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BPOV

"Are you alright?" I nodded, my nerves finally calm. Edward stood there, as godly as he can be. His eyes were directly looking at me, trying to find signs that I've been hurt by Lauren. "E-Edward C-Cul-le-len??!!" speaking of the bitch.

Edward turned around so he could face Lauren. "How dare you!" Edward said through gritted teeth. It was obvious he was trying to control his anger, specially because Lauren was a woman, Edward's such a gentleman.

"You better stay the fuck away from her!" he pointed a finger at her, his face angry, making Lauren tense with fear. Or not that much of a gentleman.

"I-I'm so sorry! I... Could you, I mean just break up with her or something because she is totally not the one for you. You see I have this theory ever since you appeared on people magazine when you were eighteen that I would be you wife and--"

"Lauren, you're rambling." she stopped talking to glare at me. I felt a little offended. What did I ever do to her?

"Just becau--" but before I could say anything Edward walked in front of me, blocking my view from Lauren. "Just stay away from her! Got that!" and then he grabbed my backpack, threw it over his shoulder and took my hand. He led me towards his volvo and opened the front door for me.

"You okay?" Edward said as he buckled my belt. I nodded my head. He closed the door and ran to the driver's seat. Before I knew it we were in the streets, Edward driving like a maniac. "Edward could you calm down? You're shaking." I put an arm on his shoulder and he immediately relaxed, giving me a loop sided grin. "I'm fine, I just... panicked."

"I'm sorry." I said looking down.

"You shouldn't be. I'm taking you to lunch remember? so you need to smile." He joked. I smiled, feeling lighter when I did. soon we made a stop at a hotel building. I looked at him in confusion. He got out of the car, not even bothering to turn it off and opened my door for me. He offered his hand with a smile, who couldn't resist that?

I took his hand and led me to the main lobby. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a man in a red vest drive Edward's Volvo. Weird, did Edward make any reservations?

I shrugged out the thought, not wanting it to ruin the mood. Edward abruptly stopped. I took a good look around, everything seemed so elegant and luxurious that I didn't want to touch anything because I might break something.

"Ah, Dr. Cullen. so nice to see you today." a man from behind the front desk greeted. Edward gave him a nod and smiled. "We'll just be having lunch today Cadbury." he said.

"Your table is all set sir." Cadbury confirmed. "And who might this beautiful young lady be? A cousin?" he added, his British accent sounding deep. I blushed of course when the word 'beautiful' was said, but not as red when when he mentioned the word 'cousin'

"No, sh-"

"I'm Isabella swan. A pleasure to meet you." I cut Edward off before he could say anything. Actually, I was afraid. I didn't know what Edward and I were. If he was my boyfriend or just a friend. Gah!

"The pleasure is all mine. Don't mind me for asking but were you the one who submitted that exquisite painting for the junior auction a few years ago?" He pointed at our backs. I turned my head around and found that it really was my painting. I remember the topic to be about what you see outside your window. The essence of your childhood. (A/N: Actually got the idea from my school. ;D)

It was the first painting I've ever shown in public. It was a bit messy, but at twelve, I was proud. "Yes actually, I'm glad I could get to see it here again." I said as I continued to stare at it. "It's beautiful, love." Edward whispered as he took my hand.

"Thank you." I couldn't help but to smile. I feel really honored that they would put an amateur's painting in a five-star hotel. It was surreal. "Miss Esme picked it out especially for this lobby. she said it reminded her of what her childhood felt like." I nodded. The name Esme reminds me of something, I just couldn't put my finger into it.

I actually remember how I've started or even finished this painting. It was the view from my window, the sun setting but the lights were coming from the fire, people walking around with knives like someone would attack them not knowing that it would be the reason for them to be feared.

How ironic.

But it wasn't what I thought, it was what I felt. Come on! Do you really see people walking around in knives from your window? But with the community being what it is now and then, it wouldn't be hard to imagine these things.

"We better get going." Edward said. I waved goodbye to Cadbury, getting a nod in return. We stepped inside a waiting elevator. "Good afternoon Dr. Cullen." greeted the operator. Edward gave a smile, which made me stifle a laugh because the man was practically gawking at him. Wow, Edward even dazzles men.

The elevator door opened and we stepped out, forgetting the 'on-the-edge-of-being-a-homo' guy. Edward was still holding my hand, people looking at our direction, wondering who the hell I was. I felt the sudden urge to let go of his hand though it felt warm and secure.

Edward must have felt it because he gave me an encouraging nod and held my hand tighter. We walked towards where one of the waiters were leading us. And came to a halt at the near end of the restaurant and sat down. It was then that I realized that we were in a formal restaurant, with a baby grand piano and waiters that looked much like Cadbury from the lobby.

