lisadianemill- Thank you and I'll try my best to continue the good work.
not done baking- I had the plot idea during my second period (math) and wrote the summary out before I'd forget. Perhaps that's why the summary didn't turn out so pretty? I just thought it would be a fun read to have Bella and Edward live together before the 'marriage'. Thank you for letting me know and I'll try to add more emotion, Samantha!
Valecita- Whew! To keep up someone's interest the whole chapter is a hard thing indeed! Thanks for making it possible Vale.
emoTWiLiGHT- Well, I don't think even Charlie knows what he's thinking since he's so damn shocked. Here's the new update. I hope you enjoy.
Nightly Rose- Thank you!
CBRH- Thank you and here's the second chapter!
Author's Note: I like the title. It works both ways. "I love the life I'm living." And "How's your love life?" Sorry for the nonsense and here's the new chapter.
Summary: Bella is finally prepared to tell Charlie about her marriage with Edward. After an intense thought, Charlie decides to have Bella live with Edward before the actual wedding. How will the two live?
Love Life
I closed the door quietly behind me and I realized that the television volume rose up again as the cheer began to echo the room. Usually I heard Charlie root along but he remained still staring onto the screen as if he was searching for something. I didn't know whether to sit down next to him to continue our conversation or just run up to my room and hide.
When all else fails- run Bella.
"Bella?" Charlie was quick, he knew I would be taking off to my room using a shower or an early sleep as an excuse.
"Yes dad?" I replied quietly, but turning my head to face him.
"Tell…Edward to be here the first thing in the morning, alright?" He almost fidgeted as if he was still confused.
Which I'm pretty sure he was. To have his only daughter walk up in here less than 20 minutes ago with her very pale boyfriend and letting him know that she was getting married.
I nodded and continued my way upstairs. I had a feeling Edward was already there waiting for me.
Thank goodness. I needed a bit of his comfort.
I opened the door and gently closed it, hearing a tender smirk behind me. I turned around to face the only and only god in my life. My room was still dark, the lights turned off but the dim streetlight that fell through the window glistened Edward's high cheekbones. His eyes seemed more golden and his thin lips mouthed my name.
"Bella," He spoke, standing up from my bed. "It's going to be fine."
He stood right before me, almost a inch away but our skin made no contact. He wanted me to look at him and realize that he was serious and everything really was going to be fine.
"I know," I answered back looking straight to his eyes, then having my face fall lightly onto his cool chest. "I trust you, Edward." Then I felt his arms wrap around me and he rocked me gently from left to right. I pushed him back still in the embrace by walking toward the bed and he began to walk backward- falling onto the bed behind him. He chuckled but didn't let go of me, allowing myself to fall on top of him. The bed let out a small noise from the springs as we both laid there in each other's arms.
"Charlie's still watching the game, you know." I reminded Edward since Edward only 'comes over' when the snoring blares out from the walls.
"I know. But Charlie doesn't care about the game anymore." Edward let out a snort and pulled me up to have our face the same level- the same pillow.
"So what's he thinking?" I asked as I pecked Edward's statue like nose.
"Well- He's thinking about Renee."
"My mom? Why?"
Then I felt Edward's hands grab the blanket beside him and pulled it over me for warmth.
"He… doesn't want you to experience a divorce. The early marriage reminds Charlie of his wedding." Edward calmly spoke, as he continued to fix the blanket on top of me.
"Oh. I think I understand." I looked at Edward and as if he could read my mind he gave me a priceless smile.
"Bella, I will love you forever, for as long as I live- for eternity. Don't be silly to expect any divorce papers." He kissed my forehead and I smiled back.
"What do you think he'll tell us tomorrow?" I whispered while rubbing his back.
"I'm trying to figure that out too, but Charlie seems like he doesn't know himself." Edward brushed my hair instead. Then I remembered how I had to take a shower with my favorite strawberry shampoo that I restocked yesterday. I gently kissed Edward on his loving lips and gave him a small wink.
"I think I'm going to need a human moment."
"Sure." He nodded, letting me go from his caress and sat up, watching me take out my clothes from the closet.
"I'll be back." I kissed him again and walked out from the room.
Kissing Edward always felt like the first time I ever kissed him. No matter how many times a day, no matter how long it has been- kissing Edward felt like the first time I ever kissed those lips. After the kiss, the butterflies still fluttered all around me and my heart pumped fast enough blood to donate at least nine times.
I quickly took a shower and the sweet aroma of strawberries encircled me. I brushed my teeth and dried my hair simultaneously, somehow and took the brush into my room to keep Edward waiting. Then I stopped halfway toward my room to check on Charlie and I noticed that he was still just sitting down.
"Good night, dad!" I yelled out just so he can hear me through the commercials.
"Night Bells!" He yelled back and I heard him loud and clear. Maybe he's doing better now.
I entered the room and Edward was still on my bed but with Wuthering Heights in his lean hands. He sat up slowly and smiled at me at the sight of a loose white shirt and a pair of long, grey pants.
"The shirt brings out your eyes." Edward joked and I nudged him with my elbow. Instead of facing him, I sat down in front of him- handing him the same brush.
"I think you want to brush my hair." I reminded him as if he really wanted to. I heard him chuckle and he took all of my hair from the side of the shoulders then letting it fall on my back. He kissed my bare neck as he gathered all the hair once more to gently comb it through his fingers.
"I like the strawberries- but I personally prefer your original scent much better." The brush then started from the top of my head, then slowly down to my back.
