Chapter 2: Definitely Not Expected

BPOV

"I don't feel good." Alice said with a sigh as she took a sip of water. She looked extremely pale, and almost clammy.

"You don't look too well, Alice." I commented feeling her for a fever.

"Please don't get that near me." She said pointing to Rose's tuna salad.

"Alice, you know you've been like this for a couple of days now." Rose commented in a concerned tone. "I really think you should see a doctor."

"I don't want to." Alice replied in a huff.

"Alice, I think Rose is right. It's probably just a stomach virus or something, and some medication will make it go away." I added.

"But" She began to protest.

"No buts, Alice. Either you make the appointment or we'll make it for you." Rose interjected as she took out her cell phone.

"You guys win. I'm in no mood to argue." She said as she leaned on my shoulder her eyes closing.

Rose ended up getting an appointment for later that day, and she was going to drive her since she didn't have to be in at work. "I'll pass by after work." I said hugging Alice. "Make sure to get some rest."

"Bye, Bells." Rose called as I left to work.

I walked into the lab noticing that Edward was not in. His computer was on, but he was no where to be seen. "Laura, Have you seen Edward?" I asked one of the girls who I knew despised me. She hated me simply for the fact that I was with Edward. It was no secret that all the girls in the lab wanted to get with Edward.

"He left with one of his friends." She replied with a scowl.

I simply nodded before settling at my desk which was across his. "It doesn't bother you that he left?" Laura asked standing by my desk twirling her red hair through her fingers.

"I trust him." I answered with a shrug turning my attention back to my computer. Laura left my desk with a sigh, I knew she was trying to get a rise out of me. But I figured Edward had gone to get lunch with Emmett and Jasper.

I was not the least bit surprised to see that my mom had sent me a new email. She was very adamant about making sure I was ready for such a big commitment.

Bella,

I hope your first week back at school is going good, and I hope you are enjoying your new job. I was thinking about the whole marriage thing, and I want you to be sure that you are doing the right thing. I know you love Edward, that much is obvious. But I don't know whether you're ready for such a huge commitment. Remember I loved your father too.

Please think everything through. I don't want you to feel pressured into doing this. You're still young and have more than enough time to think about marriage. You should concentrate on school now, after all you're just about finished with your bachelors. And I know you want to continue preparing for your career.

I know I sound like a broken record, but I just want what's best with you. And I spoke with your dad and he agrees. You're far too young to be married. Please think it through. I don't want you to regret anything in the future.

By the way Phil says hi!

Love you!

Mom

I sighed as I read her email. My mom's phobia of marriage was extreme. I knew she meant well, but it really bothered me that she kept questioning my decisions. I loved Edward with my entire being, and nothing or no one was ever going to change that.

Hello Mom,

School is going great. My classes are alright, and everything is going smoothly. Then again we have not turned anything in yet. It is bound to get harder as the semester progresses. The new job is great, it has better pay, and is much more involved in my field. I am really enjoying it.

Mom, I know you want what's best for me, but you're not going to change my mind. I'm going to spend the rest of my life with Edward, and I really want you to support my decision. I love him, and I can't picture my life without him. As corny and farfetched as it sounds, he's my soul mate. The half that makes me whole. Please stop trying to convince me otherwise.

Edward sends his love, and tell Phil I say hello!

Love you too!

Bella

I read my response for the tenth time. I really hoped that she would understand me, and stop urging me to reconsider. After hitting send, I was surprised to find an email from Esme.

Bella,

Just wanted to say hello, and bring you up to speed as to what is happening for the party. I have narrowed down the dates down to June 2nd or 3rd. Please let me know if you have any preference. I was leaning towards the third, since that will give us an extra day to get everything perfect.

Carlisle and I sat down and put together a rough estimation of the guest list, and we are looking somewhere between 150-200 people. Please sit down with Edward to come up with your own list, and I'll make sure to add them.

I will need both of you to come out to see us, sometime in the next few weeks. We need to decide on menus and decorations. I already have some ideas, but I want you to be involved. I know Edward says you're not a big fan of parties, and I really appreciate you letting me do this.

