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I was going to the office today to get the blueprints for Mr and Mrs Forbes' house, my newest client. I had to finish it today and tomorrow to show the final print to my clients, early Monday morning.

Getting some sleep last night was so hard. I was thinking about Bella and her new girlfriend thus giving me some black circles under my eyes this morning. But with some concealer, they vanished temporarily.

I grabbed my purse from the coffee table then opened the door. I didn't expect to see Bella in front of me but she was. Her fist was up in the air about to knock on my door.

"Ali" She said in greeting. "Where are you going?" Bella asked. She got out of my way and let me get out of my apartment. I closed the door and made sure I locked it. I started walking out of my building and to my car.

"I'm on my way to the office." I always had Saturdays off so that I could spend some time with my friends but today was an exception. Mr and Mrs Forbes were one of our big clients and my father expected me to give my one hundred percent to this project. I had to sacrifice a little to get through this and meant I had to excuse myself to some bonding time with my friends.

"It's Saturday. I came to pick you up for breakfast." I completely forgot. Today was supposed to be Saturday Pancake Stackers.

"I'm sorry Bella. Maybe next time."

"Next time? Can't you go to your office after breakfast? Come on Alice. You haven't missed one single Saturday Pancake Stackers." She pleaded with me. I know I could pick the files up later but the truth was I wanted to avoid Bella. I could break down any minute now and I don't want her to find out why.

"I'm sorry Bella. I have to finish my floor plans. You know this is important to me." I had finally reached my car. I desperately wanted to get away. I looked at my watch and noticed it was already nine thirty. Everyone would already be in IHOP. "I should go Bella. You should too. Everyone's probably waiting for you."

"You'll go though, tonight." Never in my entire life would I imagine seeing Bella giving me the puppy dog eyes I thought I only perfected.

"We'll see. Maybe not." I answered truthfully. I know I can go and finish the blue prints tomorrow but I don't know if I can see Jane watching Bella perform.

"Alice"

"Bye Bella." I cut her off, going inside my car and speeding off.

"Hey boss lady. What are you doing here?" Seth, one of my architects, greeted when I walked into my floor from the elevator when I arrived in my office building. My father gave me his firm located here in Seattle while he handled the one in Forks. He said now that I'm an architect like him, I could manage some of his workloads for him. That's what I like about my father. He's persevering yet he could still have fun with what he was doing. He believed in me when I didn't have faith in myself.

"I forgot some prints for the Forbes in my office. I have to be ready for a meeting on Monday." I quickly got into my office, Seth following behind me.

"Don't you have that Saturday pancake whatever with your friends today? You've been waiting for this day for so long." He said. I sighed deeply and continued searching for what I need. "Did something happen between you and Bella?" Why did I have persistent friends? First it was Rose and now Seth. When will they ever stop grilling me about Bella?

I told Seth about Bella one night I was here in the office finishing a project. I was so exhausted and didn't know what comes out of my mouth until I told him that Bella, the love of my life, is waiting for me back in my apartment to spend time with me. I was caught off guard and well, now Seth knew.

"Nothing happened." I said, dismissively.

"Ooohhh. There's something, isn't it?" Why can't he just drop it? I didn't want to talk about it.

Please, just kill me now!

"You can talk to me, you know." Seth was serious now.

"I know." I grabbed everything and put it inside my big messenger bag. "I'll see you on Monday. Be ready, Seth."

"Yes, boss lady." He gave me his famous toothy grin then saluted before going back to work.

Twenty minutes into driving back to my place, my cell phone rang. It was Rosalie.

"Hello"

"I'm in your apartment. Hurry up." She said then she hung up. What did she want now?

I know what. I just didn't want to admit to myself that Bella was our topic yet again.

I arrived at my apartment after buying some coffee for Rose and for myself. Once I walked inside my apartment, I was bombarded with questions from Rosalie.

"Why didn't you go to breakfast? Are you really not coming to tonight's gig? What the fuck is happening Alice? What's wrong with you?" She went on and on and on and I had to stop her for a second.

"Breath Rose. I'll answer all your questions once you calm down." I handed her the coffee and let her sit on the couch. I sat beside her and relaxed myself with my own coffee in my hands. "I didn't go to breakfast because I had to go to the office for my stuff."

"Yeah right, Mary Alice. I know for a fact that you can go to your office a little later today."

"Yes, but this client-"

"Cut the bull Alice. You've been stressing about this plan for almost a month now. I know you're going to do well. There's something else that's bothering you. What is it? You can tell me, you know. I'm on your side." I didn't want to tell Rose but I know she could help me with this. She's the only person from our little group that knows about my feelings for Bella.

"I can't be in the same room with Bella anymore without trying to tell her that I love her. It's really fucked up Rose. I don't think I can hide it any longer."

"Then don't. Don't hide it. Bella has looked in your direction, Alice. I'm positive of it. I've been friends with the both of you ever since we were little kids and I'm sure that she has the same feelings as you do. But I don't think she knows it yet. You have to tell her Alice or it might be too late for you."

I can't help but think about what Rose said. Had Bella really looked my way? Had she really thought about me as more than just a friend? More than a super best friend?

"I don't think so Rose. You must be kidding me."

"I've seen the way she looks at you at every gig Alice. She can't take her eyes off of you whenever she plays or sings. It's kinda cute, don't you think?" She noticed too! For the past gigs, Bella was always looking at me while up on stage. I thought of it as nothing but when Rose told me this, it got me thinking that maybe she could feel the same way. This is so screwed up.

"I don't know. And besides, she has Jane now." I can't help but shudder as I thought about blonde girl.

"Fuck the girl Alice. You have the upper hand here. You're the best friend. You know everything about Bella and that skank knows nothing."

I didn't have time for this. I have some work to finish and I had to do it now.

"Whatever. Can we talk about this some other time?"

"We can't. It might be too late. You'll never know."

"I can't, Rose. I'll talk to you tomorrow."

"You're not going tonight?" She asked, surprised.

"Maybe not."

"Alice" Rose whined.

"Stop it Rose." I got up from the couch, pulled her from it and then started pushing her towards the door. "I have so much to do." I shut the door behind her when she finally got out of my apartment.

!#$%^&*()

I was so focused on finishing this project that I didn't notice until now that my phone was lighting up. I got a text message from Bella.

Please come –B

It was thirty minutes ago. I looked at the time. It was now 9:00. Their set won't start until ten tonight since it was Saturday.

I don't know. I have a lot of things to do. –A

I texted her back but not sure if she would reply. They were sound checking by this time. I was surprised though when my phone buzzed.

I'm coming over. Something's not right. –B

She can't come here. No.

I pushed speed dial 1 and waited for her to pick up her phone.

"I'm coming Alice." She said frantically. I can here she was moving and the boys' voices telling her they had less than an hour to perform. "Shut the fuck up guys." She shouted, towards the boys I guess. "I'll be there in no more than ten."

"No, Bella. Do your set."

"Fuck Alice. I'm coming."

"I said no!" I yelled through the phone. I was trying my best not to get mad at her but it was really hard. The stress of finishing the plan and my feelings for this woman was mixing up and I don't know what the outcome might be if I burst my emotions out.

"What has gotten into you, Alice?" I can hear Bella was worried now.

"Just don't go here. I'll… I'll go there."

Wait. What? Did I just said that?

"Really? You know I can go there."

"No. I'm going there."

"Hurry up then."

I hung up on her then sighed deeply. Why did I agree to going? I was so sure this morning that I wasn't going to Blaze to avoid Bella and her blonde bimbo.

"You're an idiot." I muttered to myself.