Chapter 5. Double birthday party

I hated how everyone was fussing over me. Alice and Hannah had made invitations and Hannah was handing them out in our lessons. The party was tonight. Then tomorrow we would be leaving.
The teachers didn't share the same enthusiasm as everyone else. In science we had to do an hour practice test with no talking. Hannah had to sit far away from me. The test was about photosynthesis to see how much we already knew. I didn't understand why I had to do it if I was leaving.

The rest of the lessons didn't get much better, the day was dragging on. I had another test in maths which again was pointless. It had different questions to do with different maths subjects. It was to see how we would do. I told the teacher I was moving but he still made me do the test and he gave me a warning for being cheeky. Annie giggled until I gave her a look. I didn't want her at the party and I gave Hannah and Alice strict instructions to not invite her, but since they invited everyone. Annie found out and has been talking about it since.

The rest of the day was pretty much the same; I had another test in maths. It was a simple practice test. I argued why I had to do this because I was moving away. Mr Chauson just sighed at me and told me if I didn't do as I was told I would have detention.
At lunch everyone was talking about the party. They all had their clothes sorted and they were arranging where to meet tonight. Alice was going to pick up my group of friends. She was doing hair and makeup. So after school Alice would pick us all up except the boys and take them to our house, then me and Alice were going shopping, then she would pick the boys up around five.
The bell went for my next lesson. Art. I had this lesson with Annie and Hannah. We walked into the classroom, the tables had been doubled so four could sit round one, and we had stools to sit on. Miss Linkel did the register when everyone arrived. I sat on a table with Hannah, Dean, Chloe and one of Chloe's friends. We had to design a homepage for our art portfolio. I sighed again, why were the teachers making me do pointless things? Did they actually know I was leaving? I spent the lesson colouring in the words art. I did it slowly so it took the whole lesson, as well as colouring my name in. The teacher sighed at me and shook her head, at the end of the lesson.

Alice picked me Hannah, Chloe Mia and Kaitlin up. Mia and Kaitlin were Hannah's other friends from some of her lessons, I didn't know them but Alice didn't seem to mind. Annie also came and asked for a lift. Alice backed out the parking lot and left Annie frowning. We all giggled. Alice turned the radio onto a popular station. We all started singing and laughing. The weather was still quite warm even though it was the middle of September. The sky was blue but cloudy, Alice wound the window down.
When we got to my house, mom stood by the door waving, Jacob got into the car with me. Everyone else piled out. Esme announced the pie she had cooked and they all rushed into the kitchen.

Jacob
I was shopping with Alice and Renesmee, Jasper decided to come. To keep Alice company. We were buying Bella a birthday present behind her back. We told everyone we were going hunting but of course Rosalie, Emmett, Esme and Carlisle knew what we were doing. Renesmee already told Alice what she wanted to get. Alice and Jasper were getting her a car Renesmee wanted to get her jewellery. We would part when we parked.
Alice handed me the money, then she went off with Jasper, Renesmee pulled me into the mall. We looked round a few jewellery places. The last place we went was called Dazzled. It was a big jewellery shop right through the mall near to one of the exits. Renesmee looked at some of the necklaces. 'Can I help you?' a sale assistant asked us.
'Yes, I am looking for a locket necklace for my mom'. Renesmee replied smiling. The man led us to the necklaces. 'What is the occasion?' he asked.
'It is her birthday'. She replied.
'Come with me'. He said. We followed him over to the woman's jewellery section.
'Here, this is very popular'. He said pointing to a heart necklace with a white diamond in the middle. Renesmee sighed. 'No, I was thinking of getting her a locket'. She said.
'Oh ok then come over here'. He said. We walked to the other side of the jewellery section. We looked through the glass. Renesmee pointed to one. 'Can we see this one please?' she asked. The salesman walked off and returned with a gift box.
He opened the box, and held it in hands, when the diamond in the heart hit the light it shone brightly, it was a gold plated necklace 24 carat, on the front of it was a message, I love you. Renesmee gasped clapping her hands. 'That is perfect'. She said. 'Would you like a special message on the back of it?' He asked.
'Yes'. She answered. They walked off together as Renesmee had given the man the picture she wanted inside the locket, and the message.
'When will it be ready?' I asked.
'In about half an hour'. She answered.
'Shall we get food?' I asked. She nodded taking my hand.
'Jacob what do you think of the necklace?' she asked.
'I think your mom would love it, and I like the message you chose'. She smiled at me as we walked to the cafe just outside the mall.

