AN: I don't own any of the major characters, Stephanie does.

I would like to thank all of you for all of your support. I am writing when I can and will post as often as I could. I did say before that I would update once a week and although I would love that I want to make sure I write quality work. Incorporating real life to my writing it might take me longer but know that I am still writing. I've already started on the next chapter so I will aim for end of this week or beginning of next week.

A big thank you to WOLFreaderGYPSY for editing. Love you girly!

When I turn around I meet the most captivating green eyes. Those are the same eyes that hypnotized me on Monday. It's Masen. "Hi Bella." My mouth opens and closes a couple of times but nothing comes out. I had already set my mind on never seeing him again, much less speak with him.

"You know, when you ran in to me at the park I considered myself the luckiest man in the world. Then I see you here from across the room and I couldn't help myself." He's dangerous, plain and simple. The way he's looking at me, it's almost as if he is searching for something.

"Hi Masen. What a small world." I have this internal battle going on. My wall is attempting to come up and that's when my defense mechanism kicks in, hence the sarcasm. Yet at the same time, I can't help the butterflies I feel and the smile that graces my face when I am near him.

"This is actually my friend's place. I had to come in and check it out and see how things are running and just when we walk out of his office there you are. Are you enjoying yourself? Who are you here with?" Is this his subtle way of asking me if I'm single? Never mind, I don't even want to stand here and scrutinize the meaning of is words. The last thing I want to do is what all women are guilty of, which is over thinking things.

"No. I'm here with my roommate Alice and my coworker Ellen." At this point the girls are standing there and staring at Masen like a God. I think they might even go as far as kissing the ground he walks on. Real classy, ladies.

"Ladies this is Masen. Masen this is Alice and Ellen." The girls mumble their hellos and Masen responds with a nod. Not just any nod because that would be too noble. He has to do it with a sexy smirk on his face.

"Well I've got to go but it was nice running in to you again." I feel Alice grabbing on to my arm trying to pull me towards her.

"Wait, you're leaving already? I just saw you walk in."

"Yeah but we're –"

"Hey, Edward!" Some big guy comes over and pulls him to the side while whispering in his ear.

Taking advantage of the fact that he's distracted by the guy, it's the perfect time for me to get away unnoticed. I pull Alice and Ellen the opposite direction. I wanted to put as much distance between myself and Masen and I don't stop until we reach the stairs to go back down.

"Bella wait, STOP. Do you have any idea who that was? Why are we running away?"

"It doesn't matter who he is Al. Let's just go downstairs and dance a little, drink, and have a good time."

"Tomorrow you have some explaining to do. Come on, I love this song." Thank God for Ellen and Luke Bryan. I give her a small smile and we head off.

I'm sitting on a bar stool by the outside of the dance floor. Ellen and Alice went to find Tanya and I'm saving our seats. In the middle of the lounge is the dance floor which you can see from upstairs since the lounge has an open layout. Have you ever seen line dance look sexy and classy at the same time? Well that's how it is here and to me there is nothing sexier than a man who knows how to line dance with swag. I don't want to be dancing with a Channing Tatum because that would be embarrassing for him but just someone who's got some smooth moves.

I'm looking around the place just enjoying the atmosphere and people watching when I feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Feeling eyes on me I continue looking around and when I don't see anyone I glance up. My breath catches when I find Masen staring me down. He's up on the second floor in the VIP section we were in before. Masen doesn't blend in, he stands above the others. Watching me so intently, almost as if he is studying me. To be honest with you, I don't understand why. If he is some kind of New York royalty why is he in a place like this and why is he looking at me. Not that this place is a hole in the wall but I would just expect him at some kind of formal. I do have to admit, from a distance I allow myself the pleasure of admiring him.

Masen is dressed in black dress pants with a blue button up shirt. I don't know what blue it is but it's the perfect shade to bring out his gorgeous eyes. His tall stance and powerful demeanor is intimidating but so damn sexy. I wonder what it would be like run my hands up his chest in to his hair. Rub his head while he encircles my waist with his strong arms. Looking at him up and down I come to the conclusion that he is what Adonis would be like. He is the man that Greek mythology is based on and that's exactly the reason I want to make sure I stay far away.

"Bella look, this is my friend Tanya. Sorry we took so long. This place is pretty packed tonight." Alice interrupted my train of thought and my line of vision. A very welcome interruption I might add.

"Nice to meet you. Thanks for letting El and I crash your night out with Alice."

"Oh don't worry about it. My cousin and his friends love it when beautiful ladies are at his place. He has to finish up some business in the office but he should be out soon and I'll introduce you guys." How is it that these people are so nice? I have yet to come across those mean New Yorkers everyone warned me about.

"Sounds good. Should we order another round while we wait for him?"

"I'll go order them you ladies stay here." Alice runs off to the bar on the side of our table.

I peak a glance upstairs where Masen was standing and he's gone. I let out a deep breath I didn't even know I was holding. Shaking it off I smile at Ellen and Tanya as they talk about some kind of country music festival that's coming up. Now I wish I had heard the beginning of the conversation.

