alrighty, this is my new chapter one. i think it goes better then the last. review on which one you liked, but i think this one might stick.
enjoy :)
I always hated school, I guess I considered it foolish to put a class of hormonal girls and boys together and actually think they were to learn something. Not that I minded really, the whole boys and girls thing. But it's not like I had many friends. I wasn't really popular. Rose and Alice were my best friends but we didn't hang out much in school. I was considered the outcast, they were considered popular. I was actually shocked the day they asked me to go to a gig with them, something about the next it band. Their boyfriends Emmett and Jasper were going also. I knew I was going to become a third, wait fifth wheel but I thought it would be better to come and they would shut up to endure their whining for the next week.
'I think you should wear this' said Alice handing me a pair of three inch stilettos. I believe they were called cage heels.
'Because they have the cage bit' explained Rose as I looked at the shoes in an incredulous manner 'it's harder to roll your ankle and easier to dance.'
'Oh' I replied finally and they both laughed. They continued working on me for another three hours when they finally shoved me in front of a mirror. The dress I was wearing was strapless and the top half was black. Whereas the bottom half was like a gray snake skin look. I had on a chunky chain necklace and my eye shadow had been done in a smoky black and silver. I must admit I did look okay.
'Perfect' said Alice smiling brightly.
Alice has decided that we were to make an entrance. Rose had nodded enthusiastically at this but I as already counting the ways it could go wrong. I was up to eighteen.
'It will be fine Bella' said Alice as I told them all the ways it could go wrong.
'You have to say that you're my best friend' I interjected hoping she would agree and let me wear the black flats I had snuck into my handbag.
'If you even touch them flats you're a goner' she said, it was like the girl could see into the future.
'Bella you look stunning' said Rose in a more sincere voice, 'the whole student body is going to want to eat you alive.'
'Fine' I huffed as we stepped out of the car.
'Looking good Bella' teased Emmett, with the smallest hint of sincerity in his voice.
'If you and Rose value your manly bits I suggest you shut up' I hissed. Rose and Emmett looked a bit put off but Jasper and Alice laughed.
'You wouldn't do that to your big brother' he said using his puppy dog face. Did I mention I was related to Emmett? Well I am, he's an incredible big brother, at times.
'I've already thought up twenty one ways tonight could go wrong so don't even start on me' I said and Alice frowned.
'That's three more' she said smiling slightly.
'Come on Bells' said Emmett 'you look hot, go in there and have the time of your life.'
'Like I pointed out earlier' I replied 'you guys have to say that.'
'Bella' said Jasper looking at me.
'Yes?' I asked.
'Have you met Alice's cousin Edward yet?' he asked me.
'Um no I haven't, why?' I asked. Jasper was the most random person I had met, yet.
'Don't you worry' he replied as Alice grabbed my hand and pulled me into the club.
* * *
I opened my eyes and my head hurt like hell. I looked around me, viewing my surroundings and suddenly in dawned. I was in a fucking hospital.
'Bella' said Carlisle looking at me sternly. I swear to god if he wasn't like the father I never had I'd kill him right now.
'I have a meeting at twelve' I said 'and I can't be late because if Cullen gets this shipping order I am screwed.'
He didn't listen to me of course. He walked to the door closed it carefully and then shut the blinds, he wanted privacy.
'Carlisle what is it?' I asked.
'Bella what the hell happened?' he exclaimed 'three years ago you were beautiful, the perfect weight, you partied but didn't screw yourself over with all these drugs and alcohol.'
'I got pregnant' I replied harshly 'which Edward's child. And he said if I remember correctly…
***
'…Bella I can't look after this baby. My career is at its uttermost importance. You don't want me to screw this up do you sweetheart?' his emerald eyes were glazed over and then it hit me.
'I thought you loved me' I screamed him, slapping him harshly. I started crying, violent shakes coursing through my body.
'I do Bella' he replied 'of course I do.'
'Then why are you doing this to me' I screamed.
***
'Bella' said Carlisle; he looked shocked 'Edward wouldn't do that.'
'Carlisle that was the night we broke up' I replied 'the night I tripped over the hospital stairs as I ran to Esme. The night I lost the baby.'
