So I wasn't really planning on updating right away with a short chapter, but I figured that I might as well because if I don't then there will be way too much happening to be able to get what I want into the next chapter. Enjoy

Riiiiiing. Riiiiiing.

Ah that noise! What is that? Oh my cell phone. Alice.

"Alice, what did I tell you about calling me before normal people are awake?" I asked my voice groggy. Ah my head hurts.

"Well Edward you told me not to. But my dearest brother, it is already almost noon." Oh damn. "So I'm guessing you had a good night?" Alice asked.

"Yeah I guess. If you consider drinking my body weight in whatever it was I was drinking good then I had a wonderful night. My morning however, not so much."

"Did you sleep with her?"

"Wow. Way to cut to the chase Alice. Remind me to come to you when I need to interrogate someone ok?"

"So you did sleep with her." Alice said matter-of-factly.

"Actually I did not sleep with her. We may have made out but that's about it. She gave me her number too."

"Well that's good. You should call her and ask her to lunch or something." Not a bad idea.

"I don't know. Maybe. But I am going to go because I feel like my head is going to explode and I need to shower." I said trying to get off the phone because I wanted to go back to sleep.

"Yeah whatever Edward. You just want to go back to sleep. But ok! Bye big brother!" Dammit! How did she do that?

"Bye Alice."

We got off of the phone and I passed out for another hour. I woke up and took a shower and I was finally ready for the day by 2:30. I was constantly looking at my phone deliberating whether or not I wanted to call her.

Ah what the hell? I went to her contact and called her number.

"Hello?" Holy shit! She answered…I should have thought this through.

"Uh…Bella? Hey it's Edward. From the club last night?" Wow could you sound anymore stupid?

"Oh. Edward hi." Well don't get too excited. Geez.

"So, I was wondering if I you wanted to go out for coffee or something."

"Yeah, sure. Just text me when and where, ok?"

"Ok Bella. I will see you soon."

I hung up and I couldn't help but feel a little bit giddy. I feel good.

I texted Bella to come to the coffee shop a few blocks from the club in an hour. She replied: k see you then. -B

An hour later I walked into the coffee shop and she looked up and greeted me with a smile. I walked over to the table she was at and sat down in the spot across from her. "Thank you for coming, Bella."

"You're welcome." What a conversationalist.

"So do you mind if I'm straight forward with you?" She shook her head. "I had a really fun time with you last night. I mean, I have to admit I was wasted and I really couldn't even tell you what I even wore last night. But I remember that you kissed me-" I was cut off.

"I'm sorry. I was drinking and-"She's apologizing?

"No, Bella. That's not what I was saying. Ah, I'm so bad at this. Bella that kiss was amazing."

"I'm glad you were there last night. I mean, I usually don't just start talking to random guys. I'm not gonna lie. I was drunk too." She said shyly.

"I'm glad that I met you, Bella."

"Me too," she said with a radiant blush that filled her cheeks. That's hot. "So, uh, what's your story? You may have mentioned something about being a 'free man'," she said. Oh yeah.

"Well a month ago, I found my wife cheating on me. She moved out almost immediately and the divorce has been made final. I haven't really been myself but who really is when their significant other of six years decides to end it by screwing some guy in our apartment. So my sister Alice didn't want me to be alone so she made me come to the club and she got me drunk." That sounded better in my head.

"So you're divorced?"

"Yeah. I guess I'm glad that I found out, but it still hurts to know that you are being disrespected by someone you love. Or used to love anyway." She nodded. "So what's your story?" It's my turn.

Just as she was about to say something, her phone rang. An expression flashed on her face. Fear?

"Hi…I'm at the grocery store…we, uh needed some things for dinner…Ok…I'm sorry…I'm coming." She put her phone away and looked at me with her deep eyes.

What the heck what going on? Who was that? And why did she lie?

"Bella is there a problem?"

"I'm sorry Edward. I have to go. I shouldn't have come. I knew he would be home early. Edward, I'm really sorry. This never happened ok?"

She was gone.

What just happened? I can't believe I opened up to her and she's with someone?

There was something wrong with this picture. All I really want to know is who was on the phone. Was she in a relationship? Was she married? I need Alice.

Alice can i come over? –E

Sure...r u ok?-A

I'll b there soon. –E

Within 10 minutes I was greeted at the front door by my sister. We walked inside her and Jasper's house and sat down in the living room on the couch.

"Edward, what's the matter? Did Tanya call? Did she try and get back together with you?"

"No Alice. I called Bella and asked her out for coffee. And I don't know what happened."

"Care to explain it to me?" I explained to her the phone call and everything that happened.

"Alice, I don't understand. I felt something with her. I let my guard down." I felt like I was being used.

"Edward there has got to be something wrong. She gave you her number and she agreed to go out for coffee. Something is wrong. It doesn't sound like she intentionally just left you hanging."

"Yeah, I guess but if she's with someone then why would he come on to me. Maybe I read her wrong."

"All I can say Edward is that things happen for a reason. Just relax and don't let it bother you. It's not worth losing any sleep over." We sat and talked for a while. I left before Jasper got home and decided to just go back to my apartment and do whatever.

I went home and went straight to my iPod dock, turned it on, and laid down on my couch. The melody flooded my ears.

I shouldn't have let myself do this. I mean I have only been separated from Tanya for a month! What was I thinking?

"Let him know that you know best

Cause after all you do know best

Try to slip past his defense

Without granting innocence

Lay down a list of what is wrong

The things you've told him all along

And pray to God he hears you"

I let the music envelope me as I just laid there. I must have fallen asleep because when I opened my eyes it was dark outside. I looked at my phone to check the time. One new text message. I opened it.

Help me -B

Yeah! Who saw that coming? (if you did please dont burst my bubble ha) Read and review bc you know I like it when you do! and that way i will know if I should continue writing or if i should hide and never do this again :) And please remember that this is just the beginning. I havent decided if i should do shorter chapters more often or longer ones in longer intervals...let me know your thoughts!

Suggestions welcome! This story is not planned at all so if you have any ideas just throw them in the review!

Thanks for reading! -Bri