Morning Light

Chapter 2: Preparations

Chapter 2: Preparations

I came home last, which didn't surprise me. I had to drive out the farthest. It was just about 11:00 when I got back home. The only one who was gone was Edward. Alice was off somewhere decorating. "Hello?" I called out.

"Hey, Mom!" Ness called from upstairs. I heard her get up and start to open the door. Then Alice came running into the house.

"Renesmee, no! Stay in that room! Don't let anyone see you!" Alice screamed.

"But I'm bored, Aunt Alice! There's nothing to do in here."

"Read a book, watch a movie, raid my closet. I don't know. Everyone has to be together when they see you. You're not touching your hair, are you?"

"No, Aunt Alice." She smiled.

"Good. Oh, and try not to wrinkle you dress. And don't rub your eyes, you'll smudge the makeup. And..."

"Alice!" I interuppted.

"Oh, hi Bella. Did you get the cake?"

"Yes, Alice. I got the cake."

"Oh, good! Let me see!" I handed her the box. She lifted the lid and looked in it.

"Perfect as usual. Were they nice?"

"Umm, yeah. Very. Alice, why does everywhere you send me they seem to know you very well?"

"I know my people. Besides, it's not my fault I'm so likable, Bella."

"Okay, well when is Edward getting back?"

"Calm down, Bella. He'll be back in twenty-five minutes excactly. Don't worry, your not going to die." She laughed and I shook my head.

"Okay, then. Now what do I do?"

"Well, you have to get ready. Quickly. I'll be over to do your makeup and hair in like two minutes."

"Alice, you don't need to..."

"Ohhh, yes I do, sister. You're a Cullen. You signed the Cullen contract."

"What? Alice I didn't sign anything."

"Umm, yes you did." She pulled a piece of paper out of her back pocket and unfolded it. "This, Bella, is the Cullen contract. It's signed by you."

"Let me see that." I grabbed it from her hand. Sure enough, my signiture was on the line at the botttom. "Funny, I don't remember signing this."

"Funny, indeed. Anyway, read it."

"One, Alice Cullen is in charge of approving outfits worn in and out of the Cullen household. Two, Alice Cullen is allowed to pick out outfits, do hair, and do makeup for any Cullen/Hale for any party/event. Three, Alice Cullen may buy clothes for any Cullen/Hale. Four, Alice Cullen may expand any closet in the house to make more room. Five, you are not allowed to disclaim Alice as your sister. Six, Alice Cullen is allowed to rip your head off if you go anywhere near Jasper. Alice, why would I???"

"Just making sure I have the point across."

"You know, the more I read this, the less I remember signing it."

"Again, funny. Well, I'll meet you in your bedroom in two minutes." She ran out. Okay, then. I hurried back to the cottage. When we left Forks two years ago and moved up to a small town in Canada, I was more then upset to leave my perfect home behind. They surprised me by building an almost excact replica. The only differences were a larger room for Renesmee and bigger closets that I'm sure if I weren't a vampire I would get lost in.

I walked into our bedroom and saw a dress lying on my bed. I quickly stripped out of my jeans and T-shirt and slipped into my dress. I looked at myself in the full body mirror on the door. I had to admit, Alice could pick out a dress. It was sleeveless and had a sweetheart neckline. It started out white at the top with a black sash and was black and white by the time it reached the floor.'

"Knock, knock."

"Come in, Alice" She walked in. She was wearing a scarlet, satin dress that went right above her knees. She was holding a bag.

"Bella! That dress looks amazing on you! I I knew it would, of course! It's like it was made for you. I bought it online, because I couldn't find a good one in the malls around here. It was in some fancy little shop in Paris, so I knew it would be amazing!"

"Paris, Alice. Why am I not surpised?"

"Because your learning to apprecaite pretty clothes?" she said hopefully.

"Nope, that's not it."

"Oh, well. Now, shall we start with your hair or make up?

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Alice finished making me pretty in about five minutes. That seriously had to be a record for her. Usually she would spend hours. I guess she spent too much time on Ness' hair makeup. I should feel bad for her, but I don't really.

I ran back to the house quickly. Alice was finishing decorating like there was no tommorow. I went to sit on the couch in the living room. I was about to pull my hair out. Then at least Alice couldn't do it anymore. Why couldn't Edward just come already! I miss him way to much. I would literlly go insane, again. Then Rosalie came in the room and sat down next to me.

"Are you okay, Bella. For the past couple days, you haven't been looking yourself."

"It's nothing."

"Tell me."

"No."

"Tell me what's wrong or I'll mess up your hair and show you to Alice."

"You wouldn't. That's like feeding me to the sharks."

"Oh, but I would, Bella. Now tell me what's wrong, and don't say it's because Edward's gone because I don't believe that one bit. He hasn't been gone this whole past week."

"Fine. It's Renesmee, okay?"

"What about her? Is she alright?"

"Yeah, she's fine. It's just, she's growing up on me too fast, you know? She'll be starting high school soon and she looks at Jacob differently know, like he's her reason for life. I think it's just too soon." I looked at Rosalie. Her eyes were worried and sad.

"I know what you mean, Bella. I've seen it too, and frankly it worries me, too. I think you should talk to her, Bella. Not now, but later, after the party. I don't want her upset on her birthday. It doesn't even have to be this week. Just talk. Don't tell her what to do. She is her own person. Just tell her what's on your mind. Now I don't want to see you so upset, anymore, okay?"

"Thanks, Rose." I gave her a hug.

"Aww." I turned around. Alice was standing at the cornor of the room watching us. She had a wide smile on. "You two look so sisterly. It's so cute." She pretended to snifle

"Come on, Alice." I stuck my arm out and she ran over and joined the hug.

"Are we done yet?" I asked.

"Just one more second," she said. "Okay." We watched her as she walked away.

"Do I have to claim her as my sister?" I asked jokingly. Rosalie laughed.

"It was in the contract." I laughed along with her.