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Ch. 10
MR. RIGHT
Why did this seem like dejavu? Here I was in our living room in a beautiful designer dress made by Alice, of course waiting on Aro's driver to pick us up. The banquet was being held at his manor which from what Jess told me is huge and extravagant. Chills spread throughout my body; I had the weirdest feeling about tonight. I don't think it's a bad feeling, it feels more like a fluttering in the pit of my stomach. I can usually sense when something bad will happen I get these bad feelings. I actually got those a lot in high school; it was like a sixth sense I always knew when I was walking into trouble. This feeling was definitely something different, kind of like an excitement or anticipation of some sort.
Maybe it's because I am meeting Aro's cousin Demitri? So this is kind of like a date; Jess did say he was different. It would be nice to meet a man that wasn't so full of himself for a change. That led me to think back to Edward, I guess I am a little judge mental. I mean he did apologize; but what exactly for? I shook my head and decided that that mystery was best left for another day; tonight I will meet a new man. Who knows he could be Mr. Right, or not he is Aro's cousin after all.
When we arrived at the manor people had already started arriving, I noticed a few familiar faces from the Gala that the Cullen's had held. As we made are way into the room where the party was being held I spotted Aro right away and next to him was a tall dark husky man. Jessica gripped my elbow and led me towards
them. As we got closer I noticed that the man had blue eyes that were now staring in our direction.
"Jessica! Bella! You both look exquisite. Come, come I would like to introduce you." Jessica ushered us faster, she was in a hurry. "Bella my dear this is my dear cousin Demitri, Demitri this is Bella."
I stared at him for awhile wondering if he would say anything but he didn't he just smiled and reached his hand out. "Um….it's nice to meet you Demitri." I said as I placed my hand in his and shook it.
He pulled back quickly and nodded in agreement, great this was going to be awkward. "So Demitri did Aro tell you that Bella is a model?" I looked at Jessica quickly giving her a glare. "What? It's true, she models for the designer Alice Whitlock. Have you heard of her?"
He nodded. I was almost positive that he wasn't going to talk at all tonight but then he said, "My….I knew someone that wore her line of clothing, so I am familiar with the name."
"Well she's practically Bella's BFF." She said it with a little bit of bitterness. "I'm sure Bella can introduce your friend to Alice if you ask her nice enough. Well I'll leave you two alone so you can get to know each other a little bit better." With that said she sauntered off to Aro's side. Did I ever mention that my dear friend has serious ISSUES!
We stood in silence for what seemed like hours but were probably only a few minutes. Out of the corner of my eye I caught some movement when I looked up it was Jess. She was mouthing to me. "Talk to him." I glowered at her. God all she knew how to do was meddle in my business. I groaned inwardly well at least I thought I did until Demitri finally spoke.
"Is something wrong Isabella?"
What? He called me Isabella, only Edward called me by my full name. "I'm sorry?"
"You sounded like something was bothering or hurting you are you okay?"
Shit! "Yeah I'm fine. It's just…..UGH! Jessica is a pain in my ass."
He just stared at me blankly then started laughing out loud, everyone in a five mile radius probably heard him. I glanced around and everyone was staring at us curiously, the only people smiling were Aro and Jess.
"You are refreshing."
Huh? I'm refreshing, what am I a drink? "I don't know what you mean by that."
"Well when Aro said he had a date for me tonight I wasn't really looking forward to it. I….god I don't know how to say this and not come off as an asshole." He paused. "I'm not like my cousin; I don't partake in the same hobbies as he does." I just stared at him, as he said hobbies he air quoted. I contemplated what he said and glanced in Aro and Jessica's direction. They were in a lovers embrace and I knew right then what he was talking about. "I'm probably confusing you even more I'm so sorry. I just don't want to offend anyone."
"No, no it's okay. I understand what you are saying now. Just so we are clear..." I air quoted my next sentence. "I'm not the type of deer that Aro likes to hunt." He let out a sigh of relieve. "God I could just imagine what people think of me, did you really think I was that type of… deer?"
"Well you never know with my cousin he can be very unpredictable at times so I always have to be on my toes when it comes to him. I'm sorry for assuming, it was rude of me."
