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Chapter 21
I wasn't sure that meeting, or even working for Edward's father was such a good idea. Edward assured me that everything would be fine. He said I was just overthinking everything again, worrying about nothing, that I needed to learn to chill out now that I was living in Santa Cruz.
I wasn't sure that I would ever be able to relax and stop worrying about what was around the corner. Life had a way of fucking things up.
"We're here," Edward said, as he parked the car. He pointed to a building across the road. The sign read: Dr. C Cullen Medical Practice.
"You never said he was a doctor, that you wanted me to work in a doctor's office," I stated.
Edward shrugged. "I didn't think it mattered. Does it?"
"I, uh, not really." I supposed it didn't really matter. I just wasn't overly fond of the idea.
Edward got out the car and I reluctantly followed him. I walked over to his side and he took my hand. I clutched it tightly, taking comfort in his touch, as we walked across the road.
Carlisle was waiting for us in the waiting room. I could tell it was Edward's father straightaway because they both shared the same piercing green eyes and crooked smile.
"Bella," he said, extending his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
I smiled, shaking his hand, unsure what to say. "It's nice to meet you too."
"Edward, tells me that you're interested in the receptionist position?"
I looked up at Edward. That wasn't exactly how I remembered it. I had been coerced into coming here today by him and Jasper. They seemed to think that I needed something to occupy my time and keep me out of trouble. I suppose they could be right. "Yes, though I'm afraid I don't have any experience," I said, turning to face Carlisle again.
Carlisle smiled. "That's okay, there really isn't much to it. You'll be answering calls, making appointments and taking payments. I'm sure it won't take you long to get into the swing of it." He seemed fairly confident in my ability considering he didn't know me. I could only assume that Edward had filled his head with lies about me. "How about we do a trial period and take it from there, say two weeks? That way, if you don't like the job you are free to walk away."
"Sounds good," I replied. Though I wasn't sure how Edward would feel about me walking away after the two weeks.
"Great, and are you able to start tomorrow?"
"I, uh, guess so."
Carlisle grabbed my hand and squeezed it. "Don't look so nervous Bella. I'm sure you'll do fine. I'll see you tomorrow morning. Eight o'clock sharp."
"Let's go and buy you a uniform," Edward said, wrapping his arm around my shoulders and guiding me out the room.