'Oh' he replied pondering over what I had just said.
'That's why I never told you why we actually broke up' I replied my head starting to hurt.
'Do you really need to go to this meeting?' he asked me suddenly.
'I need to win business woman of the year' I replied and he smiled brightly.
'Yes you're finally in the age bracket aren't you?' he asked and I nodded.
'And at this meeting the voting will be held for me and Edward. If I'm not there I won't be eligible, and if I don't win Swan Enterprises will pretty much be over.'
'Does Edward stand a chance even if he loses?' he asked Carlisle.
'Naturally' I replied.
'Well I can call Esme' he replied 'she could get you some clothes, and I can take you to the meeting. You'll have to come back here afterwards and we'll get you all cleaned up.'
'Define cleaned up?' I asked hesitantly.
'Well Bella if you keep going to way you go, liver failure, brain damage, even not being able to become pregnant are all able to happen. I'm simply going to try and get you fixed up so none of that does happen.'
'Thanks Carlisle' I murmured back and he smiled.
'Anything for you Bella' he said.
***
'Bella' said Alice as I walked into the cafeteria. Once again she had dressed me into some outfit I would never be caught dead in. Her cousin Edward was arriving and my social status now apparently had me sitting with Alice and Rose. The jeans she had me wearing were gray and old looking, the top was a light pink with a girl and flowers on it and the shoes were a pair of black lacey looking heels. But over the last two weeks of wearing them, I was actually going well wearing them.
'Over here' called Rose and I sighed.
'I have a science assignment due this better be quick' I replied sitting down, tripping in the process. Maybe I wasn't as good as I thought. Alice let out a little giggle and I glared at her.
'This is my cousin Edward' she said pointing to the boy next to her. I looked over at him and he was gorgeous. Amazing emerald green eyes, incredible reddy brown hair. His face was perfectly angular, and his smile was breathtaking.
'You must be Bella' he said smiling.
'Something along those lines' I replied and his smile got wider.
'So Bella' said Jasper 'Edward's good at Science maybe he could go help you.'
'Jazz you're an idiot' said Emmett 'she's finished the project it just needs to be printed.'
'But it's due in a week' said Jasper raising an eyebrow at me.
'I listen to Mr. Banner' I replied 'not sit in the back of class kissing my other half.'
'Yeah man' said Emmett 'the brooms cupboards a better spot.' Rose wacked Emmett across the head while I kicked him with my heel.
'Are you too both with Emmett?' asked Edward confused.
'I told you she was single' said Alice smiling at me.
'Obviously' I replied back.
'Yeah Bells' said Emmett 'it's so obvious why you single.' Sarcasm dripped from his words.
'Don't make me tell mum about you and Rose being caught by Mr. Berty' I said smiling and he laughed.
'You evil girl' he replied.
'Their brother and sister?' asked Edward to Alice.
'Twins actually' I replied.
'I'm three days older' said Emmett proudly.
'You're such an idiot' I replied standing up and grabbing my books.
'I need to go' I replied and Alice's smile went.
'Come on Bella one lunch time without homework?' she asked using her puppy dog face.
'I can't Alice; it's like telling a Volvo owner to go a week without driving their Volvo.'
'She has a point' said Edward making Alice go into hysterics.
'Why did you use that example' she said narrowing her eyes at me 'Edward has a Volvo.'
'Oh' I replied looking at his smug smile.
'Fine then' I replied 'it's like Em and Rose going without the broom cupboard.'
'Tough' said Emmett hugging Rose.
'Point taken' I replied standing up, as I tried to make a classy exit.
'Let me accompany you' said Edward and I just glared at him.
'I'm fine' I replied as I tried to walk away smoothly. Of course I tripped over my shoes, but for once in my life I didn't hit the ground. I looked up and saw Edward grinning at me.
'I hate you Edward Cullen' I said as I gripped onto his arms. But in actually fact I was comfortable in this position, to comfortable.
***
'Bella' gasped Edward as I walked into the room. He honestly looked shocked to see me.
'Hello Isabella' said the mediator, she looked chirpy and of course dazzled my Edward.
'Hello' I said smiling back and walking over to my chair.
