Reaction

This is a chapter that somewhat plays into the story line of A Glitch in Eternity. It is all about how Charlie reacts to the big news. Again, spoilers if you have not read Eclipse. Sort of like the Eclipse epilogue, but not in Jacob Black's eyes. I don't own Twilight. On with the show!

Just for a bit of fun…….

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"Ready?" He asked me, gripping my hand with the hand-me-down ring. I gulped. Of course I wasn't ready. I wasn't ready to tell Charlie. He would think I will turn out just like him and Renee (A/N- how in the world do you put the accent marks on the 'e' in Renee?). But I had to do it; so I nodded.

He pulled me out of the car and whispered, "His thoughts are relatively calm. Just do what we planned." I nodded. He fell behind me as the door neared. I took a deep breath "Highly dangerous," my heart raced.

Opening the door I called with a weak voice, "I'm home Dad,"

"Hey Bella, I didn't hear you come in. Are you alone?" I heard his voice drift from the living room.

"N-no…Edward is with me" I answered, my voice cracking. As I spoke, I heard the lock click, and Edward was at my side. He pulled me closer as Charlie grunted in reply.

"C-could you come out here, Dad?" I called. I heard Charlie shut the TV off and lazily pull himself off the sofa. I began to shiver with fear as his footsteps grew louder; Edward kissed the top of my head and rubbed my back. When Charlie appeared in the doorway, he looked from me to Edward; his gaze lingered on Edward's face.

"What is this all about?" He asked, his eyes narrowing. "You're not…"

"NO!" I shrieked. "Jeez Dad, way to skip to conclusions," My voice shook.

"Sorry," he grumbled, crossing his arms across his chest.

"We-Edward and I- have something to tell you." I began, beating around the bush. Charlie glared at Edward. I pressed myself harder into his chest, and he placed his arm around my waist. Charlie coughed loudly and Edward withdrew his arm.

"Get on with it," he growled "I haven't got all day." Edward nodded.

"Sir, I love Bella with all my heart, and I promise to never desert her…like the last time." Edward took a deep breath. "And that is why I asked her to marry me." He looked at Charlie with a calm gaze.

"WHAT?" Charlie bellowed.



"Bella and I are engaged." Edward answered the enraged Charlie, still calm. He gripped my hand and pulled me slightly behind him.

"Bella…" Charlie begged. I nodded.

"Edward said it, Dad. We are…engaged." My voice was choked as his face turned purple with rage.

Before Charlie could break out yelling, Edward said, "I already gave her the ring, Mr. Swan."

If Charlie's face could turn any more red, it did.

"Show me," his voice shook like a tree in a hurricane. I held out my left hand, and Edward gripped my hand as Charlie began to shout.

"THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! YOU LEFT HER, EDWARD! WHO'S TO SAY IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE YOU WILL MAKE HER HAPPY?" His voice shook the whole house.

"Because I love her," Edward answered his voice level. He pulled me behind him. I gripped his shirt, closed my eyes and inhaled as the rage continued.

"NO! I WON'T ALLOW IT! I WON'T LET YOU TOUCH HER! I WON'T LET YOU IN THIS HOUSE!"

"That is fine; we have already made plans for her to move into the Cullen home." Edward's voice rose a little.

"NO!! BELLA, TELL ME YOU ARE NOT MOVING IN WITH THIS…THIS…" He couldn't find words.

I nodded. "I am, Dad." I withdrew myself from the shield that was my Edward and met his gaze, though fragilely.

"I WON'T LET YOU GO!" He challenged. This is what we wanted; for his argument to weaken.

"Her stuff is already at my house; we have prepared a room for her, one right next to Alice." Edward's voice had a slight challenge in it. Charlie yelled in rage, though he made no words, only a sound.

"I love him Charlie…"

"AND WHO IS TO SAY YOU WON'T LOVE HIM IN FIVE YEARS, MAYBE TWO?! I WON'T LET WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR MOTHER HAPPE N TO YOU!"

"What?!" I asked, rage boiling inside me.

"I WON'T ALLOW IT!" He answered. I glared at him defiantly.

"Bella, you said you weren't going to move away and be a showgirl! I thought you had more sense than that!" Charlie growled. I met his gaze, though my insides were burning with fear.



"I'm not going to become a showgirl in Vegas! And it is not like I am moving to Antarctica or Alaska!" I exclaimed shrilly. Charlie glared at me, anger shaking his arms.

"YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE; IF YOU MARRY HIM, BELLA, THEN I WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU!" He bellowed. His words cut me deep. I flinched and tears welled until my vision was blurred. Edward growled and gripped my arm, pulling me closer to him.

"Bella…you know I didn't mean that." Charlie said. I nodded.

"Even-even if you don't want anything to do with me, I am still marrying Edward!" I said, my voice rising with every word. "Bella…" Edward warned. Charlie took a deep breath.

"What does Carlisle and Esme think about this?" Charlie's voice quivered.

"They think it is a lovely idea and they are helping Alice prepare the wedding…" Edward trailed off right before Charlie spoke.

"When is the date?" He closed his eyes, breathing deeply.

"August thirteenth, a month before my birthday," this time I answered, my voice faint.

"So…so soon?" he gasped. I nodded.

"Bella…Alice said you had to be home for a fitting today. We should leave." Edward whispered audible enough for Charlie to hear.

"Fitting?" He asked, dazed. I nodded, "For my wedding gown." Edward pulled me away, but Charlie was already up.

"Edward…piece of advice: if you make her unhappy, I will press charges. If you hurt her, I will make you suffer ten times the pain you made her suffer when she left." Edward nodded at Charlie's threat,

"I understand, Charlie."

"Bella…I thought you weren't like your mother; I thought you would grow up to be a responsible, respectful woman; clearly I was wrong."

"Charlie…" My voice trailed. Edward pulled me towards him, bringing me close to his chest.

"Let's go." He whispered. I nodded, and stole one last glance at Charlie. He glared at me, and as I felt my eyes begin to water, his eyes softened.

I turned away and followed Edward out the door.

"No matter what, I am never going there again. I wouldn't be able to stand it." I said as we got into his Volvo.

"No one is forcing you too," he answered. I nodded stiffly, "Good," I huffed. He backed out of Charlie's driveway and as we drove away I could see Charlie's figure through the window.



"Never going there again," I whispered under my breath, so quiet no human would stand a chance to hear me. I don't know if Edward did, but if he did, he showed no signs of it.

Thanks so much you guys!! Happy if you read it!! From now on I will stick to the story; but who knows, this may turn out to play a key role in the chapter yet to come!