Chapter Two: What You Own

Chapter Two: What You Own

"That drip of hurt that pint of shame, just goes away play the game"

–RENT "What You Own"

"I dipped my head in shame but not fast enough to miss the way Edward's eyes snapped to my face."

Bella POV

Carlisle awkwardly stammered for a few more minutes before asking me if I wanted Edward to leave. This was going to be an awkward conversation and he wanted me to be as comfortable as possible. After reassuring him that Edward was fine staying in the room, Edward slowly walked over to the hospital bed where I am sitting and sits next to me grabbing my hand.

Edward has been my best friend since we met on my first trip to the hospital when I broke my arm in preschool. He was here with his father bouncing around and annoying various patients until he came over to me and we started talking. He has been with me through kindergarten bullies and my parents divorce and grabbing my hand now meant he will be with me through this too.

"Bella," Carlisle began, "You are like a daughter to me but I am not going to scold you, this meeting is purely professional. I need you to answer a few questions about the baby; do you think you can handle that?"

I nod my head weakly and Carlisle continues.

"The first thing I need to know is when the baby was conceived. I know this is awkward but I need to know for your file."

I focused on my hand that was linked with Edward's and whispered, "October 17th," Both Carlisle and Edward tried to muffle their gasps but the room was too silent for it them to be missed.

In October I didn't have a boyfriend and the whole town of Forks if not the whole state of Washington knows I have gone on a grand total of zero dates. Edward squeezed my hand and I met his gaze for the first time since Carlisle entered the room. His eyes gave everything away, all the raw emotions he was feeling the shock, the worry, and the pain. October 17 had a different meaning for Edward and me than it did for Carlisle.

Carlisle cleared his throat and continued his questioning.

"Bella, did someone take advantage- er rape you?" I shook my head no. "Bella I also would also like to know who the father of you baby is. Can you tell me who he is; I'll understand if you don't? This is a very private matter."

My eyes met Edward's one more time and the horror I saw there convinced me not to out the name yet. Carlisle promised not to yell at me but I'm sure that his promise won't extend to his good son.

"I'm not really comfortable telling you now. Can I tell you later?" The stress that poured off of Edward when he heard my words was almost tangible.

"There is one more thing we need to discuss today, your plans for the baby. You aren't very far along with your pregnancy so you have three options. Option one: an abortion, some girls your age choose it because they are unable to deal with the pregnancy.

Your second option is adoption. I recommend this choice if you are uninterested in caring for a child.

Your third option is of course keeping the child and raising it yourself. You don't need to choose now but whatever your choice is you should schedule another appointment soon. Now, I won't tell anyone I expect you to do the same Edward, but you should tell Charlie soon Bella.

You'll be fine Bella. Unless you have any questions you are free to leave now; however, Edward I'd like to speak with you for a minute.


Edward POV

This is all my fault. I know it, Bella knows it, hell, I'm sure Carlisle knows too. Why else would he need to talk to me? I can't believe this happen not only did I ruin my life but I also ruined Bella's life.

"Edward," Carlisle began breaking my thoughts, "Bella is going through a tough time and I want to make sure someone takes care of her. You are her best friend and it would hurt her so much if you weren't there for her.

"Carlisle, you know I would never-"

"I know Edward but I have seen so many teen pregnancies go down the toilet not because of unfit mothers, but unfit friends and support. There are so many negative statistics relating to teen pregnancy and I don't want Bella to be part of then. No matter what she chooses this will be a tough time for her and I want to be sure she has a shoulder to cry on."

"Of course I would never hurt her or anything."

"Edward, one last thing, how are you taking this? You and Bella are practically joined at the hip and everyone knows how you two are in love with each other. This has to be hard for you knowing that she. . . well that she-"

I flush at what Carlisle was implying but he is right. If the situation was different I would be pissed and ready to strangle the man who had sex with my Bella. But still the situation now isn't exactly peaches and cream.

Thinking carefully about my words I finally say, "I'll be fine. I need to get Bella home and I'm sure she doesn't like waiting in the lobby. Is it all right if Bella spends the night at our house tonight?"

"It's fine with me just check with Charlie first. I'll see you later Edward."

I walk out the dismal room and wander through the halls of the hospital until I reach the lobby. In a chair in the far corner I see Bella looking down trying to disappear. When she sees me she gets up and walks toward me. I grab her hand when she reaches me and lead her to my car.

Instead of walking her around to the passenger side I sit down in the back seat and pull her down with me. The moment I wrap my arms around her she begins to cry into my chest. Seeing her cry over something completely my fault kills me. How could I cause my perfect Bella pain?

Eventually her tears slow and I hear a faint voice, "We need to talk."


Authors Note: I know this chapter is really bad but I wanted it to be informational. It was harder to write than I thought it would be. I've never been pregnant or known someone who is pregnant but I tried my best to cover things a real doctor would ask. Chapter three will be up when I finish writing it and it will have some explanations.

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