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Anesthesiologist

Chapter 1

It had taken him almost ten years to figure out that the longer you wait to make a change, the harder it gets. Daily routine, no matter how boring and mundane it may appear, consumes you and you get stuck in it until that's all you know how to do. That's the only way you know how to live.

Day in. Day out. Sunrise. Sunset. And a shitload of work in between.

He wasn't even thirty and all he managed to do was to trap himself in the suffocating reality and then be too goddamn drowned in paperwork and social events to even notice the time passing. Every day was the same and he couldn't stop wondering when he lost control over his life.

On the outside, Alec was the epitome of success. He was young and prospective, had an extremely well-paid job and was high enough on the corporate ladder to be considered as one of the most influential men in the country. He was engaged to a beautiful woman, a model with angel's face. Wherever he went, he was recognized and respected. Really, what more did he want?

Alec sighed. On the outside, everything seemed perfect. To tell the truth, he never even wanted any of it. Power, money, fame, women… it was all just one big farce. He was surrounded by people all the time, but he never felt more alone.

He played with the idea of leaving everything and going somewhere where nobody would recognize him. He would never look back.

Rain was pouring when Alec finally made it to Volturi Enterprises, Inc. When Alec saw his sister Jane on his way to his corner office, he almost smiled. Dressed up in a strict black dress and her golden hair pinned up in a tight bun, she was in her element. He could almost feel sorry for the two women Jane was criticizing for being late, but being the boss from hell suited Jane way too well for him to spoil her fun.

He felt that Jane was the only person he was capable of loving. They were different in so many ways but they shared a close bond and were the only constant in each other's lives. Alec was always cold and calculating, relying on logic and distanced but Jane was loud and demanding, never afraid to take risk and get what she wanted.

It was on Jane's initiative that Alec even had a job in a huge company like Volturi Enterprises, Inc. Back in the day when Alec still knew what he wanted and had some feeling of purpose in his life, it was his loving sister who had pushed him in 'the right direction'. Who knows what could have happened with him if not for her.

Alec studied science and it was something he felt he could be very good at, given the chance. But fate apparently had something different in plan for him. His current job didn't require much skill on Alec's part, only a bit of logical reasoning and a deft mind ready to learn and process new information. And, of course, never forget to be polite to your clients and wear the right tie.

Alec sat in his designer chair and buried his face in his hands. Every day was a constant migraine and stress and he didn't even know why he put up with it anymore. He had more than enough money to live comfortably till the rest of his life. Of course, his loving sister and charming fiancée begged to differ.

Speaking of the devil, Jane entered his office without knocking. She paused for a few seconds to admire the view of the city, but then she remembered the papers in her hands and promptly passed them on to Alec. He looked at her in confusion.

"Edward Cullen," she hissed, and Alec realized. "I need you to take these files to him and go through it together. It has to be done by noon."

Edward Cullen Jr. was a partner at the company and he was a family man in his forties. He was old money, and was very good at his job. He had an impeccable intuition when it came to people and the CEO of the company knew how to make good use of his talent. Alec also knew Edward was happily married and had a young daughter. Needless to say, his sister Jane saw him as competition and was rarely in a good mood when his name was brought up.

"Alright," Alec said at last. "But you owe me one, sister."

Jane's pretty face shone with delight. It was the kind of smile she only kept for their boss, Aro, and him. For someone so small in size and innocent-looking, Alec knew exactly how dangerous and cruel his sister was capable of being and was glad he was one of the rare people Jane cared about.

He was on his way to the east wing of the company's huge complex, when someone ran into him and collided with his chest as he made the corner. Alec was on the verge of rolling his eyes but instead he conjured up his most professional smile and extended his hand to the person helplessly sprawled on the marble floor. That was when he first saw her.

It was her hair that initially shocked him out of his doze. It was long and silken, and it fell around her small frame in waves, the most unique shade of bronze. He felt an inexplicable urge to reach out and twine his fingers in it. Her cheeks blushed furiously, matching shade of crimson. Alec blinked.

Her face, he noted, was flawless. Angular and heart-shaped and capturing. Dark brown eyes framed by thick lashes. Small button nose. Cupid's bow on already full-looking lips which were rosy like petals and slightly parted, tantalizing. Only the years of self-control stopped him from leaning closer and feeling them for himself, capturing them with his own.

Alec was mesmerized. She couldn't have been older than fifteen.

In reality, only a few seconds passed as they assessed each other. He found it cute that her mouth formed a perfect 'o' shape, as her eyes roamed his face with interest.

Alec cleared his throat. "Are you alright, Miss…?" He couldn't stop a wide grin spreading on his face when she failed to give him an answer. It excited him to know she was affected by his presence as well.

Much smaller hand hesitantly touched his as she got to her feet once again. She gulped. "C-Cullen. Renesmee Cullen. I'm sorry for running into you like that, Sir. I apologize." Her tone was filled with sincerity as she looked at him through her lashes.

Alec held her hand a bit longer than necessary or appropriate.

"No need for apology, Miss Cullen. I'm at fault just as you." He said politely but he couldn't take his eyes off her mouth. She bit her lower lip playfully and then sucked on it, apparently unconscious of her own actions.

She was just turning to leave, still quite embarrassed but Alec heard his own voice calling out to her. "Do you need any help around the building, Miss Cullen? I have time." He didn't, actually. He only wanted to be around her for a little longer.

She hesitated and small line etched between her brows. "N-No, thank you. I know where the exit is." And then she turned around and almost tripped on her own foot but at the last moment regained her balance. She was a clumsy one and Alec barely restrained his silent laughter.

He stood for a few more minutes in the hallway, deciding what to do. Should he go to Edward Cullen's office and do paperwork with him, all while fantasizing about his underage daughter or he could just indulge himself a little and follow her. He knew what he wanted to do but he also knew it was wrong. She was just an innocent girl-child with the face of a porcelain doll. It was the same innocence that drew Alec to her but he was an adult man. Engaged to be married, no less. He should've been ashamed for even thinking about that. It made him feel like a dirty pedophile, but he knew he wasn't attracted to her because of her age. She was nothing like anyone he ever met and for the first time in years Alec felt awake. Like he was living in a time lapse all those years until she emerged and woke him up.

Alec smiled to himself as he walked towards her father's office. It was going to be a long day. He felt like anything was possible and the decision had just been made.

I just want to point out that Renesmee isn't nearly as perfect as she was pictured in Breaking Dawn. Alec's perspective of her is rather twisted. Also, a warning that this story is just going to get darker and more morbid from now on. I have already written the next chapter and I will update it after I hear your thoughts on this one. Please Review. ^^