Chapter 7: Edward the perfect guy

When I opened the door I found a worried Charlie and a pleading Alice waiting for me in the main room. I had been dreading this moment. What was I suppose to tell Charlie? My thoughts were interrupted by Charlie. "Bella, what took you so long? When I got home you weren't here. Alice told me you went on a date with a guy named Edward. I was so worried." Charlie tried to sound mad but his face gave away that he was relieved. I gave Charlie a reassuring smile then said "I'm sorry dad but it was kind of a spur of the moment decision. I was asked out on a date when I was helping Alice out with a fashion show, he kind of saved me from being fired because I kind of fell….. Well that's another story. But seriously, dad he was a complete gentleman and never once was I in danger." Charlie's face went from shock to being happy. "Bells, that's great. I am glad you had a nice time. But the next time you go on a data with a French "gentleman", tell me in advance ok?" Charlie said with a little agitation. I was debating on whether or not to tell Charlie about me going on a date with Edward again tomorrow, the look on Charlie's face told me I should tell him. "Well in that case dad, I am going on another date with him tomorrow night at the amour restaurant." I said slyly. "Ok Bells." Charlie said aggravated as he turned and began walking towards his room, leaving Alice and I alone in the main room. I could practically feel Alice buzzing with excitement; she looked like she was going to explode. I sighed and said, "Ok Alice, ask away." Alice clapped her hands in excitement than asked, "What did you guys do?" I went and sat down on the couch and said, "It was the most amazing night of my life! We went to this beautiful loft that was underground in the subway station. It was full of precious books. We talked about Romeo&Juliet. He even tried to kiss me!" Alice's eyes grew wide as she replied, "Bella that is so romantic! I can't believe he has his own library in the subway station. I knew he was rich but that's really different." She giggled at the last part. For 30 more minutes Alice had gotten almost every detail of our date. "Yes it was truly amazing!" I said in awe. Then Alice's face saddened and I wondered what was wrong with her. "Alice what's wrong you seem sad." I asked worried. Alice shrugged and said, "It's nothing really, it's just that…… you have been in Paris only two days and you are already dating prince charming himself…… I wish that would happen to me." Alice said in defeat. I was shocked that Alice felt this way. Alice was so beautiful her smile, her skin was perfect, and her personality was more than welcoming. "Alice, don't worry you are so perfect, in every way, I am sure that a handsome French man is going to sweep you off your feet before you know it." I said honestly. Alice smiled at my statement and gave me a hug. I loved Alice so much, I couldn't imagine a sister better than her and I knew that someone would fall in love with her. After about 10 more minutes of small chat, we went to bed. I was so excited about our date I couldn't believe that it really happened.

The next morning I woke up early because I had to go work for Charlize. Of course by the time I was done getting ready Alice was finished with dressing and was making the three of us breakfast. I sat down at the table as Alice placed the eggs and pancakes on our plates. "So are you girls looking forward to you second day of work?" Charlie asked as he ate the pancakes. "Absolutely, it won't be that busy today because we had the fashion show yesterday." Alice said with excitement. Charlie nodded at Alice and we spent the rest of breakfast eating in silence. Then Alice and I headed out the door and began walking to work. Alice turned to look at me and said, "Bella what are you wearing on your date tonight?" I shrugged my shoulders and said "I'm wearing what I have on." Alice's face turned into a grimace as she looked at what I had on. I didn't think it was so bad. I had a white tank top on with jeans; my shoes were a pair of black converse. "Bella, are you serious, that is not proper dating attire." Alice said with a pull at my shirt. "I have the perfect outfit for you; it's blue so it'll look beautiful against your skin." Alice said in a matter of fact tone. I just shook my head, knowing Alice all my life I had learned not to disagree with her when it came to dressing me. Ever since I was little Alice had always treated me like a mannequin. I loved her and didn't want to her to get her feelings hurt so I would never put up a fight if she asked to dress me, especially since mom died.

