Eye Of The Tiger

Chapter 31

Rosalie gave herself a once over and fixed her suit jacket, smoothed out her pants and double checked the flowers in her hand before knocking on Bella's door. She was nervous and excited about this date. Excited because she was spending time with her mate and nervous because she was about to meet Bella's father. Never having had a love interest before she had never had to meet someone's parents.

"Here goes nothing." She said to herself as she knocked.

Rosalie found herself subconsciously standing up straighter as the door swung open and she stood face to face with a suspicious looking Chief Swan.Her nerves getting the better of her she stammered out."Um, Hi, I, uh, I'm here to pick up Bella?"

"Hmmm. Well then come on in,she'll be down in a second. It'll give us a minute to chat." Charlie replied gruffly as he led Rosalie into the kitchen.

"Of course Chief Swan, Sir. I mean of course sir." Rosalie wanted to smack herself upside the head. She was being an idiot. How was she supposed to impress Bella's father when she couldn't even get a proper sentence out.

Charlie chuckled."Have a seat. So you are here to take out my daughter? What are your plans?"

"Dinner and a movie. That's a nice restaurant of course. Which I will be paying for." She added the last part because she knew Charlie was wary of people being after Bella's money.

"Good. I want her back by 11pm not a minute later and I know you aren't a man but I don't want you to think for one second there would not be consequences if you in any way endanger Bella. I don't care how. Physically, mental, emotionally, or existentially it doesn't matter. I will find a way to make your life miserable if you hurt her." Charlie promised in a classic protective father manner.

"Sir, hurting Bella is the last thing I would ever do. I care deeply for her and all I want for her is to be happy." Rosalie promised.

Charlie seemed to believe her but before he could reply they heard Bella coming down the stairs."Wow Bells you look amazing!"

Rosalie was speechless as she watched Bella reach the bottom of the stairs. She was dressed in a gorgeous violet colored dress that matched her eye and complimented her other beautifully. Her hair was braided off to the side and she wore shoes that matched her dress perfectly. Rosalie snapped out of her stupor when they made eye contact.

"Oh these are for you." She handed Bella the flowers she brought. "They are White Tiger Lillies. I had them special ordered for you."

Bella took the flowers giving Rosalie a shy smile "Thank you they are beautiful."

"Not as beautiful as you." Rosalie blurted out.

Charlie cleared his throat. "Well why don't I take these and put them in water so you kids can get on your way. Remember 11pm no later."

"Thanks dad. I promise I won't be late." Bella assured him as they left the house.Bella looked at the car Rosalie brought in surprise. "This is a nice car. Is it yours?"

"It's a 1932 Studebaker president. It's actually a convertible but I thought we could leave the top on for tonight." Rosalie explained.

"You really are playing the part of half gentleman tonight."Bella said reaching over to fix Rosalie's suit collar as she drove.

"I know it's silly but I never got to go on a date when I was human and as you know I never wanted to as a vampire but I always dreamed about it."

"What was your dream date?" Bella asked.

"Well I would dress up in a nice suit." Rosalie motioned to herself. She had decided to wear a suit straight out of her human years. It had dark blue pants, matching vest and jacket. She had forgone the tie and left the top few buttons of her white blouse open to add a touch of femininity. "I would pick her up in my fancy car and take her to dinner and maybe take her to see the newest talkie playing at the movie theatre."