Fame Chapter 2, a twilight fanfic

Chapter 2

"Edward were going to give the chorus one more go. That okay?" Jasper stated coming though into my headphones.

"Yeah not a problem" my grinned back

I did one more take before Jasper called me out of the studio telling me I was done for the day. I collapsed onto the sofa taking a swig of water as I sat down. I loved studio days just getting able to sing without any interruptions. It's what I'd always wanted. That's why I'd come to New York from Chicago 3 years ago. I'm not going to lie and say it wasn't hard. When I first arrived in New York I was living out of a tiny apartment while working as a waiter for a small restaurant. Then on my days off I would go and busk anywhere that would have me just hoping that somebody would hear me and give me a shot. This continued for a year and soon I was giving up on ever being anything more than a waiter and was regretting not listening to people when they told me I should have just gone to college and become a doctor like my father. But that wasn't what I had wanted. I wanted to be a singer I wanted to be able to write music and perform it to people who loved music as much as I did. I could still remember the day that it all changed for me.

It was a Wednesday and I was at one of my usual spots outside Grand Central station. It been a busy day and I'd made a good amount of money. But it wasn't till the afternoon that I was surprised when I young girl not much younger than me smiled at as she place a 20 Dollar bill into my takings. I was surprised but thankful for it. As she walked away I couldn't help but watch her as she went into the station out of site. I carried on as normal and pondered how generous some people were in this city and about 30 minutes later a man pulled up outside the station in a suit looking at his phone. I'd just started my next song when he turned and looked at me before shaking his head with a smile on his face. He then continued to walk over to me and stood and listened to me sing for the next 20 minutes. It wasn't exactly the warmest of weather and I was trying to figure out if I knew this guy from somewhere and that's why he was waiting for me. But after my fourth song he eventually waved at me beckoning me over to him. I removed my guitar and placed it back in its case shutting it to make sure it was safe before walking over to him.

"Hello, Bet you think I'm some kind of freak right now" he stated when I reached him

"Nope just curious as to why your standing out in the cold for 20 minutes listening to me sing. Most people just walk on by" I responded

"Well it's kind of my job" he laughed "My names Jasper Whitelock I work for a record company and well were looking for the next big thing and a friend called me and told me I had to come down here and hear you"

"Wow, the must be some friend" I grinned

"Yeah she is. I trust her opinion probably sometimes more than my own" He chuckled "Any way enough about me I'd really like to get you to come in and sing for us if you're interested"

"Wow. That's amazing. Of course I'd love that" I was taken aback by what was happening

"Brilliant. Shall we go inside and swap details" He suggested to me

And the rest of the story's history. I sang for a bunch of people and then sang for a lot more before I was signed and started working on my new career. From that day I appreciated everything I was given and did anything I could to make sure it worked. So when my first album went straight in the top 10 and I was suddenly thrown into the public eye I knew that I'd worked my butt off and deserved it. Something that had always bothered me though was even though me and Jasper had become like best friends and he'd done a hell of a lot to get me to where I was today I still needed to meet this person that had given him the call in the first place. Who was this girl that had been so inspired by me that she'd called him and had put her own reputation on the line just so I could live my dream? I'd asked Jasper about her many times and he told me that she was a dear friend of his who he could trust to do the right thing. He told me that the day she'd seen me was the day she was leaving New York and he wasn't sure if she'd ever come back. For some reason that was what really annoyed me that I couldn't thank her for what she'd done for me. It was just the way I was brought up.

After chatting to Jasper for a bit we parted way and I headed back to my apartment in my car. It wasn't safe for me to walk in the streets alone anymore. As I sat and looked out my window I missed being able to walk down the street and get the fresh air it always was when I could get my thoughts together. Once I arrived back at my apartment I went straight into the shower. Once I was out I threw on a pair of old jeans and an old top sitting at my piano. It still calmed me down and helped me to clear my head even though it was now my career. I don't know how I sat there but soon there was a knock at my door and I jumped up walking over to open it. There stood a girl who barley came up to waist with short black hair. I smile at her.

"Alice, and what do I owe the pleasure of your company" I grin at her stepping aside to let her in

"Well dear brother I'm guessing you've forgotten about my engagement party tonight" She sighed

That's right this little thing was my twin sister. For twins we really were nothing alike. As was as small and petite as a child while I was tall and lean. Not many people could even tell we were related but if you looked closely you could see we had the same nose and we had the same smile.