Renesmee
We ordered from our favourite cafe, the one we always went to when we went shopping. I ordered a chocolate milkshake a burger and fries. Jacob ordered the same. We just talked about the party as we ate. Jacob was getting ready at our cottage with Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper and Dean. My dad might join in the party. Anna was staying with us for a while, to keep an eye on dad. He was recovering so well and mom was really grateful. Anna was attending the party. Another dress up doll for Alice.

We walked back to the jewellery shop. The salesman was talking to someone so we waited. Once he spotted us he came straight over. 'We have engraved your necklace just how you asked, would you like to see it?' he asked. I nodded, I was excited. He took the necklace out of the gift box. He opened it, me mom and dad were inside the locket. I smiled. He then turned the heart over and the message was on the back. I will love you till your heart stops beating.
'This is perfect'. I said. The salesman smiled at us.
'Would you like one of our special gift boxes?' he asked. I shook my head. We walked to the counter. 'That will be $1800 please'. I handed him the notes, he counted them and put them in the till. 'Thank you'. He smiled. We left. I checked my phone. Alice had text me. Renesmee, how long will you be?
'Come on'. I grabbed Jacob's hand and we ran to the mall parking lot.
'Did you get what you wanted?' Alice beamed. She knew what it was.
'Yes, you know I did'. I smiled. 'What about you?' I looked round for the new car.
She giggled and Jasper kissed her. 'The car is being picked up later by Jasper, we are going to surprise your mom'. She said. I got into the car with Jacob.
It was starting to get dark, while Alice drove home; Jasper held her hand and whispered in her ear. She smiled kissing him every now and again. She turned to me.
'When we get back, Jacob meet Emmett, Jasper and Carlisle outside the house, we need to get ready ourselves. The party starts at 5:30'. She looked at her watch. 'We have an hour and 15 minutes'. She frowned.

We parked on the drive. Emmett and Carlisle were already waiting. Alice handed them the car keys and they piled into the car. We walked into the living room. Mom was sitting on the sofa. Her eyes closed. Alice took me upstairs to get ready.
Hannah Chloe and Mia arrived shortly after us. Mom got dragged upstairs for makeup and hair. Alice and Rosalie were helping doing hair and makeup. All of our dresses were hanging up. Alice had started on mom already, Rosalie was doing Hannah. I sneaked out the room to wrap my present. I found some paper. And wrapped it up. Mom was done and went into the bathroom to get dressed. She was wearing silver eye makeup, light eye liner and mascara, and very light pink lip gloss.
'You look nice'. I said as she closed the door to the bathroom. 'Thanks'. She shouted from the door. I went back to the bedroom. Hannah was done, she had blue smoky thick make up, and she had a darker lip gloss.
'Renesmee, your turn'. Alice said. I sat down and she got her makeup out.