When we finally got to work nothing really exciting happened. If something exciting did happen I was completely unaware of it because I was to busy thinking about how amazing my date with Edward had been last night and I was so excited about the date I had with him after work. Working for Charlize wasn't hard at all. My job was to sit beside her desk along with Alice and sort through e-mails, take calls, and help with Charlize's schedule. Alice and I were done with work at around 5 which left me 2 hours to get ready for the date. When we got home Alice wasted no time in getting me ready. She placed my hair in an elegant up do. Then she put a small amount of makeup on me with some cherry flavored lip gloss. The outfit she had me wear was beautiful. I had a blue silk top on with a tight pencil skirt that was black and stopped midthigh. Alice finished off the outfit with a pair of Jimmy Choos. Alice wished me good look and I was out the door on my way to the Amour restaurant. When I walked inside the restaurant I was surprised that it didn't look anything like how it did when Alice and I went there. The restaurant was completely and utterly empty. There were beautiful roses every wear and there was only one table in the middle of the restaurant. That's where he stood waiting for me. Edward looked stunning he had a Ralph Lauren blue blazer and his hair looked glorious. He held apprising eyes as he looked at me. "You look so beautiful Bella." He said as he pulled out the chair from the table for me to sit in. Then Edward sat in the chair facing me. Once again, I felt such a large amount of electricity. I looked into his eyes and was surprised that, instead of their normal gold color his eyes were a dimmer color now, they were almost black and only had a hint of their once gold shade. "Did you get contacts, your eyes were gold and now they're almost black." I asked in a whisper. Edward was taken aback as he shook his head no. "It's just the dim lighting in here, Bella, nothing more." Edward said this and smiled a crooked smile that didn't reach his eyes. I let it slide, he was right it was pretty dim in this restaurant. "Did you do this?" I asked as I gestured toward the empty restaurant. "I don't know what you're talking about." Edward said innocently. "Edward, come on. I have been to this restaurant twice and it never ever is empty. Did you clear it out?" I asked in interest. "I may have had something to do with that. A little money and bribe can go along" Edward said with a grin. I couldn't believe all of the things that this gorgeous rich guy has done for me.
"Do you do this to all the girls you go on dates with?" I asked shyly. Edward chuckled "yes I actually do considering you're the only girl I have ever actually dated." "Are you serious? No girl has ever showed an interest in you, and you have never had an interest in any other girl?" I asked in disbelief. "Why is that so hard to believe?" Edward asked, he was clearly amused. "Look at yourself, you beautiful, charming, and completely dazzling." I told him shyly. Edward smiled at my remark. "That's funny that you would say that because I was thinking the exact same thing about you. And to answer your question, no I have never had an interest any girl. They were all so shallow and wanted me for my money. But you… I see something different about you, your not just a pretty face, there is something there beneath the surface about you. I think about you a lot, you are like my own personal magnet." Edward said as he stared at me. "I am really flattered by that." I told him as I began to feel my cheeks blush. "I really love it when you do that." Edward said as he began leaning closer to me. We were almost about to kiss when we were interrupted by the waiter. "Do you know what to order?" The waiter said in a thick accent. I really wasn't hungry my stomach was full with butterflies from being this close to Edward. Edward reluctantly turned his head and replied "I'm not hungry but, I am sure Bella would like something." "I'll have the mushroom soup please." I replied slyly. The waiter than walked away. Edward and I then began talking. Once again he was asking me tons of questions, this time about my family and my sister, how I was liking Paris, if I ever had a boyfriend. When I told him I never had one he was completely shocked and said that was surprising. Once I was done with my soup Edward took my hand and we walked out of the restaurant.

"Would you mine going to the Eifel tower with me." Edward asked while we were still in front of the restaurant. "I would love to." I replied with a smile. Edward and I held hands while we walked to the Eifel tower. Once we got there we took the elevator to the top of the tower. It was amazing to be on top of this beautiful monument with Edward. I was gazing at the beautiful view from the tower when Edward said. "I am truly glad you decided to come to Paris, I never thought I would have met someone like you." I blushed and said "I am really glad I met you to, the past few days have been amazing." Then it happened. Edward put his arms around my waist drawing me closer to him and then his head leaned down so that he would kiss me. At first he hesitated but then when he saw that I wasn't putting up any resistance he continued. It was my first kiss with him and my first kiss with anyone for that matter, so I had no clue what to do so I just let my instincts take over. Our lips were moving in synchronization and I melted into his embrace. We kissed for exactly 3 minutes and 55 seconds. Then I had to pull away to breath. As I began to recover Edward said "I guess your mother never said anything about kissing on the second date." I laughed at his statement and said in a whisper. "I guess not." After that kiss Edward took me home with the promise that he would call me in the morning. When I went inside I was surprised that Charlie and Alice weren't waiting for me, Charlie must have expected me to be home late. I went to bed dreaming of the wonderful date that had just occurred.