Not So Happy News
Part Two
BPOV
After I made my visit to the bathroom I headed downstairs to the kitchen for some toast. After putting bread in the toaster I filled a tea kettle and put it on the stove. I really hate nausea and can't wait til the next trimester.
While I was waiting for the kettle to whistle I headed to the newer computer Paul gave me. I turned on the tower and waited for it to boot up. After I logged on I got back up and put my toast on a paper plate and put a Caffeine free teabag in a tea cup.
I poured the hot water in and let it steep while I ate my toast slowly. As I contemplated my job situation, as much as I needed the job at Newtons I was always uncomfortable around Mike. He just never got the hint that I wasn't interested. I finished preparing my tea and sat down at my computer when Quil, Embry, and Jared came in with bags bursting with groceries.
"Hey guys do you know any place close to here that is hiring except Sam that is?" I asked.
I slowly drank my hot tea as they put the groceries away without complaining. I could have done it myself but hey I am not foolish enough to complain about free slave labor. Quil and Embry set about making me breakfast, surprisingly the smell of bacon cooking didn't nauseate me.
"OK what is with the whole waiting on me hand and foot thing? I'm not complaining I just am not used to it." I asked Jared who sighed before explaining.
"Kim and Angela found out you are pregnant and threatened to castrate Quil and I with a Silver knife if we didn't help out with your pregnancy." Jared said Quil nodded his head emphatically. I burst out laughing not able to really comprehend how these massive men were afraid of their quiet mates.
"That and Sam threatened us with Triple patrol." Embry said with a smirk at his whipped buddy.
"Well thanks I guess." I answered and picked up my cordless.
"Hey Mrs. Newton, this is Bella Swan, I am putting in my two weeks notice." I said and ignored the quiet boys who stared at me in shock.
"Hi dear is there a reason?" she asked in concern. She was so nice to keep a clumsy kid hired.
"Well you will likely hear the gossip soon but I am pregnant and am living in La Push, so I want to get a job closer to where I live. Sorry about this." I said and I really was.
"Don't be dear, well good luck with your baby." She said and we hung up.
I will miss her but I won't miss her son, besides I want to stay up here where the pack can protect me easier. My blood was like Cat nip for vampires, and add my baby to the mix and it is a recipe for disaster. I still don't know whether or not the Volturi is still after me, as I haven't seen Edward since I chose Jacob.
But oddly enough I do not regret choosing Jake over him, I still love Edward, and a part of me always will. But kissing Jake made me realize that what I had with Edward was over the second he dumped me in those woods and didn't look back. I certainly wouldn't have my little Lila or Alan growing inside me.
I am still scared about being a mom, because Renee certainly wasn't a good example. I really wish Jake hadn't bailed on me when he did, that way I wouldn't be going through this alone. I was startled when I was pulled into strong arms.
"It's OK little one the pack has got your back in this." Embry said and I sniffled as grateful tears escaped my eyes.
"now eat up! I will see if Granddad will hire you." Quil said as Embry led me to the kitchen table, there was a large plate filled with yummy food.
"Thank you!" I exclaimed as I dug in with gusto.
I ignored the sniggers of the boys as I ate my yummy food. Hey I was starving and living primarily off of Ramen the last two months. I pouted when I finished and realized they didn't have more food prepared.
I sniffed and smiled as I realized they had homemade Mac and Cheese made up and ready for the oven when I felt like preparing it. I hugged each of the boys as they finished cleaning the kitchen and left.
I went back to my desk top and started looking up parenting advice. I spent the next three hours researching pregnancy information, and parenting websites. I looked up when there was a knock on the door, I went up to open it and saw Billy Black, I stepped aside to let him in.
I honestly didn't know what to say to him. These last two years we were on opposite sides on the Cullens issue. From the looks of it Billy didn't know what to say either.
"Um would you like some tea?" I asked awkwardly. He nodded and I went to make tea and pre heat the oven for the mac and cheese.
"So Sam is renting the place out to you." He said and I smiled.
"Yes, Leah wanted me to move in with them, and when we arrived at her house, Sam gave me the key and gave me a part time job. I put my two weeks notice in at Newtons and am looking for a second part time job here." I said warming up to him again as I finished fixing our teas.
"Sam treats you like his little sister, I am sorry I was an ass to you ever since you dated that Cullen." Billy said.
