Chapter 18: Facing the In-laws

BPOV

I stretched out in the bed as I waited for Edward to return with cereal. Edward had been absolutely amazing the previous night, and I really wanted a repeat performance. Time continued to pass, and I couldn't understand what was taking him so long. Was he able to cook a whole breakfast buffet but not serve two bowls of cereal?

I slowly got out of bed finding my underwear hanging from the dresser mirror and his dress shirt on the floor. I slipped both of them on only tying one button between my breast. I knew Edward had a thing about seeing me in his clothes.

"Edward, what's taking you so long?" I asked in my sexy voice as I walked outside. I immediately noticed that we weren't alone, and the two other people in the room were Edward's parents. I was standing nearly naked in front of my boyfriend's parents, who I had never met.

I felt the tears start to run down my face as I ran into the room mortified. What kind of girl would they think I am? They would probably think I was some sort of slut or whore. I heard some talking outside before Edward walked back in the room taking me into his arms.

"They must hate me now." I cried into his shoulder.

"They don't hate you, Love." Edward said holding me close. "They are just as embarrassed as you are."

"Edward look at me. I was naked in front of your parents, they have every right to think I'm a whore." I said my tears coming down quickly.

"Love, you didn't even know they were coming. I didn't even know. I agree it was awkward, but they are not going to judge you." Edward continued kissing the top of my head.

He held for a long time before there was a small knock on the door. "Edward, Bella can I come in?" Esme asked gently through the door.

I sobbed harder into his shoulder as he wrapped me in the comforter. "Come in, mom." Edward said still holding me.

"Edward, do you think I could speak with Bella privately for a few minutes." She said kindly.

"Will you be alright?" He asked tenderly wiping away some of my tears my face still red from the embarrassment. "I'll be in the next room if you need me." He said kissing my forehead before placing me on the bed. After grabbing a shirt he quickly made his way out of the room shutting the door behind him.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Cullen." I said looking down at the floor not daring to look at her in the eye.

"Bella, darling, there's nothing for you to be sorry about. And please call me Esme. Mrs. Cullen was my mother-in-law." She replied with a smile as she sat next to me on the bed. It felt really weird for me to be sitting with Edward's mom in the same bed where Edward and I had just made love in.

"You must think I'm a horrible woman, and I would totally understand if you don't want me to be with Edward." I said holding the comforter tightly around me.

"Do you love Edward?" She asked plainly looking at me.

"With all my heart." I answered honestly my cheeks burning with embarrassment.

"Then I would never stop you from being with him, and there is no reason to be ashamed of what you two did. You two shared with each other the most intimate and beautiful of connections, and there is no shame in that." She added lifting my chin for me to look at her.

"This is not the way I wanted you to see me." I said.

Esme laughed. "Of course not, but it happened. And if it's anyone's fault it is ours. We called last night, and left a message. So we thought we'd surprise Edward. In all honesty I really wanted to meet you. My son doesn't fall easily for women. He's dated his share, but you are the only one that he has referred to as his girlfriend. And I was curious, and as they say curiosity killed the cat."

"So you don't hate me?' I inquired biting my lip nervously.

"Bella, if my son loves you then that's all I need to love you too. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret, but you have to promise not to tell Edward. I really don't think it's something he would want to know. Promise?"

I nodded curious at to what she could possibly say. "I met Edward's grandmother as Carlisle's friend during one of her visits to the school. We were not dating at that time, we were simply really good friends. We started dating about a week after that, and when she surprised Carlisle with a visit she found us in a very compromising position." Esme admitted with a blush. "We were in his apartment in the middle of the coffee table in much more compromising position than you, Bella."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. "Did she say anything?" I asked my curiosity getting the better of me.

"We both had a very stern lecture on the proper etiquette of behavior." She said with a laugh. "But you don't need to worry. I know my son is no saint, and I couldn't possibly do that to you."

I laughed as Esme smiled brightly. "Edward was right you really do have a gorgeous smile."

"Thank you." I mumbled.

"Why don't you get dress so you can meet Carlisle, and I know Edward is dying to come back in here." She said before giving me a hug.

I felt a lot better as she left the room. At least Edward's mother didn't hate me. Edward walked in soon after his mom had left immediately hugging me tightly. "I told you she'll love you." He whispered kissing my lips.

"Esme does, but now I have to face your father." I said the realization hitting me. Edward's dad had seen me practically nude. How was I going to look at him in the face?

"Bella, my dad is the one who is dying of embarrassment." Edward stated rubbing my back. "He is absolutely mortified., and he's not going to bring it up. You don't have to worry."

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Positive." He replied. "Now let's get dressed my dad wants to take us all out for lunch."

I nodded before going to look for some clothes. Thankfully, most of my wardrobe had ended up in Edward's closet over the last month and that Alice had taken me shopping. I really wanted to make a good impression on his parents.

I took a quick shower putting on a simple pair of jeans and a long sleeved burgundy shirt. I finished off the outfit with ballet flats, a simple necklace, and a clutch purse.

I looked at Edward through the mirror as he tied his shoes. He looked great in his dark blue sweater and jeans. "Is something wrong?" He asked as put on my lip gloss.

"I was just thinking how lucky I am to have such a good looking boyfriend." I answered smiling as he came to me hugging me from behind.

"Let's go." He whispered in my ear before kissing it.

I followed him out finding Esme and Carlisle sitting on the couch. "Dad, this is my girlfriend, Bella. Bella, this is my dad Carlisle."

"It's nice to meet you, Dr. Cullen." I said trying my best not to blush.

"Please, Bella call me Carlisle." He said hugging me. "Edward tells me you're majoring in Psychology."

I nodded. "It's a fascinating field. I loved learning how the brain operates and why people act the way they do."

"We should get going, Carlisle." Esme urged.

"We don't want to be late our reservations are in an hour. And we all know how bad New York traffic is." Carlisle said as we walked out of the apartment.

Lunch was actually a lot of fun. The Cullens were very easy to talk to, and I found myself really enjoying their company. We talked about Carlisle's job, about our schoolwork, and about my family. Esme had even suggested that we spend Christmas with them in a cabin they owned in Colorado. I thought it was a great idea, I just had to make sure my family didn't have any plans.

A/N: I'm so happy all of you liked the last chapter. All of you were just as embarrassed as Bella, and really I would be to.

There will be more interaction with Carlisle in the future. Just remember that he is just as embarrassed. The white shirt Bella was "wearing" was practically transparent and her thong was as well. It was definitely awkward for him as well.

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Next Chapter: Bella moves in

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