AN: Wow, I asked for five and got thirteen reviews! Not too mention, over a hundred hits! So I must've done something right. Thank you for liking my idea, I'm very excited about this story that the events to follow has been playing in my head over and over it's getting hard to capture all of them and write! Anyway, here's the next chapter. ;)
Looking at her scarf then at the direction that she left, I grinned.
On the note, was written:
It's Bella.
Bella… Italian for beautiful… a name so fitting…
I was starting to like fall.
Chapter 2: Definitely Something
I went back to my apartment with the biggest smile on my face. I sat down on my couch and looked at the two items I was holding, a tiny note and a scarf… her note and her scarf…a smile crept up again. Bella's note… and Bella's scarf…
I examined the scarf, checking if there was a name written here or not. I was hoping that there was something like "Property of Bella insert last name" so that I had a chance of finding her. I wanted to see her again, and by telling me her name at the end…well, I must've done something right.
I stared at the green scarf in front of me and without thinking, I brought the article to my nose and inhaled and my senses got treated to a whiff of a floral bouquet, of something I couldn't put my finger on, but the fragrance was so lovely… so addicting… so full of mystery… just like her…
Freesias! And, lily of the valley and… wow, a hint of vanilla. I smiled. I wonder what it would feel like to hold her and inhale these scents from her…
Then I slapped my forehead, shaking my head from these thoughts. I was sounding more and more like a psycho by the minute.
I looked up at the ceiling and sighed deeply. I couldn't help it. It's like she drew me to her and is drawing me still. She was so fascinating…
After what seemed like minutes of brooding and chastising, my doorbell rang and there was an impatient rapping at my door. I rolled my eyes, this could only mean one thing…
"Edward? I know you're in there. It's freezing out here even in your hallway! You wouldn't let your sister freeze to death now, would you? Eeedwaard…"
I walked over to the door and opened it and was greeted by a tight hug from my tiny spiky haired baby sister.
I hugged her back. "Hi, Alice. Haven't seen you in a while."
She laughed then pulled out of the hug and gave my chest a smack. Ouch.
"Hello to you too. What was that for?"
She sighed then frowned, "That's for not getting the door faster. I was there knocking for five minutes!"
Five minutes? My forehead wrinkled, but I just heard her knock… was she bluffing or had I really not noticed…
She folded her arms across her chest and tapped her foot impatiently. "Pretending you didn't know is so not helping you right now."
"Oh. I'm sorry Alice. I guess I was just… preoccupied. I'm sorry."
She looked at me like I grew three heads.
Irked, I cocked an eyebrow. "What?"
"You're not going to fight me on this?" she asked in disbelief.
"Um…no. I'm sincerely sorry." I answered. I wasn't in the mood for banter.
Her eyes widened. "Wooow."
She then took off her coat and hung it in the rack as I closed the door.
She flopped on the recliner.
"So to what do I owe this pleasure of a visit?" I asked teasingly as I went into the kitchen to make hot cocoa.
"Oh, you know. Mom and dad practically begged me to see how you were and I might miss you too you know."
I chuckled. "Well, I'm fine and I am sorry that I haven't been calling as often but I'm stuck with my piece. I have zero inspiration… zip…noth- "
I didn't finish my sentence as a picture of Bella's smile popped in my mind and music started playing but my thoughts were cut when…
"OH!" Alice exclaimed. And I was jolted back.
"What is it?" I called out.
Then she giggled. Not a good sign.
"Why, Eddie, you never told me that… you had a girlfriend…"
Girlfriend? Now where did she get that idea? Unless… damn it! I completely forgot! Before I knew it I dashed to the living room but it was too late, Alice was already holding the scarf and reading the note.
I quickly snatched the note and the scarf from her and glowered.
She looked at me smugly and cocked an eyebrow. "Now I wouldn't say girlfriend, considering the note… so where did you meet, Bella?"
"It's none of your business." I said tightly.
"Edward, with a girl? It is so my business! This is news! Wait 'til I tell Esme! She'll flip! Or maybe I should tell Emmett as well ha-ha!"
I just glowered at her, then decided to close my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose.
Studying my face, Alice looked at me funny.
"You're serious. I've never had this reaction about a girl with you Edward. You must like her."
I sighed.
"So what's the hold up?" she asked. "Did you ask her out? You like her, don't you?"
I looked at her. There was no escape from this now.
"I think I like her Alice it's just…"
"Just what?"
"This piece of paper and this scarf is the only thing I know about her."
She looked confused. "I'm lost. I think you should start at the top."
I sighed then relayed to her everything that happened. She listened patiently, a feat for my babbling sister.
When I was done she grinned at me.
"Wow, despite being creepy psycho, you still managed to get her name."
"Hey! I resent that!"
She laughed, "I was only joking. So she didn't speak at all, not once?"
I shook my head. "No. But… she still managed to answer me with but a look…" I smiled at that thought.
"You're smiling. This is definitely something. I can see it."
"But Alice, I want to see her again but I don't know how I can possibly find her with just her first name that I think is short for something and a scarf!" I sighed exasperatedly.
She smiled sympathetically then patted my arm.
"You have it bad, I can tell."
I rolled my eyes.
Then I saw her eyes sparkle, and her mouth turn up into a smile of knowing.
"What?" I asked nervously. And excitedly. She had a light bulb moment.
"How badly do you want to meet her?" she asked sneakily.
I looked at her square in the eye. "I want nothing more than to see her again."
"Good."
"Huh?"
"It's settled then."
"What's settled?"
She rose from her chair.
"Hey!"
She patted my arm and smiled.
"You'll see her again. I have a hunch you'll do," she told me. And no one ever doubted an Alice hunch. So I smiled at her.
"You really think so?"
She took her coat from the rack and put it on.
"I know so," she said confidently.
"I'll be in the neighborhood. I'm staying with a friend of mine, and go over a few deals with my clothes and do some shopping. Give me a ring, whenever."
Oh, this was a business trip and a leisure trip for Alice I guess. Her clothing designs were hot topic and there were a lot of offers for them.
I walked over to her and gave her a hug.
"Drop by anytime."
She kissed me cheek. "Thanks, I will. See you, bro. And call mom, she misses you! And I'm sure Dad and Emmett too. Emmett is taking a break from being a lawyer and just chilling at home."
"I'll keep that in mind. Take care."
"I will, love yah bro."
"Love you too, call me if you need me, okay Alice?"
She laughed. "Of course. See yah!"
Then she left and I closed the door.
"I have a hunch you'll see her again."
Alice's voice rang through my head for the rest of the evening. She doesn't know how much I wanted that to happen.
I saw Bella's smile on my head again and dashed to my piano.
I had inspiration now, definitely.
Bella.
AN: Will Edward see Bella again as Alice said? We'll see. So, should i still continue? Review and let me know. Can you help me reach 20 reviews, if it's ok? Thanks for reading. :)
