Disclaimer: Twilight and the characters belong to Stephenie. Only this little plotline is mine.
Edward and his wife Tanya are having trouble conceiving. Bella is in desperate need for money so she can finish her degree.
The Surrogate
Chapter 7
BPOV
How could I have screwed up so spectacularly? I was in a frenzy but concluded I was within my right to appeal their decision. I was determined to go and see Mr. Newton and speak to him in person. Maybe he would see reason. I'm sure there were other students who were caught off-guard by the change in procedures. Why should I be penalized in this manner? It didn't make sense.
I couldn't concentrate properly but I had to get my paper completed for Professor Cullen's class. It was my last paper for fall semester. I was fairly confident I would receive an A if I finished it!
My mind wandered worried about the future especially if I wasn't able to convince the Masen Scholarship Fund that I was worthy of a second chance to secure the scholarship for my senior year. If I didn't, grad school funding looked bleak.
I was mad at myself for not paying attention and allowing this to happen. In the meantime, I decided to buckle down and ensure my grades were perfect.
The alarm jarred me awake. Usually I was up before it rang but I'd been up late last night. Just a few more edits and I was headed out the door for my last classes of the year.
I trudged through the rain well bundled this time. My backpack was waterproof and I was warm enough.
I stopped for my usual coffee. The line was long as usual. I looked for Angela but a rather tall copper haired fellow directly in front of me blocked my line of sight. I waited my turn worried about being late to my first class.
I moved to my right just as the tall fellow in front abruptly turned knocking me to the ground. His coffee went flying barely missing me.
"Christ I'm sorry! Let me help you up." A long-fingered hand reached down and clasped my hand hoisting me up.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." I dusted myself off roughly and gathered my backpack slightly embarrassed and annoyed.
"Let me get your coffee as my apology." I looked up at the voice and was stunned silent. He was beautiful. I know that's an odd thing to say about a man but it was apt. All I could focus on were his sparkling green eyes full of concern. He looked at me curiously then flushed.
"Here's a couple of bucks. I need to run but hope you enjoy your coffee. He smiled. The copper haired man then turned and rushed out the door.
I finally caught Angela's eye and saw she was holding back laughter. I couldn't help myself and joined in until my sides ached.
I hurried to my first class carefully clutching my coffee.