Chapter 36

The summer heat seemed to sweep in early, drying all of spring's rainy months. Edward found himself in mountains of paperwork, working hard to get his students ready for the final concert.

"Why do you grade papers? You're a music teacher?" Rosalie joked, plopping herself down on his recliner. He only shook his head.

"I make them write a paper on how they think they've grown since their first concert. Plus my seniors write one on why music made a difference in their education," he stated, yawning.

Rose rolled her eyes, flipping through the channels before stopping suddenly.

Edward looked to see what had caught her attention.

There sat Bella in a dress that reached mid-thigh and only seemed to climb higher on her skin as she shifted on the white couch. Interviewer Irina Berke was laughing at something she had just said. Rose increased the volume.

"So you've got to be excited about this new part," Irina said, leaning forward on her elbows.

"I really am. I am an extreme fan of the series and I can't wait to help bring it to life," she stated, smiling beautifully. Edward felt his stomach flutter.

"This part is definitely different than your previous parts. Most people were shocked to learn you had gotten it. Why do you think that is?" Irina asked.

"Well, I feel like people have just visualized me as an innocent actress and this part is definitely something new. I mean Anastasia is this sexy manipulative personality that not many people see me as," Bella stated, earning a snort from Rose. Edward threw a pencil at her.

"Do you think you can do sexy?" Irina questioned.

Absolutely, Edward thought.

"I certainly hope so. Aren't I irresistible?" Bella said, making quite an unattractive face and pulling down the strap of her dress. The audience laughed and cheered while Irina chuckled good-naturedly.

"So Isabella, Anastasia is known for being rather promiscuous and can get any guy she wants. We are all dying to know, is there any guy in your life?"

The audience laughed and cat called as Bella blushed bright red.

Edward felt his own face heat, remembering the last time they had met up. It had only been two weeks ago.

"Um, I…oh gosh," she laughed, burying her face in her hands as a picture appeared on screen of her and her new co-star.

Edward felt his stomach drop.

They were walking down the street, Bella's face buried into his side as he laughed about something.

"When was the last time you talked to Riley?" Irina goaded. Bella was bright red, laughing.

"Um…not too long ago," she stuttered. The audience laughed. The channel flipped and Edward looked over at Rosalie.

"Did you wanna watch something?" she asked, not bothering to mention what they had just watched. He shook his head and focused on his papers.

Sorry guys, life has been killing me. But anyway... Today's my birthday! yay!

So I'm sharing this chapter. Anyway...lemme know your thoughts.

-T