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I spent the rest of my evening binging on criminal minds. Leah had called to say she was staying at Jake's, I hadn't told her about my date with Edward, I wanted to tell her in person. Edward had texted around 9 letting me know he made it home from his parents, and hoped I was having a great night. We talked for a little bit before I told him goodnight around 10. Tomorrow I was opening up the bakery, which meant my butt had to be there at 5:30. After cleaning my tattoo, brushing my teeth, and changing into my old Mariners t shirt and a pair on underwear, I fell asleep dreaming of Edward and his mesmerizing green eyes.
My morning was filled with kneading dough and icing desserts. I loved opening, it was the only time that the bakery was peaceful and quiet. During the day someone was always in here, if not a customer it was Tyler, the owner, or one the workers from the front. I liked this time to be alone and listen to the music play as I prepare treats for the day. Just as my favorite song came one Tyler walks in the back door. He was always here at 6:30 and stayed until closing, where he then sorted out the day's intake and went over the books. Mike, the other baker, and I switched who opened and who closed. He would be in at 1 so I could go home. Tyler had put on his apron and washed his hands and walked over to help me put everything out front in the display case.
"Good morning Bella. Have a nice weekend?"
"Good morning Tyler. I did, how about you?"
By the look on his face I knew that he didn't.
"I tried, but all Lauren wanted to do was complain that I don't do enough for her. I don't buy her enough or show her enough attention."
My eyes rolled back into my head. Lauren was a bitch. I've only met her a couple times, she doesn't like to come into the bakery, she wants Tyler to sell it and get a 'real' job. I don't why he puts up with her. Tyler is a great, sweet guy.
"That's crazy! You spend all your damn money on her. Didn't you just buy her a bunch of new tennis clothes, because that's her new hobby?"
"Yes, and you want to know how many times she's gone to play tennis since? None. She's worn one outfit and that was so should could post a picture on instagram."
"Why do you put up with her? You do everything for her spoiled ass and what does she ever do for you? And don't say sex, because that doesn't count."
"We've been together since high school, she wasn't always this way. I guess I keep hoping she'll come back."
I could understand that. That was the same way I felt about James, my highschool sweetheart. We had been in the same biology class freshman year. He was charming and seemed absolutely perfect. We became close friends and halfway through our sophomore year we started dating. I quickly fell in love him. After about a year and a half of bliss, he started to change. During our senior year I didn't see much of him, he always had an excuse. The times I did see him, he was distant and didn't pay me any attention or he was rude and angry. I stayed regardless, hoping the James I knew and loved would come back. A week before graduation, he came up to me at my locker and told me he didn't love me, that he never did, and for the past 7 months he'd been sleeping with the head cheerleader, Victoria. My heart broke in a million pieces. Edward is the first guy since James, that I've felt comfortable going out with, that I actually thought was worth trusting.
Irina,one of the upfront girls, came in and she, Tyler and I spent the last 15 minutes before opening finishing up the display. The first two hours, our morning rush, I stayed out with Irina, since Tanya didn't show up, she was all alone. Tyler, two of the up front girls, and Mike or I are always her. Two bakers and two sales. I had called Kate but she can't come in until 9:30. Once the rush was over and it calmed down I turned to Irina.
"Will you be ok by yourself? I need to go help Tyler catch up on replacing what was just sold."
"Yeah, I'll be ok until Kate gets here."
"Ok, if you need anything come get me."
Walking into the kitchen I pulled my phone out, there was two texts from Leah and a missed call. There was also a text from Edward. I opened his first.
'Good morning beautiful, I hope you made it to work safely. I can't get you off my mind.'
I'm sure my face was lit up like a christmas tree.
'Good morning Edward. I did thank you. Just taking a small break, before helping Tyler. I can't get you off mine either.'
Both of Leah's text said basically the same thing.
'Call me back!'
'Bella! Call me, we need to talk.'
That couldn't be good.
'Hey I'm at work, thought I told you the other day I was opening. I'll call you at one.'
Her reply was immediate.
'I totally forgot! Meet me for lunch when you get off. The deli down the street from the bakery.'
'Ok Lee, see you then.'
The rest of my shift went by pretty slow, Tyler worked on a cake for a wedding, while I decorated cookies. When Mike came in at 1 we talked for a couple minutes, before I headed out the door to meet Leah. She had beaten me to the deli and had to plates in front of her. She was wasting no time.
"Glad you could make it Bella. Have a seat."
"Hey Leah, is everything ok?"
I sat down slowly. Leah was never a really serious person, unless it was important. Her tone of voice and expression let me know this was one of those times.
"Everything is great. Jake and I went out to dinner with his family last night. Guess what sweet Sarah told us."
Uh. Oh. I was in trouble.
"Bella how could you not tell me y'all went out! Don't you love me?"
She was giving me her big puppy dog eyes and famous pout.
"Of course I love you Lee. I just didn't want to tell you over the phone. I was going to tell you when I got home from work. I'm so sorry!"
She smiled.
"It's alright Bella, sure I was a little disappointed that I found out from Sarah and not you, but I understand. So how was it? I want to hear about everything."
We spent all of lunch going over every detail of my date. When I got to the end when he walked me to my car, opened the door, and kissed me on the cheek, she got a goofy grin on her face.
"Aw Bells, you look so happy and he is so sweet. I should get him and Jake together to he can rub off on him."
"Funny. Jake is sweet to you when he wants to be."
"Yes he is, the rest of the time he's a big goofball."
They complimented each other very well. She was a sarcastic, energetic person, and he was so laid back and found humor in everything.
Leah rode back to the apartment with me, since Jake had dropped her off. I hadn't checked my phone since the bakery, so once I changed into more comfortable clothes, I laid down on the couch and pulled out my phone.
One new message from: Edward
'Let me take you to dinner tomorrow night. Anywhere you'd like. -E'
'That sounds wonderful, but how about you surprise me. -B'
'Great! It's a date, I'll pick you up at 6:30. -E'
Dinner with Edward! My heart was pumping out of my chest from excitement.
"Hey Leah, come here!"
She walked out from her room and sat down on the floor in front of me.
"What?"
"Edward is taking me out to dinner tomorrow night!"
"Ahh! Bella! You'll let me help you get ready right?"
"Of course I'm going to need your opinion. Hey why don't we ask my mom and yours to come over. We can have girls night and y'all can pick out an outfit."
"Yes! I'll go call them now."
She ran off to her room and I texted Edward back.
'Can't wait! I'm about to have a girls afternoon/night with Leah and our moms, but I will text you after. -B'
AN: Thank you for reading. Please review with any feedback you have, it is appreciated. I hope to keep getting chapters at this pace. But no promises because life does get hectic and things happen.