A/N: Twilight Saga belongs to Ms. Meyer not mine.
Chapter One :This Is My Life
BPOV
Beep… Beep… Beep…Duhmm… Duhmm… Duhmmm…Tick- Tock- Tick- Tock
Mia Bella… Bella Bambina… Wake up Darling…
Ooohhh… such a lovely voice… but I'm still tired.
"Five more minutes!" I shouted to no one.
Beep… Beep… Beep….Duhmm… Duhmm… Duhmmm… Tick- Tock- Tick- Tock
Mia Bella… Bella Bambina… Wake up Darling…
Of course it doesn't stop.
I wonder when they will invent a clock that follows order of their owner when shouting.
"Urgh!" I groaned inwardly and turned off my phone and alarm clocks. Yeah you heard it right, CLOCKS. First day of school again-
Wait!
I'm going to my new school, new environment. Hope I will be able to gain friends.
O-EM-GHIE
I showered thoroughly though quickly and went to get the first jeans and shirt I've found. After a few minutes I am ready and went downstairs to eat breakfast.
Just as I enter the kitchen, I heard a muffled laughter and turn around to see who it is.
"Good morning Miss Bella, sleep late?" She grinned mischievously.
"Morning to you too Mrs. X, what's for breakfast?" I said and went to seat on the stool not bothering to help at all. I don't want to be chewed out again by helping her. This is Mrs. Xavier sanctuary as what I've been told.
"Well.. Well..Well… beautiful girl is learning not to bother preparing herself a breakfast. Good for you, Sweet heart." She beamed at me.
"I've learned from the Pro." I laughed at our small joke and notices I only have half an hour before my first class and I still need to look for my building. I panicked because I'm a hundred percent sure I'll pass out if I don't eat and I don't want passing out in front of everybody especially on my first day but if I eat I'll be late and there is no excuse for me being late.
Damn it, why didn't I sleep earlier last night?
I smiled at that though.
"Here's your sandwich." She handed me a plastic bag with sandwich in it just like the thing you buy in an in n out burger. "I also learned from a Pro, I figured you'll wake up late and don't have time for a decent breakfast. You can eat it while driving if you'd like. "
"Oh my Gosh! You're a life saver!"
I hugged and thanked her and went to garage to get my car, my new car. I miss my Volvo though both of them have the same hue but not the same shade. Of course this new car screams SPEED! Just its name screams it, Ferrari. I approach the school with ten minutes to spare and went to my first class.
When I entered the room I notice only a handful students were there so I had the privilege to choose my sit, lucky I, the sits at the back are still unoccupied.
Minutes pass when I felt someone tapped my shoulder and I turned around to see a blond guy smiling at me. I smiled back a little and pretended to be busy.
"Hi! I'm Newton, Mike Newton!" He said cheerfully imitating James Bond voice. I had to laugh at that and saw my classmates looking at me crazily.
"Sorry! You just remind of someone I used to know. I'm Swan, Bella Swan." I said in my most James Bond voice and laughed again but this time he joined me.
"So you're a new student?" He said gesturing at my shirt and lingering his eyes longer at my rack. Damn it! He's a pervert. He's looking at me as if I'm something to eat, creepy, need to stay away as from him as far as possible. I made a mental note at that.
I looked at my shirt and saw I'm wearing my old university shirt complete with its logo and name. Cornell University. Darn it! Of the entire shirt I own, I got something I shouldn't wear.
"Oh my gosh! Sorry about that! I didn't realize I'm wearing this kind of shirt.
Thanks for saying it, Mike. Oh shit I need to buy a new one before the end of the day or else I'll receive a thousand hate mails from the student body." I thought I only said the last part to myself but I realized to late when all the students inside the room laughed at me.
"Oopps… sorry about that too!" I blushed furiously and ducked my head.
"Don't worry we don't mind. I'm Jessica Stanley by the way. So you're born in New York or you are just studying in New York?" asked by a blond hair girl, who is eyeing me carefully from head to toe. Maybe wondering if such New Yorker exists.
