BPOV

Chapter Thirty-eight

My mom sat shocked after my dad left, and I had no idea what to do. Where was he going? Was he seriously pissed off at me? My dad and I had never fought before, so I didn't know what to think about his sudden departure.

My mom finally snapped out of her shock and looked at me with wide eyes. "Isabella, are you really dating Edward?" She asked, obviously still not sure that what she had heard was right. I nodded, not entirely sure what I should say to her about Edward. After the reaction my dad had, I was definitely worried that my mom would freak out even more than I had originally thought.

"You do realize that your sister is going to be pissed, don't you? Especially if you are the reason for her getting a divorce," my mom said.

"It wasn't like that, mom, I swear," I reassured her. "Nothing happened between Edward and I until after their divorce. This is all new. I admit that I've always had a crush on Edward, but there is no way that I would have ever acted on it while he was still married to Jessica."

"Sweetie, everyone knew that you had a crush on Edward when you were younger. You weren't exactly good at hiding it even though you thought you were. And I believe you about waiting until the divorce was finalized. You and Edward both are really great people, but I'm no idiot. Even if you didn't physically have an affair, I don't think that there has been nearly enough time since the divorce for the two of you to be so serious that you would need to tell your families about each other. It had to have been building, and if I'm smart enough to figure that out then I'm sure your sister is smart enough as well. You need to be prepared for that."

I couldn't believe how calm my mom was being. I had expected her to be the one that pitched a fit, not my dad. But I was just happy at the moment that at least one of my parents was still speaking to me rationally, giving me the chance to explain myself. So I told her everything. I started with when I first met Edward and ended with our conversation with his parents earlier that day. I left out all of the hot sex, of course, but nothing else.

When I finished my story she came and wrapped her arms around me, offering me comfort. I knew that she didn't exactly like the situation, but I also knew in that moment that she would stand by me, and for that I was grateful.

A few minutes later my phone beeped, signaling that I had a text. I picked it up and groaned at what I read.

Your dad just left my house. Thankfully he seemed to calm down and didn't pull his gun out even once. – Edward

What?! I'm so sorry, Edward. I knew he was mad but I didn't think he would show up there. I hope that you're okay. – Bella

I'm fine baby, I promise. Call me later tonight when you get a chance. - Edward

A few minutes later the front door opened and my dad walked back in. He didn't look as angry as before, but I was still wary of him. He had never been as mad before and it was a bit disconcerting.

"I'm not happy with you right now, Isabella," my dad said sternly. Then he continued "But I know that I can't stop you from dating someone, so I won't try. Just know that I'm not going to interfere when you tell your sister. She will not be happy, and I refuse to get in the middle of this. You and Edward are going to have to face her like adults and handle the fallout."

I nodded because I did know that as hard as it was to tell my parents, it was going to be even harder to tell Jessica. I doubted that she would take it well, and it would probably put a strain on my entire family. I hated that I was doing this to them, but I couldn't give up Edward.

A/N – The next chapter will be the talk with Jessica! I have it written in both Edward and Bella's points of view, so I am still trying to decide which to post. But I will post it either tonight or in the morning!