"Of Course I didn't" I lie

"Yes you did. I told Jasper to remind you. Really you two are just as bad as each other" Alice flicked her hand at me

"Is that why your marrying him? Because he reminds you of your dear brother" I mock

"Eww, Don't say that. I'm pretty sure that would be some kind of incest" She groans at me "Well at least your showered. There's a suit I hung in your wardrobe earlier that you're wearing. The car will pick you up at 7 so be ready"

"Yes ma'" I mock salute "Where have you been for the past couple of days anyway. Jasper said you went out of town for something."

"Oh I was just sorting out a little surprise for Jasper" She tells me grinning like a Cheshire cat

"Do I even want to know?" I raise an eyebrow knowing how my sister is

"You'll find out tonight" she brushes me off

"When are mum and dad getting here?" I ask her sitting down on the sofa

"In about an hour" She states "Rose and Emmet are already at the hotel. God this will be the first time in forever we've all been together. I can't wait"

"I know it will be nice to all be together again" I smile to myself

"Well I better be going got to make sure everything is set for tonight" She hugs me "Don't be late and try to do something with that mess of hair"

"But you love it like this" I grin at her

"Haha keep telling yourself that Edward" she laughs

With that she's gone. I shake my head to myself and look at the time it's already 5:30 which meant I had an hour and half to get myself presentable. As I set about making myself presentable, as Alice puts it, I think back on Alice and Jasper. Alice met Jasper about 2 months into my signing when she came out to visit me. I'd ask her to come out and dress me for some event. Alice being the fashion focused crazy one jumped at the chance. From the moment they met they just seemed to hit it off. Before I knew it Alice was always at my apartment and had moved in. She became my personal stylist. She said it was because she really missed me. I wanted to believe that but I knew jasper was the real reason. Alice had always been the type of girl to jump headfirst into something. So when she quit her job and moved out here with me I was not surprised that it had something to do with a boy. She just used the excuse that if you don't jump in headfirst how will you ever get anywhere. When she finally told me that they were together I was curious at how this could turn out for me. My sister dating my manager if this ended badly I knew I would have to find a new manager but once I spent time with them I could just see it and I couldn't be angry with her. They just fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. Just like my parents. So when Alice told me that Jasper had proposed to her last month I couldn't have been happier for her. This engagement party was just an excuse for Alice to throw a party.

I finished getting ready, I'd brushed my hair but it really wasn't much I could do with it so I gave up and headed into the kitchen to grab a drink before the car got here to pick me up. There was a buzz at the door and I knew it was my car so I ditched the glass in the sink and grabbed my coat and headed out the door. I jumped in the car and the driver headed to the venue that Alice had chosen. Half an hour later we pulled up in front of the hotel and I could already see the paparazzi outside. This was not the part of my career that I enjoyed. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. I smiled and let them take some photos before I headed in. Once inside I handed my coat to the man and he led me through to the ballroom. When I stepped in the room was already full of people I knew and some I didn't. I soon heard my name being called behind me.

"Mum" I smiled making my way over to them "Dad"

"Well don't you look lovely tonight" She smiles hugging me

"Alice chose it nothing to do with me" I grin at her

"I suspected if it was up to us men we would be in jeans and top" Dad chirps in smirking at me

"I would have been okay with that" Jasper states coming through the crowd to join us

"You wouldn't dare" Alice glares at him "And you stop giving him ideas" She points at dad

"I'd never do a thing like that" Dad smiles at her

We make small talk and I find out what they've been doing since we last talked. Dad was a doctor and mum was a charity reprehensive. Alice excuses herself saying she has something she needs to do. I wonder if it's something to do with Jaspers surprise? Before I know it I'm being attacked from behind almost getting knocked over. Normally I would be scared that I was getting attacked by some crazed fan but here in this moment I knew it was only my idiot of a big brother, Emmet.

"Emmet Cullen put your brother down this minute" mum scolds him

"Sorry mum" he murmurs "I'm just so happy to see my little brother" Emmet states messing up my hair "And here's my new adopted brother" he turns to Jasper who gives him a hug.

Anyone can say anything else the music stop and Alice calls for everyone attention. We turn to look at her. She looks so tiny up on the stage.

