Arranged chapter 3

I'm posting the original Age Entry. I do want to update it because one of the reviewers had a good idea on how the story could have been better. So I may or may not do that, but I did think the reviewer had really good ideas. Thanks for reading!

I don't own Twilight, not even close to being that rich! And I wouldn't make vampires sparkle! Just saying! hahah

Edward, Carlisle and Edward's mother, Esme, sat in the exquisite living room waiting patiently as a maid served them martinis. As Edward sat down in an armchair, Esme sat next to her husband on the adjourning sofa, her elegant bronze, hair curled to perfection. She was dressed in an sophisticated cream-colored dress with a tight set of pearls around her neck, along with matching earrings.

The room was covered in beautiful furniture; the sofa was elegantly designed, covered with large cushion pillows to sit on and arm pillows to rest your arms on. The back of the sofa was thin and curved with intricate patterns. Matching chairs in the same design adorned the living room. Beautiful sheer drapes covered the window, flanked by thick satin curtains.

Edward stood up and paced the room nervously.

Esme smiled at him then looked over to Carlisle.

"I was so nervous the first time I met you. That was our actual wedding day. Edward, please relax."

Carlisle looked at his son and laughed at him.

"It amazes me how you can sit in a room full of criminals and not blink an eye and yet become a ball of nerves for a dame."

Esme hit Carlisle on the arm playfully as her son stopped pacing once he heard footsteps coming down the large staircase. He stood facing the entrance to the living room as he waited with bated breath. Charles Swan entered with his wife and daughter and the second that Edward laid eyes on the younger woman, it felt as if his heart had stopped.

She was simply gorgeous. Her pale skin glowed, and her cheeks flushed as she caught the intense gaze of his green eyes. His eyes hungrily appraised her body quickly. He started at the curves of her hips that found a way to peak out even though her dress was a tad loose. His eyes tried not to linger long on her breasts but they looked to be more than a handful. His eyes continued to move as he looked at her plump, pink lips and cute button nose. Finally he reached her eyes and they danced over his features as well. A slight smile touched both of their faces as Charlie cleared his throat.

"Edward, I would like to introduce my wife Renee and my beautiful daughter, Isabella."

Edward walked forward, bowing at Renee before moving on to Bella. As he approached, Bella felt her insides quicken and her heartbeat increased with every step he took towards her.

He stood in front of her, offering her his hand. She delicately extended her hand to him and he gently took it into his own. He smiled up at her as he bowed down to place a gentle kiss on her hand. His lips lingered for a beat causing a strange tingling feeling to run through her body. Her breath caught at the sensation as Edward straightened up, gazing at her hungrily. Whatever had just transpired between them, he felt in his bones; he felt it in his soul and he liked it. He never wanted that feeling to leave him.

The four parents in the room looked at each other, all smiling at the young couple. Carlisle and Esme walked over to Edward and Bella.

"Isabella, it is such a pleasure to finally meet you. Your father definitely did not do your beauty justice. You are simply breathtaking."

She blushed as Carlisle lightly kissed her hand as well.

"Oh, thank you, Mr. Cullen, Mrs. Cullen, it's a pleasure to meet you?"

Esme gave Bella a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"Welcome to the family, sweetheart. You're just beautiful."

Bella smiled at her.

"Thank you, I look forward to joining the family."

She smiled at each of them and all her fears from earlier disappeared.

Edward led Bella over to the love seat as his parents sat on the sofa and Charlie and Renee sat down in the two chairs in the room. The room was silent as Bella stared at her hands nervously. Edward gently separated her hands and took one of her hands in his. She looked up at him with a smile dancing on her lips as they stared into each other's eyes.

"Did you enjoy going to Teachers College?" He asked as his thumb gently grazed over her knuckles.

"I enjoyed it very much so. We would sometimes visit schools and interact with the children. I had planned to apply to a teaching job at a private school once I was done. I've always loved small children and thought teaching the younger ones would just be a delight."

She stared into his eyes and was once again caught by their depth. Neither one of them moved, Charlie cleared his throat, taking them out of their trance.

"Bella, we spoke about this. Teaching is no longer an option. Your job now is to make a home for Edward and your children."

Charlie's voice was gruff and to the point. Bella hung her head in embarrassment and Edward did not like that.

"Yes, of course father."

Edward reached over to gently lift Bella's chin.

"Isabella, you seem to be very passionate about teaching?"

She smiled gently at him.

"Please call me Bella," she whispered to him.

Rene stood up and turned towards Esme.

"Esme, would you like to check on dinner with me? I'm sure Cook is almost done. Charlie, Carlisle, let's give Bella and Edward a little alone time."

Their parents left them alone in the living room. Once they were by themselves, silence penetrated the room. Edward stared down at their joined hands as he took a deep breath.

"Will you miss teaching, because once we're married, I do expect you to be home?"

Bella looked at their hand, then stared into his eyes.

"Edward, I will miss teaching however there are much more important things in the world. My father's right - I should focus on making a home-"

Edward reached out and turned Bella to face him.

"Bella, after tomorrow, your father will no longer make decisions for you. I know you would like to teach, and maybe you can teach in another capacity like volunteer at a school a few times a week, something that wouldn't greatly interfere with our home lives."

Her breath caught, as she was helpless under his intense gaze.

"I would like that, Edward."

He smiled at her then leaned over to kiss her cheek.

"Good. I want to make sure that you continue to light up as you do when you speak about teaching children."

She turned to face him, their faces only inches apart from one another. He stared at her lips as he licked his own. As they inched closer towards each other, Charlie Swan appeared in the doorway and cleared his throat.

"Dinner is ready."

Bella stood up abruptly then followed her father out the room.