Here it is, the lunch date is finally here, hope you enjoy it.
This day was turning out to be like a dream, I had spend all of the morning with Edward, we talked about everything, our families, his job, school, my friends, etc. . The morning had flown by without any of us realizing, and when I thought it was coming to an end, he had asked me to have lunch with him. How great was that! Could it be possible that he wanted to spend time with me? With me? He was so wonderful, he even opened the car door for me, like you see in the movies, it was so funny.
We were now driving to an Italian restaurant he knew, he had made a call to reserve a table or something, we had been quiet for a few moments, I was wondering what he was thinking about. Throughout the morning, for several times it seemed he was saying something with his mouth but his eyes showed something so much deeper. .. I was afraid to believe what I saw it seemed intense.
Everything was surreal, like a dream, or maybe I was still asleep and the alarm clock would ring any minute and I would have to face reality, but until it did, I was going to enjoy this as much as I could, I would relish on every word, every smile, everything I could read in his eyes, and when I wake up, I would face the fact that I was deranged, and go on with my life.
"What are you thinking about, Bella?"
"Honestly?"
"Please."
"I don't know if I really should tell you."
"You can tell me anything, Bella."- There it was again, the intensity in his voice and in his eyes, and the way he said my name… made me tremble.
"Hum… it's kind of embarrassing…I was trying… to figure out if I was … dreaming, or if this is actually happening."- There I said it out loud, I didn't care anymore, I looked at him and he had that crooked smile that made me melt.
"I see…so do you dream of me a lot." – Oh, no. What was I going to said, that «yes I dream of you every night, and in my dreams you kiss me and touch me»…I felt the blood rush to my cheeks, and my face burn. He chuckled, he was thinking this was funny or was he just making fun of me.
"What is so funny" – I said in the most serious kind of furious voice.
"I just think it is really cute when you blush like tht."- There he was again, he thought I was cute, my heart was racing. I could feel myself boucing of hapiness inside like a little girl.
What was I doing? What if he only wanted to take advantage of me, to get me to bed or something and then just ignore. There are stories about things like that every day. Was I crazy for not worry about that? Did I even care? No I didn't, I was going to take whatever he wanted to give me, even if it was just a night of pleasure, so be it…
"You didn't answer my question, do you dream of me?"-He asked again.
"You really want to know?"
"Yes, I do."
"Ok, but you have to know that my answer might change the way you see me, but here it goes… I dream of you, just about every night, I dream of you more than I should, and in the most inappropriate way."- I said that as quickly as I could without stopping to breathe. And as soon as the words came out of my mouth I regreted sayind them.
He looked at me for a moment, then he face traffic again, and just smiled.
"Why did you think that knowing this would change the way I see you."
"Because, I just sounded like any other crazy teenager, who thinks she is in love with her teacher." – I can't believe those words just came out of my mouth. Did I just tell him, that I thought I was in love with him?
"I see…"- He said smiling-"Does that happen often?"- He was mocking me, and that reduce my embarrassment to a bearable level, enough that I was able to joke about it.
"Well, I kind of always had this huge crush on Principle Clapp, I could never really understand why, it must be his baldness."- We both just laughed, and move on with the conversation.
"Where are we going?"
"You'll love this place; it's beautiful and has an amazing view."
We finally got there and stopped in front of what looked like a Villa an Italian Villa, it was on the base of Pinnacle Peak, we enter to a courtyard, with a beautiful fountain. I was speechless; the place was beautiful, I've never been to a place like this before, it was way out of my family budget . And I realized that I was not properly dress for a place like this.
"Ah…Edward…I don't think I'm properly dress for a place like this."
"Don't worry; just wait here for me, ok? – He walked inside, the place looked empty, it almost three, probably past lunch time. He came back with a smile on his face.
