It was the end of October, a month I had longed for to end but at the same time I wanted to pause every day. This date had meant one thing and one thing only, my life was about to change forever, in more ways than I could ever have imagined possible.
The cold morning breeze swept across my face as my eyes closed tightly. I drew in a deep breath as the cold air hit my lungs hard.
My head tilted back as a tear trickled down my face, the warmth of the tear was comforting as it ran from my chin.
'Hey I hope you don't mind me asking Miss but are you ok?"
My hands wiped my eyes as I sat up startled slightly. There in front of me stood a fine figure of a man. He was of medium build, pale skin with the most golden coloured eyes I had ever come across. His smile was barely there but his lips were perfect sculptured with perfection. His hair was of a dark colour but with a tint of red running through it.
I struggled to speak as his pure beauty caught me off guard.
"Erm yes I'm fine...thank you for asking though" wrapping the large scarf around my small frame I stood to my feet.
"I couldn't but help notice you looked a little upset sitting here all alone?"
He kept his distance from me as if there was a path between us he didn't want to cross. I watched as his smile had now completely faded in fact he wryly looked at me now.
"Honestly I've had worse days, I'm just sitting here feeling sorry for myself that's all".
Clutching the scarf tighter around me I began to feel something take control of my body. A dull aching pain ran through my stomach as I clutched the bench to steady myself.
"Please sit down before you fall" his beautiful golden eyes look saddened as he tried to step closer but held himself back from me.
"It will pass, this has been happening a lot this past week, give me a second and I will be fineeeee...arggghhhh Jesus these are stronger than I've felt before".
I gripped my stomach almost falling to my knees and I then barely see him move by my side, but there he was in a heartbeat knelt beside me taking my hand.
"We need to get you to a hospital, I don't think you have much longer to wait" He spoke through gritted teeth barely looking at me now.
"I think you might be right this baby is not waiting around."
I stroked my ever growing bump to try and settle them in some way. They were moving inside me like I had never felt before.
"When is your baby due?"
"Today" I smiled knowing it was always going to be today. Of cause it was. October the 29th the day my mother had passed away 10 years ago. I always knew my baby would come today.
"Can you walk?"
He was trying to keep his distance as he bit hard on his lips turning them white.
"My house is literally a stones throw away I think I can make it there".
"Let me help you"
He gently scooped me effortlessly into his arms as he pressed me against his hard stoned chest. I shuddered as he held me. Partly because I couldn't help but see how endearing and beautiful he truly was and another part because his body temperature was so damn cold.
"I bet you wished you never stopped to ask me if I was ok now do you?"
I tried to smile through the pain but all I could do was bury my head in his neck.
"Something like that"
He murmured taking me aback by
surprise. What did he mean by that comment. I didn't ask him to help me. I've done this by myself since the beginning and I sure don't need some macho man helping me right at the last minute.
I tried to compose myself as he placed me to my feet.
"You can go now, I will just go in and run myself a hot bath...thank you for your help though I appreciate it."
"I can't just leave you,not when you are about to have your baby."
"Honestly the pain is easing up I will be fine" lying through gritted teeth I placed the key into the lock and turned it slightly.
"How did you know where I lived, I mean I didn't tell you my address?"
"I've seen you around walking a lot"
His voice was calm but had a sense of urgency to it.
"I don't even know your name?"
"Edward...Edward Cullen"
He drew in breath as it become apparent it was hard for him to be near me.
"I'm Carla... Carla Reynolds"
I couldn't help but smile as he looked deep into my eyes as if he was searching my soul.
"Carla I really think we need to get you to hospital" his eyes brightened as he spoke almost pleading me to go.
"Edward I'm fine I just need a hot relaxing bath and this baby will calm down in no time."
"I really think you should get to the hospital something doesn't sound right"
My hands cradled my bump as his words made me shiver. This time not in a good way.
"What do you mean doesn't sound right?"
"I haven't got time to explain but please just trust me...you need to trust me Carla"
His hand almost reached mine before he quickly took it away.
"Ok i will call an ambulance"
"That could take ages let me drive you, my car is just around the corner"
"Edward it's fine you've already done enough for me but thank you"
"Look I insist please just stay put and promise me one thing if anyone tries to come near you don't let them in."
"Don't let them in, what do you mean? Don't let who in Edward?"
"Just anybody...I have so much to explain and no time to do so"
He closed his eyes as if to hide the pain from me.
"I'm so confused right now with what's happening"
My face winced as another strong contraction hit me hard.
