Chapter 4:

Bella POV

I looked out the window of Alice's great condo. I could see the Brooklyn Bridge. I really should've thought about moving a long time ago. I'm moving into my new flat tomorrow and handed over my keys to my old flat today.

"What do you want to have for dinner?" Alice asked, creeping up on me.

"It's lunch time, stop thinking ahead," I laughed.

"So I was thinking we should go to Jazzy's tonight," she said looking at her fingers. "Okay, he text me and I haven't replied yet so maybe I should just drop in."

"Let's go then," I said. "I'm going to go to the shops buy something to celebrate with."

"No, no way," said Alice sternly walking towards the bathroom. "No alcohol in my house."

Edward POV

I ran a hand through my hair. Maybe I should just get Emmet to make something tonight. I reached for the Lemon Cheesecake but somebody had already taken it. I looked at the smiling brunette.

"It's you," I said.

"So we meet again," she smiled. "I'm playing along. Who are you?"

I laughed. "You were a bit out of it the other day, I helped you and a blonde ripped my head out for it."

"Oh," she said. "Rosalie. Yeah I have no idea what happened."

"Well my brother works for her brother," I ended lamely. I couldn't help notice she had really pretty lips. I looked at her up and down.

"My face is here," she retorted, raising an eyebrow.

"I know."

"Then focus on it," she said breaking into another beautiful smile.

"Do you have plans later?"

"Yes, I'm eating at Jazzy's again, maybe I'll run into you there again," she said.

"Maybe," I said. Definitely, I amended in my head.

She walked away and I couldn't help noticing how cute she is.

Bella POV

We got to Jazzy's at nine on the point. I have been Alice trained so we were on time.

I got out the car; my heels already giving me blisters. "I've got a date," I sang.

"What?" said Alice sharply.

"There, I don't have to be a third wheel and you can have all the privacy with Jasper."

"No, no, please, no," she begged. "I'm not prepared for this."

"Good evening and welcome to Jazzy's," said a smiling waitress. "Have you-"

"It's alright, Wendy, their with me," said Jasper.

Jasper POV

"Bella, nice to see you sober," I teased, giving her a hug.

"Not for long," she said laughing.

"Alice, you look amazing," I said giving her a small hug.

"There's he is," said Bella looking towards Edward.

"You guys know each other?" I asked; looking at Edward.

"Briefly," said Bella.

"Well this way," I said, moving to let the ladies through first. I tore my gaze from Alice's beautiful dress with difficulty.

"Edward this is Alice, my little sister, Alice, Edward," Bella introduced them.

"Nice to meet you," said Edward.

"Likewise," said Alice. I held a chair out for Alice and sat next to her. We settled and looked at the menu.

"I didn't know you were sisters," I said. That might explain the way they are with each other.

"We're not," said Alice stunning me with one smile. "But blood couldn't make us tighter."

We were quite for a moment while we read the menu.

"I think I'll have Em's specialty roast beef," said Edward.

"You have Grappa, I love Grappa," said Bella ordering a drink.

"What about you Alice?" I asked. "The Grappa's good, but might be a little strong."

"I can't," she said, avoiding my eyes. "You see I'm Muslim. I don't drink." Oh, I felt a little flicker of understanding.

"I see," I said. "I apologise." She shook her head at it.

Edward smiled. "My ex was Muslim. She weaned me of Pork for so long I gave it up myself."

Bella laughed. "She tried to stop me eating bacon."

"Pigs are disgusting," she wrinkled her nose.

"So when did you convert?" I asked as the food was set down. I didn't want her to think I cared about that. I had to say something because silent spoke for itself.

She swallowed her salad. "It was when there was a lot of negative publicity around the religion. I hate all forms of discrimination. Whether it's race, colour, creed, religion or sex. I did my own research and I found answers I've been looking for. It felt good. It's what's right for me."

"It would be surprising if you knew how many celebrities are Muslim. Busta Rhymes, Akon, Mohammed Ali and huge historic figure Malcolm X. I believed for some time that Islam was a black thing," said Edward smiling at Alice.

This time I joined in the laughter. Even Alice managed a chuckle.

Kyle POV

I sat four tables away and watched them the whole time. Alice was leaning into the blonde. I thought she went for something more than looks; I'm really disappointed at her taste. Every time she looked at Mr Blondie she seemed to gasp for air. This could not be happening, I could feel the anger mounting, incapacitating me. A waitress came by.

"May I take your order now, sir?" She smiled.

"Yes, I've have the haddock fillet," I said quietly. I saw her blush in pleasure as she wrote it and walked away.

I looked back towards Alice. He now had her arm around her shoulder and he playfully kissed her neck. She laughed delighted. But I had other images of her. Dark eyes, intoxicated, addicted. Begging me for more. Grabbing her head and screaming; the hallucinations kidnapping her.

Those were the good times. This Alice is different; it's like a whole new personality change.

I got up and left; that's enough for today.

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