20th February 2009

Edward's POV

I was walking down a dark street, not knowing exactly where I was. Looking around, I saw that there wasn't a single soul around.

All of a sudden, a strong wind that made my hair stood at its end swept across the street.

"Hey handsome…" a soft voice spoke from behind. A girl…

I stopped and thought, who could it be?

I turned around, and there stood Isabella Swan, under the street light. To say she's pretty is an understatement. She's more than gorgeous. Her warm chocolate brown eyes that could make me drown in them were looking at me, with adoration.

Sure enough she was beautiful in the pictures she sent to me, but getting face to face with her… Wow… She took my breath away.

"Why? How?" I stuttered, not able to form a sentence. Stupid Edward. Can't you speak properly. Why are you embarrassing yourself in front of the one you love?

She laughed… at my expression, I assumed. I closed my eyes. That laugh, I could never ever get bored of it.

"Aren't you surprised that I'm here, love?" She winked.

"Love?" I gasped.

She crossed her arms. "What?" She asked with annoyance. "Don't you dare to tell me you forgot that I'm your girlfriend, mister."

Girlfriend? She said yes to me!!!

"But I thought you were still in the other timeline."

She rolled her eyes. "I've been in this timeline since four years ago."

I frowned. Four years? Why can't I remember anything?

She shook her head and walked towards me with a smirk. Okay, that doesn't look good.

With each step she took, I walked backwards, until my back hit the wall. Damn!

Her fingers traced my face, and she pulled my shirt forcefully towards her and whispered. "Maybe this would make you remember."

Her lips crashed onto mine. After a few seconds, my hands found their way to her waist eventually. The kiss was much better than what I had before. Well, obviously, it's Bella we're talking about!

She broke it first to catch her breath while my lips kissed a trail down her neck.

All of a sudden, I heard a ringing sound from afar. And it became louder, and louder till I jolted forward.

My eyes scanned the surrounding, which turned into my bedroom in a blink of eye.

A dream… It was a dream… But heck, it was a good one.

I let out a loud sigh, and looked at my alarm clock, which cut off my perfect dream, where Bella and I were making out in God knows where.

I'd rather live in my dream than waking up. In reality, Bella hadn't been giving me a reply, nor did I see that handwriting which belonged to some other people in the diary again.

I rubbed my face in annoyance, and headed to the washroom to take a long hot bath.

When I was passing by the living room, I thought I saw some beautifully wrapped boxes lying on the table. Hmm… Whose birthday?

"Morning, mum." I kissed her cheek before opening the refrigerator to grab the milk carton.

"You mean, afternoon?"

"Right, it's 12 already." I laughed, feeling a little stupid and guilty that I've slept late yet again.

"Oh, by the way, happy birthday!" she gave me a hug.

"Birthday?" I asked, confused.

She looked at me worriedly. "Edward, are you alright? It's the 20th of February."

I nodded and smiled at her. "I'm fine mum. Just that I thought I saw that it was 19th, today."

She nodded and seemed to believe me

20th, huh…12 in the afternoon…

Something was telling me that I was supposed to be some other places right now.

"Fuck!"

"Edward, watch your word. Even though it's your birthday-"

I cut her off. "Sorry, mum! But I'm in a hurry, I've got an important lunch. I promise, there won't be another time."

"But we're having lunch with the lawyer and the girl later."

I frowned. "What girl?"

"The girl you're going to get married to?" She looked at me as though it was an obvious answer.

"Oh, right. I almost forgot." I rubbed the back of my neck. "I'll just eat something light, and will be there to meet you guys at two."

She opened her mouth and I cut her off again. "Don't worry, I won't be late."

I ran upstairs and grabbed my wallet, cell phone, and car keys.

Sure enough, there were missed calls. I ran out of the house, shouting a "Bye, mum" before getting into my Volvo.

The phone rang again and I picked it up. "I'm sorry, Jasper! I forgot that we're meeting up for lunch today. I'll be right there in 5 minutes."

He laughed. "Fine, since you're the birthday boy, I shall forgive you. Anyway, just to let you know, I'm wearing a white, grey stripped button down shirt, and jeans. "

I chuckled. "Dress shirt? Isn't it too formal?"

He groaned. "It's all my girlfriend's idea. By the way, you wouldn't mind if she join us after her shopping spree, would you?"

"Of course I don't. Anyway, I'm just wearing a jeans and a black shirt."

"Casual much…"

"Right, see you later."

I quickly found a parking, and got out of the car.

On the way to the restaurant, I was anxious about this internet friend that I was about to meet for the first time.

Emodude, he was. Then, as we got to know each other better, I later found out that his real name was Jasper. But we never exchanged our pictures, for we knew that meeting up was much better.