Give Edward a big hug and a kiss for me! Carlisle and I miss you both!

We love you!

Esme

I felt my body freeze as I realized how big the party was really going to be. "Hello, beautiful." Edward said kissing my cheek.

"Hi, Edward." I responded my eyes not leaving the screen.

"Is there a reason why you look like you just saw a ghost?" He asked reading over my shoulder.

"200 people Edward!" I finally whispered.

Edward chuckled. "That's quite small, Bella. Most of the engagement parties my parents have attended are close to 500."

"Edward small is less than 20 people. That is close to enormous." I complained.

"Bella, you're overreacting. I promise you will love it." He said his lips grazing my neck. "Does Alice feel any better?"

"Rose took her to the doctor. I'm going to pass by the apartment after work to check on her. She's been sick for a quiet a few days, and I want to know what the doctor told her." I answered.

"Jasper is working late today. He feels bad that he hasn't really been there to make her feel better." Edward added.

"She has been really sick." I replied. "I should reply to your mom. She wants us to go over for a visit."

"How about next weekend? Before the semester gets really tough." He suggested as I nodded. The more time we waited the more likely we were to be swamped with work. "I'm going to get some stuff approved by Dr. Myers, I should be back in a few." He finished before grabbing a file of his desk and leaving.

I stared at my screen before beginning my email.

Esme,

We really miss you too! I spoke with Edward, and we will probably head over next weekend. We don't want the semester to get to hectic, and then not get the chance. I'm really dying to see just where Edward grew up. I'm sure you have tons of pictures to show me. (Just don't tell him I'm asking to see them).

Please don't fuss too much about the party. Just a small gathering is more than enough. I'm really not into big fancy galas. I wouldn't want you to spend too much money or that much effort. You've done enough as it is.

Edward sends you a hug, and we both can't wait to see you! Say hello to Carlisle for me!

Love,

Bella

I sighed before I hit send. I still had a lot of work to do, but I was really worried about Alice. The rest of the work day dragged on as I looked over some of our data, and prepared the schedules for the following week.

Edward had to stay a little after, and I used that time to go see Alice. I arrived at my old apartment to find Rose and Alice sitting on the couch with Alice crying on Alice's shoulder. "What's wrong Alice?" I immediately asked giving her a hug. "Are you alright?"

"She's fine." Rose assured me as Alice continued to sob.

"Then what's wrong?" I questioned unsure as to what could possibly be wrong.

"I'm pregnant." Alice mumbled the tears still falling.

"You've always wanted to be a mother, Alice. It may be sooner than you expected, but it's not a bad thing." I said hugging her tightly.

"But what if Jasper doesn't want to be involved? I can't possibly raise a baby by myself." She protested.

"Alice, what makes you think Jasper wouldn't want to be involved? He loves you, all he does is talk about you." I added as her tears started to turn to sniffles.

"That's what I've been trying to tell her." Rose interjected. "And for whatever far fetch reason he doesn't want to be involved. You are not going to be alone. You're never going to be a alone."

"Alice, do you remember what we told Rose when she thought she was pregnant in high school?" I questioned her remembering the relief we felt when it was a false alarm.

"We told her that the baby will have three mothers, because we will all care for it like our own." She replied with a small smile.

"Nothing has changed. That baby is going to have more love than he or she will know what to do with." I said placing my hand on her stomach. It was hard to believe that there really was a live baby growing in there.

"I love you girls." Alice exclaimed hugging us tightly. "You really are the best friends a girl could ever ask for."

I genuinely felt happy for Alice. I knew it wasn't expected, but I knew Jasper would be happy. He lived for Alice, and even though he would be shocked he would be a great father. It even made me contemplate what it would be like to be a mom.

A/N: Surprise! Did anyone see that coming?

Before I continue I want to take the time to thank sistergrimm2, it was her brilliant idea that gave me Jasper's dare in the last chapter of Serendipity. But me in my usual craziness totally forgot to thank her.

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Next Chapter: We spend some time in EPOV and hear about Jasper's reactions

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