I blushed. The people who were dining here all wore dresses and suits while I stood out in pants and a simple top. I just want to sink in my seat now. "Bella? What would you be having?" I shot my head towards Edward, not realizing that he had been calling me for a while now.

I picked up the menu. "Uh... Edward! We can't eat here! It's just lunch yet the Turkey sandwich costs $80!" I whispered to him, demanding that we go elsewhere. "Don't worry about it. If it makes you feel better I'd ask for a menu without the price." He raised his hand, calling the waiter. I stopped him before the waiter could even notice.

"No. It's okay. Uhmm. Just order anything for me. I can't bear to look at the menu." He chuckled while I set down the menu. "Are you ready to order Doctor?" a waiter who appeared out of nowhere asked. How does everyone here know Edward? And why is that waiter staring at me?

I could see Edward's shoot daggers on the waiter as he stared at me.

"I'll have the clam chowder and a club sandwich. And... for you my love?" He said loud enough to gain the waiter's attention. The waiter stared at him with wide eyes. "I... I'll have what his having." I stuttered, getting a little mad at Edward for an unknown reason.

The waiter sniffed and took our menus, walking as fast as he can to the kitchen. Next thing I knew Edward burst into laughter, the sight making me join in as well, but of course resisted. "What's so funny?" I asked when he calmed down.

"Nothing Love." I glared at him and he immediately stopped laughing. I narrowed my eyes trying not to stare at his sinful features and just ignore him for the rest of the day. The food was served a few minutes later.

"Your club sandwich ma'am." The waiter settled my sandwich down together with the chowder, looking at me through hooded eyes. I shuddered in disgust. He served Edwards, well practically shoving it to him.

"Have a nice lunch. Call me if you need anything." he winked at me, giving a slow turn and walking back to the kitchen in what he thought was a manly walk. I looked at Edward, finding him glaring at the waiter's back. "Jealous much Big daddy?" I joked, but once it came out I instantly regretted it.

"And what if I was." he said seriously. I bit my lip, not knowing what else to do, and by now I must've blushed the hundredth time today. I took a deep breath and quickly grabbed a spoon, shoving a spoonful in my mouth.

I dropped the spoon, instantly regretting what I did. My tongue burned, making me teary eyed. "Did you burn your tongue?" Edward said alarmed. I nodded and noticed him grab a sugar shaker from one of the waiters passing by.

He rushed to my side, making me stare at his beauty as time seemed to slow down as he did, making me forget the pain. "Bella open your mouth a little more." Edward said and I realized that my mouth was already slightly open from all my gawking.

He sprinkled some sugar on it, making it cool down a little, and taste sweet at the same time. "Good thing there's a doctor in the house." I said and to my embarrassment some saliva dropped from my open mouth. I blushed and Edward handed me a napkin. "You could close your mouth now. Just massage your tongue by rolling it a little." He stood up from his kneeling position.

I did what I was told. I looked around the room finding everyone staring at us, by us I mean Edward. "Isn't he Edward Cullen. The hot doctor?!" One woman said from another table. They all started to whisper to each other. some still staring, starstruck by Edward. "Oh my gosh! He looks so much better in person!" another said.

"Ugh. I thought we would have a little privacy here." he said trying to stay calm. "What do you mean?"

"My mom owns this place. she owns a few other hotels too. I thought if I brought you here it would be a tad bit more private." Oh, wow. so her mother was the miss Esme Cadbury was talking about. she sounded like a powerful woman.

"Is that the girl on the tabloid magazine?" I heard an elderly woman whisper. "Yeah, I think her name is some kind of bird. I bet I could satisfy Edward better, I mean look at those legs, they're so skinny." her companion rambled on.

The crowd was starting to freak me out, they all seemed to get closer and closer. Their grins getting bigger and bigger. I just had to look away from them, hopping that by doing that they would go away and I could enjoy my lunch with Edward.

"Do you want to get out of here?" I nodded. Edward probably felt my irritation and quickly grabbed my hand and out we go to the elevators, leaving a few women literally crying for him to come back and sign something.

"I'm sorry it had come to this." I looked at Edward. He was staring at the ground. A frown on his face. "I don't blame you." I told him. We stared at each other for a minute. The only sound in the empty elevator was our breathing.

"I love you Bella." he confessed. I gulped.

"I-I..." I didn't have the courage to say it. I was weak, afraid. Maybe because I was young and unsure of what I really feel about Edward. That I may hurt him if I was wrong.

"Don't force yourself to say it. It's okay." he said. He leaned in and our lips met for a moment. I was startled at the least, but the tingling sensation made it feel right. "I'm sorry, I'm a bit too forward." he apologized.

"I don't mind." I replied. The elevator doors opened to the ground floor. Luckily it was almost empty. We made our way outside, finding Edward's Volvo by the valet. He opened the door for me and helped me buckle in. I saw him tip the valet twenty dollars and smoothly entered.

