Chapter 10: Asking Charlie

BPOV

Thanksgiving officially kicks of the holiday craze. I was never one to really care much for them, sure they were fun, but they didn't really mean much. That all changed the first holiday season I had Edward. I found myself looking forward to them. It gave me more of an excuse to cuddle with Edward.

I was dressed in dark brown skirt and a long-sleeved, burnt orange silk blouse. I was keeping a close eye on the turkey, as Esme finished getting ready. We had been cooking the whole day, and I was really looking forward to dinner.

"How are you, my love?" Edward asked wrapping his arm around me and kissing my neck. His warm breath on my skin made my entire body tingle with love and desire.

"I'm better now." I answered my right hand touching his hair while his scent engulfed me. I could never get enough of him.

"Why is that?" He purred in my ear, and I had to lean on him to stop from falling. He knew I loved it when he purred instead of talked.

"You're here, silly." I answered trying my best to appear like he didn't affect me. I knew my dad was supposed to be arriving any second.

Edward slowly turned me around his hands cupping my cheeks and sliding down my neck, shoulders, and arms until I was pressed between the countertop and Edward. He slowly lowered his lips to mine brushing the slightly, but still not kissing me. I loved yet hated it when he tortured me.

"Get a room!" Alice said walking in. She said with a sassy smile as she pranced further into the room. Alice was the only person I looked that didn't walk, but pranced as she move. She always seemed to interrupt us.

"We have one." Edward stated with a teasing grin. He loved to tease and joke with his sister. "And we put it to good use." He added before his face turned pale white, my father was standing at the door.

"Dad!" I yelled running to him. "I didn't hear the doorbell." I quickly spoke hoping that the subject would drop. It was no secret that Edward and I shared a room, and my father probably assumed what we did. Yet, it was not something we flaunted, especially not in front of him. Edward had great respect for me and my dad.

"Charlie!" Edward greeted cautiously as my dad patted his back. My dad was pretty good about ignoring things he wanted to.



"How are you doing son?" He asked.

"I'm doing good." Edward replied just as Esme and Carlisle entered the kitchen.

"Charlie's here, we can eat!" Carlisle said with a smile shaking my dad's hand after Esme had given him a hug.

"You seem to have outdone yourself yet again, Esme. Everything smells delicious." He commented as the door slammed signaling my brother's arrival. He had a tendency of slamming doors to announce his presence.

I looked at everyone in the kitchen talking and laughing and I felt happy. Everything seemed to be perfect. Edward smiled at me as he spoke quietly with Jasper. I could tell something was on his mind, but it wasn't bothering him. I was simply content.

EPOV

I needed to talk to Charlie, but I didn't know how to bring it up. I followed all the men to the living area where they were all discussing sports. "Charlie, may I speak with you outside for a few?" I asked wanting to do this before Bella noticed.

I heard the laughter and giggles in the dining room, and I knew they were busy setting the table. "Sure." Charlie answered walking out to the back terrace. My nerves were starting to get the better of me. "Are you alright, Edward?"

"I'm alright." I answered my voice slightly cracking. Why did this have to be so hard?

Charlie took a seat on the outside table as I leaned against the wooden railing. It was now or never. This was going to be the second hardest question I would ever have to ask.

"What did you want to talk about?" He urged his face trying to decipher why I was so jittery.

"There's no easy way for me to ask you this, Sir." I said turning the conversation more formal. "I love Bella, with my entire being. I would like to ask you for her hand in marriage." I finally stated looking at him for a reaction. There was no real lead in for a question of that nature.

Charlie looked at me for a few long minutes. I felt my heart beating frantically in my chest. Would he refuse? What would I do if he did?

"Edward," He started seriously, as I realized he was a cop. He could kill me. "I can't say that I didn't see this coming. But I'm concerned over the timing." I knew what he meant, we were young, but I was never any more certain about anything in the world. "Are you doing this to stop her from going to England?"



"Ofcourse not, Sir. I want her to go and take advantage of what she has earned." I answered honestly. Part of me didn't want her to go, but I wouldn't forgive myself if she didn't. She deserved it.

"Then why the rush?" He asked as I sighed.

"Bella means the world to me, and I want to be with her every second of everyday. I would marry her this instant if I could." I explained.

"Edward, marriage is a huge step. I don't doubt the love you have my daughter, I would be blind not to see it. I just don't want you guys to rush into this. You're not even done with school. I'm also under the impression that you want to continue to Med School, that's not easy once you're married." He continued.

"I know we seem young, but I want Bella to finish school, I want to become a doctor. But honestly, Sir, I can't wait six years to make her my wife." I answered as he nodded.

"I can't deny you my daughter's hand when you already have her heart. All I can ask you is to love her and take care of her." He finally accepted with a sad look in his eyes. "Are you going to propose soon?"

"I'm not sure, I've been thinking about for a while. I want it to be perfect." I replied relieved that he had accepted. I knew his approval would mean a lot to Bella. "I haven't even bought a ring yet."

"You know a ring won't be a problem for her. You already gave her a promise ring." Charlie suggested.

"I know, but I want to get her an engagement ring. Something simple, but beautiful." I added as the back door opened revealing my angel.

"What are you two doing out here?" She asked shivering as the cold hit her body. I had been so nervous that I hadn't noticed the coldness. It didn't seem important.

"Just talking." I said walking towards her and bringing her into my arms.

"Dinner is ready." She stated with a suspicious smile.

"I'm starved." Charlie quickly said leaving us alone.

"Is everything alright?" She asked before I kissed her.

"Everything is perfect." I assured her with a smile. "Now let's go have some turkey." I continued leading her back into the house. I had to find a way to propose, something original and beautiful.



A/N: I hope this chapter makes up for not updating yesterday. I changed the chapter a couple of times, before I was happy. I guess I'm my harshest critic.

Please review! I would love to hear your suggestions as to how he is going to propose. I've had the idea since I started Camp Wilderness.

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