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EPOV

Okay. So I might have overreacted earlier at the restaurant. Did she really have no idea why? Did she really didn't know that the Blacks are my lifetime nemesis?

As I drive down to Forks, I restrained myself from opening my mouth because I know that once I do, things will only get worse. I don't want to lose her again.

Luckily, my phone rang so I put on my headset and answered.

"Hm?" I grunted.

"Dude? Alec called me because he's scared as shit to call you at this hour. You've been invited on an art exhibition held at the V Art Gallery in Forks. Will you attend, 'sir'?" Jasper said, laughing lightly. If you're on my shoes, 'dude', I don't think you'll be laughing. But still, I wouldn't change my position to anyone in the world. Good one, Edward, very cheesy and romantic and softy. Harden up, boy! *twitch* NOT YOU!

I opened my mouth to answer when the headset is disappeared. "What the hell?" I pulled over in surprise.

"Will you please explain to me, Mister, how long did you know about this?" She asked sternly, waving the newspaper to my face.

I looked at her guiltily. "Let me explain, please."

She cocked an eyebrow as I look desperately for words. "Uh- I –"

She cut me off. "I know, I know. You're damn famous and I should have known that you would've been photographed anywhere. It must've been hard, huh?"

I looked at her, confused. "Then why did you even ask if you knew the answer?"

She stared back at me with a serious face. Seconds later, she laughed out loud.

Eh? I think I'm starting to question her insanity. Is she even sane? Is she legible to teach those sweet, innocent, annoying children?

"Wh-?" I started.

"HAHAHA! Ed-ward! You should have- s-seen your face! You're like, like on the verge of t-tears! Oh God! That's a good one! Haha!" She managed to say between laughs, wiping a tear from her eye.

Yep. She's officially crazy.

"It's all a joke?" I asked, exasperated that she got me all worked up.

She just laughed for an answer. I revved up the engine in frustration and went back to the lane as she slowly sobered up.

She faced the window, letting the wind caressed her beautiful face. The breeze that went through her hair made the air in the car strawberry-ish. Mmm. Strawberry.

"Well." She started, breaking the silence. "Since you don't look like you're angry anymore and you haven't cussed, hmm, except for the 'Damn you Blacks' part. I say, you can manage your anger quite well comparing to your past er, behavior. And, come to think of it, I can see no harm to introduce you to my parents. Mhmm. No need delaying it further. I rather they heard it from me than from anybody else."

"Indeed." I murmured absentmindedly. I think I'm still intoxicated to an essence that is Bella herself. I sighed contentedly.

"Okay then. We'll meet my parents at their home on Sunday. That gives us 2 days to prepare, is that all right? Clear up your sched for Sunday, okay?" She asked, closing her car window.

"Mhmm." I answered, out of mind, again. Hmm. I'm sort of 'sobering up'.

"You are not listening, are you?" She glared at me.

Crap. What are we talking about again? Well, I heard a 'we', 'meet' 'my' parents' 'Sunday'. Oh, right. She's gonna introduce me to her parents on Sunday. Mhmm. Nice hearing, Edward, good job! Wait..

"WHAT?" I looked at her in disbelief, making me swerve suddenly.

"Damn, Edward! Keep your eyes on the road! If you want to die already, don't bring me with you! Sheesh!"

"Please tell me you're just joking! Please, laugh! Tell me that you just want to know if I'm listening or not! Please, tell me that you're just trying to get my attention. Please!" I pleaded. Crap! I'm not ready yet! Especially if the chief found out that I'm her boyfriend! Crap!

"I'm not taking it back. Come on, Eddie. It's about time I introduce you!" Then she suddenly looked at me, scrutinizing. "Wait. Don't tell me. You're backing out from the contract!"

I shook my head vigorously. "No! I'm never backing out! But, didn't you tear it days ago?"

She looked away for a second then jutted her chin at me. "So, are you saying that since the contract is broken, you're using that as an excuse to back out?"

"Of course not!" I stated firmly.

"Oh-kayy?" She said slowly, as if not believing me.

"Really!"

"And if my father asked if you're deep in love with me and I you, and all those other crap?"

"We'll just have to pretend! That we're unfathomably in love with each other! In 10 months, we'll get married, but just for show, and if Grandpa is satisfied, we'll mock a fight that will lead us to a quick divorce!" I exclaimed quickly. Crap. Did I just say that? Well, it can be handy next time I get jealous. Phew. Quick thinking there, Edward!

"Well, I guess that's fine." She said weakly.

"Er, why? You got any suggestions?"

"No, no. Your idea's good." She mumbled.

"Hmm. I'm just wondering? Why can't we just tell your parents about the will, the contract?" I asked tentatively.

She became quiet. Minutes later, "I think I need a drink." She suddenly said.

Me too. I nodded silently and pulled over to a bar.

I parked the car and we went out. I grabbed my handset and put it on absentmindedly.

We went inside, walked to a distant couple of bar stools and sat down. I opened a tab.

"Scotch." I mumbled to the bartender.

"Tequila." She said.

I looked at her. She looked back at me, taunting. Oh, this is so on, Ms. Swan.

"No nothing." I exclaimed.

"Same here." She smiled cheekily.

I don't quite get in track of what's happening but 5 drinks later, Bella is lounging on my body and I am caressing her arm innocently.

"Tell me. Why can't we just tell your parents about the will, the contract?" I asked.

She looked up at me. "Look at it on a wholly other way. It looks like I just gave my whore self away for money and you looked like a crazy greedy motherfucker."

I cringed. Crazy. Greedy. Motherfucker. That describes me all right. I take another shot."Can you tell me again why you agreed to this?"

"Remember the scholarship and allowance for the Sparks?"

