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Okay...Time for another post. This Chapter is super short.

Thanks for the Reviews. So many are asking for Edward, sadly it's still a couple of chapters before he makes an appearance. It will be soon though.

I hope to post Chapter 7 this week too, since this chapter is short.

Chapter 6

Not Again

When I received an email response from Dr. Cullen for an interview, I thought we would meet at the practice, but instead she wanted to meet at a coffee shop near UW.

"Can I get your order miss" Said the young barista

"Yes, please. Can I get a Grande Soy Steam w/ Caramel"

I slid the cashier my debit card and moved to the side.

When I got my cup I took a seat in the back of the quaint coffee shop waiting on hopefully my new boss.

I glanced at my cell phone to check the time…a nervous habit of mine.

I siped my steam milk looking at the other patrons, the shop was filled with students working on their laptops.

When I glanced toward the door wondering what Dr. Cullen looked like. It couldn't have prepared me for the woman I saw.

Walking my way was a grinning blond beauty. She had perfect shady blond hair that was styled to perfection. Perfect teeth and the curves of a supermodel wrapped in a designer dress and high stilettos. She strutted my like she was on the catwalk. I stood up grinning at the woman.

"Rose" I said not believing my eyes.

"Bella" She said back squealing and rushing towards me. She grabbed me in a tight embrace.

Standing in the middle of Meg's Café we stood wrapped in each other laughing.

"How are you? You're still in Washington I see." I said speaking first

"Yes I am. Washington has really grown on me." Rose responded.

"Wow. I can't believe you're here. It's so great to see you" I say hugging her again.

She laughed back at me "Guess What"

"What?"

"What are you doing here" She asks me smirking

"Umm…I'm moving to Seattle soon, I'm here for a job interview today"

"I know. You're hired" She says to me smiling

"What"

So confused right now

"You're hired" Rose said again

"What do you mean?"

"Isabella Swan, Dr. Rosalie Hale-Cullen nice to meet you" She said extending her hand out for me to shake.

"What!" Obviously, I need a wider vocabulary

Rosalie shakes her head, grabs my arm dragging me back to my table. "Come on girl, sit down"

"You're Dr. Cullen?" I ask in shock with my mouth wide open.

"Yes, I just got married three months ago. Hubby and I just came back from our two month honeymoon a month ago." She says showing me ring

"Wow. Congratulations" I say gaping at the humongous ring on her finger.

"Thank you"

"So you're Dr. C's new daughter in law"

"Yeah, I didn't know it was you he had been talking about until I saw your email with your name at the bottom. All he told me was that Chief Swan daughter is a nurse relocating to this area with experience in pediatrics. I've known Chief Swan for about the past three years, I had no idea you were his daughter. When I got your email I was so surprised. That's why I signed my email back to you Dr. R. Cullen. I wanted to surprise you today."

"I'm surprised for sure. So is this the same guy you moved to Washington for?"

"Yes, it's the same guy. I wanted to wait until I finished my residency before planning my wedding. I would have wanted you to be my maid of honor but you disappeared"

"Yeah" I said sheepishly.

Rosalie Hale brings back so many memories. She was my roommate for three years at UChicago. We met our freshman year in a study group and became fast friends. We were both pre-med with our eyes on getting into medical school. We were both so focused and we bonded over that. She was a girly girly into the boys, hair, and make-up. Then she would twist her hair up and be all about work and studies. We graduated early together she was accepted to UW Medical because her boyfriend lived in Seattle. While I was accepted to Hopkins.

"What happen to you? Last time we talked you were full speed ahead to Hopkins." of course she would ask about that. Rosalie is bold and asks whatever is on her mind, no mind to if it was personal or not.

I stared at the table a little embarrassed, she became the doctor she dreamed about, while I'm still a nurse and nowhere near close to going back to medical school.

"Bella, come on I need details. When I got your email signed by Isabella Swan I knew it had to be my badass nerd roommate form UChicago. You were really dedicated to being a doctor, even more than me."

