and Jared sat down and started to argue about a football game.
Carlisle took Sam into his study. To discuss Alice I assumed. Leah was a no show. Jacob walked up to me and smiled. "Hey, birthday girl." He winked. I punched his arm softly. "How are you?" He asked. "Good." I answered.
"Loving the dress." Jacob announced. I blushed as I looked down at my white spaghetti strap dress. We sat down at the kitchen table as I stared out the window. Jacob interrupted Paul as he stated his opinion.
I knew Paul was growing angry with Jacob. My heart skipped a beat as my lungs forgot to supply oxygen. Edward was staring right at me through the window. I tried to remain calm so I wouldn't alert Jasper. "I'm gonna get some fresh air." I told Jacob.
"Ok." Jacob responded. I walked outside as my pulse quickened. I looked up at the gray cloudy sky. I walked down the driveway searching for my angel. I didn't dare speak his name. The others would hear me and forbid my encounter with Edward.
When I reached the end of the driveway I stopped. He was standing three feet away. I smiled as my heart began to accelerate. He smiled a crooked smile which made my knees weak. I ran quickly to my boyfriend. My Edward.
Edward grabbed my wrists and flung me on his back. I held on tightly as he ran away from his house. I inhaled his sweet exotic smell as we passed the trees. Edward came to a halt when he reached a meadow.
It was breathtaking. The grass was a bright green as the flowers blossomed beautifully. "Bella." Edward said as he traced my lips. "Happy birthday." He smiled.