Hey guys, thanks so much for the reviews and alerts and favorites.

For that, i'm typing again today, and updating, so that this chapter can replace the following week's update. 'cause i can't update till Friday.

Mind you, this is the longest chapter to date!

Anyway,

To CrazyForCullen89, these are the answers to your questions. Thanks to her, i realized that i never explained these to you guys.

Numb.1: Why does Tanya always refer to Bella as Edward's cousin?

LittleBells: When Edward asked Tanya about Bella, he didn't dare to say Bella's his friend, 'cause he doesn't want anyone to know that he knows Bella. Moreover, he was afraid that Tanya would ask him how he knew Bella. So he said Bella's his cousin and asked Tanya "I've got a cousin whose name is Isabella Swan. She said she knows you when i mentioned to her about you but didn't say much after that. So do you by any chance, know her too?" Then Tanya started sobbing and crying and saying how Bella treated her "badly".

numb.2: How will Edward give the locket to Bella? I thought you said they belonged in two different timelines.

Edward : LittleBells thinks i should explain this, since i'm the one who figured it out so here you go my dear readers. Okay, Bella and I belong in two different timelines. The day i accidentally placed the "Bitch and I" picture in the diary, i didn't know it could reach Bella. But it seemed that, it did. Bella could receive the picture. Hence, i figured whatever i put in the diary, it can still reach Bella no matter what. I tried my luck and placed the locket in the middle of the diary. Now i just hope that Bella can receive it. My theory is that the diary acts as a connector or bridge to Bella's year and mine.

I hope you guys understand now? If you still don't, pm or leave a review, and i will answer to your question either in the review reply or through the following chapter.

Okay, previously on Love in a Diary,

"Congratulations, you're popular now." I smirked at Tanya before walking pass her.

She sneered, "You're gonna get it from me, Cullen."

I could see students who were walking pass them, called them, "Bitch!"

Mission accomplished.

Bella's POV

"Bella… Bella… Please tell me what I should do to make you come back to your senses." I stared at him, with a blank look.

"Bella?" He waved his hands before me.

"ISABELLA SWAN!!!" he grabbed my shoulders and shook me back and forth.

One thing I always hated was someone shaking my body, and it seemed that, dear brother didn't know about it.

I snapped. "What the hell do you want from me?"

"YES!!!" he did a victory dance before coming back to me.

"Eight words in a sentence!!! The most you have said in the past few weeks. If I knew by annoying you, I would get a reaction out of you, then… I would have done it a long time ago."

"I doubt so…" I raised my eyebrows at him.

Then I looked away, staring into nothingness.

He shook my body again.

"What's your problem, Ian?" I glared at him.

He looked back at me innocently. I wondered if he could have been the assistant leader of the Swan Group, dealing with those scary looking people.

Yeah, I never saw any of them before, but looking at those mafias in the movies, I wouldn't want to have anything to do with them, except for my father and brother.

But then again, they don't freaking look like mafias.

I mean come on, if you look at Ian now, you will think, he's one who's afraid of girls.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have raised my voice at you." I apologized.

"It's okay…" he said, still looking at me with a little fear.

I stared away again, "How long have I been like this?"

"You really want to know?"

"Yup."

"A month…"

Uh huh, a month…. Hold on. I needed the rewind button.

"Did you say a month?" my voice was a little louder than I intended.

He stuttered, "Yeah… erm… a… one month."

"Oh… my… freaking… God!" I covered my mouth. "Bloody hell. No way! Please tell me it's just a joke." I laughed nervously.

"Err sis? It's not. You were like a walking zombie for a month and I had to call the school, saying that you had health issues. I even got a letter from our family doctor, but I warned him not to tell dad. Just remember, when you get to school, if the principal ever ask you what happened to you, just say you've got water in your lungs."

"Okay." I blinked my eyes. "Wow…"

Realization dawned upon me… My brother was the one who stayed by my side for a month patiently.

"I'm sorry, Ian. I really am. I shouldn't have been," he placed a finger on my lips.

"Shh… It's all over now."

"Yeah, it's all over." I nodded my head.

In my heart, the hole was slowly mended. I could feel there was still one tiny little hole left there, but it wasn't as big as before.

It was… bearable.

