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Chapter 12

A week has gone by since I replied to the e-mail, and I've never been happier, there's something weird about having someone who wronged you making things right that lifts up your spirits tenfold, no guilt is there anymore, and a fresh life awaits you, I wasn't in jitters, I wasn't worried about what might happen next, I wasn't nervous about seeing him again, I was just living my life as it happens, and I met someone new, he came looking for a book about two weeks ago, and we got to talking, he's a psychologist, really cute with a five o'clock shadow that I couldn't resist on men, he's just a little taller than me, he's really nice and cheerful, flirts a lot , he's been coming to the shop a frequently , and I was enjoying his company.

When I was just opening the shop my phone rang , I left the door open and went to answer the phone, it was Angela freaking out and in labor, screaming at me to get to the hospital, I tried to calm her down and assured her that I was on my way and that I won't be long, hung up and called Leah; my recently employed twenty year old who was looking for a job for the summer, and told her that I won't be at the shop, then I texted everyone and was just about to leave when I collided with someone, but I didn't fall because he held me up with his hands on my upper arms, I lifted my head up and smiled .

"Hey Paul, I'm sorry I'm in a rush but I really have to go, my friend is having a baby and I have to get to the hospital, I really can't talk, but you're welcome to stay oh here's Leah " I said in a rush but didn't miss the spark in his eyes when I said Leah's name, but I didn't have time to think about that now, I had to go so I left them there and ran to my car, got in and drove straight to the hospital.

When I reached there and parked, I walked hurriedly inside, I asked the nurse where the room was and flew to the elevators to the tenth floor, when I reached the fifth it pinged and the doors opened, the man of past dreams was standing in front of me shaking hands with his father, the other dream come true , and I thanked god I was in a rush and didn't have time to think about him right here in front of me in all his glory.

"Bella, it's good to see you honey, what are you doing here?" Carlisle said smiling fondly.

"hey guys, Angela is having a baby and she's freaking out and I have to reach her before she kills Ben, I'm sorry I can talk right now but I'll come by to see you later "I said quickly glancing briefly at Edward and noticing the heated look that he gave me which made me blush, then the look was gone and he spoke.

"I'm going to the tenth floor so I can get you to Angela faster if you'd like?" he said hesitantly

"Oh um yes thank you, that would be great, I'll see you later Carlisle say hi to Esme for me" I said and the doors closed in on me and Edward alone in he too small elevator.

"How have you been?" he said after an awkward silence.

"Fine thank you, welcome home" I said giving him a small smile and going back to play with my phone.

"Thank you, I've missed home more than you can imagine " he said in a way that made me look up at him, that look was back, and I was trapped in it, I couldn't look away, it was so heated and raw, like he was trying to tell me something he couldn't say in words, his lips parted as if he was going to say something but suddenly the elevator doors opened and the moment was gone, we got out and rushed to Angela's room both with frowns on our faces.

Three hours later there was still no baby, everyone was in the waiting room trying to occupy themselves with something to make the time pass, I checked in on Leah and made sure everything was going fine in the library and she didn't need anything, then I left to go for a walk because my legs were numb from sitting for so long next to Leah and trying to take her mind of the pain. When I reached the lobby and was on my way out I glimpsed a copper head to my right but didn't dare to look and just went on my way.

I started walking around the hospital when I heard footsteps behind me , I didn't care to turn around , I was too tired , I just took a couple of steps and sat on one if the benches with my back to the person following me .

"Can I talk to you?" the velvety voice said.

I didn't have the strength to do or say anything so I just shrugged. He sat next to me then and didn't say anything fir a couple of minutes.

"I just wanted to apologize again for all the things I made you go through, I wanted to ask you a question too, but can u please look at me? I really missed your eyes" he said softly and with a fluttering heart and a blush that I could feel seeping to my cheeks I looked up into his eyes.

"Will you ever forgive me?" he asked looking deep into my soul.

" i-i think so , but I need to see in my own eyes that you've changed, I need to know that you won't hurt people like you used to even if I lost my chance , at least the next girl wont," I whispered with a heavy heart that waited for him to blow up at me like always , u braced myself while looking at the floor, an suddenly he was in front of me on his knees holding my hands in his and looking into my eyes with sadness.

"no Bella, I want you to see that I've changed because of you, for you, u must not have understood my email, I need you to understand it, I know right now you're not ready, but I won't give up, you will see it in time, I have one more huge request to ask you and I don't need your answer now, but please consider it" he said urgently . And all I could do was nod.

"Will you let me be your friend? That's all I ask for now, just please think about it." he whispered softly still looking deep into my eyes.

If he kept looking at me like that just a few more seconds I would have said yes! But thank fully he just gave my hands another squeeze and smiled at me sadly before leaving me to my thoughts. What did I have to lose? Well right now I couldn't think of anything but my heart, i don't think I could stand being close to him without my old feelings resurfacing, but I should try and see if he is actually changed shouldn't I ?no I shouldn't , it's too risky, I might get hurt again, but what if he's really changed, what if I CAN Be friends with him and that's all we ever be , i can live with that right , my heart won't be vulnerable and I wont expect anything from our friendship , yes I think I can do that , but maybe I couldn't ! Arrghhh! I can't think about this anymore! I stood up from my seat and went inside and back to Angela, she was ready to have her baby.

Two days later Angela was out of the hospital and going home, and i was back at the library shelving books and preparing a small party for the baby boy she had, who was a little alien like for now , but had gorgeous hazelnut eyes , everything was ready , my books where ready , I was just gift wrapping them when Paul came by and went straight to Leah after saying ' hi' and asking about Angela , it's like he gravitated towards her and I don't know how I never noticed, she blushes every time he comes close to her, and he looks at her with such adoration that I had to look away, I still think he's hot , now I can enjoy hi beauty without worrying about anything else, he wasn't mine and it made me feel relieved for a reason that I couldn't find.

Paul left a couple of minutes later, I was just sitting behind the register and talking to Leah about Angela's baby, and inviting her to the party I told her she can bring Paul if she wanted , she blushed a little and said she'd tell him, then the door chime twinkled and Leah went to set up the shelves that the last customer was searching through and I looked up to see who just came in and saw it was Edward, a smile formed at my face without thinking , he looked so nervous that I couldn't hide it , I wasn't used to this Edward but before he could see me I wiped the amused smile off my face and put a polite on in its place .

"Hello Edward, what can I help you with today?" I asked

He looked troubled but rearranged his features and cleared his throat.

" I just came by to ask about Angela, how is she? " he said.

" oh she's wonderful, overwhelmed a little but she's really happy, so is Ben, we're having a little party for them tomorrow at six, you should come" I said softly.

" I appreciate it but I know I'm not welcomed, i know u hate me and i really didn't mean to pressure you like that I'm—" he said looking guilty and unsure but Leah's coming to the cash register Cut him off and I took my chance.

" oh Leah , come here honey I want you to meet Edward, he's a friend of mine" i said confidently and gave Edward a reassuring smile when he looked up at me startled but hopeful, and he returned it, after meeting him Leah went back to shelving and Edward was looking at me with gratitude.

"I want you to be my friend Edward, it's all I can offer you, but please don't hurt me, I can't take anymore heartbreak" I hesitated a little "why don't you come to the party, we have to start somewhere, and I'm sure everyone misses you" I said gently with a genuine smile at the end.

He looked at me for a couple of second which was starting to make me nervous, then He gave me a beautiful smile and leaned in like he was going to hug me but then changed his mind after seeing something in my face that must have alerted him, he said thank you, he'll see me tonight and left with a new gleam in his eyes.

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