Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

An Imperfect Life

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 17: Shopping with Alice and Goodbyes at the Airport.

(BPOV)

Finally school is out and Summer is here. After the initial shock of dad’s will wore off. I felt lighter. I was worried how Emmett and I were going to take care of things. I didn’t know about the insurance policies or inheritances or trust funds. The college funds I knew about I just didn’t think they were that much. I knew we were well off but I didn’t know we had that kind of money. When that James guy gave me my letter from dad I was shocked to say the least. I thought we had sold the house in New York. Here he only had the title transferred into my name. He even made sure that the taxes were taken care of. I knew I got my brains from somewhere. Emmett’s name is on everything but he can’t touch any of the money without me agreeing to it and signing also. Yep dad was a smart man. The first thing we did was go and buy me a car. I’m tired of Emmet driving me around everywhere. Now I can go and I don’t need him to give me a ride. My car is pretty simple. Sleek and elegant. I got a 2008 Pontiac Sun-fire. She’s a beauty. Sea foam green, with gray interior. CD player, auto window and locks, sun roof, and I can get to 60mph in under 8 seconds. I so love speed. My car seems to purr when I start her up it’s a wonderful, relaxing sound.

Emmett suggested that we go for a 2 week vacation now that school is out. I agree. It would be nice to get away. Only thing is we can’t decide on is where to go.

“Rehoboth” Emmett would sneer.

“Cape Cod”

“Rehoboth”

“Cape Cod”

“Rehoboth”

We went on like this for at least an hour before Jasper, Alice, Edward and Rose showed up.

“Why don’t you flip a coin” Alice suggested.

“That’s a great idea Alice” Emmett smiled.

“Fine we’ll flip a coin, Jasper would you flip it for us. I don’t trust Emmett”

“Sure thing Bella”

Jasper flipped the coin

“Call it in the Air” he called.

“Tails” Emmett said.

Jasper caught the coin in one hand and laid it on the top of his other.

“Now no matter the outcome you both are going to have a ton of fun.” he told us.

“Fine just show us the damn coin” Emmett cried.

We all laughed at that. He moved his hand.

“HEADS, ha I win. Cape Cod here we come” I smiled.

Edward shook his head and smiled.

“I want a rematch” Emmett yelled.

“Nope I win, get over it. Now go get packed we leave on Saturday”

Emmett went up stairs storming all the way followed by Rose who was just shaking her head.

“I Already booked your tickets” Alice said coming from the kitchen where we keep the phone.

“Thank you Alice” I said.

“So what are you four going to do without us here?”

“Oh the usual. Drive mom and dad crazy, shop, hang out, shop”

“Alice I think you already said shop.”

“I know but I plan on doing it more then once” she giggled.

Edward looked horrified.

“What’s wrong Edward, don’t like shopping?”

“No not really… You wouldn’t like it either if you went with Alice”

“I wouldn’t like it no matter who I went with, I don’t like shopping, but I guess I’m going to have to go before we leave though I don’t have the proper attire for Massachusetts. I also need a new swim suit if I’m going to tan on the beach.” I told them.

Alice squealed.

“Oh come on Bella let’s go now”

“Wait. What? Now? No way Alice from the look on Edward’s face you must be a nightmare to shop with.”

She looked pointedly at Edward and he cowered from her.

“OK Alice, you don’t have to kill Edward we can go.”

Alice began jumping up and down and clapping, Edward mouthed a thank you to me. I just nodded. Then I was drug out the front door and to my car by the scary fashionista pixie. Oh goody goody. I could hear Edward and Jasper laughing clear back at the house. Pay back is a dish best served cold. I will have my revenge for this just you wait.

 So Alice and I were at the local Mall in Port Angeles. It’s not very big but it’s close and I didn’t feel like driving to Seattle today. Alice drug me to every store in the place. By the time we had finished shopping, I had at least 30 bags of clothes. She said I needed a new wardrobe anyway so I might as well get it while I was here. She wouldn’t let me pay for any of it though. I know the Cullen’s have money but come on. I have my own. More then I will ever spend anyway. So anyway back to the clothes. I now have a clothing collection for every season. Just so you can keep up I will catalog it for you:

Spring: (everything is in light pastel colors*)

6 sun dress in various pastel shades and patterns

6 pairs of shorts

12 halter tops

12 tight fit t-shirts

6 pairs of Capri’s (all various shades of tan)

4 pairs of sandals

2 pairs of flip flops

2 pairs of sneakers

And last but not least

2 pair of 4 inch heels

Yes you heard me correct. Heels. I can’t stand them but she insisted.

Summer: (everything is in summer primary colors*)

6 more sun dress in primary colors and patterns

6 pairs of boy shorts (they look more like underwear)

12 tank tops

12 t shirts

4 full piece swim suits

4 bikini’s

6 denim mini skirts ( in different colors)

4 more pairs of flip flops

2 more pairs of sandals

And again

2 pair of 4 inch heels.