"Bella Swan, Nice meeting you! And I live in New York, Upper East Side to be exact. " I offered her my hand and she shook it lightly as if I might infect her with whatever virus I have.
"Really, so you must be rich then coz you know Upper East Side like Gossip Girl you know like those girls. You wanna like join our squad, were like those girls you know?" she grinned wickedly at me. "And you seem to be a cheerleader type, you know, with that kind of body! The only problem is you have to dye your hair blond like me. If you want to be popular here, cheering is a good way. I'm the captain by the way."
Cheerleading? Me? Seriously? I can't even speak in front of a classroom with a handful of students without fainting much less with the whole student body watching me dance. No way!
"Oh that's so nice of you but I'm not really the cheerleading type. I mean I can't even dance properly. So yeah No but thanks for the offer."
"Well it's your loss." She raised her eyebrow, eyed me again from head to toe then shakes her head and went to sit in front of me beside Mike. She flirted with him and he reciprocated it too then looked back at me and winked. I looked away quickly and heard Jessica snort. I've been in school in less than an hour and now I gained one enemy, not to mention the captain of cheerleaders. Wooh! Good luck to me! What will happen if they found out who I really am?
"I think you just earned a hater, I'm Angela Weber by the way." I looked up and saw a girl wearing a black long sleeve butterfly print shirt partnered with pleated red skirts that end "almost" to her ankle. She seems friendly though a bit shy when she approached me.
"Bella Swan, I'm no fan of cheerleaders by the way." I whispered to her timidly.
She just smiled at me and heard her mutter me too. She sits next to me when I realized all chairs have been occupied except the one on my right. I put my bag on it and told myself to just remove it if someone late comes to class.
The professor entered and started the class, giving syllabus to every student. I
really hope he wouldn't create a sit plan, I can't imagine sitting next to Jessica or Mike, or worst case will be sitting beside them both. Mr. Banner, or Bob as what he introduced himself, started discussing what's inside the syllabus which seriously is unnecessary because he's just like reading what's inside it and the students don't even bother to listen or pretend to listen. He also started asking our name and writing it in his paper. When it was my turn, I think he saw what's on my shirt and grimaced a little.
I pulled my IPAD which I got as a present for starting a new school, sweet isn't it? Transfer school and you get a present. I started reading some e-books I downloaded when I heard the commotion in the room, some girls are squealing with excitement others seems to forget that our professor is here and started chattering while the guys groaned. I wonder why that is?
"Oh my God! He's here! Were fucking classmate" one girl said.
"God is really answering my prayers!" one girl added.
"He looks even more gorgeous!"
" Yummy!"
"Looks like he gets more handsome than the last time I saw him."
I chuckled silently, remembering someone I know who also get that same reaction from girls.
"Look at that muscle, all toned and his ass, damn! Why can't I have those?" I heard Mike muttered.
"Back off bitches, he is mine" Jessica hissed and all of the girls retreated at her glare.
I looked at Angela who also seems to be intrigued with the guy who apparently entered our room.
"He's hot!" she whispered at me.
"Who is hot?" I looked up, also intrigued and saw the most gorgeous green eyes I have ever seen. His jaw is totally chiseled and he has the strangest shade of hair, bronze or something, which looks like he just got out of shower. His muscles occupied the gray fitted shirt his wearing over his black leather jacket, damn it I have weakness for guys wearing anything leather aside from their shoes and belts. I looked again, his eyes meeting mine and he smirked. I dropped my head feeling all the heat on my face when I heard him chuckled. Damn blush! Really does put me to shame.
"That is Edward Cullen; he is like God in this school, Captain of the basketball team, highest GPA among the pre-med student and he is also rich as in damn rich. One of Carlisle Cullen son, wait don't tell me you don't know Carlisle Cullen is? I know you're from New York but I'm pretty sure the Cullen's are known around the world. They are part of Forbes or something like that. Oh my gosh he is looking at you!" Angela giggled quietly and I give her the look that tells her to stop.
I kept my head down and didn't look up again when I heard a chair being pulled.
Oh Shit! He'll sit next to me.
Of course he'll sit next to me because you know what Bella; that is the only seat available.
