**Remember I own nothing of the following characters.

Chapter 6

Linda left the next day after I signed the contract to fly home to go home and send my clothes and personal items back to me here in my new "temporary" home. She is a great friend and I will miss her but I am not her only client so she isn't staying. But she promises me that she will be back the very day that I say I need her. She has my "lists" of things that I wanted to be sent back to me. I am not looking forward to being so dependent on a driver; I want my own car. I just might have to buy one while I am here. The house I will be living in for a while is beyond beautiful. It has five rooms plus the master bedroom each having its own bathroom. I am planning to spend a lot of time in the master bathroom. I wonder if some of the cast (and hopefully my new friends) would like to stay over sometime. Hotel living sounds fun for a while but I think I would get tired of it. It seems peaceful and wonderful out here by the lake. I could live here; wonder if Frank would sell it to me. He said his family wasn't fond of it. In addition, the kitchen is so modern but homey. I hope I can cook for my new friends. The swimming pool is beautiful and the Jacuzzi looks promising for all kinds of activities. Oh, you wish Bella!

I hear my phone ringing in the kitchen and I hurry to catch whoever it is before I miss their call. No fucking way…

"Hello." I said.

"Bella. Did you get moved in all right? I miss my next door neighbor." Edward said. Is he flirting with me?

"Well I will miss my neighbor's piano serenade at night. What are you guys doing tonight?" I asked.

"We have to meet with productions and wardrobe." He said coldly.

"You don't sound very excited." I said.

"No it is boring and repetitive. Two of the things I hate in the whole world. I prefer fun and stimulating… (Silence), Uh Bella I didn't mean that how that sounded." He said. I bet his beautiful face has a warm glow. I wish I were there to see it.

"How long will the meeting last? This is all so new to me." Beep-beep

"Hold on Edward, looks like Jasper is on the other line."

"Hello brother, what's up?"

"Hey sis, what-cha doing?"

"Actually I am on the other line with Edward. Why?"

"Well he probably told you that we have production meetings tonight. So, I was wondering if we could come out there to you, I could order pizza. The company will meet us out there, are you up to some company?"

"Sure! (That was probably a little too excited) What time?" I asked seriously.

"I will call you back; you aren't going to go all "fan girl" having us "movie stars" in your house are you?"

"Whatever my silly brother. I will make dessert; I am dying to use this kitchen." I said.

"Okay bye."

WTF?

Click-over…

"Edward sounds like your meetings are going to be out here at the house."

"What! You are kidding, not very nice to tease me Bella."

"No really, that was my brother. Apparently, he isn't looking forward to boring either. Do you like pizza because that is what they are bringing for supper?"

"That's fine, except that means I will have to work-out a little extra." He laughed.

"Okay…well I better go then I am making you dessert. Any request? I make a mean Texas chocolate cake. How does that sound?"

"My mouth is watering. Being around you will make this night bearable. Are you sure Bella, I mean you will be bored beyond tears."

"No I will be fine, I need to get a medical history on you guys anyway. So we will be killing two birds with one stone."

"Bella thank you for saving us tonight. I look forward to spending some time with you. Okay have to go get ready. I haven't shaved in two days; they probably want me cleaned up for tonight."

"Oh you have to shave? I mean oh yea; they probably do want you guys…well I have no idea what they want. See you later before I stick my foot in my mouth. Bye Edward."
"Bye my Bella." Click

Could I be more stupid? It's a shame he can't walk around with a scruffy jaw all of the time. Man talk about jaw-porn! I wonder who all is coming. I think I had better get to baking. Damn…I bet that Tanya person will be here. That is the type of woman that needs to be on his arm. Not a ridiculous virginal girl from Texas. He needs a beautiful experienced woman; and I would imagine they have been intimate. I hate her already. Like I even had a chance with him. He is just being nice to the new girl. I mean he did try to drown me. Right?

Wow, I want this kitchen. Black shiny marble countertops, Glossy white cabinets, Silver appliances, Glossy Red Kitchen-aid professional mixer. Did they take a sneak peek into my dreamland kitchen?

Two pies, one Texas Chocolate cake later I was ready for guests. I still have 3 hours until they arrive. I had better make some "Russian-Rock" cookies; this does not look like enough. I thought to myself.

Knock-Knock

"Hi Kevin, come in. What's up?"

"Well…um your brother's girlfriend told me to come get you and bring you to town. Now before you ask me, you have to realize that Alice does not take NO for an answer. So would you be a good girl, and come with me? She is very convincing."

I stared up at him…"What are you talking about?" I asked him.

"Ms. Swan, I am to take you to town. She told me not to give you any clues. So will you please come with me?"

