Hello all! Thank you to all of you who reviewed! I decided since you have all been so faithful I will add an extra chapter. This chapter with be filled with engagement fun and the next chapter will be the wedding! Yay! Thanks again everyone!
Disclaimer: Trust me, I don't own Twilight
BPOV
"We have to tell him eventually Bella," Edward said tugging at my hand.
"Alice," I
said in a questioning tone. "What's the verdict?"
"Er,"
she hesitated
"Alice," I repeated. "Will you please just tell me?" She still wouldn't meet my gaze. I attempted to read her mind but yet again she was blocking me. "Edward please don't make me do this."
"You have to do this love," he reminded me. "He has to know eventually. Don't you want him to be a part of this wedding? Don't you want him to walk you down the aisle?" I began to panic even more as I thought about the actual ceremony. Everyone was going to be watching my every move. It was going to be so humiliating.
"We could just do it later," I said easing toward my window to open it. Just as I was about to reach my glorious escape Edward pulled me back.
"Bella don't be absurd," he said in a serious tone. "Alice is just…"
"Alice is just what Edward," I questioned him. "Aware that my father is going to go ballistic on me?" I wanted so much to just skip this part of the engagement process. I loved Edward, but I didn't understand why our union of marriage had to be so public.
"Alice," Edward said to his sister. "Don't you dare!"But of course it was too late. Just as I turned around Alice was leaping out of the window with Jasper. She wasn't going to tell me anything.
"Bella dear," Esme said softly. "We could stay if you like. Perhaps we could assist you in the discussion. If we are present maybe Charlie will see what a wonderful thing this is." I smiled vaguely at Esme, if only she knew. Nothing could help me now. Charlie was going to lose it no matter who was present at the time.
"Thank you Esme, but I have to do this on my own," I told her. Edward cleared his throat in protest. "Edward, what if you being there only makes things worse?"
"You want me to leave," he asked surprised at my decision. "Bella he has to get used to the idea of you and I being together." I'm not letting you do this alone, he thought stubbornly.
"Fine," I said with tight lips. "Just please be careful."
"Careful," he laughed. "Bella, do you forget what I am, what you are as well? We are nothing less of indestructible."
"This is so boring," Emmett protested across the room. He was now messing with my cell phone doing only God knows what to it. "Just get this over with already." Rosalie was beside him using my hair brush to comb her lavished locks.
"He's right Bella," she agreed. "Just do it already." Edward pulled me toward the door once more.
"Ready love," he asked me. Suddenly the ring on my left hand felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds. I took a deep unnecessary breath to calm myself. Then I squeezed Edward's hand and began to walk into the hallway. When we arrived downstairs Charlie was already waiting.
"Hello Chief Swan," Edward greeted my father cordially. Charlie extended his hand and shook Edward's. Over the last few months my father had made every attempt to treat Edward with decency and respect. He feared if he didn't he would lose me all that sooner. Why was he upstairs with her, my dad thought trying to maintain his composure.
"Edward came upstairs to find me," I explained. "I was listening to music pretty loudly so I couldn't hear him at the door." How is she always able to answer my thoughts lately, Charlie questioned. Ever since she was sick she's become so strange.
"Wait," Charlie said with sudden realization. He startled me with his tone. I leaned closer into Edward for support.
"It's alright love," Edward whispered low enough for only me to hear.
"How did he get into our house Bella," Charlie asked with his eye brow cocked. It was time to use my mind control. I needed to distract Charlie. Do you really want to know what they were doing, I asked in his tone of voice. Just let this go and move on Charlie.
"Chief Swan," Edward addressed my father once more. I continued to hide my other hand behind Edward's back. "We need to speak with you if that would be possible."
"About," Charlie grunted. What is with this kid? Why does he have to be such a kiss ass all the time? I don't understand what Bella see's in him. It was at times like these that I had to hold my temper. If I yelled at Charlie for his thoughts he would become far too suspicious for me to deal with.
"Daddy," I said. "Um….Edward and I…..Well were… er."
"What Bells," Charlie asked. "Just spit it out already. You're acting as if you've committed a murder or something." Oh no, Charlie thought in panic. What if she is confessing to murder? I wouldn't put it past Mr. Psycho over there.
