AN: Heya guys. Here's chapter two. I would like to thank everyone who reviewed. Brought a smile to my face everytime I read one. Quick question though…would you guys rather me reply to each review personally/through AN's or just a huge thank you overall. I just want to make sure you guys realize that I really appreciate that you guys are taking time to read my very….very armature story lol. Anyhoo let me know. I'd like to thank my beta
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CHAPTER 2

After sending the unexpected email, I turned my computer off for the rest of the night. I didn't want to know if he had replied or not. I wasn't even sure if I was apprehensive about his reply or about if he didn't reply. Instead I decided to re-read my Harry Potter book, the first one, and try and take my mind off of possibly being a mistress.

Renee had stopped banging on the door a while ago and I heard the front door slam shut. It seemed like I was alone and I was okay with that. I was sure that I had re-read the same page of my book over and over again as thoughts raced through my head.

Soon, I would be graduating and leaving. Hopefully leaving, I didn't know what I would do if I couldn't. Maybe I could save…yeah…I could save for ten years and then finally go to college. Ugh…why couldn't I read this freaking part about Dumbledore leaving poor Harry? My eyes kept glancing at the computer, wondering if I should check my email or not. The answer was no every time. Instead I closed my book and forced myself to sleep, thinking only of the mystery E and wondering what the outcome would be.

I was completely relieved that this was the last day of school. I had kinda wished that I didn't have to go, but it was mandatory seeing how we needed the information for graduation. So after my fifteen minute walk I made my way to the gym/auditorium. My class wasn't very big; once again we lived in a small town. We only had about seventy-five graduating students.

"What up Bella." I head as I walked through the double doors of the gym. I paused and turned around and smiled softly up at probably my only true friend, Jacob. Jacob was an exception, just because he wasn't of the norm. He was popular, mostly because of his looks and his football skills. I had known Jake since I was very young. He hated going to school on the reservation and had begged his father, Billy, for years to go to the public school. Finally when high school arrived his father agreed. Jacob continued to be my friend even though he was ridiculed and questioned about our relationship. Supposedly I was the only one he was currently having sex with, but I wasn't too sure about that. He was very popular with the girls. But I couldn't deny him…or maybe I just wanted a chance to escape and that was through sex. Either way, when the mood hit one of us, we always went to the other.

"Hey Jake."

"Are you excited? Finally graduation!" he said beaming.

I nodded my head and smirked to myself as a few girls came up to Jake, completely ignoring me, as they wished him a happy summer. Jake was very cute, with short dark hair, and tan skin. He was built like a monster and it turned girls on. He was fully Native American, and even though people didn't like to bring it up, I knew the females of this school secretly like it.

"So still thinking about those dreams of going to Illinois huh?" he asked taking a seat next to me on the bleachers.

I glared at him. "It's not a dream, it's reality."

He smirked. "Well I looked at the cost of that school and to me it seems like a damn dream. Even with all of those scholarships you'll have."

I kept my mouth close and said nothing about not getting some scholarships. He would just tease me further and this was something I didn't want to be teased with.

I continued to ignore Jake when the principal walked in, standing in front of the students.

After grabbing our attention, she started on what the protocol was for the graduating class. Girls had to be in a dress, guys had to have ties. No being late, if you were late, you didn't get to walk. Everyone had to have their cap and gowns, girls white, boys red. Thankfully I'd already bought my cap and gown. Each person would get ten tickets to invite their family and friends to the graduation. I laughed under my breath. I wouldn't be using any of those. She went over a few more things such as conduct and practice meetings.

It was a week until graduation. I couldn't wait.

I was apprehensive about going home. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep away from the computer and though I wanted to open my email, I was still hesitant. Walking into my house, I completely ignored Phil and Renee who were sitting in the living room watching television. I unlocked my bedroom door and walked back in, locking it again.

Throwing my bag on my bed I went to my computer, turning it on. I sat in front of it waiting for it to boot, my heart racing.

