Hey everyone! So I know its been a while since I wrote and posted something. But life has been pretty hectic, I'm in college now so a lot of time is spent studying and working. But don't give up hope on me. I am still writing and I will finish this story. I promise. So here is the next chapter and I promise you will get the next chapter some time soon. Thanks to my readers! Enjoy!

Walking back to my office, I practiced what I would tell Adonis.

Hey Edward. I know you recognize me from yesterday and I have to say I'm sorry…no that sounds stupid. Hey Edward how's the weather? Beautiful isn't it? Well I am sorry about yesterday….ugh I am an idiot… I thought. I walked passed Emily who was on the phone. Once she saw me she started flinging her arms and hands trying to make signals and tried mouthing words but I didn't understand her. I looked at her confused before I started walking away. Just as I got to my door, I felt something hit my side. I looked down to see a wadded paper ball.

"What the heck,"

I looked back to Emily she was busy writing something on a yellow notepad with the phone still to her ear. I opened my door and there was Adonis sitting in front of my desk. I looked at him shocked before looking back towards Emily who was holding up a notepad that read: Edward Cullen is waiting for you in your office.

"Emily, next time hold the notepad as I'm coming in through the elevator and practice mouthing words," I said. She smiled sheepishly and wrote something else with her black sharpie: Sorry!

I shrugged before giving her the 'you owe-suffering look'. She nodded before getting back to her work.

I stepped into my office closing the door behind me and taking off my coat. I went to my chair and sat down. There was a quiet silence between the both of us before I broke it.

"So Edward how has your first day been?" I said. He chuckled slightly clearly amused at how the conversation was beginning.

"Good, I'm excited to be working in the music department. I can't wait to write more compositions,"

"You write," I asked. He nodded.

"I play piano and guitar," After that was said there was more silence between us. Just waiting to get it over with I began.

"Okay Edward let's cut to the chase. I know you recognize me from yesterday. Am I correct?" I asked. He nodded and chuckled.

"Well I have to apologize for that. My friends decided that they didn't want to be like normal people playing a board game inside. They went for the all city truth or dare," I explained.

"Wait." He stopped me. "All city truth or dare,"

I groaned. "Yes it is stupid. My friend Emmett came up with the idea and everyone went along with it. I was forced into it,"

He began laughing. Between laughs he said, "So the pink haired girl, the elf, the guy dressed as a girl, and the giant guy with the unicorn tattoo are your friends," I blushed.

"Yeah they are my friends we usually get into the most unusual situations," I ran my hand through my hair. "But no matter how crazy they are. I wouldn't trade them for the world,"

His laughter softened until it was just a chuckle. "I understand. So what exactly did they dare you to do that involved me?"

My faced grew redder and I looked somewhere else fidgeting with my hands. "I was dared to kiss at stranger at Palace Towers. My friends chose the floor and I just waited until someone came out. I wanted to run but believe me they chose a floor with no windows or stairs,"

He looked at me amused. "Windows? So they left you with no escape?"

"Basically," I muttered.

"Well, it is no problem. Though I do prefer meeting you this way than being randomly assaulted," I blushed.

"I am really sorry that you were part of a dare" I apologized. He smiled.

"Its okay don't worry about it," I smiled back before looking at my clock.

"Oh god, I better get back to work I have a script due later today," I said. He stood up and I did as well.

"I should too. Well I'll see you around Isabella," he said putting out a hand. I shook it with mine.

"Bella, please call me Bella. Everyone here does except Mr. Richards," I said. He nodded before smiling one last time and leaving closing the door softly behind him. I stood staring at the door for a few minutes in silence before heading back to work.

After finally finishing two scripts and being a day's work ahead, I gathered my stuff and locked my office door wanting to head home. I saw Emily getting her purse as well when I passed by her desk that I decided to wait for her.

"So what was the oh so important phone call that you couldn't tell me Edward was in my office when I came back from lunch," I asked. She giggled.

"I'm sorry it was someone asking for new rewrites for a certain project and more copies. Besides you should have seen your expression when you looked into your office,"

"I am glad my embarrassment amuses you,"

She laughed as the elevator opened its doors. Apparently the universe was against me today because there standing in the elevator was Mike Newton. His eyes brightened and he smiled at the sight of us.