"I got pregnant" I sighed.

"What? You're kidding me. You were my virgin roommate. I thought you were pregnant before you left but I really didn't think that was really going on. I just suspected it"

"I don't really want to talk about it" I muttered. She could sense I wasn't ready to open up. I knew she would inquire again soon, but for now she gave me an understanding nod.

"Alright, so you're a nurse." Rose said with forced excitement to be changing the topic of conversation

"Yeah, are you okay with us working together?" I asked

"Oh yeah, you're a hard worker and I know how smart you are and competent. I knew I struck gold when I saw your email. You're saving me from interviewing a bunch of nitwits. I'll be honored to work with you Bella"

I giggled, that was Rose she didn't get along with a lot people especially females.

"Oh, I wanted to talk to you about when you needed me to start. Dr. C mentioned you didn't need me soon, I just want to check. I just moved to Washington to take care and be close to my father. He lives about three hours from here and but I plan to eventually find a place in Seattle."

"Yeah, I'm sorry to hear about Charlie. I don't know him that well but the Cullen family spends at least two times year out at the house in Forks. Carlisle is the best doctor for him to have. To answer your question Carlisle is right. Em and I still have a little honeymooning to do before I start at the practice. So I will start seeing patients a month from now."

"That's perfect"

"Well we can iron out more details closer to the date. I'll be in touch. Oh and the location of the practice is actually about 20 minutes outside of the city. Is that okay?"

I thought for minute I really wanted to be in the city but the work hours and working with Rose would be ideal. "That's fine with me. I'll make it work"

"Great. I have to run I'm meeting my sister-in-law for some shopping. I would invite you but I remember your aversion to shopping. Still have it?"

"Certainly, so I would bid you goodbye and talk to you soon" I laugh. No shopping for me

"Alright, it was great seeing you again. Can't wait till you move here and we can start hanging out. I'll call you soon" She kissed my cheek and made her way to the exit.

I stayed seated thinking over how that just happened so quickly.

I'm a little nervous and relieved to be working with Rose. We always got along well. I just have new priorities though.

I don't know what she thinks of me. Even if I thought of going back to med school so much time has passed and it would be so much time away from the boys.

I glanced at my watch again to see what time it was. I borrowed Charlie's car for my trip up here to the city. I was planning on staying overnight at Jasper's apartment. He said he would sleep on the couch and I could have his bed.

I caught the bus to his apartment which was in a nice part of town.

I'm not really all that familiar with Seattle, but his apartment building looks nice. I lifted the phone to my ear and called Jasper so he would know were waiting downstairs he came down and collected me.

"Hey" I said smiling. When he opened the building door for me

Who knows where this night will take us. I knew I wanted to make a move on him, but I didn't want to come on to strong. I definitely wasn't ready for sex.

"Let me show you my bach pad"

"Really Jasper "bach pad". That's Lame"

"No, the word Lame is lame"

"Whatever"

He grabbed my overnight bag and led me to the elevator. He pressed the 5th floor button and the elevator ride was quiet.

We reached the floor and there was a lot of apartments on he only went three doors down and then opened the door.

His place was okay, I could tell he seemed like a neat freak. Everything looked like the spot was chosen specifically for each item. When you walk through the door the coat closet was on the left and then the entrance to the kitchen was next to it. He has black appliances and the cabinets are white. You can see out into his living/dining room through a half wall. He bar stools on the other side. The nicest thing about Jasper's apartment was the view. It had three small walls of windows that looked out to the front of the building.

"This is nice Jasper"

"Thanks, it's convenient for work and everything. Can I get you anything water, tea?"

"No, I'm good."

"Well make yourself at home"

He went into the kitchen but I could still see him. I walked around and set on the couch and stared at the dark TV. I wasn't much of a TV person so I had no real desire to turn it on.

