A/N: So, here's a little more information. Edward lives in L.A. He's 27. Jasper is his manager, Emmett his bodyguard, Carlisle is his publicist, and James is his lawyer.

Bella lives in Seattle. She's 25. Alice is her sister, Rose is her best friend. She works at a law firm (and yes, James is one of her bosses).

This is the first chapter that sets up Bella's life. Hope you like it.

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing TWILIGHT related. Although, if I could own Edward or Emmett, I'd gladly take them.

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BPOV

I cannot believe how this day has turned out. I was pacing up and down the hallway, trying desperately to relieve the stress that today has brought into my life. I needed to come up with a way to forget these new problems. I needed someone to help me forget…

I had started this day thinking it was going to be wonderful. The sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. My favorite song was playing on my alarm clock to wake me from an amazing dream about my incredibly sexy boyfriend.

Ah… my boyfriend… just thinking about him made me smile as I threw the covers off of my body. I ran to my closet and threw on Jake's favorite outfit, a tight denim pencil skirt with a frilly, blue blouse. Jake always said he loved me in blue, so whenever he got back from his business trips, I did my best to make sure I wore it as often as possible.

Jake traveled the country working for an environmental protection corporation. He was one of the junior vice presidents, and had his own staff. He had about 50 staff members on his crew, and he was amazing to watch in action. He always came back with something from his trips for me.

He was my sun. My life seemed a little less stressful, and more carefree. Jake made me smile when no one else could. We were friends since childhood when our dads became friends and thus forced us to be friends. We were supposed to keep each other company when fishing trips and camping trips came up. Mostly, we got into some trouble and learned about the birds and the bees from each other. Needless to say, our dads were thrilled when we announced that we were a couple.

College came and went and we both joined separate corporations and began climbing the corporate ladder. Jake worked for the environment. And I liked to argue, so I went to law school and am currently one of many lawyers in Seattle's biggest law firm. I usually get to work with one of the partners once a month on one of their major cases, and am in line for a pretty decent promotion.

It didn't take me long to get to work this morning. Traffic was very light. Everything seemed to be going my way. I rode the elevator up to my office and was surprised when I found myself one of the few in the office. I mentally checked the date to ensure that it was a work day and walked hastily to my office. I grabbed my messages from the secretary Jessica and made my way to my desk. Once there I made sure to call Jake to make sure he had gotten safely home.

"Hello?"

"Jake! I missed you. I'm glad you're back," I gushed into the phone.

"Hey Bells… Yeah, I got back late last night. Too late to call, you know how it goes." I heard Jake cover the phone as his secretary asked him something.

"So, J… I was thinking that we could do dinner tonight. It's been a few weeks since I've seen you." I could feel my serenity rising as I heard Jake on the other end of the phone.

"Absolutely. I'd love to have dinner with you. Wanna meet me here around 6?" he asked.

"Sounds good. Can't wait to see you. I love you."

"Love you too Bells. See you at six." We hung up and I began my workday. I met with two of the four partners and was assigned to do busy work for two upcoming cases. I grabbed lunch from the vending machines and worked straight until I finished.

Needless to say, I was extremely surprised when I looked up at the clock and noticed it was only a quarter to 5. I would be able to see Jake early. I dropped off the files and practically bounced over to the elevator and to my car.

Traffic was heavier than this morning, but that was expected during rush hour. I managed to get to Jake's office across town at 5:30. I knew the codes to get into the building, especially since Jake tended to work late when everyone else went home by 5.

I rode the elevator in giddy silence. The bell dinged and I stepped off the elevator heading straight for Jake's office. The floor was deserted. I calmed down and walked quietly to Jake's office. He was probably deep in work and I figured I could sneak up on him and surprise him.

I got closer to his office and stopped when I heard the first grunt. Then a moan. Then finally I heard Leah, Jake's secretary, cry out. I took a couple steps closer to the doorway and froze in the opening. There was my boyfriend fucking his secretary on his desk. Both were too wrapped up to notice me, so I turned around and practically ran for the elevator. I felt the tears stinging my eyes as I heard Jake cry out in pleasure. The bell rang and the doors opened as I threw myself inside pushing the button to close the door faster.

I cried the whole way home and ignored my cell when it began to ring. Jake was calling to find out where I was. I wasn't going to answer him. I pulled into my driveway and sprinted to my front door. Once inside I collapsed against the door. I sat there sobbing until I realized Jake would probably show up here. I locked the doors and went up to my bedroom where I locked that door.

Not surprisingly, Jake practically burst the front door open when he arrived. He screamed at me threw the closed bedroom door and threatened to break down the door if I didn't open it. I remained frozen on the bed. Jake kept pounding until slowly I stood up.

I walked to the door, opened it, and pushed my way past him. I kept walking and didn't stop until I got into my car. I needed to get away from him, and so I drove. I drove to Alice's house. My sister was always able to make me smile. She also knew when I needed the silence and let me be.

So here I was, pacing up and down her hallway wishing reality wasn't so cruel and ironic. I vaguely heard Jake show up, but my sister refused to let him in and told him I would call later. I doubt it, I thought, but I wasn't going to fight Alice right now.

I went to sleep that night wishing that I would wake in the morning and forget all about how horrible today was.