Here is chapter two! I'm hoping the interest peaks after this chapter. All things belong to the respective owners.

Bella Pov.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Sighing, I turned off the irritating alarm blaring from the phone laying under the pillow I was currently burying my head into. Throwing the warm duvet off my legs, I sat upward and thought about the day ahead. I was starting my first day at one of New York's most prestigious law firms. After busting my ass for the last two years at Columbia, I decided it was time to make a big girl decision and take a part time internship. It became a much easier decision when I found out that it counted for 4 whole credit hours. I wasn't quite sure how I landed the internship. I am a decent student with a solid GPA, but there are plenty of pre law majors with better credentials than me. Im not even a pre law major. I'm an International Studies major.

The truth is, what was going to happen with my future was a complete mystery to me. Pushing the dreaded thoughts of the future to the back of my head and jumping out of bed, I walked across the hard wood floors to the adjoining bathroom. Turning the shower on I got ready quickly and fifteen minutes later found me brushing my hair while standing in front of my closet.

What to wear, what to wear

Pulling out a pair of navy Ann Taylor slacks, I slid them on as I grabbed a creme colored bell sleeved top. Throwing the top on the bed, I hurried to the bathroom and blow dried my hair. Putting my make up on, I glanced at the clock.

7:15

Taking a deep breath I looked in the floor length mirror that was leaning up against the wall.

You can do this Bella.

I kept repeating the mantra over and over again while I put a pair of tan heels on and walked out of the bedroom door. Smiling as I smelled coffee, I noticed the mug out with just the right amount of french vanilla cream and the note from my room mate Rose.

Bella, good luck on your first day. Your dad would be proud. Drinks later? Love you.

Feeling the prick behind my eyes, I willed the tears to stay at bay. Pouring the coffee in the mug, I threw my phone in my bag and looked out over the city. Most college students wouldn't be able to afford an apartment like the one I was currently living in. But I wasn't like most students.

Walking out the door and towards the elevator, I smiled at the old lady that was waiting for the lift.

Today is going to be a good day

Getting out of the taxi, I looked up at the tall intimidating grey building. Soaking up the bustling sounds of horns and people talking on their cell phones I marched with my head held high into the revolving door. I kept my nerves at bay by focusing on the sounds of the heels clacking on the marble floor. Up to the 25th floor I go. Walking in, I strode up to the front desk and before I could say anything, a deep voice called out my name

"Ms. Swan!"

Looking over, I smiled at the tall lanky man.

"Mr. Banner. Good morning."

Holding out my hand, I shook hands with the most powerful defense attorney in the city.

"Welcome to Banner & Banner. Ready to have your life made a living hell?"

I chuckled. "Ready as I'll ever be"

Following him, I listened as he explained the layout of the three expansive floors that housed everything from file clerks to directing attorneys. Explaining that everything got billed, including the thirty seconds it would take to look up an address. I wasn't quite sure that it applied to me, but it was good to know none the less. After making a full round on the floor we arrived back at the front by the elevators. Pressing the up button and looking over at me, smiled.

"Ready to see where you will be?"

Confused, I tilted my head as he smiled and continued

"Bella, you will be working directly for me. And as my office is on the top floor, that is where you will be as well."

Following him in to the elevator, he clicked the 28th floor button as his cell phone rang loudly. Trying not to intrude, I tuned him out and reviewed my duties.

Shadowing, writing up pleadings, scheduling with JA's

I could do this.

Tapping my heel I listened to the conversation going on next to me. Really it was more of yelling coming from the iPhone attached Mr. Banner's ear. He couldn't get a word in and he just stood there gaping like a fish and looking exasperated.

"I understand, I am walking into my office now. I will clear my schedule."

The other person barely let him get that sentence in before they hung up. He sighed and looked over at me with a tight smile. Before he could speak the doors dinged and we walked out into the lobby and I wordlessly followed him bypassing the few offices and people milling around.

Stopping at the door, he turned and let out a long breath.

"Ms. Swan, I was hoping today would be an easy day. You could just shadow me and take notes and that you could ease into your responsibilities, however extenuating circumstances have arisen. Here at Banner & Banner, we have a select few clients that are top priority, and one of them is going to be coming through those double doors, very soon. I don't mean to be harsh, but they are not the nicest people. Your office is over there, Michelle, my paralegal, will be in on the meeting with me. We have some paper work for you to fill out but once you are done with that, I think that it would be best for you to go home."

I stood there, in a bit of shock.