"Ms. Swan, would you please give me the honor of escorting you to a table?"- Ok, this was definitely a dream, this man was unreal. I took his arm and walked with him, he lead me to a beautiful patio overlooking Pinnacle Peak, the place was deserted. A waiter came and gave us the menus, as he did this he winked at Edward and that kind of puzzled me.
I looked at the menu and my mouth dropped when I looked at the prices.
"Edward, did you look at these prices? We should really make a run for it; I bet they charge you just for sitting here." – He burst out laughing.
"Bella, relax, if we are breaking all the rules, we might as well do it in style, don't you think."
"Well, if you put it that way, but…from what I see here, I can only afford the water, tap water."- He laughed again, but them he looked offended.
"Bella, I was the one who made the invitation, so don't worry about that. Order whatever you like."
"Are you sure? I don't want to end up having to wash dishes for the rest of the day." He laughed again.
"Oh. Bella, you're unbelievable. I told you don't worry about that, but for your information I wouldn't mind spending the rest of the day with you, even if it was washing dishes."- I looked in his eyes and they were filled with emotions that I was afraid to believe in.
The waiter came and I order the first thing on the list, I had no idea what it was, as Edward was ordering his food, I took the time to watch him carefully, I was going to mesmerize everything about him, the way his lips moved when he talked, his beautiful messy hair, his smile, his eyes…I could get lost in the green of his eyes. That now met mine, and I saw all those emotions again; I saw desire, lust and love?
"You shouldn't look at me like that."
"Why?"
"Because, I might start believing, what I see."
"What do you see?"
"I can't really describe it. Is there something I should see?"- I had no idea where this conversation was going, but it had definitely gone beyond the student/teacher line.
"I don't know…"-He was struggling with his thoughts once again, searching for words.-"But there is a possibility that my eyes might show more than they should." -The intensity in his eyes was greater than in his words…and I felt that warm electrical current radiating from his body and making feel dizzy, I closed my eyes trying to gather my thoughts, but I wasn't going to let our conversation change.
"What do you mean by that?"
"That is really hard to remember that you are my student, and therefore off limits to me."- Oh, my God…
"It doesn't have to be that way…"- Great...I just offered myself to my teacher, I had never insinuated myself to any one like that before. No one had ever awakened those kind of feelings in me, I didn't recognize who I was anymore, this was not how I usually acted. I was not a sensual seductive girl, I didn't even knew how to act like one. And I was trying to do that with an older man, someone who probably had tones of experience.
Our meal came, and interrupted our conversation and my thoughts. It smelled delicious, and realized I was really hungry. So that became a priority.
After what I had said, I had no courage to look at him, so I just looked at my plate. The food was placed in beautiful way, it was almost sad to spoil the image, but my stomach was calling out for food.
"Bella…I look at me for a moment, please."- I did reluctantly. – "I know that I, that we crossed a line today, but I don't regret that."-He was struggling for words again.-"I would like if we were able to… somehow be…friends…to continue to talk like we did today, if that's not awkward for you."- He wanted us to be friends; I could live with that if that was all he wanted to give…
"I would really like that."
"You would?-I just nodded-"That makes me really happy, I feel bad to ask you this but... I have to ask you to be discreet about it in school and to keep this a secret. You see... someone might get the wrong idea…"
"I understand."- He smiled…in relieve?
"That's great."
We ate and continued to talk. He told me about his days in college and how everyone looked at him like he was an alien, he started college when he was thirteen, he asked about my father, about my childhood, about every little thing I liked and disliked, but our conversation was interrupted by someone calling his name.
"Edward, is that you? – I looked behind him and there was a couple looking at our table, the woman was short and thin, she had small features, and black cropped short hair, pointing in every direction. She was dressed in a beautiful designer dress, the kind you only see in magazines. The man was tall handsome and muscular, with honey blond hair; he was dressed in expensive looking suit and had a very distinguished look, like a gentleman from an English movie.
Edward grimaced and got up to face them.
"Hello Alice, Jasper, what are you doing here?"
