Hello all! I'm here with a new story idea. Hopefully this story piques your interests!

Along with each chapter I'll be including a list of songs that I think go with the chapter or are mentioned!

A/N: I do not own these characters!

Songs:

Merry Go 'Round - Kacey Musgraves

Kids (Feat. MKLA) - KSHMR, Stefy de Cicco, MKLA

Paradise Bazzi vs. SWACQ Remix - Bazzi vs., SWACQ

Getaway - Tritonal, Angel Taylor

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"Bella! That big party is here in the private room!" I heard dad call from the kitchen. I quickly smoothed my curls out and adjusted my top, making sure my boobs were tastefully on show. My mom may not have stuck around to leave me with a whole lot of life advice, but at least she blessed me with tits and ass. With a quick swipe of lip gloss and check of my false lashes, I was on my way out of the bathroom. Charlie let out an aggravated harrumph when he looked over my uniform. I wasn't the only waitress in our restaurant that used her feminine assets for bigger tips, but I was his daughter and that's why it mattered.

Not long after my mother left us, Charlie packed our shit up and moved us from Forks, Washington to Chicago to open a restaurant with what little inheritance his mom had left him when she passed. Thus, the birth of Bella Italia. I had to admit, I liked living in Chicago, it was much more alive than Forks was. I'm also very thankful I didn't get stuck in a sleepy town. I definitely didn't want to fall into the trope of never leaving, becoming some washed up jock's barefoot and pregnant wife out of boredom and tradition. Despite my love for Chicago, I decided to get my undergraduate degree in business at Florida State and had only just gotten back.

So, here I am at almost twenty-three years old, back at home and working as a waitress in the family restaurant. I haven't decided what I want to do with my degree yet, other than help dad run the restaurant, so I'm working here in the meantime.

Alright, back to reality.

I took a deep breath and grabbed my order pad, my heels clicking on the hardwood floor as I stepped into the private dining room. Holy shit. The room was full of intimidating men, most in nice suits, some in expensive jeans and button downs. A few of them took notice of my presence, their eyes travelling over my body. I took another deep breath and made my way over to the first table.

"Evenin boys, I'm Bella, your waitress for the night. I'm gonna take your drink orders, starting with this handsome fella right here," I tilted my head in the direction of an older gentleman with kind but stern eyes, "and make my way around." I heard a couple of comments and cat calls, but I chose to ignore them. "Alright darlin, what can I get ya?" I gave my attention the man and began my rounds at the tables.

About halfway through I made it to the table in the back corner, where it seemed the most important men of the group were seated. I don't know what it was about them that made me think they were important. Maybe it was their faces that I just couldn't place but definitely recognized, or maybe it was the air of superiority around them. I was only a few steps away when my eyes connected with a striking pair of green eyes. I instantly felt my face heat up and my stomach twist into knots. I pushed the nerves away quickly and put on my best smile.

"Alright boys, what can I get you?" My eyes met with the green ones once again, but I quickly tore them away and looked towards the man to my left. He had dirty blonde hair that was pulled back in a low ponytail and his face was covered in stubble.

He had a gross smirk on his face as he looked me up and down, licking his lips before he spoke. "Well, sweet cheeks, are you on the menu." I was used to this kind of behavior, however, what I was not used to, was a rough hand finding its way up my skirt and giving my ass cheek a squeeze.

I gave him a sickly-sweet smile as I removed his hand from under my skirt.

"Unfortunately, I'm not, however if you touch me again without my permission, I'll be sure to put my heel through those pretty blue eyes. Now, what do you want to drink." My voice was sweet with an added tone of fuck you.

He looked taken aback at first, but then his expression changed to one of anger. He looked like was about to bite back but the smoothest, sexiest voice I had ever heard stopped him.

"James, order your fucking drink and tell this woman you're sorry or I'll put her heel through your eye myself." I looked over to find the source of the voice. It was none other than green eyes himself.

