A/N: You guys are awesome!
This chapter is sort of a filler.
I do not own twilight.
Previously
I look up at Edward and back to everyone who is now staring at us. I can see movement near the back and notice Jack waving me over I make my way towards the table he's sitting at.
Chapter 5
BPOV
"Wait Bella" I hear Edward says touching my shoulder
"Yes" I respond
By now everyone has resumed to their own conversations. I see Edward pull out his phone answering a call
"Can't it wait I'm about to have lunch" he says harshly "Fine I'll be there as soon as I can" with that he hangs up and turns to face me.
"Sorry Bella I have urgent business that needs tending"
"That's okay" I say trying not to sound disappointed
"I'm really sorry maybe we can have lunch another time" he says
"Sure now go, duty calls" I say ushering him away
After paying for my food I walk over to Jack placing my tray down taking a seat opposite of him.
"Hey Jack" I greet him, he gives me a meek wave this is going to harder than I thought.
"So Jack what are interested in" I ask
"Nothing really"
"I'm sure you like something" I persist
"Well I do like cars and superhero comics" he says shyly and that's all I needed to hear to engage in a conversation with him.
During our break I learnt that Jack was eighteen and only child he was saving up to buy a range rover his so called "dream car". Interestingly enough I was a geek when it came to marvel comics so we had a long discussion on who was the better superhero we settled it with ironman being the best.
I bid Jack a good afternoon and head back to my office. I didn't see Edward for the rest of the day at five o'clock I hand in my work to Margaret and go to pick up Mas.
~ CIHY? ~
How time flew by it had been a month since I started working at CPMVC. Since we were nearing the end of the year I still hadn't had the chance to have lunch with Edward he was busy all the time being the CEO and all. Although Jack had changed immensely he was a like little brother to me it nice seeing him becoming more comfortable and confident not just around me but the office as well.
"Hello Miss Swan"
"Jack how many times have I told you just to call me Bella"
"Sorry it's a habit" he says handing me my work
"Do you want some coffee" I offer
"I really shouldn't I still got all these paper to run"
"Let's go I know we'll both need it for the long day ahead of us" I say leading the way to the break room
"What the hell are you doing in here this is for employees only" someone say's rudely
"Excuse me we do work here" I say politely turning to face the women
"I've never seen you before so move" she says nudging me out of the way from the coffee machine
She looked familiar to me
"Now there's no need to rude we were just getting coffee" Jack says
"Who are you to talk to me your just the mail boy" she sneers
Looking at her closely it clicks the fake tan, blonde hair that irritating voice it was the bitch from the restaurant.
"Can you please stop we all work here were all entitled to our rights" I say defending Jack
"Oh please and what do you do around here" she asks pointing at me
"I'm Margret's assistant in marketing designs" I say confidently
She rolls her eyes at me "Yeah right"
"Oh but she is" Kyle says walking into the break room
"What the hell I've been trying to get that job for years" she huffs and walks out of the room
"So I see you met Tanya the bitch from hell" Kyle says
"Sure have what's her problem anyway" I say sipping my coffee
Kyle shrugs his shoulders "She's been like that since the day I met her".
We all go our separate ways. I hear Tanya ranting on in Margret's office about how she should my job. I zoned her out after five minutes and continued with my work.
EPOV
Having to stay longer hours than usual couped up in my office was tiring. You might call me creepy but the only way I got to see Bella was to watch her on the surveillance camera system that is installed in the hallway of her floor.
Looking up from my paperwork to check the monitor and see Bella and the mail boy walking out her office again. Does she really have a thing for this kid, come on I've got to be more attractive than him right?
Who am I to interfere with her life I am only her boss after all. My attention is averted when I heard a knock.
"Come in" I say not in the mood to speak to anyone
"Hey Edward why don't you take the day off" Jasper suggests
"I can't I'm the CEO of the company remember"
"You've been working tirelessly on end it's not healthy man"
"I said I can't"
"How about you take Bella out for lunch today Alice is always going on about how you like her everything" he says
That wasn't such a bad idea I hadn't had the time lately to have lunch with her.
"Your right Jasper I might be ahead of my schedule anyway"
"When am I ever wrong" he says walking out my office
After making reservations I personally make my way down to her floor. I near Bella's office and see her door is open I hear a door slam and turn to see a fuming Tanya. She notices me and quickly changes her posture.
"Hello Mr Cullen have you come to welcome me back" she says coming closer to me
"No I'm actually here for Bella" I say
"Who the hell is Bella?" she asks abruptly
"That would be me, what can I do for you Edward" Bella says making an appearance at her office door. Damn she looked good today as well as every other day.
"Ugh don't you mean Mr Cullen see sir I have more respect" Tanya says in a tone that's not to my liking
"Tanya that's enough get back to work" I say sternly. She reluctantly walks away.
"Anyway Bella I came to ask if you wanted to come have lunch with me"
"I'd love that let me grab my bag" she says
I lead her to the parking lot she looks at me confused as to why were not headed to the cafeteria
"I made reservations" I say opening the car door for her
Once we arrive at the restaurant we make our way to reception the man that stood behind the pedestal looked at Bella as if she were a piece of meat he kept eyeing her up and down. This was stating to irritate me I clear my throat getting his attention.