When she had done I looked in the mirror. I had dark pink eye makeup, no eyeliner but thick mascara. I also had a dark pink lip gloss. I went into my room to put my dress on. Rosalie and Alice did their own make up quickly. We were all dressed.
'Sit down Renesmee'. Alice said heating up the hair curlers. It took her an hour to do all my hair, and then she tied half of it with a butterfly clip. Rosalie had done Hannah's hair in a high ponytail with two strands of hair either side of it, she straightened it.
Mom had her hair cut this morning at the hair dressers. So she didn't need her hair doing, except her fringe. The rest of us were done, we made our way downstairs. I had the present in my clutch bag. Dad was on the sofa. Talking to Emmett and Jasper. When he saw me he said. 'Hello Renesmee, you look beautiful'. I hugged him. Mom sat with him. Talking to him. Anna was talking to Carlisle when she seen dad she came over to us. 'Has he almost recovered?' I asked. She nodded.
'Yes when he went hunting with your granddad he remembered everything, it is actually your uncles fault. He threw a ball at your dad by accident and your dad fell back. But now he remembers everything. Dad just jumped up laughing. Everyone was so happy. But now people were starting to come in we had to remain normal. Alice turned the music up. Esme laid the table with food and two cakes. Mom was confused. Dad knew he could read minds again. He read mom's and backed away slowly. Emmett nearly fell off the chair laughing.
'Edward you know I hate parties'. She pouted.
'I know but it isn't just your birthday'. He replied. She looked at me. And put her hand on her mouth. 'I forgot our daughter's birthday. She ran upstairs crying. Dad followed her. Alice turned the music right up. No one seemed to notice. They were dancing and talking. Jacob grabbed me twirling me. I forgot everything for a few minutes.
'Happy birthday'. He said quietly. I smiled and danced with him. Alice stood on the platform I swear wasn't there before. She tapped her microphone. Mom and dad came downstairs, not hand in hand obviously.
'Would the two birthday girls step to the front'? She said through the microphone. I bounced to Alice she helped me up the platform. Mom wasn't as enthusiastic and dad was trying not to laugh. Emmett however wasn't making it easy. Neither was Jasper. Until Alice gave them a dark look. Mom eventually walked over to us. Alice helped her up.
'Ok everyone let's sing happy birthday'. Alice sang through the microphone, everyone joined in. Mom cringed. I just looked at the floor while they sang. It seemed to take ages to finish. Then they cheered. 'Ok everyone the buffet is open'. Alice put the microphone down. Everyone charged to the buffet. Emmett and jasper already had a plate of food, so did dad. Alice just sat on the sofa while everyone went through the kitchen. 'Here'. Dad handed me a paper plate. 'Thanks dad'. I said. He smiled. Turning to mom. Jacob was at the table eating with everyone else. When he saw me he got up. 'Are you having a good birthday?' he asked. I nodded.
We walked to the empty living room. The music was turned down low. Emmett and Jasper were head butting a ball to each other, Alice and Rosalie were getting mom's car ready to give her. Dad knew what it was now. He had read Alice's mind once she knew he was well again. Dad was curled on the sofa with mom. Talking.

Once everyone had eaten. Esme grabbed a microphone. 'Ok would Bella and Renesmee please come to the table'? She said. Me and mom got up. I knew what was happening mom looked confused. Dad followed her. We went into the kitchen with Esme, everyone else followed. Esme gathered us round the two big chocolate cakes in the kitchen. 'Ok now cake time'. She said cutting both of the cakes and handing them round to everyone. Me and mom got first pieces.

Esme and Carlisle cleared the table to stack the presents on them. Alice turned the music down. 'Come here Renesmee'. She said. I joined her at the table. Everyone gathered round. Some stayed where they were. I opened the gift from Alice and Jasper. There was a pair of jeans, a long sleeve red top, and a pair of low heeled red shoes. 'Thanks Alice'. I said hugging her. She giggled. 'I knew you would like it'. She said. I giggled along with Jasper, Emmett, mom and dad.
The next present from Rosalie and Esme. Was jewellery. A red beaded bracelet. A matching beaded necklace. A red rose to go in my hair. They were very nice.
Carlisle just gave me some money, he didn't know what to give me, but it was from him and Esme. Dad and mom were making it up to me.
'Come with me'. Jacob said. Grabbing my hand. He pulled me outside. Everyone else followed. We turned the garage light on. The car that Jacob had took me to school on my first day, was there. Polished and shiny, there was a pink ribbon wrapped over it. 'Are you serious?' I asked. Jacob nodded. 'Oh thank you Jacob so much'. I smiled and hugged them.
'Next week, you will be learning to drive'. Dad came and stood by me.
'Thanks dad'. I hugged him as well.
'Come on Bella your turn'. Alice said grabbing mom. Mom sighed and pouted.
'Behave'. Dad whispered in her ear.