"Did I do something-"

"No no, this client is very particular about people who know his business and who work on his case. He holds a yearly retainer and we do, anything and everything for them. They would be a great case for you to shadow, however, it has to be approved. So, just do your paper work and I'm not sure what your schedule is, but I will see you on the next day that you are here."

Without any other words, he turned on the heel of his loafer and yelled at who I'm assuming, is Michelle, to get him the "Cullen" file. Raising my eyebrows and shaking my head slightly, I turned on my heel and looked for what was supposed to be my office.

The only empty office was off to the left and surprisingly, wasn't as small as I assumed it would be. It was plain as far as offices go. Two chairs in front of stainless steel and glass desk. Two screens took up the corner of the desk and a big black rolling chair sat behind it. What was most interesting, was the big window behind the chair. I pulled the blinds apart and took in the sight of the city from a 28th floor window. I smiled and before I could contemplate further, a small clearing of the throat pulled me away from my thoughts.

Turning around I came faced with a short black women with a warm smile.

"Hi Ms. Swan, I'm Miranda from HR. I have some paper work I need you to fill out"

Placing my bag on the floor, I sat in the chair and pulled out a pen from the cup of pens that sat next to the keyboard.

It was pretty standard paperwork. Miranda was nice enough to go over the procedures and after half an hour of sitting with me, she kindly excused her self and told me to leave the paperwork on my desk, and that she would come and collect it before the day was done.

I heard my phone ding and I took it out and smiled

How's the first day going?

I figured I may as well call Rose when I left. I was just about done with the paper work and I was leaving soon anyway.

Fifteen minutes later, I neatly stacked the papers on the desk and picked up my bag. Straightening out my blouse, I walked out of the office and noticed an eerie silence. Walking up to the elevator I pressed the button and waited patiently. Silently scrolling through my phone. As the doors pinged open, I walked in without looking up and bumped into something hard.

"Oh gosh. I'm sorry"

I looked up into this big burly man with dimples the size of craters on the moon. The handsome man smiled

"No worries"

I smiled and stepped aside as he and two other very attractive men stepped past, each nodding slightly at me. I couldn't stop my eyes from wandering down each mans muscular body. My eyes straying towards the last man who, with his wildly unkept bronze hair and crisp white Ralph Lauren button up smiled at me and stood in the way of the elevator doors as I walked in. Fighting a smile of my own, I kept his gaze as the other two continued to walk away.

"Hi"

Letting the smile take over I replied

"Hi"

The doors started to close and the strange handsome man pushed the door open again and tilted his head at me and narrowed his green eyes at me.

"I'm Edward"

Chuckling a little I leaned on one foot

"Hello Edward"

Before either one of us could say anything someone yelled for the man now named Edward, and before he could stop the doors again, they closed.

Laughing a little, I pulled out my phone and dialed Rose as the elevator reached the bottom floor and I walked out into the lobby that I had walked into not two hours prior.

"Whats up buttercup? Didn't expect you to be able to call me on your first day."

"Ya well, they sent me home. Some big client came in unexpectedly and I am not privy to the case yet are you up to today? Class?"

I pushed through the revolving doors and put my sunglasses on as I looked for a cab.

"I'm done with class. Only one this morning and they let us out early since it's the first week. Wanna meet up at home and then make plans from there?"

"Ya, getting a cab now. See you soon."

Hanging up the phone, I hailed a cab and scrolled through my phone for the duration of the ride. Maybe I'll get in a good workout. Do some shopping. I wasn't planning on having today free and I had absolutely no idea what to do with the free time.

The cab stopped for traffic and I gazed out the window. My mind drifting back to the green eyed stranger in the elevator.

He was cute

It dawned on me that he was probably connected to the "top secret" client. Which means he was off limits.

Doesn't mean you can't still admire

Three hours later and Rose and I were sitting at a cafe, talking about her latest conquest.

"I mean come on, how was I supposed to know he had a girlfriend?"

I laughed

"I dont know Rose. He was a dick and I didn't like him anyway"

"Tell me more about this hot stranger"

I rolled my eyes

"He's just that Rose, a stranger. And apparently some type of client. Which i'm pretty sure means off limits"

"Oh come one Swan, you're not his lawyer. Those rules don't apply"

"Rose, you think no rules apply at all times.'

She laughed "Yes actually, I do think should take a page from my book"

Getting up and throwing some bills on the table, I stretched my legs and grabbed my purse.

