A/N: Thank you all who reviewed to my story! I had no idea that it would have that great of a response, so I decided to post the next chapter up. I know this isn't as long as the last, but i couldnt put too mcuh in it. Enjoy.
I woke up to the sound of my annoying alarm clock. I loved my job and all, but I hated my hours. Being a lawyer had its perks, but again, I hated waking up early. The pay was amazing and I haven't had to put up with annoying clients, so all was good.
I pushed myself off the bed and stumbled to the bathroom. I passed the mirror, not wanting to see the monster perched up on my head. I tried to rub the sleepiness off my eyes to get a better look at the shower knob, but it just wouldn't go away. I knew that I shouldn't have gone to that meeting last night.
I turned the water to the warmest degree and stepped in. I felt a slight burn as the water hit my back, but ignored it and continued to wash myself.
By the time I had washed my hair, I could feel myself becoming drowsy again and did the only thing I could do. I turned the knob the complete opposite direction and was blasted with ice cold water. My eyes shot open and I'm pretty sure my scream could be heard through the whole building.
My body instinctively ran out of the shower and looked for my towel. I quickly dried off my body and hair before setting the towel down and taking my place in front of the mirror.
I had to admit, I looked good. After a year of diet and exercise, my body transformed into something every girl would be jealous of. Thanks to all my friends in college, I was able to become the person I always dreamed of being. I did have to get some surgery done to get the excess skin off, but other than that, it was all me.
My arms were perfectly toned; not too much muscle, but not to skimpy. My thighs were well proportioned and you couldn't even see the stretch marks anymore, thanks to a few friends. And my stomach, how I loved my stomach; you could see the outlining of a six pack when I flexed, but it wasn't too much. I looked good.
All traces of my past were gone, except for that one video. After I left college, I went home and burned all my pictures. Yearbook pictures never mattered to me, my face was always a little too thin for my body so you could never really tell. But this one video, I would pay thousands of dollars just for it. Not that I would destroy it. No, that wouldn't be the case. It would be my most prized possession.
I checked my watch and realized I had to get ready for work. I loved Sundays, usually because I didn't have to tend to clients, but I can wear whatever I want. I hated formal attire so I usually dressed for comfort.
I chose my favorite boot cut jeans and a white v-neck t-shirt. I put my favorite tall suede boots over my feet and went back to the bathroom to get ready.
In college, I actually had friends. The summer before, I had lost a total of forty three pounds. I looked a lot better than before, but I still wasn't satisfied. I lost twenty six more pounds and kept it off. I now weigh 121 pounds during college and I'm loving it.
I straightened my hair and fixed my makeup before heading out. The office was just a few blocks away so I didn't feel the need to drive my car. The Starbucks came into view and I realized I forgot breakfast. Looking at my watch, I thought I could spare a few moments to get something.
The inside was filled with people like me trying to get something before going to work. I had to push my way through a few people before I got to the register. I young teenage boy was standing there excitedly, waiting for a customer.
"Welcome to Starbucks. What can I get you?" He rushed out.
I smiled at him before ordering. "Um could I get a double shot, one Splenda latte?" I took out my wallet as he rung up the total.
"That would be four dollars and thirty six cents. But I'll give you a discount for a date." He winked at me.
If only he knew. "Sorry, but I think I can manage," I handed him a ten. "Keep the change."
"Hey it was worth a try. Have a nice day." I laughed with him and turned to wait for my coffee.
I watched as the person behind the counter started to make my latte when I felt my Blackberry vibrate. The screen read Tanya and I immediately picked up.
"Bella? Oh my gosh, I have to tell you something." She screamed.
I giggled before answering."What, did Edward finally call you back?"
"I wish… but no. The boss just told me that you have that new case with Uley and Young." She sounded like she was jumping up and down.
"Um your gonna have to help me remember this one. I'm not sure which one that is." I smiled at the young girl who handed me my cup of coffee.
"It's the one you have been begging boss for since he announced it." I turned around just as she was explaining and bumped into someone, and I of course spilled my coffee all over myself.
"Shit." Man that stuff burns. I saw the coffee spill all over my white shirt. I couldn't hide this.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" A pair of small hands shot out and started to wipe away the coffee. "This is my first day working here." Napkins suddenly appeared and she started wiping, dangerously close to my breasts.
"It's o…" I looked up at the employee and was struck speechless. Never in a million years would I ever imagine seeing her again. I never did want to see her again. "Hey Tanya, I'll call you later." I hung up before she could complain.
I stared at her as she continued to wipe my shirt.