"Look who decided to join us. Jasper this is my roommate Bella and her coworker Ellen. This is Tanya's cousin Jasper. He is the owner of this fine establishment we love." Alice introduces us as she passes out our drinks.

"Hi, it's nice to meet you Jasper and congratulations on the opening of this place."

"Thanks Bella and it's nice to meet you as well. Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself. I expect to be seeing more of you now. And nice to meet you as well Ellen."

Jasper moves to the other side of the table and stands next to Alice. He says something to her in her ear and she gives him the most soulfully bright smile. There has to be something going on between those two.

"My business partner was here a little bit ago but had to leave. I was going to introduce him to you guys but it'll have to be next time."

"You guys did an amazing job here. I don't have much else to compare it to but you should see the country lounge we have in Miami. I wish it was like this."

"Thank you Bella. Would you ladies like another round?"

"Hey Jasper!" Emmett is one loud and huge man. I think everyone around us turned to look at him when he approached our table.

"Hey. I was just going to get them another round at the bar. Want to come?"

"Sure I'm already done for the night."

Jasper and Emmett went to get us yet another round. At this rate I don't think I'll even remember tonight.

Why is there a bright laser beam light being directed at me? And why do I feel like I just got run over by a freight train? Opening my eyes I'm facing my window. The window which I normally love looking out of is trying to kill me now. Today of all days it decides to be the sunniest day since I got here. Yeah, I think it's safe to say that I am hating life right now.

After what feels like an hour battle on whether to get up or not I decide to brush my teeth and search for some kind of magic pill to make my migraine go away. As I'm brushing my teeth I look at myself in the mirror and I scared myself, had to do a double take. I have my eyeliner and mascara running underneath my eyes so I look like I got punched by Mike Tyson on both. My pink lipstick is smeared to the side of my cheek. "What in the world happened last night?" I voice that out loud with my eyes closed. I just couldn't look anymore.

"I think you had a little too much to drink." What the fuck.

"Oh God, kill me now please." I inhale a sharp breath and very slowly look up from the sink to the person behind me. The door that leads to the living room is open and standing in the doorway is Emmett and Jasper. They both have the biggest smiles on their face and somehow look so fresh and clean.

Could this be any more embarrassing? This is an ultimate fail moment. The one that you want to pretend never happened. If I could turn back time, I would just stay on my cozy bed with the sun beaming at my face. I'd much rather that.

"Actually Bella it can be worse. You're lucky it's just us." Jasper smiles at me while Emmett starts laughing. It's a full on belly laugh with tears in his eyes.

"I didn't know I said that out loud. What are you guys even doing here at this time?" I ask Jasper as Emmett starts walking away to the kitchen.

"We're meeting with Alice. She's taking us to her studio to show us some designs for the bar. She's still getting ready, she said something about rushing perfection or something. Are you coming with us?"

"Isn't it too early to be discussing business? I can barely function."

"Bella it's already noon. Come on, let's go. We can use another woman's opinion. We'll grab lunch up in Central Park." And that's all he had to say.

"You had me at lunch and Central Park. Give me just a few minutes to get ready." He nods and closes the door.

I run back to my room to pick something to wear. Judging by Jasper and Emmett's scarf it's safe to say it's still cold outside. So I decide to wear my skinny jeans, knee high flat boots a tank top and scarf. I figured my coat will keep me warm outdoors and I can take it off when I'm inside.

For me, the hardest part is always trying to find something to wear so once I have that figured out I jump in the shower to wash the night away. I'm the type that's in and out of the shower in 15 minutes so before you know it I'm walking out to the kitchen for a cup of hot chocolate.

"Damn Bella that was fast. I would ask if you showered but you smell like a girl again and your face is normal. You don't look all beat up like before." Jasper and Alice take turns in slapping Emmett across the head.

"Emmett, because it's coming out of your mouth I don't know whether to take that as a compliment or if I should be completely offended." I smile at him while he's rubbing the back of his head.

"You guys suck! And I wasn't being mean it was a compliment. Now let's go before I get hit again."

"Wait, is there time for me to fix myself some hot chocolate?"

"We have to go since my business partner is meeting us there and he will probably be there soon." Jasper looked at his watch.

"Bells they have a Starbucks at the corner of my studio. When we get there you can go straight there and meet us inside so that his partner isn't waiting long."

"That works for me. What's up with your business partner anyway Jasper? You almost sound like you're scared of him." We're walking towards the elevator to meet up with Emmett who had walked away earlier. He probably heard the last bit of the conversation.

"He's definitely scared of him." He laughs at Jasper.

"Okay, I am not scared of him at all. I respect him when it comes to business. He knows more than anyone what he's doing so I trust him. He's a close family friend so we're pretty close but I know not to mess around when its business related."

It took about 20 minutes to get to there in a cab. And as soon as we got out Alice told me that she is on the 6th floor studio number 1. While Jasper was paying I told them I would meet them in a few but I needed something hot. Since they didn't want anything I power walked to the Starbucks. There was a long line since its cold out. Thankfully the baristas are quick but a little on the rude side.

