There are a lot of things that i have been through in my life. Between the divorce of my parents and and the huge divide that is between my dad and I, I never really put much faith in love or even the idea
that one day it would be my turn to fall in love. so needless to say. I wasn't looking for it when Love found is my story. My story of the way love found me.
2 Years ago i was a normal 22yr old Working a 9-5 job at a local Electronic box store, I lived with my best friends in the entire world Alice Brandon, and Rosalie Hale in Washington state in Seattle to be more exact and things were going OK for us. The girls were both involved in new relationships so i was always the person they went to when that had new news about their dates and there romantic moments and i was glad that they came to me no matter what they were talking about, I was Just content on being me for awhile.
But on one day in September things all started to get complicated.
Flashback to where it all began
"Bella, HELLO, Earth to Bella, can you go on your lunch yet?" Alice was standing infront my my counter snapping her fingers in my face trying to get my attention.
" Im sorry Alice..I was Zoning. yea Lets go. You have any ideas on what you want"
" Well Rose wanted Something different so we were thinking about the new Mexican resturant across the street"
Now Alice wasn't that great of a secret keeper so i could tell that there was something odd about her mood today.. She seems Exceptionally excited and i couldn't figure out why.
" So where are the boys?" I asked.
-- Alice and Rose were Usually quite attached to their guys since they got together a few months ago. Jasper and Emmett Cullen were brothers that they met at a club back in July. Once Alice set eyes on Jasper that was it, She had to have him, and so after Alice and Jasper got to talking, she introduced Rose to Emmett and again that was history as they say. The Boys were great for Alice and Rose, it seemed to really make them happy and i was happy for them. I knew that they had another bother that lived in New york as some big wig in a music production company, but other then that he wasn't mentioned too much in conversation until last week when Alice told me that he was moving back home to Washington to head up a new office here in town and honestly i didn't think much about it.
" Now Bella, You have to not get mad at me.. But... Rose and i have Kinda .. Sorta.. Thought it would be nice if we maybe set you up in a blind date....." She looked at me through squinted eyes and a bashful smile... trying to Judge my reaction
All i could do i stare at her. This hadn't been the first time that her and Rose have tried to set me up. Last month they introduced me to a guy Jasper knew named Jacob. He was nice enough but i just didn't feel like it was something i could develop more then a friendship. We have all hung out a few times since, Alice`s wish full thinking, but that's it.
" Alice.. i thought that we have had this conversation before.. No more trying to set bella up.. Dont you remember???" although i knew it was a wasted try, i was hoping that she would just give in.
" Bella, Please be nice.. I know what we talked about but i really think youll approve of him.. You remember about Jasper and emmett`s brother? well he`s here and he doesnt know anyone really. SO... I was hoping you could just spend some time with him.. Please, Please, Please.. Ill be in debt to you forever... ill even do the dishes.. For a week.. I promise.." She was giving me her Pixie like smile with her pleading eyes It was so hard to be mad at her when she was like that.
" Alice.. Let me clock out and we can get outta here..Ill be right back" I walked to the Break room and just stood there for a second .. trying to get my thoughts together. How was i going to get through this lunch without wanting to run away screaming. Im sure their bother was a nice enough guy, But i just wasn't the " Relationship" i didn't want to waste my time or the time of this guy. At least i wont be the 5th wheel for lunch.
I punched out and as i walking out I ran into Mike, the store manager.
" Hey Bella, You going to lunch"
" yea mike ill be back in an hour"
" well actually, We are kinda slow and over hours, You wanna just take the rest of the day off"
"Bella would love to talk the rest of the day off Mike" Alice snuck up behind me and answered him for me
" Uhmm Yea Mike.. I guess i will take the rest of the day off .. thanks i think"
Alice and i headed out the door and walked over to our cars. and as I pushed my bag into the car Alice came up grabbed my arm and pulled me from my car.
"Bella your driving with me, and i have a change of clothes in the back seat, You can change while were driving over" Her New Volvo had really dark tinted windows so i wasn't worried about indecent exposure, I was worried about the outfit she picked out for me wear, Alice has had a shopping problem since Ive known her and she has tried to keep me as her personal life size barbie doll. I usually can get out of her incisive primping but i doubt i was going to be able to get out of this. So i hopped into the back seat and Alice got into the driver seat and we drive over to the restaurant where in sure im Guenna get an ear full because it was taking longer then Alice thought to get me decent. As we started out of the car her phone started to ring.
