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Clare's POV:

I called all the friends the second Eli walked out the door to squeal to the about dinner tonight. It took all the strength I have in my body not to tell them I was engaged, I really wanted to save it for tonight, so Eli and I can tell them together. Speaking of Eli, he left really early this morning to meet his mom, and hasn't been home since. I'm sure he just got caught up. But it was 5:07 pm and we needed to meet our friends at the restaurant at six, so Eli needed to get his butt back home.

Perfect timing, I heard Eli opening the door, "Babe I'm home," He shouted from in the hall. He came in and saw me in my robe with my hair and makeup done.

Eli came over to me and hugged me tight, "You have no idea how much I want to rip that robe off of you right now. Your beautiful face is the only thing that got me through today." He whispered.

I turned to look him in the face, he looked really stressed. This surprised me, because he and his mom are really close and he usually is in a good mood after seeing her, "Did something happen with your mom?"

He hesitated for a second, like he was trying to remember something, but he snapped back, "Oh, no. I just got really frustrated with the idiot waiter at the coffee shop."

That was weird; it doesn't seem like him to get upset about stuff like that. I know Eli; he saves his anger for his enemies, "Are sure that's what's bothering you?"

Eli cupped my face and looked me in the eyes, "Clare I swear, I'm okay. I need to go change."

"Okay," I nodded. He gave me a good hard kiss, and went to the dresser. I just know he's keeping something from me.

Whatever was on his mind, he snapped out of it when we got to dinner. All our friends agreed to come; it was us, Alli, Drew, Fiona, Adam, Wesley, Dave, and Conner. I thought about inviting Jenna, but she would bring KC, they got married after high school, and Jenna is expecting their third kid. I think someone should inform them there is a such thing as birth control, or condoms.

We greeted all our friends at the restaurant and we all chatted for a few minutes, before Eli nudged me, "What?" I mouthed.

"It's time," He mouthed back.

I nodded, and tapped my glass with a knife, everyone laughed, "Hey guys, Eli and I have an announcement, it's sorta big news."

Alli was the first to talk, "Clare are you pregnant!"

"Dude way to go!" Drew said to Eli, with a huge grin. He held up his fist, for Eli to pound, but Eli rejected it.

"Oh burn," Dave said, I wish he would grow up.

Conner looked at me seriously, "Clare are you really?" Wesley just stayed quite.

"If you guys are done, I will finish." I say, I have to admit I'm slightly insulted everyone always assumes Eli got me pregnant whenever we say we have news.

Fiona looked up at me, "Go ahead Clare,"

I smiled in gratitude, "Thank you. As I was saying, Eli and I are," But then I stopped, "Eli babe, do you want to tell them?"

He shook his head, "Go for it gorgeous." He knew how special this was to me.

"Thanks, anyway. Eli and I are engaged!" I squeal, unable to contain it anymore.

"Clare!" Alli squeals as she runs up to hug me. She grabs me in a breath taking grip, "Can't breathe," I choke out. She giggles and releases me.

"Congrats man," Dave and Drew say at the same time.

"I'm really happy for you Clare, you and Eli both," Wesley says.

"Did you guys tell Adam and Fiona first, they haven't said anything?" Conner questions.

I smile at the reason I don't have to tell them, "NO, they already knew. They were there."

He nods I approval, "So is anyone going to tell them how it happened? Or will I be the one to reveal Eli is a true romantic?" Adam chuckles.

I opened my mouth to tell them, but my phone rang, it was my mom. As pissed off at her as I was, I had to answer it, "Guys I need to take this, Eli could you explain for me?"

"Sure thing baby," He said. I peck him on the cheek and go outside.

"Hello?" I say as I answer my phone.

"CLARE DIANA EDWARDS! DO YOU WANT TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHY IN THE HELL ELI CALLED YOUR FATHER AND I TO THE DOT TO TELL US WHAT AWEFUL PARENTS WE ARE!" my mom yelled into the phone. I was so caught off guard, I jumped. The restaurant valet stared at me.

"Mom calm down. What are you talking about? Eli was with his mother this morning discussing wedding details. Not that you would care since you think my engagement is such a mistake." I argue.

"He told you he was with his mother huh? Clare you need to check yourself before you marry this boy. He is a lying good for nothing punk. Eli stole your phone this morning and texted me and your father, pretending to be you, and asked us to meet at the dot. When we got there, he came in, swore at us, then left! Clare I can't support you marrying this monster." She said coldly.

Eli wouldn't do that? Would he? I don't know, I think he would know better. But I can't give my mom the satisfaction of doubting him, "Mom you know what, I don't give a damn whether or not you support it! I love Eli, he loves me, and he has done nothing but take good care of me. Don't you dare tell me who I should or should not marry. Looking at your husband vs. mine, I say I did a pretty damn good job. I have to go, bye." And I slammed the phone shut.

I decided to call Cece. I mean there is no harm in that right? Just to be sure my mom was lying. Okay, that was fine, I decided, "Hey Cece." I say when she picks up.

"Oh hello there dear, how are you doing? Did you say yes!" She asks. Wouldn't she know that after talking to Eli? I hope my mom wasn't telling the truth.

"Oh umm, didn't Eli tell you this morning?" I question.

She hesitates, "Dear I don't know what's going on, but I haven't talked to Eli in a few days. I'm sorry."

That lying son of a b, I mean gun, son of a gun, "Oh, that's okay; I must have heard him wrong. I have to go." I hung up before she could say goodbye. I can't believe Eli would lie to me! He went behind my back to my parents of all people! I don't care if he was trying to defend me; he looked in my face and lied to me!

I went back inside, grabbed my purse, and went straight up to Eli, "Glad to see you had fun with your 'mom' this morning!" And I ran out.

Eli came after me and stopped me before I could get in the car, "Whoa whoa whoa, what's going on Clare?"

"Don't do that Eli, you know good and damn well what's going on! You lied to me! You didn't go to see your mom this morning did you?" I yell.

He looks always, refusing to answer.

"Did you?" I repeat.

"No! Clare I'm sorry I lied to you, but they couldn't get away with treating you like that!" He argued.

I shook my head, "So the appropriate response is to piss them off even more to the point that my mom won't even come to the wedding? Thanks Eli!" I scream.

He looks really sad, "Clare what are you saying?"

"I'm saying, I don't know if there is going to be an engagement. I need time to deal with this." And I get in the car and drive away, leaving Eli standing in the dark.

A/N: Don't hate me! I will update tomorrow, I promise a happy ending, just bare with me!