I shook my head, both in trying to clear it and to tell Edward I would talk to him about it later.

“Congrats, Bella. If I had known your mom at your age, I probably would've proposed then, too.” he said, patting me on the back before turning to Edward, “You're a lucky man, Eddie. She's a fine, young lady.”

Phil shook his hand, and I couldn't fight the smile, at the use of the name, Eddie. I knew Edward hated that nickname and it served him right for hiding that stuff about my mom from me.

The rest of breakfast was awkwardly quiet and tense. I saw Edward visibly tense every now and then and I began to wonder if he needed to feed, but when I saw his eyes, they were that familiar golden topaz.

After we had cleared our plates, Edward and I went back to our room to get ready for the day, while Reneé and Phil, went back to their own room.

“How could you not tell me what was going on? My mother was flirting with you? What was going through her mind?” I flung question after question at him.

He started to chuckle and his cold hand cupped my chin.

“Bella, Bella, Bella. Now how could I resist getting you all riled up? It's just so much fun to see that delicious blush cross your cheeks.” he said and on cue, the blood pooled to my cheeks.

“That's not fair. That's my mother. You're my fiancé. She's not allowed to flirt with you. It's just…eww.” I said, throwing my hands into the air and stepping back from him, so he couldn't affect me.

He immediately closed the gap.

“Bella. Love. It was merely fun and games. Like the fact that she was playing footsies under the table. Well, that was quite awkward actually. But, how could I ever choose her over you? Besides, you smell better.” he said, running his nose along my jaw, taking in a deep breath.

I felt my knees go weak, but quickly remembered why we were arguing.

“Listen, Eddie.” I said the dreaded nickname venomously, “You will pay for this. Somehow. I'm not sure how. But you will. Now get ready so we can enjoy this lovely visit.”

With that I turned and went to the bathroom to shower and get ready.

At least she had been okay with it. Now, I just had to remember to keep my mom away from my fiancé at all costs. What a wedding this would end up being.

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A/N: I know, I know. I've been gone for far too long from this story. But here is my Christmas present to you readers. Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it. Hope you liked the chapter. Yes, I know Reneé is odd, but I thought it'd be more fun this way. Make sure you review this and How I Met Your Mother, as that is the beginning of this chapter, so it's like the chapter is twice as long! Haha. This one was 6 pages btw. R&R and Happy Holidays!

-DL