"I was about to ask you the same. I thought you had to work today."-She looked around Edward's shoulders to look at me.
"I am working, come I'll introduce you to Bella, one of my students"-He turned around mouthing sorry to me.- "Bella this is my sister Alice and her fiancé and my best friend, Jasper. He turned to them and said.-"This is Bella, she is one of my best students. We were doing an interview about me for the school's paper nearby, I got hungry, and you know how I love this place." She extended her hand to me and smiled gently, her fiancé just nodded in recognition.-"Would you like to join us". – This was his sister, Edward had talked about her it seemed they were very close.
"We would love to. Wouldn't we, love?-Alice said.
"Of course, this will definitely be interesting."– They took the two empty chairs between Edward and I. Alice looked at me, like she was studying me, and then she looked at Edward, and they looked at each other like they were having a silent conversation. I must have been staring at them, because Jasper came closer to me and whispered.
"They have this special way of communicating; it is king weird and beautiful at the same time. Don't worry they'll remember us in a second." – He smiled.
"Oh." – Was all I could say, a few seconds after, Alice just turn to face Jasper and said.
"Sorry." – And she just winked at him.
To my surprise the waiter came, not with the menus, but he carried their meal, which he placed in front of them not even asking who had order what. It was surreal.
"So, Bella, why do you want to interview Edward? He is so lame and boring." – Jasper said jokingly.
"You have no idea what kind of commotion Edward caused in the female population at school; he has all of the girls going crazy since the first day. His class is the one with the most attendance record. That's why we decided to interview him; we have to give our public what they want."
"Oh, I see….." – Jasper turned to face Edward.-"Still dazzling the girls."- He smiled and punched Edward's shoulder, who rolled his eyes in response.
"You have a beautiful skin color, Bella, how do you manage to keep it so pale with all of this sun?-Alice asked me.
"Well, I'm more of a indoor kind of girl."
"Edward was like that too, did he tell you that?"
"Yes, he did."
"Maybe we could share some interesting stories to add to your article, don't you think Jasper?"
"Oh, that would be awesome. I have tones of embarrassing stories to tell."- He said grinning
"No, no, no."- Edward said annoyed.-"Bella has all the information she needs. Don't you?"- He looked at me pleadingly.
"Well, some embarrassing stories could put a more human side to the thing."- I said smiling, but before any of them could say anything, we were interrupted.
"Hey, guys. What the hell are you doing here?" – It was Emmet, next to him there was a gorgeous sculptural woman, her hair was golden and long she had the most beautiful figure like a model from a magazine. She was the king of woman that made the rest of the womanhood feel like the ugly duckling. Edward looked desperate and nervously he took his hand through is hair and said:
"Emmet, Rosalie, why don't you join us."- Emmet took another table picking it up effortlessly, and putt it next to ours, we all rearranged ourselves so that there was enough space for all.-"Rose, this is Bella, one of my students."
"Oh, right, you are the one doing the interviews, Emmet told me about you."-Se extended her hand to me and we shook hands.
"Hello Bella"
"Hello Emmet."- I extended my hand to him to greet him; he grimaced and came closer and just hugged me and set down. I was speechless.
"So, you and Edward having lunch…hum, doesn't that go against the rules or something"- Edward just blushed, opened his mouth but nothing came out.
"Yes, just as much as me calling you Emmet, and allowing you to hug me, like you did." – He looked at me thoughtfully.
"I guess you are right."- He jus laughed.
"I'm sorry about my fiancé; his thoughts have a direct line to his mouth. I hope he hasn't embraced you."- Rosalie said.
"It's ok, don't worry about it."-I said shyly.
Once again the waiter came with Emmet and Rosalie's meal. I had never seen anything like that before.
"Can one of you please tell me what are you all doing here?"-Edward said a little harshly.
"We were working at the store and lost track of time, and decided to go have lunch, I had no idea they were coming here."-Alice said.-"But you know we love it here.
