Chapter 4: Awkward….Circumstances

As I walked back down the runway I slightly turned my head and saw Edward still staring at me. I felt my cheeks warm as their apparent color began to be as red as an apple. I couldn't believe what had just happened, I had just met the most gorgeous guy ever and he thought I was beautiful. Edward had wanted to hang out with me and I was to nervous to give him a correct answer, instead I said 'I have to go'. That was so idiotic of me. I was quickly interrupted out of my thoughts by an angry hand tugging me deeper back stage until we were in front of my makeup chair. I finally took a look at the woman who had been holding my wrist. She was dressed in a white silk shirt and a tight pencil skirt that stopped mid thigh. She wore very modern glasses with no frame; her hair was a deep black bob with bangs cropped at her forehead. I gasped as I finally recognized the woman. She was Charlize Chefler, the designer behind the fashion house, couture française. Charlize had an angry look at her and she looked as if she were going to explode. Finally in a thick French accent she began to yell at me, "What were you thinking? You completely ruined my collection! You imbecile, you know nothing of the world of fashion you… you are no longer working for me." I was shocked at how angry she was she was shaking. I had to bite my bottom lip so that it wouldn't tremble but I felt the tear begin to develop prematurely on my eyelids waiting to be exposed. Charlize lifted her finger about to say something but she was interrupted by a beautiful voice that was coming from behind me. "Charlize." The voice said with an imitation of joy. I new whose voice that was but I needed confirmation. I turned my head to see Edward Cullen along with his 5 other family members. He was staring at me with raw intensity as he began to address Charlize again. "I found Bella's walk to be absolutely breath taking. It was natural and raw unlike many of your other models." Edward said in a smooth even toned voice, as he said this he…… winked at me! I was in awe. Charlize's face soon began to turn into a half hearted smile as she said "of course, I completely agree with you." Charlize then looked at me with false enthusiasm and began to roughly pat my back…. With a little to much force. "It didn't sound like it a few moments ago. I could have sworn you told her that you were firing her," again Edward's voice was velvet smooth. Charlize forced a laugh and said "no, that was just a joke you know, rookies. I can assure she is not going to be fired as an assistant of mine." "That's good to know, I would hate for you to lose one of your biggest clients because you fired a very…. Valuable employee." Edward said his voice was still soft but it had more of an edge towards it. Charlize nervously shook her head and walked away to tend to a model that had just broke one of the dresses. I was so shocked by the whole ordeal; I couldn't believe this guy I never knew was sticking up for me.

"How did….how did you do that?" I was clearly flustered. "It's was very easy considering that my family and I are her biggest buyers, partly because of my sister Rosalie." Edward said in a matter-of-fact tone. "Thank you I really appreciate it." I whisperd. He flashed me yet another crooked smile and said, "it was nothing really." I didn't know what to say so I turned around again and acted like I was paying attention to something on the vanity in front of my makeup chair. After a few seconds of me playing with a wooden brush I turned my attention back to Edward. I almost fell over, he was extremely close to me, and our faces were almost touching. Edward and I just styled like that for about 50 seconds, when we were interrupted by someone clearing their throat, the sound was coming from someone in his family. Edward reluctantly stepped back. "Do you mind if I introduce you to my family?" he asked in perplexed tone. "Sure." I said in monotone as I continued to get lost in the sea of gold that his eyes held. "This is Rosalie and Emmett, Esme and Carlisle, and Jasper." All of them were incredibly beautiful especially Rosalie with her long blond hair and Esme with her perfect smile. I awkwardly waved at them and they all waved at me. This was insane how so many beautiful people could belong to one family…. It just wasn't natural. I could never have a chance with him. I once again turned my head to look at myself in the mirror, I guess I wasn't that plane and the red lipstick made me look even better. I turned my head towards Edward and once again he was right in my face. I could feel his cold breath against my skin. He leant down, at first I thought he was going to kiss me but he whispered into my ear mere inches away, "You know you do owe me for what I just did." His voice was deep with persuasion. "What do you mean," I said still dumbfounded by his close proximity.
"Nothing to serious, dinner, maybe a walk….I just want a few hours of your beautiful time." I couldn't believe that this god looking creature was asking me on a date with him for the second time. There must be something wrong he must be using me for something. I couldn't give in I couldn't have any distractions and this…. Was definitely a distraction. I was about to give him answer when…….