A/N: I won't have internet access during the weekend that's why I uploaded the chapter earlier than expected, I know it's short but I didn't want you to wait longer to read it. As always thank you for reading and reviewing. It means a lot ot me.

Chapter 15

Bella's POV

Tonight was the best night of my entire life, I'm still reeling. I couldn't ask for anything else, everything was perfect. Edward is now taking me home, he hasn't kissed me yet. I thought we were going to kiss while we were dancing, but we didn't. I wonder why he's acting that way, or maybe I'm being paranoid. Maybe couples don't need to kiss on every date, but the night hasn't finished; I could still steal a kiss from him.

"Thank you for my surprise, I love it!" I say sincerely.

"The surprise hasn't finished." He says with a suspicious grin.

"It hasn't?" I wonder what else he has planned.

"There's a bonus surprise. I hope you like it."

"I'm sure I'll love it." He just smiles and continues to drive. I relax in my seat listening to the songs from the Classical Music Collection I got him for his iPod.

"By the way, I didn't thank you for your gift Bella. I was thinking in buying it one of these days."

"I'm glad you like it. I know how much you enjoy classical music, so I researched and found this amazing collection. But it can't compare to your surprise; that must have cost a fortune." Edward snorts as I say that.

"Bella, you don't have to worry about the money. You could have bought me a paperclip and I would still treasure it with all my heart."

"You would?"

"I would, because it comes from you and that's all that matters to me."

I had never thought that Edward didn't mind my lack of funds as it had never come to mind that his family was rich. But that didn't matter to me either. In fact, we could have stayed in my house and I would have been as happy as I am now.

"I feel the same way Edward; you don't have to spend a lot of money on me. You just need to spend time with me and I'll be happy."

"I know. It just makes me happy to see your face when we do something you haven't done or when we see something you hadn't seen. I like to do all those things for you Bella and believe me money is not an issue. Don't worry about it Bella. I rather spend it making you happy than to leave it in the bank." I have nothing else to say. It does make me happy to be able to experience all the things Edward and I have done in the past days.

I look around the window and notice a familiar place. We are heading to Edward's house. My nerves arise and I'm feeling my heart beeping faster and faster as we get closer. I haven't met Edward's parents not because I didn't want to, but because they've been busy and our schedules have never matched; until now.

"Bella, I hope you don't mind if I introduce you to my parents tonight. They've been dying to meet you." I can tell this is very important for him. His voice is full of emotion. Although I'm a ball of nerves I'm curious to meet them.

"I want to meet them too. Do you think they'll like me?"

"I'm sure they'll love you. They are nice people." If Edward reflects his parents, I'm certain they're amazing human beings.

This is the first time I'll know Edward's house from the inside. I've known the exterior and it's magnificent. Edward parks his car in the massive garage, which is loaded with luxury cars. I count eight cars. We proceed towards the house, Edward is holding my hand. "It'll be alright." He tells me in my ear then he brushes his lips down my neck. I shiver at his contact and my heart reacts at the same time pumping more blood to my cheeks. I'm feverish. Why is he doing that? What's with the constant teasing?

Alice interrupts my line of thought hugging me as soon as she sees me entering the house. "Bella, I'm so glad to see you! Did you have fun? How was it? Did you and Edward have a great time? Did he kiss you?

As I try to recover from Alice's questioning, a delicate female voice reverberates thru the house. "Alice, what did I tell you about making guests feel comfortable? And do you really want to know about your brother's date?" I turn around and see a beautiful middle-aged woman in the staircase. She's wearing a white satin dress with a black belt across her waist. Her hair, the color of caramel, falls in soft waves down her back and her eyes are emerald green. Edward takes my hand again and we walk towards his mother. I'm speechless, I knew his parents had to be beautiful, but I wasn't expecting his mother to be stunning. She's in the last step of the stairway; we are a couple of steps away from her. Just as Edward was about to introduce me to her a man makes his way down the stairs. He's in his mid-forties; he has striking blond hair and matching blue eyes. He's tall and has a poise posture. He's wearing beige pants with a black belt and a white linen shirt. I can tell for sure that Edward has his father's smile. He reaches Edward's mother and places a hand around her waist. We are now face to face and I've just realized I was chewing my lower lip as I do every time I'm nervous. I let go of my lip. Edward proceeds with the introductions.

"Mom, this is my girlfriend Bella. Bella, this is my mother Esme." She hugs me tight, now I know where Alice's embraces come from. I return the hug. "Nice to meet you Bella. Edward has talked wonderful of you." I smile shyly. It seems that I've lost the ability to speak; Edward notices it and proceeds to introduce me to his father.

"Dad, this is my girlfriend Bella. Bella, this is my father Carlisle." He gives me a firm handshake and then hugs me. "Welcome to the family Bella." I'm still unable to speak; I don't know what's wrong with me. I've never been so nervous, but then again; I've never met a boyfriend's parents. Thankfully I have a talkative sister-in-law. "Don't they look great together?" Alice's remark is answered with awe. Then Esme proceeds to talk. "What a host am I? I haven't offered you a drink. Do you want something hot or cold? It seems to be cold outside. Do you want some tea? Coffee? I'm starting to notice that Alice resembles her mother. I want to tell her that I'm fine, that I don't want to bother her; but words fail me again. My lips feel numb as do my fingertips. A way of heat surrounds my body. Suddenly everything looks blurry. I'm wrapped in nothingness. I hear voices but I can't understand what they're saying. Darkness overtook me.