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Edward Cullen/rings and things
This is painful.
I can feel the disappointment radiating off of my girl.
Dad reaches into his pocket and asks Bella for her hand.
"I saw this the other day and thought of you."
He slips a plastic ring on her pinky, and she snorts.
It's a bubble gum machine ring with a raccoon's face.
"Thanks, Carlisle. I love it."
I sit back and cross my arms.
"What is it with other men giving my girlfriend rings? First Emmett, and now my own father."
Bella giggles.
"I can't help it that I'm so loveable."
I lean in and kiss her cheek.
"Just means I'm going to have a hell of a job topping that when our time comes."
Mom sets her cup down so hard it shatters the plate underneath.
"You plan on marrying her?"
"Here we go," Bella mutters.
"Esme ..." Dad starts.
Mom huffs.
"It's time you got over this. Bella is Edward's future whether you wish to be a part of it or not." He smiles. "I, for one, can't wait to call her my daughter."