Chapter 2 - Talk and suprises.
Chapter 2 – Talk and suprises.
Epov
I sat on the same spot I sat yesterday, and played Beautiful by Trading Yesterday. Its not that famous, but it’s a great song.
The song came to and end, and the let the last tune hang in the air.
‘’Hi.’’ A voice said. Of course I recognized the voice, it was Bella.
‘’Speaking of beautiful.’’ I said , more to myself, but I knew she heard it.
‘’What?’’ She said, laughing a bit.
‘’The song I just sang , its called Beautiful.’’
‘’Oh.’’ Was all she said and blushed.
‘’Why wont you sing something to me? With the guitar.’’
‘’What? No!’’ She said and shook her head.
‘’Why not? You’ve played since you were SEVEN! C’mon!’’
‘’But not here.’’
‘’Why?’’
‘’Because people will hear it!’’
‘’Well, congratulation Sherlock!’’ I said and laughed.
‘’Oh, shut up.’’ She said and crossed her arms.
I laughed once more and started to pack up my things.
‘’Sorry, you still want to go and grab a coffee or something?’’
She pretended to look thoughtful.
‘’I don’t know…’’
‘’You’re a terrible liar, Bella. C’mon.’’ I said and started walking. She ran to my side.
‘’Where are we going to eat?’’
‘’A Café I work at.’’
‘’Okay.’’
We came to the café and I pulled out a chair at the table very close to the piano. Bella sat down and smiled.
‘’Being a gentleman I see..’’
‘’Everyday.’’ I smiled.
‘’So, you work here? I sometimes eat lunch or even dinner here.’’
‘’You do? How come I'd never seen you before?''
''I dont know, since I'd never seen you either.'' She said
I laughed and agreed.
''Can I get you something?''
‘’Oh, I cant let you pay!’’
‘’Its on the house’’ I said.
She laughed. ‘’ Well, okay. I’d love a coffee.’’
‘’And a coffee it is!’’
I went to the back to find Marcus.
‘’Marcus?’’
‘’In here ,Edward.’’ He called from his ‘kind-of-office’’.
‘’Im here with a friend, we’re getting a cup of coffee, that’s okay?’’
‘’Yeah , sure.’’
‘’Thanks.’’
I was just about to take the two cups of coffee to our table when a few people came in. Since I sometimes work here, instead of calling for Marcus, I helped them. I signed a ‘ 1 minute ‘ to Bella who just smiled and nodded her head.
‘’What can I help you with?’’ I asked politely.
‘’I want 20 donuts to go.’’
Well, time to call for Marcus help.
‘’Let me just go get my boss.’’
I ran into the back , again.
‘’Marcus! 35 donuts to go, maybe you should come..’’
‘’Its your day off! C’mon, no work! Join you friend for coffee. Tell them that I will be right there See you tonight?.’’
‘’Yeah.’’ I said and gave him a thankful smile and got back to the disk where the guys still waited.
‘’He’s going to get here soon, do you mind to wait?’’
‘’Nah man, go back to your girl’ ‘’ His friend said with an irish accent and winked at me.
‘’Im sorry!’’I said when I got back to the table.
‘’Its okay.’’
‘’Here’s your coffee, which probably is pretty cold now.’’ I said and rubbed the back of my head.
She laughed and took a sip.
‘’So , tell me about you.’’ She said.
‘’Isnt that much to tell.’’
‘’Where you from?’’
‘’Seattle , US.’’
‘’You’re from The States too? And Washington?’’
I smiled a crooked grin.
‘’Yep.’’
‘’Cool, me too.’’
‘’So I’ve heard.’’
She looked confused. ‘’From who?’’
‘’No, I just heard it on your accent.’
‘’Ah, yeah. Sam keep bugging me about it.’’
‘’Sam?’’ I asked and immidetly jumped on the conclusion that she had a boyfriend.
‘’Yeah, my best friend.’’
‘’Oh, Okay.’’
‘’Speaking of accent, you speak more english than american.’’ She said.
‘’Yeah, but since my parents are both born in England it kinda grew on us kids.’’
‘’I can understand that.’’ She said and smiled.
‘’So , what are you doing here in England, Bella?’’ I asked, obvious polite.
‘’You know, just escaping to a more calm place. You?’’
‘’Well, pretty much the same.’’
‘’Pretty much?’’ She questioned and raised her eyebrow.
‘’What made you ‘escape’?’’ I said getting the conversation back at her.
‘’Family problems.’’ She answered with a halfhearted smile.
‘’Well, then we’re on the same page.’’
‘’Whats up with your family?’’
‘’Well, they’re very loving and kind. Its not that, but they can be a big pain in the ass. I just couldn’t take it anymore. 20 years with them and im ready to bury myself in the ground for a couple of months.’’