"Hello everyone. First off I would like to thank all of you for coming to celebrate mine and Jaspers engagement. Jasper you've given me everything I could have hoped for in life. So I want to thank you for that and I know that there's someone you really wanted to be here tonight but you didn't want to ask. So me being me and all I asked for you. I love you Jasper" With that Alice smiles and the lights on the stage go out leaving it in darkness.

I look at Jasper and see he seems to be as confused by this as I am. When the lights come back on the stage I hear jasper gasp next to me. There's a women on stage and she's smiling at him.

"Hey, Everybody. I've known Jasper for a while but I haven't seen him in a few years but I couldn't miss this for the world. You'll have to forgive me it's been a while since I've done this in front of so many people but I'd like to sing a song for Jasper and his beautiful Fiancé." She smiles age and nods to the band behind her. The music starts.

What if I told you it was all meant to be?
Would you believe me, would you agree?
It's almost that feelin' that we've met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell your love has come here and now

A moment like this, some people wait a lifetime
For a moment like this, some people search forever
For that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this

Everything changes but beauty remains
Something so tender I can't explain
Well, I may be dreaming but till I awake
Can we make this dream last forever?
And I'll cherish all the love that we share

Could this be the greatest love of all?
I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall
So let me tell you this
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this

Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this

Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
Some people search forever for that one special kiss
I can't believe it's happening to me
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this
A moment like this

(a Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson)

When the song comes to an end everybody is smiling and clapping. The girl takes a bowe and leaves the stage. Jasper excuses himself heading towards where the girl has just come of stage. I can see through the path that has cleared as he's made his way through that when he gets to her he picks her up in a hug. They stay in an embrace for a while before he pulls back and starts talking to her. The smile on his face it is easy to see that this girl means a lot to him. I see her eyes dart to me behind Jasper and she asks him a question. He turns to look at me and his smile grows, if that's possible. He says something back to her and then takes her hand leading her over to us. When they reach us I get a better look at her.

"Everybody, this is Bella Swan a very good friend of mine. Bella this is Alice's Parents Esme, Carslie. Her bother Emmet and his wife Rosealie and this is" Jasper introduces but is interrupted by Bella.

"Edward" she states smiling "It's lovely to meet you all"

"It's lovely to meet you too. You have a wonderful voice Bella" My mum compliments her

"Thank you" Bella blushes at that

"How do you know Jasper Bella?" I ask curious. She looks somewhat familiar to me. Maybe she'd been around the studio at some point.

"Well actually me and Jasper met when I got signed and he became my manger. But he was always more of a friend to me" She explained "When I decided to leave New York for a bit Jasper was behind me even if it meant it left him in a bit of problem"

"But you didn't" Jasper grins "Thanks for that"

"Is anybody else really confused right now" Emmet stated

"Bella's the one that called Jasper about Edward" Alice joined us grinning at me

"You were the girl at the station" It all clicks in my head

"Yes. I was actually leaving and feeling horrible about leaving Jasper in such a horrible position but then I heard you" She turned to me "I knew from the moment I heard you that you were going to be something special and I just couldn't not tell Jasper."

"So you're the whole reason that I'm living my dream" I can't help but smile at her

"You had the talent you just needed someone to take a chance on you and I knew that Jasper could give you that. You've done all the hard work" Bella brushed it off

"Without you I wouldn't have got the chance" I insist

"I don't know who's happier to see you Jasper or Edward. You sure this was Jaspers surprise Alice?" Rose asked smirking

"Actually it's a thanks to both of you. Without Edward I wouldn't have met Jasper and I knew how much he wanted to meet Bella. Just so he could say thank you and I also knew how much Jasper wanted his best friend here." Alice explains linking arms with Bella.

"So really if Bella had called jasper about Edward then you wouldn't of ever met Jasper and we would not be here together. So this is all Bella's doing" Emmet states we all turn to look at him "Sorry just trying to figure this all out."

"I guess he is kind of right but I didn't do all that on purpose" Bella smiles trying to make Emmet feel better

"So Alice how the hell did you find Bella?" Jasper turned to ask her

"Well that's a long story…."

Yay chapter two! I hope you enjoy it. I will try to keep updating this as much as I can.

Please review so I know if you like it or not.

Charlotte x