Now, only the happy memories would be forever etched in my mind while the sad ones? Well, I'm saying goodbye to them.

I decided, once I get back to the dorm, I would tear out the most recent heartbreaking entries but keep the ones where we joke around like real friends.

I looked around the unfamiliar room. "Erm… Ian?"

"Huh?" He was now sitting at the black couch, looking over a stack of papers.

"Where are we? I don't remember my room being so… small."

He laughed. "Nope, we're not at home, though I wanted to bring you home at first. Do you remember our tradition?"

What tradition?

Oh… That. Whenever I change school, my brother would open a club in that area, so that he would have an excuse to visit me more often.

"So, we're now at the apartment above your club?"

"Yeah. Do you want me to show you around?"

"Sure…" He took my hand and led the way.

As we were walking, he pointed around.

"So, the room you were staying at in the past few weeks is my own room, 'cause I couldn't leave you alone in the guest room at night."

"Oh, sorry." I blushed.

"There's nothing to be sorry for, you're my sister, and I'm supposed to take care of you, so, hush."

"Yeah, that's why you're the best brother ever." I stood tiptoed and ruffled his hair.

"Now, that's the guest room, and other than that, this is just a typical apartment."

I nodded my head.

We got out of the apartment and walked down to the level below.

"This is the VIP room, exclusively for VIP members only. And if you want, you can bring your friends here, as those who hang out in this are mostly businessmen or celebrities who are not as crazy as those people at the other room."

I looked around. The room was painted orange and was floored with red carpet, and there was a fully stocked bar at the corner. The couches were either black or dark brown, all leathered. It had a comfortable, romantic feeling with the dim yellow floor lamp.

"Sophisticated."

"Really?"

"Yup."

Then we walked down to the next level, which I knew was the ground level as I could see the entrance.

"This is the main room. Mind you, we own the largest dance floor around this area."

The bar was at one end, while the humongous wooden dance floor was at the other. This room had a classic feeling, though it was equipped with modern amenities.

"Elegant…"

He ruffled my hair, much to my displeasure.

"Hey, you messed up my hair."

"As if you didn't mess up mine."

"What? You look better with that messed up, just got out of bed hair."

"I do?"

I rolled my eyes.

He chuckled.

"Mel!" he called the girl behind the bar and she turned around.

Wow, her looks could rival that of Rosalie's. Blonde hair that was tied up in a high ponytail, crystal blue eyes that could capture anyone's eyes, sexy body figure… She was wearing a black, thick rimmed, glasses.

"What, Swan?" She crossed her arms.

"Ooh, spicy." I teased my brother. Obviously no one uses that word to describe someone, but in my brother and my dictionary, it refers to one who's super hot, yet, fierce.

"I know." He said softly before shouting again. "Can you turn on the lights and play some music?"

"Can't you see I'm busy right now?" She held up the margarita glass she was wiping.

"Yes."

"Call Don to do it instead, can't you see he's just sitting there, listening to his iPod?" she pointed at a dark haired guy sitting at one of the sofas, nodding his head to the beat.

"Of course I can see him, Mel. I'm not blind. I just want you to do it instead. And… We have a guest here, so no need raising your voice at boss."

She hit the margarita glass hard, and broke it. "Ugh!"

Don jumped at the loud scream. "What happened?" He turned around.

"What the fuck?" he said.

"Ask your boss, he pissed me off. Clean up this mess, while I do whatever he wants me to do, just because he wants to show off in front of his toy."

Ian glared at her, "She's not my toy, and you know I don't go around hitting on any random girls ever since that night. How long already? Five fucking months…"

"Hell yeah she's not one of those girls." She scoffed while my brother went over to stand in front of her.

I watched the interesting argument before me with amazement before I decided to cut it out, 'cause both of them were on the verge of tearing each other heads off.

Instead, something unexpected happened.

They made out.

I turned around instantly.

Ian said, "Did you hurt your hand?"

Then only I turned back, facing them.

The concerned look Ian had while examining Mel's hand was… priceless. I wanted so much to take a picture of it and show Papa. It was so full of love, something Ian never showed to any of his ex.

But then again, his ex's were all just flings, for the sake of his playboy status.

I could see her blush. "Nope."