'You look gorgeous must I say' she replied and I held in a laugh, today was definitely an off day.
'Thank you' I replied as I turned on my Mac.
'Please have ten minutes to get yourself ready' said the mediator and I nodded as I looked through my emails.
TO: Isabella Swan, CEO, Swan Shipping enterprises PTY LTD
FROM: Jacob Black, Manager, Quileute building
Bells,
I haven't heard from you for a while, Sam mentioned something about hospital. What have you done this time Bella?
I told Charlie you'd be fine; don't make me go on my word.
Jacob.
TO: Jacob Black, Manager, Quileute building
FROM: Isabella Swan, CEO, Swan Shipping enterprises PTY LTD
Jake,
Everything is fine; I'm fine it was just a little, accident. Vodka and panadol don't mix well. Listen be my date for the business awards?
Bella.
Isabella Swan, CEO
TO: Isabella Swan, CEO, Swan Shipping enterprises PTY LTD
FROM: Edward A. Cullen, CEO, Cullen and Co. Shipping PTY LTD
Bella,
You look like shit. Why the hell did you come? I would've postponed it.
That mediator is a suck up.
Edward.
Edward A. Cullen, CEO
TO: Edward A. Cullen, CEO, Cullen and Co. Shipping PTY LTD
FROM: Isabella Swan, CEO, Swan Shipping enterprises PTY LTD
I HATE YOU CULLEN
Isabella Swan, CEO
TO: Isabella Swan, CEO, Swan Shipping enterprises PTY LTD
FROM: Edward A. Cullen, CEO, Cullen and Co. enterprises PTY LTD
Remember the last time you said that?
Edward.
Edward A. Cullen
I looked up and glared at Edward as he chuckled slightly.
'You have thirty minutes' said the mediator and I looked at Cullen.
'I want the Asia to Australia, run B' he said smiling.
'No' I said.
'It would be more beneficial for me to have it because I have more of the south Asia and Australia shipments' he interjected.
'Yes but if you were to have it I would, in a majority, cut off from that area.' I replied 'that would be an immediate loss no matter the price you choose to pay.'
'What about if I just bought your whole company?' he asked a question he would never get tired off. Of course my answer was always the same, but I had an idea.
'No' I replied and before he could continue I finished what I was saying.
'But we could swap. The Hong Kong to Sydney and back for the Kenya to Seattle' I offered and he smiled brightly.
'I think that's our quickest deal yet Swan' he said.
'The sooner the better' I replied and he laughed. I cringed on the inside, his laugh was incredible. Velvety, perfect, the sound of bells chiming.
'Well I would like to congratulate both of you' said the judge; I believe he was a Mr. Harry Clearwater.
'Thank you sir' I said shaking his hand.
'And I can't wait to see both of you at the awards next week.' The judge and the mediator walked out and Carlisle walked up to me, I felt like shit.
'I would advise you to sit down Bella' he said steering me towards the chair.
'I'm fine' I murmured but doctor's orders, were of course doctors orders.
'I can't believe you actually got this fucked up' exclaimed Edward and Carlisle shot him a fatherly, don't start this shit look.
'No thanks to you' I murmured looking at my computer.
TO: Isabella Swan, CEO, Swan shipping enterprises PTY LTD
FROM: Jacob Black, Manager, Quileute building
Bella,
You silly girl. I'm taking Leah sorry.
Get better, for Charlie and myself.
Jacob.
I sighed and looked at Carlisle.
'Would it be improper of me to go to the awards by myself? I asked Carlisle and he laughed.
'Bella I'm sure you could get someone to go.'
'Eight people have rejected me' I huffed 'even Mike fucking Newton.'
'I don't think Jess would have let him' pointed out Edward and I shot him a look.
'Bella' said Esme walking into the office.
'Hi' I said looking up at her.
'Wow Bella, you look terrible.'
'I need to go dress shopping with Alice at two' I said looking at my planner on my Mac.
'Let me accompany you' said Esme smiling, 'I'll be able to keep Alice a bit more under control.'
'Alright' I said and Carlisle smiled.
'Bella about your date situation' he said.
'Yes' I said weary of his smile.
'What about Edward accompanies you…'