My mind was still on my coffee break with Rosalie. Never in a million years would I have thought our paths would cross again. Rose was probably the best friend I ever had other than Angela. I thought of her for about a year after I left school. I meant to keep in touch with her, but I was just too embarrassed. Even now I feel resentment towards her…it's small but there none the less. I do think we'll work well together.

"What's on your mind, I'm sensing a lot of unease" Jasper said appearing in front of my face waving a bottle of water.

"You know what I think you missed your calling…are you an empath?" I laughed.

"I wish" he said sarcastically "but seriously I can also see it written all of your face. Are you uncomfortable being here?"

"No, that's not it" I responded shaking my head.

I looked up to meet Jasper's pretty blues and stared. I knew he had proven himself trustworthy. I broke the eye contact and fell back deeper into the couch.

I sighed "I ran into my roommate from college today"

"Not a good roommate or something…you all have some sort of Catfight."

"No, nothing like that, we got along great. We both had a lot of drive and we pushed each other to always do better. We actually ended up graduating a semester early together."

"So why the face? Does she live here in Seattle?"

"Well remember I had the interview today for the job that Dr. C recommended. Well it turns out that Dr. C's daughter in law is my old roommate Rose."

"Well that was nice" He said looking at me to explain more about my mood.

"She's super nice and has always been beautiful; I bet she fits right in with the Cullen family. Dr. C is a hottie"

"Ahhh… no talk like that."

"Sorry, forgot you're not a girl"

"Last I looked down there it was all man" He said glancing down at his crotch and back up to me with a grin.

I hit is shoulder and laughed.

"Anyway, she is beautiful, married, and about to enter a new practice. It just has me thinking about how our lives have change so much. I was the bookworm into books and I avoided guys like the plague. She was gorgeous and smart beauty with a very active sex life. Yet I'm the one that got knocked up and had to drop out of medical school. Not that I'm saying she should have been the knocked one or that she shouldn't be a doctor. She had a rough past too and I know she has worked hard. I'm just a little bitter."

"Are you ashamed of keeping the boys? I don't think so, I see you with them…you love them so deeply. It's a part of what I like about you."

"Yeah, I would never go back and change what happen. No regrets" I said

"It's okay to fill a little jealous, even though you're happy with the choices you made"

"Yeah, thanks for listening Jasper"

"Of course, now did you get the job?"

I grinned "Of course"

"Excellent, let's kick back and watch a movie" Jasper said getting up from his spot on the couch next to me. He headed over to his entertainment section and loaded a DVD in"

"Hold on what do you have me watching" I asked as he walked back over resuming his spot next to me. He sat back and placed an arm over my shoulders and cuddled me to him.

"It's a surprise" he grinned

"Right" I said turning back to the TV and resting my head on his chest.

We ended up watching two movies and pigging out on junk food. Jasper was a lot of fun to be around and kept me entertained throughout the movie.

When we finished the second movie and I was more than ready to make a move forward with Jasper.

When the movie's credits started to roll I looked up from Jasper chest to his face. He had really lean and slim face and his face was smooth with no stubble visible.

When I met his eyes he was staring intently back at me. I'm not sure what emotion was displayed there but I inched a little closer hoping to detect how he felt about our closeness.

I know they say people eyes darken, but if anything Jasper's eyes were even brighter blue than normal.

It was only seconds later that he closed the distance and gave me a searing kiss. Our lips moved against each other perfectly. I didn't feel any sparks like I did with Edward. Jasper's kisses weren't as warm and soft. This kiss did feel good it has been so long since I had this type of intimacy. I felt his tongue graze against my lips and I opened up for him to enter in. His tongue probed and moved efficiently in my mouth. I could feel the heat between my legs grow and pulled one leg over Jasper thus straddling him on his couch.

He didn't seem to reject our new position, especially when I started grinding against his erection. I could feel it giving me the friction I needed. The heat was so much I just couldn't help but grind harder trying to feel the connection to Jasper. My stomach was coiling and he felt so good, I needed something extra I just couldn't figure out what it was.