"No she has not committed a crime Charlie," Edward answered in my defense. "We just wish to discuss something with you. I must ask that you keep an open mind about this."
"Open mind huh," Charlie barked. "What did you do Cullen?"
"Dad stop," I told him. "Edward has done nothing wrong. Will you just please listen, and perhaps if you would be so kind, not…yell?" She looks so panicked, Charlie thought. What if she's…oh God please no. Please don't let my baby be knocked up by that loser!
"Charlie," Edward said gaining my father's attention. That is what she's going to tell me, Charlie thought as his face turned an unhealthy shade of purple. She's going to tell me she's pregnant. That bastard! He is going to die! I don't care if he is the baby's father. He is going to die! Where is my gun? As he reached for his pocket I threw myself in front of Edward.
"Charlie no," I screamed. "Don't shoot him! He's my fiancé. I'm not pregnant okay, I'm engaged!" That was when Charlie's eyes met my left hand. Edward stood frozen behind me. He had not been expecting my reaction and neither had I.
"I'm sorry," Charlie said laughing. "What did you say Bella?" She couldn't have actually said that, Charlie thought. "Bella despises the thought of marriage. She never would have said yes to him.
"It's true Charlie," Edward said stepping out from behind me. "I asked Bella to be my wife. I love her and I want to marry her. I am sorry if I did not ask your permission first, but I was afraid of your objections. We are going to be married Charlie." My father's face went from purple to a pasty white in a matter of seconds.
"Bella," he said in a questioning tone. "Is this really true?" It can't be true. It just can't. I took another deep breath before meeting his gaze and nodding my head.
"Yes dad," I told him. "It is true. I am going to marry Edward." His thoughts went completely blank. He couldn't even look at me. "Dad," I said moving towards him.
"Stay where you are," he commanded me. He walked toward the kitchen before turning around to face me. "Why Bella? Why would you deliberately do this to yourself? You know what happens when you marry too young. Did you learn nothing from your mother and me?" Now I was the one who couldn't look at him. Why would he ever make that comparison when he knew that Edward and I were so different?
"I'm not you Dad," I said. "I will not make the same mistakes. I love Edward. It's not because I'm naïve or because I'm blinded by a fantasy. Edward is who I am meant to be with. I need you to accept that."
"I can't accept that," He said slamming his hand on our kitchen table. "You are too young Bella! I will not allow this!"
"You have no choice," I yelled. "I am eighteen years old Charlie! I am a legal adult!"
"You are also living under my roof young lady," he yelled in return. "As long as you live here you cannot marry him! I knew I should have kept you two apart! I knew I shouldn't have allowed you to graduate early!" My rage was increasing with every passing moment. I felt the pain hit me as I made my decision. It was the only way.
"Then I'll leave dad," I told him. "I will pack my things and leave tonight."
"No you won't," he said running across the room to block my path. "I forbid you to leave this house young lady. You are grounded and that is final!"
"You can't ground me anymore Charlie," I reminded him. "I leave as I please, and that is what I am going to do."
"Where will you go," he asked me now standing directly in front of me. "Have you forgotten that this is your home? You can't leave Bella." I closed my eyes and stepped away from him.
"Home is where Edward is," I responded. I grabbed Edward's hand and led him towards the stairs. "Just let me go Charlie." I ran up the stairs with Edward right behind me. Once I arrived in my room I let my emotions run free. The rest of my family had disappeared during my conversation with Charlie. We were alone. Edward grabbed me and held me tightly against his chest while I cried.
"Bella," Edward said lifting my chin. "Are you sure you want to do this? You are always welcome at my home, but is this truly what you want?"
"You are what I want," I responded. "no matter what I have to give up. If Charlie can't understand that then why should we waste any more time apart? I never want to leave your side again. This is where I want to be Edward."
"And your sure," he asked still reluctant of my response.
"Yes," I answered him. "I've never been more certain about anything." With that it was over. Edward and I began packing. Within fifteen minutes we were completely finished. We loaded all of my bags in the Volvo avoiding Charlie's presence while doing so. As I paused by the doorway Charlie came towards me.
"Please don't do this," he begged with tears in his eyes. "He will ruin your life Bella."
"Did mom ruin your life dad," I asked him. "Do you regret being with her? If you could still be with her would you?"
"It's not the same," he shook his head.
