It was finally closing time and Mike and I were just locking up the front door, leaving for the evening.

"Goodnight Bella, thanks again for the help." He smiled and began to walk towards his car.

"Hey no problem Mike, See you tomorrow? " I wasn't sure if he closed tomorrow with me again or not.

"Yup, I'll be here. See you then." I waved and also headed to my truck.

I loved my truck. My dad had bought it for me when I first went to move in with him a few years ago. It was an old Chevy but it was perfect for me. Rustic and antique-ish just how I liked it. The only thing I hated about it was the ridiculous name plate Alice had made for it; she had one for me and one for her, a front license plate with my name in bright pink and purple letters. I couldn't tell her I hated it, it would break her little heart and I figured what the heck if it made her happy to give me this silly thing. Then why would I tell her no.

I walked around the back of my truck and when I looked up and noticed something hanging from my rear view mirror. It was a bad from the store. There was something in it. I checked around looking for anyone who might be standing there, but I saw no one.

"What the hell" for some reason it came of my mouth a bit louder then I had anticipated. Mike turned rolled down his window.

"Bella, Is everything ok. " He sounded a bit concerned.

"Yea Mike I'm fine." I grabbed the bag and opened my door, jumped into the cab and shut and locked the door. Mike drove off and I sat there staring at the cab.

After looking at the bag for 10 minutes I decided to open it thinking I knew what it might me, and as soon as it was open I sucked in a deep breath. The Ireland book, He bought me the Ireland book.

The drive home was weird. I was really in a daze. It`s a good thing we lived close to the store. I grabbed all my stuff and the B&N bag and headed into the house.

Alice`s parents Esme and Carlisle Cullen bought us a house when we moved here to go to school. They were what most people would call loaded but were the nicest people you could ever meet. I have known them most of my life. Alice and I met in 2nd grade and have been best friends ever since. So when we both got accepted to college here in Seattle they bought the house as a present for the both of us. I was beyond grateful. I loved them as if they were my own family and I knew that they loved me as a daughter as well.

"Alice, I'm home. Boy do I have a story to tell you. You won't believe…" when I turned the corner enter the living room I quickly saw way too much of jasper and spun around to cover my eyes. Jasper was Alice`s long time boyfriend. They had been together for almost 5 years. They were completely perfect for each other. He was the calm to Alice`s craziness.

"Oh Come on Guys. Jasper seriously, I don't need to see all that." I tried to say it without laughing... But I honestly couldn't. I ran into the safety of the kitchen and put my bags down, and turned to the fridge to get a bottle of water.

"Aww Bells, you know you secretly love looking at my butt. I see you. It`s ok. I know it`s Hott." He said it as I was just sipping on the water. It caught me off guard and I spit my water all over him in a fit of laughing.

"Gross Bells." I was dying. I was laughing so hard I couldn't think straight.

"Alright you too. Babe, You should probably head home anyway. You have an early day" she leaned up and kissed him.

"Your right." He kissed her back, reached over hugged and kissed me goodbye as well. Jasper has been a huge part of my life for so long. He was as close as a brother. I couldn't imagine not having him around. Alice walked him out and walked back into the kitchen, jumped up onto the counter and gave the "SPILL EVERYTHING" look.

I proceeded to tell her everything about meeting Edward, The green eyed wonder, and just when I was about to tell her what was hanging off my mirror.

"OH MY GOD, He bought you the book." She was looking down realizing her had was on the bag, she pulled it out and flipped through a few pages.

"Uhmm Bella, Did you happen to open the book?" Her face was beaming.

"No not really why?" I walked to stand next to her and that when I saw it. He had written on the inside cover.

Bella,

I hope you don't think me too forward but I knew this book was meant for you. Even though we have only met a bit ago, and spoke for only moments, I knew there was something about you. I hope this book finds you well and maybe I would get the honor of running into you again soon. Besides we have a trip to plan.

Always

Edward

P.S If you`d like, I'd really like the chance to talk to you again. I will be at your store again tomorrow, In the Café` at about 7pm. If you feel up to it, I`d love to have coffee or something with you. I hope to see you tomorrow. Until then.

Alice and I both let out a loud EEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKK and jumped up and down hugging each other. I don't know what was coming over me. I was giddy like a teenager. It was an amazing feeling. We stayed up a little while longer talking about tomorrow and what I was going to wear, although that was really one way conversation. Alice took over, pulling me into her endless closet pulling dress after dress after skirt out, throwing them on the bed trying to come up with the perfect outfit. We finally agreed on a nice button down blue blouse and a black pencil skirt and a pair of low black heals. It was as much of a compromise I was going to get out of Alice. It was about 2am when we finally got to bed. Sleep did not come easily, my mind was going a mile a minute trying to figure out how in the world I was this lucky. How was it that some amazingly gorgeous guy wanted to spend time with me, out of all people. It took awhile but I finally fell asleep. What seemed like a few minutes later actually turned into the morning, waking up to a jumping Alice.

"Bella, Bella. Come on. You have to get up. I need time, Time to make you irresistible. Come on. Get up sleepy Head. "

" Alice, If you know what is good for you, You have a rather large coffee sitting near my bed, Waiting for me. Because trust me, if you don't there will be hell to pay" I mumbled into my pillow trying to block that damn pixie out of my head.

"Honestly Bella, What type of best friend would I be if I didn't, now come on. It`s 9 I only have 4 hours to get you looking even more amazing then you already are. " I slid off the bed. Grabbed onto the coffee for dear life and was dragged into Alice`s Domain of Torture, otherwise known as her bathroom.

4 hours later and even I was surprised. I was still me but almost like the 2.0 version. She added slight eye makeup that make my normal brown eyes pop and a slight red lip balm that made my lips look a tad fuller. My hair was down in loose curls cascading down my back. I was in the Alice approved outfit and ready to leave for work just on time.

Alice gave me one last check before sending me on my way with her lip balm in bag for touchups.

I made it to work with 10 minutes to spare. Mike was in the office when he spotted me coming into the break room

"Whoa.. Bella, what the special occasion? I mean. You look so different." He was staring with an odd expression.

"Jee thanks Mike. Way to make a girl feel nice" I smirked at him and turned to my locker.

"NO I`m sorry. That's not what I mean. I meant, you look very nice, I've never seen you dressed like that before. It`s very nice" I could tell he was trying to be flattering but he wasn't exactly doing a good job.

"Thank you, Now if you`ll excuse me I have to get to work. " I laughed and walked out to the floor and punched in.

The day almost CRAWLED by. I was so bored I took a break, Something I hardly ever did, I usually only took a dinner break, Just for something to do. I took the chance to re apply my lip balm and check my hair. As I looked at my reflection, a thought struck me, what was I doing? This isn't me. Since when do I dress up for a guy? Since when do I really care?

What the Hell right. I mean. I'll probably not see him again after today anyway. So why not show off a little bit today.

Time finally started to move. The next thing I realized it was 6:45 and I was beginning to get nervous.

I looked up to the Café` and saw rather familiar Bronze hair sitting in a chair facing away from where I was standing. I called Mike told him I was taking my dinner and Punched out.

What the hell.

I walked up the stairs to the café` and tapped his shoulder, and smiled the biggest smile I think I have ever.

"Hello Edward"