I stared down at the little stick in shock. I was pregnant! I couldn't wait to tell Jacob. My husband of a year. Yes, that's right, I said Jacob, my husband.
After Jacob kissed me before he went to fight the newborns, I'd made my decision.
I cried softly into Jacob's chest as he stroked my back and hair.
"Bells, what's wrong?" he asked quietly.
"I don't want to lose you," I choked, looking up at him through bleary eyes. "And I feel bad for what I'm about to do."
"What's that?" he asked, confused. I wiped my eyes and then turned slightly in his arms to call into the forest.
"Edward, come here please." Edward emerged through the trees in no time.
"What is it, love?" he asked.
"I want you to know that I love you so, so much," I sniffled. Then I reached down and grabbed Jacob's hand. "But I love Jacob more. He picked me up and put me back together when I was broken inside after you left me. He's the sun in my life, and he makes me feel better than I ever have with anyone else. I'm sorry Edward, but I can't be with you anymore. I want to be with Jacob now, and forever." Edward's jaw was clenched for a while, but finally he nodded.
"I will respect your wishes," Edward said curtly. "But I will continue to be your friend if needed and protect you from the Volturi. Is that alright?"I looked up at Jacob, who was grinning madly off into space. Finally, I looked back at Edward and nodded.
"Alright. You can stay up here with me and protect me from Victoria until the battle is over while Jacob goes and fights with the others. Okay you two?" I looked at each one of them, and they both nodded, before I gave Jacob a kiss and he ran off into the woods, quivering.
Edward had killed Victoria when she tried to kill me, and the Cullens, Jacob, and the pack had gotten rid of the newborns. The Volturi showed up, but Edward told them I was no longer his mate. I told them how I promised to never tell the secret of the vampires, and Alice confirmed I never would, as she saw me taking the secret to the grave.
Jacob and I dated for four years before he finally proposed. He proposed to me at our drift log on First Beach. I, of course, said yes, jumping into his arms and kissing his face. Then he told me he'd imprinted on me, and I couldn't have been happier.
We got married on First Beach the following year in August on the day we met. I was twenty three, Jacob was twenty one. I'd never seen him look more handsome than he did in his tuxedo, grinning at me like a fool, as I walked down the sandy aisle. He'd kissed me sweetly on the lips over and over again as everyone clapped, and I honestly couldn't complain. We honeymooned in Mexico, and then returned to La Push after a month to live in our own house on the reservation, not too far from the beach. Jacob opened his own garage business, and I owned my own bookstore in town, across the street from Jacob's garage. Our life was perfect. And now it was about to get even better.
I quickly composed myself, stuck the stick in my back pocket to show Jacob later, and stepped out of the bathroom to return to work. I sat on my stool behind the counter and opened my book, but I couldn't concentrate on the page with the stick poking me in the butt. I was too excited. I didn't know what to do. I checked my watch; it was almost closing time. I decided to lock up early and pick up some food for a special dinner for me and Jacob.
After I locked the door and set the alarm, I ran to my car and headed to the La Push supermarket. I filled the cart with chicken cutlets, breadcrumbs, and salad fixings. Once I paid, I headed home and began making pan-seared chicken and salad for dinner. I kept playing different scenarios in my head while I cooked. I didn't even know Jacob had gotten home until I felt to warm arms wrap around my mid section and pull me back against a hard chest.
"Hey, Bells," he breathed in my ear, kissing my neck. I laughed and turned my head to kiss him hello.
"Hey, Jake. How was work?" I asked as turned back to scoop the chicken out and onto a serving platter.
"Great. I'll go wash up for dinner and tell you more while we eat, okay?" I nodded and heard him dash off down the hallway to the bathroom. I set our small kitchen table before Jacob returned in a fresh shirt and jeans. He pulled out my chair out for me and pushed me in after I sat down. As we talked, I kept thinking about the stick in my pocket. I still hadn't decided what to do. After dinner, we watched some TV, me leaning against Jacob's chest as he wrapped his arms around me and laced his fingers together over my belly. Little did he know.
After a while, we decided to go to bed.
"I'll do the dishes, you go get ready, ok?" Jacob told me quietly, giving me a slow kiss. I sighed into his mouth, then pulled away and nodded. He grinned down at me, then went into the kitchen. I sighed, then bolted into the bedroom. I knew what to do about the stick.
I quickly changed into my pj's, throwing my jeans into the hamper by the door. I took the stick out of my pocket and placed it on Jacob's pillow. Then I climbed into my side of the bed and under the covers before hastily picking up my book.
"Bells, is everything okay?" Jacob asked, walking in.
"Yeah, why?" I said nervously.
"Well, for one, you're reading your book upside down," he laughed. I looked down, and sure enough, the words were upside down. I looked up at him and smiled meekly, which caused him to laugh again. I watched him out of the corner of my eye as he took off his jeans and put on his flannel pj bottoms. As he walked towards the bed, I quickly looked back at my book. He flipped back the covers and climbed in, lying back against the pillow.
"Oww, what's this?" Jacob asked, reaching behind him and grabbing the stick. He held it between his fingers, his eyes scrunched in confusion. Then, suddenly, his eyes lit up and his head whipped in my direction, smiling broadly.
"Bells, does this mean….?"
"Yes, Jacob!" I said excitedly, throwing my book on the ground. "We're going to have a baby!" Jacob dropped the stick and grabbed me, squeezing me to his huge chest. Then he pulled back and kissed me over and over again.
"I'm gonna be a daddy!" he said excitedly. He leaned down and put his head and a hand against my belly. "Hey baby, I'm your daddy, Jacob. You're gonna be perfect, and I'm gonna love you forever." I teared up a little at his sweet words. I pulled his face back up and gave him another kiss. "How far along are you, do you think?" Jacob asked.
"Six weeks," I grinned. "My first sonogram is soon. Do you want to come with me?"
"Yes!" Jacob said excitedly. "I can't wait to tell my dad and the pack! I'm gonna be a daddy!"
"You said that already," I giggled.
"I know, I just can't believe it!" He wrapped his arms around my waist and gently pulled me down on the pillows. "Now let's get some sleep, and then we can tell everyone the great news tomorrow."
"Alright, goodnight," I laughed, snuggling into his side. "Goodnight, Jacob. I love you."
"I love you too, beautiful mother of my child."
Here's the first pick the part! The next chapter will be Bella's sonogram. The question is: What do you want the baby to be?
A) a boy
B) a girl
C) twin boys
D) twin girls
E) a boy and girl
Please vote in your review! Whatever the most popular option is, that will be the outcome in the next chapter! Thanks everyone!