Chapter 2:

Misfortune

It's finally done!

Hope you like this chapter as well.

I got in Alice's car and slammed the door shut behind me.

"Hey, please be gentle to my car!" Alice told me.

"Well, I'm sorry. It is not my fault that I am so piss off today." I groaned.

"Oh, yeah, what happened at Mr. Greene's office?" She started the engine.

"He gave me a deal. He will clear all my records but in exchange of that, I have to do something dreadful."

"And what is the dreadful condition you are talking about?"

"I have to be Edward Cullen's personal tutor and not only that. I also have to follow him around so that I can discipline him." I felt pity toward myself.

"Wow, that's… dreadful, I guess. It's like you don't have the freedom, anymore. Your schedule will always be based to his. Now, you can't come with me whenever I go to shopping!" She looked at me with wide eyes.

"I know…" But, there's a part of me that is happy about this because she can't drag me with her whenever she goes to mall. I looked back at the road and my eyes widen with shock and panic. In front of us was someone and Alice's car are only inches away from him. "Shit, Alice, look out!" I screamed.

Alice slammed the breaks and I found myself flying forward and hit my head on the compartment in front of me. "Fuck, that hurts a lot, you know! Next time always glue your eyes on the road!" I said before looking up.

"Can't you just be thankful that I didn't run over him?" Alice pointed the one in front of us.

I followed her finger and I was surprised of what I saw. That someone who we are about to run over is Edward Cullen.

"On the second thought, I wished you just hadn't stopped the car so that you can run over him." I rolled my eyes.

"Why don't you get out of this car and apologize to him?" She suggested.

"Why would I do that? Do it yourself, you're the one who is driving here."

"But he doesn't know me. FYI, we are not that close."

"So are we. Plus, since when did you become shy all the sudden?" I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Well, I am shy now so get out of here and say 'I'm sorry for what happened.' and blah, blah, blah. Whatever! Just do it! He's waiting out there you now."

I just looked at her with a poker face expression in my face. "Okay, then. If you do that, I won't give you a makeover tomorrow." She surrendered with a sigh.

"So you already planned to ambush and torture me tomorrow?" I demanded.

"Yes, yes, I do! Is it a deal or not?" She is getting impatient.

"Yeah, it is!" I got out the car and went toward Edward. I still don't know why he's still standing there.

"Look, I'm so—" I was cut off by him.

"Just the very person I am looking for." He smiled crookedly at me.

"Excuse me, did I hear that right? You are looking for me?"

"You heard that right, princess."

He did hit the nerve with that nickname but I tried my best to show him that he couldn't get into my skin. "Why the hell would you look for me?"

"I just want to give you this." He handed me a piece of paper.

I looked at it and saw a cellphone number. "What is this?"

"It's a paper, obviously." He chuckled.

"I know it is a paper, idiot! I'm asking, what will I do with this?" I was annoyed already.

"That's my cellphone number."

"So? What will I do with it? Do you want me to spread it over the internet so that all the girls will call you? And ta-da! Instant make-out session!" I told him.

"Of course not! Just keep it to yourself. I gave you that so you can call me."

"Why would I call you?"

"Because you are my personal tutor who is required to follow me around. But really, I would rather call you as my personal slave." He smirked at me as he caught a strand of my hair and played with it.

"What the hell? Could you shut that big mouth of yours just for once? Plus, shouldn't it be vice-versa? You should be the one who is calling me." I swatted his hand away.

"Give me your number then."

"In your dreams, jerk!"

"Then, I'll just call the principal and I'll ask for your contact number." He grabbed his phone from the back pocket of his pants.

"Oh, don't you dare!" I reached up and tried to steal his phone from his hands.

Before I can even touch it, he caught my arm and pulled me toward him.

"Are you really that desperate to touch me that you would do anything just to touch me even only with the tip of your finger?" He raised an eyebrow and smirked at me.

"Let me go!" I demanded.

"What if you I don't want to?" He challenged.

I leaned closer so that our noses are only inches apart. I can feel his warm breath in my face and it tickled me a bit. And I don't give a damn about it.

"Fuck off." I whispered at him.

He took hold of my chin between his thumb and his index finger and tilted it upwards so I would look directly in his green eyes. "You better stop doing that, my princess. You are turning me on."

