Creating a Mate Chapter 2
AN: Thank you for the alerts and reviews! After naming this and posting, I was cruising LadyExcalibur's favorite list to find something new to read and came across a story by the same title. I did not intentionally copy from this person and after reading her first chapter, I feel ok to continue as the plot I am planning is very dissimilar. I don't have a Beta and would like to shop for one if anyone is interested. Steph M. is still Queen. On with the show…
Song of inspiration: "Wrapped Around My Finger" – Tori Amos version…
Bella drove back to the apartment on auto pilot, still in disbelief that she invited a strange man to meet her later. She had never been awkward with boys, but this was the first man that had approached her with interest since she had been in Seattle. She had spent her freshman year at home, commuting to the small UDub annex in Port Angeles so that she could save some money. Now a sophomore, she had enough savings to be able to afford her half of the bills without working during the school year.
As she walked through the door, Alice was ready to pounce.
"I told you that I wanted to leave by eight for dinner and it's already seven!" her voice rising in volume.
"Get in the shower. Now!" she pushed Bella through the hallway and into the bathroom.
"Alright! Alright! Stop pushing. Where is Jasper taking us?"
"I don't know. He said that he wanted to surprise me. Ummm…Bell… I think that he is bringing someone for you."
"What? I don't think that's a good idea." Her voice garbled from the water. "Besides, I already asked someone to maybe meet us at the club." Bella waited for the other shoe to drop.
Alice didn't disappoint, "Seriously? What does he look like? Where did you meet this guy? What's his name?"
"Yes. He's gorgeous. At the library. Edward Masen. Does that bring you up to speed?" Bella asked as she stepped out of the shower.
"Oh My God. I can't believe my little girl is all grown up." Alice wiped a mock tear from her eye. "How old is he? Does he go to school here?"
"I'm not sure. He seems like around twentyfivish but he speaks like my grandfather. Does that make sense? He was at the campus library, so I assume that he does go to school here."
"Well let's hurry and get you ready. We can think of a tactful way to ditch your plus one after dinner if this other guy shows up. If he doesn't, well like the song says, 'love the one you're with'".
"Alice, that's what I love about you. You're sooo devious!" Bella smiled and began running a comb through her long, dark hair.
"You ain't seen nouthin' yet!" Alice chuckled.