"Hey you have the tribe to think about, you wouldn't be a good chief if you didn't put your people first. I only hope little Alan or Lila can be like that one day. The names just came to me last night when I was talking to dad." I said.
"Have you seen Jake he hasn't been home since yesterday afternoon?" Billy asked.
"He did come talk to me yesterday, we talked about what we did that night and he did own up to his part. He is probably off somewhere trying to find himself. He has been through so much these last few months, most of it is my fault, that he isn't ready for this responsibility. He did ask to be in our child's life and I have no intention of taking this child from him. I still haven't decided if I will want him in my life in a role other than my baby's father." I answered Billy.
"You two always did have a strong bond even as children, I am sure that you will find a way back to each other. For what it's worth I still love you like a daughter, and I am sure that little Lila or Alan will make a great chief one day." Billy said as he finished his tea and then wheeled himself out of the house.
I sighed as I wondered what Jake was up to now. The oven beeped letting me know it was time to put the casserole in the oven, after I did I stood back up startled at the transparent figure in front of me. He looked like an older version of Sam, only with longer hair.
"Hello Isabella, Ephraim sent me here to talk to you, he is currently busy with young Jacob." The ghost said.
"Please call me Bella, your Levi aren't you? Sam told me about you a few months back, after he saved my life." I said as I went and sat down in my comfy recliner. Levi followed me out to the living room and hovered over the sofa.
"You are Sam's Soul sister, his wolf recognized the bond, and has adopted you as such. Thank you for uncovering Harry Clearwater's treachery before someone unworthy birthed heirs to the Uley line." Levi said.
"Hey after Sam saved my life I was happy to return the favor. They just didn't seem right, like it was forced or something." I said with my damnable blush.
"You are stronger and tougher than you realize. That is why you were destined to be the mate of the true Alpha." Levi said. I smiled sadly at that.
"I wish it was so easy as that Levi, I chose to live over an existence as a vampire and he bailed on me after taking my virginity and now I am pregnant with his child and I can honestly say I have never been more scared in my life!" I confessed with tears pouring down my face.
"The human spirit is a truly amazing thing, just when you think you can't take anymore sadness. You find happiness, in some ways your meeting Edward Cullen was meant to happen. Change is coming Little Swan you all must be prepared for the fall out." Levi said then disappeared.
JPOV
After I phased I tuned out my brothers and just began running. I just needed to run and think about what I need to do now. I want Bells, I always have, but I panicked the morning after the best night of my life. I can feel her fear, and sadness through the bond we have always shared, and I am so ashamed that I am just not ready to be the man I need to be.
After a few hours of running I came to a clearing where I saw two beings, a transparent man, and a petite woman that exuded power and confidence. I whimpered as I crouched down on my belly. I noticed the man was my ancestor.
"Hello Jacob Black, I am Hera, Goddess of marriage, as you know this is your ancestor Ephraim Black. If you will please phase back, we will get started." Hera said in a powerful voice. I wasn't sure if I should trust her or not.
"Go ahead Jacob." Ephraim said and I phased back and blushed as I realized I had nothing to put on.
"Eh Zeus is bigger." Hera said scrutinizing my package, before she snapped her fingers and a pair of pants appeared on me.
"What is this about may I ask?" I asked politely, I knew my mythology well and she was not one I wanted to fuck with if I wanted Bella back.
"Relax I am here to help you out. Your scared are you not? Of the power that is yet dormant inside you? Of the responsibility that has always been thrust upon you?" She asked summing up everything that I have been feeling since I messed up that night.
"Yes ma'am, why do I feel all these things, why do I feel this deep need to be with my Bella. Why does everything always fall on me! I am just a kid! I am not ready for all of this!" I exploded.
I was surprised when she pulled me into a motherly hug. I started crying out my frustrations into this stranger's shoulder. Finally I pulled back and she smiled at me gently.
"Because whether you want it or not you are destined to be the greatest Alpha and Chief of not just your tribe but of other Shape Shifters as well. Trouble is brewing in the horizon and The Cullen's and your pack must unite with the other packs within two years time to combat it. Bella was meant to meet and even fall for Edward, but it was never going to last. She was always your end game and you hers. Now what are you going to do about it?" She asked.
I gave good thought to what she was saying, I always did have more power and control over my wolf than even my brothers. If what Lady Hera said was true than I needed to kiss what's left of my childhood goodbye and embrace my destiny. I sat up straighter as I felt power beyond any I have ever felt enter my body. I felt as if I was connected to every blade of grass, every grain of sand, every being in the general vicinity. I collapsed to the ground as I simultaneously felt drained and more powerful than I have ever been.
