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Chapter three

I awoke to someone pounding non stop on my front door. Groaning I rolled over to see what time someone decided that it was okay to wake me up on Saturday. The red numbers blinked 8:30 back at me angrily. Seriously whoever at my door was going to get it and I am pretty sure that I am going to kicking Alice's ass in about forty seconds. I threw the covers off of my warm body and rolled out of bed, jumping a little when my feet hit the cold floor. Whoever was knocking had taken to using both of their fits, one right after the other. Getting annoyed with her obsessive behavior I yelled out "Seriously Alice, knock it off" as I yanked open the door.

"Hello Bella." came the non-Alive voice from my door way.

"Rosalie." I replied, shit, shit, shit. Something was up. Rosalie rarely came pounding on my door like this, unless she had something to say. Don't get me wrong Rose and I are close but she usually respected my no company rule until a reasonable hour on the weekends unlike Alice.

"Are you going to invite me in." she asked cocking her perfect eyebrow up.

"Oh. Yeah come in." I said stepping to the side to allow her entrance.

After she settled her herself onto my sofa she asked in her fake sweet voice "I didn't wake you did I."

"As a matter of fact--"I started.

"Don't really care." came her answer, she pushed herself of the sofa and turned to face me. She placed her perfectly manicured hands on her hips and said "I am not one to beat around the bush and I am not going to start now. Why did you feel that it was not necessary to tell me that Douchebag Cullen was back in town?"

She really was just cutting to the chase then. Trying to buy time I walked into the kitchen to start some coffee.

"Your not going to avoid this conversation Isabella." came her cold voice from behind me. Damn she followed me into the kitchen.

"I'm not trying to avoid anything Rosalie, I am just trying to make some coffee. Not all of us woke up on our own accord this morning." I mumbled out fiddling with my coffee maker.

"Well I wouldn't have to be here pounding on your door at this early hour if you felt the need to include me on something that affects us all." she pointed out angrily "Also I thought we were close. I thought that you knew you could trust me."

Crap she was going to go with the guilt trip then. Usually she tries the bitchy card longer and then resorts to making me feel bad.

"I do trust you Rose, I promise. It's just that I needed time processing all of this." I turned to her handing her a cup of the fresh brewed coffee. "Let's go back into the living room and I will tell you everything okay."

"Alright." she huffed, sometimes I think she wants me to fight with her longer. She gets joy out of wearing you down. Once we were settled back onto the sofa, I turned my body to face her.

"I saw him for the first time on Monday at the video store when Alice and I were renting movies for the get together at my place. He surprised Alice at the check out. I was still hidden in one of the aisles. I came out of hiding just in time to meet his new girl. I didn't say anything about it that night because I really didn't want everyone on Bella watch '09. I didn't realize that he was at the club until we were on the dance floor, when I noticed him I got out of there as fast as I could." I explained.

"Well that explains why you and Alice were acting like freaks on the dance floor. I guess I can kind of understand not wanting everyone to know right away, but that said you do now that it's only a matter of time before the group finds out that he is back. I had my hands full last night trying to keep Emmett unaware of his presence." She said.

"Thank you for that."

"I didn't do it for you, I really didn't want to spend the night having to bail my husband out of jail after he beat the crap out of the douche. The tabloids would of had a field day with that one." she huffed.

"Well for whatever reason, thank you. I think it's best if Emmett learns this news away from Edward and alcohol." I said sitting my now empty coffee cup on the table.

"I agree and you better tell everyone soon. I know this is going to be hard for you. But remember we are all here for you and I will personally beat the shit out of him before he gets within fifty feet of you." I knew that was the closet Rose was going to get to showing her softer side.

"Yeah well I don't think we need to worry about him trying to see me. He does have Trampy Tanya. I am no consequence to him anymore." I sighed, I really didn't care what Edward did or didn't do. I made a pact with myself to let this all go and move on with my life and that's what I intend to do.

"Ah yes the tramp on his arm at the club." Rosalie said finishing the rest of her coffee. "I saw them together there. You said her name is Tanya?" she asked.

