Good evening! Thank you everyone for your fantabulous reviews! I appreciate them and I'll keep them forever in my heart. Anywho, I took my Global regents today. It was semi-easy. I had a 'Bella Moment' walking inside the school. I tripped on the curb and fell flat on my face. Ha! So...I decided to finish up this chapter. I hope you enjoy it. And remember to review!

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Chapter Two: Friendship

Bella - POV

I was awaken from by dreamless sleep by my telephone blaring it's evil ring. Well, It's only evil when it rings at nine o'clock in the morning. Stewie jumped from his place on top the bookshelf and strode over to me as if I was deaf and didn't hear the annoying tone of the phone. I threw the blankets off of me and got up from my futon bed and headed towards the kitchen

"Hello?" I asked groggily as I picked up the phone.

"Bella?" Asked the other person. "Bella, it's Steve."

Steve, my boss at the café down the street. "Hey Steve? Uh, I'm not supposed to work until six..." I said.

"That's actually why I'm calling Bella..." His voice held guilt and nervousness. "You see...profits have been down for the past two months...and I actually have to cut back on a lot of things...including employees..." I remained silent, already knowing what he was going to say. "...I'm so sorry Bella..." That sounded like it was true. "...But I'm afraid we're going to have to let you go..."

I sighed. "I understand, Steve."

"Alright...uh, have a good day, Bella." He said before my ears were greeted with the dial tone.

"Great." I said as I hung up the phone and headed back my futon. I fell back on my fluffy pillow and stared at the ceiling. Stewie came and sat on my stomach.

"What am I going to do, Stewie?" I asked as I stoked his soft fur. He meowed.

I picked him up and set him on the other side of the futon. "I guess today means job hunting." I said to my cat. My eyes traveled to my keyboard. "I'll never finish a song..." I said sadly as I got up and grabbed my towel and slowly walked to the bathroom.

The warm water of my shower was relaxing on my muscles. I used my favorite strawberry scented shampoo while humming the tune of "Strawberry Fields Forever". I make fun of myself for doing that sometimes...

After getting dressed into a pair of ripped jeans and a white v-neck tee shirt, I grabbed a light jacket and my bag and left the house to go to the deli around the corner.

I reached the deli and bought the paper and a bagel with cream cheese. I dragged my uncoordinated feet over to central park.

I found a vacant bench and sat down and began searching through the job listings.

A half hour past and I have only circled two things; a dentist receptionist, and sales clerk at office max. I shook my head and began to skim over the next column. One thing caught my eye.

Personal assistant needed. No prior experience necessary. Job includes scheduling, financing, and helping with errands. If interested please call Alice Brandon between 1pm and 7pm at 914 817 1568.

I shrugged. "Why not?" I mumbled to myself. I made a big circle around it with my red pen.

Afterwards, I went on a walk around my neighborhood searching for 'Help Wanted' signs in windows. That search was unsuccessful. So I retreated back to my apartment.

I walked in and sat myself down at my small kitchen table. I took the newspaper from out of my bag and opened to the circled job listings.

I skipped over the receptionist and the sales clerk ad's and looked straight that the personal assistant ad. I figured it would be fun. Keeping a day planner and a check book shouldn't be too hard...and hopefully this wont take up too much time.

I picked up the phone and carefully dialed the number.

Two rings. "Hello?"Asked a voice. She sounded very young.

"Hi, is this Alice Brandon?" I asked as professionally as I could.

"Uh, yes, this is she. May I ask who is calling?" Alice asked.

"This is Bella Swan...I'm uh, calling about the personal assistant job." I said casually.

"Oh! Hello!" She said happily. "I just have a couple questions for you Miss Bella Swan."

"Sure." I said confidently.

"Okay, Have you ever been in jail?" She asked.

"No." I said. I was a little shocked by her question. However, it seemed reasonable.

"Good. How old are you?"

"Twenty one." I said, hopefully that wouldn't effect my chances of the job.

"Me too!" She sounded very cheerful. "Okay, last one. Have you ever been an assistant before?"

"Well...no. But when I was living with my mother, I always took the role of the mother for her...she was a very free spirit...so I helped a lot with all kinds of stuff...you know, making sure bills get paid...things like that." I said.

"Alright, Bella...Well you sound pretty nice...are you free this afternoon?" She questioned.

"Yes, I am." I said dully.

"Could you meet me at the Dawn Café on112th and 5th at 3:30, so I can give you a proper interview?"

"Sure, that's no problem." I said.

"Great! I'll see you then Bella!" She hung up.

I placed the phone back on it's charger and ran into my living room/bedroom and jumped on my futon couch. Stewie can over and sat down beside me.

"Oh Stewie! I think I might have a job!" I grinned at my cat. "And she sounds very nice too..." I glanced my eyes into the direction of my alarm clock. 2:46.

"Hmm, I better go change into something a little more presentable." I used a fake British accent as I said that. I laughed to myself as I changed my attire into dark wash jeans and a three quarter sleeved blue and white striped collar shirt. I pulled my hair so it was half up, half down. I took a look at myself in the mirror. "Not bad." I said to my reflection.

I took another glance at the clock. 3:02.

"See ya, Stewie!" I yelled before departing outside.

