4. Once
"Why, hello Edward, nice to hear from you too." I was shocked this was not typical Bella reaction. Her voice was smooth and unruffled. Her voice flowed and was rich. It was not the voice I would match with a klutz. "Could we meet sometime for dinner? I'd like to talk." I could not believe myself. I just asked her on a date! How was she going to reply? I quickly added, "If you don't want to that's fine." I heard her voice gain, "I would be delighted Edward, how about tonight? At the place we first went for dinner?" I was truly stunned, staggered more like it. When did she get such confidence? "Sure see you there." I only just managed to get those words out of my mouth, then she cut me off, "Actually, how about meet me at our meadow now. It's about four now so, we could set off at about five from there." Wow, she amazes me, "Sure, I'll pick you up in five minutes." "I know you will." she shoots back. I hang up and rush out the door.
When I reached there, she wasn't ready yet. So, I spent a few minutes looking around. One major surprise is that the old truck is gone and a new shiny red BMW convertible stood in its place. Bella, driving fast cars? Then, I also notice Charlie's car isn't around anymore, maybe he retired. After soaking in the surroundings, I step out of the car to knock on her door. Before I get there, she steps out but she is not the Bella I used to know. This Bella was taller, skinnier and more beautiful. I must have been standing there like a love-struck fool. As she drew closer, I fed on her face, devouring her face, exploring every inch of it with my eyes. From her luscious lips and her perfect nose to her soft smooth skin I wanted to touch again. I couldn't see her eyes because she was wearing sunglasses. "Get in my car," she said, breaking my train of thought, "We have a lot of talking to do."