Chapter 1
"Finally, the last box." She exclaimed. Isabella Swan aspiring model
just finishing unpacking her last box. She had just moved from her
childhood home that she shared with her father Charlie in Forks,
Washington to a nice loft in Seattle, Washington. She was happy here.
Of course, she was saddened to leave Charlie, but this was better for
her.
To start a new life, a new career. A clean slate. The only way to do
that was to move out of the small town and into the city. She looked
around her now finished and furnished apartment and sighed
contentedly. After a couple of minutes of admiring her work she walked
to her closet.
She looked at the racks and racks of clothes wondering what to wear. A
fashion designer by the name of Vera Wang had a fashion show a couple
of days ago and was having a party to celebrate the new line. I had
the pleasure of being one of her models and was allowed to attend. I
skimmed my hands over the soft, rich fabrics and found the dress for
tonight. It was a short silk maroon dress.
It was one shouldered and at mid-thigh it flared out to my knees. I
took it and laid it flat on my bed. I went back to my closet and
grabbed a silver pair of platform pumps. I put it on the floor by my
bed and rushed into the shower. Once I finished I wrapped myself in a
lush towel and exited the bathroom.
I put on a strapless bra and matching panties and slipped the dress
right over it. I curled my hair and put most of it up leaving some
delicate curls out on my face. I did some natural makeup to enhance my
features and a dark red-maroon lipstick. I then heard a honk
downstairs signaling my ride was here. I put on Harry Winston diamond
earrings and slipped my shoes on.
I grabbed my black trench coat and my silver clutch and escaped my
loft. I locked the door and briskly hurried downstairs. I got outside
where my personal driver for occasions like these drove me to our
location. The twenty minute drive went by easily. I tipped the driver
before I exited the car.
As I walked up the grand stairs to enter the building I could hear the
sounds of guests mingling as well, as smooth jazz music. When I
entered my eyes took in the dimmed lights, waiters, guests, and Vera
mingling with her guests. A man took my coat and bag when I entered.
Before, I knew it she was mingling and sipping on a glass of champagne.
When I was about to get another glass all of a sudden small arms
circled my waist, hugging me.
I craned my head to the side and saw Alice Cullen-Whitlock, my best
friend. I had known Alice since I was little and we grew up together
practically as sisters. I turned my body around and hugged her. This
hug was equally warm on both sides. Alice was a makeup artist and an
aspiring fashion designer.
"Alice, what are you doing here?" I asked in wonder. She smiled at me
and said excitedly "Oh Bella, Vera is a friend of mine and when she
mentioned a party for her collection to me I just couldn't refuse.
Guess what? Jasper is here and so you can finally meet him as well, as
Edward."
Alice recently married male model Jasper Whitlock. Hearing about his
southern charm and good looks it wasn't a surprise of how Alice
snatched him up. Edward Cullen was Alice's brother. Even though I as a
child spent most of my time with Alice and her family I never met
Edward. I never knew why or how it was possible with us being so
close, but now I finally get a chance to meet him. The Cullen's spoke
highly of Edward and now I would get to meet him for myself.
"That's great Alice I can't wait to meet them." I said with
enthusiasm. She jumped up and down in her black cocktail dress and red
stilettos. She grabbed my hand and guided me through the crowd until
we were toward the back where two men with their backs turned away
from them were engaged in conversation. Alice tapped them on the back
and I was faced with two gorgeous guys.
One had dirty blonde hair with a handsome face and blue eyes. The
other had tousled bronze hair with leaf green eyes. He had a well
sculpted face. Straight jaw, light stubble, sensual lips, high
cheekbones, straight nose, and the most gorgeous leaf green eyes I had
ever seen framed heavily with dark eyelashes. He was the epitome of a
god. "Jasper honey, this is my best friend Isabella Swan." Alice said
softly.
The one with the blue eyes extended his hand which I placed mine in
and said "It's a pleasure to meet you Isabella." He then brought my
hand up to his lips and kissed it. I smiled widely at him and replied
"It's a pleasure to meet you too, Jasper. I finally get to meet the man
who has captured the heart of my best friend. Please call me Bella."
He smiled at me as his arm wrapped around Alice's waist as he said
"The pleasure is all mine Bella and yes I plan to keep her. She has
brightened my life in so many ways." Alice turned and pecked him on
the nose and turned to me and said "Bella this is my brother Edward
Cullen." She said gesturing to him.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you Bella. Would you like to
dance?" He said softly. I smiled at him shyly and nodded. "I would
like that very much." I said.
He took my hand in his and guided us to the mini dance floor. That one
innocent simple touch caused electricity to run through me. He put one
hand on my waist and I put one on his shoulder and our hands stayed
intertwined on his chest as we gently swayed to the music. "So, you're
the girl Alice has been dying for me to meet. I mean I can see why
you're stunning and I missed out on seeing you for years." He said.
I smiled at him and said "Yes, it seems I am the girl. Thank you I
mean I am nothing in comparison to Alice's 4'11 stature. So, it seems
you're the brother I never got the chance to meet." He laughed softly
and replied "It seems so and just between you and me I think you can
give Alice a run for her money."
This time we both laughed together. "So tell me about yourself:
favorite hobbies, colors, animals, food, and best friends." He asked.
I sighed and said "Well let's see: listening to music, midnight blue,
sea turtles, cheese stuffed ravioli, and Alice. You?"
He grinned at me and replied "Drawing, forest green, mountain lions,
cheese fries and spicy wings, and Emmett." I laughed at his choices
and he chuckled with me. He then looked at me with excitement in his
eyes and said "I have something to show you." He dropped his hand from
my waist, but kept he our hands intertwined and led me further in
towards the back until we reached two glass doors. He opened it up and
it led to a little balcony with a quaint little bench.
The thing that attracted me was the dozens of flowers surrounding the
balcony. "Do you like it, Bella?" He asked softly. I nodded unable to
speak. He led us to the little bench where we sat down and he wrapped
his arm around me. We sat there looking up at the full moon in silence.
I turned towards him and whispered softly "Thank you Edward this is the
nicest thing anyone has ever done for me." He smiled and cupped my
cheek. "You're welcome. If it's okay with you I would like to continue
to do nice things for you." He said softly.
I barely got out "I would really like that...", when he slowly leaned
forward and pressed his lips to mine. It was slow and gentle, but
conveyed emotion and passion. Our lips moved together perfectly as if
made for each other. When we pulled back we stared into each other's
eyes. A man carrying my coat and bag came outside to where we were
seated and said "Excuse miss, your ride is outside."
I gingerly took my things from him and thanked him while Edward asked
him kindly to bring his stuff for him as well. Edward got his stuff
and walked me out front. I said goodbye to Alice, Jasper, and Vera
before we left. As we walked to the car we exchanged numbers. He
opened the door for me and before I got in he kissed me softly. He
closed the door behind me and waved as we drove away. I got home in an
Edward haze and barely remembered undressing, putting pajamas on,
cleaning my face and lying in bed. I turned off the lamp and slowly
drifted into unconsciousness. That night was the first night I dreamt
of Edward Cullen.
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