Chapter 2 ~ Interviews
Edward POV
"Edward come on, it'll be great!" Alice tried to persuade me while we were walking out of the door of our apartment.
"Yeah.. Great working with my sister," I sarcastically said, pulling my beanie hat on top of me.
"Edward?!? What are you doing?" she chided , pulling the hat off of my head. "Arghh, now you've ruined your hair!"
"Oh heaven forbid.." I mumbled, earning an evil stare off Alice.
"Come on bro, you nervous?" she giggled, as she opened up the driver's side of her car, while I got into the other.
Nervous? No not nervous, I more like felt conned. After working with stupid 'star' magazine, I never wanted to work with another again. Especially not with Bella Swan. So I knew from experience that the press lied, but come on- that many times! I'd already spent the last year and a half working for a cow, I didn't want to work for another one. But no, as soon as Alice had heard about the new job opening at the place she worked, she had literally begged me everyday to go. When I kept on saying no, she pretended to be me to get an interview! I hated the little squirt, but knew deep down that I would always do what she wanted- yup I was a suck up.
"No, I'd rather be reading, or finding a proper job then being people's stupid assistants!" I complained, as Alice started her car up. Since I'd left university - with very high grades - I'd had no idea what I wanted to do. I was extremely good at computers- which was how I ended up with my first job at 'Star' magazine's editors assistant, but I soon learned that defiantly was not me. So God knows why I was doing this.
"Aww come on, you've never met Bella! She's actually really nice Eddie! Okay sure she isn't that hip on fashion, but she's great anyway!" Pfft! How could someone like Bella Swan, not be hot on fashion? Well she had to be at least better then me…
"I find that very hard to believe Ali," I stated, folding my arms.
"Hmm, well she's better than you at fashion that's for sure!" Alice laughed. "Why did my brother, have to be such a geek?"
I suddenly felt my body get defensive even though I knew Alice was only joking. But since 5th grade, I'd been called a 'geek' which was partly true I guess, I did have bad fashion taste and high grades, not to mention that I was a boffin at computers and loved star trek. But so what? It was what made me me and I wasn't going to change who I was. The only part I didn't like about it was that I'd never had a girlfriend, but it didn't look like that was about to happen any time soon.
"Oi!" I nudged her, as Alice knew too well how I hated that word.
"Sorry sorry!" she giggled, a high pitched laugh which kind of run like bell chimes. "Anyway, Bella definitely is not what the paper's make out, trust me Eddie. And Jess has been telling me that she really needs a guy." Alice winked nudging my elbow.
I laughed so hard. "Hahaha! Oh my goodness, Ali you must be joking."
Alice gave me a confused expression. "Why?"
"Well.. Lets just say I don't think we are neither of each other's types, and she's…Bella Swan for god's sake Alice!" I pointed out, like it was bluntly obvious.
"Hmm. I wouldn't be so sure Edward." She mused over, while turning into her designated parking place, 'Alice Cullen'.
"Yeah yeah." I laughed, hopping out of the car.
Bella POV:
"Next?" I sighed, hoping at least one of these candidates, could actually do the job and not just want to be 'Bella's Swan's assistant'. Jess gave me a nervous glare, knowing exactly how I felt.
Alice was sat by me, as Jess had asked her to come sit in the interview room as well. She'd actually been pretty helpful, and so far we were getting on great, maybe me and Alice didn't have that many differences after all?
Alice's face lit up when she saw the next candidate, but me and Jess just sat back and groaned slightly. He looked some kind of guy that just came off 'beauty and the geek', who was definitely the geek. He had a tiny body, a mop of bronze hair- going out in all directions, big fat glasses and a hideous suit. And I wasn't one bit hot on fashion…
"Name?" I asked, looking down on my sheet to see that his name was actually Edward Cullen. Hmm Cullen? I recognised that from somewhere.
Edward propped his big round black glasses up his nose, before replying, "Edward Cullen." He spoke in a soft quiet voice, looking very nervous.
"Right Edward," Jess said, "and what makes you think that you could be good at this job?"
Edward ruffled with his hands nervously before replying, "Well, I am very good at computing skills, and organisation- I can cope with stress easily, which I guess what this job requires. I could organise Miss Swan's days very easily- attend to her instructions and I've had experience in this kind of thing before."
"Hmm?" I asked, wanting him to go on, for some strange reason.
"Yeah, I was actually Star's editors assistant, but I thought the stuff they wrote was out of order, so quit," he answered truthfully, finally looking into my eyes. I could see hidden behind the big eyebrows and round glasses a pair of unusual emerald eyes, which for some reason I just couldn't take my eyes off of.
"Alice.. Any questions?" I finally said, taking my stare off of those eyes.
"Umm…… No," Alice said, giving Edward a very weird look.
"Well Edward, it was nice to meet you, if you have gotten the job we will give you a call." I tried to smile- without laughing at him, as I stood up to give him a firm handshake. Soon followed by Jess and Alice- but I also noticed Alice give him a sly wink as well.
