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Was the previous chapter really that bad? *tears* But anyway... On to the next chapter.

But before that, previously on Love in A Diary,

"Mel, do you have at least 10 thousand in your bank?"

"Yeah, I think I do, for emergency purposes."

"Then, that's it. Mel, you needn't move out of the apartment and you two, can stop fighting."

"Why?" both of them asked.

"'Cause I've got an idea." I winked.

When I opened the diary, only to find out Bella replied me, I was shouting "Yes!" like a man winning a lottery.

Nothing could ever describe how happy I was when I saw her handwriting again. It was euphoria…

When I read the first line, it broke my heart. Did I hurt her so badly?

Obviously… She even said she was with her brother in a month, which meant she skipped school, moron.

Even saying a thousand times I'm sorry wouldn't be enough. I could only show her how much I care for her as time passes by.

Absolutely, that would be my aim. To make Bella happy!

Every single day, I kissed the locket before going to bed.

One day, I realized something was missing. It was Bella's picture.

However she told me she wasn't giving me her picture, and I was really disappointed and sort of down for those few days.

I quote, "I'm just a plain, ordinary, girl next door. Brown hair, brown eyes… Nothing special…"

I strongly disagreed because I knew, even if Bella's looks isn't beautiful, her soul and her heart shouts "I'm pretty!"

However, I let her be as I didn't want to lose this friendship over small issues ever again.

For one whole month, we talked like before, but our friendship was growing stronger with each passing second.

To everyone else, it might be weird having one whom you never met before as a friend. But to me, it wasn't.

This was exactly the friendship I needed, not those I-sticking-with-you-'cause-you're-really-famous sort of friend.

Well, it was the cost that I had to pay in order to protect myself from the manipulative people. However, I did have one true friend in school.

"Hey, Edward." The girls giggled as I walked pass them.

"Hello, ladies." I smiled at them, though I was a little irritated. It was the 50th time I was saying it for the day.

I headed to the library, finding Seth sitting at one corner. It was quite weird that people don't mix with Seth even though I'm really close to him.

That's cause they have no idea you're close to Seth, since Seth is always at places away from the crowd, like for example, where you're at right now.

I hit his back in a friendly gesture. "Hi, Seth."

"Ouch." He turned around. "Hey, Ed."

"Playing online games again?" I asked.

"No… I'm trying to brush up my Photoshop skills." He continued looking at his laptop's screen.

"Hmm… Photoshop huh?"

"Yup."

"So…" I looked at his screen, not knowing what he was doing. "What are you good at right now?"

"Err… You know, those graphic designs. I sort of mastered it. Now, I'm trying to put replace theses faces" He pointed towards a couple who was hugging each other, smiling radiantly. "With these two faces."

"Oh… Seth, you do remember we're going out for dinner later, right?"

"Yeah, is it time already?" He looked at his watch.

"No, it's not. I'm just reminding you, in case you forget."

"No, I won't forget." He laughed. "Even though I'm currently busy with this software, I'll definitely remember when it's time to eat."

I ruffled his hair. "Yes bro, I know how you can't live without five meals a day."

"Correction to that, it's six meals now."

I gulped. "Won't you ever be full?"

"I don't think so…"

I shook my head at how weird my good friend was then decided to leave him to his work while I went to search for a few books to occupy myself with.

All of a sudden, I tripped over a book.

Ah… The consequence of reading book while walking…

I quickly looked around. "Thank God, there's no one." I mumbled to myself.

While I got up, the locket came into view, and I instantly remembered the encounter I had with my mum a few days ago.

[flashback]

I got out of my silver Volvo, and headed into the house.

"Mum, I'm home!" I shouted.

I looked around. Definitely the garden…

"I'm at the garden!" she shouted back and I smirked. I knew it…

I slid open the glass door and jogged over to where my mum was. "Need help?"

"No, it's okay. Five minutes and I'm all done!" She looked up at me.

"So, are we eating in for lunch? Please say yes. I'm so sick of the food outside and I really miss your cooking."

"Oh really, son? I remembered someone once said…"

"That was long time ago." I said in a softer tone. "You must admit those days your cooking was… still bearable, but not excellent."

She laughed and I just smiled at her, happy to be myself while I was with my mum.

"Okay, I'm done." We walked into the house while she cleaned up and took out our lunch from the microwave.

"My favorite…." I stared at the food.

"Yes." She nodded her head and passed to me the plates.

When I was about to take the plates, she stopped and placed them on the counter nearby.

She walked close to me and took out my chain, holding the locket.

"You're wearing a chain…" she stared at the locket.

"Yeah… I… uh…" I stuttered.

"For years, I've been asking you to wear one that holds our family picture, and yet you've been declining. Care to explain why you're wearing it know?" She looked at me and gave me the I-know-what-you're-thinking smile.

"It's just a locket, mum." I took the locket from her and placed it on the inside of my clothes, not wanting her to take a look at it for another second.

"Hmm… Ah never mind. I'm sure you'll tell me in due time, but don't forget, you've got an arranged marriage."

I groaned. "It's not what you think it is-"

"But you don't even know what's in my mind." She smirked at me.

Pawned…

[end of flashback]

I smiled and headed to where Seth was sitting.

A few hours later, I stretched and realized my stomach was grumbling.

Why didn't Seth tell me it's time to eat? He's always the one who gets hungry first.

