The next day, I agree to meet Angela and Jessica at a pizza restaurant that was also close to our apartments. They had asked if I wanted Chinese but I declined and suggested somewhere else instead, telling them I didn't want Chinese three nights in a row. That caused a uproar, not because they didn't like pizza, but because they wanted to know who I had gone to eat Chinese with last night. I promised to tell them about it in person once we met for dinner.

After stopping by my apartment to change out of my business clothes and high heels into something more comfortable, I was on my way to the restaurant, Ray's Pizza. It was another one of those little hole-in-the-wall places that we absolutely loved.

I stepped inside and was greeted by Angela and Jessica, already seated since I had to go home to change.

"We already ordered you a Sprite," Jessica told me as I sat down at the booth. I slid in next to her and across from Angela.

"Thanks guys," I replied. I didn't even bother to look at the menu. Every time we came here, we all split a pepperoni and sausage pizza.

"So, how is everyone?" I asked.

Angela shrugged. "I have a date with Ben tomorrow. He told me to dress nice. I think he might be taking me to that Italian place I love."

"Are you going to take him back?" Jessica asked.

"Probably. I mean, I don't see why I shouldn't. It was just a stupid fight we had."

"Yeah but you're always having stupid fights," I argued. "It can't be any fun to be in a relationship with someone you can't even get along with."

"We'll work on it," Angela said.

Neither Jess or I said anything back, dropping the subject. Trying to talk sense into Angela when it came to Ben was like talking to a brick wall.

"Enough about my love life. Who did you get Chinese with last night, Bella?" Angela asked.

"You remember Edward from the bar the other night? The guy who gave me my wallet when I dropped it." I said.

"Him?! He was gorgeous!" Jessica exclaimed. "Was it just dinner? Or was there some, um, dessert, so to speak, afterwards?"

"A lady doesn't kiss and tell," I responded with a smirk.

Angela laughed. "Oh, you so got some."

I just shrugged, continuing to smile. The waiter came with our pizza, which Angela and Jessica must have ordered before I arrived. I didn't realize how hungry I was until I saw the food and I grabbed two pieces and put them on my plate.

"Are you going to see him again?" Jessica asked, picking back up the conversation after we had all had a few bites of our food.

I shrugged. "Probably not. He texted me once today but I didn't respond. I'm not interested in a relationship right now."

"Just because you're not interested in a relationship doesn't mean you can't see him again," Angela offered. "I mean, he was incredibly gorgeous. You could always just keep the line of communication open just in case you need a date for something. Or, you know, if you get a little lonely."

I laughed and nodded. "You have a point."

And she did have a point. My boss was always throwing these lavish dinner parties at his house and Edward would make a great date. And afterwards…well I wouldn't exactly be adverse to having a repeat of last night. I would just have to make sure that he knew it was purely physical. I had just physical relationships before that had worked out just fine. So maybe I could have the same thing with Edward. He was incredibly sexy after all.

I decided that once I got home, I would text him back, inviting him to the dinner party my boss he would be having not this coming weekend, but the next.

EPOV

I absolutely could not get her out of my head. It was extremely frustrating considering how I was at work and really needed to concentrate but every time I let my mind drift for just a second, I couldn't stop thinking about her. How her skin felt against mine, how her lips felt as they moved with mine, the moans and sounds she made.

Focus Edward, I told myself as I replaced an IV bag on one of the hospital's patients.

After seeing her at the bar two nights ago, I honestly wasn't going planning on seeing her again. She was beautiful but I had just gotten out of a year long relationship two months ago and wasn't exactly sure I was ready to be with someone else.

However, yesterday I couldn't get her big brown eyes and her laugh out of my head. It was a particularly stressful day and I wanted to unwind so I had texted her, asking if she wanted to meet somewhere.

And let me just say I swear I wasn't planning on sleeping with her. I honestly just wanted to go out to dinner with someone other than my brother or my friends from work. I wanted to just be around someone who wouldn't constantly talk to me about work or medicine. But when she invited me back to her apartment after dinner, I couldn't resist. As soon as I kissed her, I knew what was going to happen but I was powerless to stop it. That girl had me wrapped around her finger and I had only just met her. I felt absolutely horrible when Alice had called me and I had to rush off. I couldn't quite figure out what it was about her that had me wanting more. She was beautiful but I had dated several beautiful women and none of them had the affect on me like she did. It was like my skin was on fire whenever she touched me. I had never had sex with a woman after just knowing her for one night before. I had never had a one night stand before. Casual sex just wasn't my thing but when she put her hands on me, it was impossible for me to stop.

I had texted her quickly today during one of my breaks asking how she was doing today. I was hoping she would text back saying something about how amazing last night was or something like that but I didn't even get a response. Maybe she was angry that I had to run off so soon last night to go pick up Alice. She didn't seem angry at the time but maybe she was good at hiding her emotions.

I managed to trudge through my day with thoughts of Bella running in my mind. I thought the day would never end but I finally made it back to my apartment. I was exhausted and it was only 9 o'clock. I was considering just turning in for the night and going to bed when my phone buzzed in my pocket. I quickly dug it out and flipped it open, hoping it was Bella.

I smiled when I saw it was.

Sorry I'm just now responding. My phone was dead all day and I just now found the charger. Anyway my boss told me today he's having a party at his house not this Saturday but the next. Want to be my date?

I smiled even bigger. She wanted to see me again. But that was over a week from now. Could I wait that long?

I'd love to. But I don't know if I want to wait a whole week to see you again. What do you say to dinner this Saturday?

BPOV

I stared at his last text for a few moments, not really knowing how to respond. I didn't really know if I wanted to see him again this weekend. I didn't want to get too much into relationship and dating territory, but I did want to see him again in hopes of having a repeat of last night. I finally figured out what to respond with a typed out a reply.

I'm busy the whole weekend, sorry. How about early next week? Does Tuesday night work for you?

I wasn't exactly busy this weekend but I wanted to move the date around a little to have a little control.

Sure. Tuesday sounds great.

At first inviting him to my boss's dinner party had seemed like a good idea. He was handsome and charming, the perfect date for something like this. But now I had just agreed to yet another date with him. I would have to make sure he knew that I was only interested in something physical. And I would have to make sure that he ended up back at my apartment, more specifically my bed.