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N/A: I'm alive! Please, don't hate me, okay? I know I promised to update earlier and I'm updating later. Shame on me! But I couldn't make a release if I wasn't happy about the chapter. I was also under stress because of some exams. So, I took sometime off.
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Ushio-chan
Chapter 12
Sorry
"I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know
Please don't say you're sorry
I've heard it all before
And I can take care of myself
I don't wanna hear, I don't wanna know
Please don't say 'forgive me'
I've seen it all before
And I can't take it anymore"
Madonna – Sorry
BPOV
The elevator's doors opened with a bell sound and all I could say was, "Oh, my God."
Alice beamed at me. "I know!"
She clapped her tiny hands and dragged me out of the elevator, with all those beautiful, thin and unhealthy people from fashion world. Somehow, I had this impression that I was at a Barbie theme park. An alien planet planted on the penthouse of one of the highest buildings of Manhattan, the NY Fashion Week. What wasn't white was made of glass. Or shiny and with strass. Beautiful, exotic creatures – the aliens - passed by us in lovely outfits and carrying flutes of champagne.
I don't know how she convinced me to skip lunch and come here.
"Alice?" I managed to ask, after a couple of supermodels almost tripped on us. Yes we both were the tiniest people here. "Why are we here?"
She stopped and looked at me. "Bella, do you trust me?"
I hate when she does that. "Yes, Alice." I replied, tired. I hope this is not another shop trip or whatever.
"So, don't worry, honey." And then she lowered her voice and whispered, darkly. She reminded me of Batman's Joker:
"Everything issss parrrrrrt of the plan," And added a crazy like laugh that gave me goose bumps.
Oh, God. Jasper is so screwed.
We hadn't taken a couple of steps when we heard a known voice close to us.
"Oh, my God! Hi, girls! "
We both turned and fixed a smile on the face as Katrina Denali, aka Emmett's bizarre girlfriend, as she made her way towards us, her long, thin, white dress floating around her slender figure. Dozens of different necklaces were around her delicate neck. To complete her outfit, she was wearing what I believe it were a pair of Swarovski's Havaianas and her hair, usually as short and straight, as Rihanna's was long and wavy. Lovely if we were in August, not September. It was raining and cold outside. But she didn't seem to notice. Feeling cold is for mundane people, I guess.
She stopped a few steps from us, joined her hands and made a deep measure. I seriously didn't know if I should start laughing or if I should mimic her movements. I quickly shot a glance at Alice to get a hint and saw she was about to start laughing too, so we both mimicked Kate's movements in the name of our good education.
"Kate, hi! I didn't expect seeing you here!" said Alice with a bright grin. I have to admit, this is a talent.
"Hello, girls. I usually don't like this kind of place, but I'm escorting a friend who needs help with his aura." She said, with a serious look on her face. "I realized that bright outlook in an uncommon environment would be beneficial to his chakra."
Hun, what?
"Hmmm, okay!" said Alice, excitedly as I was still trying to figure it out that chakra stuff "Well, it was fantastic seeing you again, Kate. We have to go out someday for a cup of green tea or something! Right, Bella?"
"Yes! Definitely!" I said, cheerfully. I'm such a liar "I'll be looking forward to your dinner, Kate! We are all so excited!" What the hell was I saying?
"It will be my pleasure, Bella." She said, warmly. Kate was strange, but still nice; like an older, red headed version of Luna Lovegood. "You have a nice aura, you know. I'm sure your new house will be a very good thing for you, despite all the challenges." She added, mysteriously.
"Hmmm. Thanks?" I said, completely confused. I looked again to Alice and noticed she was biting her lip to not laugh.
"I hope you girls don't mind, but this is also for Emmett. He is husband material, so, if you girls could help or give any tips, I'd be really grateful." She continued and in a second, she didn't seem so… huh… out of earth as usual, but like a real girl. I felt bad because I was kind of cheering for Emmett break up with her and go all love dovey to Rose. Ugh! Love triangles sucks.