I sighed sitting down, then getting out my notebook to start writing down notes on Edward. Well, he definitely had experience in the area, all the computer skills needed- just not maybe the right 'looks' for it.
"Next?" I said in the same dull tone, honestly getting bored of this by now.
In came another blonde haired, bimbo in skimpy clothes and lots of makeup. Here we go again, I thought to myself.
***
"Jess this is stupid!" I complained, as the last candidate went out of the door. "None of them care about the job- they just want some fame and glory!"
"I know," Jess sighed, leaning back in her seat and hitting her head with her clipboard.
"Well not all of them…" Alice mumbled from beside me.
"What?" I questioned.
"Well, there was Edward- he definitely didn't care about the 'fame', otherwise he wouldn't have left his old job.." Alice trailed off.
"Eh that guy," Jess said remembering him.
"Well.." I tried to rank my mind of an excuse, "we don't know if he's trustworthy and maybe he got sacked from his old job Alice."
"He didn't!" Alice sighed. "He's my brother, and I know for a fact that he is very good Bella, come on- give him a chance! He's the best out of all the other candidates!"
This was true. But then he was a Geek! No other word but Geek. Exactly like that guy from that stupid movie, and I actually felt sorry for the slut girl who always got 'stereotyped'. Like me! I definitely was not what the papers said, or what I looked like from the outside…
Then it hit me. I was being a hypocrite. Here's me, being annoyed by how people judge me, but it's me who's judging Edward! When I don't know him either.
"You know what Alice?" I said, slamming down my clipboard. "You're right!"
"What!?" Jess suddenly got up from leaning back on her seat. "Bella have you seen him! No offence Ali."
"Yes but have you seen the other people! He has got all the right skills and commitment that I need Jess! He's perfect! And so what, he's a bit of a geek, its kinda cute!" Woah, did I just say that?
"Well… if that's who you want Bella," Jess sighed. No it wasn't who I wanted, not at all- but I had to learn that it would be the best I could get.. for now.
"Aww Bella! I lovee you!" Alice squirmed, pulling me into a big hug. "We should go out and celebrate tonight!"
"Oh I don't know…" I said, remembering the last time I went out.
"Oh come on Bella! I'm leaving in less then a week! It'll be fun!" Jess persuaded me and tugged onto my arm.
"Alright." I huffed.
Edward POV:
I jumped onto the hard leather black sofa, which Alice begged me to buy for the stupid apartment. Living with your sister could maybe have some ups.. but oh God did it have some downs.
I let my eyes shut and slid my glasses off my face, while relaxing into the chair. The long walk back had tired me out.
***
"EDWARD!" A high pitched scream woke me up.
"Eurghh what?" I sighed, slowly allowing my eyes to open. I didn't even realise I fell asleep, but for some reason when I shut my eyes a pair of chocolate brown eyes appeared, haunting my dreams.
"You got the job!" Alice squealed, jumping up and down beside me.
"Err.. What?" I asked, still not with it.
"Y-O-U got the dam job, dumb ass!" she spoke monotone to me like I was a 3 year old.
"Oh..good," I said, though really there was nothing good about it. Working for, what seemed was a snobby bitch. I saw the way she looked at me as soon as I stepped in, I saw her trying not to laugh as she took in my appearance. So why the hell did she want me as her assistant?
"And, your coming out with us tonight! Nothing better then getting to know your boss," Alice chirped, while walking very fast into the kitchen, obviously knowing what my reaction to that would be.
"Woah, woah WOAH! Alice, no! Come on! I'd organised to watch the sci-fi documentary tonight…" I trailed off, as soon as Alice turned sharply around to give me the 'I don't give a shit look'.
"Edward, you spend too much time watching stupid sci fi stuff! You need to go out and socialise!" she said, screaming at me.
I rolled my eyes. "Alright Mum. I go out loads!"
"Edward, book clubs and star trek clubs don't count! Now come on, lets go find you something, maybe 'un-dorky' to wea-"
"Alice fine! I'll go. Only, if I wear what I want to wear." I knew how bad previous experiences with Alice trying to pick out my clothes was.
She shrugged her shoulders. "Fine Eddie… look like a geek.." she mumbled.
"I will thanks' Ali." I smiled, leaning over her to pick up an apple.
***
"Jesus Christ Eddie! You want to go like that," Alice sighed, shaking her head in her hands.
"Well it depends where, where is," I said.
"Seven! Emmett's and Rose's nightclub," she said to me like I was thick to presume we would be going anywhere else.
"Great.. So now my big brother can take the piss out of me, while my boss is there, good one Al," I huffed.
"Oh come on Eddie! Don't be like that," Alice pouted. "Hmm that'll have to do, otherwise we will be late! Come on!" she said, while grabbing my hand and pulling me out of our front door.
Alice grabbed my hand again as we walked out of our car and into the busy, loud night club.
"Ah! Bella, Jess!" Alice called over to where the two women at the interview sat. Though they didn't hear her over the loud, banging music being played- which by the way, more then hurt my ears.