"It's okay I guess I can see why that might have crossed your mind and if I was in your place I would probably be thinking the same thing. Now that we got that cleared up and taken care of how about we have a real conversation and get to know each other?"
He gave me a genuine smile and agreed. We talked for what seemed like hours, he told me about his family and business. As we talked through the night people came and went at our table, he seemed to feel awkward when we were approached by someone. It seemed like he wasn't very comfortable around other people he didn't know very well. I decided maybe it was best that we walked outside to get away from the music and people; he liked the idea and led the way.
He had just recently broken up with his girlfriend of 5 years. Her name was Jane and she was his world until he found her in their bed with two other men. Till then he hadn't realized that all she wanted was his money. He was blinded by love that he couldn't see her for the person she really was. My heart went out to him; I knew how it felt to be betrayed by someone you loved. I wanted to confide in him about my past but I just couldn't bear that pain resurfacing again. So I let him talk, which he did. He was such a good man; he never bad mouthed his ex in anyway as most men would have if they had been in his place. I reached for his hand to console him then our eyes locked, I felt a sense of relief. He leaned in and kissed me, it was a sweet and tender. When we broke apart Demitri looked flustered.
"Bella I'm sorry. I probably shouldn't have done that; I don't want to lead you on. I need to be honest with you I'm not looking for a relationship. I still love Jane and it wouldn't be fair to you or anyone else for that matter."
Wow who is this guy? I couldn't help but laugh because this was so unreal that a guy could say stuff like that. He looked so confused. "Excuse me for laughing but I just can't believe you, you're just too good to be true. Demitri you are such a good man and whoever is lucky enough to have you I hope they treat you the way you deserve to be treated." I stretched up to kiss him on the cheek. "Thank you for that kiss I needed it." I know this wasn't making any sense but for some reason he seemed to know exactly what I meant. Just because Demitri isn't the one for me doesn't mean that my Mr. Right isn't out there waiting for me.
We walked back into the party, he went to get drinks and I headed over to Jessica. "Soooo…where did you guys go? He's a cutie isn't he?"
I smiled. "We went for a walk and talked, he's a real sweet guy are you sure he's related to Aro?"
"Shut up! So did you run into Edward?"
"What? He's here?" My eyes began to wonder around the place.
"Yeah, I just seen him come back in a while ago and he didn't seem very happy at all. Did you guys run into him?"
I furrowed my eyebrows, we were just outside and I didn't see him. "No I didn't."
"Hmmm….speaking of the devil, look who's talking to the guys." She nodded in the direction of the bar.
I turn and saw Aro, Demitri and Edward having a conversation. I knew we had talked things out the night before but something told me that there was still much more to talk about between Edward and I. I quickly turned back to Jess when I saw his eyes meet mine.
"Wow if his eyes could eat you; you would be headless right about now!" She was cracking up.
Honestly! Was she getting a kick out of this? "What are you talking about Jess?"
"Please like you can't feel his stare from across the room? I am burning up right here standing next to you and I'm not even the one who he is looking at."
I turned back and sure enough he was still staring our way. "Why is he looking at me like that?" Shit. Did he see me with Demitri?
"He must have seen you with Aro's cousin, he looks like he might be jealous. Well good he can take a dosage of his own medicine."
"Shut up Jess, you don't know what you are talking about."
"Yes I do! You do too! I bet your panties all wet now!"
"Oh my god Jess!" I left her side and tried to get away from everyone and specially his stare. I found an empty room, it must be Aro's office. There was a big wooden desk it was dark the only light in the room came from a small lamp next to the window. I sat on the chair near the window; I couldn't understand why I was so nervous. That same feeling I felt before coming here was back. That's when I heard the door open, I quickly stood up. But when I saw who it was I got weak in the knees, I could hardly speak and I lost all control.
A/N: I wonder who it could be? Any guesses? So Thanksgiving is this week I hope you guys are ready. DAWLLS wants to wait till next week to update, I on the other hand want to update this week so maybe if you guys can ALL give us a review I can convince her to update this week. It is Thanksgiving after all. And trust me you want the next chapter ASAP! *evil smirk* Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
