Broken Rivalry Bella POV
"Miss Swan, are you there Miss Swan" A voice buzzed through the intercom on my desk.
"No…go away" I mumbled still half asleep.
"Miss Swan? We need you at the conference room." I recognised the voice as Alice's. "One moment" She said politely to someone nearby. "Bella its Alice and you need to get down here now. You'vegot a meeting in five"
"Can't it wait?" I whined pressing the button for her to here me clearly.
"No!" she said frustrated. "And if you don't get down here I'll take you shopping for an entire day!!"
"OK, OK, I'm up. No need to get so stressy" I loathed going shopping and with Alice dragging me around, it was worse. Sighing I got up and headed over to the bathroom, adjoined to my office. Falling asleep on my desk happened so often that Alice and Rose, my two best friends, had installed a bathroom. My large round office had been designed by Alice and to this day I regret putting her in charge. The stylish silver desk that I was forced to sit faced the double doors. I found this a disadvantage because I wouldn't be able to look out the window and stare at the amazing view of New York City. Both Alice and Rose had dismissed this saying it looked professional. After having brushed my hair and applied on a thin layer of makeup I slipped out the room and walked briskly into the elevator. As I straightened my black pencil skirt and ruffled white blouse I noticed my reflection in the elevator mirror. The harsh florescent lighting made my pale skin look unhealthy and shallow. It was a contrast to my brown hair. I have brown eyes simple and uninteresting. When the elevator got to the tenth floor I walked past doors that lead to other meeting rooms. I had inherited Swan Cars, a large company, from my dad. He gave me the choice but I accepted it, not wanting to disappoint him.
I reached the end of the corridor and discovered an irritated Alice tapping her foot impatiently. Her short spiky hair and thin face made her look like an annoyed pixie.
"What took you so long" she demanded handing me a folder.
"I at least had to make myself look presentable" Even Alice couldn't argue with that. "Why is this meeting so important anyway?" I asked flicking through the pages but not registering a word.
"The head of Cullen Car Cooperation is sitting right behind those doors" Alice tilted her head towards the door as my mouth formed into a small 'O'. Cullen Car Cooperation was our ultimate rival company, recently put together to crush us.
"Relax Bella, all you have to do is introduce yourself say we're going to show a presentation and me and Rose will take care of the rest". I took a deep breath and pushed open the door. I could see the back of a chair and Rosalie sitting next to a very muscular man. He had short curly hair and a great big smile on his face. I tried to fight back the nerves that were clawing inside me. Opposite the man a blonde guy sat looking bored. I was surprised at how young they were and wondered whether 'Mr Cullen' was also as young. I walked round the table and sat down in my seat shuffling the papers at random and that's when I looked up. My mind came to a halt as I froze. The most handsome and beautiful man was sitting directly opposite me. He had a strong jaw line and an angular nose. His hair was to die for; it was a reddish brown bronze colour slightly messy but still looked sexy. He looked around my age 23 maybe 24. My job had just been made a whole lot more complicated. Suddenly, I felt a sharp kick coming from Rosalie as I snapped myself back to reality and closed my gaping mouth.
"Um…yes…I'm Isabella Swan head of Swan Cars" I blushed as Mr Cullen (God I hated calling him that he was just so young) raised an eyebrow. "And welcome to Swan Cars main branch. This is Alice and Rosalie" I nodded my head at both of them. "My head associates and they will show you a presentation on our company" I looked over at Rose expectantly who got up walked behind me and switched on an overhead projector. Meanwhile Alice had gotten up and walked over to the side that Mr Cullen was sitting. She pulled down a blank screen and then walked back to were she was sitting. Mr Cullen then turned his chair so he could face the screen. Unfortunately for me the chair was at an angle that I could see most of his perfect face. The light dimmed and the presentation began. I continued staring at Mr Cullen's face throughout the presentation and concentrated on his handsome features. He was looking intently at the screen deciphering its message.
When the power point ended, fifteen minutes later Rosalie and Alice got up and switched off the appliances.
"Any questions?" Alice asked once she sat down.
"Yes, just one" Mr Cullen's voice was smooth like velvet. Could this guy be any more perfect? "When can you come to our building, so that we can introduce you to our company?" I looked at Alice who looked at Rosalie who got up.
"I'll just go check our timetable" she smiled at me
"Emmet," Mr Cullen said looking at the big dark haired guy "Could you see if we can schedule a meeting"
"Sure thing boss" The guy named Emmet got up and followed Rosalie out the room. I looked down at my bitten fingernails nervously waiting for the two to come back in. When the door finally opened I breathed a quiet sigh of relief and Rosalie walked in followed by Emmet. Her normally perfect hair appeared slightly dishevelled and her lipstick wasn't the vibrant red colour it had been three minutes ago. I knew Rose was quick at getting guys but this set a new record.
"Two weeks today" Emmet said a broad grin. I stood up followed by Alice, Rose and then the three guys. When we got to the wide hallway I turned round and looked at Mr Cullen's face avoiding his beautiful green eyes. I knew that if I stared into them I would lose my trail of though.
"Thank you for visiting our company today Mr Cullen" I forced the word out my mouth. This was irritating me to no end.
"Please, call me Edward" A smile was playing on his lips. Those extremely kissable lips.... No! stop it, I shouldnt think about him that way "And it was my pleasure" his smooth voice continued.
"Well until next week" I said and he held out his hand. I took it eagerly but nearly yanked it back when a jolt of electricity flowed through us.
"And you to Isabella" a crooked smile appeared on to his face and my worn out heart nearly stuttered to a halt.
"Bella" I managed to say breathlessly. He smiled once again and turned on his heel striding towards the elevator. The doors slid open and he stepped through flanked by his co workers. The metal doors closed as he turned round but it was just enough for me to get a glimpse of his handsome face one more time.