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Bella Swan/that's disappointing

It's finally Friday, and I've survived the strangest week of my entire life.

But it's not over.

Nope.

Because nothing is ever quick and easy for Bella.

I'm sitting next to my boyfriend and across from the woman who, up until Monday, completely hated my guts.

She offers me a smile.

"Edward mentioned something about your boss marrying Jasper Whitlock over the holidays."

I nod my head.

And then I remember my manners.

"Yes, ma'am," I say as if this lady didn't see me dying on a bathroom floor in the buff.

"What are the chances?"

Oh, I see what she's doing.

I should have known her new lease on life was a farce.

Esme Cullen's digging for dirt.

It's too bad for her that I also own a shovel.

"Completely coincidence. She mentioned his name in casual conversation one day, and we put two and two together."

Edward nods.

"It's a small town, so it's not really that surprising."

Edward doesn't see what's going on. He's still jazzed because school started back up this week.