"Lets go out tonight. We both don't have class early"

Getting back to the apartment we both went into our respective rooms and killed time before we would have to leave. Deciding I should do something productive with my day, I gathered all my books for the semester and put each notebook with the corresponding book. I was only taking three classes since my internship counted as one. The classes shouldn't be too hard as long as the internship doesn't consume my life. Though, if today is any indication, the job will be a breeze.

Taking a deep breath, I walked over to the closet and pulled out a pair of white linen shorts and a black halter top with an open back. Putting the barely worn slacks back on the hanger, along with the cream top, I slipped on the shorts but left the top on my bed. Walking to the bathroom I freshened up my makeup as Rose walked in silently and started on her makeup as well.

This is what I valued most about our friendship. We could do things together and talk for hours, but we also could do things in silence and not have it be awkward.

We had been through a lot more than normal friends. We were all each other had. Literally. Us and this big apartment that we didn't deserve and in no way should be able to afford.

Taking a breath, I once again pushed the tears back. Not that they'd be able to come out anyway. I wasn't a crier. Not anymore.

Looking in the mirror I deemed my hair and makeup good enough and started stripping off my bra, as the shirt couldn't be worn with one.

Ten minutes later and I was clasping on the sandal heels, wanting to soak up the ability to wear open toed shoes before fall weather sinks in.

I looked up as Rose walked in wearing a barely there red romper and tan wedges. She was pretty intimidating with her beauty sometimes but she couldn't help it.

"O'Hadlys?"

I nodded and I finished the glass of wine I had been nursing. It was a bar not far from here that had good drinks and it normally wasn't too busy on a Monday night. We easily got a cab and held small chat about what the night would entail. Probably one of us drunkenly making out with an inappropriate man. That's what usually happened.

Walking into the semi crowded bar, I took a seat at the bar and ordered a Crown and ginger. Easily flirting with the regular bartender who knew us, I looked around the bar towards the pool tables. There were a few hotties here, some potentials.

Rose excused herself to go to the bathroom and not thirty seconds after she vacated her seat, a some what familiar voice reached my ears

"Is this seat taken?"

Looking up I tried to hide my smile as I was met with the same beautiful green eyes from earlier.

"Yes actually, it is"

Ignoring my statement he easily replied

"You didn't give me your name earlier. That wasn't very polite"

Looking over I gave a sly smile.

"Maybe I didn't want to, Edward"

"So what am I supposed to call you? I can't buy a nameless lady a drink"

"I'm just a girl in a bar. Trying to enjoy my night"

"I'm just a guy in a bar. Trying to enjoy my night, with a beautiful women"

"Shots. I enjoy shots. Buy me enough of them, and maybe I'll give you my name."

That was the last thing I truly remember saying.

Bright lights. Too bright.

Rolling over I groaned at the feeling of cotton mouth and the insistent pounding I felt resinating through my head. Peaking through one eye, I saw the smooth back of a man laying next to me and snippets of giggling and shots and great sex flew around in my head. Looking at the clock I bolted out of bed realizing I only had an hour to shower and get to my first class.

The sudden movement and the feeling of the sheet being ripped away from him as I covered my naked body woke the man up and he groaned as he rolled over and looked up at me with his bewitching eyes that got me into this mess. A slow smile spread across his face

"Well, good morning"

I tried to bite back my smile as I walked towards my bathroom.

"Good morning Edward. Look I have class in an hour. And I need to shower and leave and get across town. So, when I come back out, you wont be here."

He laughed

"Are you kicking me out?"

"Yes. I believe I am."

I reached the door and before I could close it, I looked over at his muscular body and even more unruly hair.

"I didn't even get your name"

Giving him a wink, I quickly replied as I shut the door

"Isabella"

Huffing a little as I slid down the door, I listened as I heard him get dressed and open and shut the bedroom door. This was probably a bad predicament to be in. He was some how connected to the firm that I just took a job at. Flashes of the HR lady Miranda, scolding me for the dirty and drunk sex we had last night brought on the flashes of the actual sex.

I giggled and got into the steamy shower. He was great in bed. That much I remember. This wasn't my first one night stand. I wasn't a slut by any means, but I was no stranger to just sex. I didn't do well with relationships or letting people in. It was just my thing.

Getting out of the shower I quickly got dressed and rushed out of the room to the kitchen. Rose was sitting there with a knowing smirk on her face holding a cup of coffee, three aspirin and a bottle of powerade. Scowling I snapped

"Not a word. I'm late"

I blew past her as she called after me

"Oh You cant escape me forever! I'll be here waiting when you're done with class!"

I heard her cackle behind me.

Today was going to be a long day.