"Sure." We both said. Katrina smiled vaguely and disappeared in the middle of the crowd. We just remained there, our mouths opened.
"Huh, that was interesting." Said Alice after a couple of minutes. She shook her head to clear up her thoughts, "Whatever, what we were doing here? Oh, yes! We have to find me a date! Bella, start looking around!"
There were tons of gorgeous people and then I spotted a handsome man, standing near the bar. He was the opposite of Jasper – with short dark brown hair, golden skin and strange light green eyes. Alice squeaked and turned to me, her blue eyes shining.
"Bella, you are a genius! Do you see that guy? We studied at the same College and we still keep contact! It's perfect!"I didn't have the time to reply when she just went after the mysterious new hot guy. It was almost time to go back to the lab and I wasn't excited at all. It was like some kind of nightmare, where Jacob was like the most popular guy in the lab and he was there about what? Two hours? He was all Mr. Nice Guy, with his freaking box of donuts and silly jokes about Seattle. Why doesn't he go do that in Seattle and leave me alone?
"Bella, hi!" said Rose, approaching with, to my surprise, Jasper. We quickly hugged each other and Jasper smiled at me. I actually liked Jasper, despite all the Alice's drama. But I had to stick with her. It's a girl thing." What are you doing here?"
I rolled my eyes. "Oh, you know. Alice dragged me here with the promise of seeing some celebrities and the whole fashion stuff. You know she loves this." They both laughed and Jasper asked:
"Oh is Alice here?"
Uh-oh.
"Yes, she just spotted a friend and she went there say hi. By the way, guys, would you tell her I had to leave? I'm on my lunch break and I have to go back."
"Sure." Said Rose and she gave me a quick wink. "Call me later?"
"Yeah! See ya! Bye Jazz!"
I just stood enough time to see Jasper see Alice all smile and lashes to a very interested hot guy and his face change, like a cloud in front of the sun. He stopped smiling.
APOV
I forgot how much I enjoyed Patrick's company. He was gorgeous, metrossexual, fashion freak. Oh, and I forgot to mention, Bi. He had a girlfriend and a boyfriend and they hated each other. I was bursting out laughing when I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned to see a very angry Jasper standing just behind me.
"Oh, hello, Jasper. I thought you were in Europe." I said a bit surprised.
"I just came back." He muttered, his expression dark, "May I speak with you for a second?"
"Sorry, I have to work. Did you see Bella around?"
His eyes shone dangerously. "She left."
"Oh."
"Alice, aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?" asked Patrick, his dark eyebrows rose. I had to admit he matched Jasper in beauty and didn't seem threatened like some guys would be. He looked perfectly on easy. Probably evaluating if Jasper is also" husband material"
I made the introductions and they shook hands.
"Jasper Hale. I heard about your work." Commented Patrick, casually. He was, also, a model. A very famous one. He would be working for Hugo Boss today and Calvin Klein tomorrow. Did I mention that Patrick was also rich? Yeah, my plan was definitely working on!
"Funny, I never heard about you." Said Jasper coldly and I widened my eyes. Jasper was never impolite! I had to stop myself from starting to dance right here!
"Whatever, dude." Smirked Patrick "Pixie, it was awesome seeing you again. Why don't you give me a call and we can catch up?"
"Maybe I'll do that. " I said, flashing him my best smile. He bent towards me, gave me a kiss on the cheek and left, giving me a wink. I turned to Jasper.
"What the hell is your problem?"
"Who is that guy?" asked Jasper, brusquely.
"I told you. His name is Patrick Falacci and—"
"I heard that, Alice!" he interrupted me, looking very irritated "I'm asking what is that guy to you?"
I thought for a second "Huh, a friend?"
"A friend? Friends don't kiss like that!" he protested, his face getting pale with each second.
I rolled my eyes.