"Reservation for two under Cullen" his eyes go big at the recognition of my name
"Yes right this way" he says leading us to our table getting seaside view
"Your waiter will be with you shortly" he says leaving us
I already knew what I wanted to order. I see Bella looking through the menu with wide eyes.
"Is everything alright Bella" I ask
"Hmm" she looks up from the menu "I think the food here might be a bit expensive"
I chuckle at her "Don't worry about it, it's on me choose anything you want"
"I can't let you do that I have to pay for my half" she says
Well that was new she was like a breath of fresh air. For all the other women I've taken out before I paid for everything.
"It's fine really" I say
"But" she tries to protest
"Bella don't fight me on this" I say ending it.
I hear her grumble something under her breath but I let it go. We place our orders and stare at each other not knowing what to say.
"So why are we here and not at the cafeteria" Bella says breaking the silence
"I didn't want the unwanted attention" I say straight forward
"About that do you speak to your other employees" I was taken aback
"I do, I talk to you and all the head managers of each floor" I say defensively
"Okay but to you speak with other employees lower than them" she questions
"Here's your food" the waitress says saving me
We both dig into our meal
"Are you going to answer my question" she persists
"Okay no, no I don't" I answer honestly
"Why not"
"I don have time for it I'm the CEO"
"I think you should it may give you more insight into your company"
"Really now, so you think I'm not doing enough for my company" I challenge
"No I just thought it may benefit you" she says holding her ground
I think I'm starting to like her even more
"Well actually it's nice hearing someone's perspective other my families"
I pay for our meal then we head back to the office.
"Can you have lunch with me tomorrow?" I ask as we ride up the elevator
"Sure can I choose where we go"
"Yeah that's fine" I say as we arrive at her floor
"See you tomorrow Edward" she waves at me as the doors close
Heading into my office I call Jessica in I was still pissed at her for what she did during Bella's first day at work. She obviously doesn't know how to listen to simple instructions I swear it just goes through one ear and out the other with that girl.
I only had her as my sectary for a couple of months for some eye candy I think that might have to change. I'm not for any form of violence but seeing Bella defend herself was hot. Being so wrapped with work lately I hadn't done anything about it.
Leaning back in my chair Jessica walks in standing in front of my desk I soon realise how fake she looks compared to Bella.
"Jessica the behaviour you displayed earlier this month was appalling"
"But sir" I put my hand up stopping her
"Let me finish talking as I was saying not only did you not listen to the simple instructions I set out to let Bella in whenever she wishes. You physically harmed another employee leaving bruises on them what do you have to say for yourself"
"I'm sorry sir I must have forgotten, I thought she was a want to be Mrs Cullen" she says trying to defend herself.
I could see she lying through her teeth
"I have no other option but to fire you and terminate your contract here at CPMVC" I say
"Sir you can't, come on now" she makes her way around my desk "You know we both want this"
"Actually yes I can, now go and pack your belongings" I instruct
She looks at me stunned
"And Jessica at your next job that's if you ever get another one I suggest you don't hit on your boss" she turns around and storms out of my office slamming the door behind her.
~ CIHY? ~
I make my way to my parents' house that night for family dinner.
"Hello" I sing out as I enter the door
"In the kitchen" I hear mum call
Walking into the kitchen I see her chopping ingredients for a salad.
"Hello dear always on time unlike your siblings" I chuckle at her, I was always punctual
"Do you need any help" I offer
"Yes could you finish chopping these vegies then everything should be done"
"What are you so happy about" she says
"What do you mean" I ask confused
"You have a goofy smile on your face" she points out
"His probably thinking of Bella" Alice pipes in, well doesn't she have great timing
"And who is Bella" mum asks
"No one" I answer quickly
"It's his new employee he likes" Alice teases
Mum raises her eyebrows at me "Really now when do I get to meet her"
"Not anytime soon I only got to have lunch with her today"
"WHAT" Alice yells "she's been working there for how long and you only asked out her today"
"Calm down Alice I'm sure Edward has his reasons right Edward" mum says
"Yes I've been busy with the company I didn't have the time lately till Jasper pointed it out that I do"
"My Jazzy is amazing" Alice states
...
Despite the feeling cold bed sheets as I roll over I eagerly get up for work. Walking into my office I feel an extra spring my step could it be possible that it would take one women to make a difference in my life.
I got stuck into to work getting more done than needed. When the time hit I head down to Bella's floor I could get used to this I thought. I knock on her office door but hear no response I try once more but still nothing. I unlock the door using my master key, the lights are off and she's nowhere to be found.
"Hey Margret" I say walking into her office
"Hello Edward what can I do for you?" she says
"Do you happen to know where Bella is she's not in her office" I say
She looks up with a worried expression
"Bella is at the hospital".
A/N: I wonder why? Muhahahahaha
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FYI for everyone's ages in this story:
Mason - 4
Alice - 23
Bella - 24
Rosalie - 25
Jasper - 25
Edward - 28
Emmet - 29
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-shybell