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Edward Cullen/announcements and celebrations
"Do you think she'll show?" Bella asks.
I sit on the bed and watch her fret over her appearance in front of the mirror.
My girl is nervous.
Our engagement announcements were mailed out before the McCartys returned from their honeymoon.
Her parents arrived yesterday.
Tonight, the Whitlocks are hosting a celebration dinner at Waylon's, the bar where we had our first date.
Everyone who got an announcement is invited.
That includes my mother.
"I don't know. Dad will though."
Bella looks so beautiful.
Her dress is short.
White and lace.
A gift from her mom for the party.
I hope when our time comes that Bella's at least half the mother as Renee Swan.
She pulled me aside this morning and warned me.
"If your mom even looks at my daughter in a negative way tonight, I will not hesitate to show her how fiercely protective I am of Bella."
"Yes, ma'am."
"I'm serious, Edward. She's my baby girl. I won't have her upset."
I offered to rescind the invitation, but Renee wouldn't hear of it.