I felt very nervous about tonight. What if I fall down flat on my face on the red carpet? What if while I fall, I bite my lip and it swells up into this gigantic thing of ugly? What if I don't survive? The thoughts rushed into my brain faster than a speeding train. I thought about thinking of something else, but that only made me think of them more! Sweat droplets had begun to form on my forehead; not a good sign. Speaking of sweat; did I put on deodorant? Did I brush my teeth? Did I smudge my mascara? Did I get any of it on my dress? Is my dress even the right color?
Before I could worry more; my buzzer buzzed.
Edward.
I started hyperventilating a little, but before I could get into a grand spectacle of hysterics, I slapped myself; Ouch.
"I'll be right down." I took my finger off the button and ran downstairs, trying to remember if I had everything I needed.
Once outside my apartment, I spotted the black limo. It was sleek, and shiny; pretty much perfect. An elderly man waited beside the vehicle holding the door open for me. I smiled and thanked him, and entered the limo.
I gawked. The limo interior was so fabulous and luxurious! Champagne bottles awaited me in the corner, and so did Edward. The chuckles coming out of his mouth made me realize I was still gawking. I quickly closed my mouth, and tried to act professional.
"Champagne?" He offered? "By the way you look stunning." He complimented.
Is it human for your heart to beat so fast?
"Thank you, and absolutely," I smiled as he handed me the glass and started to pour the champagne. "So, is this your limo?" I asked.
"Yes it is." He smiled at me and took a sip of his champagne. "Bella, I must warn you…"
"… Warn me about what?"
"The paparazzi; they're really bad. They want to know everything about my business. So I'm asking you this as a favor, please do not tell them anything."
"Don't worry Mr. Cullen, I won't say a word." I promised.
"And one more thing," he added. "If they ask you why you're with me, you're just my assistant, nothing more. Not that this is a date- this is also just business, but you know how they can switch the story around…"
"Yeah, I know; don't worry Mr. Cullen." I gave him a reassuring smile and sipped the last sip of my champagne.
A muffled noise began to form outside the limo. What was that? Was it screams? The sound got louder, and I could clearly tell it was screaming. I glanced outside the window and noticed flashes coming from everywhere. I covered my eyes from a brief blinding and turned towards Edward.
"You okay?" He asked.
I nodded, and the limo came to a halt.
"You ready for this?" Edward asked as he got up from his seat.
"Ready as I'll ever be."
The elderly man opened the door, and body guards began to rush over to the limo.
Wow- how famous is this guy?
I stumbled out of the limo, following Edward and his body guards. I was immediately blinded some more when thousands of white flashes started flickering the red carpet. People screamed and pleaded Edwards's name. Girls started sobbing when he walked over to them. One girl gripped onto his black suit, and made it almost impossible for him to escape; luckily the body guards were there.
I looked to my right and saw a familiar movie poster. The title was 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'. Seemed promising…
I stood there watching the excitement. I probably looked like a complete retard just standing on the red carpet gawking at people, but what the heck! I was on the red carpet! Oh my god; did George Clooney just pass me?! Am I dreaming? What the hell; was that Leonardo Dicaprio? You've got to be kidding me! Am I on Punk'd? Is Ashton here!? Am I going to meet Ashton too?
"Bella!" Edward called me over.
I snapped out of my daze and walked towards him.
He put his hand around my waste and started smiling too the cameras. "You okay?" He asked.
"I- I'm fine, this is just… wow!" I smiled at him.
"It's okay, it takes time to get used too; I'm not eve sure I'm used to it yet." He laughed.
I laughed along too. "This is pretty crazy." I agreed.
"Mr. Cullen!" Some one called him over the screams. He turned and looked over my head.
"And just when I started getting used to it." He gave me a crocked smile. "It's time to go inside."
"Okay." I smiled suddenly full of excitement. I've always wondered what it was like watching a movie at a premiere. Guess I'm about to find out.
Edward and I were escorted into the faintly lit theater. We walked in, and went to find out seats. Unfortunately, we were in the middle row… which meant climbing over people. Great…
"Excuse me… Pardon me…" I unsuccessfully climbed over on top of people making my way to the middle seat.
"Watch it!" Some one hissed at me.
"I'm sorry." I whispered back, and finally sat down beside Edward.
I sighed and noticed from the corner of my eye, Edward was… laughing at me.
I turned to look at him, and gave him an apologetic look.
"It's okay, it's quite funny actually." He gave me a crooked smile.
I began top blish so I turned my head and – Holy crap! Cam Gigandet was walking into the theater! Cam Gigandet was walking into THIS Theater! Not even a mile away from me! Just two seats away from me! I could reach out and touch him if I was even allowed. I almost let out a squeal, but I quickly covered my mouth. Edward looked at me confused and I began shaking my head like a maniac. Cam Gigandet was here! Right in front of me! Taunting me, pleading for me to just at least stare at him for the whole movie… I could do that.
…
"So, how did you like the film?" Edward asked me as the limo began moving.
"It was…" I didn't even pay attention, hello; Cam Gigandet was there! But Edward's here now, waiting for me to answer; what am I going to say?! "… interesting." Good enough.
"I liked it too." He smiled at me, and turned to look out his window. God; why couldn't I have just watched the movie so the two of us could have a discussion on it, so this limo ride isn't so freaking awkward?!
"So…" I tried to strike up a conversation. "How is everything going with your company?" Was I even allowed to ask this type of question?
"It's going pretty well," He gave me a half-smile.
I smiled back at him and looked out my window; my apartment came into view.
"This is my stop." I mentally smacked myself- he already knew that! Duh!
"Yes." He nodded, looking a little confused; as if he was debating something in his mind.
The limo stopped. "Thanks for tonight, I had the most fun I've ever had in… well my life! Thanks again, and I'll see you in the office tomorrow." I smiled at him and opened the limos door.
"… Bella," He spoke. I stopped, and turned to look at him. He was still debating something, I could tell. It took him a while before his mouth opened to speak. "I wanted to ask you if," He paused, and sighed. "Never mind, it's not important."
I was a bit disappointed. I had really hoped Edward was going to ask me on another date- not to be egotistical or anything. It's just, it seemed like that was what he was building up too, and he was so nice to me tonight, nicer than any other guy I've ever dated. Oh well… You can't always win them.
I thanked him again for the night out, and shut the door behind me. My shoulders slumped as I walked back to my apartment for a well needed slumber.