"Yes boss." James grumbled, pissed off he couldn't get away with his assault. "Sorry and I'll take a Guinness, tall." I looked over to green eyes as I wrote his order down and mouthed thank you. He responded with a curt nod and I finished my rounds.

With the help of my closest friend Alice, it took me less time to get their drinks poured and back up to them than I had anticipated. Over the next couple of hours, I was at the beck and call of these men. Eventually they all slowly paid their bills and made their way out, leaving exceptional tips. With the money I made tonight I would be able to afford a new car in no time, provided these men kept coming in.

Only one table was left, and it was green eyes', I could feel him watching me every so often, and I had yet to get a good look at him really. Out of the corner of my eye I spotted Alice flirting with a blonde-haired man at his table. I shook my head as I worked on cleaning up the tables, pocketing the tips in my apron as I did so.

"I would like to apologize for my acquaintance's behavior tonight, believe me when I say it will be dealt with properly." That same smooth voice spoke out of nowhere, causing me to jump at the sound. My hand over my now fast beating heart, I looked up, finally able to get a good glimpse of the man.

He was tall, that much was noticeable, even in my heels he still had a considerable lead on me. His jaw looked like it had been chiseled by some sort of ancient artist, and his head was topped by a messy mop of reddish-brown hair. His button down didn't do a great job at hiding the muscles it was covering. Overall, this man was the human equivalent of a Greek god and I felt like I didn't deserve to be in his presence, let alone have him speak to me.

"Oh, don't worry about it, I've dealt with men like him before. The second a woman challenges them they back down." He chuckled, as if there was something he knew that I didn't.

"Anyhow, thank you for the lovely service tonight. I'll be sure to tell Charlie we'd like you as our permanent waitress." He handed me a wad of cash and was out the door, followed by the man Alice had been flirting with and another burly man.

I looked down at my hands and almost dropped the money in shock. No fucking way. No. Fucking. Way. In my hands were several hundred-dollar bills, so many I was nervous to count them. Just who was he, and the rest of those men? Alice was humming to herself like she was in some romance movie and had just met the man she would marry. I shook my head and got to work cleaning. I would scream with her about the money later. I made a mental note to ask my dad about who the men were before the end of the night.

The opportunity to ask him never came as Alice dragged me out of the restaurant and to our apartment as soon as she could. It was by pure luck that just as I was returning from college, Alice's lease on her old apartment was ending. As much as I loved my father, I loved the freedom of not living with him even more.

"Alice, what the hell is so important you have to drag me home?!" It was hard to keep up with the sprite in these heels, but I was managing.

"Jazzy invited me to his club tonight! I told him I would only go if you could come as well and he said that would be no problem. Now come on, we have to look our best, it's a super high-end club in downtown!" She was speaking so fast I could barely understand her as she dragged me in the door of our home.

She tossed her purse and keys on the couch and took off towards my room. I'd barely had time to register anything that was happening before she ran back out, mumbling something about having the perfect top for me to wear.

"Mary Alice! Who is "Jazzy" and what fuckin club?" Not that I wasn't in, I mean shit, I was all the way in. I just wanted a little more detail on who this man was. She zipped past me and back into my room. I followed and grabbed a hold of her shoulders, turning her around and forcing her to look at me. "Ali, who are you talking about?"

"Jazzy! He's my soulmate I met at work tonight!"

Soulmate?

"Soulmate? Alice you barely know the man, how is he your soulmate?"

She rolled her eyes as if the answer was obvious. "Bella, I just know these things. Jasper is it for me." I shook my head, but something told me she was right. Maybe it was because ever since she had been in my life, which was a long time, all of her 'premonitions' had come true. I sighed and let my arms drop to my sides, peeking at the top she had in her hands. It was black, and I could make out that it was see through, but that was all I could tell.

"Okay, oh fashion queen, what are you stuffing me into tonight and will I have pockets?" I was all for looking like a million bucks, but I preferred to have somewhere to keep my phone and money.