" Jasper we are right out side, We`ll be in in a second,"
" I know i know.. it took a little bit longer then i thought"
" Alright we are walking in now"
Alice closed her phone and walked toward the restaurant door and held it open for me. I was just able to see my reflection in the door. I was in a Much to short Jean Skirt ( Good thing i actually shaved my legs this morning.. that could have been bad) with a Royal Blue tank top. I can only imagine the name brand on the clothes but i tried not to think to hard about it because all my attention needed to be on my walking. Alice INSISTED on me wearing these 4inch heals that matched the color of the top. Although Alice knows I'm a bit of a klutz she wouldn't take no for an answer on the shoes. It was her way or no way. So as i walked through the door i decided i should head to the restroom for a quick check to see just how bad it really was.
" Alice ill be right there, I'm gunna run to the restroom. Order me a Coke and ill have what ever you order. OK"
" Ok.. But hurry the Boys are getting restless" Alice stalked off in the oposite direction toward the tables.
I Walked down a rather narrow hall toward the back of the restaurant and as i was almost to the woman's door I tripped over a rug that was on the floor and stumbled over and as I tried to grab the wall for support so i didn't totally fall flat on my face 2 hands came out of no where and grabbed my arms. I leaned right into the arms of this stranger.
" Oooff..Oh.. Oh Gosh.. Im sooo sorry.. Ugh..., Im such a Klutz. Im really sorry. Did i hurt you? As i look up for the first time i see this Bronze haired Green eyed man smiling a rather charming crooked smile.
" No really It`s fine. No harm done. Are you ok??" As he asked about how i was, i was able to stand up and back away a bit and get a better look at him. He was rather handsome.
" Uhmm.. yea im fine.. Im used to falling. i do it alot. Thanks for catching me though." I smiled a shy smile and began to walk around him to enter then restroom
" Yea no problem, Have a nice day" he waived slightly and walked away toward the front of the restaurant.
I stood in the bathroom looking at the mirror amazed that alice could put this outfit together and in her right mind think i would like this. But i guess if it`s only for a little bit i might as well not think about it and get it over with.. And as soon as we are home it`s Sweats and an over-sized t-shirt for me. So i decided id better get out there and have a nice afternoon. I walked out and back down the hallway toward the seating area, as i rounded the corned i saw Emmett Rose and Jasper sitting at the table in the back corner, I assumed alice was sitting on the other side of the table because i couldn't see her but as i got closer i realized that there was a familiar looking bronze haired person sitting back to me in the corner of the booth.
"BELLA" Emmett jumped out of his seat and picked me up in one of his hugely annoying Big bear hugs.
"Uh mm Em, Do you mind.. Kinda cant breath here." I said with a slight laugh in my voice
"Oh yea.. Sorry..Here sit.. " he Gestured to the seat next to my catcher.
"Bella, This is Jasper and My`s brother, Edward"
"Hi Again " I said it with a smile which seemed to confuse everyone.
"You two know each other?? How is that possible" Rose looked at me with a confused expression
Edward looked up at me and chuckled " well we sorta just ran into each other a few minutes ago.'
All of a sudden there was a loud laugh coming from Emmett.. " Ha Bella, Did you fall again"
" Yes as a matter of fact i did thank you, These silly shoes didnt help the situation at all... So yea I tripped and Edward happened to be there at the wrong moment and I fell right into him."
I Turned to sit and i reached over to Edward to shake his hand " Hi Edward, I'm Bella. Nice to meet you" He reached over to grab my hand
" Like Wise, It`s nice to finally meet you, My brothers and the girls have told me so much about you"
As the words were coming out of his mouth i couldn't help but notice that his hand was exceptionally soft and warm it was rather nice. But wait.. "TOLD ME SO MUCH ABOUT YOU"
I looked across the table to my friends faces and they all had a very satisfied smerk on their faces.
"Oh really.. Have they now..Im sure I have reason for fear. I can only imagine what these 4 have been saying" I Couldn't help but look at Alice.. I don't know how, But somehow i knew she was the ring leader of this whole operation.
" No really..Bella, all nice things..Scouts honor" He raised his other hand up as he still had my hand in a shake.
