This is my first fanfic in a while so be nice guys. Really hope you like it!

Chapter 1

I sighed as I watched the ultrasound video again; my baby, my beautiful baby. Bella had sent me a detailed email explaining every part of our baby; where the head was, the toes, the hands, the facial features. And she sent me lots of pictures. The last one had been on a pair of baby booties, they were so cute! Little yellow ducks peppered over the white fabric. Everything had to be white or yellow at the moment. We didn't want to find out the sex yet. Well, Bella didn't, but I haven't exactly been at the check-ups, so it was really up to her. No one knows about me and Bella. We left, me and my family, six months ago. I knew she was pregnant, but this is the only way to stop the Volturi finding out. Of course I keep in touch, I talk to nearly every day, I'm always sending her gifts and I visit as often as a can, but that hasn't been easy lately, what with my family getting extra suspicious. I swear there's no privacy in this house… And Bella's been busy to you know. The last 6 months in Dartmouth studying medicine, trauma and surgical practice. I was so happy when she told me she wanted to be a nurse, over the moon in fact. This way I know she can take care of herself. Well at least until I can be with her again, should be soon hopefully… A couple of weeks ago she passed her second exam, so she's just started her first year internship at the ER in County General in Chicago. I really wish that I'd been there when she found out, but we had the Denali's visiting so it was even harder to escape.

Anyway soon that won't even matter. Soon I'll be gone for good, to go live with her; my beautiful girlfriend. I can't wait to see her again so I can get down on one knee and finally ask her to marry me. I've wanted to since the moment I met her, but the right time hasn't really arisen. I guess it's time to just seize the bull by the horns, sort of.

"Edward!"Alice shouted from downstairs, slamming the front door shut with a loud bang. Damn, they must be back from shopping. Frantically I ejected the disc from my computer. They can't know, not yet. "Edward Cullen, get your ass down here this instant!" she yelled up the stairs. I quickly slipped the DVD under my pillow before heading downstairs.

"God Alice, where's the fire?" I joked.

"Ha ha." She mocked, "It's not me anyway, Carlisle's holding a family meeting. Says it's important." She explained.

"Oh"

I followed Alice as she entered the dining room and took my seat next to Carlisle.

"Right let's get started." He said rubbing his hands together. "Does anyone have anything to say before I begin?" Everyone shook her heads. "Okay, well I've been given a job offer as a ER doctor and surgical consultant in another hospital and I've accepted. I know we haven't been here very long, but I don't really think anyone of us likes it here, so we're moving to Chicago." I nearly fainted then and there. Of all the places to move to it had to be Chicago, the one place that Bella was living and working in. Someone really hates me. Wait which hospital?

"Which hospital?" I demanded. Everyone turned to look at me, shocked at my outburst. "Carlisle, which hospital offered you a job?" I asked again, my voice calmer. Please don't say County, please don't say County, I pleaded in my head whilst crossing my fingers under the table.

"County General, why?" Carlisle answered calmly, oblivious to my inner meltdown. Oh god, he's gonna see Bella. How could I let this happen? I'm normally so careful, now I've put her in danger. But not just her, but our baby too. God, what's Carlisle gonna think when he sees that she's pregnant? This isn't the way I wanted this to happen. I am well and truly screwed. They're going to see Bella and then how am I going to keep it a secret? As soon as they know, the Volturi knows and I can't do that to Bella. She deserves so much better.

"Edward sweetheart, what's wrong? You look pale, well paler than usual," Esme asked, concerned, placing a comforting hand on my arm. Everyone else had already left the room, leaving me in my confused state.

"What?" I said shaking my head. "Oh no, I'm fine. Just a bit…surprised. You know?" What a lame excuses. She so isn't going to buy that.

"If you're sure sweetie," she whispered reassuringly, though a small twitch in her lips told me she knew I was keeping something from the family.

The next few days everyone was packing and planning for Chicago. Me, I was busy trying to get everyone to change their minds. And it failed miserably. By the end of day one everyone was well and truly annoyed with me. Whenever they ask what I personally have against the city I can't answer and have to walk away. I can't tell them why because the whole reason I don't want to go is so they don't know! Could they make this any harder? I'm really freaking out. I need to talk to Bella, she always knows what to say to soothe me.

After running a safe enough distance from the house I dialed the all too familiar number.

"Hello?" The sound of her voice instantly calmed me.

"Bella baby, how are you?"

"Oh Edward sweetheart I'm fine, what's the matter? You sound stressed." She asked worried. She always can tell when something's wrong.

"Oh Bella," I sighed. "I don't know what to do; Carlisle's had a job offer at County. We're going to be moving to Chicago. Baby I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to put you and our child in danger, but I can't shake them off the idea." I sobbed into the phone.

"Oh Edward, honey, please don't cry." She soothed as I sniffed, trying to get control of myself. "Listen to me, it doesn't matter. We're strong, our families strong, we will be okay. You're gonna move to Chicago and help look after me just like we planned, except your family's gonna help us."

"But Bella…"

"No Edward," she interrupted. "We are going to be fine. No buts, no ifs, let's just concentrate on me, you and our beautiful baby." I listened carefully to everything she said. Everything made so much sense when she said it. For the moment at least, all my worries melted away. I would protect her.

"You absolutely perfect, you know that?" I could here her giggle on the other line. "I can't wait to see you again Bella. You must be really big now." I smiled at just the thought; my Bella, big and round with my child.

"Oh don't even go there," she groaned. "I've put on so much weight since you last saw me!" she complained. "You're going to think I'm an elephant."

"Well you'll be my big, beautiful cuddly elephant. All mine." I whispered seductively. "You always look beautiful. I can't wait to see you big, round and glowing!"

"Alright," she sighed. "I'll see you soon honey. Love you."

"I love you too baby. Bye." I hung up and leaned against a nearby tree. Running my hands through my hair a loud gush of air escaped my mouth. The next few weeks are gonna be rough.

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