Edward looked really annoyed with the situation, so much for being discreet; if his parents arrived his whole family would be here. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, exhaling loudly, like if he was surrendering to the situation. I knew I was the one who should feel discomforted, but somehow I didn't.
"How is the store coming? Do you think you will be done in time for the opening."- He asked.
"It's coming, but there is still so much to do, that sometimes I think I'm going insane."-Rosalie said. I had no idea of what they were talking about. Edward had talk about his family but he only mentioned his parents job, his father was a neurosurgeon and his mother an architect/interior designer. My face might have reflected my uneasiness, because Edward asked me.
"Have you heard of label named AliRose?"
"Heard of it? I love it! Of course I only own a t-shirt my mom got me for Christmas last year, it is not the kind of thing, I can actually afford. That's one of the reasons I've been looking for a job. Do you know that they are opening a store here in Phoenix? I sent an application to work there part-time last week."- I must have been more nervous than I realized, my long speech was a proof of that, I had a tendency to talk too much when I was nervous. They all just looked at me with surprise, except for Alice who had a big smile.
"In that case you should know that you are in the presence of AliRose's designers, you see Ali is for Alice, and Rose, is for Rosalie."Edward said gently, and my mouth dropped in surprise as fast as my blood rushed to my cheeks making blush.
"I'm very happy that you like our work, Bella."-Alice said.-"It's a shame you can't afford it."- She said almost pouting.
"I think it a shame too."-I said smiling.
"You should stop by the store on Monday, to talk about that part-time job."-Rosalie said and then she turned to Alice.-"From what I heard about Bella from Emmet, we could use someone like her in our team."
"I think that's great. What do think Bella?"
"I don't know what Emmet told you about me, but I'm not going to let that stop me. I would love to work for you."
"Don't worry Bella I only told her what Edward told me, and about that time on the football field."- I felt my face burn again; they had been talking about me. What could possibly have Edward told him about me. I looked at Edward questionably.
"I only told Emmet about the first time we met, on my first day, when you came to me all furious, because I had accidently got your clothes dirty. It was so funny." I couldn't believe Edward was saying that and was trying without success to hide his laughter …Emmet then joined and said.
"What about that day on the football field, when you almost hit her with the ball, she looked like she was about to commit murder." – My mouth dropped. They were talking about me, like I wasn't there, and they were laughing and finding me amusing, I didn't know if I should be mad, or feel flattered to have two gorgeous guys talking about me. I just set there not knowing what to do.
"Guys, Bella is right here, you know."-Rosalie said.
"I'm sorry Bella, but it is so funny when you're furious."
"I'm glad I amuse you." I said sarcastically.
The conversation finally moved on, we all talked and laughed, Emmet and Alice told amazing stories about their childhood. Jasper and Edward had been friends since they were children, he was a gifted child as well, they had met in the special school Edward attended, and had move on to College together. Although he and Alice met as children, they only started dating 3 years ago, but Jasper admitted that he had been a patient man, and waited for the best opportunity. On the other hand Emmet and Rosalie met in College and had been dating for only a year, but both couples were getting married on the same day next summer.
They asked about my life, and I did not feel coy about sharing my story, they loved the stories I told about my crazy mom. Although I was in an environment completely different from mine, I felt I belonged there with those people, with Edward. It was a strange belonging feeling, one I had never felt before. My mom would die, if she saw me here, joining the upper class, we had such a simple background, that just the fact of being here was completely unreal.
It was already dark when they finally decided to leave, I said goodbye to all of them and made an appointment for a meeting on Monday, I was ecstatic.