" Yea well.." Was all i could manage to get out.
We recieved our food rather quickly. and they all seemed to be eating sorta fast, i looked at the 4 of them trying to figured out what they were plannign
"it seems that Rose and I had forgotten that we had bought tickets to see a movie at 4 O`clock and so we were going to have to cut lunch a bit short." Emmett said with a sly smile.
" Oh yea.. Jaz and i have tickets too, Man I almost forgot. Good thing you were paying attention Emmett." with a slight wink at Emmet Alice started to push everyone out of her side of the booth.
Figures. It seems this just so happens to leave edward and myself with nothing else to do. So after shooting Alice a rather disapproving glare she threw me her car keys
" Bella, You wouldn't mind taking Edward to em and Jazz`s do ya? He hasnt gotten his car yet so he doesn't have a way to get around." Her smile was priceless. Like a kid at Christmas...
" If you woudnt mind that would be great Bella, but i wouldnt want to bother you or anything. if you...." Edward was looking at me as he was saying this and all i could see was Alice throwing me a pixie wink and cut him off mid sentence,
"No No Im sure she doesn't mind. Besides.. She`s off for the rest of the day so she doesn't have anything else to do.. Totally open.. " The sad thing about it was that she was right.. I really had nothing better to do..
" I dont mind at all. Really.. It`d be my pleasure" I Did a slight bow to kinda make a joke and almost tipped over in the process.. Only i missed grabbing onto the table and again was reached my a set of warm soft hands..
" Jee. your kind of a hazard aren't you ?" Edwards expression was thought full but humorous at the same time.
" Yup thats our Bells... She`s always falling over, or tripping on something, You should see her Hospital chart. she has a bigger file then an 90yr old. you should see it" Jaspers comment made everyone break out into laughter. everyone except Edward.
Still holding me up .. he began to stand up and when he was a bit too close for comfort he said " No worries.. Im sure they are just having fun.. I wont take it too seriously"
" Edward.. You dont understand.. Im completely serious.. " jaspers face was filled with humor " Lets see.. We`ve known her how long. Just a few months.. and she`s had 3 trips to the hospital due to her falling."
" Alright.. Enough.. Aren't you going to be late. No more making fun of Bella time.. Get Outta here" I was sure my face was bright red with embarrassment. and i leaned away from edward hoping he would started for the door. Luckily i didn't trip anymore i made it to the car safely.
I said goodbye to everyone and Edward and i got into the Volvo.
" So.. I hear this is a permanent move for you, Your brothers seem to be really excited to have you here" I tried to strike up a conversation. Something Non- Bella falling would be nice.
" Yea.. My company is opening a west coast office and they sent me here to get everything set up. Im glad to be home. I missed it here.. i even missed my brothers.. As weird as that is.. I know they are a pain in the butt.. But hey what are you gunna do right... Besides.. my mom has been after me to come home for awhile.. I think im her favorite " Edward let out a laugh and paused for a second.. " No.. but seriously.. Im really glad to be home. So .. You and the girls share an apartment right? That must be nice .. to have your friends right there all the time." He seemed interested in finding out a bit about me so i began to tell him a bit about me.. The truth anyway.. I wasn't sure what everyone else may have told him.
" Yea it`s mostly great. Alice Tends to try and turn my into her life size barbie, as you can see , this was all her.." I said with a sarcastic tone " But mostly it`s great. I couldn't ask for a better pair of friends."
I was begining to see some of the Cullen Boy charm. Edward and i talked just about the whole way to Emmett and Jaspers apartment, about random things, nothing really important, but he always seemed interested in what i was saying and would flash a rather handsome crooked smile during my explanation of why i have such a long list of hospital visits.I pulled into the apartment and parked the car close to the entrance. "well Im sure ill be seeing you rather soon. The boys spend more time at our house then here..and your more then welcome to join them of course, But im sure that doesn't sound the least bit interesting." I made a slight laugh " Either way. im sure ill see you around."
He held his hand out for the door handle paused and turned back towards me " Hey, Do you wanna come up, I dont have anything else to do and i wouldn't mind the company"
" Uhmm Sure.. Sounds Great" I shut the car off and got out. he seemed like a nice enough guy .. It might be fun .. it couldn't hurt to be around him a little bit longer. Besides he was rather nice to look at.