A/N: A huge thanks to Sherry & Tiffany.
Sorry been really busy with work etc. I will catch up on reviews asap x x
Chapter 23
I was beyond nervous about my first day at work. Everyone was being so supportive, more supportive than I deserved, telling me that everything was going to be alright. Alice had even made me a lunch to take with me, and Edward had insisted on giving me a ride to work, even though I could have probably walked. I was actually kinda glad that he was here, holding my hand, so to speak. Being around Edward was comforting, soothing and completely terrifying all at the same time.
I felt strange dressed in professional attire. I was still wearing my black, but I no longer blended into the background. People were looking at me and I didn't like that. Edward had teased me when he saw me that I looked like I was going to a funeral. He had also kissed me on the cheek and told me I looked beautiful, so I didn't mind so much, but I didn't understand his insistent pushing for me to wear other colors. One of these days I was going to surprise him by turning up in that blue dress.
"We're here," Edward said, bringing the car to a stop. I took a deep breath and looked at the building across the street. I started to wonder if this was a really good idea. I was a high school dropout, a thief, and we all knew that Edward and I weren't going to last.
"Hey!" Edward said, touching my cheek. "Don't do that. Don't overthink it. You'll be fine. You're smarter than you give yourself credit for." I nodded, but only so he thought I agreed with him. "Do you want me to come in with you?"
I shook my head. That would only make me look like an incompetent child. "No, I got this," I said, grabbing my bag.
"Okay, I'll pick you up at five. We can grab a bite to eat if you want?"
I sighed. I knew I should say no. I was worried about us spending too much time together, but I couldn't deny that I wanted to see him. "Yeah, that sounds good," I said, reaching for the door handle.
Edward caught my arm before I could open the door. "What, no kiss?"
I leaned over and placed a small kiss on his lips before hurrying out of the car and across the road. Carlisle was standing in the waiting room, waiting for me again. As was some tall blonde woman. I didn't know her, but I could have sworn that I recognized her from somewhere.
"Bella," Carlisle smiled. "I'm glad you could make it. This is Rosalie, my staff nurse. She's going to run over a few things with you before we start at nine."