"Your right," I agreed. "Edward and I are different. Our love is forever. And to answer your question from before, I have learned from your mistakes. I've also lived them for the past eighteen years." Charlie said nothing as I made my way out to the Volvo. Edward started the car and hit the gas. The house was out of my vision within seconds.
"How could I do that," I asked Edward. "How could I just leave him alone? I'm so selfish."
"You're not selfish Bella," Edward said lightly placing his hand on my knee. "You said it yourself; you did what you had to do. You had no choice, he gave you no choice."
"I hurt him," I said with a shaky voice. "That was the last thing I wanted to do." We pulled up to the house a few minutes later. Edward flew around the corner and opened my door for me. He then grabbed all of my luggage and opened the door to the Cullen mansion. Esme and Carlisle were already waiting for us when we got inside.
"Bella," Esme said taking me into her arms. She stroked my hair lovingly. "I'm so sorry sweetheart. I know this isn't what you wanted, but Edward is right, this is your home too."
"Thank you Esme," I said to her hugging her in return. "I appreciate that. I appreciate all you have done for me."
"You are always welcome Bella," Carlisle said patting my back gently. "You know that." I smiled weakly before pulling away from Esme.
"I'm going upstairs to unpack," I informed them. "I'll be down later, I promise."
"Take your time," Esme encouraged. "There is no rush." She stroked my hair once more as I turned around to go up the stairs. Edward followed carrying my luggage.
"Do you need any help," Edward asked me once we made it up to my room.
"No," I told him. "I'm fine. " Though it may have been a lie I didn't want him to worry about me. He didn't need to worry. I would be fine in time.
"I'm sorry Bella," he said grabbing my waist and hugging me tightly. "I never thought this would happen. I should have asked his permission first. You are his only daughter after all."
"It's not your fault," I told him placing my hands over his. "There was no stopping this. It was inevitable I knew it. I should have known better than to tell him so early."
"At least he knows," Edward said kissing my shoulder lightly. "You never know, he could change his mind. He may want to be at the wedding." I huffed in response.
"I don't think so," I said with dark tone. "He's just like me remember; once he's made up his mind there's no changing it. He would never come to the wedding."
"Never say never Bella," Edward advised. "Charlie will come around in time. You will see." Edward then shut my door and left me alone to unpack. In the midst of unpacking my phone began to ring.
"Hello," I answered it.
"Hey Bell," Natalie's voice sounded.
"Hey," I said in return.
"So Renée just called me," she said with a sympathetic tone. "I know what happened."
"I'm so stupid Nat," I sobbed. "I never should have told him. Now Charlie is there all alone. He hates me. What did I do?"
"First of all," she said. "You are not stupid. Second of all, Charlie will come around eventually." A small laugh escaped my lips.
"Now you sound just like Edward," I told her.
"We'll we must both be geniuses then," she laughed in return.
"Did you tell Lacy yet," I asked her. There was a long pause before she responded. "Natalie?"
"I told her," she said after awhile.
"And," I urged her. "What did she say?"
"Shockingly," she began. "She's okay with it. She said she's been expecting this for months."
"Really," I said in shock. I felt a lump rise in my throat. "That's great Nat. I'm really happy for you!" I attempted to sound enthusiastic but my efforts were useless. Natalie knew me too well.
"I shouldn't have told you," she sighed.
"That's nonsense," I said. "I wanted you to tell me." I heard voices behind her in the background. They seemed familiar, too familiar.
"Cullen Express," I heard Emmett's voice boom.
"Natalie," I said in shock. "Is that Emmett in the background? Why is he with you? What is going on?" Last time I had checked my soon to be brother-in-law had just left my house. There was no way he could have gotten to Arizona that quickly.
"Er," she hesitated. "That's not Emmett." I ventured out into the hallway and peered into Rosalie and Emmett's room. It was completely empty.
"Oh really," I said with suspicion laced in my tone. "Then who is it Nat?"
"No one," she answered quickly, too quickly if you ask me.
"Mhm," answered simply. "I have to go. I'll talk to you later."
"Bella, wait," Natalie begged but I had already closed my phone.
"Edward," I called down the stairs.
"Bella," Edward answered coming out from his bedroom. "What's wrong?"
"Why is Emmett with Natalie," I asked him in a strict tone. I was in no mood to play games and only wanted a straight answer.