"You are now Alpha of the pack now, what will you do first?" Ephraim said speaking up for the first time since Jacob Phased back.
"First I need to know how to contact other packs and tribes. After that I will spend time trying to earn back my Bells trust. It will be difficult with what I have done, but I will try my whole life if that is what it will take." I said. Hera smiled at me.
"The packs will now be sending Emissarys to La Push, consider your ascension as the Bat Signal." Hera said and I cracked a smile at the comic book reference.
"OK So I will start heading back now." I said.
"A word of advice Jacob. I have been where Bella is, and the best thing you can do to win her back is just being there for her." Hera said and I nodded to them as I took off the shorts and put them in the string pouch.
"Good luck Jacob!" Hera called and I phased out, and headed back to my rez.
It is a good thing I was skipped ahead two grades and graduated two weeks before Bella did. It leaves the next two years free for training for the coming threat and groveling to my Bells.
SPOV
I was cooking lunch for my Lee Lee and myself when I collapsed as the balance of power shifted. I smiled as I realized what this means. I scrambled to my feet just as Leah came into the kitchen.
"You feel that too?" Leah asked.
"It seems Jake took his rightful place, I just hope he is ready for it." I said concerned for the kid being Alpha was hard enough when you are an adult.
"Yeah but at least he graduated two years early so that puts less strain on him." Leah said as I finished our lunch.
BPOV
Just after Levi left and I got the Casserole out of the oven, I got another visitor. This was a huge and powerful man that I never wanted to cross.
"Bella Swan, I am Zeus king of the gods and most importantly Hera's husband, I have much to discuss with you." Zeus said.
"Would you like some?" I asked pointing to the Mac n cheese.
"I know better than to take food from a pregnant lady. My wife would declare war over it. So I quickly learned not to do it." Zeus said with a chuckle and a fondness in his voice when he referred to his better half.
"You really love her don't you?" I asked as I dished myself a huge plate of food. And sat down at the table. He sat across from me.
"Always have, but I was a real jerk to her though, I wanted her all for myself, but I wasn't ready to be all hers in return. Responsibility was never my strong suit, so I always left everything for her to do. The worst thing I ever did was not be faithful to her. That was the start of the vengeful Hera that most scholars fixated on." Zeus said and I could hear the regret in his voice.
I was thoughtful as I chewed on my food. It doesn't sound all that different from my situation with Jacob. I don't want to be angry and alone for the rest of my life.
"How did you win her back?" I asked him, a feminine chuckle floated in as a petite woman came in.
"He was constantly up my ass until I forgave him." Hera, I guess that this was her replied.
"It worked didn't it!"Zeus shot back with a grin at his wife.
"Alright Go do some man things or whatever!" Hera said shooing her amused husband out.
"Alright I will go and get dinner going for you dear, by Bella." Zeus said then left.
"Isn't he sweet! Took a few millenia to train him but the job is done now!" Hera said proud of her accomplishment.
I finished my lunch while she sat across from me. After I finished eating she explained to me that she was just with my Jake, and what she told him.
"I guess I can give him one more chance, but I am not ready for anything more than friendship at this time. Why do our men have to be so damn hard to live without!" I said frustrated.
"That is the question I have been asking for eons now. Well I better make sure Zeus didn't burn the palace down again. Good luck with your pregnancy dear." Hera said then disappeared.
After I cleaned up my dishes, I looked at the time and realized I had two hours til I had to go to Charlies. I set the timer on the stove and laid down on the couch and pulled a throw over me.
After two hours of restful sleep I got up when the timer dinged. I stretched with a yawn and went upstairs to change into presentable clothes.
I looked my body over critically in the full length mirror. I gently caressed the barely there bump in my belly. It didn't seem as hopeless now that I decided to give Jake another chance.
"Hey there little Lila or Alan! Mommy is not prepared for you but she loves you to pieces already. We just need to make daddy sweat a little bit before we let him back in." I said with a giggle.
I decided to just wear a long black skirt with a matching sweater. I don't like short skirts but long ones are cool. I was just braiding my hair when I hear a wolf howl followed by the door opening.
"I will be down in a second!" I called as I used an elastic band to hold the braid and walked downstairs to see Jacob who was taller and broader than he was.
"You look nice!" Jake said with love in his eyes.