I pushed him hard and kicked him—also hard—where it hurts the most for men. His eyes widen and a groan escaped from his lips. He knelt down and then I got a handful of his bronze hair and tilted his head upward so that he can look directly at me.

"You ask for it." I shrugged and then smirked at him.

Another point for Swan!

I let him go and made my way toward Alice's car. I got in and let out a long sigh.

"Wow, that felt so damn good!"

"I taught I asked you to apologize to him not to abuse or hurt him." Alice said as we continued our road trip.

"Well, I tried to but he ruined it. It's his fault anyway. Trying to flirt with me. Is he insane or what? It is pretty obvious that I would not fall on one of his traps."

"But the two of you looked so hot together especially when he pulled you. The atmosphere around you is so… so intense. You guys have a great chemistry, you know? And all you need to do is to change your style." She smiled sweetly at me. Obviously asking me a favor or something like that.

"Please, Alice. If you plan to persuade me for another makeover, you better stop now because there is absolutely nothing you can do. Plus, why would I try to look pretty and girly for him?"

"It's just that…I can sense that you two would make a great couple." She pouted. She looked so cute but it definitely won't work for me.

"Alice, I'm begging you. Stop this thing about you and your desired fairy tales. You're not a child anymore. Although, you looked like one." I chuckled.

"Is that so?" She hates it when we talked about her height.

"Don't worry. You still look so cute and stunning." I tried to comfort her a bit.

After a few quiet minutes, we reached Alice's house. I grabbed my backpack before going out the car and we went inside her house through the front door. Mrs. Brandon greeted us with her sweet smile and her tight embrace.

"So how was school for the both of you?"

"It was extraordinary fine for me." Alice beamed a smile as she reminisce her precious time with Jasper at the parking lot this morning.

"How about you, Bella?" She fixed her eyes on me.

"Oh, same old, same old. It was fun except for some… happenings."

"Don't worry about that, darling. I'm sure it will be better after some time." Mrs. Brandon tried to comfort me with her smile.

I knew that it was absolutely impossible but I wish it would be better.

"By the way, Alice dear. Someone I waiting for you in the living room. You might want to talk to him." Her mother said before going to the kitchen.

"Him?" I looked at Alice quizzically.

"I don't know. Maybe it's one of my million suitors." She shrugged before we proceed to their living room.

There sitting on one of their sofa was a no other than Jasper Whitlock. He was watching a movie about civil war or something close to that matter. I'm not that sure because I don't care about civil wars at all. Alice grabbed my arm and blushed madly.

"Bella, can you pinch me? You can even punch me if you like." Alice asked without looking at me.

"Huh? Why on earth will I do that you?"

"I just want to make sure this is not a dream."

"Don't blame me okay. You're the one who wants this." I shrugged and pinched her arm.

"Ow!" She let out a scream. "I didn't tell you to pinch me that hard!"

"You didn't say anything. And look at the brighter side, it is more effective."

Jasper came rushing towards us with a very worried look on his face.

"See, I told you it was effective." I nudged Alice's side.

"Very effective, indeed." She agreed.

"Alice, what happened? Where does it hurt? Is it here or here? Does it hurt that much?" Jasper's reaction was over the top but at least it shows his concern for Alice.

"Oh, it's nothing, Jasper. You can calm down now." Alice said as Jasper examined her arm.

Jasper gave her a final look before straightening up and looked at her directly.

"So…um… what brings you here?" Alice asked as she tucked a loose strand of her short hair behind her ear.

"Oh, yeah… I just want to… um… give this back to you. You kind of left it at the… um… at your desk during our History period so I decided to… give it back to you. Yeah, that's pretty much it." Jasper nervously said as he handed her a hot pink handkerchief.

Seriously, I want to yell at this two. The atmosphere around them is so awkward. How many more days, weeks, years or even decades will it take just for them to realize that they should start going out or even to talk normally without any shyness and all?

Alice took the handkerchief in his hands and it caused their skin to touch. Alice blushed again—just like always—while Jasper pulled away quickly.

Yeah, this two are hopeless. They are worse than Rose and Emmett. Let's say they express their passion a bit too much but still, they express it and let the other one to know their feelings. Unlike both of them, those two are a huge fan of hiding their feelings even though it is so obvious.

