Disclaimer- I don't own twilight or any of the characters but don't we all wish we did.

We pulled up to the hotel and Alice and I jumped out. We went up into the hotel to the front desk to check in.

"Hello my name is Seth how may

I help you?" The man at the front desk asked.

"We need a room for three," Alice said. I looked at her in confusion. She smiled at the clerk, telling him that we'd be back in a minute, and pulled me over to where the elevators were.

"Bella, There's no way we're leaving you alone tonight," she said stubbornly. "I'm going to the house for a minute. I need to pack you some clothes and pick Rose up. We are staying the night with you. No arguments," Alice said firmly.

"Thanks Alice. You're an amazing friend," I said giving her a big hug. "I don't know what I would do without you."

"I know, I'm wonderful," she said laughingly. We walked back over to the front desk and grabbed the key. Alice hugged me again, promising to return as soon as she could. I walked over to the elevator and headed up to the top floor.

When the elevator reached the floor my room was on the doors slid open and I walked out trying to find my room. I started wandering down the halls looking for the right room when I ran into something hard and fell to the ground.

I looked up to see a man towering over me. He was muscular, dark, had short black hair. He looked like he just stepped out of a male swimsuit catalogue.

He held out his hand and helping me to my feet.

"Oh I am so sorry! I am such a clutz," I apologized.

"Oh no, it's ok. It was really my fault. I was um, distracted," he said with a husky laugh.

"My name is Bella what's yours?" I asked shyly

"Jake," he answered with a smile.

"Nice name. Um hey, I'm a little lost. Could you help me find my room? It's room 405."

"Absolutely," he said flashing another amazing smile at me. "Right this way ma'am," he said with exaggerated gallantry. He took my hand and guided me through the hallway, stopping not long after we started at a plain white door with the numbers 405 stenciled across it.

"Well here it is," he said, slowly releasing my hand.

"Well thanks for helping me Jake."

He just smiled, making no move to leave. I opened the door and started to walk in but Jake caught my arm.

"Hey Bella, I have a question for you. Would you like to go out with me on Friday night? If you're still around here,"he asked.

I considered saying no, I had only just met him and didn't know anything about him. But then like lightning, the thought of Edward with that other girl flashed across my mind.

"Yes I will go out with you Friday. Pick me up at eight," I said plastering a bright smile on my face.

He smiled, his whole face lighting up. "Great. See you then."

…XxX…

I heard a faint knock at the door and I jumped up to get it. I flung the door open and Alice and Rose walked in, setting their things down on the beds.

"So Bella, how do you like this hotel?" Alice asked.

"It is amazing. And the people here are even better," I said with a smile, blushing a little as I thought back to my encounter with Jake.

"Bella… what are you not telling us?" Rose asked, eyeing me suspiciously, a smile creeping across her lips.

"Well give me a minute. I was going to tell you," I said rolling my eyes. "So there is this boy, his name is Jake, and I ran into him in the hall. We got to talking and I'm going out with him Friday night!"

Alice and Rose squealed.

"But I didn't tell you the best part. I have and idea that will get Edward back good."

The girls looked at me wide eyed waiting for me to tell them my plan.

"I'm going to call Edward on Thursday and tell him to me at the La Bella Italia, then I'll walk in with Jake and Edward will be crushed."

The girls smiled. "You're an evil genius Bells. Now lets get some rest. We have a lot to work on and we only have three days to make this plan work." Alice said. I helped them unpack and then went to bed.

…XxX…

I woke up and the girls were up eating breakfast. I walked over and sat at the small table. Rose grabbed me a plate off the room service tray and sat down next to me.

"So Bella, are you going to call Edward today?" Rose asked, digging into her plate.

"Yeah I am. I will actually do it right now. Hand me your phone."

"Why what happened to yours?"

"I threw it out the window," I explained. "Don't ask just hand your phone over,"I said when she looked at me incredulously.

She handed me her phone without another word. I flipped it open and dialed Edwards number. He answered on the first ring.

"Hello," he said sadly.

"Edward, its Bella. We need to talk."

I heard him gasp on the other end of the line.

"Bella, I'm so glad you called." His voice sounded more upbeat now.

"I want you to do something for me,"I said.

"Anything," Edward said quickly.

"I want you to meet me at the restaurant la Bella eight 'o clock on Friday."

"I'll be there," Edward answered. "Bella, I wanted to tell you how sorry I am. I didn't kiss her, she kissed me. And I know I should have ended the kiss. I know I hurt you, I never meant to and it kills me that I did. I really screwed up, and I will do anything I can to make it up to you. I love you Bella."

"Goodbye," I replied then hung up. I got up from the table, replaying Edward's words in my head again and again. I wanted to believe everything he'd said, and in a way I did. But there was a bigger part of me that was screaming not to trust him again. I flopped down on my bed, my mind working overtime. I closed my eyes, blocking out the world around me. But when my eyes slid shut all I could see in the murky darkness was Edward wrapped in someone else's arms. I opened my eyes abruptly, the image vanishing from before my eyes, my heart twisting painfully in my chest. And suddenly I didn't have to think anymore. I had made up my mind. I would follow through with my plan.

…XxX…

It was Friday and I was terrified. In just three short hours Jake would be here to pick me up. In just three short hours I would break the heart of the man I loved.

"Bella get in here now!" Alice yelled.

"We need to do your makeup," Rose added.

I walked slowly into the room and sat down for my torture treatment.

"Chill Bella. Go to your happy place ok?" Alice said trying to soothe me.

In my happy place I was with Edward and this whole mess was over. For the twelfth time that night I was seriously contemplating chickening out of this whole ridiculous plan, when Rose told me I was perfect. I stood up and walked over to the mirror.

Alice had dressed me in a knee length strapless blue dress. My hair was down, long soft curls cascaded over my shoulders and my makeup flawless. I couldn't help the small gasp that escaped my lips as I saw my reflection.

"Thank you so much you guys. I look amazing."

"Your welcome" They both said in unison.

I heard a loud knock at the door and winced. It was too late to back out now. Alice shoved me towards the door.

I put my hand on the knob, turning back to look at my friends who smiled encouragingly at me. I took a deep breath and opened the door slowly. Jake was standing in the doorway looking dressed to kill. He looked like he'd just stepped off a magazine cover, and if I hadn't been so sick about what I was about to do to Edward I might have taken the time to appreciate it.

"Wow! You clean up nice," he said nervously, his eyes traveling from my head to my toes.

"Yeah you too," I said quietly.

"Um, thanks. So do you want to head out?"

"Yeah. Let's go."

I waved goodbye to Alice and Rose then headed down the hall, Jake at my side.

When we reached his car he opened the door for me like a gentlemen. "Thank you," I said, flashing him a small tremor of a smile. I slid inside and he shut the door behind me. He walked around to the driver's side and slid in, starting the engine. He pulled out of the parking lot and I felt my stomach drop into the floor.

We pulled up at the restaurant in about 15 minutes. He opened my door for me again then went to go park the car. I walked over and looked through the window of the restaurant. I immediately saw Edward sitting at a corner window. I turned around to leave, unable to bring myself to go in there and break his heart, and ran right into Jake.

"Wow, you really should get your eyesight checked," he teased. "Ready to go inside," Jake asked.

I took a last desperate look around, searching for a way out. Finding no way out I took a deep breath and grabbed his hand. "Lead the way," I said, my voice trembling.

A/N

OK so I am sure people are mad at me because it took so long to update so im sorry. It took so long because I was busy and I had really bad writers block so reviews and ideas are really appreciated. anyhoo hope you enjoyed this chapter the next one will be up soon.

Carolyn