"I'm really sorry. I just moved here a few days ago and this was the only job I could get. Please don't tell my boss. I know that this sounds unprofessional, but I really need this job." She looked at me with pleading eyes. "I'll pay for the shirt and the coffee, just please."
"You really don't know who I am, do you?" I raised my eyebrow as a smile came onto my face.
"Umm I'm sorry but… Wait. Are you the owner?" Horror masked her face.
I noticed that her hands hadn't left my shirt and they were now partially resting on my left breast.
"No, I'm not. But I'm surprised you don't remember me." As a spur of the moment thing, I added. "It was, as you said, a night to remember." I smirked at her.
She looked at me as if I were crazy and spoke.
"I'm sorry, I really don't know what you're talking…" She drifted off at the end. "Oh God."
She backed a few steps until she was backed into a table. A few things knocked down behind her and she apologized to the man seated there. She turned around slowly and eyed me up and down.
"Bella? Bella Swan?" I nodded. "What happened to you?"
"What? Do I look bad?" I looked down at myself.
"No, I mean. You look amazing. It's just; I never thought I'd see you again. Not after…" She looked around herself and sighed. "This is embarrassing. It's the first time you see me and I'm working at Starbucks." She started tugging at her apron, looking anywhere but me.
"Well we've all had our share of embarrassing moments. You of all people should know that." I tried to sound as casual as I could.
"Bella…" She finally looked at me. "I know that no amounts of sorrys could make up for what we did to you… for what I did to you. We were just being j-. "
"Jerks? Yes I know." I looked at me watch. "Look I have to go, it was nice talking to you." I turned around before she could respond.
It took every ounce of self control to not look back. She still had this power over me and I had the urge to go and comfort her and tell her that it was all okay. Another side of me wanted to go and yell at her, to tell her how she ruined my life, but I restrained myself from both.
….
"Oh my gosh Bella. This is perfect. It's like someone has answered your prayers. You can finally get back at her." Tanya was jumping up and down with excitement right after I told her about my run in.
Tanya Denali, my college roommate, first girlfriend, co worker, and best friend. She was my second roommate after my first one found out I was gay. She said she wasn't a homophobe, but I knew better.
My sophomore year at college wouldn't have been what it was if Tanya wasn't there. She helped me make all my friends and for that, I would always be thankful. She was completely straight… except for a few months out junior year. After we broke up, we just laughed it off and continued on with our lives.
"I don't think I can get revenge on her. I think I-I fell in love with her again... She still looks amazing." I sighed happily, remembering what she looked like. "She cut her hair though, really short, but she looks even better."
"Stop! You are not going to pass up this opportunity." She had her game face on now. "Remember when we were in college? All you could think about was getting revenge." She grabbed my shoulders and shook them. "I wouldn't be your friend if I let you not do anything."
"I don't even know what to do." I looked at her helplessly.
"Well, that's the reason you have to bump into her again. You have to find a weakness. Her job could be a target, but getting her fired wouldn't do any good. Though if I were her, I would pay someone to get me fired." She scoffed.
"Look Tanya, I just can't, maybe I should just let this go." I looked at the pencil in my hands and saw that it had magically broken.
"No, tomorrow you're going to go to Starbucks for the day. I'll take your place at work. You have to make her think you're her friend." She tugged at her hair. "But Bella, you are going to do this."
I sighed and thought. She was right. All I could think about for two years was getting revenge, but I never thought I would actually get the opportunity.
"I guess you're right, but what should I look for? There can't be anything wrong with her."
"A weakness, Bella. Something you can ruin for her that will make her life miserable. You have to find something important to her." She was starting to scare me with her intensity.
"So I have to meet with her tomorrow?"She nodded. "And I have to get her to talk to me?" She nodded. "And I have to get some dirt?" She nodded again.
"Can you come with me? Maybe that will help." I looked at her hopefully.
"No Bella, you are going solo on this one. I'll help you later, but if I come with you then it might seem too obvious." She started tapping her fingers against her collarbone. "You have to become friends with her."
"Fine. I have to get to work, and so do you." I turned around in my chair and pretended to do something.
"Mark my words Bella, you will do this, even if I have to drag you there myself." She left my office.
My encounter with Alice replayed in my head. She seemed so sincere when she apologized. Maybe it was a lost cause, people change.
NO! She will pay for what she did.
She will soon know that I still haven't forgotten.
A/N:So there's the second chapter. I know that it might have moved a little fast, but I hate having to wait chapters until people actually meet, so I just let it happen. R&R