Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, but I do own my very own Edward cut-out. Besides, if I did own Twilight, Edward would be locked in my closet for my own entertainment, and there definitely be no Bella. As of Saturday July 10, 2010 TheFutureMrsRPatz claims the plot of An Eye for an Eye to be an original. Beware; do NOT plagiarize my story; that is considered theft, which results in me having to send James after you to "accidentally" push you down a flight of stairs.
A/N: Note, please change your reading settings from full to 1/2, it makes a total difference. Also, as you can see, I changed the rating from Teen to Mature due to strong language and violence that is soon to come.
"Stand By Me"- Ben E. King
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When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Stand By Me- Ben E. King
Chapter 1 - Stand by Me
Chicago, Illinois. 2005
Bella looked at herself in the full-length mirror; slowly and tentatively she lifted her blouse to reveal the small baby bump. Of course no one else would have noticed, but Bella did, and there was only one other person knew her body as well as she did.
Edward must hate me. I never refuse him. He surely must know that something's wrong.
Edward knew her better than anyone, and it was clear that she was indeed bearing his child.
Just look at that bump! He most definitely would notice it. How could it be though? We were so careful. What do I tell him? Will he want to be a father? What if…what if he doesn't want our baby?
Bella's inner conflict was interrupted by the beep of her phone, indicating that there was a new text message. Bella sighed as she let her blouse fall back in place and reached for her cell. Edward's name flashed across the screen as Bella read the reply.
I Miss you 3
-E
Bella couldn't help the smile that crept onto her face as she read his text. How can a simple text make my insides go all mushy?
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"Is something wrong?" Edward asked as he drove Bella and himself to the Cullen mansion.
"No. Nothing is wrong," Bella replied, not meeting Edward's gaze, for if she did, he would surely know that Bella was lying.
"That's a lie Bella, and you know it." Edward said, trying to catch her eye. "Come on Bella, you know you can tell me anything, baby. Please? I just want to know what's wrong."
"Nothing's wrong, Edward! Just drop it!"
Bella stopped playing with the hem of her shirt that kept her from looking at Edward. "Edward," Bella said, finally meeting his gaze, "I'm sorry I yelled at you, but please, can we change the subject?"
"Fine" Edward grumbled. For now. Edward wasn't stupid; he knew something was bothering her. But what? Edward also knew that Bella was stubborn, so the only thing he could do was wait until she brought it up herself.
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The previous week
The blue box of tampons mocked Bella as she looked as her reflection in the bathroom mirror.
Impossible. That can't be possible. I've never missed a period since I hit puberty.
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Soon Bella found herself driving to her local convenient store. As she walked down the fluorescent-lighted aisle, she couldn't help but feel that all eyes were on her.
How Ironic, Bella thought bitterly as she came to the desired aisle. FEMININE PRODUCTS. Bella eyed the pregnancy tests that were ever so conveniently placed right above the condoms.
It's like they're either encouraging people to get knocked up, or trying to scare the poor saps away. I can see it now: a naive girl walks down this aisle picking up a box of tampons, soon after, she finds herself a boyfriend. Then she's walking down the same aisle picking up a box of condoms. The condom breaks in the act of pleasure, and the same girl walks down this aisle to pick up a pregnancy test. Ironic? I think so. It's like she made a complete circle and ended up at the same place.
Bella thought back to the camping trip that she and her father, Charlie, attempted, but they had gotten lost in the process, which was completely Charlie's fault mind you. Charlie swore that he knew where he was going, and that they would get to their designated spot by sundown, but as time went by, Bella couldn't help but notice that the tree she passed was the same tree that they had passed an hour ago.
Bella was knocked out of her reverie by a man moving in front of her and taking a box of condoms before abruptly leaving.
If only picking a pregnancy test was that easy. Bella just couldn't decide on what test to take home. They're all the same right?
Ugh let's hope no one I know recognizes me. Bella adjusted her wig and ridiculous disguise that she insisted on wearing, so that no one would recognize her.
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Bella made it home without a hitch, finally deciding on getting three different brands of pregnancy test and seeing is the results said any differently. Bella also bought a bottle of cranberry juice anticipating the need to pee on three different pregnancy tests.
I heard somewhere that cranberry juice makes you pee a lot.
Renee and Phil weren't home yet, so Bella had the house to herself. As soon as Bella arrived home, she downed the cranberry juice like an alcoholic downing a bottle of vodka. One hour later, Bella had a full bladder and was ready with her three pregnancy tests.
It's now or never.
Bella then found herself pacing in her tiny bedroom, willing the time to pass and hoping that this pregnancy-scare was just a big misunderstanding on her part. So why did Bella have a funny feeling that there was far worse to come her way?
Suddenly, the timer on her cell went off, indicating that the results of the tests were ready.
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A/N: First Off, I'd like to thank my awesome beta Deavlynn that I found on TWCS, this chapter wouldn't be here without her. Go check out her stories they're awesome! I also made changes to the prologue, so now it's all nice and clean. Review and make my day. Also follow me on twitter(futuremrsrpatzz) where I post teasers of the upcoming chapters. I rambble a lot about nonsence and I also give out FF recs, so go and follow me! Thanks!
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