Chapter Thirty-two

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  Hope
         
        " Rise and shine angel. It's time to wake up." I heard a voice wake me. I opened my eyes to meet Aunt Maggie's happy ones.
         " Happy birthday Isabella." She said handing me a tray filled with all sorts of dishes in little portions. There was ice cream, bacon, eggs and bread, a croissant, and different types of my favorite dessert. I looked at Aunt Maggie in shock but she just kissed my forehead and handed me my necessary cutlery.
             " Enjoy my dear, it's your day." She smiled before leaving. I stared at my breakfast unable to say a word.
           " I love you Aunt Margaret." I yelled before digging in.
              My phone rang, stopping me from my delicious euphoria. I groaned in annoyance before taking my phone from the nightstand. My annoyance instantly faded away once I saw who was trying to FaceTime me.
                 " Happy birthday, Bella." His voice came. I blushed when I saw he wasn't wearing a shirt. Really? He called and wished you happy birthday yet all you could do is blush over his body?!
               " Thank you." I blushed.
          " Are you having breakfast in bed?" He asked squinting his eyes at the ice cream smeared on my chin. I shyly wiped it away.
              " Yeah, Aunt Maggie brought it for me. See?" I said turning the camera towards my almost empty tray.
             " I wish I could join you earlier but I have something to deal with over here." He sighed pinching the bridge of his nose.
             " Oh? What's that?" I asked. Right on cue, someone yelled.
              " HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPE STEWARTS! WE LOVE YOU!"
            " There goes my eardrums." Nick groaned using one hand to cover his ear. Jasper and Arya came into view. What are they doing there?
            " I love you too guys, what are you all doing there?" I giggled.
             " Well, someone had to be there for your man last night after that mean wind. You know how much of a chicken he can be." Jasper sighed earning a smack from Arya.
              " Don't mind him babygirl. We just getting the bday presents ready." Arya said doing a little dance to show her excitement.
                " Jasper your girlfriend dancing. Quick take her away before my eyes burn." Nick jokes and Jasper bursts out laughing. I nearly chocked on my ice cream at their ridiculousness.
               " Okay, I really can't with you guys. Hope come save your boy before I whoop his ass." Arya grits bending over to pick something. She soon starts hitting Nick with her shoe until Jasper pulls her away.

              " See you later baby." Nicolas smiled before hanging up. I shook my head, unable to wipe the smile off my face . I really love those guys.
           Once I finished eating, I placed the tray on the side and rolled out of my bed. I took a shower and but on a peach knee-length skirt, white top and another white converse. I picked up my tray and made for the door when a sharp pain tore at my abdomen. It lasted only for a second so I took it as nothing and headed downstairs.
    

         
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          " I'm so sorry Bella. Here, take this, it'll help you with the pain." Nanna said handing me a few bars of chocolate. I shook my head, unable to utter a single word from the pain I was feeling. Today would have been the best day ever if it weren't my time of the month.
           Here I am, in my beautiful green dress, feeling anything but beautiful inside. Instead I felt more like my there were a million needles piercing my poor stomach. My body was hot all over and my head ached. I hate myself for having zero tolerance for cramps. I've been suffering from them for the past 6hours non-stop today.
                " Nanna it hurts." I whimpered, clutching onto the sheets.
               " Hold on, I'll be right back." She says leaving off. I groaned once the pain intensified and continued to sob. Soon, I found myself being enveloped by darkness.
               

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                 I felt a hand on my forehead, probably checking my temperature. The pain down there had gone but now I only felt exhausted.
              " Hope? Please open your eyes." I heard a feminine voice say. Wait...Arya?
               " Bella?" I heard a voice whisper in my ear, followed by the feeling of being engulfed by a presence. I opened my eyes and tried to sit up.
           " Let me help you." Nick says lifting me up bridal style and placing me on the bed carefully. He sat next to me, holding me securely in his arms.  I looked around to see that Jasper and Arya were here too.
          Arya was dressed in a beautiful red gown that bugged her figure perfectly. She had her black hair fall down her back in neat curls and her makeup was to perfection. She looked stunning. Jasper and Nick wore matching tuxedos and they looked stunning as well. They were probably getting ready to go to the school dance, and I ruined it.
            " Why the face , Hope?" Arya asked sitting next to me on the bed.
            " I'm sorry I ruined today for you guys. I know you were all looking forward to the school dance and I-" I was interrupted by a hiccup and the broke into a sob. Nicolas pulled me into his chest and began rubbing my back to calm me down. Darn hormones.
             " I'm sorry i-is she crying?" I heard Jasper ask.
             " Yes she is Jay, some girls can't control themselves when it's like having a thousand wasps stinging you all in one place." Arya replied back with sass.