She is trying to kill me I think. If you don’t hear from me again it’s all Alice’s fault.

Fall: ( everything is in Earth tones*)

12 Long sleeve t-shirts

12 pairs of Capri’s

12 pairs of jeans

6 vests

6 cardigans

4 sweat shirts

2 pairs of sneakers (Yeah)

2 pair of knee high boots (not so yeah)

2 pair of hiking boots (not sure why I don’t really hike)

I’m beginning to see why Edward doesn’t like shopping with Alice.

Winter: (everything is in whites, blacks and grays)

12 pairs of jeans

12 sweaters

12 sweat shirts (I got to pick these out)

3 pairs of winter boots

3 pairs of sneakers(again yeah)

2 winter coats

4 hoodies ( Alice threw a fit but I got my way)

2 hat and glove sets ( I hate the cold)

6 scarves

Yes finally done. Yeah I know that girl has a shopping problem.

We walked through my front door and I yelled for Emmett to come help. Edward of course came to the rescue also. They helped me carry my bags up stairs. It took at least 3 hours to put everything away. Alice of course sectioned off my closet and dresser for each season. (when did she have time to do this?) Oh well it is Alice. I have this feeling that Alice could do just about anything. Soon it was just Alice and I in my room. She was surveying my room until her eyes came upon my wardrobe. She tilted her head to the side and asked me what was in it. I told her just some other clothes. She smiled at me and headed towards it. I ran and threw my arms out in front of it.

“No way Alice your not getting in there”

“But Bella”

“No Alice”

“Bella please”

“NO”

“please I promise I won’t bug you again”

“Don’t make promises you won’t keep Alice it’s impolite.”

“Fine” she pouted.

“oh come on Alice don’t pout”

“Why won’t you let me see in your wardrobe then?”

“It’s only clothes Alice you know what clothes look like”

“ONLY CLOTHES…Bella how could you say such a thing” she was almost in tears.

“oh Alice. I’m sorry..” not really…but I’m not telling her that.

“if you love me Bella you will let me see” she gave me the puppy dog pout.

I can’t help it. I cave every time.

“Fine but looking only no touching” I scolded her.

“YES” she ran over and threw open the doors.

“OH MY GOD! Bella why don’t you wear any of these. They are gorgeous.”

“Special occasions only Alice.” I told her.

“But everyday is a special occasion Bella”

“How so?”

“We are here aren’t we, breathing, singing, dancing, alive. Bella everyday should be celebrated. So everyday you wake up should be special.” Alice sang.

“I have never looked at it that way.” I told her.

She came over and sat next to me on the bed after closing the doors on the wardrobe.

“Bella I know how it feels to lose loved ones. But you still have Emmett. Plus now you have all of us…even though I’m not sure if you want to count Rose but hey each to their own.”

We both giggled at that.

“Your right Alice. Now scoot so I can finishing packing for my trip. Only 3 days left.”

“Yeah I know. I’m going to miss you” she said.

“Me to Alice. Me to.”

*****3 days later*****

“Emmett let’s go, or were going to miss our flight!”

“I’m coming Bella” I could here him yelling from the stairs.

The drive to the airport was short. Alice and the boys were meeting us at the airport to see us off. Rose wasn’t coming cause she had other business to attend to for Carlisle. But her and Emmett said their good byes last night… yuck… I almost puked. Nothing worse then watching your brother make out with his girl friend. I escaped to my basement. My retreat as Alice calls it.

“Alright Bella our luggage is checked in and our flight boards in 15 minutes.” Emmett called as he came over to us.

“Okay”

“I hope you have a nice trip, get lots of sun, shop a lot, I want pictures and souvenirs!” Alice said as she was hugging me. Then moved on to Emmett.

“Gonna miss ya a lot Bella. Have a safe flight, call when you get there.” Jasper said as he pulled me into a tight hug.

“We will, I will call when we get settled in don’t worry.” I told them

“Here Bella this is for your trip.” Edward said giving me a digital camera.

“It’s for the pictures” he said pointedly towards Alice.

I giggled.

“Thank you so much Edward. I’m going to miss you too. Keep Alice out of the Mall. I don’t need anymore clothes. Tell Carlisle and Esme we love them and we will miss them. Rose too.” I pulled him into a long hug. He hugged me back and kissed my cheek.

“Be Safe sweet Bella” Edward said just as our flight was called.

“We got to go, we will see you all in two weeks.” I waved as we boarded our plane.

We were off for two weeks in the sun, sandy beaches and plenty of relaxation.

A/N: (*here are the colors for each season of Bella’s new wardrobe)

Pastel= sea foam green, baby blue, lavender, pink, peach, buttercup yellow.(light colors)

Primary= grass green, ocean blue, purple, red, orange, yellow(regular colors)

Earth tones= hunter green, midnight blue, plum purple, crimson red, burnt orange, brown, dandelion yellow.(deep colors)

Winter= white, beige, black, gray, silver, (neutral colors)