Hello! Yes people this is what you think. Second Chapter! *Dance* So yeah, just like the first one, I won't be even writing the 3rd chapter until I see 20 reviews or more.

Hope you all like this chappie.

Chapter 2

Three weeks had passed. Everything about my past haunted me; the way I had yelled at Edward haunted me. It didn't feel right, it didn't feel like me - but then again, he made me this way. He made this hole in my chest and now hate grew inside.

For the past three weeks I'd been alone. Derek had left me and I walked every hallway alone. Every time his eyes showed nothing but pity for me.

School was over now. It was the first day of summer and I no longer had to see Edward's face. I needed time to get over the high school drama.

Like any normal teenager, I found a summer job selling vitamins. My uncle owned a store, so when he heard I needed a job he offered me one. It wasn't the ideal job, but I needed the money.

My parents, seeing me being responsible, decided to take two months off. They left yesterday to renew their marriage. So I was a 16 year old girl alone in the house for two months. Life couldn't get any better.

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"I'm going to get some boxes in the back, you stay here and if anyone comes in please put on a smile and try to sell," my uncle barked as he went out the back door of his store.

My uncle always reminded me of a coach; he barked a lot, he loved sports and vitamins. His store was just like him. Sporty. The room was decorated with sports posters and the wall were a navy blue. The only thing that was bad about him was that he was broke. I guess no one told him that not many people cared about vitamins, or that if they did they went to some cheap place to buy them. I was starting to wonder if working here was such a great idea after all.

For two hours I stared at the shoe store next door, watching men going in and coming out with at least 3 pairs of shoes. "Bella!" barked my uncle, making me jump with surprise.

"What?" I said, a little shaken.

"I'm going to a game after this and I need you to get me some sneakers from the store next door," he said as he slapped 50 bucks in my hand.

"Okay," I said and hopped off my chair and walked over. As I walked in the strong smell of new shoes slapped my nose. It was weird how strong the smell was, but at the same time it was appealing. As I passed, I glanced at some sneakers but since I knew nothing I decide to make my way to the counter.

"Excuse me" I said as I leaned on the white counter. A young man, taller than I, was checking out some baseball caps. I could only see his back but I could tell he was handsome. His scent was sweet yet rich; it intoxicated me.

"Can I help..." The man stopped as soon as he turned around and saw me. His eyes burned into mine as we stared at each other in disbelief. "Jake?" I asked.

"Bella!" He roared with happiness as he ran around the counter and hugged me. Still a little surprised, I hugged him back.

"I thought you were away playing some baseball," I said as he let me down.

"I was, but came back to be with my old man for a while," he said with a grin.

"Oh, I'm happy to see you," I giggled as I threw myself at his arms and hugged him.

"I'm happy to see you too" he laughed. "So, what can I help you with?" he asked, in full selling mode.

"I'm here because my uncle needs some sneakers" I said with a smile.

"That's my department" A velvet voice mumbled from behind me. A shiver ran down my spine as the voice enticed me.

I turned around, just to find Edward, standing there, looking at me. "Yeah, that's right. My friend, Cullen is in charge of that" Jake said.

"What sneakers do you want?" He asked.

"Whatever is 50 bucks," I said. He gave a short nod and walked away.

"So, what are doing here?" Jake asked as I turned around once again. Talking to Edward had taken my breath away, it had made my heart pound again and my knees began to tremble. His presence had shaken my very core, and it frightened me.

"I work with my uncle" I whispered.

Jake, a past I'd forgotten, was here; and now Edward, a past I desperately wanted to go away, was here as well. Couldn't life just give me a break?