"Yeah, that's what he called her at the video store. What happened after we left? He obviously didn't let himself be known to the group."

"First off I think I know who Tanya is. If I am right she is a huge club promoter from Chicago. Her full name is Tanya Cardell. She is big time in Chicago I had heard rumors that she relocating here I didn't realize that she was with Edward though. Secondly nothing really happened after you left except for the fact that I saw Edward standing glumly next to Tanya while she talked to one of the owners of the club. We made eye contact he went to smile but I think the look I gave him made him think twice about even coming within twenty feet of me. I then proceeded to do everything in my power to keep Emmett's eyes on me. Really wasn't that hard. All I had to do was.."

"Yeah okay don't want to know. He's my brother remember." I said cutting her off.

Rolling her beautiful blue eyes. She pulled her feet up onto the couch, tucking them under her body. "Alright enough about that crap. Did you have a good time with Riley?" She asked.

"I really did." I said smiling. "He is a really nice guy."

"Well I need more details then that. Like what did you guys so after you left the club? Are you going to see him again. Did he make a move." I instantly blushed at her last question.

"Oh so he did make a move." she laughed

"Why would you say that?" I asked innocently

"Because you turned red as a chilli pepper when I asked. So what kind of move did he make. Oh my did you guys you know?" she asked winking at me

"No we did not you know." I said primly. "But if you must know, he gave me a very gentlemanly goodnight kiss." I smiled remembering the way his mouth felt on mine. I knew that I was a little tough on the analyzation of it but it was nice. I didn't want to vomit afterwards so I figured that it was good enough.

"So kissing on the first date then?" she joked "Is there going to be a second one?'

"Kiss or date?" I joked back

"I guess both."

"Umm..Well he is suppose to call me sometime this week to set up another date and about kissing.." but before I could finish a loud bang came from the front door. Then a high pitched screech as Alice hurdled herself into the room and over the top of the couch landing smack dab right in-between Rose and I.

"How dare you have this conversation without me." came her slightly out of breathe voice.

"Please don't tell me that you ran up the fourteen flights of stairs to my apartment instead of waiting for the elevator?" I said taking in her disheveled appearance.

"I had to, I barely missed the doors. It would have took longer for me to wait." she breathed out.

"Alice nothing is important enough for you to run up fourteen flights of stairs, unless I was dying and you were the only person in the world who could save me. Then yes run up the stairs, but please next time wait for the elevator." I laughed. Rose was quietly chuckling into her hand.

"Well if you to hags weren't trying to have the after date fest without me then I wouldn't have had to." she defended herself.

"How did you even know that I was here?" Rose asked her.

"I woke up with a feeling, so I jumped out of bed and raced here and I was right." she huffed, stinking her lip out into the patented Alice pout.

"Well you're here now, that's all that matters." I sighed, seriously I was woken up to early to deal with both of their craziness.

"Fine, but you better start over at the beginning and you better not leave anything out!!" she demanded.

So I recounted my date for the second time today. After I was finished with every detail. Alice jumped up and squealed out "I knew you would like him!! We need to go shopping."

"Why would we need to go shopping Alice?" I asked irritated. Seriously that girl would use any excuse to drag me into a store.

"Well you are going to be having more dates with Riley and I am going to need better material to work with then what's in your closet now!" She said pacing the room.

Groaning I threw my self face first into the couch. Maybe I would suffocate and end my misery. If only I was so lucky.

"She may have a point Bella." Rose said from her perch on the other end of the couch. "Your closet is lacking in the date clothes department."

I decided that it was better to change the subject then try to fight them both on this subject. I would lose and we would be speeding towards the closet mall in Alice's yellow Porsche before I could blink.

"So Alice." I said sweetly lifting my head from the couch cushion. "Did you know Rose here saw Edward last night?"

"What you did! Why didn't you tell me!" she demanded stopping her maddening pacing.

Rose turned to me giving me her best death glare. I didn't care, I just got my self out of a day of shopping so take that Mrs. I will wake you up at the crack of dawn.

"Well because I didn't want to cause a scene with Emmett." she defended herself.

