Chapter 1: Telling Charlie
Chapter 1: Telling Charlie
Edward flung me gently on to his back and began his graceful sprint through the forest, the exhilarating speed mixed with the heavenly sent of him was enough to make my head swim. Once we made it back to the Volvo Edward helped me off his back and opened the car door for me,
" Thank you kind sir" I said curtsying.
Edward chuckled
" Anytime love" he said, after giving me a quick kiss he hurried to the driver's side.
In no time at all we began speeding down the highway back to Charlie's. My mind was racing, how on earth was I going to tell Charlie I was getting MARRIED? Ewe married, I mentally cringed at the word. Edward sensing my distress turned his head towards me and asked the question I'd herd him ask a million times since our romance began.
" What are you thinking?"
" Nothing" I lied.
" Bella". He urged turning the full power of his golden eyes on me, of course I was instantly dazzled and had no choice but to tell the truth. How the hell does he do that?
" Umm… I was just wondering how I was going to tell Charlie we're engaged". I told him after I regained my ability to form a coherent sentence.
" You mean how we are going to tell him" he corrected
" You're going to be there!?"
" Of course why wouldn't I stay?"
" Charlie will kill you!"
"Bella". He sighed rolling his eyes " You are perfectly aware that nothing your father can do will cause me harm"
" That doesn't mean he won't try" I insisted.
" Silly Bella". He laughed shacking is head and kissing me softly. To my dismay it ended quickly, but we were in the car so I couldn't expect much. Even so, I couldn't wait until after my transformation, once I was like him he wouldn't have to practice so much self control. I couldn't imagine how hard it is for him to do something as simple as hold my hand without breaking it with his super human strength.
All to soon we were parked in front of the house. My heart began to race, I knew Edward noticed it. He turned to me panic written all over his expression.
" Bella?... Bella?! are you alright?"
" I'm fine… just nervous is all" I reassured him.
" You have no reason to be nervous love, it will be fine. Are you ready? We can wait a few minutes if you wish?"
" No, lets get this over with" I told him. With that we exited the car and Edward took my hand as we began our way to my front door. Far too quickly we were up the steps and Edward was holding the door open for me. I cautiously walked through the door, Edward noticing that my nerves were still shot released his hold on the door to grab my hand and began rubbing soothing circles in the palm of my hand with his thumb.
" Bells, is that you?" Charlie called from the living room
"Yeah Char- Dad it's me… and Edward"
" Hello Chief Swan" Edward said polity as we entered the living room. I could see that Charlie's favourite team was winning the game, good that meant that he would be in a good mood.
" Dad… Edward and I have some news." I began shakily
" Oh, and what might that news be?" He asked warily
" Well…" I began as I looked down at the beautiful ring that I still couldn't believe was mine. Absent mind idly I began to play with the ring "Bad idea" I thought as Charlie's eyes fell upon my engagement ring. I silently hoped that he wouldn't notice what finger it was on, but I knew it was too late to hope for that, his face was already turning purple with rage.
"Isabella Marie Swan" he began evenly " please tell me you're not engaged to him" he finished coldly pointing a finger at Edward
" As a matter of fact she is." Edward said sounding slightly offended
" DON'T YOU SAY ANOTHER WORD… YOU WILL MARRY MY DAUGHTER WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER" Charlie screamed. That was it, I was not going to stand by and let Charlie talk to Edward like that. I didn't care if he was my dad, he was not treating Edward like this.
" In case you haven't noticed Charlie I'm 18 which means I can do whatever I want. I don't need your consent,"
" I'm still your father and as long as you live under my roof you will NOT marry that boy, not after what he did to you." At this a tortured expression crossed Edward's god like face. I couldn't stand to see my angel in so much pain, I all but screeched at Charlie,
" HOW DARE YOU BRING THAT UP, YOU KNOW THAT THAT WAS JUST AS HORRIBLE A TIME FOR HIM AS IT WAS FOR ME. I LOVE EDWARD AND I'M GOING TO MARRY HIM REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE THINKS".
At this last statement Edwards beautiful mouth fell open. It was only then that I realized what I had said. I was about to take back my words when I realized they were true, I loved Edward more then life itself, and for some reason that I will never understand the Adonis standing next to me felt the same, that's all that mattered, sure people may gossip when they think we can't hear, I don't care. In fact, I hope they do stare and see Edward's mother's ring on my finger and know that I was his and he was mine for eternity.
My father stood there, looking just as shocked as Edward. Finally after what seemed like forever he spoke,
" Well Bells, as much I disapprove of this I can see that this is what you really want… So I have no choice but to support your decision" he finished, a note of defeat in his voice.
I was so happy I was crying, I ran forward and flung my arms around his neck.
" Th…Th… Thank you" I sobbed before kissing his cheek and pulling away.
" You're welcome'' he grumbled embarrassed before turning to Edward.
" You take care a my girl alright".
" Until the day I die sir" Edward answered, sincerity dripping from his every word.
After what seemed like mere minutes Edward had to leave. I knew he'd be back as soon as Charlie was asleep, but even the shortest separation caused the old hole in my chest to ache around the edges.
" Bye" I sighed allowing the pain I felt to seep into my voice.
" Bye love… I'll be back soon" he added in a whisper before giving me a quick, yet passionate kiss on the lips.
After trying to make small talk with Charlie I escaped to my room. I still had some time before Edward arrived so I decided to see if Renee had emailed me. That's when it hit me, I still had to tell Renee I was engaged. My mind began to spiral out of control, if I thought Charlie was bad I could only imagine how " Don't Get Married Before You're 30" Renee would react.
Just then I felt two strong stone cold arms snake around my waist.
" Hello beautiful" his honey like voice whispered in my ear.
" Hi" I managed to breath.
He let out a low musical chuckle.
" What were you thinking about? You looked deep in thought when I came in".
" Nothing really… just how I was going to tell Renee we're engaged. You know how she feels about marriage" I told him
" She'll understand Bella" he tried to reassure me. " You shouldn't worry about this now though it's late, you should sleep" he said picking me up and carrying me to my bed and climbing in next to me.
" You may be right" I said snuggling deeper into his stone chest.
He wrapped his arms around me and began humming my lullaby. In no time at all my eyelids became heavy and I drifted off to sleep in the arms of my own personal Greek god.
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