A/N: Well here I am posting another chapter just hours after my previous one. I figured I had to work hard to make it up to my fans who have stayed so loyal and devoted. (and patient :P) Thank you to all of you who have reviewed and added me on their alert/favourite list. Enjoy the next chapter.

Chapter Twenty

I woke up in time the next morning, took a shower and got ready. I checked my bag for everything I needed, put on my shoes and made my way downstairs.

I prepared a breakfast for two and looking out of the kitchen window, I saw that the weather was cloudy today. Not cloudy enough to rain but a romantic cloudy.

Heard the sound of tires in the drive-way and went to open the door. It was Edward of course but I was a little taken aback to see his Volvo. He must really love his car that he has it with everywhere he goes. I thought to myself, smiling, and watched him as he approached me.

"Lovely weather isn't it?" he stated the obvious and leaned in to steal a kiss. "Why can't I have a breakfast like this every day?" Edward mused after pulling away. I snorted and rolled my eyes at him. He stepped in and I closed the door behind us.

After breakfast, we got to the office. Angela met us on our way and greeted us politely. She inquired about Esme's health and told us that she would be visiting her very soon. The Cullens really had a lot of admirers. Which, of course, was a good thing. As we made our way towards the elevators, Jacob joined us. Edward greeted him enthusiastically and I merely smiled at him.

"Oh Jacob?" I called out, turning around before getting into the elevator with Edward. "May I have a word with you in my office?"

Jacob smiled, "Sure. I'll be right there in ten." He finished and I turned around and made my way to my office with Edward.

First, I got to check the work Jacob had done and as much as I hated to admit it may be, he had done a pretty impressive job. And just as I was about to wrap it up, Jacob came in.

"I was just checking what you did. Thanks and I must say it's pretty impressive." I complimented and motioned him to be seated. "Jacob, I also wanted to talk to you about what you said the other day." I started. "Whatever happened between us is definitely unforgiveable. But I thought about it though that part of my life is long gone and forgotten by me. Nevertheless, I have to end the grudge I have somewhere and I hope you understand why that is. And this is not the only reason. I'm doing this for Edward too. And so, I think, it's best to leave it all behind and turn over a new leaf." I finished, smiling slightly. Jacob got up, came towards where I was sitting and knelt down in front of me.

"Thank you, Bella. That at least lessens the guilt a little. Edward's a lucky guy. I guess I just didn't deserve you." He stated his thoughts.

I smirked. "Like hell you didn't." I retorted playfully. "No offence meant."

Jacob smiled back, relief evident in his face and got up from his position. "By the way, do you mind if I join you and Edward to visit Esme?" he asked.

"Of course you may. We'll be leaving by five so be ready by then." I replied and he left the room. And my thoughts took over me. I didn't know whether what I did was right or wrong but it felt good.

Later, at lunch, Jacob met me again and we took the time to catch up on each other's lives. Whatever we had missed out. It somehow reminded me of the first dinner with Edward. I had felt as if I knew Edward since a long time. But now, even after spending practically half my life with Jacob, I felt as if I didn't know him at all. Plus, I didn't feel as safe with him too.

At quarter to five, I winded up my work and went into Edward's office what I saw there made me smile in awe and snicker in amusement. Edward was lying on the sofa, sleeping. I crept up to where he laid and sat on the edge.

I leant down and planted a kiss on his forehead, softly. His eyes fluttered open and he smiled the second he saw me.

"Didn't get enough sleep last night?" I asked, stroking his cheek with the back of my finger.

Edward shook his head, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes like a little child. I kept on looking at him in amusement.

"What?" he asked, innocently which made me smile wider.

"You know, I always think – how is it that you fell in love with me of all the girls in the world." I mused.

"I could ask you the same question." He smirked.

I nodded slowly, "Point. But there's nothing in you that the other girls won't like or can't like."

"I could give you the same answer." He replied and sat up, taking my face in his hands. "You think too much. Look at yourself through my eyes. You'll know why." He continued in a really soft, low, velvety voice and I lost myself in his green eyes.

"Edward…" I was about to argue back, no idea why though, but he interrupted me.

"Shhh." He prompted, tracing the shape of my lips with his thumb. "You talk too much too." He said and the next thing I .knew was that our lips were almost touching and then there was a knock on the door that interrupted our 'moment and Jacob walked in.

