I would have had this chapter up sooner, but since western Washington was hit hard with a snow storm, my internet went out. I just got it back this morning, and I immediatly went to post this chapter! Enjoy!

Chapter 2: EPOV

I rubbed my hands together, using the friction to heat my cold hands. The streets were nearly deserted and I was beginning to wonder if she wasn't coming.

Just as I thought that, I looked down the street to see her coming down the road, her heels clicking softly on the icy pavement. She slipped occasionally, barely catching herself.

I felt my phone buzz in my pocket, and I knew it was Alice wondering if I had completed the job. She was back at our house, disapproving of what I was about to do.

She was closer now, the exquisite woman who I have been watching for two weeks. I moved a bit towards the street to get a better look.

Her long brown hair that went down to her waist was pulled back in a blue butterfly clip, that held only part of her hair up, while the rest blew softly in the wind. Her deep brown eyes were wide and cautious as she made her way down the street. She tied her black trench coat a little closer to her slim body, tying it tighter to keep out the chilly air. Her skirt went down to her knees, which was also black, and her calves were covered in dark nylons. Her black shoes had an inch high heel. Even though she looked like she was going to a funeral, she still looked beautiful.

But that wasn't the mission.

When she was right next to where I was standing, I spoke, revealing myself. "Your Bella Swan right?"

She stopped immediately, not moving an inch, not to turn to the sound, nor to run. She just stood there, frozen, as if the cold had gotten to her.

I waited for her to do something, to speak, or to run. If she ran, then she ran, and Alice and I would have to try another plan. But I really hoped that this plan worked.

After a minute, she slowly nodded, looking almost as if she were about to cry, but scared to do so, but not quite answering my question. Since I knew it was her, I continued.

"I would like to speak to you, if you'd let me. I promise not to hurt you, or even lay a finger on you, if you'd prefer. I have a proposition for you. My sister Alice and I have a, well, an interesting job occupation, and we get no credit for our work. We believe that it is unfair, and, upon hearing about you, we decided that you were the person that we wanted to tell our story. Would you?" I asked in my most persuading voice.

She finally looked over to where I was standing, out of any light, in the shadows. Her eyes were wide, but calm.

"Um… I guess. I am kind of busy with my work and all, but I can certainly try. What kind of work do you do?" She asked her voice beautiful, and soft.

"That I shall elaborate on later, but I must go now. I will be in contact with you when we have news worth telling." And with that, I gave her one last look, and then walked down the long alley without another look back at Bella.

BPOV

I stared after the man, as he walked slowly, in no hurry, down the dark alley.

I quickly made my way to the door of my apartment building, shaking as I put the key in the keyhole. I shut the door and climbed the stairs as fast as I could, stopping at the third floor. I went up to the third door on the right, number thirty three, and opened the door to my apartment.

Once inside, I double dead bolted the door, walked up to the windows checking to see if they were locked, then closing the blinds and shades. Once my whole apartment was secure, I felt a little bit better.

I couldn't help but think about the man from the alley. What does he do? Why was he so shady? Why did they want me?

I could only assume the worst as I got ready for bed. I hadn't been able to get a good look at him.

I knew that he was tall, and muscular.

My phone rang, Rosalie calling me to make sure that I was home safe.

"You must be a popsicle, Bella, it was so cold!" She exclaimed.

"Yeah, she must have froze her ass off!" Emmett said loudly. There was a thump, then an "OWW! What the hell was that for!?!"

"For being such an ass!" Rosalie said, and I could hear the smirk in her response.

"But you know you love this ass…" Emmett said, kind of sweetly, but also kind of sickening.

"Yes I do, my big teddy bear…"

I cut them off before I had to listen to more, because I knew where that was going.

"Hey Rose, I have to go, talk to you later, bye!" I pressed the end button and put it back in its cradle. I took two towards the kitchen, when the telephone rang again.

I sighed and looked at the caller id. Jasper.

"Hello grand central station, how may I direct you call?" I asked in my receptionist voice.

"Hey Bella, what's up?" Jasper asked.

"Nothing much Jasper, what about you?"

"I just got home from probably the worst date ever! The girl, Gianna, was throwing herself at me way too much! Her hair looked like straw was sticking out of her hand, and her eyes held no life! And she talks way too much to be legal! She just carried on and on about herself! I don't think I said more than two words, and those were 'Check Please!'"

Most people would be done by now, but Jasper wasn't. I listened to him ramble on about his job, which is an antique shop in Seattle, and about how neither the Seahawks nor the Mariners can win a single game! He talked for about an hour until he finally had to go.

"Thank god!" I said after I ended the call. "Jasper, I think you talked my ear off!" I said to no one.

As I was rubbing my ear to get the circulation back, I walked to my bedroom, rechecking the windows and the door to the patio were locked. I lay down in my soft bed, very tired.

I couldn't help but think about that man from the alley. He size scared the shit out of me, yet it wasn't enough to keep me from getting a good night sleep, but it was enough to keep that awful feeling in the pit of my stomach, long into the morning hours.

One Month Later

My questions are still unanswered, and I have heard nothing from him.

And I was beginning to wonder if I ever was. I shouldn't even be thinking about it.

But I don't even know his name. Nothing like a good mystery to keep you up at night. (Yes that is from Twilight!)

The over cast clouds outside my window made the view dull and uninteresting. The story I was writing did nothing to help my mood.

I had the awful feeling again, anticipation getting the better of me. It gave me a slight head ache.

Since it was 4:00, I decided to head home. I bundled up warmly, and walked to my apartment.

I laid down on my bed, closing my eyes.

I was woke by the sound of the telephone. I reached over to the night stand, where the only light in the room was my clock and the screen from the phone. The caller id said unknown name and number.

"Hello?" I answered wearily and groggy.

"Hello Bella," That velvety voice said. I nearly dropped the phone in surprise and shock.

It was his voice!

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