Chapter 1. Birthday Surprise:

"Happy Birthday Bella!" was the first sound I heard when I woke up. Standing in front of me were my girls. The curtains were open revealing the beautiful day. "Thanks guys but im really tired!" I said sleepily. "Get up have a cold shower and get moving. We have the best day planned for you!!" Rosalie commented. I groaned, wanting more sleep. "Oh come on, be fair. We planned this for like ever!!" complained Alice. "Fine" was my only reply. I loved my girls, we were so close we could pass off as sisters, but sometimes they are so stubborn. But then of course I cant talk. I smiled to myself.

The cold shower was really refreshing, and definitely woke me up. I put on my cutest outfit and shoved all the cash my mum gave me for my birthday into my new Guess purse.

"Ok im ready, now what do you have planned?" I asked nervously. My girls are known for their wild ideas.

"It's a surprise. If we told you, we'd have to kill you!" Rosalie answered.

Yeah, as if I hadn't heard that one before I thought to myself.

Rosalie drove us to the city, the music pumping loudly out of her flash, red, Aston Martin convertible.

We drove to one of the top hair and beauty salons in the city.

"Seriously, I think you should tell me what's going on now" I pleaded, with my best puppy face, even though I knew it wouldn't fool them. We had known each other since year 7.

"It's the big 17, we got to do something special" replied Alice with a big smile. I looked at their amused faces, worried!

"Ok, we'll tell you part of it, just to shut you up!" I knew Alice would give in. "We are taking you for a pampering session and shopping spree." She smiled.

But I knew them too well! I knew there was something else.

This time I decided to keep my mouth shut! Don't ask me why!

We went into Royals Hair Salon, and that was it. I was no longer in control. Rosalie and Alice were telling the hairdresser what they wanted him to do with my hair. He looked at me confused. He must have been wondering why I had no say in this. So was I.

Alice and Rosalie had their hair done as well. Alice, her usual spikes and Rosalie had her hair in tight curls. My hair was in curls as well, but they were a lot looser.

Then it was time for make-up. It felt like hours until everything was finished. I breathed a sigh of relief when the make-up artist told me I was finished.

"This is so much fun!" piped Alice, a massive smile crossing her face.

I had to admit though, this was fun.

"What's next? I asked enthusiastically.

"Shopping" answered Alice, even more excited than before.

We walked into all the designer shops, but I was surprised that every time we walked straight to the formal section. Alice and Rosalie had to help me because as you can imagine it would have been extremely hard because I didn't know what occasion we were dressing for.

We must have tried on a million dresses until we all ended up with 5 choices. "This is so hard!" Rosalie complained. "I can't choose.

"If only I could know what the occasion is, I might be able to decide." I said hopefully. I crossed my fingers, praying they would cave.

"I have a better idea, let's ask the staff!" smiled Alice. "Better yet, let's give them a fashion show." "That sounds awesome, let's do it!" said Rosalie.

Before I could even open my mouth, Alice had run off to fetch the shop staff. This was going to be so embarrassing.

Thirty seconds later, Alice came back with 4 staff members. "Rosalie are you sure about this?" I asked, but she was already getting into her first dress. "Ok, stand over there and tell us which ones you like best." Alice ordered the staff. Rosalie was ready.

The fashion show went on for about half an hour. I just kept wondering if the staff was going to get in trouble but as I glanced at the door I saw a sign hanging on it reading: Out for lunch, back in 1 hour

After an applause from our audience (which made me blush), it took us about fifteen minutes to deliberate which ones were the best.

In the end Rosalie had a beautiful red dress. The back was a corset with a massive cut down the leg. She finished off the outfit with black stilettos.

Alice had a purple strapless gown with a dark hue ribbon under the bust and white, peep toe stilettos. I got a halter neck gown in midnight blue and silver strappy stilettos. The neckline was a bit too low for me but the girls insisted so I gave up! It had a square clip in the middle to hold the fabric.

By the time we were finished, I was exhausted. We had lunch in this fancy restaurant. Its was delicious.

"Ok, I think its time to get ready" Alice remarked with a big smile on her face, after we had finished.

"Ready for what?" I asked suspiciously.

"Ok, we might as well tell you, since it's only 3 hours away." said Rosalie.

I looked at the clock on the far wall in the restaurant. It read 4:00 pm.

"We are having a masquerade birthday party, and the whole grade is coming" said Alice enthusiastically.

"Oh my gosh! Are you serious!" I nearly shouted. I could feel people staring at me thinking im crazy but I didn't care. "That is so cool! I cant believe it, you guys are awesome!" I squealed. I was really excited now.

"We knew you'd love it!" Rosalie said happily. They both looked really proud of each other.

I am so lucky to have friends like these!

Rosalie drove us to her house.

The butler answered the door, "Hello Miss Rosalie, welcome home!" he said formally with a big smile.

"Hello Jay, the guests will be arriving soon. As soon as they come please let them in." Rosalie replied. "Off course, Madame."

We rushed up stairs and got ready. After about 2 hours the guests stared arriving.