"Edward." We shook hands and started walking towards the market I had seen earlier. "You are not from around here are You?"
"What gave it away? My accent?" I joked.
"Obviously." Edward rolled his eyes playfully at me and smiled. We arrived at the coffee stand at the beginning of the market and ordered. Edward handed me my coffee. "Let sit down on a bench."
"Sure." I said and walked after him through the market my eyes travelled over all the stalls and it's products. Edward sat down and i followed his lead and sat down next to him.
"So Bella where are you from? You accent sounds familiar but I can't place it." He took a sip of his coffee and waited for me to answer.
"I am from a small country called Manovia. I am not surprised if you don't know it." I explained and took a sip of my coffee as well, the warm liquids felt divine in this cold weather.
"I am actually part Manovian. My grand parents from my mother's side immigrated from there to America years ago. That is why I recognize your accent, my grand parents had similar one." He looked as if he was lost in a memory for a couple of seconds and looked at me. "What brings you to America?"
What could I tell him? Couldn't tell him that I was here instead of my parents, The King and Queen of said country.
"I am a diplomat for Manovia and I am here to discuss boring politics." I explained. He looked stunned for a second, nor expecting that answer.
"Wow, a diplomat? You are beautiful and smart." I blushed when he said that and looked away for a second. "I am sorry if that was to forward."
"Oh no it's fine. You forwardness is refreshing actually." I smiled softly at him. It was surprised how easy it was to talk with him. "Have you ever been to Manovia?"
"Unfortunately no, I want to though." Edward stood up and threw away his now empty cup. I quickly drank my last sip and also threw away mine. We strolled over the market for a while getting to know eachother, until Edward got a phone call. I walked around the market to give him some privacy but stayed close to Edward. I could not believe the kind of connection we had. I had known the man for 40 minutes but felt a pull towards him and I could talk so easily to him. When I looked up I could see Edward disconnected the call and see him searching the crowd for me. It did not take long before our eyes met and that crooked smile appeared again.
"I have to go Bella. I am sorry to cut this short I really enjoy your company maybe we can do this again sometime over dinner?" He looked nervous and it was rather cute if I may say.
"That would be lovely Edward." He grabbed his wallet, got out a business card and handed it to me.
"I wish I didn't have to go but they need me at work. I hope you enjoy your day off Bella."
"Thank You. I will text you later." He nodded at me and I gave him a quick wave. His crooked smile made the butterflies in my stomach go wild. After a quick 'bye' Edward turned around and made his way through the crowd. When he was out of sight I let out a breath I didn't realized I was holding and made my way back to the hotel.