AN: (peeks out from hiding spot) Hi to anyone who still bothers to be invested in this story! I know that this has been a SUPER DUPER long time coming. And if or when you post a review, don't bother saying how long you had to wait, because I had to wait too for this chapter to come out of hiding in my head. Unfortunately that pesky little thing called life decided to get in my way for a while. Anyway, I'll save you the sob stories and drama and just get to the chapter. I will say that I have been trying out different things but nothing felt right until this popped into my head. This is before Bella found out about everything.

Enjoy!

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Flashback: 4 weeks ago

Bella

(On the phone) Tanya: Hey Bella! I just had a cancellation from a client and am suddenly in desperate need of a lunch partner! What do you think?

Bella: Sure! I was just about to head out to eat anyway! What place did you have in mind?

Tanya: How about that cute little bistro on 45th street? The one with the incredible chicken ceasar salads and the hot waiter?

Bella: (laughs) Sure! Meet you there in 10?

Tanya: Perfect. See you then. Bye!

Bella: Bye!

Bella packed her stuff quickly, knowing if she didn't get out now she would be hassled with another huge workload. Bella rushed to her car and drove to the restaurant. Seeing that she got there before Tanya, she made sure to let the hostess know there was one more for her party who would be arriving shortly. Bella sat at the table she was shown to and ordered drinks for both her and Tanya. She sat for a few minutes, relaxed in the quiet.

Getting lost in her thoughts, Bella didn't notice Tanya was there until she plunked down her things and heaved a huge sigh, jolting Bella into the present.

"Whew! Thanks for getting us a table!" said Tanya.

The waiter came with their drinks as Tanya was taking off her coat. "And you already ordered me my fav drink! You are seriously the best, Bella!"

The waiter smiled down at the two women. "Are you two ready to order or do you need a few minutes?"

Bella said, "I think I'll have the mushroom ravioli. I haven't had it in a while."

Tanya said, "I'll have you chicken ceasar salad, dressing on the side."

The waiter jotted down their orders. "Alright. I will be back with those in a bit."

When the waiter left, Tanya leaned over the table slightly, sipping on her drink. "So, how does it feel being engaged?! I am so happy Edward proposed to you last night! How was it? What did he do? Was the sex incredible?"

"Tanya! One question at a time!" Bella laughed. "It feels wonderful. Like I'm on cloud freaking nine! He was very romantic and the sex was phenomenal. That's all you get."

"What?! Come on! I am you bestie! Your pseudo sister! You are obligated spill this kind of stuff to me, missy!" Tanya huffed jokingly.

"You will hear a about it at our engagement party on Friday, ok?" Bella said as the waiter came out with their food order. "Our lunch is here."

Bella ad Tanya began to eat, the conversation lulling for a few minutes. Once the two women had sated their initial hunger, Tanya spoke up.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you! I met someone."

"Really Tanya? That's great! Who's the lucky guy?" Bella said enthusiastically.

"Meh. You don't know him. I met him at this party a month or so ago. He's really into me." Tanya shrugged.

"Why do I feel there is a but or something coming?" Bella sighed.

"Well, honestly, he's kinda blah. Not all that memorable. However, he is conveniently filthy rich, and that I could seriously be into." Tanya grinned.

"So your plan is to get him to fall enough for you so he will give you stuff, or even marry you." Bella said.

Tanya nodded. "Basically. I'm shooting for the first part. The second, we'll see."

"Really, Tanya? Haven't you learned you lesson from last time?" Bella said, exasperated.

"I have, actually. I'm just going to be smarter about it this time. There is a little snag in the plan, though." Tanya winced.

"What?"

"He's supposedly taken."

"So you're seeing someone who already has someone else?" Bella asked.

"Yup. And normally I wouldn't be all that worried. I mean, look at me." Tanya gestured to herself. It was true, though. She had a body that men wanted and sometimes would go to extremes for.

"So what's the problem? What's different about this one?" Bella wondered.

"He seems attached. I don't know why, she's nothing special. Not even all that pretty. I don't see it, but apparently they've been together for a while, so…" Tanya trailed off.

"Well, I'm sure you'll nab him and leave her completely heartbroken in no time." Bella chuckled sadly, shaking her head at Tanya.

Said woman held up her mostly empty drink. "One can only hope."

Their glasses clinked.

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AN: One guess who the guy is that Tanya is talking about. And all I can say right now about her is that she is one twisted sister. Wonder what happened "the last time"? Reviews are always welcome, even if some of them give me booboos.