This is the fourth chapter. Enjoyy!

CHAPTER FOUR

BELLA POV

December 20- Christmas Party

Tonight is going to be our Christmas party so Mr. Black let us work only half of the day. He said we must prepare for the party- that Mrs. Black organized with her team- later. I went home at 1pm and found my parents watching tv at the living room.

"Hi mom, dad." I kissed their cheeks and went to my room.

"You're early." Dad noticed.

"Uhm,it's our Christmas party later, my boss gave us time to prepare."

"Okay, enjoy the party, Bella. And, is Edward going?" His smile is teasing.

I pretended I didn't know he is teasing. He always does that to me ever since I told him and mom that Edward is now my officemate.

"Well, I don't know, maybe."

"Ehem." Mom responds.

Parents. Really.

"Okay, enough of this. I'm going to sleep so I'll have the energy to party later." (as if I like partying)

"Yeah right. You need beauty sleep. Goodnight bells." Dad said and I went upstairs, brushed my teeth and slept for 2 hours. I woke up at 3pm and decided to prepare. I opened my closet and found the santa dress that I bought the day Mrs. Black told us that we have to wear a santa dress for the party. The dress was color red with a black belt and ends above my knee. I showered and wore the dress. After that I applied my make-up, and curled my hair that flows just below my waist. I wore my white boots and went downstairs.

"You look beautiful." I froze when I saw him.

"What are you doing here?"

"Hey Bells, don't be rude. Edward asked us." (Yeah right, what is this? A date?)

"I'm sorry, dad."

"And I'm sorry I didn't ask you first. I thought you'd be surprised." Edward told me. He's wearing a black jacket with a red shirt underneath, and black pants. The guys were told to wear red shirt for the party. Lucky them.

"I am, actually. Apology accepted. I'm sorry too." I smiled at him.

"Apology accepted." He smiled back.

"You two, you don't wanna be late right?" mom told us.

"Uhuh. Edward, let's go."

Christmas Party, 7:00 pm

The main lobby was filled with decorations you won't even notice that it was a lobby at all. Foods were placed on the left side of the lobby. Mrs. Black is really a genius.

Our officemates were chatting when we join them.

"Hey there."

"Hi Bella, Edward." Jessica, Mr. Black's secretary, greeted us with a smile. She's wearing a Santa dress and green high heels. Very Christmas-y.

"Wow, Jess, you really gave justice to the theme." I pointed her shoe.

She laughed. "Of course."

Edward and the rest of our officemates were having a good time when Mike approached me.

"Hey Bella." Mike kissed my cheek. Mike told me he likes me since the day he "laid his eyes on me". Whatever.

"Oh. Hi Mike." I wiped my cheek and went to greet Mr. Black and his wife.

"Bella." Mrs. Black smiled when she saw me.

"This is amazing Mrs. Black. The decorations, food, everything!" I told her.

"Oh my gosh! Really? Thank you Bella! Preparing for this party is tiring, and I thought no one would like it. Thank you!"

"No problem." I smiled at her. I really like her personality, I feel very at ease when I'm with her.

"I told you it's amazing." Mr. Black wrapped his arms around his wife's waist and kissed her cheek.

"Hi there, honey."

They're such a sweet couple. It makes me wanna marry a High school sweetheart.

"Bella? I have a task for you tonight." Mr. Black told me.

"What is it, sir?" maybe he'll ask me to talk with a client, or make sure that everything will be okay.

"Enjoy the party." He smiled.

"I will,sir!"

I was sitting at our table watching my officemates dancing and having fun. I wonder where Edward is. I know we don't have a romantic relationship or anything, but he is my friend for a very long time. And I can talk with him about anything.

"Hi Bella." Angela approached me. She's one of my closest friends in the office.

"Hey Ang. Nice dress." I complimented her green dress.

"Thanks. You look very beautiful, no wonder why Edward can't stop looking at you." She told me.

"Thanks. Ha, he's just not used seeing me dress like this."

"Alright. If that's what you want to believe. But I really think he likes you, so he came back."

I sighed. "It's just that, if he does like me, why just now? I mean, if he likes me before, why didn't he tell me?"

"Maybe Edward has reasons." She smiled.

"Don't get my hopes up." I joked.

Someone cleared his throat and caught our attention.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen." Mr. Black is now on stage.

"I hope you guys are having fun. And to make your evening even more fun, one of our teammates is going to sing for ya'll. Here he is. Enjoy!"

"Wow. Who's the singer in our office huh?" Angela said.

"Hmm. Mike?"

"You wish." She laughed and we focused our eyes on stage.

"Hi guys, and girls. Uhmm, I wish you'll like this song and Merry Christmas!"

Edward.