Heyy guys. As some of you may know, I have a story called The Trouble With Marriage posted on here. Unfortunately, I have some serious writer's block with trying to come up with new ideas. But, I watched the movie The Holiday (Starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz), and I was hit with an idea involving Bella and Alice. I also have a million ideas for this story, so I would update a lot more. I think you will all like this one better. If you haven't seen the movie, you won't be confused. But if you have, I switched some of the character backgrounds in the way I see fit. Anyways, enjoy!
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Chapter 1
Home Exchange
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Alice Cullen's Point Of View
Love. Oh, god, did I hate that word. That is the word I had said to my ex-boyfriend who only said it back to me three times. Now, I am sitting in my office crying because he cheated on me half the time. Stupid, Emmett McCarty. Stupid Rosalie Hale. They could all go... I'm not even going to say it. Okay, well, time to go back to the office party. Oh, did I mention that Rosalie and Emmett work at the same advertising agency as me? I know. It just keeps getting better. As I stumbled out of my office, I saw a friend and co-worker of mine, Angela Weber. I quickly removed the drink from her hand and drank it within ten seconds.
"Rough night, Alice?" Angela asked. I chuckled.
"You have no idea," I said. I'm sure my voice was full of passion. I was right. She had know idea of how it felt to not be loved back. Her fiance, Ben Cheney, had said it to her first. I guess she is just lucky.
"Ali, you need a vacation. I'm sick of hearing your excuses. We are at a slow time at the agency. Take a holiday break," Angela said.
"You know I could never leave. I haven't left L.A. since I was sixteen," I said as I saw my boss, Mike Newton, address the crowd.
"Alice Cullen? Are you out there?" Mike said, looking at the crowd.
"Right here!" I exclaimed, holding up my empty glass.
"Well, as you may know, you are soon becoming vice-president of the company. That is why I have turned to you on our next project. Our own staff members, Emmett and Rosalie, have just gotten engaged, and we want you to take photos for a new billboard opportunity for romance," Mike smiled. I'm sure my face fell to the floor. What did he say? Engaged? My Emmett? So, I guess he wasn't my Emmett, but still! I nodded quickly and ran off to retrieve my coat. Angela was right I needed a vacation. And fast. I got into my Mini-Coop and drove off. I must have been going at 85 MPH. But I didn't care. I had to get home. When I walked into the door of my huge, lonely mansion, I sat on the couch and cried myself to sleep.
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Bella Swan's Point Of View
I hate Jacob Black. If you would have asked me a week ago on my opinion of him a week ago, I would of said I was madly in love with him. But that was before I knew the mutt had slept with a freaking twenty-three year old. He said it was only because I hadn't given him "some" in over four months. Well forgive me for writing the sequel to my New York Times Bestseller, Only You. Now, I had all of his stuff in boxes and had him sleeping on the couch until he moved out. I think today was the day. I knew it when I heard the footsteps coming up the stairs. He walked into my room.
"Before I move out, don't you think we should talk about this?" Jacob asked.
"No! Absolutely not! Do you know what kind of embarrassment you have put me through? You slept with your assistant!" I screamed, throwing one of my 6-inch Christian Louboutin heels at him. Oh yeah. That was going to leave a mark.
"Bella, you know I love you. Please, don't do this," Jacob said, rubbing his face.
"Really, Jacob? You love me? Love me? I think you love the idea of us. Not me," I said. I pulled him by his ear and led him to the front of the house. I'm sure we looked like idiots, since we both in our pajamas, but I didn't care. I needed to get rid of him.
"Ow, Bells!" Jacob exclaimed as I let go of him.
"Jacob, I want you leave right now. I'll call Jasper when I'm done packing all of your things," I said. Jacob followed me to the door, but I slammed it in his face. I sat down on the couch and smiled. I had finally gotten rid of that problem. Now all I needed was a vacation. I made my way to the computer, and I Googled vacation spots. Someone caught my eye quickly. Home exchange. Sounds lovely. I browsed around several states until I found one that was far from home, but still close. Los Angeles. Perfect. Then, I looked around until I saw the home of Alice Cullen. It was right by the beach and the main areas of L.A. Why would anyone want to leave here? It looked like paradise. I immeditly typed a message.
Bella: Hi, this might sound weird, but your house is exactly what I need for the holiday season.
Bella: Are you there? Please respond. I need to get away.
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Alice Cullen's Point Of View
When I woke up in the morning, I made myself some tea. It was a great way of relieving stress. And trust me, I had a lot. I suddenly heard my computer make a sound. I logged onto my username and saw a message from a home exchange website that I had signed up for a few months ago. The messages were from a girl named Bella.
Bella: Hi, this might sound weird, but your house is exactly what I need for the holiday season.
Bella: Are you there? Please respond. I need to get away.
Oh my god. Someone actually wanted to switch homes with me. This was a dream come true.
Alice: I'd love to switch homes with you. When would you like to switch? Anytime before Christmas Eve is good for me.
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Bella Swan's Point Of View
Alice: I'd love ro switch homes with you. When would you like to switch? Anytime before Christmas Eve is good for me.
Yes! I was getting my dream place! Fantastic!
Bella: Tomorrow too soon???
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Alice Cullen's Point Of View
Bella: Tomorrow to soon???
No way! I needed to get away from my heart-breaking ex, and his beautiful Rosalie. And the sooner the better.
Alice: Tomorrow is perfect. Where do you like exactly?
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Bella Swan's Point Of View
Alice: Tomorrow is perfect. Where do you live exactly?
Great. Now Jacob would not know where to find me. My little sanctuary.
Bella: Forks, Washington. Small town. I have a pretty large house though. It's about three hours out of Seattle, but there is a few shops and restaurants right in town.
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Alice Cullen's Point Of View
Bella: Forks, Washington. Small town. I have a pretty large house though. It's about three hours out of Seattle, but there is a few shops and restaurants right in town.
Great. Shops. Retail therpy. Maybe this Forks place had clothes had clothes that I didn't all ready have. I called up American Airlines and ordered my plane ticket.
Alice: I just ordered my ticket. I hope you did the same.
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Bella Swan's Point Of View
Alice: I just ordered my ticket. I hope you did the same.
Great minds think alike. My ticket was ordered and ready for take-off.
Bella: My ticket is ready for Los Angeles. And I said I would be returning in two weeks. Okay for you?
Alice: Great minds think alike again. Same here.
Now everything was set. But there was still one question that said to be asked.
Bella: Are there any men in your town?
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Alice Cullen's Point Of View
Bella: Are there any men in your town?
Alice: Z-E-R-O.
I hope that wasn't a turn off. For all I know, she could be an average slut just waiting for another man.
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Bella Swan's Point Of View
Alice: Z-E-R-O.
Yes, thank God.
Bella: Perfect.
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I hope you liked it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, I'm just really excited to start writing more! R&R!
xoxoxoxoxoxox,
Julie