I heard a throat clearing and looked up to see him smiling at me.
"Is this chair unoccupied?" He politely asked me while gesturing to my bag sitting on it.
I can't speak coherently so I just shook my head, grab my bag and put it on the floor.
"Thanks" He smiled warmly and went to sit.
I blushed furiously and hide my face with my hair. At that moment I didn't bother listening to the professor and just focus on the man sitting beside me who I can still feel looking at me with those intense green eyes. I tried blocking him out by focusing with the book I'm reading but to my disappointment it doesn't work so I give up and put my IPAD inside my bag. I keep fidgeting with the ring on my necklace to keep myself busy. Minutes passed when I heard him cleared his throat and without thinking I look up and saw him eyeing me hesitantly, probably wondering what is wrong with me.
"You're from Cornell University?" He said pointing at my shirt.
What's wrong with them asking if I'm from that university, obviously if I have that shirt it means I'm from that school? Also my name is on it so it's impossible for me to
buy it somewhere. Ughh!
"Obviously! Why asked if you can already see it." I said to him sarcastically.
He smiled at me and I swear I melt in front of him. "Just want to hear your voice,new student. I'm Cullen, Edward Anthony Cullen. Just Edward will do." Then he lean close and winked at me and I'm sure I'm going to faint soon.
"Isabella C-wan, I mean Swan. Just Bella will do" I murmured hoping it's clear enough for him to hear.
"Bella… Bella…Swan… Beautiful Swan..hmmm fitting" he said closely at my ear and then get up from his seat. I didn't realize the bell had already rung and few students are left inside the room.
I looked up and saw Jessica and Mike glaring daggers at me or Edward and
Angela who seems to be beaming.
"Hello Edward, how's your summer?" Jessica said in a high pitch voice.
"It is good…uhmm you look familiar, what's your name again?" he replied and I couldn't help but snicker at Jessica's expression.
"Jessica, Edward. I'm the captain of the cheerleading team, great game last time."
"Really? Sorry I'm not really good with names, Jennica. Thanks by the way."
"It's an honor cheering for your game, Edward…. And it's Jessica." She said getting irritated.
I don't think he's listening to whatever Jessica is babbling about because he looked at me and grinned. "Nice meeting you Isabella Marie." He winked then left.
I didn't know how long I stood there when I heard Jessica calling my name.
"Hey you Bella! Listen and always remember this, new girl! I don't care if you're from New York or wherever, in here you're nothing. I'm Jessica and he's Edward and were both captain and we are together so back off if you don't want me getting at your way."
I blinked at her, stunned, and laughed.
"It doesn't look like to me that way, Ms. Cheerleading captain."
"Well my Edward is a very private person; he doesn't want our relationship be broadcast to the public." She smirked at me.
I totally ignore her and went to grab my things.
"We've been together for years though… you know… we don't…" Jessica continued while I stood and face Angela.
"Nice meeting you, Angela. Hope we'll have more class together."
"Yeah me… too!" Angela stammered, still incoherent from the incident that happened a while ago.
"Hey Bella I'll walk you out." Mike said smiling at me widely.
"Sure."
We left leaving a stunned Jessica and Angela.
"So you just met Edward Cullen…" Mike said, starting a conversation. I was half listening to Mike while looking at the different bulletin post, wondering what club I should join or any other extracurricular activity I can participate with. Hmm there's the outdoor travel club? I would definitely remind him later.
"Yup, he seems like a good guy."
"Well you know he's known for being a man whore, he uses girls like toilet papers, it's not like he's going to give you his time of the day, not that you're not pretty or something I just… I really don't think you should be friends with him but also he is a jerk… he is also a big liar even the whole university was wrap around his lying fingers… I can't explain it right… you know what I'm saying though right?"
I looked at him incredulously and shook my head.
"You know what Mike, I don't know you and you don't know me. We're not even friends to begin with and you don't have the rights to tell me who I should hang out with…
"But Bella I was - - "
"I'm not yet finished Mike, not only you offend me by saying I'm not good enough for Edward Cullen but also you are insulting Mr. Cullen behind his back and making rude comments without him knowing it. And one more thing he doesn't look like a jerk because I'm hundred percent sure you're the one who is acting like a JERK!"
