Chapter 1.

BPOV.

The morning of the next day met me with the usual bright sun. I was walking out to my car, when my phone ringed and few messages were waiting there for me. There was one from my parents and another one from Rose. I decided that it was too early for answering them, so I just kept walking. What could be so important that she is writing me right now? I'm gonna see her in 30 minuets. I hope it can wait.

I glanced at my watch and realized that I was a little bit late. Thanks God my apartment building was not far from the hospital where I worked, otherwise I wouldn't be able to afford my late walks along the beach. The image of yesterday's stranger popped into my head. He was the reason of my trouble sleeping and I was feeling heavy-eyed that morning. What was so special about him?

I drove up to the hospital and parked my car. To my deep surprise, the first thing that I saw was the meeting of the main gossips. The last time I saw something like that, was when some doctor cheated on his wife with one of the nurses. Poor woman, I think she had worked here.

"Morning, Bella"

"Hey Angela. Busy night? Any one new?"

I was putting awaymy bag and my phone in the locker.

"There was one admission during the night, but it was "false" labor pains. I didn't have enough time to help new future mommy. And I'm sure she'd love to hear some important advices from a doctor before the day X . It's her first baby," Angela smiled warmly. "And I should remind you that there are a couple of mom's due any day now so you better be prepared."

"Any other news?"

"No. It was a pretty quiet night actually."

"OK," I was surprised, because nights in big city hospital were usually crazy." I've got the records in my office so I'll just grab them and let's start working. I think we have just a few post-natal checks up scheduled."

And we fell into a rut. I loved my job, I liked helping deliver babies to this world and helping new moms. For me obstetrics was one of the best medical fields. It was not enough to be just a trained surgeon, but you also had to perform a wide range of routine and in-office procedures. Not so easy, but it was perfect for me.

It was time for lunch and I was already halfway into the cafeteria as someone with white hair ran into me. It was my best friend Rosalie. She was tall, smart and extremely beautiful. Rose looked more like a runway model, than a professional nutritionist. We were complete opposites, but we were friends from the day we met. It probably was an "opposites attraction" thing.

"Bella! What the hell? I've been trying to reach you for hours."

"Sorry Rose. I was busy all morning. What's the emergency?"

"Nothing serious," blonde smiled at me with a sly smile. "It's just my cousin is finally here. Do you remember we talked about him?" I didn't, but l didn't want to upset her. "He now works as surgeon here. You should definitely meet each other!"

Oh no. I rolled my eyes. Not again. Rose was like my personal matchmaker. After my breakup with Jacob, she had set a goal to find me "a real man". Should I tell you it was unsuccessful? Perhaps everything would be different if I weren't such a mess.

"Rose, you know I don't have time for a guy in my life."

"Bella, I've heard it a thousand and thousand times before. Stop. He's nice guy, and he is my relative after all. You will like him." She glanced right in my eyes then her gaze moved somewhere behind me." Oh, and I think he's right there!"

I turned around and froze. There was a man and he was absolutely gorgeous. He looked straight in my eyes, and I was vaguely aware of my heart racing faster. He was one of the handsomest men I'd ever seen. He was tall. Like really tall. And God, his eyes! So green, like a rainforest. They were framed by the long lashes and it seemed like he was looking right into my soul. His hair was red bronze color and he had a wild hairstyle. His lips were full and so kissable. I was stunned.

"Edward! O my God. Come here! Meet my best friend Bella," she almost pushed me into his arms.

He came a little closer, and he did it so graceful. His green eyes sparkled as he gazed at me, his lips twitching into a crooked smirk.

"Hi, Rosalie. Bella, it's pleasure to meet you."

His voice was smooth and low, and a little familiar. It was interesting. He seemed older, not sure how much. Probably 5 years older than me. Where could I hear him before?

"Likewise," was all I could said.

At the sound of my trembling voice, his smile returned. I stopped breathing again when his thumb stroked the skin of my hand.

"I believe we've met before actually," He paused and winked at me.

What? When?

My eyes widened in understanding. Was he my stranger? The voice from my memories and dreams really sounded the same. Edward. The name suited him so well. What was wrong with me?

"So how did you two meet?" A huge smile broke out on Rose's face and she looked at me suspiciously. Fuck. I forgot that she was standing next to us. "You know what? Never mind! You two are sooo coming over on Saturday night to my and Emmett's place. We will have a Barbeque. "

I just stood there, opening and closing my mouth, but I couldn't say anything.

Edward looked at me and smiled." I'm agree." Then he leaned over to my ear and whispered, " And I was right again. I'm never wrong"

It was him!

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