Do consider completing this wonderful tale
R

Bah! I need more. I hope that Bella gives him hell. And I really hope she doesn’t just immediately accept his proposal, because what he did was absolutely terrible! I need to hear the rest of this conversation!

After reading Give and Take...I checked this story out after you mentioned you would be updating this one next.
Totally enjoying this story...quite the sacrifice to pretend to date another woman when Edward wants to marry Bella.
I hope Bella forgives Edward, Rose and her father for the charade...albeit for good reasons.
Thank you...I’m so happy you are writing and sharing again! Love this!

So Isabella has revealed that her heart belongs to someone. She has watched with hurt as Edward courted Rosalie. But she did not see the glances he cast her way. Now I hope she will not be angry at the arrangement Edward made with her father. To keep her in the dark like this must anger her. But I hope she is understanding of his reasoning.

The gossip started by Mrs. Mallory has hurt the one Edward cares about the most. Hopefully he can make things right with her at dinner. I'm glad Charles has witnessed and understands Edward's feelings for his daughter.

So all seems to be good in Edward's world. If he can just convince Miss Swan to consider his courtship. Charles Swan is already aware of Edward's intentions for Isabella which is why he stalled his daughter's wants and is waiting for Edward to act. I'm glad Rosalie spoke to her father, and he was okay with Emmett pursuing his daughter.

Edward appears to be an admirable man. He also appears to be an excellent negotiator. He has explained his intentions to Mr. Swan regarding his daughter while appearing to court Miss Hale. I hope all his plans come to fruition.

I hope to see this finished.

Thanks

At least Edward is coming clean with his bull crap. I know Bella loves him, but I sure hope she kicks him in the balls. LOL Thanks for writing and sharing.

Men... ugh... I hated how women were treated as objects and chess pieces back then. Thanks for writing and sharing.

It seems like Mr Hale is not a douche canoe. He is just married to one. LOL I'm still upset that Emmett, Rose, Edward and Charlie thought this was a good plan. Thanks for writing and sharing.

I'm not sure who is more disgusting... Mr Hale? Mrs Hale? Rosalie? Emmett? Edward? Charlie? ugh... I hate the past where women couldn't make their own decisions. Thanks for writing and sharing.

Jasper and Edward have finally opened up with Carlisle about what they really want to do. I don't understand why their parents allowed that facade to happen though. Good parents wouldn't have done that. Thanks for writing and sharing.

Hey HS,
I just found this and wanted to let you know I rec'd The Gambit on the Fic Dive on the forum A Different Forest today! I really enjoy reading and hope you continue soon!
Kat