Author's Note:

So there you have it. Bella meets Edward. Let me what you all thought. I don't think there's going to be an update tomorrow. There are a few changes I want to make to the 5th chapter. I'm not sure if I will get it finished in time to post. I'd work on it now but I'm extremely tired. I just wanted to finish this chapter up. I hope everyone is enjoying this story.

Disclaimer:

I do not own Twilight, the characters, or original settings. Stephenie Meyer does.

Chapter 4

A week has passed since I went to The Saloon. I have got my house unpacked, and the rooms are set-up. Since it was Saturday evening, I shower, change my clothes, and head to The Saloon to check out open mic night. By the time I get to the bar, the place is packed. I go in and find one seat at the bar. I look around for Alice and Jasper but I do not see them anywhere. I wave the bartender down and order a beer. After I get my beer and pay for it, I turn my chair around and face the stage. That is when I notice Alice and Jasper. They are setting up the stage for the open mic night. I drink my beer and patiently wait for the entertainment to begin. Twenty minutes later everything is set up and Alice is at the mic welcoming everyone and announcing the first singer of the night. The night wore on and I only talked to Alice and Jasper a little bit. They both have been really busy with the customers and introducing each singer. Overall I have been impressed by the open mic night. There have been some amazing singers and some not so good singers that have performed so far. Before I know it, the last singer is about to be announced. The guy waiting by the stage looks familiar but I cannot tell who it is. Alice gets on the stage to introduce the next performer.

"I know yawl have been have been anxiously waiting for the star of the show! Well here he is! Our, very own Edward Cullen!"

My mouth drops open and my eyes bug out. Oh my, gosh! I cannot believe he is performing here of all places. I cannot wait to text my best friend in AZ. She is going to be so jealous that I get to see Edward Cullen perform at a local bar.

Alice smiles widely as she skips over to me. She grabs me in a huge bear hug and ruffles my hair.

"So how are you enjoying the show?" She winks.

"Oh my, gosh how in the world were you able to get Edward Cullen to perform here?" I asked in amazement.

Giggling, Alice says, "Well Jasper and I have known Jackson for a long time now. He's actually my older brother and Jasper's best friend. He was performing here on an open mic night when he was discovered by Mr. Volturi from Sundown Records. Stick around after everyone leaves for the night and I'll introduce you to him. Edward always stays so we can have a few drinks and to catch up."

All I can do is nod in response and I turn back toward the stage to watch Edward on stage.

During Edward's performance, he somehow caught my eye when he was looking around the room. From that moment, he continued to look my way for the rest of the show. Every time he looked at me the butterflies would start up in my stomach and I could feel my face grow hot when he would smile his beautiful bright smile or when he would wink at me. I was completely mesmerized by him. I could not take my eyes off him. I wish my divorce was finalized already. That thought kind of surprised me. I left Arizona knowing I was not ready get into another relationship yet, but for some reason the thought of being in a relationship with Edward made me happy and my heart sing.

It was the end of the show and last call has been announced. Alice, Jasper, the bartenders, and the waitresses where cleaning up for the night. After everything was cleaned up and the bartenders and waitress left for the night, Edward came out from somewhere in the back. Alice and Jasper were setting up a few shots and setting out beers. I watched as Edward headed right in my direction.

Smiling brightly, Edward approaches me and says, "Hi I'm Edward, you are?"

Smiling shyly, I reply, "I'm Bella"

Taking my hand, Edward brings it up to his lips and looks in my eyes. "Well it's very nice to meet you Bella." Edward winks at me and kisses my hand.

With the butterflies in over drive and a blush on my face, I look down at the floor and then up to his eyes. I respond, "It's very nice to meet you to. You were terrific up there on stage. I love your music."

Smiling, Edward says, "I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Do you mind if I sit here so we can talk?"

Smiling, I reply, "Sure go ahead."

Edward sits down and we fall into an easy conversation. I have no idea what has come over me. I feel this energy, this pull towards him. I've never felt this way about anyone before, not even my soon to be ex-husband. Edward is sweet and so funny. I have never felt so comfortable around someone in my life. We talk about anything and everything. I talk about Arizona, my family, my husband, my upcoming divorce, what lead to the divorce, my likes, dislikes, and my dream of becoming a country singer. In return, we talk about him and his life before country music, and life after country music. We talk about why he is still single, and about his family. It warms my heart when he talks about his family. He loves them so much especially Alice. There is not a subject we do not discuss. By the time we finish talking, I notice that Alice and Jasper are nowhere in sight. I look down at the bar a few seats away, and there is a note with a key. Edward picks up the note and lets me know that Alice and Jasper left for the evening. They did not want to disturb us because we were hitting it off so well. They left a key for Edward to use so he can close up the bar when we were finished. I looked at the clock and notice how late it is.

Sighing sadly, "Well I guess it's time to go."

Edward walks up to me. He gives me a bear hug and kisses me on the cheek. He takes his hand and rubs my cheek with the back of his hand and looks deeply into my eyes. "I had a really good time tonight. I hope we can do this again soon." He says softly.

I close my eyes and whisper, "Me too."

We exchange phone numbers and hug one more time before walking out the door. Edward locks up the door and turns to me. He grabs my hand and kisses the back of it and winks. I watch as he turns around and climbs in his truck. Sighing sadly, I turn toward my car and climb in. I turn my car on and drive out of the parking lot to head home. I cannot believe I got to meet and spend time talking to Edward Cullen. He is so wonderful and I already feel like an incomplete person when I am not around him. When I was talking to him I felt like I was whole again.