That is one thing I miss about Miami. Don't think that we have any southern hospitality but when it comes to places like Starbucks a hello and thank you goes a long way. Here it's almost as if you are speaking to the wall.

When I get back to Alice's studio I notice that there's a beautiful black Audi parked out front. I can't help but take a second to admire it as I walk by. I bet you anything the owner is an old guy who resembles Donald Trump.

Once I open the door to Alice's studio I see Emmett standing by a table next to the door. He's eating some crackers or something.

"Hey Emmett, there's a really nice black Audi parked right outside. You want to come see it? I bet you someone that looks like Donald Trump owns it." He just busts out laughing as he was chewing on the crackers so he spits it out. A piece lands on my cheek.

"Seriously? What the fuck! That's so gross and I just showered."

"What happened Bella?" Alice and Jasper start walking down the stairs towards us.

"Where's the bathroom?"

"It's on the right." I just walk right in leaving Emmett laughing and choking like a lunatic.

"Emmett is gross. I was telling him about some car parked outside and he just starts laughing. Then he spits a piece of chewed up cracker on my cheek. That's so fucking disgusting. Ugh!" I explain to Jasper and Alice while wiping my cheek furiously.

"Um Bella, this is my business partner. Edward, this is Bella. She's Alice's new roommate." I look up from inspecting my shirt as I was walking out of the bathroom.

"Oh, um hi. Masen?" I don't think I have ever been this embarrassed and confused in my life. And why is this guy popping up everywhere. I went almost an entire week without seeing him and now its two days in a row.

I don't know if this is karma or what but what are the odds that Masen or Edward, whatever his name is, is Jasper's partner. And why didn't Alice tell me that last night when I introduced them. I mean she's my roommate. She definitely has a lot of explaining to do. Can this day get any worse for me?

"What a small world. Bella already knows Edward. She introduced me to him at the bar last night." Alice mentions to Jasper. I think she was trying to help me out.

"Hi Bella." He smirks again and I can't but admire his chiseled jaw.

"I don't know Edward, just ran in to him at a park a few days ago. Did you guys finish with the designs Alice?"

"Yeah we were just walking back downstairs and trying to figure out where to go for lunch. Edward's joining us too."

"Great." That was a sarcastic response for sure. Nobody else caught on except for Alice who is pleading forgiveness with her eyes as I walk by her. The guys start heading out and Alice and I stay behind to lock up.

"What the hell Alice?" I whisper to her as we walk behind the guys towards the door.

"Bella you didn't even give me a chance to say anything before we ran away after you introduced us last night. I don't even think he looked at me when you introduced us because he couldn't keep his eyes off of you."

"Really Alice? You had all night to say something instead of me being bombarded right now. Had I known I would've stayed home." We're walking towards the elevator now.

"Let's just go to lunch and we'll talk when we get home. Just don't be awkward act natural."

I decide to just shake it off. I don't want to make this any more uncomfortable than it has to be and besides since we are in a group I don't have to be close to him or talk to him much. When we get in to the elevator I decide to text Rosie.

"So guys did you decide where we're having lunch? Bella really hasn't explored much of the city."

I hear Alice and the guys talking about lunch and I'm not trying to be rude but just tuning them out. I'm on my phone and decide to look through my pictures. Apparently last night we took a bunch of pictures with Emmett and Jasper. I decide to send Rosie one of the group pictures so that she can put names with faces.

Who is the big guy that's carrying you?

That big bear is Emmett. I just met him last night but he's pretty cool.

I'm in love.

I literally lough out loud causing everyone to look at me as we're walking out of the building. I decide to put my phone down now that we're out.

"Hey Bella, is this the car you wanted me to see?" Emmett is standing next to the bat mobile.

"Yeah. Isn't it gorgeous? I'm going to own one of these someday."

"Would you like to go for a ride in it?" I break my neck to look at Edward who is standing a little too close for comfort.

"This is your car isn't it? That's why Emmett was cracking up when I told him about it, right?" And Emmett is at it again. I think I saw a tear roll down his cheek.

This is so embarrassing. Of all things that can happen and has already happened the cherry on top is me drooling over Masen's car in front of him and everyone else. Why couldn't the owner be Donald Trump? Well that's because in a perfect world that's who would own it. But I swear the world is working against me.

"Bella ignore Emmett. He's a bit immature sometimes. Yes, this is my car. We're going to have lunch at The Loeb's. It's a really nice place for lunch in Central Park. I figured you might enjoy it and if you want you can ride with me."

I glance at Emmett who is trying to keep himself together and Alice is pleading with her eyes for me to go. I look around the streets for any of the paparazzi people out there and since I don't see any I decide to just take a chance. Masen is being nice so why not.

"Sure, I've never been to Central Park. I'm actually pretty excited. How's everyone getting there?"

Everyone else ends up taking a taxi and we'll all meet up there. As I get inside Masen's car I can't help but feel butterflies in my stomach.