Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight! Just some characters included in this fictional story…

A/N: Hi sorry for the late update. I've been so caught up with school lately. Biology sucks… at least Twilight helped with my mitosis thingy. LOL! So, enjoy chapter 7. Hope you like it. Thanks so much for the reviews by the way.

BPOV

Please tell me he isn't here…… Oh great here he comes. I smile that business smile I give to those acquaintances I never wanted to see again. I was standing beside the waiting chairs, waiting for a friend who rudely interrupted my plans for the day….

His private jet turns off and out he comes in all his rich and handsome glory. Truth to be told, he is gorgeous….. Just not my type, I like bronzed hair guys. (A/N: Yamashita Tomohisa's Pic is in my profile. Please check it out!)

"Konnichiwa Isabella. You look lovely as usual." He said with his heavy Japanese accent as he walked towards me. He tried to hug me but I stepped away and gave out my hand instead. He looked a little disappointed but hid it with a smile.

"Mr. Yamashita. I didn't expect you to be here. I got your call this morning; I was actually hoping that you'll be in LA. Change of plans?" I said as I began to walk towards the exit where a limo was waiting for us. He smiled then handed me a folder that his secretary was carrying.

"This will be your gateway to Japan's entertainment industry." He said he opened the door of the limo himself. I stepped in and so did he. He ushered me to open the folder. Then I saw a blue print of what seemed like another building similar to the one I handle in LA.

"You want me to have a station in Japan? I'm just planning to export, remember?" I said as I returned the folder back to him

"Nothing is stopping you Isabella….. I will help you. You have nothing to lose. I will fund everything, just stay in Japan for a few months." He replied, handing me the folder.

"I'll think about it… but this better not have anything in return except for money and partnership." I warned seriously.

"Isabella. Forget about what I told you a couple years back. I've moved on." He said as he looked away from me and smoothened his suit. I have no idea if I should believe him or not, my instincts tell me I shouldn't.

"I'll think about it. But since I've known you since college, I trust you." I said with full sincerity. Something might have happened between us which we both, I think, accidently did but that still didn't put a strain in our friendship. I hope.

"I'll be staying in Seattle for a couple days, have dinner with some friends, meet new people. How about you? Didn't you come here for that high school reunion?" he suddenly asked.

"Well yes… but I'm doing some work here but I'll be back in L.A in two days." I said as the limo approached the hotel.

"Would you like to go down and have a drink? I heard this hotel has good—"

"I'm sorry, I have to go. I'll just transfer to my limo. I hope I see you in L.A sometime." I said cutting him off. He looked down and shoved his hands into his pockets. I could tell he was really disappointed.

I saw him frown slightly but quickly changed it into a smile. "Yeah, of course I'll………. look forward to it." He said, trying to be enthusiastic. I got out of his limo and gave him a smile, thinking that it would cheer him up a little. I walked towards the limo where Bennett was waiting for me to enter and turned back to him to wave goodbye.

He gave out a smile and a slight bow, which I returned to show respect.

"You could rest after you've dropped me off." I informed Bennett. He nodded and opened the door. I got inside the limo and decided to call Charlie since I didn't tell him that I was going to Seattle.

"Hello?" I heard a sleepy Charlie say. I just had to laugh at that, his habits never changed, a siesta is a must after his meals, and then followed by some afternoon replays from NFL or whatever.

"How are you doing dad? I'm in Seattle, just called to tell you that. I'll be coming home a little later. Tell Maggie to cook something good for you." I said as the limo started to move.

Maggie is my housekeeper….. Well… was actually. I sent her to live with Charlie after his retirement a few years back. She's been very helpful to Charlie especially when he was shot just before he retired. She's a Professional who attended classes just to learn how to be a housekeeper and used to live in London but moved to the states shortly after her husband died.

"Okay. Just promise me you'll spend sometime with me before you go back to L.A…. and before I visit your aunt in Hawaii." He said the last part rather cheerfully.

"That's for sure. I'll see you tonight. Bye Dad." And with that I hung up the phone. I gave out a sigh and tried to relax on my seat. And then I suddenly thought about Edward and my life a decade ago….

He seemed to feel the frisson…. If not, well I did. It was just like before, everything was one-sided, which also included Alice and the others. Whenever I see Edward and the gang… I feel so intimidated and so out of place.

They were all beautiful, saying their genes were perfect would be an understatement. They all wore fashionable clothes while I wore extra large t-shirts and baggy pants that I got on sale.

