Disclaimer: All of the wonderful characters in this story are owned by the brilliant Stephanie Meyer.
Chapter Two – Dreaming
Bella's POV
Previously…
The man continued to question me and ask if I was all right. And I nodded slowly, my head spinning slightly. I started to get up and he grabbed my arms, helping me get up. I thanked him quietly and started to turn to open the door to the café.
I felt a gentle hand on my arm. "Wait!"…
I took a deep breath before turning to meet the eyes of the handsome stranger.
"I'm sorry, I have to get back to work" I said, cutting him off. With that, I opened the door and went in, taking another deep breath as I did. I wasn't sure I could handle the feeling that was growing in the pit of my stomach. I managed to put a smile on my face and I walked back to work.
"Are you okay? You've been gone for an hour. I was about to send out a search team." Angela asked, a worried look in her eyes. I tried to give her my most convincing 'I'm okay' smile and got back to work.
"Really, I just felt a little light headed. Sorry for taking so long." I replied, hoping that she wouldn't see the pain in my eyes. Alice always said that one look into my eyes and she could tell everything I was feeling. "An open book" she had said.
The day passed slowly and I couldn't wait to get out of there after the incident in the alley. My mind refused to behave itself. All I could think about was him. He probably didn't even notice me. I shook my head, trying to remove the image of his face from my mind. I sighed, having no success once again.
When I finally got home I was too tired to even think about eating. I grabbed a Dr. Pepper out of the fridge and sat on the couch, pulling out my laptop as I did. I pulled up my email and started to go through the 359 messages in my inbox. I never bothered to check it but since I had the house to myself with nothing to do, sorting through my inbox seemed like the thing to do. Taking another sip of my soda and almost choked as I read the screen in front of me.
Subject: I'm sorry.
Sender: Rosalie Hale
Bella,
I know you have no reason to even open this after what I did to you. I can't even begin to say I'm sorry for treating you like that. If you can find it in your heart, please forgive me. I would really love to see you, or hear from you. I understand if you can't forgive me. I'm so sorry Bella.
-Rose
As I stared blankly at the screen, my mind went back to the last time I saw Rose.
Flashback
I could feel my chest rip in two as I saw them holding hands and walking into the movie. A sob escaped my lips and I started to turn as I heard my name.
"Bella! Bella please wait! I can explain!" I kept walking. Rosalie, one of my best friends was on a date…with him. The man I was in love with. While I hadn't told her yet, she knew. She knew before I even did. I shuddered at the thought of even confiding in her after this. Of course he had no idea.
"How could you Rose?" I said, tears streaming down my face. I didn't wait for an answer and I ran to my car, locking the doors and taking off.
I didn't make it home before I broke down sobbing. I pulled over to the side of the road and cried till I couldn't cry anymore.
End Flashback
I slammed my computer shut, probably a little harder than necessary, but I was too mad…shocked…confused. I didn't really know. When I reached my room I turned the radio on, not wanting to listen to my own thoughts.
Can you leave me here alone now?
I don't wanna hear ya say, that you know me
That I should be always doin what you say
Cause I'm tryin to get through today
And there's one thing I know
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about me
Don't wanna figure this out
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about nothin
Don't wanna talk this one out
I won't let you bring me down cuz i know
i dont wanna think about you
i dont wanna think about you
When I wake up here tomorrow
Things will never be the same, cause I won't wait
Cause you won't change, and you'll always be this way
Now I'm gonna get through today
And there's one thing I know
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about me
Don't wanna figure this out
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about nothin
Don't wanna talk this one out
This time, I won't let you bring me down
Won't let you shut me out
This time I know, I don't wanna think about you
Runaway, runaway, running as fast as I can
Runaway, runaway, I'll never come back again
(Run away, away)
Run away, run away
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about me
Don't wanna figure this out
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about me
Don't wanna talk this one out...
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about me
Don't wanna figure this out
I don't wanna think about you
Or think about nothin
Don't wanna talk this one out...
This time I won't let you bring me down
(Bring me down)
Won't let you shut me out
(Shut me out)
This time I know...I don't wanna think about you
Runaway, runaway, i dont wanna think about you...
Runaway, runaway...i dont wanna think about
you... (Don't want to think about you)
Runaway, run
I let out a little laugh at how much this song fit my life right now. I sighed and turned the radio off and switched on my CD player, waiting for the familiar tune of Claire De Lune to float through the speakers.
As I drifted off to sleep, I thought for a brief moment about the handsome stranger in the alley…
Her we are folks, another chapter, another day. I wasn't intending to make it so short, but I was excited about the chapter and wanted to get it to you ASAP. Thanks for reading, and I do hope you leave a review. I should have the next chapter up by Wednesday. (Here's hoping!)
Thanks!