"Alice!" was all I could say for the longest. I loved the apartment! You could tell that Alice had been working hard on it painting and decorating. All the colors were bright and girly but I actually liked it.
"Alice this place is beautiful! I can't believe you did all this on your own." She had a huge smile on her face.
"So you like it?"
"Oh my gosh Alice I love it!"
"I'm so glad!" She shrieked.
She showed me which room would be mine and she already brought a nights stay for me so I didn't have to go back the hotel to get it.
"Thank you so much for this Alice, you did wonderfully!"
"Thank you, I'm glad that you like it. I was so afraid you would think it was too girly."
"Well it is, but I like it."
"Well good. So you work again tomorrow?"
"Yep. I'll be working five days a week until I catch things up then I will drop to four days a week."
"So five days a week with Edward." She had one of those looks in her eyes like she was up to something.
"Whatever you're thinking Alice, don't! Do not interfere."
"I just want to help." She whined
"No, I have to do this on my own. Promise you won't snoop around?"
"You will tell me all the details you get though right?"
"Of course. Why would you even ask?"
"Okay then, I promise I won't snoop."
"Thank you Alice."
"No problem Bella, just don't wait too long. You know I get antsy."
"Believe me I know." We were starting to get ready to turn it in for the night. I was exhausted. I had a long day but it was wonderful.
"Goodnight Alice, love you."
"Goodnight Bells, love you."
That night my dreams were vivid but I couldn't remember them for the life of me. Only one detail was for certain in my dreams that night, Edward Masen was in every one of them.
I went to work excited about getting to see Edward again, although I would never tell him that.
When I walked over to my desk I saw a piece of paper folded addressed in beautiful handwriting to Miss Swan
Miss Swan,
I truly enjoyed having your company yesterday during our lunch and I was hoping you would be interested in doing so again today. I know I asked you yesterday but I was hoping you wouldn't mind if I considered it a date.
Truly yours
Edward
I was sure I was going to hyperventilate. I just knew it. Right when I was about to start freaking out Edward walked in my office and grinned.
"So I see you got my letter." I couldn't say anything just yet. "So would you consider it?"
"I would love to!" My voice went up an octave, and he noticed. He laughed and smiled even bigger.
"Well I can't wait. Have a good day Bella."
"Thank you, you too."
He walked out and back into his office.
Holy crap! I have a date with Edward Masen! I need to call Alice but I'm sure he could here me, I settled for a text.
You will never believe who I have a lunch date with!
Before even one minute passed I got my reply
You're kidding?!
I just smiled.
Nope, not at all. I am being completely serious
Well I hope you know what this means Bella. There is no telling
What?
SHOPPING!! You need a new wardrobe for work now :)
Ugh! Not today. This weekend though.
You're on. See you when you get off work. Have a good day :)
You too Alice.
I had to admit that even thought we ate lunch yesterday I was really nervous.
Oh I forgot an important detail for Alice
By the way, he drives a black Vanquish. Bye Alice
WHAT?! You're telling me that now? I want to come by...please?
NO! It would freak him out. Bye Alice.
Ugh! Bye Bella.
I knew she would LOVE that little bit of information. She will be so jealous, she has always wanted one.
EPOV
I couldn't believe I left her that note. I was so nervous about it. But she said yes! I couldn't believe how beautiful she looked today. She was wearing a flowy knee length black skirt with a white button up shirt. I might be simple but she looked anything but simple in that outfit.
I can't believe I have a date with her today!
I decided to tell my dad about our date but I couldn't call in fear of her overhearing. So I decided to text him. He would love to hear that I'm meeting people and socializing. He thinks I drown myself in work.
Guess who has a date today
After a few moments I got my reply
Really? With whom?
Bella Swan
How did you meet?
She ran into me in a coffee shop and I thought she was beautiful. I went to work afraid I would never see her again and it turns out she is the partner Jay has been promising me
Be careful Edward. She is a coworker you don't want to make it awkward, but I'm happy for you
Thanks Dad. I better get back to work. I wanted you to know though.
Thank you Edward. Let me know how it turns out
I will, bye Dad
Bye son
After about three hours of nonstop work, trying to keep myself from thinking about her too much, it was finally time for lunch. I practically ran to her office. I hope she didn't notice.
"Hello." She isn't very observant. She didn't realize I came in, I scared her half to death.
"Oh crap." She put a hand over her heart. "I think I had a heart attack just now."
"That wouldn't do well at all. I would have to pursue this date alone. That's no fun for me." She just looked at me. She had the most amazing brown eyes I've ever seen. They were so expressive. Damn, focus Edward! "So are you ready for our date?" I couldn't say it enough. I hope she didn't think it was weird.
"Yeah. Where are we going today?"
She didn't know I had a surprise waiting for her. "I couldn't tell you or it would ruin all the fun."
We got in my car and drove to the piers that overlooks the lake nearby. It was where people kept their yachts. I could tell she was confused.
"What are we doing here?" I smiled
"You will see." I parked the car and walked around to get her door. We walked to one of the larger yachts and I held my hand out for her.
"Are we allowed to be here?"
"Of course we are." She just stood there. "I promise we won't get in trouble. They can't get on to you for getting on your own boat." Her eyes got big
"This is yours?"
"Yes it is. What did you think? That we were sneaking on someone's boat for the fun of it?"
"No! I was just confused is all." She gave me her hand. I was glad she did because she is the clumsiest person I know and she would probably slip and fall straight into the water if I didn't have her.
"Right this way" I led her down to the dinning room where there were two places set.
"You did all this?"
"I wanted to make our first date special." I just smiled at her. I really hope she likes it. I had my chef fix this food especially for her.
"This food is specially made. I hope you like it."
"I love it! It is delicious."
"I'm glad."
"You didn't have to do all this just for me you know."
"I know. But I wanted to do something you would remember."
"I won't be able to forget this. Trust me. Thank you so much Edward."
"It was my pleasure."
We got done eating and I showed her around the yacht. By the time we were done with desert it was time to head back to work.
"I cannot thank you enough for coming with me again today Bella." She blows my mind.
"It was an honor. Thank you, for all of this."
"You are very welcome. Are you ready to head back?" I didn't want to. I wanted to start the boat and go someplace but I knew that wouldn't be wise.
"Yeah sure. I guess we don't have a choice do we?"
"I'm afraid not. But we can do this again any time you like."
I took her back to work and we finished the rest of the day. I decided when it was time to leave I would talk to her again.
"So Bella, do you mind me asking if you have any plans this weekend?" Please say no please say no
"Only during the day on Saturday. Other than that, no. I don't have any plans." YES!
"Would you mind if I picked you up on Saturday evening and took you some place? I was invited to a, ball of sorts. I needed a date and was rather hoping you would join me." Please please please!
"I would love to. Thank you."
"No thank you. Do you need a ride to your home? I wouldn't mind taking you."
"That would be great. Thank you."
I drove her to her apartment and walked her to her door.
"Thank you for everything Edward."
"You are very welcome. I'll see you tomorrow." With that, I turned and walked back to my car.
A/N
So I'm hoping this chapter was a little better. I didn't plan on writing today but this will probably be my only update today. What did you guys think? Please review review review!
