AN. Hey all. Happy New Year to you all. Sorry this is coming late. I've had a lot going on since I last updated. I'm expecting my 3rd child in May. So updates will be when I can. *hides behind laptop*. Thanks to all who have reviewed and put myself and my story on author/story alert. I'm grateful for each review and new followers I get, it means a lot to me. Thanks to all for sticking with me on this. This has a little scene with Edward in. This comes un read, so all mistakes are mine. Apologies in advance. As always let me know what you think. Cat x

Previous Chapter

Kate and I walk to the door, we hug and say goodbye.

I say goodbye to Carmen on my way out.

I stand in the fresh air and take a breath.

Well I've done it. I got a job. Life's looking up from here.

I give myself an inward high 5!

Chapter 9 New Life

As I turn left towards Emmet's car, I hear him call me.

'Baby B, over here?'

I turn around and he's coming towards me.

'Hey Bro, you ok?' I ask.

'Yeah of course, I'm just having a coffee, come join me. Well, how was it?' He asks with a big grin on his face.

My smile grew even wider. 'It was great, I really can't wait to start next Monday'. I say

'Wow, that's great news sis'. He says picking me up and spinning me around while planting a sloppy wet kiss on my cheek,

'Thanks Bro'. This day just couldn't get any better.

'So did you meet the headmaster?' Emmett asks.

'No. They are hiring a new one. Kate, my Nursery co-worker said that Mr Newton was having a meeting this afternoon with a few guys that got the call backs today. I guess I will meet him on Monday?' I say.

Emmett just smiles.

Strange! I thought to myself.

'So, what are you having Bro, on me'.

'I'll have a coffee please'. He replies

I raise an eyebrow at him

'And a chicken sandwich please' he adds.

I laugh. 'Sure bro, go find a table, I'll bring them over'. I tell him

'Hi, what can I get for you?'

'Hi, 1 coffee, 1 tea, a chicken sandwich, and a chicken salad sandwich please, can I have the chicken salad to take out please?'

'Yes of course, no problem'. The assistant replies.

Once I paid, I wait for our drinks and sandwiches. I turn to look to see where Emmett is sitting, and find him talking to a guy!

I'm lost in my own thoughts until I hear a voice say.

'Miss your order is ready'. The assistant says.

'Sorry, thank you'. I reply.

I take my order and head over to Emmett.

'Here you go bro, coffee and sandwich'.

'Thanks B. Then he adds, Bella this is Edward Cullen a friend of mine, Edward this is Bella, my little sis'. He says with a wink.

'Hi Edward it's nice to meet you'. I say while holding out my hand.

'It's nice to meet you too Bella'. He says while shaking my hand.

'Well, I must be off, are we still on for Saturday morning Em?' Edward asks.

'Yeah, course. Still want the 9.30 slot?' Emmet asks Edward.

'Yeah that's fine. See you then, It was nice to meet you Bella, He says.

'And you Edward'. I reply.

'See you Saturday then Emmett. Bye'.

And with that he was gone.

'Sorry about that B'. Emmett says.

'What? Don't be daft'. I tell him.

Just then my phone rings!

'Excuse me, Emmett, while I take this'.

'Sure, Baby B, another tea?' He asks.

'Please Bro, thanks. Be right back'.

'Hello?' I say as I make my way to the door.

'Um! Hello. Is this Bella?' A voice asks.

'Yes, this is Bella. Who's this?'

'OMG! Bella, hi it's Alice from Saturday night'.

'Alice. Omg! How are you?

'Yeah I'm good thanks hun, you?'

'I am now. I just got a job'. I tell her.

'Congratulations Bella, that's great news. When do you start?'

'Thanks, I start next Monday'. I tell her.

'That's great news Bella, we should celebrate?'

'Yes we should, what are you doing Saturday night?' I ask.

'I'm not doing anything. Why?'

'Would you like to come to dinner Saturday evening round mine?'

I would love to. What time do you want me there?'

'Come by for about six ok'.

'Ok Bella, I will see you then, bye'.

'Bye Ali'. And with that she was gone.

I walk back in with a smile on my face.

'Sorry about that, that was a friend of mine. I have just invited her on Saturday

'Not a problem. So what are you cooking on Saturday Bella?' Emmett asks.

'You will just have to wait till Saturday'. I tell him.

'Okay, you ready to go?'

I nod and we make our way to his car.

Everything just seems to be coming together for me now.

I head into my apartment and go straight for a shower before I prepare something for dinner.

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