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First Impressions Can Be Tough, And Wrong

Ch.1: Your Son?

Bella's POV

I like the rest of America was in financial trouble. I had lost my job at the local cupcakery, my true passion and the place I wanted to spend all my time. I was into everything and did it quite well. I baked, ran the cash register, decorated, boxed, delivered, you name it and I did it. But the owner was losing money which meant he either had to lower all our wages of get rid of one of us. As much as I thought I deserved to be there I knew me leaving was the best decision for the business. So I did without fighting it.

Days after I lost my job my grandpa passes away. I'll always miss my Papa, and as selfish as it is, I wish he was there with me as I start a new chapter in my life. I remember my grandfather was on of the wisest people I'll ever know. I loved just listening to his stories and I remember whenever I needed help or had a question I could look to him and he'd know just what to do to fix it. That's what I loved about him. He always gave the best pieces of advice too. I remember him telling my work isn't work if you love what you're doing. Funny how that's exactly what I'm not doing now.

I had always lived under the cold cloud covered skies of Northern Washington State but today it seemed extra gloomy. I moved away from the window and looked at myself once more in the full length mirror. I straightened my pencil skirt and moved my hair. I looked professional and serious, two words I thought I'd never use to describe myself. I grabbed my purse, papers, and cup of coffee. I buckled my coat and ran out in the rain to my car. I sat for a few minutes enjoying the soft leather seats of my grandfather's Audi. He had just gotten it a little over a month ago for Christmas. As I pulled out of my foreign driveway and said goodbye to my new house I head out for downtown Seattle. The house was also my grandfather's. It was just a few years old and I figured why would I waste money on rent when all I had to pay was utilities for this baby. Now about the inheritance thing, my grandpa was one smart cookie. He knew where to put his money and how to make it multiple over and over and over again. Well my name was written all over his will and to that I'll always be thankful.

I drove as I listening to some over sugary pop princess sing about her new lover and how he wanted in her pants. Eww. I turned off the radio and just enjoyed the sound of the rain falling on the windshield. Before I knew it I was outside of the terrifying skyscraper. I gulped. I knew I didn't belong in a world of Starbucks on every corner or cubicles or long letters of black and white type but I had to do this. I just had to.

I parked in the parking structure and got out of the comforts of my car. Hopefully I would see it again by 6 tonight and not any sooner. I asked at the lobby front desk for Cullen and Son Law. The young woman told me on the 13th floor. My heels clicked against the marble floors and I rode up the elevator as the annoying music made me want to go nuts. As the elevator doors opened something changes. The colors went from gray and cold to khaki and warm. Yes there was black and white accents and it was modern but it was homey modern. It was nice. You could tell the heat was on all morning as the warm air enveloped you and made you completely forget that there was a major storm under way outside. I walked up to the receptionist's desk and was greeted by an older woman with a comforting smile.

"Good morning sweetie. What can I do for you?" she asked.

"Hello. My name's Bella Swan and I came for an interview to be the new personal assistant."

"Oh yes I got your call yesterday right?"

"Yes." I said with a smile.

"Well come back with me and I'll get Mr. Cullen for you." She led me down a hallway and into an office room that had light pouring in through the windows. I sat down in one of the two chairs in front of the desk. "Do you have your résumé and things sweetheart?"

"Yes, here you go." I passed her my folder on résumés and recommendations.

" should be with you in a few minutes. Just make yourself at home. Heck I don't even think he'd mind if you sat in his seat and put your feet up on the desk." She walked about laughing to herself. If she was telling the truth things were looking brighter. Not that I would actually do that, but just knowing that my boss wasn't a huge stickler for rules would be amazing. I really didn't want to work in a stiff and stuffy office all day.

I looked around the room ad out the window. The rain had stopped and sun was fighting the clouds for dominace. You could see the shimmering light reflect off of the water of the bay. As the door opened I heard a few men laughing.

"Well just let me get this interview done and then we'll go grab some lunch." One of the men said. He was tall and had platinum blonde hair. His suit was a charcoal gray with a soft yellow tie and crisp white shirt.

"Kay Dad, we'll be waiting." One of the other said.

The one who had spoken first walked farther in the room and I got up to shake his hand. He was middle aged, maybe 46 or 47. He was beautiful.

"Good morning dear. What is your name?"

"Isabella Swan. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"The pleasure is all mine, Carlisle Cullen." We shook hands and he sat in the chair on the other side of the desk. He read through some of the paper work, just skimming and scanning. After a minute he set the paper work aside and looked at me. "So Isabella-"

"Just Bella please sir."

"Well then just Carlisle for myself. I love this office. It's more of a 2nd home then a work place. So I'm looking for a personal assistant. What are some qualities that sets you apart and qualifies you for this job?"

"Well Carlisle, I'm very on top of things. One of my greatest obsessions is organization. I'm very good at balancing things and making sure everything works out in the end. I'm able to adjust quickly and I move quickly and efficiently."

"Very good, just what we're looking for. SO what do you do for fun?"

Ummm did I just here him right? "Pardon?"

"What do you when you have free time?"

"I love baking. Cupcakes, muffins, anything. I also enjoying reading and writing as well as exploring the great outdoors. Photography is also one of the things I love doing.

"Excellent. Well Bella it looks like you have a new job." He stood up and outstretched his hand. I was in shock. Was getting a job this simple? No, it can't be. I slowly stood up and shook his hand. "Welcome to the family Bella." I couldn't hold it in any longer. I hugged him. Yes, I hugged my new boss! But in my defense he hugged back. We pulled apart and laughed. I grabbed my bag as we walked out of the office. As we were walking out of the office he stopped and said, "I did mention that the assistant position is for my son, right?

Your son?

Well another new story! I'm not leaving the others but I just felt inspired to write this! I really and into this story line and I can actually see it going places. Please add this to your favorites/alerts and review!

Xoxo,

Bella

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