"Don't you do anything that hurts yourself again." He told her.

"Then don't you annoy me anymore."

"Annoying you is the only way to make you talk to me."

Oh God, they are giving me goose bumps.

Thank God, Don decided to clear his throat. "Cut it out, both of you. You remind me of Kate Perry's Hot 'N Cold. Just freaking get together already!"

Both of them turned towards Don and said at the same time. "Shut up, Don."

Then they looked at each other and started laughing.

I walked towards them, "Hello, I'm not invincible." I said, mostly towards Ian.

"Swan, your girl needs you."

Was it a growl I heard that came from my brother? "She's not my girl, she's my sister for goodness sake."

She looked between Ian and me and her eyes were wide open.

"Of course… I'm so sorry I mistook you as his latest thing. I'm Melinda Allen, nice to meet you." She held out her hands.

I shook hers. "Oh it's okay, I get that impression often from his things even though I'm 6 years younger than him. I'm Isabella Swan, but please, call me Bella."

She looked at my brother who gave her a nod and her mouth formed an "O".

"Is there something that I don't know and I should know?"

"Oh, nothing important actually." Mel laughed. "It's just that now I know why your brother named this club, Bella."

"Oh, no you didn't." I looked at Ian.

"Apparently, I did." He said sheepishly.

"Seriously?"

Mel passed me a leaflet. I bounced up and down, suddenly feeling like Alice. "You did!!!"

"Yup, and the next club will be named Louise."

I looked at Ian pointedly, "Excuse me? My middle name isn't Louise, or do you want to tell me you have another sister?"

"Of course not, Louise is Mel's middle name."

I could see her turning into tomato red.

"Okay, I don't want to know whatever that's going between both of you. Just tell me when you guys get together officially, kay? I'm going to make some phone calls and Ian, I think I shall take a look here tonight 'cause I'm inviting my friends over."

"Oh sure… I forgot to call them when you err… recovered."

"You know who I'm referring to?"

"Yeah… Alice, Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett, right?"

"How on earth-"

"They called your cell the other day when they didn't see you in the dorm. They come here every single day, but always to check on you and never gotten to enjoy themselves."

I could feel tears forming in my eyes.

Mel quickly passed a tissue to me.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

I quickly called them and could hear screaming coming from the other line.

"Bella, hold on a second, I'm putting it on speaker." Alice said.

"Belly you're ALRIGHT!!!" Emmett boomed.

"Yeah… I'm sorry I made you guys worry."

"No, it's okay, as long as you're still alive and sane right now." Rosalie teased.

"I'm sorry, I know I was like a zombie. Thanks for washing me up and all, and thanks for being by my side."

Alice giggled while Jasper said, "Bella, you know you have to stop saying sorry and thanking us. That's what friends are for, right?"

"Anyway, you're coming tonight?"

"Aren't you okay already? Why do we need to visit you again?" Emmett said.

I could hear three loud smacks and I laughed.

"Ouch! What's that for?" Emmett shouted.

I quickly said, "Don't worry, Em. This time, you guys can get to enjoy at the VIP room, but I'm sorry, no liquor 'cause you're still under aged."

"Oh damn, but I can drink!"

"Nope… I don't want my brother to get caught by the police." Though I bet the police are looking for the head of the Swan Group and I quote from my brother, "Don't worry little sis, we outsmart them."

Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Okay guys, see you later. Bye!"

"Bye, Belly!" Emmett shouted.

I laughed and said louder, "Come in."

I saw Mel entering the room.

"Hey!"

"Hi Bella!"

I patted the seat by the bed and she walked over, smiling all the while. Then all of sudden, her gaze went over to the nightstand. I followed it, and saw what she was looking at.

Why didn't I see it? Bella, you're so not observant! Papa and Ian wouldn't like it. Stay focus to your surrounding next time!

She took the picture and sat beside me.

"I can't believe he kept this." She touched the picture.

I waited, 'cause I knew she would continue and surely, she did.

"I bumped into your brother five months ago, in the bookstore. We got along very well even though we just met, but it was as though we knew each other for a long time. He told me he's here for business, little did I know he was the owner of this club. Then, we had a one night stand. The next day, I got up before he did 'cause his cell rang. I was afraid it was something regarding his business, so I helped him answer it. The girl said baby, and Iannie in a sexy tone, though she failed in it."