I had came to the conclusion of walking to the café. Seeing as it was not that far, and that it was a beautiful day out why waste it on a cab or the subway?

I finally reached the little café. I had never been there before. But I had past it a couple times. It seemed like a cute little place to sit and chat.

I walked up to the hostess station. "Hello, I'm Bella Swan...I'm meeting Alice Brandon." I said.

She smiled a fake smile. I just knew these types of things. "Right at that table in the back."

"Thank you." I said politely as I proceeded to where she directed me.

I got my first look at Alice. She looked almost like a small pixie. She could not be any taller than 4'11''. She had very short spiky dark brown hair that looked like a supermodel's hair. She was dressed very stylish. I bet it was all designer. She had big hazel eyes and pale skin. She noticed me standing there and looked up. "Are you Bella Swan?" She asked.

I nodded. "Yes, nice to meet you." I said extending my hand. She got up from her seat and shook my hand. We shared a small smile and sat down.

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting long." I said.

"No, no...I got here practically three minutes ago." She laughed.

"Oh okay, that's good." I smiled.

"Alright Bella...let's get down to business." She said with an optimistic smile. "Okay, for this whole personal assistant thing...well...I'm a very unorganized person. All I need is a little help with my plans, like reminding me about parties, events, cocktails, birthdays...and also, my bank account, making sure I don't go over my limit...And maybe assisting me with tidying up my house...You know, someone to help me out with things." She said.

I nodded. "That sounds pretty simple." I said.

"And...I'd be happy to pay you 1,000 a week." She grinned.

"Whoa...a thousand?" I said in disbelief.

"Well, yeah. That's what I was thinking. If you would like me to give you less..." She trailed off.

I laughed. "No, it's just that's a lot for me." I confessed.

She smiled at me. "Alright, I'd like to take you on an...audition, for lack of a better word."

"Audition?" I asked.

"Yes. I have this party tonight, and I need some help picking out a dress for it...So you and I are heading down to Madison Avenue and hitting the shops." She said happily.

I was never one for shopping. I just remained plain and simple. It was what worked best for me. But I really needed this money. And Alice seemed like the kind of person that I could get along with. "Sure, I'd be glad to." I said.

"Yay!" She squealed. "Well...the party starts at nine o'clock, so we have so little time! Let's go!" She jumped out of her seat and grabbed my arm, dragging me out of the café. For a little person, she was very strong.

We spent almost two hours hopping from store to store. Now I was getting a little tired.

I sat outside the dressing room in Banana Republic. Alice stepped out. She was clad in a knee length olive green dress. It was strapless with a silver belt under the bust. It was slightly flowy and it fit her perfectly. "I like that one." I said honestly.

"Really?" She asked looking over herself in the mirror. "I do like it too..." She looked at me and smiled.

"And there's a pair of shoes over there that would match that belt." Oh god, did I really just say that? All this fashion is going to my head.

She looked at me and smiled. "I knew you'd be the one." She had a little twinkle in her eye.

She purchased the dress and we exited the store. She flipped open her pink cell phone. "It's only a little after five...how about you and I get some coffee? My treat." She smiled.

"That sounds good." I agreed.

We walked a couple blocks toward my neighborhood. When I realized we were headed for that Starbucks. I wonder if he was working...

"Bella?" Alice called. She was holding the door open for me. I ran inside and we waited on line. I looked to see if he was at the counter. No, it was a dirty blonde girl who was chewing gum like a cow. I sighed. Alice noticed.

"What's wrong? Don't like Starbucks?" She asked.

"No, I love Starbucks...it's nothing." I covered up.

"Alright." She gave up, but wasn't convinced.

We ordered our coffee's and then sat down at one of the tables. I glanced to my left and it was like the angels in heaven heard my prayer. He was there, cleaning off a table. He looked so adorable in that green apron. They make his eyes stand out even more. His hair is still messy and he could not look any better...

"Bella?" Alice's voice dragged me out of my thoughts.

"Huh?" I asked, still memorized by his presence.

She giggled. "I said, 'Don't you just love Starbucks?'"

"Mmhmm." Was all I could say. I looked over to where he was. His eyes met mine. I looked away quickly and hid my face from him with my hair.

Alice giggled again. "You think he's cute?" It was more of a statement then a question.

"That obvious?" I asked.

"I suppose. I'm good at things like that." She took a sip of her coffee. "So, what's his name?"

"I have no idea..." I said, feeling like a dork.

"Why don't you find out?" She asked. I looked to where he was cleaning the table. He was gone.

"I'm a chicken." I answered truthfully.

"I see..." She said.

After that we finished our coffees with some small talk about our backgrounds and random little things about ourselves. I told her about my song writing dreams. She told me about her love for her boyfriend, Jasper. Small talk.

Afterwards, she walked me back to my apartment, because it was on the way to her house. "Well, this is me." I said as we approached my building.

"It very...homely." She said, unsure.

"To me it is." I smiled.

"So, I'll call you tomorrow and we'll do some more bonding." She smiled.

"Alright, have fun tonight, Alice." I said before walking up my front steps.

"Bella wait!" She yelled. I turned around. She shoved a five dollar bill in my hand. "Go find out his name." She said with a wink.

I rolled my eyes and opened the door to my building.

This was the start of an beautiful friendship.

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