(A/N: This is my first fanfic ever…I'm a little nervous about it. Tell me how I'm doing…review!!)
I do not own Twilight…I wish I did though. Stephenie Meyer owns all of these wonderful characters…I'm just borrowing them for my own pleasure!
"Bella, you can do this. His thoughts are peaceful." Edward quickly picked up on my nervousness.
Telling Charlie that Edward and I were engaged was going to be an up-hill battle. I already knew that as soon as I told him, he would become outraged. Might as well go on and get it over with. "Well, here we go," was all I could muster.
Edward was already opening my door and helping me out. While we walked through the door, I was trying to think of ways to tell him that didn't involve him yelling at us both.
"Bella?" Charlie called out from the living room.
"Hey dad." The butterflies soared into my stomach. "Dad?"
"Yeah, Bells?" He looked at me then at Edward, his eyes narrowing. Edward squeezed my hand in encouragement to continue.
"I…we have an announcement to make." Oh, great…I just made it sound like we were pregnant. Charlie's face started turning to a bright red shade, so I quickly continued. "Edward and I are…engaged." My voice broke on the last word, so I shoved my left hand towards his face to show him the ring.
Charlie's face started turning to a darker red, then purple. "WHAT?! What do you mean you're engaged? You're only 18 years old! HE'LL BREAK YOUR HEART JUST LIKE HE DID THE LAST TIME."
I felt Edward stiffen at the last part. That was a low blow, and it made me mad. "Charlie, I love him. Sure, he broke my heart. But he's more than made up for that, and he still continues to make up for it. He has come to this house being more polite to you than you deserve, and you do nothing but shove it right back into his face. He loves me, and I know he does. And I love him. We are getting married, with or without your blessing." I tried to keep my tone down, but it didn't work. Tears were now streaming down my face.
"You do not have my blessing over this wedding and as long as you live under this roof, you will not be getting married to this…this…boy!"
"Charlie, why don't you like Edward at all?" This was really bothering me, and I wanted this resolved, now. The heavy sobs were coming fast and making it hard to breathe. Edward started rubbing my back reminding me that I need to calm down and breathe.
Charlie, now more calm and in control of his emotions, relaxed his face. "Bella, when he left you, you changed. You weren't the Bella I knew. And to just break it off like that. It was unfair to you and I can't help but not like the person who hurts my only baby like that." I saw sadness in his face as it turned back to the bright red it started out with.
"Charlie, if I may, can I clarify what truly went on when my family and I left?" It was then me who stiffened. What was Edward doing? Charlie just nodded in approval.
"Charlie, leaving Bella was the last thing I wanted to do. Some family troubles arose and we had to leave immediately. I wasn't sure if we were ever coming back, so I had to break up with Bella. I wanted her to move on, as if I never existed. Every day we were separated, I could do nothing more than think of her. Every second of every day, my thoughts were on her. I couldn't live without her. I truly felt like dieing. But when I saw her again, it felt like my life was complete again. It felt like heaven. There's no way I could ever leave her like that again. It's hard enough saying good night to her. I truly love her, and I will never let anything bad happen to her. I swear." Edward was now kneeled in front of Charlie who was sitting on the couch. I could do nothing but stand there with my mouth agape.
"Well, this is my one and only baby. If you want my blessing, you can have it as long as you hold up to your word. And, if you break your honor, I'll break your neck."
With this comment, Edward chuckled and stood up again. He was by my side with his arm around my waist in the matter of two seconds. Finally, everything was going to be okay.
"Make sure you call Renee and tell her tomorrow." Charlie grumbled. Oh, no. I had forgotten all about telling Renee. The butterflies rose again and hit the walls of my stomach.
"Oh, yeah. I will call her in the morning," was all I could say.
I walked Edward to the porch and he held me in a tight hug. My head went dizzy as he put his hand under my chin and brought my face up to his. He planted a soft kiss on my lips. My heart started racing and he smiled my favorite crooked grin. "I love that sound. I'll see you in a little while, love." With that, he was pulling out of the driveway.
