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We got to Eli's house and we sat watching T.V. Eli stroked his hand up and down my back. "I think I missed this the most…Just sitting here with you," Eli told me as he smirked at the gore on the television. I buried my face in his chest, "You know, you do this to me every time we watch a scary movie." He smiled and said, "Clare, if you were me you'd be on the floor dying hysterically from laughing so hard, so you are lucky I am not doing that…" I laughed and my pocket started vibrating, "Clare, what are you doing? Do you want to tell me something?" I got off of Eli and opened my phone, "Your funny…" He smirked and wrapped his arms around my waist and leaned his head on my neck. "Hey ma…" I said. Eli immediately backed off and smiled. "Yes, Clare I want to know if you guys are coming over here anytime soon. I want to make you guys some diner, because we all know Eli isn't the best cooker in the world." Eli heard her say that and ran towards the phone, "I think I am a great cooker Mrs. Edwards!" I said, "Eli! Ok, mom we will be there soon." My mom continued, "That's what all men say Clare, but they just order take out." I laughed and said, "We will be there in an hour."

I breathed in and sat on the couch. I covered my face with my hands and sighed. I had to tell my mother and father, the person I just broke up with a month ago that we are getting married. Eli sat behind me and said, "What's wrong? Is something on your mind…?" I sighed and said, "Nothing is wrong. I am just…nervous. I am scared Eli." Eli started to gently rub my neck. His hands made me jolt, "Relax Clare, I'm not going to choke you…" I breathed in heavily as his cold hands touched my skin. I remembered the day Fitz had cornered me and choked me. I remember the feeling of not having to breathe, it was horrible. Eli's hands got closer to the center of my neck. I grabbed his hand and immediately looked up at him, "Are you ok?" He asked me as I released my grip on his hand. "Fine…just don't want to be late to tell my parents." I grabbed my bag and smiled. Eli sat on the couch puzzled. I stood near the door and waited, "Are you coming?" I asked Eli as he simply stood up and grabbed his keys. "Of course I am coming. Let's go persuade the parents!"

I sat next to Eli in the car silently. He drove without hitting a bump, or even hearing beeping of a horn. I rubbed my neck and felt a tear coming. Then, I remembered how I had kissed Fitz before I joined Eli in the hospital. Why did I even do that? What if he came back? What if he was lying? I tear rolled from my eyes. Eli glanced at me and saw me shed a tear. He pulled the car over and said, "Clare, what's wrong?" It all caught up with me, "Eli…what if Fitz came back? What if he was manipulating me? What if he is just trying to get back into my head?" Eli sighed and said, "He isn't ruining our lives. Clare, you have to trust me and believe in me. I am your soon to be husband. We have to learn to trust and share everything with each other. Are you ready for this commitment? I don't want to make you marry me." I smiled and said, "Eli you make me happier as every second goes by in my life. I can't live without you. I need you…" Eli smiled and started the car and began to speed away. We pulled up to the house and my heart was racing…

Eli grabbed my hand when he saw I was getting nervous. "It's ok…let's go," Eli continued as I rung the doorbell. My mother quickly answered the door, "Clare! Eli! Come in! Dinner is going to be ready in a couple of minutes, sit down at the table." Eli quickly followed my mom into the kitchen and I overheard their conversation. I sat down at the table and Eli asked, "Do you need help Mrs. Edwards?" My mother rolled her eyes in a sarcastic way and said, "I don't need help Eli, I am fine." Eli held up his hands and said, "Ok…" Eli sat next to me and he held my hand and under the table. We sat at the table as my mom and dad joined us. Here we go and now it's all downhill from here…

We all finished our dinners and I looked up at Eli and nodded my head. I stuttered and said, "Ok, so you know me and Eli are back together…" My mother laughed and said, "Of course you guys are back together! You guys look so adorable together!" I smiled at Eli and my heart started racing again. There was an awkward silence again, and I Eli then cut me off and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, I would like to ask your daughter for her hand in marriage. And, before I do that I want to ask you for my permission." Eli was playing his word and mind games again. But, they looked slightly confused. "Clare, don't you think you guys are too young?" I smiled and said, "Mom, I am in love with Eli. There isn't anyone else I'd rather be with." My mom sighed and smiled she looked at my dad and immediately her smile dropped. "Clare, I don't think this is a good idea. You are way too young, it would be the biggest mistake of your life," my dad got up and threw his dish at the wall. It shattered at the wall…

I felt a tear coming and I didn't want to cry, but now my chances of getting married to Eli are so slim. Eli sprinted after my father. I helped my mother clean up the shattered dish that lay in pieces on the floor. My mom put her hand on my shoulder and said, "I think its great sweetie. I support every decision you make. He will come around to it…don't worry." I smiled and my dad came barging in. "You support this crap? Do you want to be a knocked up slut? What happened to you Clare, what happened to my baby? What happened to my little girl?" I got up and stood next to Eli, "I am almost eighteen! I am not your little girl that you keep searching for! Stop asking for her, because she is long gone! Dad, I am older, more responsible, and I respect your decision. But, you need to hear us out…"

Eli let go of my hand and said, "Please, Mr. Edwards, I am in love with your daughter. If I wasn't in love with your daughter, than I wouldn't ask her to marry me." My dad simply laughed and said, "Ha, Love. Do you even know what love is?"

WELL, DOESN'T SEEM LIKE "THE FAMILY DINNER" IS GOING SO WELL?

WILL ELI AND CLARE CONVINCE THEM THAT GETTING MARRIED IS A GREAT IDEA?

THE NEXT FEW CHAPTERS WILL HAVE A CONFUSING SICK TWIST!

Preview to the chapter that will be uploaded on Wednesday!

CLARE'S PROSPECTIVE

I looked at the news as the news woman spoke, "We have a fugitive on the loose, and his name is Mark Fitzgerald. If you see this man in your neighborhood I would advise you to call our hotline or nine one one…" I asked Eli, "What did he do?" I listened closer, "He was last seen in the park on Victor Avenue. Previous to those actions he had called nine one one reporting his girlfriend dead. She was later found in the lake near Jersey Street. If anyone see's him, please report it. That's all for the news at ten…"

OH MY GOSH! FITZ IS ON THE LOOSE? WILL ALL PLANS TO BE HAPPY TOGETHER FAIL?

FIND OUT ON WEDNESDAY!

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