AN: Alright, I know it has been foreeeeevvvveeeer since I posted a chapter and for that I apologize. Life just kinda got in the way. But I hope to post more often now. I hope you guys like this chapter.


Chapter Seven: Jealousy?

Bella POV

Monday; the day I been excited for while still dreading it. Today was the day that Jake was coming to have lunch with me at work. I was really nervous. It had been a while since I had been on any sort of date, if this really even counted as one. And considering the last encounter I had with him involved me being intoxicated and waking up next to each other after sex, I didn't know what his expectations of me where. Hell, I don't even know what my expectations are. I don't even know this guy and yet I had what I thought was a one night stand with him and now I agreed to have lunch with him.

Groaning I thought I better get out of bed and get ready. Slowly moving towards my closet I grabbed a simple outfit. A black pencil skirt, a soft pink blouse, and my black heels. I applied some light makeup and wrapped my hair into a tight bun. My neck and shoulders were exposed a great deal but I didn't even care today. I just wanted to get this day started.

Grabbing my purse I headed downstairs as quietly as possible. Alice and Rose had been bugging me about Jake since I got home Saturday morning and I wanted to avoid any and all teasing they had planned for me today. Grateful that no one else wasn't up yet, I escaped the house easily.

I arrived at the office half and hour before I was scheduled to be there. When I exited the elevator on the tenth floor I wasn't expecting anyone to be here yet but I was wrong. Edward was standing by my desk looking at my pictures. He had a small smile on his face. The name Edward hadn't even come to my mind at all this weekend and standing here watching him made me wonder why that was. He was so extremely handsome it was almost sickening. The soft tousles of his hair made him look more his age and his green eyes had something in them that I didn't recognize.

I felt wrong for staring so I decided to make my presence known. I softly cleared my throat and walked towards him. "Good Morning, Mr. Cullen." I obviously startled him because he stepped away from my desk and nervously coughed.

"Ms. Swan.. I wasn't expecting you so early." He ran his fingers through his hair out of what looked like a nervous habit. "I didn't mean to intrude on your personal belongings I just.."

I stopped him before he could finish apologizing. "It's quite alright, Mr. Cullen. They are there for me to look at but for anyone else as well. If I didn't feel comfortable with people seeing them I wouldn't have them there." He seemed to relax as I said this. "Do you need anything before I get to work, Mr. Cullen?"

"A coffee, if you would..." He hesitated before continuing. "Please." Huh, manners. I must be rubbing off.

"I'll bring it right in sir." I have him a genuine smile before he disappeared into his office. I brought him his coffee and he thanked me quietly. Then I started on my work for the day.

Edward had been in meetings for most of the morning so we didn't see much of each other. Before I knew it it was almost noon. I had almost forgotten about my lunch date. I began clearing off my desk for when Jake arrived with lunch.

Edward POV

I had come into work early today out of habit and just because I needed to distract myself from my thoughts. Bella had been on my mind all weekend. It's not like I was trying to think about her, I just couldn't help it. I'd only known her a week and yet she had some sort of effect on me. She was so different from all of the other women that had worked for me. She doesn't take any crap and she isn't afraid to make a statement. I like that about her and I think that she is very suited for the company.

As I stood staring at the pictures on her desk I couldn't help but smile. She looked so happy in all of the photos. I didn't notice her come in. She politely interrupted me and I felt a little embarrassed but her reassurance made me feel so much better. After seeing her, I felt like today would be a really good day. What the heck is this woman doing to me?

I didn't get to see much of Bella throughout the morning because I was constantly in meetings. I don't know why I was so anxious to see her, I just was. When lunch time finally rolled around, I was starving. I was trying to figure out where to eat when a thought crossed my mind: I should take Bella to lunch, to get to know her better. I like to know who is working for me, plus spending more time with her couldn't be a bad thing. I nodded to myself to confirm my plan before heading out my office door.

Bella POV

It was noon. Jake wasn't here yet but I didn't think he was going to ditch me. I didn't get his number so I couldn't call to confirm that theory though. I heard a door open behind me and I turned to see Edward standing in the doorway of his office with his hands shoved deep into his pockets. He looked nervous for some reason. "Can I help you with something Mr. Cullen?"

"Well, Ms. Swan, I was actually wondering if you... Wanted to accompany me to lunch. I like to know who is working for me so I figured I could take this opportunity to do so." Oh... OH.

"Mr. Cullen I would but I..." Before I could finish there was a loud booming voice behind me. I turned to see Jake walking out of the elevator.

"Bella I hope you're hungry!" He was carrying a bag of food. When he got to my desk, he leaned over and gave me a kiss, startling me. "Miss me?" He threw me a childish smile. What the hell? I thought we were taking this slow.

I could hear an almost growl from behind me. Edward.. Shit Edward.. I turned around but any look of nervousness was wiped from his face and was replaced by one of anger and was that.. Jealousy in his eyes?

"Nevermind Ms. Swan, looks like you have other plans." He turned and walked back in to his office and slammed the door in my face. What the hell... I swallowed back tears. Why did this piss him off so badly? Whatever.. Jerk.

"Jake," I said, turning. "What happened to taking things slow?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Sorry, Bella. Hey what was that guys problem?" He looked confused.

"He just has a temper. Don't worry about it." Jake shrugged and started setting up our lunch. I sighed and sat down. What the heck was up with Edward?

Edward POV

Just as Bella was about to answer my question a large male exited the elevator. He walked right over to Bella and kissed her. My hands instantly balled in to fists in my pockets and I couldn't help the growl that escaped my lips. When she turned back to face me, I didn't even want to look at her.

"Nevermind Ms. Swan, looks like you have other plans." I turned and walked into my office, making sure to slam the door behind me. I shouldn't be this angry, but for some reason I was.

She never mentioned a boyfriend. But then again, why would she. It was none of my business. But there were no pictures of him on her desk. I sat in my desk chair and sighed. "I feel like such a fool." I said to myself. And this is exactly why I don't get involved with anyone. Because it never works and I'm always left feeling like crap. I put barriers around my heart for a reason.

How did I even let Bella have such an effect on me in such a short time anyway? It's not like I even know her. It's not like I care about her. Liar. It's not like I even want a relationship or even a friendship with her. Liar. Who the hell cares about Isabella Swan. Not me. Liar.

I was making the decision right in this moment to push all non-work related thoughts from my head about Bella Swan.


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