And with that I stormed past him, leaving him with his mouth gaping and students laughing. Maybe that's a bit harsh… well too bad for him it's his fault.
I wander around the university and stop in front of the music conservatory hall. I can hear music being played everywhere and to my curiosity I entered the building and look around the rooms. I stop in one room where I hear a beautiful melody being played in a piano. I saw my guy and realize too late that I enter the room without his permission.
He looks at me, smiled softly and the melody transposed into something I hear every night before I fell asleep.
"Hi, how's your day so far?" He asked me.
"It's… interesting… met some students who I'm sure is cursing me right now but so far so good.
"Tell me more about them…" He said and patted the bench he is sitting. I moved and went to sit beside him, my head resting on his shoulder and he put his other arm around me while still playing.
"Well there is this captain of the cheerleader named Jessica Stanley who I think hates me and cursing me to the pits of hell, at first she seems nice but when I told her I don't want to join her squad she got all bitchy-bitchy at me, saying it's my loss or something like that. Then there is Mike Newton who's getting too friendly at me but in the end I change my mind and decided he's a huge jerk just like most guys are. Then there's Angela Weber who I consider the most genuine of them all though her fashion sense is a bit no- no, something not allowable to your sister.
When the music finishes he wrap both his arms around me and I lay my head gently on his shoulder while he cradle me. He kissed me softly and nuzzled my head.
"Then there's Edward Cullen who also seems nice though a bit flirty, I must say. Also he remembered my name which is one of the reasons why Ms. Captain of cheerleaders hates me." I smirked at him and he laughed silently, his body shaking from his laughter. I smiled, happy to see him enjoying this moment.
"After Edward Cullen left, Jessica cornered me and told me I better stay away from her "boyfriend" saying they have been together for a few years. I don't believe her though coz it seems like Mr. Cullen doesn't even remember her name and even called her Jennica." I couldn't help it anymore and laughed out loud. He let go of me for a second and went to lock the door and closed the blinds. We moved on the couch and continue our conversation.
"Then all of a sudden Mike Newton offered to walk me out of the class which added fuel to Jessica's fury. I think she also has some feelings for him which is something you shouldn't do if you are already committed in a relationship for years. Then Mike… started talking… about... Edward…" I stop when I felt his lips on myear, nibbling it. He then traces my lips and kissed me passionately.
"Mia Bella… I need you… now." He said between kisses.
"Ugh… baby…were in school… Oh God!.. We cannnn't..Baby!"
"No one will see us, I promise. They won't bother, they know during this hour I own this place so no one will be brave enough to enter this room." He started caressing my body and there is nothing I can do but moan.
"But you…oh shit...you didn't even see me come."
He grinned at me mischievously and pointed at the corner. I look up and see a small screen that shows the hallway. I didn't even notice there's a CCTV when I enter the room.
"I can make you cum Darling, if you will just let me."
"Silly baby, okay, fine let's do it so we can cross one of your thousand fantasy. We just have to stay quiet okay?" I whispered to him and remove his shirt.
"I can be quiet, I don't know with you though mia bella." He whispered to me seductively.
Sexy time in the music room is fun, no one will hear your screams and moans of pleasure.
I get dressed and remember he hasn't heard the rest of my day.
"I'm not yet done with my story baby, where am I by the way?"
"Uhmm… oh yeah… your with the Edward part, Cheri." He snickered and nuzzled in my hair again.
"Uh huh and then he started talking how Mr. Cullen is such a man-whore and big liar. How he uses girls like toilet papers, how I'm not beautiful enough to gain his attention, that I shouldn't be friends with him and how the university is wrap around his fingers and then last but not the least he called him JERK so yeah, I got mad and started shouting at him."
He kept on laughing the whole time and I couldn't help but blushed wondering what I have done wrong.
"Baby shut up… it's not funny anymore." I grimaced at him and it only makes him laugh harder.