My movements pick up and Jasper is grabbing me by my thighs and thrusting upwards.

Suddenly, I feel Jasper pick me up and carry me back to his bedroom. I had yet to see what his bedroom looked like and now was not the time. I could feel the bed undernief me.

I looked up into his eyes. But in a flash I suddenly saw bronze hair and green eyes boring into mine before they changed to blue.

Jasper came in to lock his lips against mine again. His lips felt good, I kissed him harder waiting for sparks to sting me.

When Jasper lifted again he stared into my eyes, I closed my eyes and saw green eyes and olive skin moving exploring across my body, leaving aching desire.

When I open my eyes again, I could see Jasper on my side and no longer hovering over me. I glanced in his direction and he was sitting up against the headboard with his face down.

"You said Edward's name" Jasper spoke in a whisper

Oh shit

I quickly shot up and leaned against the headboard, as well.

"Sorry"

"It's okay, I was forcing it too. I wanted you so bad you're incredibly beautiful" he said looking back at me "smart, kind, an incredible mom but it doesn't feel any passion behind our kisses. I don't know if I feel the right way about you. Then you said his name"

"I'm soo sorry Jasper, I wanted that too. You're a terrific guy. Gosh, I sound so cliché don't I." I said to Jasper with a smile.

He smiled back at me "Yeah, the it's not you, it's me thing"

"I'm sorry Jasper"

"Stop apologizing. It's okay…I don't want to lose you. I feel a connection to you our friendship as been so easy. I've never had that before" he said

"I don't want to lose you either, you've been my first real friend out here and I trust you"

"Let's not mess this up in further. I'm going to go back out to the couch and get some shut eye." He turned to me "Best Friends" he said to me.

I smiled and nodded back.

"Sweet dreams Bellarina" he said kissing my forehead

I snorted. "Bellarina, I'm anything but" I laughed

"I think your clumsiness is very graceful"

I threw a pillow his way and he dodged it. "Get out of here before I take away your man card"

He smiled and scooted out his room.

I fell back on the bed staring at Jasper ceiling.

"Damn it Edward" I said aloud to the empty room before drifting to sleep to dream of just him.

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Jasper and I talked this morning and we both agreed that we're perfect for one another but no sparks -just attraction. We agreed not to let it jeopardize our relationship as friends. He asked more about Edward, after hearing me talk in my sleep last night. I didn't tell him anything other than I still dream about Edward sometimes…and it's always the same dream. I was still slightly embarrassed that I called Edward's name out while being with Jasper. It was stupid and unconscious.

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On the following Monday I had just dropped the boys off at school when my cell phone rang.

"Hello"

"Bella"

"Rose"

"Hey, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Things have been crazy trying to get everything organized at the new house" Rose said

"Oh, you bought a house" I said, a little small speck of bitterness rising up

"Yes, Emmett and I are hoping to start a family really soon, speaking of you never told me what went down after graduation? What happen to John Hopkins and who's the father? Did we go to school with him?"

I laughed at her line of questions. Only she would pick up where we left off like we had been in college just yesterday.

"There is not much to tell. Typical story. I had one night stand during spring break and a few weeks later I was sick. I don't know who the guy is, I tried looking for him but I didn't really get his name or any other details. Oh, but he was in medical school."

"Wow…so where did you go after you found out. You weren't telling me much the day you left other than you needed to leave"

"Long story short—I turned to my parents for help and they turned their back on me. I still went to Baltimore and did my research job at Hopkins, but I didn't have the rest of the money for my tuition and I was going to need money for the babies. A friend of mine got me into nursing and I have been doing that ever since"

"Wow…I missed so much. I wish you would have called me. I would have tried to help. I'm not sure how but I would have wanted to be there for you"

"It's fine Rose. I was too embarrassed to tell you."

"I can't wait to meet them." She said

I know super short and stuff. I just wanted to end Jasper/Bella romantic relationship and introduce Rose before going into the next chapters.

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