              " Oh gumdrop there's no need to be sad. We weren't planning on going to the school dance anyway." Jasper said, ignoring Arya's comment. I looked at his confused but he just smiled.
             " What do you mean?" I sniffled.
             " Well we'd much rather celebrate your birthday together. The school dance is pretty lame." Arya said hugging me by the side.
                " But you're all dressed up." I sniffled leaning into Nicolas, who happily wrapped his arms around me.
             " I'm only dressed up because my mom's the principal and I have to at least appear at school. Been there done that." He shrugged.
                " Just for fun." Arya smiled.
          " And you? " I looked up at Nicolas.
            " Well, I could show you if you stand up. Can you?" He asked and I nodded. I slowly stood up and he took me downstairs. The whole room was enveloped in darkness though.
             " Why is it so-"
        " SURPRISE!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLA." The lights came up and I felt like I would have a heart attack from fright.
            I looked around and saw that the living room was decorated nicely and all the people I've grown to love and my family was here. Lilian, Ginger, my aunt Barbara and uncle Vincent as well as some of my cousins. This was great. Even Grandma Tammy was here! I ran over to her and gave her a big hug, unable to stop the sob that escaped my lips.
              " I missed you so much granny." I cried into her shoulders. I haven't seen her in person since my parents died and it's been a while since we chatted over the phone. She hugged me tightly and kisses my forehead.
             " I missed you too my dear. Happy birthday, bambina." She said pulling away. I turned towards my aunt Maggie and enveloped her in a big hug.
              " I love you so much." I sniffled.
              " I love you too. But this was all Nick's idea. He helped them get here." She said.
             " What do you mean?"
        " Well, you know they live back in New York. And your granny couldn't afford to come here and leave the kids all alone, so Nicolas paid for it all, including for the kids." She said and I gasped.
              " How could you let that happen aunt Maggie! I would have been fine with just a FaceTime." I told her feeling bad that he had to spend so much.
            "  But I didn't, Bella. He did it all by himself. I just got a call. And when I asked him, he said something about " his girl's happiness being his number one priority' " she said wiggling her eyebrows at me. I blushed and turned towards the dark haired boy chatting with my grandma and cousins. They seemed to like each other already.
         Once they finished talking, I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his frame.
               " You're the best." I said. He simply cupped my face and pecked my cheeks.
               " Anything for my angel." He smiled.
            " You've spent so much. I just hope you didn't get me a present after what you've done." I said but he blinked at me.
                   " You're amazing." I chuckled hugging him tighter.
                 " Just for you." He smiled.
            " Alright everyone, it's time for cake." Aunt Maggie called after a few minutes of us playing games and watching a movie.
              She brought a ten layer chocolate cake with the words ' Happy Birthday Isabella' in pink. She lit the candles and everyone began singing the happy birthday song. I felt so emotional at the moment.
              " Come on now Belle, blow your candles." Grandma Tammy smiled. I inhaled and blew out all my candles making everyone cheer. I just wished my parents were here.
           Aunt Maggie cut a piece for me and fed me. I took some and fed it to her before turning to the boy who made all this possible and fed him a piece too. Everyone clapped and aunt Maggie began sharing the cake.
                We ate and chatted, danced and laughed at some jokes my grandma would crack, Jasper would even chip in once in awhile. It was amazing. But what was even better was being in his arms enjoying it all by his side. Jasper turns to us an I see him exchange glances with Nicolas. What are they doing? Nicolas let's go of me and stands to his feet.
                " Excuse me everyone, can I please get your attention? There is something I would like to say tonight and I want all of you to witness this." He said getting everyone's attention. He rummages through his pants pocket and brings out a small box. I stared at him in confusion. Nanna seemed to have caught on to whatever was happening and gasped.
              " W-What's going on?" I frowned when Nicolas turned to me. He knelt on one knee and it was my turn to gasp.
            " Bella, I don't really know where  to start from and what to say except that I'd never want to be away from you. You brought out a part of me which has been hidden for so long and I thank you for that. You know I never believed in love, the stupid sparks all those actors in romance movies or characters in novels say they felt when they were with their lovers, the way their hearts would beat erratically or how they'd die for their lovers- I mean that sounded ridiculous. But you, ever since the first day I laid my eyes on you it's been all sparks for me. You've opened a new chapter in my life in which I'd never want to close. You know, someone said you're the only one who can make me smile like and idiot and do foolish things like playing dress up and watching girly movies...and he's absolutely right. You're the only one who does these kind of things to me...and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love you Bella. And with all that said, Hope Isabella Stewart, will you be my girlfriend and do all those ridiculous things and more with me? " He said opening the small box to reveal a pearly bracelet in it. It was gorgeous.
            I stood there speechless, tears streaming down my cheeks.  This boy is my heaven.
            " Yes." I whispered. His face stretched into a smile before sliding the bracelet onto my wrist. It fit like a glove. Everyone cheered and I felt myself get giddy with joy. Nicolas stood up and enveloped me in a tight hug.
                " I love you too." I whispered in his ear. He smiled and gently placed his lips on mine. My first kiss with my first ever boyfriend. I pulled away and buried my head into his chest making him chuckle.
             " Please don't ever leave me." He whispered into my ears. I looked up and met his pleading gaze. I completely understood why he said that and it made my heart ache. I cupped his cheeks and pecked him.
              " I promise." And we enjoyed the rest of our night together. Every thing was perfect. I had my family, friends, and boyfriend here to celebrate with me. This day, I would never ever want to end.

                        The End.

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