"Just stay put I will be back in a heartbeat I promise"
And just like that he was gone.
Don't let anybody in...what the bloody hell was that supposed to mean. I don't even know this Edward Cullen maybe he is the one I shouldn't of let in. Even though a big part of me knew that wasn't the truth. I felt like I have known him forever something about him just drew me in he mesmerised me in every way possible.
My heart rate rose as I heard talking coming through my front door. I could barely concentrate as nausea spread over me like wildfire.
"Kirsty it's ok I've brought someone with me. This is my father Carlisle he's a doctor the best there is around."
He looked proud as he introduced the tall blonde haired gentleman.
" I appreciate you being here but shouldn't we be getting to a hospital. I honestly don't think this baby is going to hold off much longer".
The agonising burning sensation was rushing through me as I become dizzy. Suddenly I felt my body weight being lifted onto the sofa as my legs gave way.
"That's why I'm here Carla, Edward was worried that you wouldn't make it to the hospital. I've done this before I just need you to relax and breath slowly for me"
His face was friendly as his calming voice soothed me.
"Has your family moved to London from America?"
I couldn't help but notice there strong accent. It was soft but empowering.
"We are only here for a short stay we are over visiting family"
His glances shifted to Edward as he nodded.
"Does the sun not shine where you live?.
I smiled as they were both as pale as each other. Not pale as in white but there skin had the same glow almost like a white crystal.
"You could say that hey Edward?"
Dr Cullens face lit up as he once again he nodded at his son.
He looked far to young to be Edwards father.
"How are you feeling?"
Edward whispered into my ear making every hair on my neck stand tall.
"I've been better, no one could ever prepare you for this ,I sure as hell wish I had gone to some birthing classes now."
"You will do just fine, I know you will" he reluctantly run his fingers through my hair.
"Edward?"
"Yes"
"Im so so scared"
I tried to fight back the tears that betrayed me falling heavily down my cheeks.
"I know you are but I also know you can do this I promise you everything is going to be ok... do you trust me?"
His cold breath ran down my neck as I couldn't help but melt into his arms.
"Yes I trust you"
"Ok Carla I need you to lay really still for me,I just need to have a look on how far away this baby is before making an appearance"
Carlisle squeezed my hand reassuringly.
"Ohhhh it hurts so bad I feel like my body is on fire"
Edward gripped my body as I tried to lay still.
"Ok any minute now you are going to need to push and I want you to do just that do you understand?"
"I'm not ready for this, I don't think I can do it"
My voice broke as reality had all of a sudden hit me hard. I was an 18 year old girl...yes still just a girl some say a baby having a baby. Did I really think I could do this all alone no family or friends to support me.
"Hey look at me...look at me. Carla stop thinking like that and concentrate and what's important right now".
A sense of calmness washed over me as I began to push.
"That's it now breath, deep breaths in and out... Edward do you think you can be in here for this last bit?"
I watched as Carlisle's concerned eyes flickered to his sons.
"I can't just leave her now Carlisle she needs me"
His eyes darkened at the thought.
"I can handle this,I know how hard it is for you to be in here.
His lips curled back over his beautiful white teeth as if he was in deeper agony than I was.
"Edward if you can't be here for whatever reason I understand you can go".
"You need to hurry Carlisle I can hear something's wrong".
"What's wrong why do you keep saying that?"
My heartbeat was racing as the next contractions come on like a whirlwind had struck me hard.
"Just keep breathing for me Carla your baby is nearly here"
Carlisle smiled awkwardly as he looked down.
"Another big push for me Carla get ready".
"Oh my godddddddddd it hurts so much, I can't do this please make it stop...please make it stop"
My chest felt like an explosion had gone off inside. My head felt dizzy as if I had no control left over my body.
"Carlisle you need to get this out of her now"
His voice was raged as he gripped me tight.
"I know Edward try and remain calm".
"Her heartbeat is dropping"
His cold lips rested on my forehead as I could barely make out what was being said. It was as if I was having an outer body experience I was there but had no control of being there.
"Edward please let me do my job"
"I can't lose her Carlisle if it comes to her surviving or the baby you know what you have to do"
He was speaking through grasped teeth as I tried to speak but nothing would come out.
"Edward we have to protect them both, this baby is innocent in all of this".
"If we don't hurry there will be no baby I can hear them getting closer"
My mouth was murmuring words, words that were making no sense. Nothing was making any sense anymore. I tried to keep my eyes open but that was not an option as I slowly drifted off.