Thank you for the reviews everyone :)

Animeloverxoxo...Edward's POV is a great idea...but I don't want to include it in this story...it'll just be confusing...maybe a parallel story from Edward's POV? Just like Twilight and Midnight Sun!

Everyone who wants me to do it, please let me know...I'll put up a poll on my profile...do vote!


"Who is it from," Rosalie asked.

"I don't know…in case you haven't noticed, it doesn't really give any clues as to the identity of the sender," I replied.

"But Alice said that you got a similar one on Friday," Rosalie persisted.

"Yeah…I got a pen. But I didn't really bother too much about it," I said.

"Bella…some random unknown person is sending you gifts and you don't bother about it," Alice asked.

"You know Alice…I wouldn't have been able to figure out who it was anyway…and what sort of a coward would send stuff anonymously," I asked.

"Good points," Alice mused, "Anyway…we better go to sleep now…so much to do tomorrow."

I sighed…I hated Mondays…especially after such a heavenly weekend.

I had a bath and was about to go to sleep when I heard a soft knock on my bedroom door.

"Come in," I said. Rosalie came into my room with two steaming cups of hot chocolate [with mini marshmallows].

I straightened up on my bed as she handed me a mug and sat down next to me.

"What's up Rose," I said as she settled down.

"You tell me…getting gifts from unknown persons, claiming to be your secret admirer," Rosalie countered.

"I don't know Rose," I started.

She cut me off, "What did you get on Friday?"

"A pen," I replied.

"Show it to me," she asked.

I shuffled towards my bag and took the pen out.

Rosalie took it and examined it. "A Waterman Charleston," she murmured, "That's an awesome metaphor."

I raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"Where is Edward Masen originally from?" She asked me.

"Char…oh," I was startled, "You think…"

"I know Bella…I know. I saw him buy it last Sunday when I went shopping with Emmett.

"He was telling the saleswoman that he was buying it for his 'girlfriend' who loves stationary. I wouldn't have paid much attention to it if the saleswoman hadn't asked him his girlfriend's name. He said her name is Bella and they work together. Why do you think I've been asking you to stay away from him?"

I was pretty angry by that…and I'm sure that it showed on my face. Because immediately Rosalie tried to pacify me saying, "Calm down Bella. Anger doesn't do much…you'll just have to confront him tomorrow and clear out the mess. And return the pen…I know you like it…I'll get you another one if you want…but return this one."

"Of course," I stammered, "I'll speak to him tomorrow during lunch."

We finished our hot chocolates in silence and soon, Rosalie went to her own room to sleep. I, myself couldn't sleep despite being extremely exhausted. I kept tossing and turning…fuming about actually considering Edward a nice guy and letting myself get close to him. All in all, I had a restless night.


Somehow, all of us managed to get up on time for work despite such a tiring weekend…and like every day, we were waiting for the elevator at 5 minutes to 9 along with Jacob. He looked really tired…there were bags under his eyes and he could barely stand properly. His white shirt was crumpled and he was wearing jeans instead of proper trousers!

"Jake…what the hell," Alice shrieked when she saw him, making everyone else turn around. The snooty lawyers from the 14th floor smirked and looked away.

"Shut up Alice," I muttered, "He always has a spare set of clothes at work…he can change there."

"Yeah…I'll do that," Jacob yawned.

I was facing Jacob and Alice, thus having my back towards the elevator and I could see whoever entered the building. And guess who I saw! Edward Masen! Joy!

My first instinct was to run away but I maintained my calm. He came up to us and all of exchanged our civil 'good morning's. Even Alice, which was kind of a surprise. I had assumed she would just turn away ignoring him. She did, eventually.

"Edward! How come you're so late? Normally, you each at like 8.30" Jacob asked suddenly.

"Yeah. But I decided to come on time instead of before time…I can't really do anything in that half hour span anyway…so might as well sleep a little more. Besides, some phenomenon compelled me to come at this time," he said, smiling at me. I turned around and rushed into the elevator.


"Multicast message from Alice Cullen," my screen flashed.

I looked over at Alice and gave her a look…but she didn't notice because she had recommenced her work. I read the message. "Where do we go to lunch today? I didn't particularly like the Chinese thing."

I looked at my watch…it was 12. Typical of Alice to think about food all the time!

I replied back saying, "I won't be able to join you guys. Have some work to sort out."

Alice looked at me, furious.

"Explain Later?" I mouthed and got back to work.

"You better" Alice messaged.


Alice, Rosalie and Jacob had gone for their lunch a while ago and I was still sitting on my cubicle wondering how to approach Edward. But I didn't have to worry much. Because he got up and leaned over the soft board in front of me that also served as partition between my cubicle and Edward's.

"You didn't join your friends for lunch," he asked me.

"Actually…no…there was something I needed to talk to you about," I said, proud of being so clear and confident.

"Sure…but I'm super hungry…care to join me for a sandwich?" He asked.

"Urm…sure," I said and we decided to go to the café on the 4th floor.

I kept my distance from him as we walked there. We soon managed to find a table and I sat down opposite him.

"What was it that you wanted to talk to me about," he asked after ordering two cheese sandwiches. How did he always know my favourite food?

"I guess this belongs to you," I said pulling out the pen from my m=bag and handing it over to him.

"So you found out," he smiled.

"Yeah…I did. And I really don't appreciate you giving me gifts like this. The flowers were just an extravagance. And I really don't like this secret admirer thing," I said.

"So would you rather I admire you openly," he smiled.

"No…You don't need to admire me…at all. Just leave me alone Mr. Masen," I said a walked out of the restaurant as the waiter appeared with our sandwiches.


tbens...I guess you were right after all :)

And Relax...like I've said before...this story will sure as hell have a happy ending :)

Keep reviewing everyone...It's a great motivation :D

And BTW...Have you guys noticed how similar Edward and Bella [the orignal ones] and to Remus Lupin and Tonks!

Think about it...Remus is older to Tonks, Just like Edward is older to Bella...Remus to dangerous, and scared to hurt Tonks...as is Edward! Hmm...Reason for this absolutely random detail...I'm in love with Remus Lupin...always have been! I always fancy myself as Tonks! Atleast I share her clumsiness! But you guys could've survived without this detail...Ok...I'm gonna...stop now...I'm stopping...Buh Bye! Love y'll!