Bella had a blank stare across her face until she finally understood, like a small light popping on above her head. “Thanks, Jasper, Rosalie,” she smiled widely at both of them, to my complete surprise. She looked in the direction of the garage and said, “Thanks, Emmett!”

She didn’t even know it was a radio at first, hilarious! Emmett laughed loudly. Bella heard him and laughed too. I was pleased to see things going so well. Alice wasn’t though, she thought about this all day and ‘predicted’ this would be the outcome before she ever saw it.

Okay, okay, it is my turn. I’ve been waiting forever for this! Alice thought while bringing her the next gift. “Open mine and Edward’s next.” It was more of a demand than an offer.

I was instantly nervous, my stomach twisting around. I didn’t spend any money on her and I hoped my gift was adequate enough after I saw her graciously accept an expensive gift. Bella turned and glared at me. “You promised,” she hissed. Or maybe all of her leniency was gone.

I was about to respond when Emmett charged through the room, I hope I haven’t missed anything.“Just in time!”

I turned back to Bella and finally got my sentence out. “I didn’t spend a dime,” I assured her, hoping this would appease her. I reached out slowly, brushing a strand of her hair from her magnificent face. My fingers lightly touched her jaw and a zing of electricity ran through me. Her heart skipped a few beats. Jasper gasped quietly but his thoughts remained civil. Bella turned to Alice and inhaled deeply.

“Give it to me,” she exhaled, like she was finally going to hear her prison sentence.

This is so much fun. Rosalie is going to have to let me visit more often! Emmett thought and began chuckling under his breath.

Bella reached out for the package slowly, carefully, like it was a snake. She turned to me while opening it and rolled her eyes. She had her finger under the tape. Alice turned to me as her finger jerked across the tape. Blood! – Jasper! And that was the beginning of the end. Everything was suddenly in slow motion. I heard her skin being sliced open and the instant thirst deep in me awakened the sleeping monster. He roared and rejoiced when the aroma of fresh human blood hit me.