Chapter 3

I parked my black baby into my usual spot right outside the police station. As I got out, I realized that I had it out of place; it was slightly to the right and had just infiltrated another parking slot. Good grief! So much for parallel parking! This sucks. I got back into the car again and this time, for good, I made sure the lines were as straight as ever as I got out.

Good job! I gave myself a pat on the shoulder and hurried in to report for duty.

"Hey Mank!" I smiled at the elderly police man as he waved at me.

"Early as usual huh? Wish that others could be like you. Not even your father would wake up at this time to report here."

If only he knew what time I'd woken up every single day.

"Yeah… Just doing my job, like you Mank! The best man to guard the station so efficiently!"

"Aww shucks. You just made me blush." Mank snorted and slapped his thigh.

"Well, better get going! See you!" I smiled again and gave him a friendly gave before going.

"Yeah well. Last day of duty here isn't it! Wish you the best!"

"Thanks! I hoped so too!" I shouted.

I seriously hoped so.

I made myself a cup of hot coffee [knew I would need it] and sat down at my desk. Soon, it would be busy, might as well enjoy peace while I can. I sipped my coffee and let the bittersweet taste waken me.

For awhile, I let my mind be freed of any worries. It was good to empty my mind once in a while. It kind of allows me to be relaxed.

But all too soon, my peace was disrupted.

"Hey! Bella! Nice to see you so early in the morning! Working hard huh?" Brandon, a huge six feet muscle man loomed over me, making me seem like a mouse.

"Well yeah. Nothing beat a good old day of desk work! Sure is interesting!" I rolled my eyes as he boomed with laughter.

"Nothing beats hearing you and your sweet way with words early in the morning! Hahaha!" Clutching his stomach, he lumbered away, still laughing.

"Glad I can brighten your day for you!" He was always a good pal. Fun and loving, just like a big brother.

Smiling, I went to start work. First of all, I had to organize a list of complaints. Boy! That sure is a boring task. Nevertheless, I set out to work.

Complains for littering, excessive dog poo…. Heaven's sake, even for space constraints and over population in some areas! What are we? The government? We are the police! God! People need to get this straight into their head. But I just had to put them into the delivery box for them to be delivered to the mayor; he will sort it out himself. Sometimes I wondered why the world is filled with so much unsatisfied people. If one could just give and take; everything would be fine wouldn't it? But NO~ people just had to force their way to make things more suitable for them, and NO~ they do not consider others before themselves. Selfish bitches and bastards these complainers are. If I find someone that has a real heart of gold, I'm going to worship him or her.

Soon, it was 8.30 and the police station was packed with my colleagues trying to squeeze through one another to get to the changing rooms. A usual routine. I saluted each of them as they move off for patrol duty. How I wish I was them… but only a day till a change of environment… from the small cramped office… to the stale rotting cells… Great… but at least I would have something to do at night. Guard duties. Real great…

I slapped myself on the cheeks willing myself not to feel anymore depressed than I am. I buried myself into work for the rest of the morning.

It was afternoon then, when a petite young woman sauntered into the office. She approached the desk. I supposed she had something to do here and smiled hospitably at her, giving her the 'may I help you?' look. I realized that she was a very stunning picture of a woman. Perhaps early twenties, even nineteen or younger, and she had just the cutest little grin on the edge of her lips, threatening to pull up into a smile. But there was something about her that seemed awfully wrong, besides her alabaster skin… it was almost whitish with a tinge of purplish blue, ghostly, and all the more made her intriguing.

She bounced towards me in quick deliberate light steps, though I could have sworn she was wearing six inch heels.

"Yes miss? Is there anything that you needed help with?" I asked politely, though she doesn't seem to be troubled at all.

"Are you Bella Swan?" her voice was melodious.

"Umm… yeah… May I help you?" who is she?

"Oh no! No need to be bothered with ME! I'm perfectly fine here…" right… a loose screw in her head tells me she's not.

"Well, you have to be in some sort of trouble to BE here miss…" I let out a soft chuckle as she muttered a soft "oh".

"If there aren't any problem, maybe you would like to join me for some coffee… miss…" I inquired for her name. She seemed amusing and interesting enough.

"Alice Cullen. Call me Alice! Nice to meet you Bella! But I wouldn't want to impose on you… I've got to go too… it was nice meeting you! And oh, please remember your umbrella tomorrow! Or you'll be drenched. I'll see you real soon!"

Then, as sudden as she came, she was gone again. What a pixie, but nevertheless, an interesting one. I could become friends with her, minus her queer side; then again, I could deal with that too. Friends were not what I have now, at least not close friends… I was too preoccupied with… that jerk…in high school to comprehend friendship. I regretted it now that I realized that I had missed out on a lot. I was stupid for neglecting the people around me just for him. It was wrong and now karma has come to bite me back in the ass on the double.

Why am I thinking of him again? He can go fuck Lauren for all I care!

Deep breaths… deep breaths.

At least not everything that had happened today was bad. At least I got to meet some new interesting people… strike that, ONE interesting person. Better than nothing, as I said, take some or leave some.

I would rather take more.

Greedy pig I am! Proud to say it, don't deny it! This is who I am!

Work dragged on painfully slooow… but soon, the day came to an end without much trouble, fortunately. I packed up, kept the unarranged documents and walk out. Good ridden! Someone else has to do the unfinished work and it ain't going to be me!

As the Japanese say, sayonara suckers!

I am a whole lot away from desk jobs. But I kind of felt hesitant, what if Alice came by to say hi? Would she be disappointed? Then again… she did say see you soon… hmm… strange fella.

But the world is full of weird stuff. And love is one of them.

was it any good??? 2 UPDATES IN one DAY! yay! accomplishment! no writer's block... any more block and i would just blast the whole thing... okay! so whatcha think? read and review!

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p.p.s. maybe i should do howl's fanfic???? hmm... or finish what i started first? obviously the latter.........?