Disclamier: I do not own any Twilight Characters, even though I wish I could. Stephenie Meyer is the creator of the Twilight Characters.

Chapter 1: Telling Charlie

Edward carried me back to my truck, when we arrived I actually offered for Edward to drive, and of course he accepted my offer.

I needed to think of what to say to Charlie, he will be upset and angry with me, especially at Edward. I was about to tell my father that I am ENGAGED, that he will be losing his daughter, then again be gaining a son.

We arrived at my place in no more than 5 minutes, if I drove we it would of took 20 minutes but not with my vampire fiancé, I love that word, it is more quick drive.

We drove up the driveway; Charlie wasn't home, so left time for me to think. The truck came to a stop, Edward looked at me with his golden topaz eyes, he look concerned, but before he could say anything I beat him to it.

"I'm fine." I said

"Really? Even though I can't read your mind, it seems like something is bothering you." Edward said with worry and sincere tone.

"Edward I'm fine, I can reassure if something is wrong I will tell you." I looked at him to reassure that I was absolutely fine. "I was just thinking of what to say to Charlie, I know that he will understand I just hope he doesn't take it too hard." Edward looked at me with a smile on his face.

"Don't worry love, everything will go smoothly. Sure he might get mad, but that is only because he is being protective of you and wants what is best for you. I mean you are his only child, his love and joy, and my future wife." Edward had a grin on his face when he said the last word. When I saw that grin, it made me smile, that's when I felt only worried fade away.

"You're right, let's go inside before Charlie gets here, I need a cook make him dinner anyways." Edward was on the passenger's side of the truck when I finished my sentence. He helped me unbuckle my seatbelt and get out of the trunk, but of course with him also being protective he carried me to the door. He put me down once we entered inside. Edward took a seat in one of the chairs at the table while I got dinner ready for Charlie. Edward just keep staring at me the whole time I was cooking dinner, it made me blush from time to time, but it felt nice. I heard Charlie's cruiser pull up, that's when I felt all my nerves come back. Edward was by my side to try to keep me calm.

Charlie entered the house and looked surprised to see Edward. "Hey Bella…Edward." He said Edward's name a few moments after mine, trying not to sound angry.

"Hey dad"

"Chief Swan."

It was awkward for a few moments so I decided to break the silence. "So dad dinner is ready, but I was wondering if we, me and Edward, could talk to you first."

"Sure. What's this about?"

I was nervous on how to tell Charlie that all my words came out it too fast. "Edwardaskmetomarryhimandisaidyes." He looked at me blankly first, then he asked, "What, I didn't quite understand that."

I took a deep breath, "Edward asked me to marry him and I said yes."

Finally, I got out of my system, I looked at Charlie he was starting to get purple, but then all of a sudden he started getting tear eyed. I was surprised; I looked at Edward who looked calm and still. But all he did was look at me with a sign that it was okay. So I went over to Charlie and ask if he was alright.

"Alright? My baby girl just told me she is engaged; Bella just give me a few minutes to let this sink through." We that he went to the living room and turned on the TV.

I turned around to find Edward hugging me, I didn't know why, but it felt good to be in his arms. We stayed like this for awhile, until I heard Charlie speak," Uhm….I'm sorry for the way I acted, you just caught me off guard. Bella, are you sure? Cause, I mean you barely graduated and it's been a while since you two got back together after what happened."

Charlie had to bring up that incident, I had forgiven Edward, but Charlie couldn't and didn't understand why I did. I wish he would just try to accept the fact that I had forgiven Edward.

"Yes dad I'm sure, with all my heart I am sure. What happened is in the past and right now I want to focus on my future. Edward is my life, without him I don't think anything would be the same or better." I tried to tell Charlie but he still looked like I was making a mistake. "Dad, Edward asked me to marry him once before, but I declined the offer, but now things have changed, I can't imagine a world without Edward, so that is why I said yes this time. " Charlie looked somewhat more understanding but I could tell there was a part of him that didn't want to believe what I was telling him. That is when Edward cut in.

"Sir, after I left and came back, I did ask Bella to marry me, but with her being her stubborn self, she declined my proposal. I didn't mind, but now that I asked her again and she accepted, I couldn't believe it. Even though she forgave me I still feel like I need to make it up to her. I buy her gifts but she feels like it's too much. Sir if you only understood how I feel about your daughter, then you might understand that this engagement is everything to us." Edward was saying all of this is a calm voice, Charlie started to look calm himself, but I think he wanted to hear what Edward would say about how much he loved me.

"Ever since I met your daughter, she seemed to have brought the best out of me. Before Bella, I was lonely; my family even seemed to see that, they thought I would never find someone, well until Bella. After I left, I knew I made the biggest mistake ever, I was a mess, I think I was it a worst condition than Bella. But after coming back, I could imagine a life without her in it. She is the reason I love this planet, she is the reason that I am giving her my mother's ring." Edward took my hand to show Charlie the engagement ring he gave me. "Sir, I give my heart, soul, and body to Bella. I love her with everything that I have just to marry her.' He was looking in my eyes as he said this and that was when Charlie finally understood why I love Edward so much.

Charlie stood up and walked over to us. He looked at Edward first then finally at me. I could see tears starting to well up, but all I could right now was hug Charlie for he finally gave me his blessing to marry the man I love.

"You know that you have to call Renee later. She would definitely want to hear this." Charlie said before going to the living room and watching sports.

"I know. I was thinking of calling her in the morning, but first we're going to go over to Edward's to tell the rest of the family the news." I said, even though they all already knew the news. I just wanted to give some space to Charlie and spend time with Edward.

"Okay. I'll be in here watching TV. And tell Alice I said 'hi'." Charlie stated before Edward and I left to go outside.