I'd had a hard time from Charlie from the moment I came back from Phoenix and told him that Renee was fine about the marriage he was so grumpy these days. He never really talked and all he did was work and then straight down to La Push to watch a game with Billy or help Sue Clearwater. The reason for him being so grumpy was that he was so sure that Renee would flip out that he was not really bothered before, but now that she said it was fine, he was angry, and I mean angry, he stormed out of the house and stayed at Billy's for a whole week!
My friends went mad when I told them! They were all so surprised because we so young, but they accepted it and were genuinely happy for us.
I was driving, Edward let me drive now because as one of agreements we made if he changed me I had to agree to let him buy me a new car, we were on our way back home from our meadow.
It was a quiet journey, I was thankful for that because I needed to think. When we were in the field Edward decided that we had to tell Charlie our plans.
"What plans?" I asked. He couldn't be referring to me being changed because he was not allowed to tell anyone.
"Well, the dates for our honeymoon are set, no I'm not telling you where we're going, you know I'm not even supposed to know, Alice was so annoyed when she found out I knew, she had been trying so hard to keep it from me… Okay so back to the plans." He looked at me, my heart beat faster. "The dates…hmmm…well we go straight after the wedding ceremony, so you can say a few quick goodbyes but they'll have to be quick. Then when we come back it's straight off to Alaska. So you're not going to be able to see anyone." I looked down and frowned. He lifted my head up; his face was so close to mine. "Don't worry" he murmured, his lips were so close to mine, my breathing quickened, and he chuckled.
"I'm not worried" I whispered. He pulled away.
"What do you mean? You're not worried about getting married or becoming a vampire?" I shook my head.
"What's wrong then?"
"Well…I am worried but not about what you think…the thing is…Charlie he hasn't been him self, he always so grumpy…I don't want to remember him like that."
"Hmm…" he leaned closer to me "there's nothing to be worried about is there?"
"Charlie." His lips brushed mine.
"What about now?" I shook my head.
"Nothing." He kissed me then, I felt my heart rate quicken, and I felt the corners of hips lips curl up into a smile.
How am I going to tell Charlie? He won't see me after I come back from my honeymoon and then he'll never ever see me again…
I pulled up in front of the house. I turned to look at Edward's too perfect face. He was staring at me.
"What are you thinking?" he asked.
"About how I'm going to tell Charlie that he's never going to see me again?" I said
"Don't worry Bella. It'll be fine. It's not as if he's paying for it!" He smirked.
"Yes, but he needs me, he needs me to cook for him."
"Bella, he doesn't need you. He survived for seventeen years before you came here." He looked into my eyes. "If you're having doubts then you should say."
"Why would I be having doubts?"
"Are you listening to yourself at all? You're saying that you don't think it's a good idea to move to Alaska." I looked away. Edward was there opening the door for me.
It was dark enough that no-one could see.
"I wish you wouldn't do that." I muttered
"Do what?" he asked innocently.
"Go so fast." He looked down at his feet for a second, when he looked up he was smiling my favorite crooked smile. I was instantly nervous. He reached into the car, and swung me out on to his back. I groaned.
"What?" he asked. I didn't answer.
He swung me round so that I was clinging on to his front. I looked up and scowled at him. He leaned in towards me. His lips brushed against my cheek, my ear, my throat and, finally, my lips. My heart beat faster; I thought it was going to break out of my chest.
"What about Charlie?" I murmured.
"What about him?" Edward asked his lips still moving with mine.
"What if he looks out the window?" his lips curved into a smile and he reluctantly pulled away.
"He is."
"What?!" I almost shouted.
"He's watching to see if he should forgive you for the whole marriage thing."
"Well?" I asked.
"The outlook is promising!"
"You sound like Alice!" I accused. He laughed.
He placed me on my feet, keeping his arm around me he lead me to the front door.
We walked in.
Charlie was standing in front of us looking rather sheepish.
"Hey dad." I said happily.
"Hi Bells, Edward." He said nodding in his direction.
"Charlie" Edward nodded back at Charlie. I squeezed Edward harder; he seemed to understand and looked at me apologetically.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
"Well," Charlie began. "I've decided to accept that you're getting married and I'm very… happy for you." I gawked at him. I had not expected that! I looked behind him, and suddenly I realized what had brought this on. I rushed forwards and embraced my mother.
"Mum." I said surprised. I looked over my mum's shoulder and saw Phil standing there. I smiled at him and he smiled back.
Edward gracefully walked over, and once again slid his arm round my waist when my mum released me. This was going to be much harder than I had thought. I now had to tell three people that I was never going to see them again, but I had to pretend that I would.
I dragged Edward to the kitchen. I turned on him.
"You could have warned me!" I scowled at him. He wrapped his arms around my waist and lifted me so that he could look into my eyes.
"Bella, why would I do that? If I had told you, you couldn't have acted surprised to see her could you?" I shook my head for I could not speak as his lips were brushing against mine. He kissed me.
"Do I have to tell them all, now?" I asked breathlessly after he pulled away. He nodded, for he too was out of breath.
He put me on my feet, I looked at the clock. Time to cook dinner.
I started to cook dinner, this was a lot harder than usual because Edward's head was on my shoulder, and his arms were wrapped around my waist.
Charlie, Renee and Phil all had their dinner at the dining room table, I wasn't hungry, I was too nervous, and so Edward and I watched TV. Well I say watched, we both sat there thinking!
When the adults had finished eating I cleaned up their plates for them, they all sat back down on the sofa. Edward sat in my dad's chair, looking like an angel, watching me.
When I was done, I walked into the living room with Edward on my side!
"Mom. Dad. Phil." I addressed them all nodding at each in turn. "As you all know Edward and I are getting married next week and…"
"Bella," Charlie roared, "are you trying to tell us you're pregnant?" he was still shouting at the top of his voice.
"Da-a-ad," I yelled back, "for the last time; I'M NOT PREGNANT!" Edward squeezed me, and I calmed down a little. "After the wedding Edward and I will be going straight on our two week honeymoon, and no, we don't know where because Carlisle and Esme arranged it. Anyway, when the honeymoon is over we'll go straight to Alaska for college so, you won't see us for ages. That means that you have to say goodbye to us the day of the wedding." I looked at all of their faces; they were all exactly the same. Surprised, and a little disappointed, Phil's a little less so. Renee was the first to recover.
"Bella, honey, that's great, as long as you're happy, we're happy." The other two nodded, Charlie a little more reluctant. I smiled job done. I looked at Edward. He was examining my face. He bent down to kiss me…
"Oi, not in here you don't" Charlie shouted.
"Da-a-ad" I moaned. I dragged Edward out of the room, "I'm staying at Edward's tonight. Bye, love you." Edward looked at me surprised; I looked at him and grinned. I loved surprising him; I was the only one who really could because of the simple fact that my mind was the only one he could not read…
"Bye then Bella." Renee called after us.
I shut the door and walked to the car.