Sorry it took so long to update! My friend who moved is back for a week and my other friend is moving, so I kinda wanted to spend time with them.
To DragonRider250: Let me know if anything else seems similar. I don't want to be a copycat!
ANYWAYS, I do not own Twilight, as much as I wished upon a star I did.
READ ON.
BPOV
Click.
I could recognize that noise anywhere. I pulled out of Edward's hug, very reluctantly and looked for the camera. It was the same man that had been chasing him before. I almost laughed out loud at the irony. I was a gossip columnist on Edward and now I was going to be another girl to add to the list.
Edward looked pretty annoyed at the camera man. He looked so adorable as he ran his fingers through his gorgeous bronze hair. I wanted my run my fingers through his hair, just to see what it would feel like.
He let out a frustrated sigh and I was broken out of my thoughts. I glanced at my watch and saw it was way past my lunch break.
"Edward, I'm sorry, but I have to get back to work. My boss is going to kill me," I said regretfully. I started to walk towards my building when he shouted out to me.
"Wait! Can I get a hold of you?"
I turned around to head back to him, but more paparazzi had arrived and were surrounding him. He tried to break free from them, but it was impossible. I sighed and turned back around. My five minutes of fame had come to an end.
I walked into the lobby, lost in my thoughts when I felt an arm grab me.
"Isabella Swan! You have a lot of explaining to do, but you will have to do that later. Boss Lady is demanding that you go to her office right away. Don't get yourself fired, please?" Alice was freaking out, which was making my heart rate go up significantly.
I left Alice standing in the lobby and headed toward the elevator. Luckily it was empty so I could be left alone with my thoughts. I went to punch the button for the 6th floor, but my finger kept hitting other buttons. I tried to keep my hands still and I finally managed to hit the 6th floor button. The elevator rose and stopped at the sixth floor. The doors opened and I stepped out, scared at what was going to happen next.
The hall to the boss's office was long and dark. I felt as if there should be scary music playing in the background. After what seemed like forever, I reached the end of the hallway to a door marked, Victoria James, Head Editor. I knocked on the door tentatively.
Somewhere in the room an icy voice rang out. "Enter." I gulped, took a big breath and entered the room.
Victoria was sitting behind her desk, a manila envelope in front of her. She had a devious smile on her face. She motioned for me to take a seat in front of her desk. The chair was low enough that it made Victoria look even more intimidating.
She opened her mouth and I waited for the harsh words. I was thoroughly shocked at what actually did come out of her mouth.
"How was your lunch today, Isabella?"
It took me awhile to get over the shock. "Erm, it was just fine… Is this about my article? I can go back and change it. It won't take long at all, I swear. You'll have it at the end of the day. Just tell me what—" Victoria held up a hand, silencing me.
"I actually do need to talk to you about your article." She held up the envelope and took out the contents within it. It appeared to be photographs. My mind flashed back to the camera man this afternoon.
Oh, shit. I thought for the third time today. I wondered how many times I was going to say it.
"Imagine my shock when I noticed my own columnist in a warm embrace with America's newest heartthrob. I'm disappointed you didn't tell me sooner," Victoria scolded.
"I-I just met him today," I stammered.
"And he already was hugging you? Hmm…" She replied mockingly.
"Please, Ms. James, I don't understand what this has to do with my article, or even myself," I inquired.
"You came to me three years ago, desperate for a job, anything job, you said. However, I know you can't stand this job. You just aren't right for it. So, I have a proposition for you." She looked at me with a gleam in her eye.
"Wh-what's this, uh, proposition?" I asked, suspiciously.
"You see, our magazine hasn't been very popular with the public. We need more inside scoops on celebrities and you would be just the girl to do that for us."
"I still don't understand what I'll to do," I was confused. Where did I fit into her scheme?
"I want you to go inside the life of Edward Masen. Get close to him and his friends, get the inside scoop and report it to us," I started to protest, "Now, listen here, girl. If you do this for me for a year, I will find you a job that you will actually like and get to write about. If you don't help me, I will personally make sure you never get hired anywhere." She waited for my answer, her chin rested on her fingers. "Ask your friends Ashley and Rachel to help you. They'll be rewarded too."
I sat there thinking about her offer. I didn't know this man at all, and I did want to write what I wanted to. Hurting another human being just seemed wrong, even though I worked at a gossip magazine that did that every day.
"All right, I'll do it. Only for a year and then I'm out of here," Victoria smiled victoriously.
"Good choice. Now get out."
I walked out of the door and entered the elevator. I pushed the button for Floor 2 and stared at the wall, completely blanking out. I hadn't even noticed the doors open.
"Bella? Hel-lo? Earth to Bella," Alice waved her hand in front of me.
"I don't think this is good, Alice," Rose observed. "Something bad must have happened." They both grabbed an arm and helped me back to my tiny cubicle. I sat down and slowly started to explain what had happened.
"She said if you guys help me you'll get rewarded too," I finished. The two exchanged glances.
"We'll help you no matter what," Alice said confidently, "But be careful, too. Someone's going to help up getting hurt." Rose nodded sympathetically next to her.
"I know, I know, but this is my chance to actually do something I enjoy. I really can't stand it here. You know that," They nodded, "This is my chance to get out of this place. I've been writing about these celebrities for three years. I know what they're like." I finished and looked at the two.
"We're going to be with you no matter what. Now let's go get ready for that party!" Alice squealed, pulling me out of my chair.
"Alice, this is no time for Barbie Bella, is it?" Alice threw me a look. I threw my hands up. "Fine, just don't go all crazy, okay? I don't feel like going to the hospital tonight cause I fell in sky high heels."
"Hush, Bells. We have this under control," Rose said smugly. We entered the elevator and for the second time that day I thought there should be scary music playing in the background.