She laughed out loud.
‘’That bad, huh?’’
I just nodded.
‘’How old are you?’’ I asked.
‘’Im 22, you?’’
‘’Im 20, turning 21.’’ I said with a smile.
‘’How old are you’re siblings?’’
‘’Alice’s my twin, so she’s obviously as old as I am and Emmett is 23.’’
She smiled. ‘’That sounds great.’’
‘’Do you have any siblings?’’
She shook her head.
‘’Nope, I grew up alone.’’
‘’Well, sometimes that most have been nice as well.’’
‘’Yeah, I guess.’’ She said and took another zip of the coffee. I didn’t push the subject any further, since she seemed uncomfortable.
BPOV
We sat there for what seemed like hours. He was perfect, he had to be perfect.
‘’So, whats your favorite color?’’ I asked him and took a sip of my fifth cup och coffee.
‘’Blue.’’ He answered without thinking.
‘’Ohmy! That’s my favorite color , too! ‘’ I said with fake surprise in my voice.
‘’I know, you told me that like.. 5 minutes ago.’’ He said and laughed.
Edward was a very easy person to be with, very down-to-earth and kind and very very handsome.
Get your act togheter Bella! I said to myself and mentally kicked my ass.
I looked at the clock. Damn.
‘’Shit.’’ I wisphered.
‘’What?’’
‘’I have to be somewhere in 15 minutes.’’ I said to make it short. I was going to pick up Emily in a few minutes.
I gathered my things togheter and stood up – as did Edward.
‘’Hey, I had a really nice time today. Im sorry I have to leave so adruptly.
‘’No , its okay. I understand.’’ He said, smiling.
‘’So, I’ll see you around?’’
‘’Yeah, defently.’’
‘’Good.’’ I said and started to turn my back to him , but quickly changed my mind and turned around to give Edward a quick kiss on the cheek.
‘’Bye.’’
I got to Samanthas apartment.
‘’Hi, guys!’’ I said as I opened the door.
‘’MOMMY!’’ My little four year old angel came running from the living room.
‘’Hi , princess! How was your day with Sam?’’ I said as I scoped her up from the floor.
‘’Ah-ma-zing.’’
I laughed and gave her a kiss on the top of her head.
‘’Nooo! No kisses!’’ She shriked and started to struggle in my arms.
‘’Oh really?’’
‘’You can never get one!’’ She sang happily and struggled even more.
‘’No worries, Mike’s here for you rescue.’’
‘’HELP ME MICKIE!’’
Mike took her from me and threw her on his back.
‘’Thank you, sweetie.’’ She said clapping his head.
‘’You sound so grown up , Emmie.’’
She giggled.
‘’ But I AM four years, right?’’
‘’Right.’’ He said.
‘’Where’s Sam?’’ I asked.
‘’She’s in the bedroom working on something for Emily.’’
‘’The Christmas dress?’’
He nodded.
Come on. It’s the 28th SEPTEMBER!’’ I said irritaded and just loud enough for her to hear it. She didn’t answer.
‘’Okay , Sam. We’re leaving, call me when you got time!’’
Mike put Emily down and she came over to take my hand.
‘’See you later.’’ She called from the bedroom.
I turned to Mike. ‘’Thank you for taking care of her today.’’
‘’Ah, its okay. Its just fun to have her around.’’
‘’Bye , Mike.’’ Emily said and waved.
‘’Bye , Cutie!’’
We took the elevator down to the main floor, and walked out on the street. Emily talked about what she, Mike and Sam had done and she didn’t leave a thing out.
‘’Mommy?’’
‘’Yeah?’’
‘’Can we eat dinner out today? Sam told me you know a cafe where you can buy pancakes with ice cream.’’ She said.
''Aha, so it was Sam's idea?'' I asked, but she was just looking at me with big, pleading eyes. How can anyone with true human feeling say no to that?
‘’Of course we can , sweetie.’’ Probably Edward didnt work today.
.‘’But lets head home first, so you can take a shower.’’
‘’And I want my Hello Kitty dress!’’
‘’Hello Kitty it is!’’ I said and laughed at her happy smile.
Epov.
I stood at the disk and looked around at the crowded café. This day wasn’t a good day to work. All I could think of was Bella. Her laugh, her smile, her eyes..
‘’Edward!’’ Marcus called and brought me back to reality.
‘’Yeah?’’
‘’Go get 10 lemons in the big refrigerator in the back.’’
‘’Okay.’’ I said and turned around to get the lemons when the door opened.
''Edward?''
''Bella?'' I said and turned around. ''Oh, i didnt even think you would work tonight.’’ She said and blushed slightly.
I didnt answer and Marcus let out a frustrated sigh.
’’No problem, i’ll go get the lemons.’’ I laughed and went to stand behind the disk again.