The others left, and Edward and I were standing next to his car, he looked at me for a long time and reluctantly came and opened the car door for me, but before I got in, he took my hand in his. I turned around; my heart was beating so fast, I could hardly breathe and was afraid to look at his eyes. He put his hand on my chin, so I would look at him, conflict flooded in eyes .Then he caressed my cheeks with his thumbs and held my face in his hands, his touch made my body burn with desire. I couldn't breathe or think, the proximity of his body made me inebriated. He took a loose lock of my hair and put it behind my ears, his face only inches from mine; I could feel the warmth of his breath on my lips and the scent of his skin was intoxicating. If I lifted my feet just a little our lips would touch in a kiss, but I didn't move, I didn't want him to stop, so I stayed still and just enjoyed the way he was making me feel.
His lips moved and grazed mine in the softest touch, and continued moving until he reached my ear and he whispered. -"I wish things were different…I wish I could just kiss you right now…it would be so easy to just let go… and forget everything… "-His lips moved again touching softly my face and my chin until he stopped at my other ear and whispered softly again.-"Thank you for a great day…it was perfect…"- and I just might have moan right then, I'm not sure, I felt my knees give in. He pushed his body against mine pining me to the car so I wouldn't fall. He removed one of his hands from my face, moving it gently down my neck, my shoulders and my lower back where he stopped and held me there, he kissed my forehead, and then hugged me tightly and just stood there holding like that. After a few moments he pulled away gently putting some distance between us and said softly:
"We should go…please get in." – I moved but was unable to speak, I set down and tried to gain control of myself, I felt like I had been hit by tornado of emotions, I had been literally swept away, something in me had change and broken all of my barriers, whatever would happened from now on, I was certainly of one thing, I was undoubtedly and irreversibly in love with this man, I knew in my heart that nothing was going to change that, not the fact that I was still a teenager, nor that fact the he was my teacher. But I also knew that because of those things he would never be mine, and that thought made me bleed on the inside, I could feel my inside being tear apart by that truth. But I hid all those feelings inside of me for now…
He set down leaning his head against his seat and closed his eyes and said:
"I'm sorry for what I just did…it was way out of line, I should have never done that. I don't know what came over me. Please forgive. It's just that…been here with you, seeing you interact with my family…I..I…"-He looked tormented; I had no idea what to tell him.
"If it makes you feel better, you're forgiven. But you should know I loved every bit of it."
"Bella…don't…"- I couldn't allow him to say what I knew was on his mind, so I interrupted him by saing:
"I guess with what just happened it means you lied when you said that you wanted to be my friend, uh?"-I smiled trying to joke about the situation so that he felt better.-"You know, friends don't touch each other like that, but if that's the kind of friendship you have in mind, count me in."- He laughed but without humor.
"You are unbelievable, Bella you have no…"
"Don't say anything; don't get on the teacher mode just yet. I think we both need to think and digest all that happened today, before we can actually talk about it, at least I need to. "-I interrupted him.
"Maybe you are right, but time won't change the fact that you are my student."-He started the car.
I wanted to tell him not to see things that way, that whatever we were feeling was stronger than anything. But this was not the time for that, I needed to think things through, there were a lot of implications in pursuing a relationship like this, and a decision like that should be made lightly.
We were in silence as he drove and every time we stopped at a red light we would look into each other's eyes, and allowed our eyes to say the things that we were unable to speak, sometimes he would hold my hand and softly kissed my wrist and my fingers but without ever saying a word.
When we were about two blocks away from my house I asked him to pullover, most of the kids in the neighborhood went to my school and the chances of being seen together were very high.
"Are you sure you don't want me to drive you home?"-He asked me with a concerned look.-"I don't feel comfortable in letting you walk."
"It's only two blocks, it will be good, and it will help me clear me head."
"Can I see you cell phone, please?"- Why would he want my cell phone? I had no idea what he wanted but I did it anyway. He took it and dialed a number, and his phone started to ring. He rejected the call and handed my cell phone back to me-"That is my private number, save it, and please call me when you get home."- He had just given me his private number and had saved mine in his phone, and that made me happy or better hopeful.
