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"I'm heading to work, dad," Bella called, shutting the door after hearing his grunt of approval. Her attention was immediately won by the black Mercedes idling at the curb.
Charlie's going to have a heart attack when he notices my truck's still here or worse...
She could see Edward in the drivers seat as he rolled down the pitch black window ever so slightly. He leaned across and unlocked the door, pushing it open.
Once she slid in, Bella looked over at the man, who gave her a breathtaking grin in return.
"Nice car," She commented after she was able to breath again.
"It's Carlisle's," Edward admitted, he pulled away from the curb and headed downtown. "My father," He added when Bella asked who that was.
"I thought Alice would be riding with you."
"She rides with Jasper most days. Sometimes with Rosalie and Emmett.
"Emmett?" Bella asked, clicking the seat belt together. "Rosalie's related to you?"
"No, Emmett is. He's my brother, adopted. Alice is as well. We live on the Cullen's Estate," Edward gestured down a long driveway leading back into the trees.
Bella nodded, "Where's Emmett work?"
Edward chuckled, "He doesn't."
"You all live in one house? Six people in one house? Amazing," Bella's voice was full of wonder.
"Seven, actually. Esme, my mother," Edward sighed and turned the car into an underground car port. "Not in the same house, either. We have two," Edward smirked. "Emmett and Rose occupy the house further back in the woods."
The car sat idle while they talked more about his family.
Bella was laughing at Edward's impersonation of Rosalie squealing when Alice had left a dead mouse in her bathroom sink-when her door jerked open to reveal a very unamused Alice.
"Come on, Alice," Edward's voice was level and had an edge to it.
"You two have been out here long enough," She pointed to the Mercedes clock, which read five past seven. "You're late anyway. You're lucky I don't tell Jasper on you."
Bella's eyes narrowed just as Edward's did the same. "You wouldn't," Both occupants of the car said simultaneously.
"But wouldn't I?" Alice's face softened and she stood aside to let Bella out, Edward turned the car off and followed them through the long hallway leading to the dressing rooms. "Bella, in there, Edward," When Alice said his name her voice went flat. "There. Now," She pointed to an office where Jasper stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the door frame.
Bell sighed and ducked into the room, Alice following her closely.
"Edward interesting?" Her tone was casual but seemed to have an underlying meaning.
"He's...different from what I expected," Bella finally answered after a moment.
Alice was twirling around the room, grabbing possible outfits for the show.
"He's driving me home today," Bella informed the girl.
"I know," Was her clipped reply. "Here, try this one on," Alice didn't wait for Bella to do it on her own, instead she pulled off Bella's shirt and unbuttoned her pants before Bella could even protest.
"Excuse me. I'm quite capable of dressing and undressing myself," Bella's cheeks were bright red as she snatched her shirt from the hyper girl.
Alice just huffed and handed the pair of designer jeans to her, along with the blue, button up, silk blouse.
"The others will be ready by seven thirty. You'd better be, too," The dressing room door opened and closed quickly, Bella was left just standing there, clothes in hand.
"Was that a threat?" Edward's voice sounded from the hallway.
A growl ripped through the silence.
Alice's tinkling laugh could be heard from down the hall. A knock sounded on the door.
"Yeah?" Bella's voice came out shakily and she took a deep breath before putting the blouse on and yanking off her jeans as Edward spoke.
"She didn't mean anything by that," His voice was low and soothing.
She finished buttoning the tight blouse and pulled on the designer jeans.
"Come on in," Bella turned to face the huge mirror that filled the length of the wall opposite the door.
Edwards face appeared around the door and a smile softened the tense look that had been present. He closed the door behind him, watching Bella in the mirror. While she attempted to do her hair. He took a few steps closer, Bella's eyes following his every movement.
She felt his cold hands brush hers and she let them fall, while his took place where her's had been. They worked gingerly, intertwining her long, brown hair into intricate twists. His fingers felt good in her hair and she found herself with her eyes closed, leaning into his touch.
Suddenly the dressing room door jerked open and Alice stomped her way over to a surprised looking Bella and a straight faced Edward.
"Get outta here Ed-" Alice cut herself off as she stared in wonder at Bella's hair. "I thought you were going to make a mess of her hair, I apologize-it's beautiful," Alice stood besides Edward, who was still behind Bella-who stared at the two pale skinned people from the mirror.
Edward smiled and ran his free hand through his tousled hair, the other one carefully holding the end of Bella's hair.
"Got it," Alice held up a clear rubber band and helped Edward tie off her hair. "Beautiful," Alice wondered over to the pile of clothes Bella had left on the floor and carefully folded them, setting them on the counter. "Now for your face..."
Edward snorted, "Oh, please..."
Alice shot him a warning glance that Bella missed.
"I was thinking purple for the eyes..." She trailed off and began applying make-up artfully.
Minutes later Bella was lined up behind several other girls, all wearing the same outfit but not in the same color. Some wore light blue jeans, others nearly black. The blouses ranged bright pink to dark purple-almost black. The shoes they all wore were of the same kind as well, flats. The colors changed with each outfit, matching the shirts perfectly.
"One last thing. This is the final showing for this line of clothes. Many of you will remain here to work with me, others will travel to Italy to work with the Volturi, who are offering new positions. Good luck to everyone," Jasper walked back towards his office just as the music coming from beyond the curtain changed into another rhythm.
Bella smiled despite her nerves. Edward would be out there, looking at her.
The line of girls started to move. One girl entered the stage while the girl behind her waited ten seconds before following suit. Too soon it was Bella's turn. She counted to ten, took a deep breath, gathered her nerves and steeped through the curtains and onto the brightly lit runway.
The announcer was still talking about the clothes line.
Edward was standing in his usual spot, although the shows were always held in different buildings he always stood directly in front of the runway, in her direct line of sight. He always had his arms folded across his chest and he usually wore a grimace on his face.
But today his smile was brilliant, breathtaking. He waved at Bella who smiled very wide in return. She wanted nothing more than to stand there, staring at his perfect face forever.
But as it was, she reached the end of the stage and turned in her usual pattern, heading back towards the curtains to change for the next walk.
Things continued like this for some time, at least until Jasper interrupted the procession to make an announcement about the lucky few who would be traveling to Italy.
Bella's name was called along with Rosalie's, Victoria's, Kate's and finally Leah's-that one shocked everyone in the room.
They each got plan tickets and a few applications to fill out.
Once everything was said and done Edward met Bella in the crowd, celebrating with Kate. His arms wrapped around her waist from behind and pulled her into an awkward embrace.
"Congratulations," He murmured into her ear, sending chill's down her spine.
"Edward!" A booming voice called from not that far away.
Edward rolled his eyes.
"Coming, brother," He replied softly, taking Bella's free hand and walked with her to where his brother stood.
That's all I've got for now.
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