A/N: Thanks Sherry x
Chapter 38
I didn't have a clue what to wear to the interview. An all-black outfit no longer seemed like a good Idea. I didn't want to appear standoffish. I wanted to appear approachable, someone that you would want to hire. I had no choice, but ask Alice for help. She let me borrow a white blouse, which I wore with a pair of black trousers that Edward had bought me for my receptionist job.
It stung to think about my old job, and how I had let everyone down. Edward had taken a risk by asking his father to give me that job and now his father was mad at him because of me. I would have never stolen drugs from the office, but I guess they weren't to know that. I hadn't exactly proven myself as trustworthy.
"Perfect," Alice said, smiling down at me. I had let her style my hair and do my makeup. I had to admit that I wasn't good at either of those things, the only thing I knew how to apply were thick layers of eyeliner and I didn't think that was going to help me win anyone over.
I looked in the mirror and barely recognized myself. I looked older, more mature and certainly more approachable. "Thank you," I said, looking up at Alice.
"You're welcome. I hope it helps you get the job," she said, squeezing my shoulder. "You know you look really pretty like this, without the Goth makeup and clothes. You should dress like this more often."
I nodded, unsure what to say.
"Well, I'm gonna go and lie down. This little peanut has been making me so tired lately," she said, rubbing her stomach and yawning to emphasize her point. "Good luck, Bella."
"Thank you," I said, as I watched her leave my room.
I grabbed my purse and headed downstairs. I was surprised to find Edward sitting in the living room. "What are you doing here?"
"Jasper said that you had an interview. I wanted to come by and wish you good luck," he said, standing up. "I also thought you might want a ride."
The café wasn't far, so I really didn't need a lift, but I relished in the thought of spending some time with Edward. A distance had grown between us and I knew I was to blame, but at the same time I wasn't sure how to close the gap. "Yeah," I smiled, "I'd like that."