’’Okay, you’re suprised to see each other. Now, i want food.’’ A voice said and not until now I saw the adorable little girl stand there, holding Bellas hand. She had brown curly hair that reached to her shoulders, her skin was an adorable shade of pink and her eyes were brown, just as beautiful as Bellas.
She had a white dress with ’Hello Kitty’ on it, and a pink long sleeved t-shirt under the dress.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/2120181102_107d06e4cd.jpg <- Only with darker and a bit more curly hair. I LOVE GOOGLE <3)
’’Emily! Dont be rude.’’
’’Im not rude! Im hungry!’’ She whined.
’’What can i get for you Emily?’’ I asked.
'’Do you got pancakes?’’
’’Yes, of course!’’
’’With Ice cream?’’
’’What would pancakes be without the ice cream?’’
The look on her face was priceless. She was beaming from ear to ear and her eyes glowed with true happiness. ’’And what do you want, Mom?’’ She asked and looked up on Bella.
’’I’ll just take a salad.’’
’’Right away , ladies. Have a seat.’’ I said and wrote down their orders. I went into the kitchen and left the note to Benjamin, the chef.
‘’It’ll be ready in ten minutes.’’ He said.
‘’Thanks!’’ I said as I walked out the door, to the disk in the café again. I saw Bella and Emily sit at a table in the corner of the café. Bella nodded every now and then, as her daughter talked. Emily got so excited when she talked, that she was jumping up and down in her chair, which made me think of my sister, Alice.
Bella said something to Emily and kissed her forehead. Then she stood and started to walk towards me.
''Hey.'' I said and couldnt help but smile.
''Hi. I seriously didnt know that you where working tonight, sorry.''
''No need to apologize! Just fun to have a break from strangers and acually meet someone that I know.''
She looked suprised but smiled.
''You didnt tell me about Emily.''
''You didnt ask.'' She said with a smile.
''I guess I didnt.'' I said and smiled. ''But she's adorable. How old is she?''
''She's four, turning five in April next year.'' She said and looked at her daughter.
''Where's her dad?''
She got a wierd expression on her face and I regretted that I had asked.
''You dont need to answer if you dont want.'' I said with a smile.
''No, its okay. He's still back in Washington.. or , I think he moved to New York, but Im not sure.''
''Oh, Im so sorry.''
Before she could answer, Benjamin called, saying that Bella's and Emily's food was ready.
''I think I might have to get your food.''
''Yeah, sure.'' She said with a halfhearted smile and went back to their table.
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Crossroads Chapter 1 - Angel.
Epov (pov=point of view)
’’Damn it.’’ I said to myself. This just wouldn’t work.
I sat on my usual spot on the street with the guitar. I wasn’t that good on guitar, but it was easier to learn guitar than drag out a piano on the street.
’’I think it would be easier if you just changed that to the easier G.’’ A woman’s voice said to me. I looked up to see a brown haired girl – no angel – in front of me.
’’Excuse me?’’ I said, and forgot the words she just said to me.
’’You’re trying to learn the more advanced G, just easier to take the easier one.’’ She said and smiled a brilliant smile.
’’Yeah, I know. But I still think this sounds better.’’
’’Oh, okay. Sorry to bother you then.’’ She said and blushed a beautiful blush. She turned her back against me and started to walk towards the crowd.
’’My name is Edward.’’ I called after her, desperate to get her attention back. She turned around and gave me a smile.
’’My name is Bella.’’
I just smiled back at her, didn’t know how to speak.
‘’So, do you often sit around here, trying to learn guitar?’’ She asked and started to come closer to me.
‘’Erhm.. No. I usually play piano at small cafes and stuff like that. It’s too hard to drag out a piano on the street.’’
She laughed a beautiful laugh and nodded.
‘’I guess so.’’
‘’So, how about you?’’
‘’What about me?’’ She asked.
‘’Do you often tell strangers how to pull a G on the guitar?’’ I teased her.
Once again she laughed, but I could see the blush on her cheeks.
‘’No, actually not. But I couldn’t help it, it looked like you really wanted to learn that.’’
‘’Yeah.’’ I said looking down at my guitar.
‘’I don’t want to seem like the ‘sneaky’ girl, but, don’t you have a job?’’
This turn it was my turn to blush, it wasn’t something I did very often, but it happened every now and then.
‘’Yeah, but it’s nothing big. I don’t get very much in salary so I do what I love to do to get money.’’ I said and smiled a crooked grin.
She smiled.
‘’You seem interested in music , too.’’ I said.
‘’That wasn’t a question.’’
I shook my head no.
‘’Yeah, my mother’s second husband was a guitar player, so he’s been learning me since I was like 7.’’
‘’Oh, I see.’’