"Damn it! Why are you laughing at me, I just defended your honor and this is what I get for defending you. I hate you, Edward!" I tried to remove myself from him but he holds me tighter and I surrender in defeat. He kissed my forehead lightly and loosens his hold a bit.
"Sorry Bella, I just couldn't help but laughed at your expression. And one more
thing you don't hate me, you love me. And I love you too. Thank you for defending me and because of that I've fallen for you more. And always remember my love for you this day is greater than my love for you yesterday but it will always be lesser than my love for you the next day." He kissed me tenderly and I melted in his arms.
Here is my BFF since childhood, my boyfriend of two and half years and now my
husband for a month to forever.
"I can't top your speech, Edward but I will always love you, always have and always will."
"That's all I'm asking for, Bella."
"Edward, why didn't you tell me we were classmate? And why didn't you wake me up earlier, you know I was almost late. Good thing Mrs. X had already packed breakfast for me.
"Sorry baby, Coach asked me to go to his office earlier and I didn't want to wake you coz you're sleeping peacefully. I know you're dead tired last night." He said and winked at me.
"I wonder why that is or should I say who the reason why I was so tired." I punched him playfully and kiss his chest lightly.
"Where is your ring?" He asked and saw I'm wearing it around my necklace and kiss it tenderly. "Mind if I asked you again why shouldn't you claim your property on me, Bella? You know there are thousands of girls who'll claim me immediately if they are in your position. You have no idea how hard it is to pretend you don't know your wife." He said frustrated with the idea but not with me, never with me.
"You're right Edward I don't have any idea how hard it is to hide the fact that your wife is the new student because baby, I don't have a wife." I giggled and he scowled.
"Believe me when I said you don't have any idea how hard it is not to claw each girl looking at my husband hungrily."
"I have an idea baby; earlier I didn't know where you got your self-control when Jenna flirted with me? How long are we going to do this? You know we can't keep this secret for too long. People are going to notice."
I know he hates this idea of pretending we don't know each other but I think it is better this way. I don't want people befriending me just because Edward Cullen is my husband. The Cullen's are well known all over this state and they were treated with great respect just because they are rich and powerful. They feared them. I don't want people to treat me differently; I want to live a normal life even for a few weeks. I was used getting everything I want, it being handed in a silver plate, but here I want to start brand new. I want to have friends who will like me because of me and not because of my money. It was hard to trust people back then; I always had to guard my back because I don't know what people's intentions are but here I can simply be me.
Wait who is Jenna? Oh shit it's Jessica. I laughed and Edward smiled at me.
"Why are you laughing, my Darling?"
"Nothing, well actually I was laughing because you can't really remember Jessica's name. First you call her Jenicca and now Jenna."
"Well Mrs. Isabella Swan Cullen, I only remember important people's name, those who I trust and care. We should go home first and take a shower; we still have two hours before our next class."
"Don't tell me we're also classmate in my other subjects? Oh Edward what did you do?"
"Baby, you know how hard for me to pretend I don't know you even though I want to shout to this whole fucking school that you are my wife. Can you just please allow me to stay close to you, just inside the classroom. Please…"
"Fine but tell me how you did that? I saw your schedule last week and not even a single subject we have the same class, what did you do? Bribe the professors, the registrar or the administration?
He laughed and touches the deep frowns that are forming on my head "Cheri you'll have lots of wrinkles before you're even thirty if you keep on being mad at me. And to answer your question, I did not bribe anyone, I'm a Cullen and in this university what Cullen's want, Cullen's get."
We went to the parking lot separately and meet at our house. After showering he insists we drove only his car and leave mine behind, telling me he'll drove me after school with his car. Okay this keeping our relationship a secret is getting harder than I thought it would be! I'm very sure that it will only last a week and everyone will figure out who am really I though there is really nothing to hide. I love my husband and this is one price I'm willing to pay to be with him. If people judge me before knowing who really am I, screw them. Edward is right; we shouldn't keep this a secret. He will protect me and maybe I can still start new, we'll start both of our lives as one now.
Translations:
mia bella- my bella(beautiful)
bella bambina- beautiful girl
cheri- darling/sweetheart
source: google translate (not 100% accurate IMHO)