"Okay, doesn't sound like either of us have a choice, let me grab my purse."

"Wait…" He said as he walked over to retrieve a paper towel. Then he wiped my forehead and cheek…"Flour."

"Oh my gosh, I bet I am covered in flour. Let me go change."

"No! She said to gather you as you are." He opened the door for me.

I grabbed my purse and off we went.

Once in town he pulled over to a fancy looking business but I didn't recognize the name.

I stepped out of the car. "Thanks Kevin, I guess."

"I will be here if you need me." He said as he leaned against the car.

"Okay thanks."

"Bellllaaaaa!" I turned to the voice as she came bouncing out of the building.

How much coffee does this woman consume in one day; hell to that as I looked at my watch…in one morning is more like the case right now.

"Hey Alice, what is going on?" I said as she dragged me into this store.

"What do you think?" She said as she presented her arms like Vanna.

"What?" I asked am I missing something.

"This is my studio silly girl…do you like it?" I took in my surroundings a little better. There were racks of beautiful gowns, dresses and clothes everywhere.

"Did you make all of this Alice?"

"Well I designed most it, and yes I did make a few of them myself. But I have a wonderful sewing department. So basically I draw it, make a pattern and hand it over to them." She said as if that was the easiest thing in the world.

"Oh Alice I'm sorry, my brother did say you were talented but I didn't know what he meant. Talented doesn't even cover it. I am so out of my league with you guys." I know my cheeks are flushed. I really wanted to get on a plane and get back to Texas.

"Bella, you really don't see yourself very well do you? You are beautiful, smart, funny…and I know we will be best friends. Your brother talks about you all of the time. He even went as far as threatening some of the guys they had better not come near you. They really believed him." Thanks, big brother…I really don't want to remain a virgin for the rest of my life. I thought to myself…but Edward talked to me. Stop it Bella…he is just a nice guy, making the new girl feel welcome.

"Okay Alice you got me here now what?" She pulled me towards the back of the room.

"First what are you wearing tonight; it's time to get Edward Cullen to start to fall in love with you. I am thinking that he probably already has." I just looked at her and rolled my eyes.

"Alice, a man like that does not want..." she stopped me.

"Bella a man like that does want someone like you. He can have any starlet he wants but I think his eyes are on you. I think you have taken Edward off the market. You will be one of the most hated women on this planet."

"Alice you are a freak. Have you seen him? He is the complete package. The perfect hair, those eyes that crooked smile and well that is just above his shoulders. We will not venture past that now. When he opens his mouth, the way he talks..." I just shook the idea of him liking me right out of my head. Wow, I think maybe I am falling for him. And not just in a fan sort of way. I get this feeling in my stomach just seeing his face; and then add that voice to it…

"So Bella once you are out of dreamland, go try these on." She said as she handed me a stack of clothes.

"Alice, where am I going to wear some of this, and how much exactly will all of this cost?" Money isn't an issue anymore; but I am not the type to go and blow money just because I can. Now that lake house is another story. I would like to have something like that.

I stepped out of the dressing room in skinny jeans and a white eyelet blouse. She was right there to have heels waiting for me to step into.

"I like this Alice, can I wear it tonight?" I actually looked somewhat pretty

"I turned to look at my butt in the mirror. "Wow, it's as if these were made to fit me and me only." I said as she smiled.

"You are going to knock him off his feet tonight."

"Alice this is a work night for them; I probably will hardly get to see him at all. Oh, that reminds me…I have to have a medical history on you tonight. I promise that anything you tell me will go to my grave, okay?"

After an hour of trying on beautiful clothes, Alice boxed it all up and we carried them out to the car where Kevin had the trunk already opened.

"Alice do you want to come on out to the house now? I would love the company. Do you have any of your things with you?"

"I do Bella that sounds great. Give me a second to grab my stuff."

I looked at Kevin and he just smiled.

"Okay I'm ready." She said as she carried out a "Coach" overnight bag and garment bag. She handed them to Kevin and he placed them in the trunk.

"Okay then…looks like someone was prepared." We both got in the car and off we went.

"Alice let me show you to one of the guest rooms, you can get ready in there." I led her to one of the rooms that I thought looked more feminine. "Okay I am going to the kitchen to finish the cookies I started before someone kidnapped me." I said as I walked out of the room.

I walked to my bedroom, and noticed Kevin had placed my new clothes on the bed for me. I hated the idea of someone waiting on me.

"Bella will there be anything else?" Kevin asked me. "Kevin you really do not have to be a butler to me. You have already done so much for me. I was hoping you and Renee could be my friends. Is that possible and you still keep your job. I don't need a servant." I said.

