Hi all! I feel like I keep repeating myself, but I am truly thankful for all of the positive feedback I am getting for this story. Thank you so much!

AN: I do not own Twilight.

BPOV

Working for Edward has gone better than I thought it would. At first I was really nervous for a lot of reasons. I was afraid my attraction for Edward would be a major distraction. Whenever I was around him I turned into this different person, a self-conscious, klutzy, almost nonverbal basket case. I needed to rein it in and just act like myself because I really, really wanted to impress him. Edward asked to borrow me because I was good at my job. I didn't want him to regret asking Jasper for my help. I didn't want to let him down. This case was important not just for Edward, but for the entire firm. Not being on my A game would not only jeopardize the outcome, it would also hurt my chances with Edward.

I made a decision walking in that I just wouldn't let Edward affect me in that way. I would keep it strictly professional and just do my job to the best of my ability. Shockingly, despite being really tough to ignore the man's sexiness, it worked. I still wanted him in the worst way, but after two days I felt comfortable enough working along side Edward. In fact, Edward, Paul, and I worked really well together and the case was finally making some decent progress. It felt very satisfying…in the professional kind of way. The other ways I wanted to be satisfied…not so much.

So. Frustrated.

Watching Edward with his sister was quite eye-opening. Their banter back and forth was very amusing but anyone watching them would see that they were close. She knew how to handle him, that was for sure. I couldn't help but chuckle at Edward's stupefied reaction to my friendship with his sister. He truly had no clue that Alice and I had been hanging out for awhile.

I had no idea how someone could be that smart and yet that oblivious at the same time. In one minute Edward could rattle off decisions from court cases fifty years ago and in the next be completely incognizant to things happening around him. Just yesterday, I had been with Edward at his desk going over some information when Lauren came in with some Xeroxing he had requested. With me standing right there, the little harlot put her hands on his desk and leaned over asking Edward if he needed anything else. When I looked up from the pile of papers on the desk all I could see were Lauren's naked tits. She wasn't even wearing a fucking bra. My reaction must have said as much but skank face just looked at my inadequate chest and fucking smirked.

I had no words.

After she repeated the offer of doing anything for Edward, he finally looked up. But what happened next made me just about lose my shit…in an I'm going to literally laugh my ass off kind of way. His eyes completely bypassed the mountains of silicone and went right to her eyes. And then he said…wait for it. This is the best fucking part.

"That's so nice of you to offer, Lauren. Actually, a cup of coffee would be nice. Would you like one, Bella?"

He was sincere and serious as a heart attack.

Fucking classic. Whose smirking now, bitch?

Not Lauren, that's for sure. Her face dropped at Edward's request and then scrunched up into a pout when I replied that I would absolutely love a cup. Drinking it was not an option because I wasn't taking a chance of catching something from the saliva she was sure to spit into it. But, I wouldn't turn it down either. Call me immature but seeing her little plan backfire completely made my day.

Thank you, Edward and all your cluelessness.

When the day was over I was eager to get going. I had a couple stops to make in preparation for the first day of the Secret Santa Exchange. I already had all my gifts planned out for every day of the exchange. Now that I was feeling more comfortable in Edward's presence, I was sure that I was going to be able to pull this off. If everything went as I hoped it would, I wouldn't be spending New Year's Eve alone.

My plan was quite simple. I had three goals.

One, reveal personal information that will show Edward that I'm a nice girl and relationship material.

Two, keep Edward intrigued and appeal to his male desires by showing him my spicy side.

And three, keep my identity a secret for as long as possible. I wanted to reveal myself on my terms.

A lot of things had to go right and Edward had to react the way Rose and Alice assured me he would. They had been my biggest supporters in all this. They both thought that we would make a great pair and I was finally willing to do something about it. After today's incident with Lauren I realized that Edward would not stay clueless forever. Someone was bound to catch his eye and snatch him up.

I wanted that someone to be me.

I needed to make my move and I would…starting tomorrow with a little pick-me-up.

I know everyone wanted to see what Bella got him on the first day, but I think it will be better to find out from Edward's POV. So, sorry about that! As always, I would love to hear what you think. Thanks for reading and see you tomorrow. ~Isannah