Chapter 2

BPOV

As I sat in the cab that I caught from the airport, I thought back to my conversation with Alice. I couldn't believe I said that stuff to her. To my best friend who I never lied to. I just couldn't tell her the truth yet because if I did she would look for me. In time I will contact with her with the truth but for now I just have to let her believe the lies I told her.

*Flashback*

"Alice I left because I couldn't stand staying in Forks anymore. I needed to get on with my life. Forks is a dead end town and if I stayed there that would have gotten nowhere."

"That is a load of bullshit and you know it. After the summer we were going to head off to college. Did you forget that? Are you just going to not to go to college now?"

"Don't worry about me. I will figure everything out. I'm not going to college I'll probably just take online courses. But seriously Alice just forget about me for now. Tell Charlie that too. When I'm ready to face you guys again I will. Right now I just need time and space away from you guys. Away from Forks. For awhile."

"No Bella I am not going to drop this. Now tell me where the hell you fucking are and stop playing games with me. I'm serious. Bella I'm worried about…."

She didn't even finish her sentence before I cut her off.

"Yes you are going to drop this. Now don't contact me again I will contact you when I'm ready to talk to you. Goodbye Alice."

*End of Flashback*

I still couldn't believe myself. Why the hell didn't I just tell her the truth? She could've helped me. Oh I know why. Because I'm too chicken shit. I didn't know what she would say to me. For all I know she would have talked to me again if she ever found out that…

"Excuse me miss?"

I was brought out of my daze by the cab driver.

"Miss, we're here"

I looked out the window to see in fact that the cab had stopped outside of the little café that I had heard about from an elderly couple at the airport. I paid the driver and got out of the cab.

From the outside it looked like an abandoned book shop. The brick from the side were falling down and everything. But like my mom always told me, don't judge a book by its cover.

I walked inside and did a double take. The place was gorgeous. On the left wall was a floor to ceiling bookcase filled with books. Next to it was a brown leather couch with a coffee table to the right of the it. To the right was a fireplace with more couches for customer could sit on and enjoy their coffee.

I walked up to the counter where a ditzy blonde girl stood.

"Hi may I help you?" The blonde, whose name tag read Lauren, asked with a roll of her eyes.

"Can I get a French Vanilla coffee and plain bagel please?"

With a curt nod of her head, Lauren walked away to get my order.

After a few minute Lauren came back with my coffee and bagel.

"That'll be $9.35." I handed Lauren the money and walked to sit next to the bookcase to look at the books.

The books on the shelf ranged from romance to horror. Most were classics. My favorites. I saw one of my all time favorites sitting on the shelf. I grabbed Pride and Prejudice and started to read it.

I was so lost in the book that I didn't even notice when someone sat down next to me. I turned my head and saw a gorgeous blonde sitting next to me. Her hair came down to her mid back in waves. She had sky blue eyes and a beautiful face and figure. She looked to be about 5'7 in height but with heels she was well over 6'.

I was so lost in her appearance that I didn't hear her when she began to talk to me.

"Huh? What did you say?"

"I was introducing myself. I'm Rosalie Hale. And you are?"

"Hi I'm Bella Swan."

"Hi Bella. Are you new around here? I've never seen you around before."

"Yeah actually I am. I just got here today. I'm from Washington."

"Wow. You're a long way from home. So what made you leave home? I mean you don't even look older than 18."

I don't know what it was about Rosalie but I ended up telling her the truth. I couldn't even tell my best friend the damn truth.

"Actual I am only 18. And I left home because I got pregnant after I got drunk at a party. And to make matters even worse the guy who got me pregnant has a long term girlfriend of 4 years."

"Oh shit! Are you okay? What are you going to do? Where are you going to stay?"

"Yeah I am fine. And so is the baby. I'm actually only two months along. As for what I'm going to do, I know for a fact I will be keeping the baby and that's about all I know for right now. Honestly I don't even know where I'm going to stay."

"Well guess what? You will be coming and staying with me."

"Really Rose I couldn't impose on you like that."

"You wouldn't be imposing. I live by myself in a 5 bedroom house for crisis sakes. I could use some company."

"Okay only if your sure though."

"I'm sure. Now I'm going to order my coffee and we will get going to my place."

After Rosalie got her coffee to go, we headed back to her place. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. Her house was absolutely gorgeous and huge! And the inside was just the same. I had to wonder how she could afford this.

"Hey Rose I have a question."

"Yeah what's up?"

"How do you afford this house? It must cost a fortune."

"Oh well, I guess I forgot to mention I'm a model. Hey I got an idea. Let's play 20 questions to get to know each other."

"Okay sounds great. You start."

"When's your birthday? Mine's March 26th."

"September 13th. How old are you?"

"I'm only 20 years-old."

"So are you seeing anyone?"

"Actually I am. His name is Emmett and he owns the club Eclipse in town."

"Well obviously you know I'm not."

"Yeah I know. So what made you choose Chicago?"

I didn't get to answer the question because we were interrupted by a knock at the door. Rose got up to answer the door and I followed wondering if it was Emmett.

Rose opened the door to reveal the most gorgeous guy I've ever seen. I looked like a model right out of a catalog. He had trousled bronze hair and beautiful green eyes that shone. He has a strong jaw line with high cheekbones. He was tall, about 6'3 in height and slightly muscular not overly bulky. He looked like a Greek god over all.

"Hey, Edward. What are you doing here?"

"Hey Rosalie. I was wondering if.."

He stopped mid sentence when he noticed me behind Rosalie. Rosalie turned around to see what he was looking at. When she saw me she smiled.

"I'm sorry. Edward this is Bella Swan. Bella this is Edward Cullen. He lives next door and is Emmett's twin brother."

"Hi" I smiled shyly. He flashed me a crooked grin before turning back to Rose.

"I was wondering if you could watch Jasmine, Annabel, and Aiden tonight for me. I got called into work."

"Sure. But I thought this was Tanya's weekend with the kids?"

"Oh it is but of course she forgot them again. She was supposed to pick them up from school today but never did. I got a call from the school asking me who was going to pick them up."

"Are you kidding me?" Rose screeched.

"Yeah but would you mind Rose?"

"No not at all. Bring them over."

"I'll bring them by in 20 minutes or so I can get ready. See you then." He started to walk away but stopped and turned around. "It was nice to meet you Bella." With that said he walked to his house.

"Bella? You there?"

I looked away from the door and to Rose, who had a smirk on her face.

"Yeah I'm here."

"Does somebody like the daddy doctor next door?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?" I lied. But of course my blush gave me away.

"Right. Don't worry I'll get it out of you eventually." With that said she walked away to get everything ready for the kids.

Could Rose be right? Did I have a thing for Edward? Even if I did I wouldn't be able to act on my feelings. For one, he already has three kids and second, once he finds out about me being pregnant he would be out the door in a second flat. Now why does knowing that bother me so much?

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