"Bella part of my job is to assist you anyway I can. And if that means carrying packages in for you then I will do it. And of course, we can be friends. My wife was very impressed by you. You are the first client that I really have even considered being friends with." He smiled as he said that.

"Why who else did you drive for?"

"Tanya! She did however want a servant, a pool boy and whatever else she thought she needed. I asked to be transferred away from her as soon as I could. The woman has let her "stardom" go to her head."

"Well I am a little scared in meeting with her. She is great on screen but she comes across during interviews as well…bitchy."

"In a word…that she is. Good thing Edward saw that quality right away. She tried to put her hooks into him from day one."

"I thought they were together, she is always touching him." I really wanted to claw her eyes out.

"No Bella, they aren't together. He shies away from her unless they are behind the camera. And as soon as the director yells, "Cut" he is off the set and into his trailer before you know it. They may have great screen presence but in real life, they are polar opposites. Trust me. He locks his trailer so she can't just walk in." That is good information to have. I cannot wait to do her medical interview.

"Well whatever Kevin…Mr. Cullen can have any woman on the planet. At least he chooses not to have her. That's a shame because on screen they look great together." Kevin said his goodbyes and left.

Alice walked in all ready for the evening.

"Bella did you make all of these desserts?" She asked.

"Yes. I like to cook, are you hungry?" The woman looks like she only eats celery.

"Actually I am do you have any sandwich stuff?"

"Do you like pimento cheese? Because I just made some and I could really eat a grilled cheese right now." I said as I walked over to the fridge and pulled out my supplies.

"You mean you made this from scratch?" Why is she so surprised I thought to myself.

"Except for making the cheese yes, all you do is put it in a bowl and stir. Anybody can do that Alice."

"Well everybody but me, I can sew and design but cook. I fail at that. Whoever marries me better know how to cook." She said as she watched me make our sandwiches. I shook my head and laughed.

After lunch, we cleaned up the dishes and decided to go sit out by the pool. I grabbed my medical charts and went to the table to assign each person a private folder. I number my charts. I have a system where no names are on the chart and only I know the number that I have assigned the cast and crew. There are at least 10 people I will interview tonight. I wonder how Edward is going to feel about this.

"Hey Alice, can I go ahead and interview you now. I really want to watch you do your wardrobe stuff, is that okay?"

"Sure, what do you want to know Doctor Bella?" She said.

"Now Alice, don't be calling me doctor. The real doc on set would probably take offense to that. I am just Bella, but don't piss me off because I do where all of the vital organs are." We both laughed.

"Okay…here we go."

Allergies? (none) Meds? (vitamins only), Medical history…and so on. When was your last period Alice? (A week ago.) Are you on any birthcontrol? (Nuvaring.) Any surgical history? (Tonsils when she was 7.) Social history: occasional alcohol, no smoking or drug usage. "Okay Alice is there anything you need me to know in case there is an emergency?" She paused…"Nope I'm good, my mom always wanted me to take something for my hyper-ness but I refused."

"Well good because we don't want anybody but bouncy Alice." We both giggled. "Okay if you need anything just let me know..."

I put her chart away. That's one down.

"I better go get ready. Will you listen for my phone?"

"Sure are you expecting a call?" She said as a huge smile crossed her face.

"Alice…no there isn't anybody that will be calling."

APOV:

Now is my chance…

I am going to text Jasper and Edward and tell them to bring stuff over to stay the night.

"Bring clothes to stay the night." – B

"What?"- E

"Alice said you guys will be here late and there is no use in driving back to the hotel. I have plenty of room." – B

"Okay, thanks. I look forward to it. - E

"Me too." – B

"Can you text Jasper and tell him as well? I have to go take my shower to get ready for you." – B

"sure, C U later." – E

"Bye." – B

Operation "Edward and Bella" is underway. Alice thought to herself. I had better erase these messages. This is going to be great.

EPOV:

"What?" I typed back. Surely, she doesn't mean. Oh okay I thought to myself…that makes sense. However, if she wanted me to stay the night with her in another sense I would have no problem with that either. Stand down Edward…she is worth the wait.

That little girl is going to be mine someday I said to myself. Jasper is right. She is worth protecting. I think I am falling for this beautiful brown-eyed girl and hard.

Hard….uh yea.

"Don't even go there." I said as I could feel a twitching in my pants. I am going to have to take this nice and slow…I want this girl forever. She is not a one-night stand or any other disgusting scenario. She is sweet and kind, and (stop it…I said as I looked down to the bulge). I shook my head and walked to the shower. I guess I had better take care of this now so maybe, just maybe "He" will behave the rest of the night.

"Note to self: Wear dark jeans and shirt untucked, just in case."