"Oh, is that why you about flashed him the twins when he wanted to go to the bathroom." Alice laughed.

With that mental image burned into my brain, I flopped my face back down into the couch.

"Yes it is." she answered indifferently

"And is it also why you straddled him and shoved your tongue down his throat when he offered to get more drinks?"

I yanked my head back up and yelled out "That's enough, both of you out now!"

"But Bella I want to hear more about your date." Alice whined

"You heard everything Alice, now go I want to go back to bed!"

"I thought we were going shopping" Rose chirped out sweetly, examining her nails. She had devious smile on her face though. I knew what she was doing, she was getting me back for throwing her under the bus earlier.

"Yes Shopping." Alice said bouncing on the balls her feet.

I gave Rose a death glare of my own and said "No shopping today Alice. Sleep today."

"Fine" she huffed yanking Rosalie up from the couch and making their way to the door. She opened it up and shouted out "Shopping tomorrow." then scrambled out the door before I could say no. Groaning I flopped back over onto the couch.

By the end of Sunday I was beyond glad that the weekend was over. I had spent a lazy day on Saturday, but true to her word Alice with Rose in tow were at my door bright and early on Sunday morning. I was dragged from store to store. I tried on more outfits then I want to remember. Though I can't complain too much I did get quite a few cute outfits. Nothing to outrageous. Except for this one red dress that Alice made me buy. I hate to tell her that I am hiding it at the back of my closet. I crawled into bed cursing Alice and her need to buy everything her eyes land on. She even restocked my panty drawer. I mean come on there underwear. I curled up into a ball and thought about everything I needed to get done this week. I had important meetings all day Monday and Tuesday. The rest of the week looked to be pretty light. Hopefully Riley would call at some point and make plans for this weekend. I really want to see him again. Those were the last thoughts I had before I slipped into sleep.

I knew I was dreaming. I can't tell you how but I just did. Maybe it was because I was standing in Forks High School. And since I knew I was dreaming I knew exactly what was going on. It was the day Edward asked me to homecoming, the day my life changed. I was walking out of 's biology class when I noticed Edward across the hall, leaning against a locker. I made eye contact with him and he gave me his signature crooked grin. I felt my heart start beating a little faster. I hated how he had such control over me. I kept walking, whatever reason Edward Cullen was standing outside of my biology class had nothing to do with me. I felt a strong hand wrap around my arm and then a velvety voice I knew to well was at my ear.

"Bella where do you think your going?"

Blushing, I stepped back from him and the warmth radiating from his body. "I am headed to gym class." I said dumbly.

Chuckling, he stepped closer to me, stealing the space I just put between us. "Well I need to ask you something." he said smoothly

"Alright." I squeaked out. Yes I squeaked.

He grabbed my hand and pulled me down the hall towards the gym, he turned quickly into a near empty hallway. He stopped abruptly causing me to crash into his back. Blushing I pushed myself away from him and nervously shifted from one foot to the next. I kept my eyes trained on the floor. I really didn't want him to see my bright red face. After a minute of us just standing there I braved a glance at his face. He was watching me intently an odd look on his face.

"So you wanted to ask me something." I blurted out.

Blinking, he blushed lightly. Edward Cullen blushed, never thought I would see the day.

"I...um...I guess I was wondering if you would like to attend the homecoming dance with me?" he stammered out.

Was he seriously asking me, plain old Bella Swan, to the dance. No, I must be mistaken.

"What." I blurted out without thinking.

"I asked you if you wanted to go to the dance with me?" he asked more firmly

"I heard you the first time. This is a joke right?" I questioned, looking around for Ashton Kutcher. He was going to pop out any minute telling me that I was punked.

"No. Why would I joke about that?" he asked sounding genuinely confused.

"Because your Edward Cullen." I said

"I am aware of who I am." he said annoyance seeping into his tone. He never had a lot of patience.

"I meant you're the Edward Cullen, you could get any girl you want. I guess I am just confused why your asking me to the dance. Did Emmett put you up to this, Is this some sort of pity date?" I asked starting to get angry myself. I would kill Emmett if he had anything to do with this. I started feeling angry tears prickling my eyes.