"You should just give it to me tomorrow morning at school. It that way, you don't have to trouble yourself going here just to give it to me."

"No it's alright… I sort of want to…um… see you again." Jasper looked down and scratched the back of his head.

Alice was speechless for the first time in history. She stared at him for a long time before saying something.

"That's… really good to… hear. Yeah, I'm glad to hear that. Really! So…um… yeah." Alice fumbled.

And there was silence.

"Hey, Alice! I better go now. Mom wants me to help her cook our dinner tonight. So, enjoy the time your life with your beloved." I excused myself.

"Bella, what did you say? Beloved? Hey, wait!" She turned around and looked at me.

"I'll call you later." I bid good-bye before opening their front door.

I looked back mouthed, "Enjoy!"

"Thanks!" She mouthed back.

I stood at the sidewalk for a while and then I smacked my palm on my forehead. I didn't bring my car and Alice is busy with Jasper right now so I can't disturb her to ask her to drive me home. How am I going to reach home now, stupid Bella? What the hell! This is going to be a long, long journey to home.

I arrived home just in time for dinner. I burst in our front door and then threw myself in our couch. I was breathing heavily. I ran for God knows how many miles.

"Bella, honey. Where have you been and what happened to you? You look exhausted." Mom said after she kissed my cheek.

"Exhausted is an understatement. I ran from Alice's house up to here." I sighed.

"Wow, that's amazing. I'm so proud of you." She laughed. "Why didn't you ask Alice to drop you home just like the usual?"

"It's a long story. So let me put it short. Jasper." I said while sitting up.

"Oh… are they finally together or what?" My mom smiled as she asked me about the two of them.

I swear my mom is the biggest fan of Alice and Jasper love team or 'Jalice' as she calls them. She always wanted to hear the latest news about their relationship status. In fact, if I ask her now to help me to do something for them to be a couple, she would gladly do anything in her power.

"Not yet." I smirked

"Are you planning something?"

"Even if I want to but there is no plan in the first place."

"Oh…" I can see a bit of disappointment in my mom's face.

"But there would be, if you will be so kind to help your most precious daughter." I smiled sweetly at her.

"I would love to, sweetheart but we should cook dinner now. We're lucky Charlie will be home late and that will give us a lot of time to prepare. We can still talk about our plan while we cook." She said before we went to the kitchen.

Dad arrived just in time for dinner. He told us about his day at work and so on. We ate peacefully on our dinner table like we always do. After eating, my mom and I washed the dishes and then went to the lounge to watch a movie or whatever my parents wanted to watch. Suddenly my phone beeped and I got a message from an unknown number. I opened the message and my eyes widen with disbelieve.

Good evening, my princess I hope you didn't miss me that much.

Excuse me, but who's this? I replied.

I already know who it might be but I wanted to make sure. After a few seconds my phone beeped again.

You're too polite tonight, princess. I'm your one and only prince who you almost run into this afternoon.

My prince? You're too full of yourself, Cullen. Plus, I don't believe in silly fairy tale characters and such so get lost.

Now that's the Bella that I know.

Can you just please tell me what do you want and where did you get my number?

Just like I told you earlier I asked the principal for your contact numbers. Do you want me to call you on your telephone? I'm sure your parents want to talk to me too.

Don't you dare! I don't want to hear your voice!

And he didn't reply. I let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly our telephone rang. Dad stood up to answer the phone but I beat him there.

"I'll get it. It's probably Alice so… yeah, let me talk to her." I smiled at him before picking up the phone.

"Get a life, Cullen!" I said as my opening statement.

"Oh… My dear Bella is expecting a call from the most famous Edward Cullen." A female voice said at the other line.

"Alice…" I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah, it's Alice not Edward. Why are you expecting his call, huh? That's out of the ordinary. You made me more curious about your relationship with him."

"Ugh, Alice! Give me a break! It just that—" I was cut off by the beep of my phone in my pocket.

I read the message from Edward.

Just teasing you, princess.

"Shit!" I mumbled under my breath.

"Huh? What did you say?" Alice asked.

"Nothing. Just wait for a second." I said as I typed my response to that jerk.

