A/N: Yes, it's been awhile, but I have been trying to decide how I want to make these characters. Now, I know. Thanks for waiting!

Chapter 2-Seven years,Norah Jones

Bella

"Good morning, Bella." Richard, the doorman greeted and held the door open for me.

"And to you, Richard." I smiled and walked to the mahogany elevator that I had been anxiously waiting for since yesterday. I knew that I shouldn't be anxious for seeing him each day on an elevator. But, I couldn't help myself.

I walked in the elevator, and saw him. He was standing next to another man; they were just talking, silently. He seemed to be a little annoyed by the man. Whatever that other man was talking about he obviously didn't like it.

I was standing directly in front of both of them. I could feel the blush slowly creeping to my cheeks, and my stomach was in knots. I knew it was ridiculous to be feeling like this, but when you stand in front of someone that you have feelings for and the don't even know it, its nerve-wracking.

"Come on, you know you want to." The man said to him. I felt him shift slightly, from his left foot to his right.

"James, that's kind of juvenile, I use to go to high school parties but, I'm not up for that anymore. Grow up,"

I speechless, breathless and I even had goose bumps covering my arms. His voice was smooth, gentle, and careful. It was like running your hands over velvet. It had an edge to it, but it was still warm and inviting. And, when he spoke I could feel his breath as it blew out.

If I wasn't crimson before, I defiantly was now.

"Edward, don't be like that man." James whined. So his name was Edward…different. But, it still fit. Now, I wouldn't have to call him, 'him' anymore.

"I don't do those kinds of things. I'm too old." Edward said in a stern voice. "take my advice from earlier, and grow up."

The doors opened, and I soon realized that it was his stop. "Excuse me," He murmured, brushing past me lightly. I could feel the butterflies fill my stomach as his arm touched mine.

"You really need a woman, so you could loosen up!" James called out to him. Edward slowly turned back so he was facing James.

"Shut up, James. Leave it alone," His voice was low, and he smirked when the elevator doors closed before James could get anything out.

"I'm just saying," he muttered to himself.

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When I got into the office I took my seat at my desk.

"So…how was the elevator ride?" Angela wiggled her eyebrows as she sat on my desk.

I smiled. "Nothing too big…but I did learn his name." I pushed away from my computer and stepped around her, walking to the office supply room.

"Well, what is it?" she pressed, walking next to me.

"It's Edward," I smiled to myself and listened as his voice replayed in my head. I wouldn't care what he was talking about just as long as I could listen to him.

"Edward? Hmm…I would've thought it was something like Derek Shepard or something…" she suppressed a giggle.

"I think you are watching too much Grey's Anatomy." I laughed, while she shrugged allowing that.

When I got to the supply room, I stopped in my tracks as I watched the scene in front of me.

"Bella?" Angela shook my shoulder; I snapped out of it and faced her. She watched my face.

"Look," was all I said as I pointed to what I was looking at. My mother was being pushed up against a wall by one of my older co-workers, Phil.

"Bella, this has been going on forever!" she exclaimed and I shushed her. "where have you been? Oh yeah…that's right, in 'Elevator Man' world huh?" she teased, I slapped her playfully.

"Mom?" I called out to her and they froze, she peeked her head around Phil to see me standing there, looking at her suspiciously.

"Oh, Bella dear. Let me introduce to my boyfriend, Phil." she pushed away from him and fixed her hair.

"Mom, I know who he is. I work with him," and with that, I walked away with Angela on my tail.

"I'm sorry but…you're mom is—"

"Hair brained, stupid, naïve, and immature?" I finished for her and she nodded. I walked back to my cubicle and she followed pursuit, walking to her own.

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"Hello, is this Alice Brandon?" I asked.

"This is she. Who is this?" Alice said, in an upbeat, fun bubbly voice. It was a voice that you wanted to smile to, and a voice that you could be envious of.

"This is Bella Swan, your realtor." I reminded, but didn't wait for a respond. "Since there was no luck with finding any houses yesterday, I was thinking we could meet up again. I have found some that are in your price ranges."

Alice laughed a tinkling laugh. "Goodie! I'm so excited. Should we meet at the same time we met yesterday?"

"Yes, I will meet you at the first house today," I told her the directions to that house, we said our goodbyes and hung up.

Soon, three thirty rolled around and I was off.

On the elevator today, he wasn't there, neither was his friend. Or colleague or whatever they were. They must have had to stay late, but I shook away all of the melancholy thoughts, I didn't even know him.

He probably didn't even know me, or even knew I was alive for that matter. I was a hopeless fool to think that I was even in his league.

I smiled sadly at the doorman, and walked outside to the fresh, cold New York air. The air filled with the humming noises of people talking, dogs barking from the distance—a park was near by—and everyone was pushing and shoving their way through the crowds.

I managed to stay away from that scene, because I knew that I would have fallen or even gotten hurt. New York was not a place for the uncoordinated that was for sure.

Finally, a taxi pulled over. None of them would stop, and I could only think of why they didn't. This one only stopped because I was nearly in the middle of the street, waving my hands in the air like a complete baboon.

I arrived to my destination and I sighed when I saw Alice, and her husband Jasper standing out there, waiting for me.

I paied the driver and walked to the couple. "I'm so sorry about that, you know traffic," I laughed to myself, trying to make light of the subject.

"Its all good." Alice said with a laugh.

"Great. Should we get started?"

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"Oh my God, I think I'm in love!" Alice squealed as we stepped into the fourth house on the list.