"Thank you for a great day, I had a wonderful time…I can't believe I actually met AliRose's designers and that I might end up working for them. Thank you."-He smiled, he had the most beautiful smile, I knew I should just leave, but I didn't want to go, I wanted to stay trapped in that day with him forever, but I couldn't.
"You don't have to thank me it was a pleasure spending the day with you."-Our eyes met, and I just got lost on the intensity of his gaze.-"I'll see you on Monday, have a great Sunday."
"Thanks, I'll see you Monday."-I walked out of the car, not looking behind and leaving a piece of me; I could actually feel the physical pain of the detachment. I started to walk faster before I changed my mind and turned back.
As I walked my mind was invaded with the memories of my day with Edward, I had no doubt that he was a beautiful man, but spending time with him made me realize how much more there was to him. He was very intelligent but was not arrogant about it, he was a gentleman, he was a family man, caring, loving, funny, and so much more. My thoughts were going thousands of miles per hour, I thought about the way he made me feel. It was clear to me that I was not going to be able to forget all that had been said or done today, I would never be able to forget the way he had touched me, and how it felt to have him close to me, to have his arms around me.
What if he wanted me to forget about all that? And what if he didn't? Was I ready to let him go? Was I strong enough to go against all of the rules? Was the love or desire we felt stronger than all of that?
Before I knew it, I was standing in front of my house; I hadn't notice anyone or anything on my way here.
To my surprise Jacob was sitting on my front step, as soon as he saw me, he got up ran to me and hugged tightly. And then let me go abruptly.
"Where the hell have you been all day?- He asked in fury.-"Where is your cell phone? Do you know how many times I called you?"-Was I missing something? When did I let Jacob control my life? Who gave him the right to question me like that? Not even my mom did that. I felt my anger building inside of me.
"Excuse me? Are you my father, now? Since when do I answer to you? Who do you think you are?
"Who do I think I am? I'm your best friend, who was so worry that called everyone I could think of, I even called your mom. And guess what she didn't know where you were, except for this morning. I called more than twenty times. Do you have any idea how worried I have been. "-He was furious, had he called that many times? Had I been so absorbed in Edward that I didn't hear my phone? Had my mom called also? Would she be going crazy worrying about me?
I took my phone out of my pocket and saw that I had twenty five missing calls, fifteen text messages…they were all from Jacob and my mom, except for one call from Edward. I dial my mom's number as I opened the door with Jacob following me. The call to my mom wasn't easy at first she bombarded me with questions and when she finally gave me chance to talk, I told her that I had spend most of the day on the Japanese Garden reading and that I had lost track of time, and that after that I went looking for the AliRose new store and that I had met the two designers and had made an appointment for Monday. That last part was enough for her to forgive me and start another inquiry about Alice and Rosalie, but I dismissed her and told her I would tell her all about that on Sunday when she got back.
I felt bad about lying to my mother, but I couldn't tell her what had really happened. I finished the call and looked at Jacob who was staring at me with a puzzled look, and asked me:
"Where's the book?"
"What book?"
"The book that was so interesting that made you forget about everything?" – Ups…I was so bad at lying that I had completely forgotten that I was not carrying a book. How was I going to get away with this…think Bella, think!
"Oh! I must have left it at the store…yes…it must be there."- That was all I could come up with, but Jacob didn't look convinced. He opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by my phone. I looked at the number; it was Edward so I rejected the call. Jacob looked at me with surprise.
"Why did you do that?"
"What?"
"Who was that, Bella? I know you are hiding something. Is it a guy? Do you have a boyfriend? You can tell me, I can handle it."
"A boyfriend, I wish…Jacob you know how I get distracted when I'm reading, I'm sorry about worrying you, but I'm fine. And for your information, that was Charlie, I only rejected the call, because I didn't think you would want to waste your time listening to my conversation with my dad."- I just lied again…I hated this.