She tugged my hand and pulled me over to the round table they were sitting at, which had very limited seating space.
"Hey!" Alice screeched as we got to their table.
"Alice!" Bella and Jess both said at the same time. I stood awkwardly as they all hugged and kissed each other- though they only saw each other a couple of hours before…
"Edward," Jess said to me, while walking over to give me an awkward hug. "You look.. Umm nice."
"Err thanks." I smiled, knowing too well that she was lying. She patted my arm before sitting back down. Alice sat by her, leaving the only spare space by Bella… great.
I sat by her, as we both mumbled a hello; it looked like neither of us wanted to be here.
"Guess Alice told you the news," Bella said, obviously trying to make good conversation as Jess and Alice were having a very private discussion.
"Yeah thanks," I said, turning politely too look her in the face. I felt the air choke in my mouth when I looked into her eyes, they were the exact beautiful chocolate eyes I dreamt about earlier.
"Well, do you mind coming in tomorrow to start? Just because that will give you a week for Jess to sort you out." She smiled, while looking down at her hands.
"Sure," I replied. "Hey does anyone want drinks?" I offered, wanting to get away from Bella.
"My usual please Eddie." Alice smiled, before going back to her discussion with Jess.
I got up and walked over to the bar, recognising the long blonde locks, pale face and bright red lipstick. "Rose."
"Hey Edward! Hang on I'll just get Em-"
"EDWARD!" I heard a male voice boom from behind me, startlingly me to death.
"Jesus Christ, Emmett!" I shouted, as I turned around to face my older muscly brother.
"I didn't know you'd be here bro!" his loud booming voice shouted over the music.
"Yeah, well Alice made me," I said, gesturing to where the 3 girls sat.
"Ahh, so you got the job?" Emmett asked, while walking around to the other side of the bar and putting an arm around Rosalie. Their love always made me think and wonder, would I ever find anyone like that? Who could love me for who I am? Someone who would actually give some time to find the person underneath the 'geek'. Then it hit me. No one had so far so why would they ever?
"Yeah." I nodded. "I better be going back." I pointed to the table, wanting to get away from Rose and Emmett- they always just made me feel depressed.
"Sure, well was nice seeing you Eddie," Emmett shouted again.
"Yeah Edward, good luck." Rose smiled.
"Thanks, bye," I said, turning around and heading back to the table.
"Crap!" I cussed as I got to the table.
"What's wrong?" Alice asked, looking at me.
"Forgot the drinks," I said, all set to turn back around again.
"Hey! It doesn't matter, we got some champagne off Emmett- for Jess's farewell," Alice replied, reaching over to the bottle and glasses.
"Oh," I said, sitting back down next to Bella, who gave me a sheepish smile- it wasn't at all welcoming though.
"Here." Alice gave each of us a flute of champagne. "To the best of luck for Jess and her baby!" Alice rose her glass, followed by all of us before a banging of glasses in the middle.
"Thanks guys! God am I going to miss you!" Oh god, the crying bit- sometimes I really did not understand girls..
"Sorry to cut it short guys, but I really need to go- I kind of want to get out of here before the press realise I'm here," Bella interrupted, earning her glares off both Jess and Alice. She deserved it though, what kind of 'best mate' would leave her best friends party so early?
"Bellaa…" They both started to wine. To be honest I thought she was just being plain selfish- but what else did I expect from Bella swan?
"No, it's okay- I understand Bella. Actually I have a lot of packing, I'd better head off too." No wonder Jess was leaving Bella, Bella did not deserve a friend like her.
Alice pouted and sighed, "Guess you can watch the documentary Eddie."
"Guess I can." I smiled, secretly happy to be getting out of here. I had no idea why my brother would want to own such a boring, loud place.
Everyone said their mini goodbyes, with a sheepish byes off Jess and Bella for me. We then headed back to the doors. I opened the doors for the girls- being a gentleman, but was instantly blinded by a million bright flashes.
"Crap," I heard Bella cuss from behind me.
Then before I knew it I was being pushed out of the way by 3 running females, with another million flashes in my face.
"Edward QUICK!" Alice shouted, as she ran for her car.
Luckily as I walked out, most of the paps were by Bella as she was getting into her, chevy truck? No, but she's like- a millionaire?! Must be a scheme for disguise..
I ran to Alice's car and quickly slid in. "Jesus," I muttered.
"Yeah, trying being Bella Edward," Alice told me, pointing to her getting mobbed by the pap's. Okay so maybe I did feel a little bit sorry for her, but then she deserved it for creating such a fuss with that James guy.
"Hmm." I muttered, as Alice pulled away.
A/N: Well you met Eddie :D The next chapter is all in his POV so hopefully you'll learn a lot more stuff about him :D
Thanks Steph and Zira for helping out/ betaring (: though I'm pretty worried about zira… she licked me top ?:S
Anywho's:L sorry for the long update, exams (which are all over for a while btw :D), school, parties, sleepovers etc, but I have the next chapter written already :D so hopefully be up soon ;)
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Laura :D x