Chapter 17: unexpected meeting
BPOV
I didn't know what to think of the little note in my hand. Did this mean he wanted to talk? Did he feel the same electricity whenever we were near each other? Or did he just want to ensure I would keep his secret?
I was so consumed with my thoughts that when I looked up at the clock nearly 10 minutes had passed. I wasn't sure whether I wanted to talk to him again, but I was sure that I wanted answers. I wanted to know why he pretended like he didn't know me?
EPOV
I have no idea what possessed me to write the note, let alone place it into her hand. What am I going to do now? All I know is that I have an overwhelming desire to see her again.
BPOV
Before I knew it I was making my way to the lift and pressing number 4.
Once the lift arrived to the fourth floor I stepped out of the lift and looked for a sign to tell me which way to go.
Room 408 was tucked in a corner away from all the other rooms. It looked small, tucked in the corner however because there were no other rooms in the vicinity I knew it had to be a large room. Maybe a suite?
EPOV
15 minutes had passed since I had slipped Bella the note. I was starting to think she had decided not to talk to me again when I heard a tentative knock. I peeped through the peephole and there I saw her biting her lip and looking like the most beautiful woman in the world. I knew in that moment that I had to try to get our friendship back.
BPOV
After about a minute of waiting, the door opened and there stood Edward Cullen himself. I could feel the electricity in the air.
He motioned for me to enter.
I followed him into his hotel room, which turned out to be a suite, and took a seat on the couch opposite him. He was running his hand through his hair, like he used to when he was nervous.
"So Edward, what brings you here?" I asked in a light tone, I added a smile to show him I wasn't completely mad with him.
"Well, Bella it turns out I'm starring in this new movie that's coming out."
We both laughed at his reply and it seemed to ease the tension in the room.
"So Bella, you're probably wondering why I asked you to meet me?"
I thought if I said anything it would give away how nervous I really was, so I just nodded in reply.
He explained how his life had never been the same without me. We were best friends and then I just left without a word. He understood that Tanya had something to do with it but didn't know that she was THE reason I left. He apologised for being so stupid when he was younger and told me he missed my friendship.
I was taken aback by his sincerity. It had been years since we had seen each other and we didn't really know each other anymore, the last I heard of him he was a womaniser, never having any relationships and only had one night stands.
EPOV
I told her how I had changed my life and ended up taking up acting. I told her I missed her and wanted to be friends again. Luckily she agreed to try and be friends again. I asked her if we could have dinner tonight and try to re-connect. She asked me if anyone would know who I am yet? I replied no.
Tomorrow everyone would recognise me as Anthony Masen. I explained to her my screen name and how I decided to use it instead of my real name so that none of my family and friends would be hassled by the paparazzi once the film was released. She understood and told me that she had realised it was me before she stepped into the interview.
We made plans to meet for dinner at the hotel restaurant, as it was my last night of being an unknown.
BPOV
The time with Edward was interesting. We told each other what we had been up to and how we managed to be at this junket.
I explained to Edward that I was hoping this was my chance to branch out from this tabloid magazine and write real articles and maybe put my education to use.
He had laughed at the tabloid part, as he said that I he didn't think I was the type to read those types of magazines let alone write for one. I was having fun re-connecting with Edward and was shocked to realise 2 hours had passed and I had to write the article today, as it was due to go on stands at the same time Edward was "coming out" as the lead actor in the film.
I explained to Edward that I had to get the article written however he surprised me by asking me to have dinner with him. I agreed. Our time together was going well, I could see us being friends again.
We made plans to meet at the hotel restaurant at 7pm so I had a couple of hours to write the article and get ready.
I went back to my hotel room and started writing.