This is EPOV starting from Bella's birthday. I hope it'll help clear things up and give you guys some insight. Since you guys have been awesome with all of your reviews I decided to stay up late and finish this chapter. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight
Chapter 3 CEO
EPOV
I arrived at the JFK International Airport at 3 in the afternoon. Tomorrow I would officially be taking over our company. I would be the CEO of the Cullen Corporations. After my mom, Elizabeth Cullen decided to retire and asked me to take over our corporation I have been having second thoughts about my abilities. Although I have an MBA from Dartmouth, I still have doubts about myself. What if I fail?
I lost my dad through a car accident when I was 17 years old. Since then it was only my mom and I. She courageously took over our company and at the same time raised me full time. I have never met another woman like her… Well I did but… she left me. I traced the scar in my chest right in front of my heart. I was about to succumbed once again to the memories that kept hunting me but just in the knick of time Wilfred, the company driver started talking and distracted me.
"Sir Edward, would be going straight to the condo or do you wish to stop by the company first?"
"Let's stop by the company first. I need to pick up some employee files. It'll be better for me to know my employees sooner." I replied.
When we got into the main building, I made my way to the elevator. I went straight to the familiar office which once belonged to my mom. I found the files in my desk and decided to run back down. The sooner I got to the condo, the earlier I would be able to finish. I wouldn't want to be late at my first day as CEO tomorrow.
"Let's go Wilfred." I said once I got in the Limo.
When I arrived at my new condo I took a quick shower and started on some reading. After 2 hours of looking into some employee files I decided to take a short break and I took the keys to my Volvo from the side table. I didn't really know where I was going but I ended up in a small Italian restaurant called Bella Italia. Once I got inside I immediately felt comfortable and serene. I ordered some Mushroom Ravioli and a glass of coke. While I was waiting for my order I decided to take a look around the small restaurant. That was when I saw a beautiful woman sitting alone in one of the booths. She was wearing a beautiful blue dress that really contrasts her pale skin. She had big brown eyes and chocolate colored hair. She seems to be waiting for someone. She was checking her phone consistently. After a couple of minutes, she got up and walked towards the restroom. My food arrived by that time and I started on my dinner. As I waited for my check I saw the woman walk out from the restroom and she obviously has been crying. She looked back at the booth once more and when she found that no one was there she walked towards the exit. Even if I didn't know her I had the urge to hurt the person who caused her to cry. I was surprised by my reaction. I was never this violent and for Pete's sake I don't even know her. After I paid for my dinner I decided to go back to my condo and continue reading some more files.
"DING!"
The elevator door opened and I immediately heard a woman shouting in the hall that was leading to my place.
"WHAT AM I DOING HERE!! WHAT IS SHE DOING HERE JACOB! YOU FREAKING JERK! IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND WE HAVE A DINNER DATE! BUT I GUESS YOU'RE TOO OCCUPIED." The woman shouted. I decided to stay by the elevator and wait for the whole drama to pass.
"Oh my God Bella what is wrong with you! Would you keep your voice down! You're waking the neighbors." A man's voice answered back. He must be my neighbor. This is just great! My neighbor is a two-timing jerk. I would need to get used to these type of scenarios then.
After the man spoke I heard the door slam and that was my cue to go to my condo. Once inside I decided to go to the balcony and that was when I heard the conversation from the balcony beside mine.
"Look Bella… Don't you dare try to hurt her ever again. She's Jessica and we've been together for 6 months now. I'm sorry but we need to break up. I just can't keep on pretending that I'm happy with our relationship. I don't think I could love you anymore Bella. It's over." The voice of my neighbor was far from being quiet by now.
"But… but Jake.. how? Why? Don't you love me anymore?" the woman's voice sounded like she was pleading.
Oh God! This is pathetic if he doesn't want you anymore don't waste your time on him! Get out of there! The scenario and conversation was too familiar and hurtful for me so I decided to go back inside.
I put one of my favorite CD in my stereo and Debussy's Claire de Lune started playing. After a few minutes of listening, I felt a lot better and decided to call my mom. That's when I realized that I left my phone on the car. I took my keys and run towards the elevator. Once I got into the parking lot I walked towards my car and took my phone. I was on my way back to my condo when I noticed a car with its door open and a figure was slouching by the driver's seat. I decided to check if there was something wrong and when I got there I saw the woman from the restaurant. She was unconscious and I quickly responded by picking her up and cradling her. I was about to take her to the hospital when a pixie-like woman started running towards her car. When she saw the unconscious woman in my arms she started to panic.