Though money wasn't that much of a problem for me and Charlie, I still couldn't bring myself to bother Charlie. Like my old truck for example. Charlie insisted of buying me a new one, a car that wouldn't make me late or make it hard for me to change its tires every now and then. But I know of his sacrifices for me, which of course, Renee couldn't take.

She, my mother I mean, left Charlie because he wasn't giving her the life she wanted. Yes we had a house, we paid the bills, Charlie was respected, but that didn't seem to be enough for her.

Renee, frankly speaking, is ungrateful of what she had. She wanted to shop everyday, tiffany and co., Prada and Dior were her choice most of the time. And Charlie, being the simple Chief of Police of a small town couldn't grant her wishes, even if he wanted to.

And so she left. Then it was just Charlie and me. We were content with our lives; I met Alice and Edward during kindergarten and the Hales when they moved here during first grade.

Renee tried to get me once she became engaged with Phil. Phil was a major league baseball player and a trust fund kind of guy which took spending to the extreme, much to Renee's comfort. He gave her everything she wanted and she would constantly compare Charlie and Phil. I went to Phoenix with her for a few years but decided to come back to Forks just before middle school.

Then before I realized it… the day of that graduation party came. Alice and Rosalie were really excited and wanted to give me a makeover, but of course I ran away. I was scared that even if they dressed me in the most beautiful clothes I would still be ugly.

Back then you could say I was insecure to the point that I hid myself in oversized hoodies and textbooks.

"Miss Isabella, were here." Suddenly my chain of thoughts was broken from the sound of the limo door opening. I didn't realize that we were already back home. I stepped out of the limo and was welcomed with a bone crushing hug by Emmett.

"Em—mett…….. I can't… brea—the" I said gasping for air. He let me go and patted my head…. Like a dog.

"Wow Emmett, I feel like a dog." I said as I heard his booming laugh. I couldn't help but laugh, until I saw what Emmett was holding.

He must have caught me staring at it and spoke. "You smoke Bella?" Emmett said as he took a last swing and threw the cigarette on the ground. I saw my limo leave and looked back at Emmett.

"I do, sometimes. It just takes the stress away but I try not to. And besides no one knows." I said in a whisper.

"Well, if Rosalie sees me smoking, I'll be dead. Now come on, I'll bet they'll be thrilled to see you." He said as he put an arm over my shoulders and dragged me inside.

"Why are you guys here exactly? I mean, I don't mind but, why?" I asked as we came near the door.

"Charlie invited us over for some dinner. Esme cooked some shepherd's pie and wanted to share it with Charlie so yeah, here we are. Now hide behind me." he pulled me behind his back trying to hide me which was surely accomplished.

"Look who I found outside!!" Emmett announced as he opened the door. The room fell silent as Emmett turned around to reveal me.

"Bella! I thought you were coming home late? But no worries I always have extra servings." Esme said as she approached me and gave me a motherly hug. Alice, Jasper and Rosalie were all seated on the couch while Charlie and Carlisle were casually talking in the dining room.

"Where's Edward?" I suddenly blurted out without even thinking about it. Alice's, Rosalie's and Jasper's heads suddenly turned to look at me, and being the chirpy pixie she is, Alice came rushing over me and started poking my sides.

"You miss him don't you? I know you do!" she shouted in my ear while jumping up and down. I covered my ears and rushed towards the couch only to be followed buy Alice.

"Confess! I know you still have feelings for Edward…" she demanded now a bit serious. It was now only the two of us in the living room. Esme called Jasper and Rosalie to help set up the table and left the two of us to talk.

"I promise I won't tell and besides Edward's not here. He went to some charity thingy, now never mind that! Do you or don't you?" she looked at me with so much anticipation that I felt guilty if I said no.

"Yes… I do. But I'm sure he doesn't feel the same way." I whispered as looked at my feet. Alice grabbed both my shoulders and forced me to look at her.

"How would you know? I'll help you. You've waited so long just to tell him about how you felt. When you got embarrassed by everyone and left, Edward was in a zombie state. He studied and studied until that was all he did, he was even humming to himself half of the time. I wouldn't want that to happen… to either of you." Alice whispered as her hands tightened on my shoulder. I could feel her hurt; she was affected by all this, and probably everyone.

"Okay. I'll do it. I'll take initiative." I decided as I stood up and hugged Alice. "That's the answer I want to hear!" She said, all cheered up.

"Alice. What do we do?" I asked, curious.

"That, I have no idea." She said as she slumped back on the couch.

A/N: sorry! I'm really sorry. I've been busy so I haven't updated, but never mind that. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for reading. Please give me ideas on what Bella should do; I'm really starting to get blank. So, thanks again and till the next chapter!