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Chapter 12

Opening Up

BPOV

"Do you come to this park often?" I asked not knowing what else to say.

"No not really Tanya was not really an outdoors person and whenever I wasn't with her I was usually at work."

"How about you, are you an outdoors person?"

"I guess it depends on where I am and what the weather is like, because in Forks I definitely was not an outdoors person with all the rain, but I do love nature."

"When I was in med school I did ride my bike to my classes often, but I guess I just got lazy over the years especially once I bought a car."

"I love bike riding so maybe we can go sometimes."

"I would like that and I definitely can use the exercise." He said chuckling

We were silent as we finished our ice creams and then Edward spoke again.

"Come with me I have some where I want to show you."

We hopped in a taxi which took us to 42nd street right between 7th & 8th avenue in Midtown and when we exited the taxi my eyes widened in excitement.

"Edward look there's The Rock and look there's Samuel L. Jackson!"

When I looked up at Edward he had an amused look on his face while sporting my favorite crooked grin and he pointed to the sign above us before speaking.

"This is Madame's Tussauds' Wax Museum and it houses popular wax figures such as political leaders, TV stars, sports stars, pop stars, world leaders and even action figures such as Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, Captain American and Iron Man all made out of wax and a pretty impressive realistic look."

After Edward purchased our tickets we entered the wax museum to look at all the exhibits and I was amazed at how real the wax figures looked. There were all types of figures from the Beatles, Michael Jackson, some past and the current president, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Madonna and so many more. We took silly pictures with our phones and admired the work of all the figures. I felt a tinge of smugness when Edward informed me that he had never been here before not even with Tanya which made the visit a little more special for me.

Afterwards we walked down Broadway and I was able to see where some of the TV shows are filmed and where the Broadway theaters are located. We grabbed a couple of New York style hot dogs with fries and ate sitting outside one of the restaurant's outside patio and enjoyed the weather and watching the hustle and bustle of the New York life.

"Are you ready to go home and watch the game?" Edward asked once we were done eating and I nodded in agreement.

Once back at his apartment we both took quick showers and I found a pair of grey yoga pants and a red tank top put on to watch the game. Edward came out his room wearing a pair of grey sweats and another NYU t-shirt. He grab us a couple of bottled waters and we sat once again yelling at the TV as we watched OKC and Miami play for the championship. I have to admit it was a perfect ending to a perfect day.

EPOV

I woke up early the next morning so this time I could have breakfast waiting for Bella and as I prepared pancakes and bacon I couldn't keep the smile off my face as I thought about the day before. It was nothing less than perfect and Bella seemed to really enjoy herself. I laughed to myself thinking about how she thought the wax figures in front of Madame Tussauds were real until I told her where we were and I had always wanted to visit that museum but Tanya never wanted to go.

"Good morning" I heard a soft voice behind me say and I turned around to see her standing in the door way looking as beautiful as ever.

"Good morning, I thought I could fix breakfast this time for you."

"Well thank you…I'm just going to go freshen up and I'll be right back."

"Ok"

We were going to see the apartment I found for her to see if she likes it, but I haven't told her yet it is right in my building just three floors up. Bella appeared back in the kitchen with her hair now pulled into a messy ponytail with a few stray hairs falling around her neck.

"So we have an appointment to see the apartment at 11am." I said placing her plate in front of her.

"Great, but you never told me where it is, but you said it's not far from here right."

I chuckled nervously running my hand through my hair praying that she would not be too bothered by the location.

"Actually it's very close to here…it's in my building just three floors up."

I didn't look up for fear of what her reaction would be, but then she shocked me.

"Edward, that's fantastic! I would love to stay in this building and be this close to you. Then I won't feel so alone when I do move into my own apartment with you just three floors below me. That would be awesome and convenient."

I looked up and she was beaming with excitement and I relaxed knowing that she did not mind living in such close proximity to me.

"Okay…well I'm glad you don't mind being this close to me."

"Why would I? You're the only friend I have here Edward and even if you weren't you're really cool and I love your company."

If she keeps this up I'm going to need another shower, a cold one that is.

"Well then it's settled I just need to run by the hospital to get something out of my office and then we can come back and see the apartment. Would you like to ride with me?"

"Sure just let me get changed." She said getting up from the table and leaving the kitchen.

The ride to the hospital was different to say the least. We listen and sang along to the radio on a station that only played songs from the 80's & 90's such as Cindy Lauper, Madonna, Prince, The Eurhythmics, Twisted Sister, Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis and The News and so many more and I have to admit I couldn't get enough. I laughed more than I have ever done in the past 10 years it felt good and I felt so free. We finally reached the hospital and as we were entering the door Bella's cell phone rang and when she looked at her phone her face lit up.

"Hey Jake how are you?" she said with a little too much enthusiasm for my liking.

When we reached the floor my office was on and exited the elevator Bella covered the mouth piece to her phone and informed me she would wait in the reception area while I went to my office. This annoyed me to no end, because I mean honestly what could her and 'Jake' have to talk about that's so damn private. I quickly went to my office and grabbed the spare key to my Volvo that I kept in my desk drawer so that I could give it to Bella and after locking my office back up I turned to see Bella standing at the receptionist desk talking to Jessica and James. I quickly walked up to Bella and grabbed her hand.

"Dr. Cullen, we were just introducing ourselves to your girlfriend and I was admiring how beautiful she is. You sure know how to pick'em Cullen, don't you?" James said using a very delusive tone.

Nice way to try to find out who Bella is to me, you ass!

"Oh no I'm not his girlfriend Edward and I are just friends. Hi I'm Bella, nice to meet you" she said extending her hand to James and he quickly took her and kissed the back of it which made my blood boil. I know I have no right to be mad because the fact Bella and I are just friends but at the moment I didn't care.

"I'm Dr. Porter… James Porter and the pleasure is all mine." He then turned and introduced Jessica to Bella.

"Hey Bella how are you? Are you from around here? I've never seen you here before.

"No I just moved here from Washington so I'm new in town."

"Oh, well welcome to New York and if you ever just want to hang out let me know." Jessica said writing her cell number on a piece of paper and handing it to Bella.

"We have to get out of here have a nice afternoon." I said pulling on Bella's hand while trying to remain as professional as possible.

I would definitely have to warn Bella later about those two, but for now we were off to see Bella's potentially new apartment.

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