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Chapter 49

"Another burger, Bella?" Carlisle asked, but I shook my head.

"No thank you, I feel like I'm about to burst."

"Yeah, you'd better get running some laps around the garden, Swan. I'm not sure the suspension on my car can take the added weight." Edward smirked.

"Edward," Esme groaned. "Goodness me, Bella, how on earth do you put up with him?"

"He's not so bad," I said, grinning at Edward.

"I beg to differ," she said and shook her head. "I'm surprised you haven't run for your life, dear."

"She loves me," Edward said simply and I stopped breathing. "I know she loves me, I'm just waiting for Swan to catch up."

Thank god for the darkness of night, because I was quite sure I'd never blushed as much in my life. I couldn't look at Edward and I certainly couldn't look at Esme. I gave the glass of wine in my hand my full attention and willed the conversation to change. Declaring my love for Edward for the first time was most certainly not happening over the table with his parents.

Other than that, the entire evening was perfect. I enjoyed listening to all sorts of stories about Edward growing up, and let my mind slip in one or two flashbacks of what we'd done in his room. It was close to eleven when we finally said goodbye. Esme gave me a hug, and made Edward promise to behave.

"Yes, Mother," he said dryly, rolling his eyes. "I'll remember to act like a complete gentlemen whenever I'm in Swan's company. I will treat her like a princess and refrain from cracking jokes about her weight or the very impressive size of my genitals."

I giggled and even Esme had to laugh. "Remind me again, why I tolerate you?"

"Because I'm the best son you have," he joked and kissed her cheek. "Love you, Mom."

"Love you, too, Sweetheart. Drive safely." She waved and then walked back inside as Edward and I approached the car.

"See, I told you they'd like you," Edward said, lacing his fingers through mine. "You did have a good time, right?"

"I've had a great time, Edward. Your parents are lovely...so normal. You're really lucky to have them."

"I know." He kissed my hand, and then held open the door for me.

"Edward?" I murmured as he leaned into kiss me.

"Yes, Swan?" he murmured, pressing his lips against mine.

"I've caught up now," I whispered.


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