"Do you want to grab some fast food? I kinda had something planned for us at one' thirty." he asked as the Volvo sped up. "Yeah, sure."

We came to halt when Edward spotted a McDonald's. He entered the drive-thru and looked at me. "I'll have a cheeseburger meal and a sundae please." he nodded and confirmed our order to the microphone. He paid for our meal and retrieved it from the window.

He parked at a spot and handed me my meal. I took a fry and dipped it in the chocolate sundae, an old habit of mine. I looked at Edward, finding him looking at me with an amused expression. "What?" I asked.

"You never cease to amaze me." I blushed and continued to eat. My eyes lit up as an idea popped in my head. "Do you want to try?" I took a sundae dipped fry and brought it a few inches away from his mouth. He stared at it,. hesitant in taking it. "Come on, don't be afraid. Please? For me?" I jutted my lower lip out, a trick Alice taught me.

"Oh no, I-I don't. Oh fine, you Bella, my love, is going to be the death of me." He finally gave up after I made my lower lip tremble slightly, knowing that he couldn't resist it. I brought it to his mouth, and a happy feeling of success came to me. Like I was invincible and had control over Edward.

"Not bad. Not bad at all." He admitted. I laughed, and he gave ma a confused look. I pointed at his lip where a large spot of ice cream stood out. He tilted his head to the side. It was obvious that he wanted me to wipe it for him. I rolled my eyes and grabbed a tissue, laughing as I wiped his mouth with it.

I finished wiping it no second later and started to pull back, but Edward grabbed my wrist, looking in to my eyes. "I can't believe it." he whispered to himself. I raised my eyebrows, giving him a questioning glance.

"Can't believe what?"

"That I'm with the most beautiful woman on the face of the planet." I blinked my eyes furiously, trying to understand what he just said. "You know you got it all wrong. You're the one who always Dazzles me." I said once I've regained my thoughts, and blushed soon after.

"I dazzle you? so we have the same affect on each other huh? I doubt that." he laughed. The melody of his voice filling the car.

"Why?"

"You have no idea what your presence does to me." I blushed, taking a bite of my burger. I didn't realize how hungry I was until I took the first bite. We ate in comfortable silence, just enjoying each other's company.

"so, where are we going after this." I asked a few minutes later. I was at my last bite and I've finished my fries and sundae. Edward was polite enough to wait for me before he drove to where we were suppose to go.

"I'd figured it's time to buy a house instead of living in a hotel. Is that okay with you?" He glance at me then returned to looking straight ahead, driving in a slower pace than before. I nodded, feeling slightly happy that he wanted me to be a part of where he was going to live.

We stopped at a small yet modern and classy building. Looking around the area I saw a guy come towards us. Edward opened his door and stepped out, shaking the man's hand. They entered no minute later, the man seated at the back.

He suddenly offered his hand to me. "Jason Jenkins, pleasure to meet you Mrs. Cullen." I shook his hand. "Actually it's miss swan. sorry for the mishap." he nodded, slightly blushing. He was a middle-aged man with a balding head and a nervous look on his face despite the sudden introduction earlier.

"so we are going to look at two houses today." he gave Edward instructions and soon we were at the first house. It was a lovely home. A little too modern for my liking but who am I to say.

We went inside, the black gate opening with ease. Jason Jenkins explained the important details about the house as he motioned around the fully furnished lot. There were 2 bedrooms, a living room, 2 baths, 3 toilets, a kitchen and a study. The walls were all dark and the floors were made of tiles. It was Lovely but by the look on Edward's face he didn't seem pleased at all.

After another 10 minutes of touring we finally decided to proceed to the second house. The second selection looked really grand yet homey at the same time. We went in, examining it. It was a 3 bedroom home with a beautiful garden and pool, study, kitchen and bath. Everything looked so elegant and planned for that even Edward had a smile on his face.

"Do you like this house.." Edward whispered in my ear as Jenks excused himself to the bathroom. "It's homey. I think it would suit you just fine." he nodded, holding my hand and walking around some more. soon it was time to go and as we said goodbye Edward told jenks that he would get the house and he should get the final price and contract ready.

"Alice called earlier. she said she would be fitting you for the dress you're going to wear a month from now." Edward reminded as he drove us back to the apartment. The sun was just setting and I bet that Alice would be waiting at her apartment.

"Who said I was going." I raised and eyebrow, testing him. "Humor me Bella." I burs out laughing.

A/N: sorry it took so long. it was my birthday a few days ago and we've been busy lately. Don't be mad if this chapter wasn't that good. sorry for the spelling and grammar mistakes. Oh and to all of you, my loyal reviewers and readers, please suggest things that you would like to happen. I know where I'm going but I just need more ideas that would make your viweing pleasure more pleasurable than ever. so thanks for reading!