"No." he yelped "Of course this isn't a pity date! Why would you even think that? Why would Emmett put me up to this. I am pretty sure he may punch me when he finds out. I am asking you because I want to go with you."

"Oh." I mumbled. Crap, here Edward Cullen was asking me on a real date and I accused him of pity dating me. I am going to die of embarrassment.

"So is that a yes ir a no? I can't read your mind." he demanded, see no patience.

"Yes, of course I would love to go with you." I said

He face broke out into a crooked grin and he grabbed my hand again. "Great, I will pick you up at eight okay?"

"Eight's good." I said, his hand hummed electricity into mine. Everything started getting hazy. I could hear an insistent beeping noise, it was drowning out whatever Edward was saying.

I woke up with a start, my alarm beeping angrily on the bedside table. I reached over, turning off the annoying sound and got out of bed. Once in the shower I allowed myself to think about the dream. In a way it was not even a dream, more a memory then anything else. It was exactly the same as it had happened in real life. I shampooed my hair angrily, I really didn't want to think and him or dream about him. Stupid Edward showing back up in town and ruining my perfect no Edward existence. I don't know how but I needed to purge my brain of anything Edward. Maybe it was time to get the girls involved. I could take Alice up on her egging the Volvo idea. Though maybe it all had to do with the fact that I was hiding his reappearance from everyone. Maybe once I told them, he would stop making cameo's in my dreams. One would hope. I made a mental note to call Alice and have her plan a get together. I would sit everyone down at once and share this information. Then I could return to my normal life. I finished getting ready for the day and rushed to the office already feeling freer.

The week went by pretty quickly, before I knew it, Wednesday afternoon was upon me. Alice had managed to get everyone together at her and Jasper's house tonight for the big sit down. Both Emmett and Jake knew something was up as they both have been calling and texting non stop since Monday evening when Alice made the plans. I was being stubborn as they both put it because I wasn't giving anything away. Sighing I looked at the clock on my desk, only 3:30 seriously could this day go any slower. I wasn't getting much work done. I had fifteen new chapters to read on one of my clients books but I couldn't concentrate. After re-reading the same page about ten times I gave up and slide the manuscript into my work bag. I decided that I was done for the day. Shutting down my computer, I left my office and headed for home. Maybe a nice long bath and a glass of wine would sooth my nerves before tonight.

Just as I was drying myself off from my bath my cell phone started ringing. Rushing to pick it up I stubbed my toe. "Dang it" I yelped jumping up and down on one foot. I grabbed the still ringing phone and looked at the caller ID. Unknown number. Pushing the green talk button I groaned "Hello" into the phone, my toe really hurts.

"Bella" came a male voice.

"Yes." I replied

"Hey, this is Riley."

"Oh hey." I flopped down onto my couch still rubbing my tender toe.

"Is this a bad time, you sound busy?"

"No, not busy. Just sitting on the couch." wondering if my toe is broke, I thought to myself.

"Oh okay. Well I was calling to see if you were available on Saturday?" he asked sounding nervous.

"Yeah I am. What did you have in mind?"

"I was thinking that maybe you would want to head to Golden Gardens Park for a picnic and picture taking." he said, his voice even more nervous then before.

"That sounds like fun, what time?"

"I figured I could pick you up around 11:30. Do you have anything against cold cut sandwiches?" he asked, obviously planning for lunch.

"Nope, not at all." I said, at least my toe was done throbbing

"Good, alright I will see you Saturday then." he said

"See you then."

"Oh and Bella" he said before he hung up "Dress warmly, it will be pretty chilly out."

"I will, bye Riley." I said pushing the end call button.

Well it sounds like I have a second date. Smiling to myself I headed into my bedroom to get dressed.

I arrived at Alice's before anyone else. Which is what I planned, I wanted time to discuss things with Alice. Maybe even let Jasper in on the big secret. He has a way of keeping people calm. Letting him know before hand would give him the heads up. I knocked on their door and instantly heard Alice's tiny feet dancing towards me.