"Oh my God Bella! What happened?! Who are you?" The pixie like woman asked.
"I found her in her car unconscious and I was about to take her to the hospital." I replied. By now another woman and 2 men was with the woman who spoke to me.
"Alice I think we should get her back to your place." The blonde woman said equally concerned.
"Where is that jerk?! I swear when I get my hands on him he'll wish he never met my sister! I'm gonna kill that scum!" A man with a very muscular body and curly hair spat out and was practically fuming.
"Em hunting him down now wouldn't help with Bella's condition. Calm down and let's just go home. We'll get him next time." A blonde man that looks like the blonde woman spoke calmly.
"Thank you for your help." The woman named Alice said to me while the man named Emmett took the woman from my arms. They started walking towards a jeep.
After they left something clicked in my mind. Wait! Her name is Bella? So she was the woman my neighbor cheated on and she's also the woman from Bella Italia. I would have given it much more thought but I was emotionally and physically beat so I got back into my room and crashed on my bed.
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If only I, had been less blind.
I'd have someone to hold on to.
If only I, could change your mind,
If only I had known, If only I had you...
"Argh… Uhm Hello?" I reluctantly answered my phone.
"Hi dear! Did you just wake up? Today's your first day at work and if you don't get up soon you would be late." My mom said through the other line.
"Mom… What time is it? Uhmm." I mumbled while I still have my eyes closed.
"Edward it's already 7am. You better get going. I already called Mike Newton, the General Manger and he said that everything is set."
"Oh shit! It's already 7?! I need to go mom. I can't believe I over slept." I stumbled down my bed as I abruptly got up.
"Edward watch your language. Good luck. Hurry up okay and I love you." My mom spoke softly and full of love.
"Sorry mom. I love you too. I'll call later. Bye."
I sprinted towards my bathroom and took a quick shower. I wore a black suite with a blue tie and decided to just comb my hair. It would always look messy anyway. Before I head out towards my Volvo I grabbed the files I took home last night. I only had 10 minutes left before I'm late for my first meeting. I decided to speed up a little. I reached the stop light when I felt a strong bump from the back of my car.
"What the…?!" I looked to my rearview mirror and saw the car that bumped me. I got so pissed not only because this would delay me but also because someone actually got a piece of my Volvo for the very first time.
I got out from my car and checked the back. There was a dent and a few scratches. I turned around and I saw the woman from last night. What was her name? Bella! Yes that's it.
"Look miss I'm in a hurry so just give me your calling card and I'll keep in touch." I told her hurriedly.
"I am.. uhmm." was all she was able to say. Although, her beautiful face is very distracting I really didn't have time for this.
"Hmpft! Well, where's your calling card?" I was starting to get annoyed. This is not usually how I behave and I was surprised.
"I ahh.. I'll check inside my car. Hold on."
She went back to her car and someone must have called her since she held her phone against the side of her face. She really was beautiful but something inside me made me feel annoyed at her. After a couple of minutes I decided that I couldn't wait any longer. I walked towards her car and as she was about to walk towards me she bumped into my chest.
"Ouch!"
"Okay miss I really don't have time for this." I grabbed her phone and hung up whoever she was talking to. I know that was rude but I'm running out of time. I then registered my number on it.
Edward- Car Accident
683-3353
After that I took out my phone and took a snap shot of her. I also asked for her number.
"834-1152?" she sounded unsure.
"Alright. I'll just keep in touch. By the way be careful next time!" I said a little too harsh.
I turned around and was on my way back to my Volvo when I felt a rather rough tap on my shoulder. I turned around and got the surprise of my life.
"Hey mister! If you were in such a hurry why didn't you just drove off and forget about everything?! I'm running late too and I'm not acting so immature about it! Here!"
She threw her business card on my face and I stood there dumbfounded until she turned around. When I got back to my senses I picked up the calling card from where it fell and walked towards my car. I started my engine and looked through my rear view mirror. She was still standing with her back against my car. I starting driving and the last thing I saw was Bella shouting something at me.