"Whatever, Jasper. Don't give me this crap, okay? You just dumped me on the other day, so I may have flirted with Patrick a bit, so what? It's not like you care!"
His face was very close to mine when he bent, grabbing the edge of the bar's counter to keep his cool façade. The gray of his eyes were almost black in fury. He seemed dangerous and sexy. I controlled the impulse of pulling him closer and taste his lips.
"Oh, screw you, Alice! You asked me on a date the other day and now you are flirting with that— guy!" he said, his face livid, "What kind of person does something like that?"
I shrugged, indifferent, "Well, kissing you wasn't what I expected, so I'm moving on."
If he wasn't pale before, he definitely was now. "What the hell is that suppose to mean? It wasn't—Alice—I—"
"Whatever, Jasper." I said, indifferently"Anyway, tell Rose the dinner on Sunday is 10:00pm, okay? Now, be nice and let me go? I really have to work. It was great seeing you, J. Ciao."
I quickly took his hand off my wrist and left him fuming.
This couldn't get any better!
BPOV
I was dying to know what happened between Alice and Jasper, but I had to work. I quickly got in the lab and went to the lockers, after my lab coat. I heard a buzz and picked my cell phone. It was from Rose.
"Phase A concluded. Ahead to Phase B! Hugs, Rose"
I grinned and closed the door of the locker. I turned on my heels and bumped into Jacob who was standing there God knows for how long.
"Ouch, Jacob! Step back!" I said, irritated. "What the hell do you want?"
"Where have you being this long?" he asked, folding his arms. I raised my eyebrows in response. "Bella, how long are you planning on being angry with me? I thought it was cute when you father said you were moving here, but this is getting out of hand! And who the hell was that guy from yesterday?"
I looked at him, stunned. It took a minute until I could formulate an answer. I had to control myself to be polite. But I was burning inside. He had NO RIGHT. Absolute NO RIGHT of asking me ANYTHING! And Charlie? Oh, I'm going to give my father a piece of my mind when I get home! He's freaking crossing the line. Both of them! I was sick of this!
"First, where I've been is none of your fucking business. Second, I don't know what Charlie told you, but this is not a joke from a spoiled girl, Jacob. I'm living here now and I have a new boyfriend too. And I don't give a damn if you don't like it."
He put his both hands on the lockers behind me. I was trapped, but this time it wasn't hot at all. I was getting really close to do something stupid.
I also could see the effort he was making to not start kicking things on the room. He seemed angry, hurt and frustrated. Jacob took a deep breath and started again.
"I missed you, Bella." He whispered in my ear, "Can't we start over? I made a mistake. Leah…. She doesn't mean anything to me. Let's just forget that ever happened. Let's go to Vegas and get married there. No pressure. No dress or people nosing on our life."
I took a second to think about what he was offering. Two weeks later, I would have accepted in a second. The wedding preparative was driving me insane. Both, my mother and Jacob's mother-in-law were giving me nightmares. Suddenly, everyone had something to say about married life. I just let myself drag on that. It was easier that way. However, after these five days, I knew I couldn't just go back. And I knew it in some level that I wouldn't be able to love Jacob the way he wanted. Not just because the whole Leah incident. But because of me and also because of Edward.
I spent years lying to myself, pretending that I didn't love him, when my heart arched for him. I loved Edward and I always will. I was not dating him in revenge of Jacob's betrayal. It was completely different. Edward was the one. Jacob was only a distraction. And I almost got married to him. The biggest mistake of my life.
"No, we can't. I'm in love with someone else." I said and pushed him away. "Just finish your case and leave, Jacob."
I was about to leave, but he pulled me back. It was so fast, that I barely could fight back. In a second, I was crushed against his strong body, his lips on mine. His hands drove the way from my head to my butt. It felt all wrong.
So I did what I had to do. I'm not proud of. So I kneed him just on his sensitive parts and left him, but not fast enough. His nails cut my back and I ran. I crossed the lab and tripped. I heard something breaking before everything went black.
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