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I just enjoy making the characters do what I wish
Chapter 8:
EPOV:
I was settling at my new job pretty fast, I did advertising in Chicago as well and worked for one of the more prestigious advertising firms there. I had been given a couple projects to show everyone what I was made of, and I completed them pretty easy. Advertising was my knack; I was just one of those creative types. I was also a closet musician, and was defiantly going to miss my piano back in Chicago.
I looked up at the clock on the wall of my brand spakin' new office, and saw it was 11:45. I figured I could cut out a little early for lunch, walk around and see where to go. My assistant was bugging me to go to lunch with her, and I didn't know how to nicely tell her I was not interested. I made a quick list of some of the things I would need to bring to make my office more personal, and headed out while she was in the restroom.
BPOV:
I managed to successfully avoid any and all questions regarding my "gift" I got this morning. When I saw it was finally lunch time, I grabbed the glass vase and the dozen roses and proceeded to carry it outside, making it appear I was taking to my truck. I did get a couple curious glances and heard some whispers of, "why wouldn't she just leave those beautiful things on her desk all day?" and of course the big, "Wonder who the secret admirer is?" I sighed as I finally made my way to the front door of our office.
I took the elevator down to the lobby, very thankful I was riding by myself. I carried those flowers outside and right to the dumpster that was on the side of the parking lot. I smiled to myself as I heard the glass vase shatter into a million pieces when it hit the side of the dumpster.
Satisfied I started walking down the sidewalk past many little boutiques and other types of shops, occasionally I would stop to check something out in the widow, but I wasn't much of a shopper. That was more Alice's department. I finally arrived at the quaint little French café I had loved. I took a seat at one of the outside tables since today was pretty nice and there was a nice warm breeze blowing. The waiter took my order and I placed my headphones to my iPod in my ears and hit the play button, and opened a book.
EPOV:
I walked along the street, enjoying the breeze. It was such a beautiful day, only how I had wished coffee girl was walking next to me… hand In hand. I might have to end up enlisting the help of Emmett, after all. I really didn't know my way around too much, so I just kind of followed the way the crowd was going.
Pretty soon, I came to a street that seemed to be home to a bunch of places to eat. I was starving, but wasn't quite sure what I really wanted to eat. I continued to walk down the street, checking out the different places. There was Mexican, Italian, couple of fast food joints, and that's when I looked up and couldn't believe my eyes or my luck!
I looked up at the sign on the building, Bistro. I again looked back to the sight that I could not believe! There was my coffee girl, sitting at a table at the Bistro across the street from where I stood. She had earbuds in and was looking at her cell phone looking quite pissed off. Oh well, at least I knew she wasn't pissed off at me. It was now or never.
I marched myself right across the street.
BPOV:
I couldn't focus on my book, not at all. I put it down, and rubbed my eyes. I didn't really feel like returning to work, maybe I would just play hooky for the rest of the day and go visit Mike at his office. That's when I remembered my truck was still there, so much for that idea! I heard my phone ringing in my purse, so I dug it out. I had a new text message. It was from that damn unknown number again, Damn it Jake!
Bella, please give me a chance. Did you forget what we had together? I miss you. Love, Jake.
That was it! I had it, it was enough! I hit the reply button, and then thought about what I would say. Suddenly, I couldn't help myself. I had a soft spot in my heart for Jacob Black. We made mud pies together for crying out loud! Charlie did hint to me every time I talked to him about maybe forgiving Jake that he was just young and dumb and made a really stupid mistake.
Jake, just please give me time to think about things. – Bella
As I hit the send button, I felt someone tapping on my shoulder.
EPOV:
I soon as I tapped on her shoulder, I immediately felt self conscious. I never feel like that with women, why did THIS woman have such a different effect on me? I watched with baited breath as she quickly snapped her phone shut and turned to me, first annoyed. Then a huge smile crossed her face.
"Well, finally we meet. It's about time, coffee girl." I said to her with a pretty big grin on my face. I didn't wait for an invitation, I took the chair next to her swung it around and straddled it. What the fuck ARE you doing, Edward? I hated nagging self doubt.
BPOV:
I was extremely surprised that my bronze hair god was the one tapping me on the shoulder; in fact I just about fainted. Under the table I pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. I smiled at him as he straddled the chair next to me, how fucking sexy. I could have ripped his clothes off right now, I just wanted to run my hairs through that thick beautiful bronze hair…. Back to planet Earth, Bella!
"So, I think it's pretty unfair." I said to him, with a mischievous look on my face. I almost laughed when the look of confusion came over his. "What?" He asked.
"That you know MY name, but I don't have a clue what yours is." I giggled; I guess I was pretty good at this flirting thing after all. My hunk just kind of nodded at me, "Good point, Bella." He extended his hand and I shook it, "Edward." I raised my eyebrow, finally I had a name to go with the face. "Edward what?"
"Edward Cullen." He replied, "And you are Bella what?"
"Bella Swan." I replied, as the waiter chose that moment to bring my lunch order. It was a simple soup and a sandwich. He handed a menu to Edward, who handed it back and said he would just take whatever it was I was having.
I stared into his beautiful green eyes for a minute, "Sorry about Saturday night, I was really looking forward to talking to you." I hoped I wasn't bringing up something sour that would ruin the moment.
"Don't worry about it. I completely understand why you left." He eyed me for a minute, "I hope I'm not out of line when I say, your ex boyfriend is a complete asshole."
I smiled and laughed, that's when I heard my cell phone beeping that I had a text message. I knew who it was, so I ignored it. "Yeah, I'm sure Emmett told you the story." I said simply as I took a couple spoonfuls of my soup. Edward nodded, "Yeah. You deserve someone better than that." He ran his fingers through his hair, and I barley could stop myself from having my naughty thoughts.
"Anyone in mind?" I asked, surprising myself. Edward chuckled, "Yeah, I just might. I'll have to introduce you." The waiter brought Edward's soup and sandwich.
EPOV:
Wow. I couldn't believe it. Bella was flirting with me, she was so beautiful. I couldn't stop staring into those big chocolate brown eyes. I enjoyed the soup and the sandwich as well, looks like Bella had excellent taste in food.
Soon I looked at my watch and realized it was past one o'clock. Nothing like taking a two hour lunch break your first day of work!
"Bella, I hate this but I must get back to work." I figured she had to as well. I saw her look at the time on her cell, "Crap! Me too!" I wasn't prepared for the bold move she made next. She grabbed my cell phone out of my hand and programmed something into it. "Now you have my number. Call or text anytime." She said to me with a wink.
"I sure will." I smiled at her, "Would you like to go out tomorrow night?" I figured I could take her out for a nice romantic dinner after a long day of work. I was pleased when she nodded, "Great! See you then!" I said as I turned and started walking back to my office.
BPOV:
I was going to be in so much trouble, but I didn't really care. I watched Edward walk down the street before I turned and started the ten minute walk back to my office. I knew nobody would actually be missing me.
I decided to check and see what Jake had to say, and I opened my phone finally to read his message.
Thank you Bella. I'm not giving up this time. I love you. –Jake
I shut my phone. CRAP! What did I just do??? That's when I remembered Edward was friends with Emmett, who was business partners with Jake.
Shit! Did I just unintentionally create a fucking love triangle??
A/N Yay!! They finally met. Now what will happen with this mess??
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