"So, you got mad?"

"Yeah. I told her, Ian was still sleeping, and she scolded me."

I knew who she was right then, the annoying slut. I could very well remember what she told me the other day when I helped Ian pick up his call.

"Let me guess, she said, oh, I'm sorry, my husband is just using you to make me get mad. He's not serious about you, there are many girls who got hurt 'cause he left them right after they had one night stand."

"Yeah! How'd you know?"

I laughed, "She thought I was Ian's girlfriend, but little did she know, I'm Ian's sister. Without my approval, she will never ever be a part of Swan's family."

Mel gulped and I could see her face turned pale.

I decided to help out my brother a little. "Mel, you're the only girl I approve to be Ian Swan's girlfriend, and soon to be wife. I know my brother was a playboy, but looking at him while he was examining your hand just now, I knew you were the one. Don't get me wrong, I did think he's still a playboy, 'cause he never mentioned anything about you. My brother's shy, he never wanted to show the weak side of him, hence the playboy lifestyle. But just now, what I saw was an eye opener. He's willing to change for you, and I could see he wasn't lying about not having a girl for five months. Trust me, I'm a living lie detector."

With this, she laughed.

"I know he's not lying. But, what if he just wants me 'cause I'm hard to get? He explained to me when he woke up that day, and also when I found out he's my boss. But I told him off, and he started annoying the hell out of me ever since. I always made sure he didn't get his way, and if I say yes now, I don't know what'll happen in the future. What if he leaves me for another girl? What if he doesn't want me anymore? What if he meets someone prettier? What if he can't stay put with one girlfriend?"

I could see her starting to panic.

"Mel, calm down. Firstly, he really loves you, I could see it from his eyes. Secondly, my brother might look like a bad ass and a brainless playboy, but once he put down that façade, he's a real sweetie. Didn't you see it? He's very gentle towards you. And last but not least, I will personally make his life like hell if he ever hurts you. Besides, if you don't risk it, you won't get to know whether my brother is serious about this or not. Who knows, you might regret not accepting him?"

"True… But I doubt he will ask me now since we keep getting into argument whenever we talk."

"Not argument, more like kissing." She blushed instantly and I laughed.

"He'll ask tonight, I just know it. Now, we just need to get you looking sexy tonight."

"Very funny Bella, my uniform aint' that sexy."

"Hey, I own this club too, it's my name! So I'm now giving you permission to take leave."

She rolled her eyes.

"Okay, okay. I'm going to wash up and then we're going to ask permission from my brother and then we're going to shop."

"Shopping?"

I gave her the duh look.

After getting ready, I grabbed my bag, making sure my wallet had money and credit card, and headed out of the apartment. Once at the main room, a.k.a. ground floor, I went over to the bar. "Ian, she won't be working tonight and I'm taking her shopping. I mean, she's fetching me to the shopping mall."

My brother rolled his eyes. "Whatever. By the way, you don't need car, just walk down the road and the mall is just there."

"So near?!?!"

"If not, how did I get so many customers?"

"Let's go Mel!" I ignored my brother and pulled Mel out of the club.

She took me to the mall and once at the oh-so-familiar place, I quickly pulled her to my favorite shop.

I knew what suited her and quickly grabbed a few dresses for her. "Take it and try. We need to be quick 'cause we don't have enough time. You need to go for spa, pedicure, manicure, get your hair done … Then you'll need a pair of heels and oh right, lingerie and baby dolls! Don't worry, I'm going back to the dorm tonight!"

I looked back at Mel, who was standing there, not moving at all. "What are you waiting for? Go try them on!"

"Bella, I can't afford these clothes, even though your brother pay me quite some money, but it's only enough to pay for my sister's college fees and the bills." Then she quickly covered her mouth, as though she said something wrong.

"Pretend that you didn't hear them."

"Mel!!! You should've told my brother earlier. He would definitely help you out."

"That's the problem, I don't want his money."

"I don't know anything, that's between both of you, but I'm going to tell him no matter what. So, just act as if you're the birthday girl today, and I'm showering you with gifts."

"But-" She pouted.

"No buts."