"How do I smell exactly?" I questioned, trying to prepare myself from any 'edible' descriptions.
"If I say 'forbidden', would you be offended?" He whispered, still slowly brushing my hair.
"No, I guess not. Since the forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest?" I joked and he laughed with me. Then I suddenly felt Edward freeze, letting the silence hide him.
It was about a minute after I heard Charlie's footsteps come up the stairs and enter his room, closing the door behind him.
"He was about to come in."
"For what?"
"To wish you happiness." Edward placed the brush on my desk and began to play with my hair.
"It's not like I'm leaving him…yet." I whispered so only Edward could hear.
"Look at me, Bella." Then I felt the icy hands gently lift me up to turn my posture to see his attractive face.
"Yes, Edward." I spoke back in the same manner.
"You will always have a choice. Do you understand?" His eyes didn't blink, letting his long eyelashes stay up from his honey eyes.
"I understand and I already made my choice, Edward."
I leaned forward to kiss him. He grabbed me and had me sit on his legs, having my face a bit higher than usual. His hands held me as if he was reaching for me, and yearning me even more- so I responded immediately. My heart again began to beat as if it would pop right through my chest. I opened my mouth and he gently licked me pleasantly, caressing my hair, cheeks, then neck. I then joined him by slightly biting his lower lip for a gentle kiss, then allowing my tongue to lick the sweet flavor of his mouth. Then Edward pulled away.
I breathed a bit harder than usual and looked at him flushed. He chuckled and pecked my lips as if to apologize.
"Only I can lick you, Bella." He smiled and began to caress my cheek again.
"Why can't I?" I snapped back, trying to breathe the air I was missing.
"Because then-" Edward pulled my face closer to his. "I won't be able to control myself."
As if he was teasing me I snorted.
"Fine, let me sleep." I acted as if I was upset.
"Yes, we might have a long day tomorrow." He reminded, tucking me to sleep.
"Good night, Edward." I smiled and heard him gently whisper good night into my ear.
When I woke up Edward was gone.
I stretched and yawned before I actually got off from my bed but once I did, I saw my neon yellow post it next to my brush. In Edward's beautiful handwriting it wrote,
I'll be over at 10. Have some breakfast with Charlie. It's good news.
I love you.
I smiled. First at his simple 'I love you' that I never get tired of hearing, and the reassuarance of good news I would hear from Charlie. From the corner of my eyes, I saw my digital clock with the numbers, 0842. Then I walked over to my closet and grabbed a pair of jeans and a white tank top, then my bra over the cabinet. I quickly changed and threw on my grey sweater after brushing my teeth.
When I went downstairs, I found Charlie pouring himself orange juice in a class cup with a gentle smile on his face.
"Morning Bella." He spoke and I quickly walked to his side in the kitchen.
"Morning, dad- I'll make breakfast, don't get full with orange juice." I told him and opened the fridge, taking out four eggs, some bacon, and a container of crème cheese.
Charlie nodded and excused himself from the kitchen- then suddenly stopping halfway.
"I delayed work a bit, but I have to be out by 12. Can Edward make it by then?"
I nodded. "Yeah, he'll be here my 10 probably."
I grabbed the toaster from the corner and began to scramble eggs, cook some bacon, and toast two bagels. Charlie was staring at the television again and I looked over the oven to check the time. Breakfast was ready in a bit over ten minute and we began to eat silently.
"If you love him Bella, there's nothing I can honestly say." Charlie suddenly spoke, making a loud gulp after his juice.
"I know- but, I really love him. You don't have to worry." I replied, wiping my mouth with a napkin.
"He's a nice kid, but what he disappears again?"
"He won't dad." I snapped, without myself knowing.
"You see- there's nothing I can honestly say." Charlie spoke defensively. Not exactly the way I wanted to morning to go. We began to eat slowly again until we were both finished and let the coffeemaker brew up some coffee.
Finally then there was the anticipated doorbell and I ran up to open the door to see Edward standing with a crooked smile. He was wearing a simple white flannel over a pair of light jeans.
"Good morning." He greeted and I smiled back.
He entered the house and Charlie didn't face Edward but stood up toward the coffeemaker. I saw him grab two cups and hesitated to get the third cup.
"Coffee, Edward?" Charlie finally greeted, but Edward answered back with a 'no thanks'.
It was already very awkward.
Edward and I sat down exactly where we sat last night and waited for Charlie to sit with us. When Charlie finally appeared, he handed me my cup of coffee and passed me some napkins also.
We sat there sipping our coffee, checking each other in a quick glance once in a while.
Then finally Charlie placed his cup down and faced our direction.
"There's a new condo around the corner. Very safe, stable- of course brand new,"
I looked at Edward and he again had his same content smile.
"Good area, neighborhood- even quiet."
"Dad?" I interrupted, a bit confused.
"I thought… one room was reasonable even though I didn't want to admit it."
Edward chuckled at Charlie's unstoppable speech. I was still damn confused.
"I'll let them know tonight, but- that's your new home newlyweds."
Uhhhh.
"Dad? What?"
"You'll be living there Bella, just with Edward before the 'actual wedding'."
"What-What are you saying?"
"I just want you to be sure, when you marry Edward."
I swallowed a whole amount of saliva and looked at Edward who just sat there with a crooked smile. He looked at Charlie and finally looked and me and gave me a wink with his left eye, hiding it away from Charlie's view.
"We'll do what you say, Charlie." He replied with his velvety voice.