"Emily," he said giving a curt nod.

"Hello, Bella," he said in what was to be a seductive voice. He was leaning against the wall with jacket in hand. Clearly, he was going for the relaxed laid back Armani model look but it just didn't suit him.

"Hello Mike," Emily said. She turned to me with an apologetic glance as I entered the elevator and stood beside her. When the doors closed, I tried and put as much space as possible between Mike and I but every time I moved one way he followed.

"So Bella, how are you today?" he tried, keyword: tried, to make his voice sound deep and alluring.

"Good and you?" I mentally slapped myself and cursed my parents for teaching me manners because this gave the opening to ask me out he was looking for.

"Great actually, I just got promoted Director of the Accounting department," I groaned softly. How could this man ever think that I would find his job sexy? I looked at the marker only to see that we were barely passing the 6th floor.

"That's great,"

"Yeah it is. And due to my promotion, I got two tickets for a Yankees games this weekend. And I was wondering if you would like to go?"

I felt my face heat up as we reached the 5th floor.

"Well Mike-"I started saying and I was saved by the bell. The elevator had stopped and the doors opened to reveal Edward standing there jacket in hand. Now he could defiantly pull off the Armani model look. He smiled when he saw me.

"It's great to see you again Bella. And you are?" he said turning to Mike. Mike glared at him before putting out his hand.

"Michael Newton from accounting."

"Edward Masen from the Music Department. Nice to meet you," Mike nodded and unfortunately turn his attention back to me.

"So Bella what do you say about this Saturday? You, me and two great seats at a Yankees game," he finished. I hesitated biting my lip unsure of what to say when Emily came to my rescue.

"Actually, Mike she can't this weekend. She is babysitting Jeremy this weekend while Sam and I go out," she said. I mouthed thank you to her from behind Mike's head while Edward watched amused.

Mike turned back to me for my confirmation.

"Yeah this weekend I'm babysitting. Sorry Mike," I said smiling sadly for his benefit. His expression dimmed at my words.

"Maybe next time?" he said. I didn't reply at that.

When we reached the bottom floor, Mike was the first to exit. The rest of us watched his retreating figure as Emily burst out laughing.

"God, Bella why don't you just tell him you aren't interested in him." I looked at her in annoyance.

"I have many times but stupid Emmett just had to give him the idea that I am playing hard to get,"

"Revenge?" she asked exiting the elevator.

"Revenge for April Fools," I replied. She chuckled. Having her fun she said goodbye walking to the nearby coffee shop to wait for Sam while Edward and I walked to the parking lot.

"So what happened on April Fool's day?" he asked. I smiled slyly remembering what I did to Emmett.

I explained to Edward that Emmett had taken it upon himself to celebrate April fool's day every year in what he claimed was 'the right way'. The right way by his definition was a day to make our lives hell in the most embarrassing way possible. Years before he switched his contact information on Rosalie's phone to her father's. She sent a text for Emmett's eyes only believing he would receive it only to get an angry phone call from her father. To prank Jasper, Emmett put his picture on an advertisement for male strippers with a passion for history. Jasper still to this day receives e-mail and calls asking him to perform at a bachelorette party. Alice on the other hand still can't forgive Emmett for the prank he pulled on her. He gave her a ticket to an exclusive fashion show only to arrive and find out that the fashion show was actually a shopping anonymous meeting.

As I explained all this to Edward he laughed and I began to explain my prank. Tired of always being pranked and suffering the consequences of the prank for months afterwards I decided to give him a taste of his own medicine. I baked and cooked all his favorite food and put laxatives in the food. After eating all that food by himself, Emmett spent the entire day in the bathroom with the runs.

"After that, he decided to tell Mike I had a crush on him just to get back at me," I said. He chuckled before coming to a stop by my car.

"Well considering, how he pranked you guys he deserved the payback,"

"Thank you," I said proudly. He smiled.

"Well I'll see you tomorrow. Bye Bella," he said.

"Bye Edward. See you tomorrow," I said as he walked away. Getting into my car I watched as he walked to the other side of the parking lot shoulders shaking from laughter. I smiled before putting the keys in my car and heading home.

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