I went back into the house and told Charlie good night. I grabbed my bag out of my room and went to the bathroom. With the hot water beating against my back, it relieved the knots that had built up over the last few hours. I was pulling on the silky Victoria's Secret pajama bottoms when I heard Charlie close the door to his room.
I went into my room and automatically scanned my room for Edward. He wasn't there yet. I grabbed my brush and went to work on my hair. Then, I felt icy fingers wrap around mine and took my hairbrush away from me. I gasped and turned around. Edward was smiling and it touched his warm butterscotch colored eyes. "Hello, love."
"Hey!" I said catching my breath.
Edward finished brushing my hair for me and laid the brush on the desk beside my computer. In a flash, he had me in his arms and was already laying me down on my bed. As he lay next to me, he kissed my hair. "I told you everything was going to be alright, didn't I?"
"Yes, you did. Thank you, you know, for explaining everything to Charlie."
"I meant every word, love."
I stared at him, at his perfect features. I lifted my hand to brush his cheek, and he did the same. We both started laughing. "I love you, with all of my heart." I said honestly.
"I love you too, with all of my existence." He replied.
With that simple sentiment, he pulled me next to his chest and slightly traced his nose along my jaw line. My heart started racing again. I felt him smile as he kissed my cheek. I turned my head and crushed my lips into his. For a moment, I just felt dizzy, and then I had to come up to breathe. I gasped and he chuckled.
"Get some sleep, love. You will need it tomorrow. You have to call Renee still yet. Then, you have to talk to Alice about wedding plans."
"Ugh. I dread tomorrow." I really did. I didn't want to put up with whatever fight my mom was going to give me about my engagement. And Alice is going to be difficult to deal with over the next few months.
"I'll be with you through most of the day. Tomorrow night though, I need to go hunting with Emmet and Jasper."
"Alright." Some relief came to me knowing that I would get to spend most of my day with Edward. He started humming my lullaby and I drifted off to sleep.
"Bella! Wake up sleepy head!" I heard a high-pitched voice. I knew instantly that I was up for a day of torture. The covers that had once offered a comforting darkness suddenly vanished.
"Alice, what time is it?"
"It's 7. Time to get up. We have a big day ahead of us! Hurry!" Alice was jerking me out of my bed and pushing me towards the bathroom so I could have my human-moment.
When I returned to my room, I could tell that my outfit was already laid out across my bed. Edward had to have argued with Alice over my outfit because I had the privilege to wear sneakers and comfortable jeans. The shirt, however, was going to fit a little more snuggly than my liking.
"Get dressed! We have some shopping to do!" Alice shrieked.
"Ugh! Couldn't you just do it online?" I asked, not really wanting to shop.
"NEVER! I can't believe that you don't care how about your own wedding! Bella, please, do this for me. Let me have this chance to make one of your last human experiences so great, that you'll never forget it for centuries to come."
What a guilt trip. How could I say no to that logic? "Sure, Alice. Just don't keep me out forever, okay?"
Edward was sitting in the rocking chair holding his cell phone. Crap. I know what's coming. I might as well beat him to it.
"Edward, can I see your phone? I guess I better call Renee before I forget."
"Of course, love. Just try to contain your emotions if she goes overboard."
"Edward!" Alice whispered.
He looked her way, then, smirked. I hate it when they have those private conversations.
"What?" I asked, getting frustrated.
"Just a moment, love." He started dialing a number on his phone, and turned it on speaker so I could hear as well.
"Hello?" It was my mom.
"Renee?" Edward asked. He knew it was her.
"Yes..Edward?" Renee sounded confused.
"Yes, it's me. How are you doing, mom?" He asked, making sure that he emphasized that word.
"Oh, I'm fine…wait. Did you just call me MOM?!"