"Why, my dear," Jasper said playfully. "I'm appalled, and hurt. I thought I was the only one in your life?" he feigned sadness and pouted.

I had to laugh at them, it was pretty entertaining.

"Aw, Jasper I'm sorry. But, you know I only have you so I don't get lonely," Alice teased amusement dancing in her eyes and reached on her tip toes to kiss him.

If only I could find someone…there's gotta be somebody for me out there. See, I'm so lonely I'm quoting Nickleback.

"This house has a really nice view of the city. It's in your price range. It's spacious so if you think of starting a family, it is family safe." I told them walking into the house further. "Although, you would have to buy furniture, and the schools are a little ways away from here, so if you ever did want any kids it would be a drive…"

"No, no kids anytime soon," Jasper said shaking his head. "I'm not ready for that," he chuckled and looked away from Alice's gaze.

"But, anyway," Jasper said turning the conversation elsewhere, while running a hand through his blonde hair. "I think this is a nice house. What do you think Ali?"

She melted in his gaze, forgetting she was even upset with him. "So do I. I think this is the one. Let's get it!" she clapped her hands excitedly and laughed. I looked away when I saw them share a small kiss.

"Alright, I just need you to sign this offer, and I will send it to the owner and they will hopefully, approve it. I'm not sure why they wouldn't because your credit is perfect…" I rambled, trying not to become too depressed on my non-existent love life (at the moment).

"Yeah! Come on Jazz, sign!" Alice shoved the pen in Jaspers hand, nearly stabbing him with the tip of it.

"Alice, calm done. I'm signing it," he rested a hand on her shoulder and I saw her calm almost immediately. "you know, I think Edward should go looking for a new house. He lives in that rinky dink place, and could defiantly go for a new pad,"

"You're right! I should tell him, but you know how he is, he won't listen." Alice scoffed, and shook her head. I couldn't help but think about Edward, the one on the elevator, but it was probably just a coincidence. There are thousands of people in New York and they are bound to have the same name…right?

After they signed the paper, I put it into my briefcase. I soon realized that I didn't have a car, a taxi. Nothing.

"Do you have a ride?" Alice asked, and placed a hand on my arm. I shook my head, embarrassed.

"I have one, but I don't like to bring it to work. It's so busy in the streets and…well…I didn't really plan on anything." We took their car to drive around to the other houses so now, I was stuck.

"Well…we could give you a ride if you wanted? Maybe we could go out for dinner? And get to know each other better?" Alice offered.

"I don't want to be rude, and take up your time, aren't you all busy?" I tried to persuade them into thinking they were. They seemed like a nice couple, and good friends. But, I didn't want to end up being a third wheel. Been there, done that, not going back.

"Oh! Come on! You know you want to…" Alice winked. I let down my guard and sighed, reluctantly.

"Alright, fine. But, only if you're sure…."

"Oh shut up, it's fine. Let's go."

-:-

"So, tell us about yourself," Jasper said after we ordered. He threw his arm around the back of Alice's seat, and she subconsciously grabbed onto his hands.

"Well, I live in New York, and I'm a real-estate agent," I smirked, I only hoped that they would get that I was teasing.

They laughed. "Tell us something we don't know…are you married?" Alice just laid it flat out on the table. No holding back, or easing into that at all. She just went for the bullet.

"No I'm not." I blushed as I admitted it. I took a swig of my drink avoiding that shocked look that both of them were wearing. "what?" I asked when I turned back to them to see that they were still staring at me.

"It's just…do you have a boyfriend?" Alice asked, her eyebrows scrunching together.

"No, I don't. I'm single." I blushed darker, I felt like a thirteen year old. A thirteen year old that was new to relationships and completely clueless.

"Have you ever had one?" Jasper spoke up, his arm now slung across her shoulder.

"Well yeah, duh." I rolled my eyes. "but, I've always been the 'dumpee' in the relationships," I ran a hand through my hair.

"Wow. That's a shocker." Alice said, drinking her margarita.

"Well, I'm—wait. Why is it a shocker?" now it was my turn to ask the questions.

"Well, to be honest…you're really pretty. And you're really nice, it's just hard to believe that you aren't dating anyone." I could hear Jasper's country twang in his voice as he spoke. And I noticed that it only came out when he was admitting something, nervous, or even shy.

"Really?" I blushed. "thank you…I've never been told that I was, it's nice to hear." I ducked my head.

After we ate, it soon rolled around to nearly eight o'clock. "Do you need a ride home?" Alice asked, she was a little tipsy. At least she was with Jasper. He didn't drink anything.

"No, I'm fine. I will just get a taxi," I said, wiping my eyes. They truly were a funny couple. I found myself laughing and just being care-free through out the whole night.

"No, we'll take you home. It's fine," Jasper argued, but I shook my head.

"No, I don't want ya'll to be driving around everywhere. I'm fine, just take care of Alice. Looks like she needs it," I pointed to her, Jasper turned his head and saw her laughing at random people on the street. Okay, maybe tipsy was the wrong word. She was drunk.

"Maybe you're right." Jasper laughed. "well, I'm sure Alice will call you later. We had a nice time, and judging by the looks of it. So did Alice." We laughed and after saying our goodbyes I waved down a taxi. Thankfully, I didn't have to stand in the middle of the road this time.

I gave the taxi driver directions and once inside I leaned my head against the seat of it. I was excited for work tomorrow, as strange as it may sound.

I just wanted to hear his voice again.

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