AN- All characters belong to Stephenie Meyer. I only own this plot line.

Where it Left Off

"Its a good thing you are bulletproof." I sighed. "I'm going to need that ring. It's time to tell Charlie."

He laughed at the expression on my face. "Highly dangerous," he agreed. He laughed again and then reached into the pocket of his jeans. "But at least there's no need for a side trip."

He once again slid the ring into place on the third finger of my left hand.

Where it would stay- concievably for the rest of eternity.

Edward scooped me up into his arms and ran with me back to the truck. Before he could even open the door, Alice was standing there.

"Don't worry Bella," she soothed me. "Charlie will be upset, but he'll get over it." All I could do was nod. Edward placed me on the passenger side seat and climbed behind the wheel. I didn't even complain, I was going over what I wanted to say in my head. He seemed to realize this and left me to my thoughts. Soon we pulled up in front of the house.

I took a deep breath and grabbed onto Edward for support. He led me to the door. Before I could open it he breathed into my ear,"I'm here for you, don't worry darling it will be alright."

I opened the door, and led Edward into the living room where Charlie sat on the couch. Before I could think about what I was doing, I reached for the remote and turned off the TV. Charlie looked up shocked. He opened his mouth to say something but I silenced him.

"I have something I want to tell you Dad," I started. He gave me a look that told me to continue. "I know that you are going to be dissapointed but I want you to know that I love Edward very much." At this point Charlie looked about to faint. He was staring at the ring on my finger. I decided to get everything out before he had time to rant and rage. "Dad, calm down. Edward proposed to me and I accepted. I love him and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I want you to walk me down the aisle."

That got through to him, he had been standing there looking punch-drunk until I finished. He shook his head as if to let everything settle, the he looked pained. "Bella," he pleaded."Please don't do this, don't ruin your life like-."

I cut him off,"Dad, I am not ruining my life like you and Mom did! I truly love Edward and he loves me too. I have never been so sure about something in my entire life. Please understand this." Charlie started making an almost gagging sound. It looked like he was debating something in his mind, finally he smiled. I was so surprised about this that my jaw dropped.

"Well let's call Renee and we will see what she has to say," Charlie said smugly. I groaned already imagining the fit my Mother would have. But I knew I had to do this so I smiled back.

"Why not, I'll put her on speaker phone," I mumbled. Edward gave my waist a small squeeze. I walked over to the phone and dialed her number. My Mom picked up.

"Hi, Mom. Its Bella." I started.

"Bella, is something wrong?" she asked panicking.

"In a manner of-" Charlie stopped under my penetrating stare.

"What was that," my Mom asked still panicking.

"Nothing Mom, don't worry. Dad is just a little upset with me right now," I calmed her. Charlie opened his mouth to say something but I gave him another look that silenced him, he made a 'go ahead' gesture.

"Whats going on?" my Mom pressed. I looked up at Edward, his eyes were practically glowing. He gave me a smile, my heart fluttered, I drew courage from him.

"Well Mom, Edward and I have an announcement to make ... we are engaged." Thats when all hell broke loose.

"You WHAT??? What are you thinking? I never thought you could be this stupid, you are not old enough to be getting married! I want you in florida with me right now!" Charlie had a smug grin on his face, but I was not backing down that easlily.

"MOM! I am old enough to make my own decisions! I know what I am doing. Edward and I are in love. I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I am going to do this with or without your's and Dad's consent. I just wanted you to be there and Dad to walk me down the aisle but if you would rather you weren't there than FINE!!"

"No, baby, just listen to me. I'm sorry, I understand you are old enough to make you own decisions. I just worry about you. I don't want you to end up like me."

"Oh Mom, you have to understand. I put a lot of thought into this. This isn't just some impulse. I know Edward and I will be happy. You should know this, you've seen us together."

"I know, you are right. I'm sorry .. I love you. Let me know when to be there." She is so easily swayed.

"I will Mom and thank you," I breathed a sigh of relief. "I love you."

"Love you too honey," she said. "Bye."

"Bye Mom," I heard the click and hung up. I looked at Charlie, he had a defeated look on his face. He lost his only line of defense. He shook himself, then pulled me away from Edward into a hug.

"I love you Bells and I would be honored to walk you down the aisle," he pulled away looking pointedly away from Edward.

"Thank you Dad!," I looked pointedly towards Edward. "We have to go start the wedding plans. I will be home later Dad."

"Ok baby, I'll see you later." and with that he let me leave. As soon as I got out the door I made a beeline for the truck. Edward followed me, silent like always. It was pouring at this point. He got behind the wheel and turned the heater up for me.

"Where are we going, my love?" He asked quietly. I turned to him.

"Your house, I have no doubt that with everyone so busy we will have some time alone," I replied.

"You are amazing. You were so brave back there. I love you so much I hope you realize that. But I, I don't want you to fight with your family over me. Bella, I have to ask again .. are you sure you made the right choice?" I looked at him. He was staring curiosly at me, but behind that mask I could see the pain on his face as he asked that question.

"Edward, this is the last time I am going to answer this question so listen well. I will and always have love you! Anything I have ever felt for Jacob is shadowed by the feelings I have for you so much that they are almost not there. I know who I can live without. I love you, I want you, and I want to spend eternity with you." I knew my eyes were blazing. He gave me his crooked smile that I love so much.

"I don't deserve you," he sighed. I rolled my eyes. We pulled up to the house and quick as a flash he was pulling me out of the truck. He raced up to his room with me in his arms and set me on the gigantic bed there. Then he laid down next to me. I curled up against his body and we laid there for hours.