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Chapter 3 Part 2

The moment he came in, I just think my heart skipped a beat. I almost had forgotten how gorgeous he was.

He stepped in and, as he noticed me, he frowned. What did I do to him?

"I'm sorry for interrupting," he said in his velvet voice, "But mother is looking for you, Alice."

"Do you know what she wants?" she asked as she stood up.

"No," he said apologetically, "She didn't tell me."

"Hum...I'd better see what it is," she said, "but I don't to leave Bella all alone..."

I was going to say that I was perfectly capable of standing there by myself, but Edward spoke before I could say anything.

"I can stay with her," he said smiling crookedly at me and making my knees weak. Thank God I was already sat.

"Really? You don't mind?" she asked with an expectant wide grin.

He shook his head in response and Alice jumped to give him a big hug.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you," she sung happily.

"You're welcome," he replied rolling his eyes at his sister but also grinning.

"Wait a minute," I said as they turned to face me, "Edward, I really appreciate your offer, but I don't want to spoil your night, and, besides, I can wait for Alice by myself."

It wasn't that I didn't want to stay alone with him but I was kind of still worried with his previous frown. I didn't want him to feel obliged to stay with me. I didn't want to be an obstacle on anyone's way.

"Believe me Bella, you're not spoiling my night," he said, "Unless you don't want me to stay." He looked at me inquiringly, his face looking hurt.

I didn't like it. It made me want to go there and comfort him, but, before I could do it (thank God!), I remembered that not only we barely knew each other, as he could get it wrong and think that I was trying to seduce him. And that definitely wouldn't suit me very well.

"Of course not," I quickly tried to explain, "It's not that, it's just..."

"Then there's no problem," Alice exclaimed happily, "I'll be right back!"

And with that she left the room, more like she was dancing than walking. Incredible how she was so effortlessly graceful.

Then, as soon as I realised I was alone with Edward in the same room, my heart started beating at an amazingly fast speed. It seemed like it was going to jump out of my chest or coming out of my throat. All I could feel were my cheeks growing heater and heater.

Edward sat next to me on the bed as my eyes flew to my lap, looking to my hands squeezing each other.

"Bella?" his velvet voice said, but it was filled with something I couldn't clearly identify. Could it be sadness?

"Yes?" I replied without looking at him.

"Bella, I'm sorry," he said sighing.

"What for?" I questioned, now turning myself to meet his gaze. His beautiful green eyes filled with something that looked like concern.

"I know I've upset you, and I'm very sorry for that," he said looking into my eyes with such intensity that I felt like melting.

But then, I remembered. When we were dancing, I reacted pretty bad to his compliment. It wasn't on purpose. I was more irritated towards myself for giving in to his charm so easily, but I guess that probably I did look upset.

"Oh, I already had forgotten that," I assured him, "Was that why you frowned when you saw me in here?"

"You're observant, aren't you?" he said chuckling and then added: "So, you're not upset with me?"

"No. I'm just not that used to compliments, that's all," I admitted.

"Really?!" he asked looking sincerely surprised. "I would bet you hear them all the time."

I blushed, as usual. And he probably noticed my embarrassment because he changed subject.

"So what do you think of Chicago?" he asked.

"Well, I just arrived yesterday. So I haven't seen much yet," I explained, trying to restrain my sarcasm.

"Would you like me to show you the town?" he asked me with his eyes boring into mine. I blanked for a moment. I shook my head slightly to clear up my mind.

"Hum...sure," I replied still dazzled.

"Excellent!" he exclaimed, grinning wider, "I'll pick you tomorrow. Is that okay with you?"

"What about 4 o'clock?" I replied also smiling now. I couldn't help it but being excited.

"Perfect," he replied with a beaming smile.

I just couldn't believe that Edward Masen had just asked me to go with him visiting the town. Why would someone like him want to be with someone like me? Life really is full of mysteries.

We both turned to look at the door when we heard footsteps from the outside. The door opened and Alice entered the room with a serious face. She looked...worried. But just then, after she saw us looking at her inquiringly, she quickly recomposed herself with an obvious fake-happy look.

"What did mother want?" Edward questioned.

"Oh, nothing important," she replied, "But Bella's parents are looking for her."

"I'd better go then," I stated, realising how late it should be.

"I'll go with you," Alice added, "I need to find Jasper."

"I would go but I still have to talk to Emmett," Edward apologised.

"No problem," I responded, "Goodbye then."

"Goodbye Bella," he said as he took my hand to kiss it, "See you tomorrow."

And with a smile, he left the room, leaving me with both my cheeks and the place his lips had touched burning.

"What about tomorrow?" Alice suddenly asked, her eyebrow arched. I almost had forgotten she was there.

"Hum... Edward is going to show me the town," I mumbled.

"That's an excellent idea!" she exclaimed, "I would join you but I already have plans."

"That's okay," I assured her, "We can go out together any time."

"I'll take that as a promise," she said joyfully, "And I'll make sure you keep it."

"Alright Alice," I rolled my eyes, and then remembered her, "But now, I do think we should go."

"That's true. Let's go then," she said leading me downstairs.

I went back home as soon as I found my parents, who gave me the all speech of not disappearing without telling them where I was going. I really wasn't in the mood for their speeches, so I didn't actually listen to it. I wasn't going to let anything ruin that night. So as I arrived home, I went to my bedroom to get ready for bed. I fell asleep as soon as I touched the pillow, a roll of emotions floating in my mind.

A/N: Hope you liked. I bet you're all asking what's happening with Alice? Well, you'll have to keep reading to find out. By the way, I would appreciate some new Ideas for this stories. I may use some of them. So feel free to give them. Oh, and don't forget to vote in my poll. Go to my profile and vote. Your opinion is important! And please REVIEW!!! I guess that's all...

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