I can count the total number of losers I'd dated over the past year, I wasn't desperate to get a boyfriend but it just happens don't know why though. It's like any jerk within a mile radius just finds me. Like a magnet, and the worst part, something always tell me they were trouble. There was James the convicted murder, Tyler the drug addict, Mike the gay lover, yes just those three should be enough to put me off any man forever. My relationship history was quite sad. So I decided to let it go, be happy and free

So why am I here recalling my pathetic attempt relationships. My brother Emmett was making out with Rosalie, my best friend and business partner, no matter how much it grossed me out, they were the embodiment of love, why couldn't I be as lucky? Emmett had just decided to settle down to meet the perfect girl and he got it right the first time something. I was quite envious of, even if Rose wasn't as lucky, at least she got it right the second time with my brother.

I rolled my eyes at their display. In fact, the only reason I was sitting here tolerating the feeling of loneliness and envy they were bestowing on me was because, it was Emmett's birthday and this was the only time I got to see him before the end of today.

I caught someone looking at me, but as soon as my eyes met his, he removed his gaze quickly. I thought I saw a hint of green in his eyes. His hair was like a dirty penny which was curious, he looked handsome, devilishly so. He was sitting about six rows down with two couples who looked perfectly matched up. There was a short girl with dark hair in a pixie cut; she had her head resting on the shoulders of a blond guy who reminded me a lot of Rosalie's brother Garrett. Beside them was the other couple. They were much older than the rest but equally perfect, they were touching outwardly, but from my view I could see those holding hands under the table. It was as if the world was throwing perfect couples in my front to make fun of me.

I sighed and turned my attention to the ones in front of me, this time I think it was safe to say two was not better than one.

"I'm off to the boss some people" Emmett said standing up looking more imposing than he really was. He left me with a kiss to the cheek, pulling me up and twirling me around, I squealed even though I expected it. As I was turning, I got a glimpse of the copper haired man looking at me, then again who wasn't.

I hit Emmett's arm as he dropped me down I kissed his cheek before he kissed Rosalie one last time, leaving us alone. Rose excused herself before leaving too.

I sat back into the booth, opening the book I had with me. I had barely read a line before the boy I noticed earlier was. Standing in front of me, I gestured for him to take a seat, I thought he was here to complain about a waiter, I was already prepare to offer him a consolatory meal.

He sat down and looked at me a few seconds before sitting

"My family seems to think walking up to you and talk to you isn't the weirdest thing they've heard of" his voice had a hint of English accent and American accent mixed together, it was adorable.

"I'd do you one better, my brother seems to think slapping people with fish isn't the weirdest thing he had witnessed or done for that matter" I offered.

Though Emmett had only done it once and out of frustration. He had been helping my dad with some of the fish they had gotten, Jacob, our childhood friend had been babbling about something, so Emmett out of anger slapped him not realizing he had a fish in his hand…Kodak moment.

I was brought out of my reverie by the laughter of the man in front of me, he threw back his head an and laughed. I smiled. It was refreshing, the last douches I had dated never thought I was funny, I know it was wrong to compare someone I just met to them but I couldn't help but notice.

Just then Charlotte came to clear the table we had used for breakfast. Copper scooted close to me to allow her some space.

"Morning Bella" she greeted

"Hey Char, get me some more strawberries?" I asked her

"Sure, chocolate and whipped crème"

I nodded my confirmation

"Want anything?" I asked Copper, realizing I didn't even know his name

"Hot chocolate with marshmallows"

Charlotte looked at me and I smiled in response, she knew to put this order on the house, benefits of being the boss.

"She seems to be familiar with you, do you come here regularly?" he asked

"Sometimes" I said smiling, my lips pulled up on one side as I enjoyed my little secret.

"I can see why, this place is beautiful" he said looking around. I looked around too; this place had been my small success. Emmett and I had grown up on a teacher's salary as well as my Dad's who was the chief of police. We weren't poor but not exactly rich either. Rosalie gave me what I needed to start my buisness for ten percent of my resturant, and now, it was one of the most recognized establishment in the buisness.

We caught his family looking at us, they gave us a wave, I waved back shyly while Copper shook his head

"So…" I said searching for his name

"Edward"

"Edward, what brings you to Edible Ecstasy"

"My family. My sister loves this place, she here for lunch frequently, so when my parent said they were stopping by, she suggested this place."

"Thanks Char" I said as she placed my glass cup of melted chocolate and whipped cream.

I dipped a slice of strawberry in it before taking a bite, licking my lips at the drop that escaped. My poison. Chocolate covered strawberries. I opened my eyes to see Charolette handing back Edward's credit card

"This cup is on the house" she insisted

"Are you sure, wont your boss mind?" he asked worriedly

"Actually I would say she's pretty fine with it" I said waving Charlotte away.

"and you know that because…" he said slowly drawing the dots

"I own this place Edward, its just a cup of chocolate." I said pointing it out even though I'm sure he already knew.

"Thank you" he accepted it graciously. I nodded dipping another strawberry in chocolate.

"what to you do?" I asked curious

"I write music and teach music, my sister and I run an arts academy, she teaches ballet, I take music" he informed me

"that's sweet" I say.

He spent the rest of the morning telling me about the school, his family. He asked me about mine. I told him about Emmett and how our dad had died last year. I did notice thing about him, he seemed respectful, and we were comfortable together. We found ourselves bumping innocently in one another and giving each other light touches. It was unpleasant, it didn't make my blood run cold or give me that creepy tingle. He was different, that was for sure. I wouldn't have known that so much time had passed if Alice hadn't come to interrupt us

"Sorry, Edward, we're supposed to be open in an hour and Peter doesn't have his key" she said then glanced at me sadly

Edward looked at me too as soon as his sister left

"I'll be here tomorrow, go" I informed him

"walk me out?" he said standing up offering me his hand which I took.

We were walking down the block as we neared toward a black Volvo, he turned to look at me

"would you mind if I stop by this evening, so we can go out to dinner" he asked politely

That giddy feeling, you know the one, the one that makes you feel you can't wait for something and you feel like bouncing the time away.

I smiled

"I'll wait for you"

"good. Cause I really like you and I would love to spend time with you" he said kissing my cheek and then my forehead

For the first time, in a three years, on a Wednesday in my Café…I found my hope again.