Dirt Road Ahead

"Bella!" called Charlie from the kitchen. I peered my head above the book when Charlie had yelled at me from the kitchen. He just probably wanted something to eat. Ever since Charlie knew I was getting married to Edward, all hell broke loose since then and Charlie hasn't really talked to me since. He'll only greet me then carry on with his usual things. Placing my book on the bed, then sitting up, I heard faint conversations downstairs. I merely shook my head and made my way downstairs. My hands were grasping on the rail when Charlie and a very soaked Edward was in front of my eyes. I realized it must have been raining, I wondered why I haven't even noticed. I noticed also, they moved towards the stairs from the kitchen
"Bella, we need to talk." said Edward. It was more of a demand than a request. I knew something was wrong from the moment he had spoken the way he had to me. My eyes showed with worry, but my face was calm, almost fragile like. I nodded towards Edward and watched as Charlie passed me going up the stairs, into his bedroom. I didn't like the silent treatment but I knew Charlie was very careful when Edward had left me long ago. At least Edward didn't leave me liked plan. Walking down the lead few steps and taking Edward's hand, he lead me outside into the sliver Volvo.
Before I could open the door, Edward had done so already. I stood there for a moment looking into his eyes then stepping into the passenger's seat and sitting down. With a slam of the door and another door opening, I looked up at Edward with confused and slightly dazed eyes. Slowly turning towards me, Edward grabbed my hand and I stared at him waiting for him to speak. I had no idea what he was going to say and I felt a lump rise into my throat. I was hoping it wasn't something like to call of the wedding, or much far worse, like not change me into a vampire like he had promised. I hope he wasn't getting cold feet.
"Bella," he started out and I tensed up ready for the worse. "They're here," he said in almost a whisper. I looked up at him confused, but then he answered. "The Volturi." he added. I stared at him then looked down at my feet. I couldn't believe it now. Did this mean we had to cancel the wedding? I couldn't bare to think that. I wanted to marry Edward more than anything than be hunted by the Volturi. I stared down with now even a bigger lump in my throat and my head felt numb. I couldn't think straight. I knew they were coming for me.
"Alice, she had a vision." Edward said continuing on. "We don't know when, but we need to get ready for them." he said. I licked my dry lips out of nervousness. Looking up at him with worried eyes and him staring back at me with sympathetic eyes, I rubbed my thumb across his hand thinking. I didn't want to ask the question that was at the top of my head. It was a fifty-fifty chance. It was a yes or no question. I had to ask. I didn't want to stay in wonder with the question.
"Are we still getting married?" I asked in a quiet voice. While looking up at me, he only grasped my hand a little tighter. I knew that after we were newly weds, I would lose my humanity, which was prefect for me. I wanted eternal life with Edward more than anything. I knew the question had angered him slightly. I knew it was difficult to ask, because I knew that he didn't exactly want to change me, just yet. He wanted me to remain human for a while and I didn't know the exact reason on the why.
"Of course, I do," he answered. "It's just.." he stated with a sigh. "I'm just worried about the Volturi attacking." he answered. I knew there was something hidden in his eyes. But I didn't want to question him knowing how much stress this had placed on him. I could tell from his voice, that he was tired from all of this. I frowned and realized, I shouldn't make things worse for him from this point on. I knew vampires never get tired, but I could tell when they sounded like if they were. It was like if they were human, only they weren't any longer.
"The wedding is only a week away. Do you want to postpone it?" I asked worried. I didn't want to postpone it, but if Edward thought it was alright to do so, I could not refuse. He saw the worry in my eyes and he merely shook his head 'no' and it made me relax. A week from now, I was to be married and immortal for the rest of my life. I was happy at the thought. Forever bound to Edward. I was thrilled at this. All my dreams were coming true and I couldn't believe it was happening so fast.