Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight but Stephenie Meyer does.


THE STOLEN WORDS

by AliciousMind


CHAPTER NINE - Live Your Life

BPOV

"Rosalie, are you sure you have no more work for me today? I have plenty of time to do some extra editing".

I was working in my room and Rosalie Hale came to see the progress with my latest task. I decided to talk to her and ask for more job to do, but she seemed to be hesitant.

"Bella, can I be honest with you?" she asked. She looked like she was deliberating if she should say something or not. I shivered, afraid what did that mean.

"Of course" I said unsure.

"I have been watching you for all this last year and I must tell you I don't know any other person like you".

I was confused for a second. Was that good or bad. Oh, God. Does she want to fire me?

"Stop that! I can see what you're thinking." She exclaimed. "You don't see yourself very clearly, do you? Why do you think I have promoted you after such a short time?"

"Because there was a vacant and an urgent job to do? And Jessica and Lauren were on holidays?" I said not knowing where she referred to.

"You see, being such an intelligent person sometimes you are just stupid. I have made you a head of our department because I saw how talented and hard-working you are. You are the best among us all and you don't even see it. It is time for you to open your eyes and realize how extraordinary your brain is and how incredible person you are. I cannot understand why you are choosing to work even at home. You should meet some friends, have fun and not keep to yourself. You are way too young to do so".

I remained speechless. I always admired Rosalie. Although she was only three years older than me, she was very professional, strict and successful. People in the office were afraid of her because she could sense the lie from the distance and she had no problem with confronting the poor fool the minute he decided not to pull his weight. She did't hesitate to tell what she thought and was very straight forward with it. Just like right now with me.

"I don't know what to say Rosalie. I like working for you, I don't have any friends here and I don't like to just sit at home and do nothing".

"You see, this is the time you have to take your life in your hands. I really admire your talent and your personality and I would like to see you happy."

I sighed and thought about all those things she'd said. Maybe she was right. Maybe those last few days were the proof that my life was too much concentrated on my past and I was like a pathetic old lady. Maybe it was the time to choose to live not to pity myself any more.

"All right, I will try. Thank you Rosalie. It was good to talk to you like this." I smiled to her and she smiled back.

"It was my pleasure. I want you to know you can talk to me wherever you need. And Bella?"

"Yes?"

"Call me Rose." She winked and turned to leave my room.

I was standing in the middle of the arrival lounge at the Seattle airport and searching for my best friend, who had landed some time ago and should have been here and minute. I was very eager to finally see her after all those months. I didn't realize how much I missed her and now, waiting for her I couldn't contain my excitement.

Finally I saw her among all those people. I waved to her and she came running in my direction with two big suitcases in her hands. I was amazed how such a tiny person could have enough strength to lift those monsters.

Alice stopped my way of thoughts by hugging me with all those force and looking at me with disapproving eyes.

"Isabella Marie Swan, why do you look so miserable and what the hell you are wearing?"

I smiled, hugged her back and said: "Hi Alice, I missed you, too".


A/N: Yeah I know it's short but I am planning to post one more tonight. I thought this chapter was quite important and the talk with Rosalie explained the way other people see Bella.

I hope you liked it. Let me know.

A.