Chapter 4

We rushed in the mall and stood looking around at all the labeled departments, wondering which to go to first.

"Hmm, let's to Nordstrom, I noticed they have some sort of sale and they have a wide variety of clothes, shoes, and accessories there." Alice grinned at us, questioning.

"Okay, let's go check out Nordstrom first and then we can go to J. Crew afterwards, there's this sweater I really wanted to get there," agreed Rose, pulling on my hand.

"That's the spirit!" Alice nods approvingly. "Smile Bells, we're here to have fun!"

I groaned and followed them, half wishing I could escape without their notice.

Alice was already trying on an amaryllis Semantiks tulip sleeve top and Rose was picking up an eclipse Caslon stripe pullover hoody.

I scavenged through the shirt racks and came across the most beautiful looking top I've ever seen, it was an angel Juicy Couture silk chiffon top with ruffle trim.

I hurried and tried it on to ask the girl's opinion on it.

Alice rushed over as I was walking out of the dressing room and her eyes widened, "Whoa, you look like a million dollars in that, oh you have to buy it Bella, promise me you'll buy it!"

"Wow, you just need a pair of jeans to match, some make-up and you'll be fit for the back-to-school dance Bella." Rose smiled when she saw my selection.

So in the end, we all got the tops we chose and cute jeans to match and headed out towards the door.

Before we got anywhere however, Alice pulled us back in to look at the jackets and coats that were displayed by the entrance.

After an additional two hours walking around, or rather, me getting dragged by Alice while Rosalie pointed out all the shops that she wants to check out, we finally made it outside. With our arms full of shopping bags, we headed to the car to unload.

"Hey, you guys," Rosalie said out-of breath, "I just saw a pretty cozy café on the way out, do you want to drop in for some coffee before the mall closes?"

"Sure." Alice and I nodded at the same time, "Let's go."

I put my things in the trunk of Rose's car and because I bought the least, I volunteered to head for the café first to save the girls a spot. Walking towards the coffee shop, I noticed someone familiar sitting by the window inside.

As I looked closely at his face, I realized that it was Edward. He was sitting there with a cup of black coffee, and he wasn't alone.

I stood and stared with wide eyes as a tall gorgeous looking blonde with blue eyes stepped in the shop, kissed him on the cheeks, and sat down across from him.

My eyes started stinging as I turned around to walk back to Alice and Rose but I was too late, as they were now jogging towards me.

"Hey, why aren't you in the shop already Bells?" Alice asked, confused at my expression.

"What's wrong?" asked Rose, who looked concernedly at my face.

I cleared my throat quietly and shook my head. "I'm fine guys, um, do mind if I don't go in with you, I… um… need to go back to the car… for… something."

They didn't believe me. Alice twisted her head around my back and her eyes widened dramatically, her hands gripped my shoulders. Rose leaned over to look on my other side.

"Oh my goddd, is that EDWARD!?" screamed Alice furiously.

"Whoa, how come you never told me he had a girlfriend Alice?" Rose asked, frowning in her direction.

"I never knew!" Alice cried, angrily. "But you know what? I'm gonna march in there and ask him!"

"No guys, let's just go okay?" I begged, trying hard not to let my tears fall.

A/N: Well, there it is, chapter 4. I hope it's not too sad. Were you guys surprised at the sudden appearance of Edward and the mysterious blonde? I bet you guys want to know what happens next right? Don't worry you'll get chapter 5 soon! As always, please comment, review, etc. Thank you so much!

Love, MarieAnthony