"You are right about that, I'm sorry if I overreacted, you know I care about you, and I felt you so distant this week, it is like something happened and I missed it. I can't really explain it, I just feel I'm about to lose you."- He came closer and took my hands in his.-"Bella, can you promise me something?"
"That depends. What do you want?"
"Just promise me that if you find someone, like a boyfriend…please let me know so I don't make a fool of myself."-Before I could answer my phone rang again, it was Edward, my mind raced, to decide if I would or not take his call.
"Hi dad, i'm here with my friend Jacob, I'll call you in a minute, Ok?- I hung up the call before Edward could say anything. Jacob was looking at me with his eyes full of questions, I was so bad at this lying thing that he probably notice I was not telling the truth, but if he did, he didn't mention it.
"So do you promise? It's important to me."
"Ok."
"I'm serious!"
"If that ever happens you will be the first to know."-He smiled widely.
"Jacob, I should really call my dad…"
"Oh, sorry. I'll go."
"Jacob, stop by tomorrow afternoon, we can hang out, watch a movie or something."
"I would love that. See you tomorrow."- Jacob left, and I felt so bad, I practically send him away after lying to him.
Would it be, like this, if Edward and I got involved? Would I have to lie to my family and my friends because of him? Would I be capable of doing that? What kind of a relationship would be?
I felt my brain was about to short-circuit with all those thoughts, I put them all aside, and set down on the coach, took my phone and dial Edward's number.
"Hello, my daughter."- He was laughing, and the sound of his voice made all the doubts and questions that were assaulting me disappear.
"Sorry about that, but I panicked. Jacob was here and he was questioning me about where I had been, and if I had a boyfriend…and I just didn't know what to do. "- There was silence for a few seconds."
"I see…and what did you tell him?"
"I lied. I told him I lost track of time reading."
"He believed you?"
"Yes, I do that sometimes, if the book is really good"
"Sorry, I put you in that situation. But I was worried when you didn't call."- He was worried about me? That was a good sign…
"I'm happy to hear that."
"What do you mean?"
"If you worry about me, it means you care, and that makes me really happy."
"Bella…you shouldn't say those things to me."
"Why?"
"Because, it makes all this so much harder…"
"Sorry…but it is the truth and I don't know if I can just forget…"- Silence again…
"Bella, let's think things through, your perspective on things might be different in the morning."-What did he mean by that? I felt my heart bleed…was he trying to tell me to forget about him?
"Ok, if that's what you want, but I don't think it will make a difference."- Silence again.
"Bella, just promise me you will think about all of this."
"I will. How about you, will you be thinking about this too?"
"Yes…"
"That makes me very happy"- I smiled.
"Really?"
"Oh, yes. That means, you'll be thinking about me."-He burst into laughter.
"Oh. Bella you're unbelievable."
"I'm happy you think that way."
"Humm…"
"What?"
"You're a lot more confident on the phone, are you listening to yourself young lady?"
"Well, that's only because you are not here to distract me."
"I distracted you?"
"You have no idea…I look at you and I just forget about everything."
"I'd better end this call, now."
"Why? Can't handle it?"
"You are playing with fire…"
"Maybe I like to get burned…"
"Bella, please stop…you have no idea the effect you have on me…"
"Maybe you should show me sometime…"
"Ms Swan, have a great Sunday."- I went too far, I didn't even recognize myself, where was this confidence coming from. It was like he brought to the surface this other side of me that I didn't know I had. But I wasn't ready to let him go…
"No, please don't hang up."
"Only, if you promise me, not to talk like that."
"I promise…"
"That was not very convincing, Ms. Swan."-I could hear the smile in his voice.
"I promise."- I said laughing. I kept my promise most of the time, so we talked for almost two hours. We talked about little things, our favorite books, favorite movies, favorite songs, etc. We had a lot in common, and that was surprising considering the fact that he was a lot older than I was. But I didn't care, I was happy, I was in love…
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