Alice beamed her megawatt smile at me, quickly stuffing the outfit into my arms and telling me she would be back in a few. Which basically meant I should be dressed and ready for her to pluck and prod at my face and hair.

By the time the uber pulled up to the apartment I was fully Alice-ified. She had shoved me into a pair of dark wash, lightly destroyed jeans, a black lace bralette that somehow managed to make my boobs look fantastic, and the tiny see through, black crop top that had long sleeves and was ruched in the middle. I donned a pair of black, thigh high heeled boots, a black and silver belt with a matching choker and earrings. Alice had finished the look off by letting my hair fall in big, loose curls, a smokey eye with mildly dramatic false lashes and a glossy red lip. It was safe to say I felt fuckin hot. Alice herself looked like she belonged in a magazine. She was wearing a sparkly black dress, silver heels, and a similar makeup look, with her hair in its typical spiky fashion.

The drive to the club was short and I tipped the driver with one of the many hundred-dollar bills that green-eyes had given me. Alice cocked a perfectly shaped eyebrow at me, I just shrugged as I patted my pockets down, making sure everything was accounted for. Phone-check, money-check, ID-check, drugs-check. Oh! Yes, that. I pulled the tiny pouch that held two brightly colored pills and wagged my eyebrows at Alice. I didn't do drugs often, but I could see the flashing lights and hear the EDM coming from the club, named Twilight, and decided a little ecstasy wouldn't hurt. Alice grinned and took one from me, we quickly consumed the pills and made a beeline for the door.

I turned to head towards the super long line of people waiting to get in, but Alice yanked me back and marched straight up to the bouncer. She rattled off our names and he let us in without a word. The club was packed, but I could feel the excitement build up in me at the same time the music vibrated through me.

I don't know what it was about EDM or techno, whatever it was called, but it just made me want to dance. Drugs or no drugs. I spotted the bar and dragged Alice towards it. I ordered several tequila shots for us and our signature drinks. A sex on the beach for myself and a cosmopolitan for Alice. I was just about to hand the bartender my card for our tab when a familiar velvety voice spoke up.

"These ladies' drinks are on the house tonight." I twirled around and was met with a pair of emerald eyes. I opened my mouth to protest but he held his hand up, effectively stopping me. "After earlier, I insist. It's Edward, by the way, Edward Antoni." Antoni? Why did that sound so familiar? I swear I recognized this guy from somewhere. He reached out and grabbed my hand, placing a soft kiss on the back of it.

I went to respond but could barely form words at the moment. Thankfully, I had Alice. "She's Bella Swan and I'm Alice Brandon." He cocked an eyebrow at my name.

"As in Charlie's daughter? The one he always raves about, his future business mogul?" Oh god, dad had been running his mouth about me, again. What had he said to this man, surely nothing short of embarrassing.

I felt the heat pooling in my cheeks and let out a sigh. "Whatever my father has told you, it's all a lie." He let out a chuckle. I could tell he was getting ready to respond but the bartender returned with our drinks. Thank god, the ecstasy hadn't hit yet, and I was ready to get lit, as we say these days.

"Are all those shots for you?" There was hint of disbelief in his voice, as if he wasn't used to a girl that could handle her liquor. I giggled and shook my head, giving three to Alice and the other three to myself.

"These are just to start the night out. Don't worry, I can handle myself." And with that I tossed back the tequila, giving him a wink as I grabbed my cocktail. He had a look of shock on his face, but it slowly dissolved into a slight smirk.

"Jazzy, Bella and I are going to go dance, where can we find you?" I finally looked over to the blonde man that was very obviously Jasper. He was looking down at Alice with adoring eyes. Perhaps she was right, he was the one for her.

