DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!
Chapter 3
BPOV
I need a new job. My roommate Michelle was getting married in a month and was officially moving out of our 2 bedroom apartment in less than two weeks to move into Rodney's place so that way they didn't have to worry about any of that once they got married. Sure I had some money saved up. Shit, most of that money was what I took with me when I left Aro two months ago. More than half of that money was used to pay my portion of the rent and utilities since I had an extremely finding a job and now that I found one, I was working part time at a Starbucks inside a Macy's in the Midtown Mall. God my life sucks.
"Michelle?" I called out once I unlocked the door to our apartment and walked in, placing my bag and apron on one of the chairs in our dining room table. I guess Michelle was not home yet since no one answered. I should have realized that when I walked in and all the lights were off. She's probably sleeping over at Rodney's tonight. I looked at the clock on the microwave and saw that I was almost eleven. I decided to just get a glass of milk and go take a shower. Since I was new, they had me working the late shift and I had to close every time I was scheduled to work. Luckily, my co-worker Sandra had a doctor's appointment tomorrow and needed to come in later, so I took the chance and switch shifts with her.
I downed the glass of milk while getting my pajamas ready and set everything in the bathroom. I turned on the shower and let the steam fill the room while I looked at myself in the mirror. Originally my hair was cut into short layers sweeping around my shoulders. Once I left Aro, I bought some extensions and had them installed and dyed my hair a darker shade of brown. I loved my brown hair so I definitely didn't want to make a drastic change like that and now my hair was now at my lower back. I sighed and headed to take a quick shower. Once I finished I jumped into bed and quickly passed out.
The next morning, I quickly got dressed and my way to work. Luckily I didn't live so far from Starbucks it was 30 minutes walking. When I got to work, our district manager, Chuck, was there. As soon as I punched in, Chuck cleared his throat and said, "So Bella, as you know Rachel is going on leave in about two weeks and we are looking for a new manager to take over and I was wondering if you would be up for the job. " Rachel was pregnant and due in a few weeks so she was going on maternity leave. I think she was just going to quit altogether but she never mentioned anything.
"I would love to take over the position Chuck; I could definitely use the extra hours and money since I have to move out of my apartment soon." I told Chuck while I was tying my apron.
"Technically I would have to promote someone who has been here longer than a month but I am willing to make an exception for a favor in return." Chuck was running his eyes up and down my body and attempting to pull off a seductive smile. Chuck was 35, a little bit on the heavy set side and balding. "You are very attractive, you know." He ran his hand down my arm.
I cleared my throat a moved out of his reach. "I'm sorry Chuck, but am I getting the impression that you want me to sleep with you so that you can promote me to manager?" I asked distastefully.
"We can have some fun, you and I."
"Look Chuck, this is an extremely tempting offer but I am going to have decline." I said sarcastically. "I would not degrade myself to such a low level just to get a little bit of extra money and some extra hours at work."
Chuck crossed his arms and said "Bella, if you are not going to accept my offer, I'm afraid that I wouldn't be able to have you working here. I can't have you running to someone higher up and let them know of my little proposal."
"You know what, Chuck?" I said his name with a sneer, "Don't worry about having to fire me because I quit." With that I took off my apron and stormed out.
As I was walking home, silent tears started to roll down my cheeks. I looked through my black Nike drawstring bag trying to find my cell phone. As I'm looking for my cellphone, I come across the business card that this Edward guy gave me. I spent the rest of the way home debating whether or not to call him. Just yesterday I accused him of trying to hire me as a stripper or something equally degrading. He took me by surprise with his response. He seems so sure of himself with that bronze colored hair all wild and untamed like he just rolled out of bed, with those piercing and intense green eyes.
I decided to just put my pride aside and give him a call. What's the worst that could happen? He'll say that he's not interested and I'm back to square one trying to find a job. After 3 rings, he answered the phone.
"Cullen speaking." Edward answered.
"Hi – Edward, it's – umm Bella, from the Starbucks? You gave me your business card yesterday." I started rambling. I just shut up and let him respond.