Finally I managed to doll up Mel with the help of Rosalie and Alice.

When my brother knocked on the door, we even teased her, "Go make him drool."

She laughed and i gave her a hug. "I guess I will see you next time."

"I'm so glad to be your friend, Bella. Take care, and remember, if you've got any problem, just give me a call, i'm all ears!"

I patted her back, "Sure, you too. If my brother ever hurt you, just tell me, and I will come straight here and we shall see what I want to do then. Take care, sister in law."

Then three of us got out of the room. "Ian, I guess I won't see you tonight. Thanks for everything, and make sure you treat her nicely if not, you know what I'm capable of right?"

He gulped. "Of course, I will. You worry about yourself first, little girl."

I stuck my tongue out at him, "I'm seventeen, please."

"Whatever."

I took this opportunity to tiptoe and ruffle his hair before bolting out of the apartment and shouted, "Bye Mel!!!"

When we got to the VIP room, I could see Emmett staring at the liquor in the bar, on the verge of drooling.

"Teddy, do you want one shot?"

He looked at me, "Please, Belly?"

I laughed, "No problem."

I looked at Shaun who was the bartender at the VIP room. By now, I knew each of them by name. "Shaun, give him one shot of-" I paused for a moment.

"Fruit punch." I laughed.

Emmett pouted, "I thought you were giving me one shot? Shouldn't it be beer or whatever alcohol?"

"Yes, I didn't say one shot, but I was referring to the fruit punch."

He sniffed. "Why do I have such a bad friend?"

I winked at Shaun and he took my signal. "Here you go, buddy."

Emmett took it even though he didn't seem to like the idea of a fruit punch. But I think he would want more of it after he took a sip.

Just as I expected, once he took a sip, he looked up at me. "This is-"

I said, "Shh… Yes it is. Happy?"

He boomed and hugged me, "You're the best sister ever!"

Ian tapped on his shoulder from behind, "Who said she's your sister?"

Emmett looked behind and gulped.

Everyone broke into fits of laughter.

We had a great night of dancing, talking and laughing together.

All of us were exhausted. Rosalie and Alice got into their dreamland immediately without changing their clothes and removing their makeup. Let's just say they wouldn't be pleased with themselves the following day.

After getting ready for bed, I walked towards the nightstand and unlocked it.

I could see the leather diary got thicker and wondered what made it like this.

Once I got hold of it, I realized something was in between the diary.

I opened and a locket dropped onto my lap.

I held it, it was so lovely.

On it engraved 'I'm sorry' while the back of it was '3Ed'.

I could feel tears well up in my eyes, knowing that he bought the locket just for me.

I opened it, and realized he put his picture on one side.

Honestly, when I saw his picture the other day, I didn't look at him properly, just one glance.

Now that I looked at his picture, words could not describe how good looking he is. I couldn't believe this hottie is my best friend.

Then I read what he wrote in the past few weeks.

I got angry when I read that he was a playboy, but calmed down when I realized why he didn't tell me at first. I laughed when I read of how he took revenge on Tanya, I sobbed when I read of how sad he was that I wasn't replying him, when I read of how hard was it to him to continue a normal life when I'm ignoring him, but mostly, I sobbed. I was really excited when I read of how he never ever said sorry to anyone except his biological and adoptive parents. Know why?

Dear Bella,

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Please do forgive me. I realize I've never wrote 'I'm sorry' or even 'I apologize', not until I heard the song "Sorry seems to be the hardest word".

I've never said sorry to anyone in my entire life, except to both my biological and adoptive parents. Please do know that you do hold an important place in my heart.

I miss you.

Edward

p.s. I hope you like the locket, and you can remove my picture if you want. I just put it there for fun.

I decided to forgive him.

So I wrote,

Dear Edward,

I'm sorry I couldn't reply you. It wasn't because I didn't forgive you, but I was with my brother for one whole month, without the diary. And you won't want to know why, I'm serious.

Apology accepted and thanks for the gift. It's beautiful.

Bella

p.s. I love it, and no, I didn't remove your picture, but rather, I'm going to put mine on the other side tomorrow.

I put the diary back to the drawer, and locked it.

Tying the necklace around my neck, I kissed the locket before getting into bed.

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