One Night Only

Twelve

Tuesday morning, Jacob's assistant contacted me. I was informed that he would like to meet this afternoon at 4:30 to discuss his ideas he had for promoting his upcoming business endeavor. I agreed to meet with him and was told to meet him at The Plaza. After hanging up, I blew out a heavy breath; I didn't want to do this at all. Carlisle was pleased when I told him that I was taking on the opportunity to represent the company and work with Jacob. I also told him that I wanted to work exclusively with Edward on this one. At first he was surprised that I wouldn't be working with Alice, but he agreed that Edward would be great for this opportunity. Now it was time to let Alice know what was going on. I wasn't sure how she would respond, but I had a plan that I needed to follow.

I knocked softly on her door, opening it up to peek inside. She looked up from the papers she was going over. "Yes Bella?"

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" I asked meekly. She waved me in and I stepped inside, closing the door firmly. I sat in one of the comfy chairs in front of her desk, nervously twiddling my thumbs on my lap.

"What is it Bella?" She asked. Alice was staring at me expectantly, waiting for me to begin.

I took a deep breath before rushing out in one breath, "I took a deal working with Jacob Black and Edward is going to work on it with me."

Alice started laughing and I gave her a confused look. "Is that all Bella? I thought you were going to tell me you were pregnant."

"So, you're not mad at me?"

"Oh God no," she giggled, "I already knew about it. I was just waiting for you to tell me yourself."

I sighed in relief, relaxing into the seat. "Carlisle told you, didn't he?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

She nodded in confirmation. "Of course he did. Jacob specifically asked for you, which I found a little weird. Do you know each other?"

I tried swallowing the lump that was built in my throat. "Yes, we do."

"Okay and how? Did you meet at the ball?" She asked curiously.

"Yes, but that's not the first time we've met. We actually grew up together."

"You grew up together?" Alice looked perplexed until her face morphed in shock. "Holy fuck. Jacob is your ex fiancé!" She gasped.

"Unfortunately yes," I groaned.

"Now I see why he asked for you, it makes total sense. Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I didn't want anyone to know about us. Jacob is a part of my past that I don't want revealed. Edward was the only one I told besides you."

"So where does Edward fit into this? Why did you request for Edward's help on this and not mine?" She sounded a little upset, but it was understandable. I internally cursed myself for not talking to her sooner.

"Edward came to the rescue when Jacob was trying to get on my good side. I was not pleased at all to see him. Edward witnessed the intense exchange between us and intervened. Jacob didn't take a liking to Edward, especially when he said he was my boyfriend."

Alice eyes widened at the mention of boyfriend. "Are you guys dating?"

"No, we're not. I already told you that," I replied.

"But you want to."

"What?" I asked, feigning ignorance.

"You heard me, Bella. I saw the way you two looked at each other at the club the other night. You guys are totally smitten with each other."

"I don't know what you're talking about." My heart raced, thumping wildly in my chest. Was it that obvious?

"You're a terrible liar, Bella," Alice chuckled, amusement plastered upon her face. "You may be able to fool lover boy, but I've known you for almost six years. Besides, I know love when I see it." My eyes widened and my jaw dropped in mortified awe. Alice has always been inquisitive and I shouldn't have been so surprised.