Thanks to my Editor Marie. Lots of Love

Chapter 3

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The last month and a half the green eyed god that I lovingly refer to as Richard cranium has made my life a living hell. If it wasn't close to Christmas I would so tell him off. But then again I really need this job.

"Alice. I love this dress. It's so sexy and Christmassy at the same time."

"Seriously. You like it? Jasper didn't I was going to take it back. Said it reminded him of a nighty. Take it."

"I could never."

"Seriously take it. I think it would look great on you with your mile long legs. I think you could even wear your dr. martens with it and it would look great."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah it will be our little secret. How's work?"

"Well Richard Cranium has killed any chance I have at a social life." Alice stopped flipping through the clothes in her closet and turned to me. The look on her face was priceless. "What? Where did you come up with a name like that?"

"Well he's a dick head. Dick is short for Richard and well cranium is another name for head. I know I think too much. But dick head is so over used."

Well whatever. Here's your invitation to my birthday party. You are coming no excuses."

"But..."

"Club is going to be closed that night anyways. Besides me and Jasper will pick you up."

"OK. Well I'm going to take this awesome dress home and get some sleep. See you Friday night. What time are you picking me up?"

"How about 6?"

"Ok we are usually out of the office by 430 any ways on Friday." I walked to the bus stop and decided to walk the three blocks home. It was nice out for a December night. Friday was Alice's birthday then the next Friday was Christmas and then New Years. Then the next weekend was my birthday. So much celebrating to do. I walked into my apartment and hung the dress in my closet already deciding to wear it to Alice's birthday party. I logged onto the internet and checked the status of my airline tickets. I couldn't believe I would be flying to LA to see dad. When I went to UCLA for school dad packed up and moved to LA with me. He said he was tired of rain and snow and wanted sunshine and tans for a while. He never moved back. He signed the house in Forks over to Shathan for when he returned from service. I curled in bed with my Star Wars novel and read til I passed out. I awoke to the alarm going off. Another work week. Yee Haw. I dressed the part, packed my lunch and headed out.

******Friday Evening 3:45PM********

"Aeryn, you can go. Everyone is leaving early anyways. The company party will be next Thursday here in the party room."

"Goodnight Mr. Cullen."

"How many times do I have to tell you my dad is Mr. Cullen? I'm Edward."

"Sorry Mr…. Edward."

"Good night Aeryn. Have a great weekend." I ran home and showered and dressed in the pretty little silver dress that Alice gave me. I put on my doc martens and she was right they did look good with it but I opted for some silver ballet flats instead. I fixed my hair in soft curls and light make up on my face. I was grabbing my bag when the doorbell rang. It was Alice.

"You ready?"

"Yup."

"This place is amazing. Well let's go." I grabbed my gift and followed her down to their car. They were driving a huge white Escalade.

"Awesome ride!"

"Jasper just bought it for me for my birthday."

"Jasper, you have any brothers?"

"Ha ha. No ma'am I don't." We drove for about 30 minutes laughing and singing along to the radio. We turned into a wooded drive that would have been missed if you weren't looking for it. It was hidden well. The driveway was gorgeous, but the house at the end was breathtaking.

"This is your parents' house?"

"Yea I grew up here. You'll love the inside." We parked in front and walked up to the step. The door immediately opened and a man in a suit ushered us inside. "Your coat madam?" I handed him my coat and followed Alice and Jasper to a large room and about had a heart attack. There in front of me was Carlisle Cullen.

"Aeryn meet my mom and dad. Esme and Carlisle Cullen. And my brother Emmett and his wife Rosalie, who is also Jasper's twin sister."

"You never said this was your family."

"What?" About the time Alice opened her mouth. I heard the voice I would recognize in my sleep.

"Sorry I'm late. Had something to take care of at the office." He was breathtaking in dark jeans and a green button up that brought out those sexy god like jade and emerald eyes. He stopped when he seen me. "Aeryn, how nice to see you. I didn't know you were a friend of the devious pixie."

"Well if I knew she was your sister I definitely wouldn't be here." I pulled Alice by the arm out to the patio. "Why didn't you tell me Richard cranium was your brother?"

"Well in all honesty, you never told me where you worked. If you had I would have said something. And seriously if you knew he was my brother you wouldn't be my friend?" The look in her eyes showed how much I hurt her. I took a deep breath and sighed.

"No Alice you could be the devil himself and I think I would still be your friend. I was just upset at seeing him. He's not so bad just irritating to a fault."

"No offense but you have lasted a lot longer than any other PA he has ever had."

"Seriously?"

"Yea. He's harsh. I can understand why you call him Richard cranium. I've called him a lot worse."

"Girls dinner is being served."

"Yes dad." As rotten luck would have it I was seated next to him. This is going to be torture. After dinner was over out came the cake.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Alice, happy birthday to you."

"Happy birthday little monkey baby." Alice slapped Edward upside the head as Emmett laughed.

"This is what I get for growing up with two Neanderthals. When is your birthday Aeryn?"

"Um December 28th."

"Then it's all set. We are having you a party. No ifs ands or buts." I knew there was no arguing with her when she got that look on her face.

Here it is Thursday again and we are having a huge party. We were to bring a male gift and a female gift for the secret Santa thing they did every year on top of a wrapped toy for the toy drive that they did for the orphanage. Our gifts were assigned numbers and put into numerical order. We then drew a number out of the appropriate bag. You know man or woman bags. It all seemed like elementary school to me but hey I guess they have been doing this since the company started. Guess who drew my number? If you guessed Richard cranium aka green eyed god you were right. Luckily I got the same thing for a man or a woman. A $100 dollar gift card to iTunes. Who doesn't like music? I drew number 102 and got a gift card to some clothing store I didn't recognize. I ducked out after gift exchange and ran home, changed into jeans and a t-shirt and called a cab. I arrived at the airport a little early so I waited for my plane to be called. After waiting for what seemed forever they announced that a snow storm was moving in and the planes would be delayed for a few days. Damn it. I was so looking forward to seeing dad