Chapter 2 – promotion

EPOV

I pulled into the car park of Jasper's work. I saw Jasper waiting for me. I got out of my car and walked over to him. He looked straight at me.

"Glad you could finally make it… I have a new worker today and I need to meet her" Jasper complained.

"Chill out I am here now alright?"

"How sad are we? We did this in high school; meet up to have a fag. Then go back to are work or class back then"

"Good times" I laughed.

At the same time we got a cigarette out and lit up. This is a fitly habit and I have tried so hard in the past to quit… but it is too hard. I never smoked in the hospital smoking area. But Jasper never smoked in front of Alice. She doesn't know he still smokes; she thinks he quit. He did but then he caved in again.

"You are looking forward to tonight? Have you got a date?" Jasper asked me. I sighed.

"I really don't see why we have to through a party just because I got a promotion and no I don't have a date… should I need one?" I said frustrated.

"It's not everyday that my best mate becomes a doctor and yes you do need a date. You are a hot 27 year old, your smart… charming and know wonder you got the job"

"But which girl would I take?" I asked.

After my daily fag break with Jasper, I went back to the hospital to sort out patients records. I walked into my office and logged on to my computer. I had an email from Emmett's girlfriend Rosalie.

To: .uk

From: Rosalie_.uk

Subject: PARTY!

Hey Edward, it is your favourite person in the world- ME! So about tonight can I set up with a friend? You need a date. Please! She is really pretty. Her names Bella and she is new at my work. Please, do it for me! Please Edward!!!

Rosalie x

To: Rosalie_.uk

From: .uk

RE: PARTY!

Rosalie… the answer is NO! I am not letting you set me up, I okay by myself at the minute. Of I change my mind I will let you know. Promise and you never do anything for me why should I do anything for you!

Edward.

I didn't get a reply. Most people I knew tried to set me up with some. But I really don't need some in my life right now. There was a knock at my office door. Tanya walked came in.

"Edward… I have Mr Smith's medical records for you" she said placing them on my desk.

"Thanks Tan… I have a lot of work to do so would you mind?" I lied.

"Of course, Edward I was wondering could I go as your date for tonight's party?" she asked.

"Erm… Tanya… I… I have already got a date. Her names Bella" I lied again.

"Oh okay" she replied leaving the room.

Shit, shit, shit, shit and double shit. Why did I do that?I need to call Rosalie and get her to ask Bella to come to the party. Her phone was off. Why did I lie, I could of just said no. I tried Rosalie's phone again. JASPER! I called Jasper and thank god he answered.

"Edward, what do you want?" He asked.

"Jasper is Rosalie with you?"

"Erm, yeah why?"

"Can you put her on for me?" I asked.

"Hold on a sec…" I could hear them talking in the back ground. What was taking them so long? Just give her the phone!

"Hello Edward" Rosalie finally answered.

"Rosalie… I need you to invite Bella as my date" I asked.

"Why…I thought you were okay by yourself"

"You see to get out of going with a women at my work I said I had date with Bella"

"Naughty boy Edward, sure I will ask her for you. You will really like her"

"Nothing serious okay? Let her know that" I said.

"Will do… maybe you could finally have sex. It has been what? Three years?"

"How do you know that? EMMETT!"

"It might have come out. See you tonight bye" she said then hung up.

That is proberly really sad but yeah I haven't slept with anyone in three years and 4 months. I have a really serious relationship for four years. But we split after we just grew apart. I still see my ex, Jessica now and then. But since her that has been know one. It hasn't bothered me, I have just been to busy in my work. But thinking about it I really need some love. My penis has been missing out.

I drove to my parent's house. They were in, great. My mother Esme expect me or Alice or Emmett to visit her each day. Today I copped out for the visit. I will be seeing her tonight any way so I don't see the point but my father Carlisle insisted in visiting her. I knocked on the door and was greeted by a tight hug from my mother. "Edward… I have missed you"

"Missed you too mum"

"How's my oldest" she asked me.

"Mum… how am I your oldest?"

"You came out my womb first" she replied. I looked at her… no I didn't.

"Mum Alice came out first, 2 minutes later Emmett then me. I am your youngest" I told her.

"Really? Oh yes your right… your so smart" she said going into the kitchen.

I sat in the lounge. My parents have lived in this house since they were married and that was 29 years ago. Recently my mum has had these little moments with each of us. She wanted grand children and neither of us was planning on having any soon; especially me. I know Alice wants children, but I am not sure about Emmett. Mother came back into the room with two cups of coffee. She sat next to me and took a sip of her drink.

"So Edward dear… do you have a special someone for tonight's party?" she asked. I sighed. "Edward it is time to settle and start a family… your not getting any older" I sighed again.

"Mum listens. I do have a date for tonight. But it is nothing serious okay so don't get your hopes up"

"OH! What's her name? What's her job? Where did you meet her?" chill with the questions. "Her names Bella, she works for Jasper at the bank and I haven't met her yet. Rosalie set us up"

"Maybe she could be the one" Mother said nudging me.

"I said it is nothing serious"

What is it with people taking things so serious?

I drove home after a very annoying meeting with my mum. I arrived home and took a very long shower. I wrapped a towel around my waist and walked into my living room. I fell back on the sofa and flicked through the channels. I decided to leave Maury on. My phone went off on the coffee table. I had a text from Rosalie, I read it.

Great news, Bella can come tonight. I will point her out. X

I smiled to myself; this might be an alright evening. I looked at the clock, it was eight o clock. I went upstairs and put on my suit. It was black with a white shirt. I loosely put my tie on around my neck. I gelled my hair up and left for the party.

Alice insisted on planning the party so I let her. I arrived at the venue in town. I parked my car and walked towards the main entrance. I looked across the car park and saw a reddy brown truck parked. It was horrible; looking ancient. I ignored it and walked into the party. Most people were here. I was greeted by my friends and family. I thanked Alice for what she had done. I needed to find Rosalie. Where was she? I grabbed a beer from the bar and mingled with the crowd. I looked over and saw Tanya looking at me; I smiled but turned away soon after.

"Congrats bro… I am proud" Emmett said coming up behind me and slapping me on the back.

"Thanks Emmett... can you get promotions at the gym?" I asked.

"I don't know… I haven't got one" and we both laughed.

Seriously where was Bella? My mother keeps looking at me and so does Tanya. I need to find Rosalie. "Edward? Look at her" Emmett said. I turned around and saw a beautiful, breathe taking woman walk in the room. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She had pale skin, long brunette hair and was wearing a black dress that showed off her curves. "Wow" I replied.

"I know right" Emmett said.

"You have Rosalie..."

"I can still look though" he replied laughing. Jasper joined us shortly after.

"Jasper look at that stunner" Emmett said pointing to the women.

"Who… oh her, oh she works for me, her names Bella Swan. She's the girl Rose set you up with" Jasper said. I nearly dropped my drink.

"Remind me to thank you later" I replied.

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