Fuck you! And I hit send.

"Why did you call, anyway?" There's still annoyance in my voice.

"Ouch, you don't want to talk to me now? Just for your information, you're the one who told me that you will call me later." She accused me.

"Oh, yeah I totally forgot it."

"Yeah, obviously. Anyway, this is the best night in my life! Did you now that Jasper told me this amazing story about civil war? Oh, yeah he also did a lot of sweet things to me. I almost melt right in front of him! Right then and there! But I tried to compose myself because it will be so embarrassing. And the best part is… He kissed me on the cheek before he went home! Did you hear me, Bella? He kissed me! I can sense it, we're leveling-up!"

Alice went on and on with her story and keeps on shrieking. I tried my best to give my opinions and replies but I rarely got the chance to say something because she talked non-stop. I swear she didn't pause to take a breath.

I woke up the next morning and the first thing I did was to look at my alarm clock.

"7:30. What, 7:30? Shoot, I'm so late!" I screamed at the sight in front of me. Thanks to Alice!

I untangled myself out of my blanket and stumbled out of my bed. I rushed into the bathroom and had the quickest shower in my entire life. I opened my closet and slid myself into a pair of jeans and my favorite dark blue hoodie. Before I went downstairs, I grabbed my black backpack and locked my bedroom door.

"Mom, dad? I'm going out now!" There was no response.

I went to the kitchen to grab something to eat along the way. A sticky note was on the fridge's door.

We might be home late so don't bother wait for us.

Have a nice day at school!

Love, Mom & Dad

"Great! Home alone again." I sighed as I grabbed an apple inside our fridge.

I grabbed my car keys from our dinner table and then went to the drive way. I slid inside my old red Chevy truck and threw my backpack in the passenger seat. I put my car keys in the ignition.

"What the fucking hell!" I screamed at the top of my lungs.

The fucking engine won't start. Nice timing, just when I desperately need to school fast. I tried it again and again and again but it won't start. I sighed and grabbed my backpack before going out the car. I slammed the door shut and grabbed my phone and speed-dialed Alice.

"Hello, Bella dear?" Mrs. Brandon answered.

"Oh, good morning Mrs. Brandon. Is Alice still there?" I asked.

"She already left and forgot her phone. Is there something you need?"

"Nothing. Thank you, Mrs. Brandon. Bye." I hung up.

Great, I have to go by foot today. I put in my earphones and started to sprint. In the middle of my way to school a silver Volvo suddenly pulled up beside me. I immediately stopped and looked at the car conspicuously. The driver's side window rolled down and revealed the Edward Cullen.

"Why am I so unlucky today?"

"Need a ride?" he asked with a crooked smile.

"No, thank you. I'm doing just fine. You can disappear now from my sight." I smiled back at him.

I tried to look fine and happy. I'm not letting him to ruin my day which is already ruined in the first place.

"You don't want to be late, right? So get in."

"No matter what I do I am already late and so are you." I said as I started to walk briskly.

He started his car and drove slowly so he could follow my pace. I gave him a disbelieving look.

"Seriously, stop doing this already!" I groaned.

"Just get in the car and everything will be over." He told me in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Tell me, what difference it will do?" I challenged.

"If you go to the school with me, I can figure something out so both of us will be excuse." He shrugged.

"So you're using your popularity now?" I looked directly at him now.

He frowned and his lips tighten in a thin line. He sighed and his face became immediately calm.

"Just get in." he said dismissively.

"You're not giving up, are you?" I rolled my eyes.

"Definitely not." He said proudly.

I threw my hands up in the air to show that I surrender. He got out the car and opened the door of the passenger seat beside him for me.

"Why do you always annoy the shit out of me?" I asked him before going in.

"I don't know. I just love the way you react. The facial expressions you give to me." He said with a shrug before closing the door behind me.

He got in and drove toward the highway. I just sat silently at the shotgun and looked at the car's window. After a few torturous seconds I looked up in the heavens with an expression saying, 'why me?'

Oh, how I love this day!

And that's it! Hope you liked it even though it is shorter than the previous chapter.

I'll do my best to update as soon as possible. Since, I'm quite busy with my studies so I'm not really sure when will be the next update.

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