He placed a chaste kiss on her lips and told her that they would be in private area on the second-floor balcony of the club. They had some business to discuss. I wasn't sure what business there was to discuss at a club, but I guess he was the owner and knew more than I did. I was a little disappointed that green eyes, I mean Edward, wasn't going to join me on the dancefloor, but the night was still young. Drinks in hand we made our way out onto the dance floor. A remix of the MGMT's "Kids" was playing, combined with the lights, alcohol and drugs I was in pure ecstasy, no pun intended.

We weren't bothered while dancing, no gropes from strangers or men trying to sneak behind us to dance. We were joined by a man and his boyfriend, which was the absolute most fun. The whole time we were dancing I felt a pair of eyes on me. I knew they belonged to Edward, I glanced up to where they were and spotted him. He was sipping on a dark drink and sent me a wink. I threw a smirk back at him before turning my attention back to dancing. Eventually both Alice and I needed a breather and more alcohol.

With new drinks in hand we made our way up to where the guys sat. My eyes immediately found Edward who was busy in conversation with the big bulky guy from earlier, who had a modelesque blonde on his lap. It didn't take long for me to spot the man from the restaurant earlier. He was now sporting a black eye, bloody nose and busted lip. He must have messed with another woman again, serves him right. Why would Edward keep him around?

I hadn't even realized that Alice had ditched me and found her way into Jasper's lap, the two of them staring into each other's eyes. It was kind of unnerving to look at.

"This seat's open." I heard Edward speak up and smiled at him, accepting his offer. "Are you enjoying your night?" He leaned in close, so I could hear him over the music. The feeling of his breath on my skin sent shocks down my spine.

I took in his appearance as I registered his question, he had changed into a very expensive suit. Something I would expect a young and successful entrepreneur to wear. Or something mobster's in all the movies wore. There's no way this guy was a mobster though, he didn't come across as the type.

"Very much so, are you? Even though you've just sat up here?" I caught his gaze as he scanned my face. It made me want to shrink away, thinking of all the flaws he was probably finding in me.

"You're absolutely stunning, your name suits you well. Bella, dolcezza." His voice was heavenly in English but hearing him speak in Italian? Phew, straight to my girly bits.

"Grazi." For such a simple word he was shocked I knew it, telling by the look on his face. "I was raised with an Italian grandmother for 15 years of my life." I shrugged as I took a sip of my drink. "So, you know what I do, but what is it you do, Edward?"

"I dabble in lots of things, like this club. Jasper and I share ownership. I'm also in sales, marketing, and some real estate." I had a feeling I wasn't getting the full extent, but I wasn't going to push. "What are your plans with your degree?" He took a sip of his own drink, looked to be whiskey or maybe scotch.

"Not sure yet, I'm sure I'll help Charlie with the restaurant. I know I would like to do some real estate and some charity work. Help underprivileged youth. A lot of that stuff would go better with a master's degree, there's no way I could afford that though." I usually didn't ramble on that much with strangers, but here I was, talking to man I'd only met hours ago.

He hummed in thought. "I'm sure something will work out with your education." He spoke like he was going to be the one to make sure my master's was paid for. "As with the other stuff, I have some connections if you'd be interested." Of course he did.

I cocked an eyebrow at him, suspicious of his intentions. "If this is your way of getting into my pants, thanks but no thanks, I don't fuck for favors, you polpetto." He burst out laughing, almost choking on his drink.

"I've never been called a meatball in my life," He chuckled as he took another swig of his drink, "however, no, this is not a ploy to get into your pants. That'll come after a few dates." He winked at me and I raised my eyebrows. This man wanted to take little old me on a date? Alright, bet.

It was then that Alice announced our return to the dance floor, just in time for me to get a few more shots and another cocktail. I stood up and reached for Edward's hand, hoping he would take my invitation to dance as an acceptance of his date proposal.

A few more tequila shots and a full cocktail later, I found myself pressed up to Edward as the music vibrated through our bodies.

I don't see no red lights, just a wild ride

You're my getaway, you're my getaway

Tonight, I'm gonna be alright

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