"Bella" she squealed when she opened the door. She grabbed my arm and drug me into her living room. "I figured that you would be here before anyone else, and don't worry Jasper already knows."

"How did you know I was going to tell him first?" I asked shrugging out of my coat.

She tapped her temple and grabbed my coat, disappearing to put it away. I should have known that she knew why I wanted to be here early. I sighed and settled myself on their over stuffed sofa.

"Hey Darling." Jasper drawled from the doorway "I thought I heard someone knocking."

"Yeah, I figured I should be here first since I am the one who called this meeting." I said laughing, feeling calmer already. Jasper sure did have a gift.

"Everything is going to work out just fine." he said, he must have noticed the uneasiness in my eyes.

"Are you psychic like Alice now?" I asked, my lips spreading in a small grin.

"Nope can't say I am. I guess you could call it a gut feeling. Would you like a glass of wine?" he asked making his way over to their mini bar.

"Sure, red if you have any."

Just then Alice waltzed back into the room. "It looks like some people are here." she said just as a knock landed on their front door. Alice disappeared again as Jasper handed me the glass of wine. Taking it from him, I took a long sip just as I heard Emmett's deep voice from the entry way.

"Let the fun begin." I said to Jasper holding my glass up in a mock cheers. He just grinned at me and held his glass up too.

"So what is this all about." Emmett boomed when he walked into the room. Rose was two steps behind him shooting me apologetic glances.

"I will let you know once everyone else has arrived." I said keeping my eyes trained on my wine glass.

"The hell you will, I want to know right now Isabella. You have been elusive all week and now you are going to give me some answers." he demanded

My head shot up and I made eye contact with my big bear of a brother. He knows that it pisses me off when he treats me like a child. But before I could rip into him, Rose grabbed hold of his bicep and whispered into his ear. I'm not sure what she said but Emmett visibly relaxed. Taking advantage of the moment Jasper jumped up and asked if either one of them wanted something to drink. While he was up he refilled my now empty wine glass. Whoops didn't know that I had finished that off. I better keep track of the next glass, didn't need to be tipsy on top of everything else. I may break down and tell them how good Edward still looked. That would definitely start everyone on Bella watch '09 after all. Another ten minutes passed and the living room was full of my friends. Once everyone was settled and had a drink of their choice in their hands I cleared my throat. All of a sudden ten pair of curious eyes were directed at me. Did I happen to mention that I hate being the center of attention. Taking a deep breathe. I began.

"I know you are all curious to why I have asked you here today. But I have a few things I need to say before I start. It would be beneficial for everyone if you let me tell the whole story without interruption." I made sure to make eye contact with Emmett and Jake before starting to talk again. "I know some of you will be angry and or hurt that I have not brought this up yet, but I have my reasons, ones that I will be happy to explain to you after I am finished. Is that okay with everyone."

Various Uh huh's and Yeah's resounded in the room. I took another deep breathe. I looked to Rose trying to steal some of her strength. She just nodded her head encouragingly at me.

"Alice and I were at the video store picking up movies for our dinner and movie night, just after we checked out none other then Edward Cullen walked into the store."

"What the Fuck Bella." Emmett interrupted me "You seriously ran into that dickwad and you are now just telling me."

"Last time I checked Emmett this is not the questions and comments portion of the evening." I said calmly.

"A week and a half Bella, you've been keeping this to yourself for a week and a half!" Jake decided to jump in. "That's why you were upset that day. Misses Something happened today, it wasn't a big deal. You ran into him!! Your right that's not a big deal, that's a big fucking epic deal."

I jumped up from the couch and looked both my brother and Jake down. "I said I had reasons for not telling you, and you want to know what they were? It's because of how you two are acting right now!!! Maybe I don't want my life turned upside down just because Edward is back in town. Maybe I didn't want you two to go on a man hunt. It happened four fucking years ago." Mike gasped, I rarely ever cuss. "I am over it, I am moving on. Hell I even have a date on Saturday!!" I yelled at them.

"OH MY GOD." Alice squealed jumping up from her seat "You have a date on Saturday!!"

