First Day Nerves - By gillyuk84
Disclaimer - I (unfortunately) don't own anything to do with twilight it belongs to the brilliant Stephenie Meyer L
Summary - Bella starts her new job as Edward Cullen's Secretary. This illustrates her high's and low's in that position. BPOV AH
A/N - 3rd Twilight Fan fic eek! Hope you like it let me know either way.
Chapter One
Today I start my new job as a Secretary/PA to Carlisle Cullen. He was one of the biggest lawyers in town plus one of the firm's senior partner's and I was going to be working directly for him, basically doing anything he asks.
The only major issue I had was that I had not met him. I had been interviewed by his former secretary, Jessica I think her name was, who was going to go and work for one of the senior partners within the firm. That was one hell of an interview, I was surprised I got the job. She really threw some awkward questions in there, some of which I don't think should have really been asked like do I have a boyfriend. Usually when someone asks me that question I glare at them, but as this was an interview I gave a polite sounding one word answer "Yes". She glared at me, shook her head and started writing on her pad. She was a very strange lady.
I've been told two different sides of Mr Cullen, one that he is one of the nicest most decent men that there are out there. That was from my friend Alice, who had been doing some research on him for me. The other side came from his former secretary. She said that he was tough to please and very set in his ways, but I wasn't going to let that from stop me taking the job if I was offered it, it was one of the best opportunities out there. I decided after hearing both of these sides that I would wait to meet him until I formed my own opinion of him. Which was in one hours time.
I was currently sat in the Starbucks located opposite the building I will be working in not really paying attention to my caramel latte that I brought. I was sifting through news articles about the company and cases that Mr Cullen had been apart of. My hands were starting to shake and my heart rate increased with my growing nerves.
I looked at my watch, half an hour to go. I finish off my latte and gathered my belongings. Time to take the big leap Bella. I leave the safe confines of Starbucks and walk across the road. I realise I am holding my breath when I reach the reception desk.
"Hi, I'm Bella Swan I start work here today, I am going to be Mr Cullen's new secretary" I look to the woman stood behind the desk she looked like a model. She had long blonde hair and eyes the colour of the ocean. "Of course Miss Swan, my name is Rosalie I'm the receptionist here. Here is your security pass which will get you in and out of the building and on to your floor, and there are the spare key's to Mr Cullen's office should you need to lock up at any point. And welcome to Hale & Co Solicitors." She gives me a smile which I'm sure men would just fall at there feet for if they saw it. "Thanks Rosalie, which floor do I need to go to?" "Number 18 Bella, and oh good luck for today" I bid Rosalie farewell and make my way to the elevator.
I take another big breath when I enter the elevator and press number 18. I made my way down the hall until I found the right office, well at least I hope it was it didn't have a name on the door. I raised my hand and knocked on the door. "Enter" I head someone yell.
I open the door and I am greeted by one of the most gorgeous men that I had met in real life. Ok the only really gorgeous man I had met in real life. He had unruly brown/bronze hair and the greenest eyes ever. "You must be Bella Swan me new secretary" my mind started turning, I thought Carlisle Cullen was in his early 50's not late 20's. "I'm sorry there must be some mix up I'm meant to be working for Carlisle Cullen" my palms start sweating as I say this. "That is my father. Ms Swan, the position was advertised incorrectly, my name is Edward Cullen" Oh no. Why didn't anyone point this out to me when I was applying for the job. "Did no one correct you Ms Swan?" his velvety voice makes me melt. "No Mr Cullen they did not" I start to panic I cant work for this man day in and day out. I would get distracted by spending my days just looking at him. When I read it the advert just said Mr Cullen and that he was a Senior Partner - I didn't occur to me that the ad would be incorrect or that would be another Cullen at the firm.
"Oh well I hope its not going to be to much of a problem, my old secretary that interviewed you is going to be working for my father - it's a long story as to why. I've just been promoted to Partner here so we are both in the same boat of having new challenges today" he smiles and I melt, how can I refuse this man.
"Its no problem Mr Cullen, I'm looking forward to working with you." I looked at him and gave him my best smile, he smiled back "Excellent Ms Swan and please call me Edward". "Okay Edward and please call me Bella". I rub my heart was pounding again as he moved around his desk, "please take a seat Bella we have a lot to go through today"
I take a deep breath and take my notepad out of my bag, here we go.