"Edwa – Oh. I'm sorry. I'll come back later." He said when he saw us sitting on a couch, our faces centimeters apart. We pulled away and put a decent distance between us.

"It's okay Jacob. We're ready to go." I said, standing up from the sofa and offering my hand to Edward.

"Yeah. Just lemme shut all this stuff down." Edward said and closed the cabinets, shut down his pc and turned off the lights.

On our way downstairs, my cell-phone rang. I checked the screen to find that it was an unknown number from New York. I received it as I got into the car with Edward. Jacob was driving his own.

"Hello?"

"Bella, it's mom. Where have you been?" she asked.

I rolled my eyes and Edward laughed softly and shook his head.

"Mom I was in Scotland. I just came back two days ago."

"What were you doing there?"

"Long story. By the way, what're you doing in New York?"

"well, I came here to visit Charlie."

I furrowed my brows, "Dad?"

"Long Story." She gave me the same reply as I had and I could imagine her smiling playfully. "I'll tell you later. I called to invite you at dinner tonight." She said. "And also a certain Edward Cullen" she continued in a sing-song voice.

"Ahan – hold on a sec." I said and turned to Edward. "Mom's inviting us to dinner tonight. Will you be able to come?"

"Of course, Bella. I have to go through the nervousness of meeting your parents and impressing them." He winked.

"Yeah. Just don't blow it up." I said playfully and put the phone back at my ear. "Yeah mom. We'll be there. I'm in a bit of a hurry right now. So can you please text me the address of where you guys are?" I asked as I saw the hospital come closer into view.

"Alright dear, see you at eight-thirty." She said and ended the call. I smiled and flipped my phone shut.

"Eight-thirty it is." Edward said and I looked to see him smirking.

Now, the only thing I had to worry about was Alice and Jasper's reaction to Jacob's presence with me. That was if they were still there. But when we got there, no one except Carlisle was there.

"Alice already visited with Emmett. Rosalie and Jasper are going to visit later sometime." Carlisle had told us.

Esme and Carlisle were both happy to see Jacob. They treated him warmly and Jacob had a nice bond with them. We spent about an hour in the hospital.

Jacob decided to leave at the same time as Edward and I. we told Esme and Carlisle and Esme where we had to be.

"Oh? Going to see the parents my Edward is?" Carlisle teased him. "Well, remember son, take it smooth. Don't be too goody-goody. Okay?" he said further.

"Oh hush you!" Esme snapped at Carlisle. "It'll be fine Edward. Don't listen to a word he says. He almost blew it up when he met my parents." Esme stated and Carlisle shrugged and winked at me. I chuckled. "Good luck and just be yourself."

While making our way out of the hospital, we met Jasper. Great. Just when I thought it couldn't get worse.

He was normal when saw me and Edward but when he saw Jacob, his expression froze and soon fury replaced it. I told Edward and Jacob to go while I had something to ask from Jasper. Jacob got the idea of what it was all about and went outside with Edward.

As soon as they were out of earshot, Jasper turned on me. "What is that fucking bastard doing here?" he asked, his voice came as an angry and disgusted growl.

I put my hands on his shoulders, "Jasper, calm down. I'll explain everything tomorrow. Come on at the venue we decided, with Alice. Right now I have to go." I said calmly and gave him a one- armed hug.

"Bella, I swear I'll beat that son of a bitch to death if I see him anywhere near you."

"Sshh… We'll talk tomorrow." I said, pulled out of the hug and looked at his face. "You look as if you've caught Alice making out with someone else." I joked, trying to lighten the mood and he sighed with a small smile. "Compose yourself or else Carlisle and Esme will suspect something." I finished and tapped his shoulder twice lightly and walked off towards Edward's car in the parking lot.

Edward was leaning against the front of his Volvo and Jacob stood beside him, both were talking. Edward saw me approach and straightened up. Jacob got the hint that it was time to part. At least for today.

"Okay man. I'll see you tomorrow. Good luck with her parents. Especially her dad." Oops. Shouldn't have said that.

Edward furrowed his brow. "You've met Bella's dad?" he asked.

Jacob shook his head, "No. no. it's just that every girl's dad acts tough and over-protective when meeting his daughter's boyfriend. So I thought that may be her dad would be like that too, you know." He said and when he saw that Edward had bought it, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Edward laughed. "Hope he's not so tough. Thanks man. See you." He said and got into the car as I followed him.