"Congratulations Edward." Dad said, giving me a handshake. "And Tanya, Welcome to the family, you look beautiful." My bride to be beamed at the compliment, and thanked my Dad for being able to make it tonight.

"Edward, I thought this day would never come." Mom laughed, hugging me. I hugged her back and laughed too.

"I assure you, I'm not gay like most of the family think." She stepped back.

"I never thought that. I was just concerned that you liked guys more."

"I suggest we stop talking like this at my engagement party. I don't want Tanya to know that she's going to be my beard for the next 50 odd years."

She smacked my arm and moved on to congratulate Tanya on our engagement.

After everyone walked in and congratulated us, we were seated in preparation for dinner. I looked over to Tanya. She looked absolutely gorgeous tonight and I honestly couldn't wait to get back to our apartment and go back to being just the two of us.

"What are you thinking baby?" She asked, playing with the diamond necklace I had given her as an engagement gift.

"I'm thinking that I can't wait to get you home. You look gorgeous tonight."

She smiled and leaned over to kiss my cheek. "Thanks. You don't look so bad yourself, handsome."

We were interrupted when the waiter bought over our first dish of the night. Just as I was about to start eating (I was hungry after a full day at the office), I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked up and was that it was one of Tanya's co-workers who hated both me and Tanya. I had no idea why she was even invited.

"It must be love when you can afford to rent out your fiancée's favorite restaurant."

"Yeah. It must be." I said, hoping she'd stop talking and let me eat.

"You know, this could have been us three years ago. But you turned out to be a complete asshole, who broke up with me cause I wanted marriage and children. Funny how things work out, isn't it?"

That's why she hated me. I remembered that we hooked up a few years ago. It turned out that she was more into the relationship than I was.

I shrugged. "I suppose. But you turned out to be so desperate and clingy, I felt like I needed a break."

"What? How could you…."

"Look, we're here to celebrate our engagement. If you don't support us, your free to go."

She huffed, turned on her heel and left the restaurant. Thank god! I did not feel like dealing with this right now or ever. I looked over to Tanya who seemed to be completely oblivious to what was going on. Typical. I loved her, but thank god she was easily distracted.

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After all the toast were done, the gifts given to us, and various goodbyes, Tanya and I were getting ready to leave. She was just saying goodbye to a group of friends, when I looked out the window and saw the most beautiful girl I had ever seen. But that's not the only reason I felt the need to follow her. It felt as if I had seen her before. I told Tanya that I'd be back, and walked out of the restaurant trying to catch up with this girl.

"Hey, hey!"

She finally stopped and turned around. And she was more beautiful close up.

"Hi there. Can I help you?"

"Hi, I'm Edward Cullen." I held out my hand for her to shake, but when she wouldn't, I awkwardly put it down.

"That's great, but I'm in kind of a rush so…."

"Just tell me this. Have we met before? Cause you look familiar…."

"I don't think so. Have a good night."

"Wait!" I called out again, but she was gone.

"Who are you talking to baby?" Tanya asked, wrapping her arms behind me.

"No one." I looked around, hoping that I'd spot this girl again.

"Its cold out here. Ready to go home? Just the two of us?" She asked, reaching over to kiss my cheek.

"Yeah. Lets get out of here."

The whole ride back home, I couldn't get that girl out of my head. I knew that it was wrong to be thinking of her when I was engaged, but she was all I could think of. But I knew it had to stop. I was in love with and engaged to Tanya. It was Tanya I was with. That night, I rejected Tanya's requests to sleep together. I lied telling her I was tired. I could tell she was frustrated, but placated her with the promise of a holiday we would take together once work calmed down. She sighed, rolled over to her side of the bed and pretended to fall asleep.

That night, sleep didn't come easily. Every time I would close my eyes, this girl was all that I could see. All I knew was that I had to find her and talk to her again. Who was she?