"Oh, right! I'll discuss this tomorrow with Jasper and he'll arrange it immediately." I exclaimed, willing to etch this moment on my memory.

"Great! Plus, I think, if I told my parents about 'our relationship', "She air-quoted. "They would probably stop all those blind dates nonsense."

Phew! Good thing she'll go steady with me. One problem crossed off the list. Wait, she didn't say it out loud though.

"So, we'll be exclusively dating, right?" I asked to make myself clear.

She nodded. "Yeah, yeah. Then, after those 10 months, you get your company; I get a happy contented life."

"You sure you're contented with just that?" I asked hopefully.

"Mhmm." She nodded, looking away, taking another shot of her tequila. I say, she's a real drinker. "I'm happy and contented with my life as long as I helped others to be happy. I made you happy with your company, I made the Sparks happy with their much-needed money and scholarship for Robin, and I made your Grandpa happy by changing your bad attitude and making you happy. I guess that's what matters, right?" She said, looking back at me with a wide smile.

Crap. I think I just fallen for her all over again. Remind me what's not to like, please? Things will get messy after 10 months if I kept on being like this. Just thinking of dropping her off to her place made my heart ache.

Why not just tell her that I love her, you might ask? You see, back when I was still a child, a fatherless son, I vowed that I will never love anyone again because I always end up hurt, broken, and left alone.

If I gave in to this 'love' that I feel for this girl beside me, I can't help but feel disgusted to myself, like I just spat on my father's face.

"Have you ever been in love before, Edwaaa-rd" She slurred.

"Never." I stated, taking another shot. It's true that this is the first time I have ever felt this kind of love.

"Why?" She pouted. Aww, how cute. I gulped a shot.

I took another shot and exhaled heavily. (*prepare for the long dramatic life of Edward from his point of view*)

"Since that fateful day when my father died in an unknown cause nonetheless, I did nothing but cry all the time. My mom and Jasper can't make me stop. Then Grandpa came. I rarely saw him before that though. Jasper told me it's because my father and grandpa are not on good terms.

He scolded me and told me that all his hard work will be wasted if I didn't man up. He said many unspeakable insulting words that I just stared at him blankly, stunned. But, instead of hating him, I idolized him. For me, he's a one great man. He never shows any emotions, he didn't cry, smile, laugh or anything but a straight poker face since grandma died of heart attack, a week before father died."

I looked away as I consume another shot.

"He told me that originally, my name should make me the heir of the company automatically. But, he reminded me that he will never use our relationship or my name for that matter. He warned me that if I didn't worked hard for it, he will just give the company to Jacob Black. I could only laugh at the memory, back then, Jake, Jazz, JD and I were best of friends. Now? Not so much, we're divided to teams. Awful, isn't it?"

"So is that the reason why you're so angry with Jacob?" She asked innocently. I smiled at her and can't resist but kiss her forehead.

"At first, I didn't think of Jake as a rival. I just did what Grandpa told me. I ace all my tests during my elementary, junior high and even high school to college. It's hard keeping up though. Grandpa told me that I should cover up every subject, every activity in my school. I've been a jock, a student body president, a nerd, everything, you name it. Although, I only attended the prom night, acquaintance party, and graduation parties, etc. because grandpa told me it's for practicing how to use my charm and all that. I used girls for those experiments. Blech. I feel dirty now.

Jacob has always been the second place. Jasper went to a different school but we always find a way to meet up, like studying together, or just hanging out. The bad thing about Jake though is he's always smiling. He never scowled at me whenever I brag about my medals or achievements whatsoever. I always rub it to his face whenever I get a chance especially right in front of my Grandpa. And Jake just. He just smiled and say, "That's great, Edward." and leaves.

I looked at my Grandpa in confusion. I mean, the other children that I brag to, they hated me.

Whenever I got a medal or something in recognition and I tell Grandpa about it, he always asks me if I made Jake jealous. And all the damn time, I say no, he just shakes his head in disappointment and say, 'You must do better then.""

I clenched my jaw on the memory. She placed her hand on my cheek and smiled encouragingly. I nodded and took another shot.

"There begins my rage for Jacob Black. He is the reason why Grandpa never appreciated me. He beat me once though. On a cooking competition. Grandpa pushed me to participate and told me that if I won, he will be so proud of me and my father, too. I tried my very best on that competition. But, I lost. I was so depressed at the time. Jasper comforted me and told me that it's okay, that it's just a girly contest. But I didn't give in. I tried, and tried, studied hard and everything, all to no avail. Even until now." I mumbled.

"Although, something changed between me and Grandpa. When I was 18, I put my foot down. I told him that I admit defeat to Jacob Black, in cooking that is. That was the day that Grandpa smiled at me for the first time. A complete opposite of what I expected. I asked him if he's angry and embarrassed at me now that I lost. He just laughed and said, "No. The time you admit defeat is the time you really became a man. Unlike your father." He shook his head disappointedly. "Your father is one proud man, he don't want to be looked down upon. He doesn't admit his downfalls or faults. You're the same about one thing though. You both spoke up. I know I might regret this but I will say it anyway. Just speak up. Make your opinion known. I must warn you though, it could make something worse or better. The choices are which road will you go."

She smiled at me. "Everything works out in the end."

I smiled back at her. "He also told me that if I really love someone, I should tell her rather than hide or deny it. That's what I would do. Even if it's for this one time."

She looked confused for a second. So adorable. "But you told me that you never fell in love."

"I said, I never fell in love before." I murmured, tracing the side of her face. "Now, I'll just be myself. With no one controlling me, with no one commanding me what to do. Well, except for you, that is." I whispered slyly to her ear, making her shiver.

She giggled softly. "Mhmm. Just let go. Let your true feelings surface. Let me see the real you, Edward."

I cupped her face and pecked her plump lips lightly…

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