Taking a deep breath, I thought 'fuck it' and clicked around until I got my internet connection and opened my email.

SUBJECT: ARMAGEDDON

Well hello B. I decided to get back to you as soon as I could seeing how your reply was the only one not asking how much money I made and how much she would be getting. It's okay that your reply wasn't very long. I understand this is an unusual request. I have to say you are breathtakingly beautiful. I would love to get to know you a bit better before taking this to the next level. Do you have a phone number I could reach you at? Mine is 224-867-6654. Hopefully I'll hear from you soon.

E

I actually smiled. He thought I was beautiful. Of course I would take that from the damn email. Shaking my head I was surprise that he wanted to get to know each other. He didn't sound like a douche bag, but then again I wouldn't know until I actually met with him. Heart racing I quickly typed out a quick email stating that I didn't have a phone, cell or landline, and if it was alright if we continued through email. I also realized that he never sent me a picture of himself but had asked for one of myself instead.

For the next week, E and I continued to email back and forth. He said it didn't matter if I didn't have a phone and that emailing was fine. We continued to talk as if we were friends, sharing our likes and dislikes, what kind of music we both liked and what we liked to do in our spare time. I asked him what exactly he did for a living and he said that it was a family business claiming it was a pretty mundane job at times but it brought in the money. I told him that I wasn't very well off, but said nothing about my Renee and Phil problem. He talked about his family, only mentioning that he had a mother and father who were still alive, an older brother and a younger sister. I mentioned that my father had died years ago, and was met with a sympathetic apology.

I knew I only had a week to get him to decide if I was the right girl. I didn't know if he was talking to anyone else or if I was the only one. The whole mistress thing still hadn't gotten to me. I figured he wouldn't want me to know much about his wife and I was willing to keep her out of my mind. I had to get out of this town and I'd be willing to do that. I realized that I was no better than my mother. Using sex to get what I wanted. I didn't care though. I had to get away from her, Phil, and this whole damn town. I wanted out.

When E finally sent the email with his picture, that I had requested, in it I was stunned. Tears almost filled my eyes as I wondered why a gorgeous man would want with a girl like me. His hair was almost a bronze color with streaks of red and brown making up the full head of hair. It wasn't slicked back but instead very tousled like as if he just woke up. His eyes were the clearest green I had ever seen with very long lashes. His nose was a little longer than normal and just a bit wide, though strong, and it fit very well with the rest of his face. His lips were full and kissable, with a crooked smiled attached to them. I couldn't really see the rest of his body but I was sure that it was just as perfect as his face.

I was told that he was anxious to finally meet me. I told him that soon I would be graduating and maybe we could meet then. I still hadn't brought up the whole needing money for college and didn't know when I would be able to. I had the opportunity when he said he would fly out for my graduation. I was shocked. I didn't think it would be so soon, but apparently he really wanted to meet me. He said he probably wouldn't be able to get there until an hour or so before the ceremony started but he promised to be there. I nervously typed out high school address and sent it to him along with telling him his ticket would be left with the 'usher' at the entrance of the building.

I couldn't believe I was so close to meeting my potential lover…and gaining freedom.

I couldn't sleep. I was too anxious, and nervous, and it wasn't about graduation. Hell I wasn't nervous about getting a diploma that I deserved. I was nervous about the man I would be meeting today. I wanted to make sure I was as beautiful as he thought I was in person. I wanted him to not be a cocky douche bag, though I was sure he wasn't. I wanted him to choose me.

Not only was I nervous about meeting E, I was nervous about if he actually choose me. I would be leaving Renee and Phil. I wondered if they would try and stop me, or if Renee would actually cry seeing me leave. If so, it wouldn't be out of love. It would probably be because her bank would be gone.

I looked at my clock. It was 1:30 in the morning, and graduation started at nine that morning. I decided that it wouldn't hurt to try and put all emotions and feelings to the side and try and get some sleep. It would be a busy day.

