Imprinted Hearts

Break Up And Healing

Evelyn's POV

I arrived at the Cullens, and everyone was already there, impeccably dressed. 'Oh... they're all dressed.' "Ah! Eve, you're finally here," said Carlisle.

I greeted him and Esme with hugs. "Sister!" Bella exclaimed, and I gave her a once-over. "Mmhmm, you look great!" I complimented her with a thumbs up. 

"It was Alice's gift," she replied, a bit embarrassed.

'Awww, so cute!!' I grabbed my phone, taking numerous pictures of Bella in different angles and poses. 

"Sorry about all this. We tried to rein Alice in," Carlisle apologized guiltily, and I shook my head. "As if that were even possible!" Rosalie chimed in, and I chuckled. 

"Happy birthday, Bella," Esme wished her. "Thanks," Bella replied as Alice snapped a picture.

"I found it in your bag. You mind?" Alice asked. "Ah, it's fine," Bella reassured her. I positioned myself between Emmett and Edward. 

"Dating an older woman! Hot!" Emmett declared, smirking. Both Edward and I shot him weird looks. "He's 109, and she's 18," I clarified, and Emmett burst into laughter. 

Then Alice handed something to Rosalie. "What?" She asked, looking confused.

"You first, Rosalie," Alicve replied. "It's a necklace. Alice picked it out," said Rosalie, presenting the gift. 'Aww, what a cutie.'

"How is she a cutie?! You've got weird taste, I'm telling you..." Edward commented.

"For the nth time, stop reading my mind!" I exclaimed in exasperation, and he chuckled. "Why? You're getting upset that I'll read some of your spicy thoughts?" he teased. 

The recent unexpected kiss flashed in my mind, and Edward's eyes widened in shock. "You kissed Jacob--?" He began to ask, but I quickly shut his mouth. 

"This is going to be a secret between us two. Do you understand?!" I demanded sternly, and he nodded obediently as I released him.

"Didn't know he liked you," Edward commented. "I don't think he likes me either. He's completely obsessed with Bella," I explained, and he nodded in understanding.

Moving on to the gift unwrapping, Edward joined Bella, who struggled to open her present. "Ow! Paper cut," she exclaimed, looking at her bleeding hand. 

"Put it in your mouth, idiot!" I advised, and she looked confused.

Suddenly, Jasper lunged towards Bella to bite her, but Edward swiftly pushed her back, and she collided with the wall. "Bella!!" I exclaimed, rushing toward her, but Rosalie intercepted me.

"Stay back, it's dangerous," Rosalie warned. "But--" I tried to argue. "Back off!" she commanded sternly, and I reluctantly nodded. 

Meanwhile, Carlisle tended to Bella's bleeding hand, while Emmett and Edward struggled to restrain Jasper. The Cullen household was turning into a supernatural soap opera, and I couldn't help but be VERY concerned.

Hey that's my sister out there don't you dare kill her.'

"Jaz, Jaz. It's okay. It's just a little blood," Alice reassured, then gasps as Bella starts bleeding a lot more than the paper cut intended. "Get Jasper out of here," Edwards ordered, and Emmett promptly escorted him away.

"I'm sorry, I can't," Alice apologized before leaving the room. "I'll have to stitch this up in my office," Carlisle said. 'Stitches?!!' 

"Check up on Jasper," I told Edward, nudging him to follow Carlisle.