I come in peace! 3

It's been sooo long I know! I'm sorry. I wish had some amazing excuse like, I was helping orphans on Mars or something, but no. I wasn't even that busy either. Just lazy. I'm really sorry. But school is slowing down and i only have two weeks left so yes, updates will be more often.

Enjoy. 3

Bella's POV

Two days later on Wednesday, I got a call that momentarily made my life less of a crap hole.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Hey, uh, it's Edward." My mood immediately shot up.

"Hey!" I answered a little too excited.

"What are you doing for lunch?"

"Well, nothing."

"Would you like to meet up someplace?" he said.

"Sure. Where?" I asked.

"There's a little place Canella's, it's not far from here."

"I know it." I couldn't help but smile.

"Great, so 12:30?"

I was grinning like an idiot through my next class. I wasn't getting my hopes up too high. I knew I was still in love with him. Did he still want me? Does he still have feelings for me? Maybe he just wanted to be friends; I could handle that. Just having him in my life again was enough.

I arrived at the restaurant about three minutes early. Exactly at 12:30 a sliver Volvo pulled in front Canella's. He stepped out smiling at me, and I felt dazed. No, dazzled. I smiled back.

"Hi." He said.

"Hi," I said back.

"Shall we?" He said and I nodded. We walked into the restaurant and walked to the hostess.

"Table for two?" she asked, picking up menus and walking toward the back. She seated us and asked for drink orders.

"Two cokes." He said. It was like déjà vu, sitting across from Edward at a restaurant, two cokes...

"Make that a coke and a water." I said. She nodded and hurried away. I looked back at Edward and he looked at me confusingly. " I'm cutting back on caffeine," I said and he nodded. There was an awkward silence.

"So, what have you been up to?" he said breaking the silence.

"Well, graduated from Forks, got accepted to college. Now I go to classes and waitress at a restaurant and this weekend I start a second job." I told him sounding cheery.

"A second job?"

"Well, I'm having trouble paying my rent, bills and for school on a waitress salary so on the weekends I'm going to clean some rich guy's house. Not the best job but it pays pretty well. Plus I could really use some extra cash right now."

"Why is that?" he asked, his amber eyes pleading and questioning. Could he know something?

I didn't get to answer because the waiter came back and asked for our food orders. I picked up the menu while Edward declined food. "'Mushroom Ravioli." I said and Edward chuckled. I giggled after I realized it.

"So what about you?" I asked.

"Well, I did a lot of traveling. I went to Brazil, London, China, Japan, and Ireland. Ireland was my favorite. It was mostly overcast and I could get out and do things."

"Sounds nice. I've always wanted to go there." I said.

There was silence for a very long time.

"Why did you call me?" I said so suddenly I almost didn't realize I had said it.

"I didn't like how things had ended. I felt guilty for leaving with no explanation. I really would like for us to be friends again." My heart gave squeeze at that word. Friends. That word has never sounded so disgusting to me. So I was unwanted and un-wantable.

"I'd like that." I smiled. At least he's with me.

The waitress brought me my food and as I caught of whiff of the mushrooms my stomach turned. I stood up, "Excuse me," I said and went to the bathroom. I didn't get sick really because I hadn't eaten all day. I finally pulled myself together enough to go back out. Edward and my food were waiting for me.

"You okay?" he asked. I bit my lip; I didn't know what to say. He'd know if was lying. I sat down with his eyes on me.

He sighed heavily. "I know Bella." He said I was dumbstruck and all I could do was stare at him.

"How did you... why... what?" I said.

"Alice." He said. That was explanation enough. I let out a breath and stared at my food quietly.

"Did Alice mention that she came to see me earlier this week?"

"No, she didn't," he sounded upset.

More silence. This was becoming a very awkward lunch.

"So..." he said, "how did your... your boyfriend take this news?"

"Um, well, it's complicated." I said.

"I'm sure I can keep up." He flashed me a smile and my heart sank.

"Well, actually, I'd rather not talk about it if that's okay." I said and pushed Guyden out of my mind.

I glanced at the time on my phone. "Shoot! I'm gonna be late for work." I reached for my bag to get my wallet. When Edward realized what I was doing he stopped me by putting a hand on mine. His cold skin against mine was a familiar feeling that made my chest hurt. I looked at his hand then back him and he pulled away.

"Let me get that."

"Okay," I said dazed.

"Bella! You're a half hour late." My boss, Mr. Owen, yelled.

"I am so sorry, Mr. Owen. I had to go home from class to change clothes." I lied. Mr. Owen was a huge jerk that was strict on clocking in on time and was a huge pervert. I couldn't count how many times he's tried to grab my ass or I caught him staring at my chest. I wasn't the only one; he was the same way with all the female employees.

I went to my assigned tables and began to take orders. I went through work not completely there. I kept thinking about Edward and how things had ended before.

We had just gotten back from Italy and I was exhausted and confused at the time. Edward, Alice, and I walked through the airport approaching the exit. The Cullens were waiting for us and I stumbled along excited to see them with Edward's arm around me. Edward had to carry me out to the car at that point, and I remember falling asleep on a folded up jacket in Edward's lap. I woke up to the sound of voices; we were still in the car and I was barely coherent.

"Edward..." Alice whispered, "Please."

I slipped back into sleep. I awoke again when we were back in Forks. Edward set me on my bed and pressed his cold lips to my forehead.

"I'm sorry," he whispered in my ear, "goodbye."

I knew this would happen, I thought before going back into a numbing sleep.

I was pulled out of my thoughts by Mr. Owen.

"Bella? Bella!"

. "Sir?" I said dazed.

"You're closing up tonight," he said. What he meant was, 'You were late so I'm choosing you to torture for the next few days. By the way, I've been staring at your chest for past five minutes.'

"Yes sir," I mumbled and walked away to my tables.

The restaurant finally closed and cleared out at about 10:30. All my coworkers and my boss had left and I was sweeping the floors. It was silent except the rain tapping very lightly on the windows.

My stomach turned at a sudden motion I made with the broom. I sigh as I was reminded of my current situation. I was 21, single, pregnant, still in school, on minimum wage, and I wasn't speaking with my father; great. What a great life this baby would have.

I finished up cleaning while thinking about all the things I'd have to do and get. I'd need a doctor's appointment, a bigger apartment, bottles, diapers, crib, nursery; the list was endless.

I finally finished cleaning up and left the restaurant. The drive home seemed to last an eternity, but I finally did pull into my apartment complex and get inside. I was happily welcomed home by my pet cat, Edgar. He rubbed up against my legs and I bent down to scratch him between the ears.

Angela had adopted Edgar for me my freshmen year of college before I'd met Guyden. She was scared that I spent too much time alone in my apartment. I'd even named the tiny little kitten Edgar from Wuthering Heights.

I picked him up and carried him to my bedroom, laid down with him next to me, closed my eyes for a split second and was out.

Great Companion by Landon Pigg

Thanks to Duck Life for everything you do! I 3 you bunches and bushels!

Kaylee edited this for me so big thanks to her. I gave my beta break. If you read my other stories you'll know that Kaylee is my best friend and i mention her alot. So do me a favor and if you're a kaylee fan give her a shout out or virtual hug through the reviews cause she almost died. Kaylee I know what you're thinking, "God, she's still going on about this? It happened weeks ago!" kaylee was in a car wreck couple weeks ago and almost died. I know it's stupid to be talking about this here but I had to tell kaylee AGAIN, that i love her cause i was so scared.

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