I looked at him and laughed.

He was sleeping, and drooling. Then I heard a snore.

I patted his shoulder. "Seth, wake up."

He swatted my hands away and continued sleeping.

I hit his back harder.

No response.

I shook his body repeatedly.

No response.

I took his book and hit his head.

Still… No response.

I took out my iPod and placed one ear bud in his ears and tuned the volume loudest.

He shot up instantly and took off the ear plug.

"My goodness, Edward. What'd you think you're doing?" he pressed his ear.

"Trying to wake you up." I said while keeping my stuffs.

"But you don't have to make me deaf right?"

"Others methods didn't work."

"Bull shit."

"I'm serious. I hit you so many times, and yet you're still sleeping soundly."

"Really?" he looked at me while packing up his books and laptop.

I nodded my head.

"Kay, let's go for dinner."

After dinner, where Seth made a big fuss over how small portion the food was, I headed back to my room.

Once I got ready for bed, I opened my diary.

Darling Edward!

I need help. You asked about how was my surprise visit to my brother's club? Well, it sucked. They're in the midst of arguing, and when I reached there, Mel was packing up.

Let's just say both of them are real stubborn. Mel doesn't want to use Ian's money, but Ian insists that Mel can use his money anytime. He even paid Mel's sister's college fees without Mel knowing.

Hence, the argument and the moving out…

Anyway, I managed to stop Mel from leaving the apartment. To me, such small issues shouldn't ruin their relationship.

Now I'm having her 10,000. So I was wondering maybe, just maybe, you can help me check out which lottery or share I should buy.

I know this isn't right, but I just want to save their relationship, and the only way I could think of is, let Mel win her money all by herself.

Bella

Should I help her?

It might be wrong in terms of those norms and destiny shit, but I had to help…

From what I read, Bella really adore Mel as her friend and sister in law, even though Mel and Ian weren't married yet.

I decided and smirked while writing.

Bella,

I'm sorry to hear that they're arguing. But, that'll end soon.

I've decided that… I will help you, but in one condition. Can I have your picture, please? You give me the picture, and I will give you the info on shares and lottery.

Anyway, just to brighten your day. Remember Seth, the only real friend I told you I have in school? Well… He sleeps like a pig, and whatever method I used to wake him up, he just doesn't. I hit him so hard that I thought I cracked my hand (Just joking), and I shook him so violently. But still, he continued sleeping. Only when I let him listen to loud music then he woke up.

And… Now he eats 6 meals per day instead of the usual 5. I wonder how stretchable his stomach is…

So, what's your answer?

Love,

Edward

The following morning, I was really fidgety.

After doing my research in the library, Seth looked at me. "Edward, are you alright?"

"Yeah… Yeah… Of course I am." I answered mostly to assure myself.

I was actually really excited.

I knew, Bella would definitely be willing to give me her picture.

I stopped. "Seth? I don't feel well. I think I'm going back."

"Sure… Rest well."

I nodded my head and walked back to my room quickly.

I threw my backpack aside and grabbed the diary.

True enough, an envelope fell to my table when I opened it.

With the envelope in hand, I read.

Edward,

You know me too well, don't you? If that's the case, you're real smart ass.

So here you go. Better appreciate it as I took such a long time just to look for the right picture. Damn, I'm not even photogenic.

Okay, since you've got the picture already, where's my lottery and shares?

Bella

I put aside the envelope as I knew I wouldn't have time to reply her once I see the picture.

I wrote back to her and also told her I hadn't look at her picture yet. Then, I tore open the envelope.

I held the picture gingerly, and took it out slowly.

It was like a suspense.

And my heart was beating so rapidly, as the picture came to sight.

When I could finally see her face, my stomach did a flip.

Plain, and ordinary? No way man!

She's so gorgeous… Her long hair that curled in the end cascaded her back. Her eyes… They were so mesmerizing, so deep, so full of emotions.

When my gaze came to her lips, I licked my own lips involuntarily. And her body was sexy as hell…

Pervert!

"No, I'm not." I mumbled.

Yes you are. A sick pervert.

I ignored the annoying voice in my head.

I knew I was staring at the picture for so long when I called Seth.

"Seth?"

"Mmm?" he answered groggily.

I looked at the time. Shit, 3 am.

"Are you sleeping? I'm so sorry to disturb you. Never mind, I shall talk to you later in the morning."

"No, it's okay. Need help?" he yawned.

What a great friend.

I told him what I wanted and he said yes.

Ah, I'm so glad!

I smiled.

Finally, I could have a picture of Bella in my locket. Finally, I could have a picture of Bella and I together, photoshopped by dear Seth.

Stalker. Crazy fella.

"Shut up." I told my inner voice.

I closed my eyes, and right before I fell asleep, I realized.

I was starting to fall in love with Isabella Swan, a friend I have yet to meet from the past. I had to see her face to face, I had to know her in person.

Heck, I wanted so badly for her to be my girlfriend.

Another fling?

"Damn you, I'm talking about those type of relationship, where you go from dating to marriage." I muttered.

So, did you guys find out anything abnormal about how they're writing to each other?

It's a short chapter i know. Sorry!

The next few chapters will be interesting. Because what you guys' been waiting for, will/might happen. XD That's all i'm telling you.

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Love,

LittleBells.