‘’You, want to get something to eat? I’m starving and its freezing outside,’’ She said.
‘’I would love that, but.. I have to get to work.’’ I said and a small amount of pain crossed my chest, I wanted to get to know her better.
‘’Too bad. But, you’re still going to be here tomorrow?’’
‘’Yeah.’’ I said and couldn’t help but smile.
‘’Okay, I’ll see you.’’ She said and turned around.
‘’Yeah.’’ I said once more, and I could have sworn that I heard her laugh. Good job , Cullen, really smooth. I thought and wanted to hit myself in the head with a bat or something.
BPOV.
He just sat there, really trying to get it. The first part was awesome, his fingers were so smooth against the strings. I just had to talk to him and not before I left I really understood what I had said to him. Oh my god, he must feel so humiliated. I shouldn’t have talked to him.
Why not? It doesn’t matter now, you can’t turn back time, you idiot. I thought to myself.
My thoughts were interrupted by my phone. Well, who can that be? Probably Sam.
‘’Hi Samantha.’’ I said when I answered the phone.
‘’Hi Bells!’’ She sang on the other side of the line.
‘’Oh , did we wake up happy today?’’
‘’As happy as always.’’ She laughed.
‘’So, what’s up?’’ I asked.
‘’Oh , stop sound so American.’’ She said.
‘’ Cant help it, sorry.’’
‘’Its okay.’’
‘’Did you want to complain about my accent or was there anything special you wanted to tell?’’
‘’Hey, can’t I call my best friend just to chat?’’
‘’Oh c’mon! Spit it out!’’ I laughed.
‘’Yeah , Mike is out of town this weekend, and I wondered if you maybe wanted to stay with me? You know, like old times.’’
I smiled when I thought at ‘’the old times’’, the best time actually.
‘’Yeah , why not.’’
‘’You can bring Emily if you want to, or leave her at moms and dads place.’’
‘’You said like old times and if I remember right, she didn’t exist back then.’’ I laughed.
‘’Nope’’ She said and laughed with me.
‘’It’s okay with David and Sue if Emily stays there over the weekend, I don’t want to be in their way if they have-‘’
‘’C’mon Bella! You know mom adores Emily! So does dad.’’
‘’Okay , okay. Chill.’’
‘’And once again – stop sound so damn American. You live in London.’’
‘’Yeah, I’m pretty aware of that.’’
She laughed her cute laugh that made me think back to when we were kids. Sam and I had been best friends as far as I could remember.
‘’I’ll pick you up at Friday, what time?’’
‘’We’ll have to drop Emily off at your moms too, so be there at four?’’
‘’Okay. See you, bye!’’
‘’Bye.’’ I said and closed the phone.
EPOV.
I came into the café and walked towards the piano, but got stopped by the owner, Marcus.
‘’You’re late.’’ He said. ‘’Again.’’
‘’I know! I’m sorry, really!’’
‘’Yeah. And why does it feels like I’ve heard that before?’’
I gave him a pleading look.
‘’Okay then. But ONLY because you’re the best pianist we ever had here.’’
I gave him an assuring smile.
‘’Thanks.’’
‘’You’re welcome , son.’’
I sat at the piano for hours, and I smiled the whole time. Piano was the only thing that kept me from thinking of the mess I was in.
My family in The states, my (ex) girlfriend who’d been cheating, her lover being my best friend, my escape to England. Everything was just a big , fat , mess.
My family was from England, but my parents , Carlisle and Esme, decided to move to America when my older brother , Emmett, was born.
Me and my twin sister Alice was born 20 years ago at a hospital in Seattle. We weren’t that much alike each other, not in the looks or personality. She was short, about 5’5’’ (165 cm) and had short black hair that was pointing in all directions. I was about 6’1’’ (185 cm) and my hair was bronze-colored and always a mess. The only thing we had in common in looks was our eyes. They were pitch green, almost as emeralds. People could describe them to be ‘’dazzling’’ and ‘’beautiful’’. I didn’t think they were any of that, I preferred brown or blue eyes.
Alice was an annoying fashion-crazy-pixie, and sometimes , she could be a really pain in the ass . Though , she was my twin and I wouldn’t be able to live on without her. She was the only one who’d known that I was going to leave for England and the only one I’d been in touch with the past year.
‘’Hi, I was just wondering if you know any Jim Brickman?’’
I smiled.
‘’Yeah, really well actually. Had anything special in mind?’’
‘’Lake Erie Fall?’’
‘’Of course.’’
The man smiled and went to take a seat next to a woman in his age. I looked at his left hand, no ring. So they weren’t married. But the look at his face told me that it wasn’t long until he would ask. I envied him, I wanted just that.
I turned around and started to play the beautiful composition by Jim Brickman. Once again , by the first tune, my thoughts where at peace.
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