"Yes, I did. I believe that Bella has something to tell you." He looked at me, urging me to tell her the good news. At least, I hoped it was good news to her.
"Bella?" Renee called.
"Hey, mom. I guessed you've figured it out. Edward and I are engaged! He proposed last night." I hoped that sounded exciting to her.
There was silence on the other end.
"Mom?"
There was sniffling on her side of the phone. Then, she shrieked.
"Bella! I'm so happy for you! But, are you sure you know that you love him? And, what about you Edward? This is my only baby after all." She sounded optimistic.
Relief shot through me. I saw Edward's face relax and Alice started jumping around the room silently.
"Yes, mom. I've never been more sure of anything in my life." I replied.
"I feel the same way Renee. I have no life without Bella. I love her, unconditionally." Edward said, looking at the phone.
I felt my grin widen at his words. How could someone so perfect, like him, love me so much? In that moment, the world didn't matter. There was just me and him. I walked over to him, kissed his cheek, and sat down in his lap.
"Mom, I would love to stay on here and chat, but Alice insists on getting a head start on all the wedding stuff. I'll talk to you later. Love you mom."
"Love you too! And be sure to call me back! Love you, Edward!" Renee called out.
Edward chuckled, but didn't say anything.
"Bye mom."
"Bye, Bella!"
With that, Edward shut his phone and stared at me.
"Why didn't you tell Renee that you loved her?" I demanded.
"Because, you are the only woman I have ever, and will ever love. You need to get dressed before Alice here decides to have a make-over with you." He replied.
I grabbed the clothes on the bed and darted back to the bathroom with my pj's still on. I emerged fully dressed and ready to go.
"Ready?" I asked them.
Alice grabbed her purse, and it looked as though she danced all the way to the Volvo. She took the back seat, and the car started bouncing up and down. One peek through the windshield showed a very excited Alice bouncing with the car. Edward chuckled at the sight of it. He opened my door for me and before I could sit down, he grabbed me around my waist and pulled me into a deep, romantic kiss.
"I haven't had one of those today. I miss not having them." He murmured.
He knew very well that I was dazzled. He smiled that crooked smile that I love so much and helped me the rest of the way into the car. Once my door was closed, his immediately closed. I knew we were on our way to Port Angeles. It's the only city around here, besides Seattle, that has enough stores to satisfy Alice when she's on a mission.
Hours later, and a few thousand dollars later, Edward was pulling up my driveway with Alice still in the backseat.
"I'll be back in about 45 minutes. I need to help Alice get everything settled. Is that alright?" He asked so sweetly and slightly dazzling.
"Of course! I need to take a good relaxing shower anyways. Take your time." I replied.
I really wanted him to enjoy being with Alice as much as he could. They wouldn't have this kind of time together much longer. They'll both be so busy with the wedding, the honeymoon, and the change. I was brought out of my thoughts by a hand pulling me out of the car. Edward walked me to the porch and brought me into a tight embrace.
"I love you. I know you know that. But, I have to say it anyways. It makes me feel so good just to be able to say it."
He put a finger under my chin and kissed me lightly and quickly. He chuckled as he pulled away.
"What?" I asked. What could be so funny?
"Charlie's watching us. He's making sure I don't get to physical with you. He's also thinking about his baby girl being all grown up. He's a little sad that you're getting married, but he's happy that it's me. Can you believe that?"
"Hmm…maybe we finally got it through to him that we are never leaving each other. I love you, Edward."
"I love you too. I should get going though. Alice is anxious to show Rose and Jasper purchases."
With that, he was in his car and backing out of the driveway. I walked into the house and told Charlie good night. Or so I thought.
"Bella, can I have a word with you?" Charlie asked.
Oh, no. I'm in for a long night.
(A/N: So, what do you guys think? Should I continue? Tell me how I'm doing..even if I suck at it! I can take criticism. What does Charlie have to talk to Bella about? What's going to happen later on? Please review!)