"I don't know what you're talking about," he lied skillfully.
"I'm sure you don't," I replied sarcastically.
"So," he said trying to change the subject. "How are you feeling?" Suddenly thoughts of Charlie raced back into my mind. I still felt more guilty than I had ever thought possible.
"Okay," I lied.
"Well perhaps I could make you feel even better," he smiled. Before I knew it he had hitched both of my legs around his waist and was carrying me to my bedroom. As soon as the door was shut his lips were on mine. I attempted to pull away but found I couldn't. I needed this.
"I love you," he said between kisses. I smiled at this. That was all that mattered. That was what made this all worth it. Though it might have been selfish, I needed Edward in order to be complete.
"I know, "I said. I felt his body chuckle against my skin. Then his lips were at my neck, my collar bone, and finally my lips. This was unusual for us, we never allowed ourselves to become this carried away. I was thankful for the change. I was tired of being cautious. He held me securely in his arms as he continued to kiss me. This was perfect, this was my heaven.
"Well, well, well," I heard her voice laugh at the door. "I knew he was going to distract you but this is…"
"Natalie," I screeched in shock. I had forgotten all about her.
"Hey Bells," she said cheerfully. Edward picked me off the bed and placed me on the ground. I just stood dumbfounded with my mouth open. Natalie ran across the room and hugged me tightly.
"Natalie," I repeated finally lifting my arms to hug her in return. "What are you doing here?"
"Alice called me," she said with a smile plastered on her face. "She said she had a feeling you might need me." I looked over at my doorway and sure enough there stood Alice. Thank you, I told her in my mind. Alice smiled in return.
"It's wonderful to see you Natalie," Edward said placing his hand on the small of my back.
"You too hunky dunky," she said ogling Edward. Man his ass is amazing, she thought.
"Natalie," I said between clenched teeth. "Would you please take your eyes of my boyfriends butt?!"
"Fiancé," Edward corrected me with a cocky smile on his face. He was enjoying this way too much.
"Right," I said. "Would you please take your eyes of my fiancé's butt?"
"Woops," Natalie smiled sheepishly. "Sorry Bells." I had to laugh at my crazy friend. It had been so long since I had seen her.
"I missed you," I said pulling her in for another hug.
"I missed you too Bells," she said squeezing me tightly. "It's been way too long."
"I know," I said. Just then I heard screaming coming from downstairs. Natalie and I took one look at each other before rushing down the stairs. The scream had come from Miranda, Natalie's half sister. Emmett had her slung over his shoulder like a piece of luggage. Rosalie did not look pleased at this.
"Emmett what are you doing," I said trying to sprint human pace over to his side. "Put her down!"
"Bella," Miranda's voice questioned me. "Is that really you?" I had forgotten that I sounded different. Not to mention it had been years since I had seen Miranda last. After Natalie's father remarried he had another daughter. She lived two towns away from me in Arizona and I rarely had the chance to see her.
"Emmett put her down," I ordered him again. He did as I asked this time and placed her on the floor right in front of me. Wow she looks different, Miranda thought. Natalie was right.
"She wanted to surprise you," I heard Natalie say. "She wanted to be here for the wedding too." Woops, Natalie thought hitting her forehead.
"Wedding," I said. "But the wedding isn't going to be for….Well we haven't even set a date yet."
"Actually," I heard Alice say behind me. She had a mischievous look on her face, which was never a good thing.
"Alice," I said cautiously. "What did you do?"
"Bella," Edward said turning me around to face him. "What would you think if…we got married a little sooner than we planned?"
"Define sooner," I said to him.
"Two days," Alice squealed no longer able to hold her excitement. Two days? How could that even be possible? Edward and I had only been engaged for two hours!
"Two days," I repeated.
"YES," Alice said jumping up and down. "It's all been arranged, the flowers, the dress, the wedding party, all of it! I've been planning it for months!"
"And the bachelorette party," Natalie winked. "What do you say Bells, ready to pull an all nighter?"
Two days! So what did you guys think of the ring? Also if you guys have any song suggestions for the wedding or for my playlist let me know lol. I need some new songs and I just can't think of any. Review, review, review! Also the link for the ring is down below again. I think it must have gotten cut off last time. Sorry about that.
.com/sapphire_engagement_