I turned my glare on her, before I could include her into my rant Jasper gently tugged her back into her seat and said "Not the time for that darling." Alice made a angry noise and then pouted.

"You're my baby sister Bella, that gives me the right to know these things. Hell what if he showed up at your door?" Emmett said in a calmer voice.

"First off Emmett just because I am your baby sister doesn't make me a baby and secondly so what if he showed up at my door, it's not like he's a gun toting psycho path."

"I just...." He stopped to search for the right words.

"You just nothing." I said sitting back down into my seat.

"Alright guys." came Jessica's slightly nervous sounding voice. "Why don't we calm down here for a moment. I understand why Bella chose to wait to tell us, I mean she was the one left behind. She probably just needed time to sort everything out. It's not like she has been secretly meeting with the doucher behind all of our backs. She's only seen him the once."

"Twice" I interrupted her.

"TWICE." Jake exploded jumping up from the couch. "You've seen that mother fucker twice!!"

"If you would all stop interrupting I could explain everything okay!" I seethed, I needed more alcohol for this, like he could sense my feelings Jasper grabbed my glass and refilled it.

"I saw him again at the club on Friday, once I was aware of his presence I took off. That's it nothing else." I finished, picking up my glass and draining the bitter liquid into my mouth.

"Am I allowed to comment now?" Emmett seethed

"Feel free." I said feeling a little buzzed and warm.

"All I have to say is that I am going to find him and break his face." he said

"I'm going with you." Jake included "I've wanted to punch that ass in the throat since middle school."

"Count me in too." Mike said, earning a slap on the back of the head from Jess.

"I'm usually not violent." Ben began "But I want in this posse also."

"Hell count me in too." Jasper said, sending me an apologetic smile.

"Seriously you guys it's sweet that you all feel the need to protect me and what not. But it is totally un necessary. He was your friend once too." I reminded them "I know that he left us all, but maybe it's time to bury the hatchet so to speak."

They all made disagreeing noises, which I chose to ignore. "Alright I am finished with this topic." I declared.

"Oh goody." Alice started "Time to start talking about your date on Saturday!!"

"With that said, we are calling it a night." groaned Mike. He yanked Jess up from the couch and headed for the door. "But Mike I want to talk about her date too." Jess whined all the way to the door.

"I hate to follow them." Angela said standing "but I have an early morning meeting."

"See you later guys." I said, standing to stretch.

"Were out too." Jake said jumping up "But we are not discussing this Bells."

"Whatever Jake." I was tired of arguing.

Emmett and Rose followed shortly after, leaving me all alone in the pixie's clutches. Jasper some how disappeared shortly after everyone else. I am sure he was hiding in his den, he also didn't like Alice's date talk....hmmm... I wonder if there was some way for me to sneak up there also....probably not.

"So another date huh." Alice chirped picking up empty wine glasses and beer bottles.

"Yep, he called this afternoon. We are going photographing in the park." I said I figured the faster I told her the details, the faster I would be home in my bed.

"Ohhh I know which outfit you should wear." she squealed. Seriously did everything need to be at that decibel.

"Which one Alice?"

"The red sweater jacket, your black skinny jeans, with those knee length black flat bottom boots." She listed off. Not surprising that she knew my wardrobe off hand.

"Alright." I agreed, it is a cute and warm outfit.

"Your not going to fight me?" She asked turning to me in surprise.

"Nope, I am going to trust your all knowing knowledge." I said turning to the hall to retrieve my jacket.

"Are you leaving." she pouted.

"Yes, some of us need our beauty sleep." I reminded her, not all of us roll out of bed looking like models.

"Whatever." she said rolling her eyes "Call me tomorrow k."

"Okay." I leaned in and hugged her "Tell Jazz I said Good night and thanks for ditching me."

"I will, and I am not going to take that offensively." she chirped

"I knew you wouldn't. Good bye Alice." I said walking out into the cold Seattle night.

"Goodnight." she said watching me walk to my old truck.

I was wrong, confessions didn't keep Edward out of my dreams.

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