When I woke up at six, I was feeling quiet refreshed. I took my time within the two hours that I had and got ready for graduation. I had gone on a little shopping spree at the local dollar store, buying the 'expensive' body wash, and a decent amount of cheap make-up. I had watched numerous of you-tube videos about applying make-up and thought I did a pretty good job at it that morning. I had decided to go all out for my graduation clothes. I put on a nice simple strapless bra with simple black panties. Nothing too glitzy, but it fit me. Finally I put on my thirty dollar little black dress. It had one shoulder with a stone-looking accent sitting right on my shoulder. The sides were what was described as ruched and seemed to have that scrunchie effect. I paired it off with a simple round toe black pump.

I glanced at myself in the mirror. It was nothing glamorous, but I felt very pretty. My usual brown wavy hair fell in soft curls down my back. I couldn't remember the last time I had a haircut. My wide dull brown eyes popped with the make-up I had put on. My lips were coated with a light pink shade of lip gloss. I ran my hands down the sides of my body turning this way and that. I wasn't a stick figure and had curves that I thought complemented me. Wide hips, and an average waist. My chest wasn't anything to gawk at being just a C cup, and my ass…well…what ass? Still, I felt pretty and I hadn't felt that way in a long time.

I took my heels off and quickly put on some of my gym shoes. There was no way I was walking fifteen minutes in heels. I already had to stand up in those things. Grabbing the shoes and my cap and gown I unlocked my bedroom door, locking it again behind me when I exited. I passed the living room and decided to let Renee know that I was leaving.

"Where are you going?" She asked eyes still on the television as I spoke to her.

"I'm graduating." I said simply.

Her head snapped up to mine, brown eyes wide. A small smile played on her face as she stood up in very short shorts and a long t-shirt.

"Graduating? High School? My girl's all grown up." She said making her way over to me.

I shifted uncomfortably, not really used to her acting as if she cared. She touched my face before giving me a soft kiss on the cheek with her chapped lips.

"When is it, where at and what time? I want to go."

I panicked and shook my head. "Mom, you don't want to go. You have to get dressed up and walk to the high school."

She shook her head and smiled. "Wait one second Bella. "

She walked out of the living room and surprisingly I waited. I don't know why. I should have left. She came back with Phil in toe. His eyes widen as he looked at me from my toes to my head. I shifted not liking the look his eyes took.

"Wow. When did you get all pretty?" He mumbled.

I shrugged my shoulders as he licked his lips.

"It's Bella's graduation. We should go Phil. Maybe Andrew will let us take his car."

I sighed and stood there still feeling alone. I had no idea what my mother was trying to do. It wasn't that I would be embarrassed if she came…I already was, but this just felt weird. Plus I didn't want E to see her. Now that would be embarrassing.

"No, mom it's okay. Really."

"No. No, your mother is right Bella. What time does it start?" addressed Phil.

I looked at the cracked clock on the wall. "In about an hour and fifteen minutes, which is why I have to go. Now."

"We'll be there." Phil said and then grinned. "Then we can celebrate after." His eyes roamed my body again.

I looked at my mother who was smiling gently and nodded my head.

I put two of the tickets on the table. I didn't want to wait around, especially when I knew they wouldn't show up anyway.

Walking the fifteen minute route seemed longer than usually. Now that Renee and Phil were out of my mind, I started to concentrate on E. I felt my stomach flip itself over. I wonder if he would like how I looked in person. I hope his personality was as attractive as it was in email. Oh God, what if I got catfished? What if he didn't show up? Would I meet him after or before the ceremony? Would it be awkward? Agh! All these damn questions. I just wanted to get it over with, and at the same time keep this moment far away from me as possible.

AN: Ohhh…so it looks like Bella is getting apprehensive about meeting E. So hope you liked the chapter. Please leave a review if you'd like and I'll put the next chapter up soon.