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Chapter 3: Photo-shoot Surprise

I would just like to say that I am in love with Foster the People. I'm making a playlist, any suggestions? I already have Foster the People, Plain White T's, Skillet, Adele, Katy Perry, Green Day, and Linkin Park. Please comment with suggestions! Also, somehow, all of my edited documents got lost on my computer. So, for now you guys will have to read the un-edited version. Please don't be mad at me! I'm going to talk to my beta tonight. SORRY! Dx

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"Bella! Get up!"

I groaned and hid my head under my pillow. I recognized the voice and there was no way I was getting up for her. I figure the consequences would be worth it.

"If you don't get up in the next ten seconds, you will pay for it."

I buried myself deeper into my blankets and counted to ten. I had expected something to happen, like an explosion for example, but it was quiet. I slowly peeked my head out from under my pillow just to have my blankets ripped away from me.

"Alice! My room is freezing! What did you do?!"

The pixie cackled madly and ran out of room with my favorite blanket. I looked down at my thin tank-top and boy shorts and shivered. I got up quickly and ran into the living room to look at my thermostat. She had set it to forty degrees! I quickly adjusted the temperature and started stalking around my condo to find the culprit.

I was moving towards my closet when I heard something fall in the bathroom. I grinned and quickly ran to the bathroom, laughing at the sight before me. Alice had somehow gotten the blanket wrapped around her and she tripped over it.

"Serves you right for making my condo so cold!"

She stuck her tongue out at me and got up rather quickly. I stole the blanket back and wrapped it around myself. Alice grabbed my arm and dragged me back to the bedroom.

"Rose has recruited me to dress you today since she's busy."

I groaned as I sat down on my bed. Alice and Rosalie insisted on playing Bella-Barbie since, according to them, I couldn't dress better than a blind goose. Alice pulled a green dress out of a bag and tossed me a pair of white flats.

I shooed her out of my room and got dressed, smiling at my reflection. I had to admit that I looked pretty good when they dressed me up. Although, I just really didn't care how I looked. If I was just staying inside all day, that is.

I walked into the bathroom knowing that Alice would want to do my hair and makeup. I sat down obediently and she went to work of curling my hair.

"Have you talked to Angela?" I asked Alice.

"Yeah, she said that you have a busy day. You have a luncheon with the editors of Seventeen Magazine at one to discuss being on the cover. She said there's a charity ball tonight at seven…which Edward will pick you up for."

I wrinkled at the thought of Edward picking me up. I was a good girl when it came to the public eye but I think all of my friends knew how much I hated being seen with especially. I knew Edward knew how much I despised him.

"And…done!"

I looked in the mirror and listened to Alice as she did my makeup and continued to tell me what I would be doing for the day. Once she was doing with the makeover I picked up my purse and walked out to my baby. I've had my silver Audi since I turned eighteen, and I still loved her.

I entered the restaurant where I was supposed to meet the editors. I sat down and saw Kate and Irina Denali enter. I smiled at the two as they sat across from me. You could tell that they were sisters. Also, the fact that they were Tanya's older sisters.

Kate had dyed her hair to a brunette and Irina stayed the natural blonde color. Kate had the most brilliant hazel eyes while Irina had brown eyes. We all ordered something small and got down to business.

"So, Bella, we've been thinking about what we wanted you to do for the cover," Irina began.

"We were actually hoping that you might be willing to do something with Edward…" Kate said slowly.

I just about started choking on my water when she said that.

"Let me get this right. You want me to do a cover shot with Edward Mason?"

Irina looked at Kate doubtfully and nodded.

"I told you she wouldn't want to do it, Kate."

Our salads came and I stabbed at a carrot with my fork. I could not believe that they wanted me to pose with Edward. They, of all people, knew how much I hated the arrogant actor.

"Which is why we have another proposal," Kate interjected quickly.

I wiped my mouth with my napkin and was about to say something, but Irina interrupted before I could.

"It doesn't have to be a cover with him, Bella. We just at least want a few pictures with you and Edward in the magazine."

I stabbed at my salad again and contemplated what they were telling me. It would be great publicity to do a photo-shoot with Edward. Kate slid a piece of paper across the table and I looked at it quickly. As I've said, I could be bought.

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"You don't have to do this, Edward. I'm sure Kate and Irina would understand if you said no to the photo-shoot," I said quickly.

We were currently on his patio in the backyard and I had told him about what the Denali sisters wanted. He sipped at his iced tea while I played with an invisible string in my shirt. I was hoping, praying, that he would say no. I know the money's great, but if he said no…

"I think a photo-shoot would be a great idea, Bella. The public would love it."

I took my sunglasses off of my head and put them back over my eyes.

"The shoot's in two days," I replied sharply.

I stood up and felt those muscular fingers wrap around my wrist. I turned around to look at Edward.

"Yes?" I quipped.

"Bella…would you like to go on a date? I mean, an actual date. Not one of those that we do just for show."

I blanched. Edward Cullen was seriously asking me out? On an actual date?

"I guess…I don't really see the harm."

He grinned at me and released my wrist and got up. He walked over to me, kissing my forehead. I walked out of his house in a daze. What just happened?