Hence, here I was, entering the restaurant, scanning through the crowd.

Finding him was really easy. The honey blonde hair dude with a dress shirt certainly stood out among the crowd of people who were all in normal casual wears.

I walked over to him. "Jasper?"

"Edward?" was his reply as he extended his hand out.

I nodded and shook his hand before taking a seat opposite him.

The waitress came over and asked, or more like whispered, "May I take your order?"

Jasper raised an eyebrow. "Pardon?"

"What drinks would you like to have?" She blushed and asked, a little louder this time.

"Where's the menu?"

The girl's eyebrows creased before she realized the menus were still in her hand.

"Oh, sorry. Here- Here you go." She stuttered.

I could see Jasper coughing, to cover up his laugh and shook my head. Is he flirting?

"One coffee and this." He pointed at the menu.

I scanned the menu for something light, but couldn't seem to find any.

"A dark coffee will do." I smiled at the waitress, mostly to apologize for the way Jasper acted before.

"Dude, do you realize that one smile will make her hyperventilate when she gets to the kitchen later?"

I rolled my eyes.

"No? The way you teased her just now could've given her a heart attack. Didn't you see how red she was?"

He laughed. "I was trying to save her from you. Obviously she had her eyes on you only. Come on, didn't you realize?"

I shook my head.

"Perhaps you were too busy fantasizing the girl that you didn't know others are drooling at you."

Once he said the girl, my heart stopped beating for a while. She still didn't reply me…

I guessed the shift in my mood was clear when Jasper apologized. "Sorry, I didn't mean it that way."

"It's okay." I forced a smile.

After that, our conversation went on and on, until a petite girl with dark spiky hair leaned over and kissed his cheek.

She turned towards me and extended her hand, "You must be Edward."

I nodded and shook her tiny hand.

"Edward, this is my girlfriend, Alice."

"The shopaholic." I muttered under my breath and almost fainted when I saw the bags placed next to Jasper's seat.

She reached over one of the bags, and handed one to me. "Happy birthday!" She grinned.

I stared between her, Jasper and the bag. "No, no, no… You shouldn't… This is…"

She then gave me a pout that I was sure was one of her tricks in getting everything the way she wanted. I sighed in defeat. "Thanks… And I'm paying for the meal this time."

She giggled. "You sound like my best friend." Then her eyes became teary.

Thankfully, the waitress came with the menu and instantly, her face lit up. She ordered her food and started all lovey-dovey with Jasper.

Now that I could stare at them without freaking them out, since they're in their own world, they seemed to be familiar faces. As if I've seen them before. Probably I had a glimpse of them while walking down the streets. Who knows?

Jasper said they were from New York too, except they went to boarding school.

I watched their interactions, and wished for my own companion. To say I wasn't green with envy would be a lie. I wanted their kind of relationship, which surpassed normal couples. I could already see them getting married, having kids…

Absentmindedly, my fingers played with my necklace and before I knew it, I took out the locket that was always hung around my neck.

"So, Edward…" Jasper started and winced. "Alice… What are you doing?"

I looked over at Alice, who was pointing one finger at me, and the other hand was gripping Jasper so hard, which caused him the pain.

"The…"

All colors drained from her face, and her lips were trembling.

"Alice, are you alright?" Jasper looked at her, concerned.

I waved my hand in front of her. Still, no response.

Jasper shook her only she seemed to be awake. She stared at Jasper, as if needing help and he instantly wrapped his arms around her, drawing circles on her back.

Then she seemed to relax from Jasper's touch and looked at me with a sad smile.

"You're Edward Masen Cullen." It sounded more like a statement than a question.

My eyes were wide open. I was in shock. I mean who wouldn't when someone whom you've never met before, tells you your full name?

I opened my mouth, but no words could come out.

Fortunately, Jasper saved me from my own misery.

"Alice, how would you know his full name?"

Her eyes were becoming teary. "The locket…"

I frowned and I could see Jasper too, was frowning. What's so special about my locket? My full name wasn't engraved on it.

Then it made sense! They looked familiar because they were the Jasper and Alice in the pictures Bella showed me.

Most likely Bella told her about me, since Alice was her best friend.

Shit, what should I do now?

Instincts took over me, and the first question that came out of my mouth was, "Where's Bella?"

She broke into tears all of a sudden.

Jasper seemed shock. "How did you know Bella?"

"It's a long story, I'm sure Alice will explain to you later. Tell me, where's Bella?"

I was becoming desperate already and he better answer me right away.

"She's… She's in the hospital." Was it sadness that was on his face?

I quirked my eyebrow, needing a further elaboration…

Sure enough, he understood what I wanted. "She's in coma."

My stomach dropped.