"Oh, Bella, I knew you would call but just not so soon. How are you?"
"I'm doing well. Er, I was calling you because I was wondering if that job opening at your club was still available." I bit my bottom lip anxiously. I hope he just doesn't laugh at me and send me to go fly a kite.
"Yes, I do. Come by this afternoon around one for lunch? I can interview you then."
"Ok, great. I'll see you at one."
"The address in on the card, see you then." And the line clicked.
I looked at my watch and saw that it was just past ten in the morning. I needed to dress in interview appropriate clothing and needed to get all the way downtown. I rank sacked my closet and settled for a black pencil skirt and a white button down blouse and some black pumps. I took a curling Iron to the ends of my hair and applied some mascara, blush and some gloss.
I made it to downtown in record time even though I was taking the bus. I noticed that the name of the club was called "pLace". How original. It is a place after all.
I opened the door to the club and just when I was about to walk in, I was blocked by this big bulky guard dressed in all black.
"Excuse me mam, but where do you think you're going?" The guard asked with a stern voice.
"I have an appointment with Edward Cullen for a job opening. He told me to meet him here for lunch." I said nervously.
"Luis- she's okay, she's with me." Edward came down the stairs and walked over to me. "Hello Bella," he shook my hand "come with me, I'll show you around." I walked into the club and I see a crew cleaning up from last night's events. The club was elegant looking. Dark purples and gold drapery filled the walls. Tables and booth seating were along the walls. The bars are all in black and glass shelving to hold all the liquor bottles with lighting from all angles. I followed Edward up the stainless steel railed circular stair case into what looked more like the office section of the club.
"This is where we do all the work during the day. Set up meetings with DJ's, do marketing work along with payroll, and we also rent the place out for parties from time to time. Just yesterday we had the place rented out to this local designer that was showing his new line." Edward was explaining as we kept walking down to the end of the hall. He pointed to the left and said "This is my office," He continued walking and we stopped at the last office at the end of the hall. "And this here is your office. My sister in law Alice will take you to lunch and answer any questions that you may have. She will also explain what your job will be. "His phone chirped, he checked it and said, "I have a meeting to go to. Give me a call if you have any problems or if Alice gives you a hard time. She's tiny but forceful. Go ahead and make yourself comfortable and Alice will be here any minute." He turned and walked right out while typing away on his phone.
I looked around the office and I was stunned. Expensive looking art work lined the walls and a big bookcase in the corner. In the center of the room there was a giant mahogany desk that must weigh a ton and a brand new IMac sitting on top. I was just about to sit down in the plush leather office chair when a short young woman about my age with spikey black hair waltzed in with a huge smile on her face. This must be Alice.
"Hello, you must be Bella! My name is Alice and I am Edward's sister-in law. I pretty much handle the marketing and PR work around here as well as the interior decorating for his other two clubs. I also run the place when Edward isn't here." She was laughing. "I'm here to take you to lunch and explain your job specifications." She didn't even let me respond. She grabbed my hand and yanked me down the hallway.
Forceful indeed, this should be interesting.
A/N: EDWARD WAS VERY SHORT IN THIS CHAPTER. HE WAS A BIT DOUCHEY OVER THE PHONE WITH BELLA BUT WE ALL KNOW WHY. WE HAVE ALOT THAT IS GOING TO GO ON IN THE NEXT FEW CHAPTERS. BELLA NEEDS A PLACE TO LIVE NOW THAT HE ROOMY IS MOVING OUT. SOOOO I'LL POST ANOTHER ONE IN A COUPLE OF DAYS.. UNTIL THEN, JUST LEAVE ME A REVIEW AND GIVE ME SOME OPINIONS AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD TO SEE IN THIS STORY.. IM STILL WORKING ON MY OUTLINE OF THE DIFFERENT THINGS THAT ARE GOING TO HAPPEN SO THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. BUT DEFINITELY HAVE SOME SURPRISES IN STORE. SEE YA! :)