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Greater Good
Chapter 1
Morning has come, he knew it. But he was just too lazy to open his eyes and get his lazy butt off the bed. He awake to the kisses blew all over his face. A smile tugged on his lips knowing who they belong to. He rolls over so slightly so he is facing his beautiful wife but eyes still closed. When he finally opened them he could see she was smiling so playfully that he planted a kiss on her cherry red plump lips right away. Even when they kissed her smile was noticeable. The sunlight went through the window which curtain had been opened. Her figure was washed by the bright light, making her looks radiant and even more beautiful. The light made her brunette hair shines as if it had been washed with diamonds.
Her eyes were sparkling and they were the purest shade of dark brown. He loves to look her right in the eyes; he gets to see those magnificent irises. They were like a masterpiece God made and gave to his wife.
His right hand traveled down to her swollen belly, where their little daughter stays. Just seconds after they broke apart from the kiss he lowered his head so now he's in the same level as her belly. He kissed it gently, and then laid his head on top of it. Once again smiling as his ear caught the heartbeats of his baby girl.
"Good morning, little one," he whispers stroking her against the fabric of his wife's clothes and skin. He can't believe they just have three more months to go before she arrives. They both really can hardly wait until she's here.
His wife cupped his face with both her hands and made him looks up to her. She kissed his forehead and smiled brightly.
"Good morning, daddy Edward."
He always loves how she says his name. Her voice rings like bells but also sensual. And when it came to saying his name, it is always so full of love, soft and gentle.
Leaning over her, he bends his head against hers; so close that their noses were touching. He could even feels her breath, and vice versa.
"Morning, mommy Shannon," he whispers as he kissed her neck.
Her body tensed a bit. His whisper and touches sometimes sent shiver down her spine. Even though they have been married for a year, he still has the same effect as he usred to had when they were still dating.
"Why are you so fully dressed?" he asked taking in her appearance. Yes she is now lying just next to him in their bed but she is so neat dressed in a red v-neck cut maternity dress.
He recalls that he got her naked before they went to bed.
"We're going to your parents' today, remember?" asked her furrowing her eyebrow and traces his bare chest with her fingers.
It downed on him. "Oh! How could I forgot!" he exclaimed before getting up from the bed.
Shannon couldn't help but grinned noticing her husband is naked and his pride was exposed. The only thing that covered his body while he was asleep was the bed cover but now he already pry off it.
Edward was aware as to what amused his wife and what she is staring at. He quickly looked down and saw just how naked he is. But frankly he doesn't mind if Shannon sees him uncovered. There is nothing she hasn't seen. Without a word he ran to the bathroom and takes a shower, knowing if he doesn't they will be late to come to his parents' place.
Today is his mother—Esme's birthday. The whole family had planned to spend the whole day at the senior Cullen's residence. And knowing Esme, both Edward and Shannon know she would make them special treats for their stomachs, even for the breakfast. Edward's mom makes the most delicious waffles, and no one is recommended to miss out on them.
And no one would ever want to be late for Esme Cullen's birthday celebration.
He was ready in fifteen minutes. Showered, clean shaved, and as neatly dressed as his wife. He wears his favorite midnight blue shirt which sleeves were rolled up to his elbow with black jeans and matching black shoes. In a matter of minutes they were already speeding down the road.
The ride from their luxurious apartment at Manhattan to his parents' mansion in Albany will be more likely takes one or two hours drive. But of course Edward and Shannon enjoy the ride so much since they are going together, having each other's company. They talk throughout the ride, about everything. His work as a surgeon, things he face at work lately, her painting hobby, her obsession to a band, or even his collection of sport cars. They talk about everything to prevent them from getting bored. And for the two, when they are with their other half, they won't ever get bored.
She would place her hand on his thigh, just as a gesture of comfort and love then he would place his on top of it and squeezes it gently. He knew he should pay attention to the road in front of them, but he just couldn't stand facing away his wife. He promised to himself it will be just for a second. He then turns to face Shannon. A smile was painted across her face and it made his heart beams. This woman never stops to adores him.
Just after that quick glance he turns his full attention back to the road, but was surprised when he sees a truck approaching their car in such a high speed. The truck was from the other side of the road, but somehow it crashed the barrier between the two sides of the road and now speeding in this side. It could easily be suspected that the driver must be drunk. Who the hell gets drunk this early anyway? What kind of bastard drinks alcohol at nine in the morning?
Shannon's eyes grew wider as well after seeing the scene in front of them.
Edward done his best to avoid the truck, but unfortunately it was too late. The truck hits their car and sent it flying. Their car rolls because of how hard the truck hits it and landed on the ground with a loud thud. That moment neither Edward nor Shannon remember what happens next. But the last thing Edward smelled was blood, and he feels liquid running from his forehead. He also feel pain—a great pain. The windows must have broken and the pieces of glasses might have stabbed his flesh. He doesn't know anything for sure. For Edward it felt like the world literally turns upside down; it was like his legs were now up and his head was down.
He didn't even get the chance to look over his wife and checking on her, because before he does so blackness already surrounds him...