"Jake I will give you one more chance, but I am not ready for the kind of relationship you want. You still have to earn back my trust." I said deciding to just be honest with him.
"I understand, and will do my hardest to earn it back." Jake said and I came the rest of the way downstairs and initiated our hug for the first time.
"You can start by driving me to Charlie's for dinner." I said turning my head into his shoulder.
"Sure sure! Um does he have silver bullets in his gun?" Jake asked in a scared voice.
"I'm not sure we can ask him after we go to your dads so you can shower and change." I said.
I don't mind the sweat but not for a family dinner. We left my house and I locked up, and we drove over to Jake's. Billy had a small smile on his face when he saw us walking in together.
"We are taking things slow so that I can earn back her trust again." Jake said then pecked me on the cheek before heading to the bathroom.
"Hey I never could stay mad at him. Besides he is good at keeping me toasty warm." I confided with a wink to the blushing Billy Black.
"It is a good thing he already graduated, now he can be your responsibility." Billy said.
"What do you mean?" I asked confused Jake never mentioned that he was in his last year of High School.
"Jake, Embry, and Quil were smart enough to test out of Junior High altogether. Which was a good thing when you factor in being a Werewolf." Billy said.
"Why didn't he say anything?" I asked. This makes me feel less like a cradle robber.
"Because they were always teased for being smart. Jared and I used to defend them but we couldn't always be there." Paul said as he and Rachel entered the house.
I texted my dad telling him I was waiting on my boyfriend. A few minutes later Jake came out of the bathroom dripping wet with only a towel on. Involuntarily I licked my lips, hey I dare you not to do the same when you have a sexy boyfriend walking out of the bathroom in only a towel.
"Bella quit eye raping my brother!" Rachel yelled though I could hear amusement in her voice.
"Hey if it was Paully here you would be doing the same!" I teased back giggling at Paul's mock glare.
"True!" Rachel replied and Jake came back out, sadly dressed.
"Let's go Bells you can eye rape me all you want, lets go feed our little girl!" Jake said and grabbed my hand leading me out of the house.
"Hey for all we know it could be a little boy!" I rebutted.
"Boy, girl it don't matter as long as it is healthy." Jake answered as we got in my faithful beast.
"you know I really ought to overhaul the engine." Jake commented as the car gave a loud roar coming to life.
"OK your the expert! Just don't sabotage it like Edward was going to get Rose to do! My beast is a good boy!" I said fondly patting the dash.
Jake chuckled at my antics and I couldn't help giggling myself. While still a little tense we were still able to joke around. We drove the rest of the way making idle comments.
When I pulled up beside Sam's truck I heard Jake gulp nervously. I unbuckled my seat belt and jumped down.
"Problem?" I asked him as he slowly unbuckled his seatbelt.
"I kind of took over as Alpha and I don't know how Sam will react to it!" Jake said as he climbed down.
"I will say that it is about time! Now I have more time for my Lee Lee." Sam said and Jake jumped a foot in the air making me, Sam, and Leah laugh hysterically.
"Thanks man for verbally kicking my ass. I needed it, we will need a pack and imprints meeting tomorrow." Jake said seriously at the end.
"So are you and Bella back together yet?" Sam asked and I could see the wheels turning in my brother's head.
"Sort of. We are taking it slow, Jake needs to earn back my trust before I let him be more than a friend at this point." I answered as Charlie, Seth and Sue came out.
"Bella do you mind if Jake moves in with you? He will pay the same amount in rent, and it will make sure you are taken care of." Sam said a little too smugly. I narrowed my eyes at him before sighing.
"But where will he sleep, there are only two bedrooms, unless...fine but if he touches me he is getting castrated by a silver knife!" I hissed to the two smirking men.
I nervously walked over to my dad and hugged him. He hugged me back, before letting me go and I was hugged by everyone else. Dinner was a quiet affair as none of us really knew what to say to each other.
"So is it really ok if I move in? I already work full time at the only Auto Repair shop in Clallam county. The owner is looking to retire in a couple years and is taking me on as an apprentice. I am going to take business and automotive classes in Port Angeles in a couple weeks." Jake said as we were driving back to our house.
"As long as you behave yourself, I don't mind. At least I will have you around in case a Vampire gets too close. And I feel safe with you, that didn't go away." I said.
It still feels comfortable and natural being with Jake, this way little Lila or Alan will have both parents under the same roof.
"Alright I will talk to Sam tomorrow, tonight I will sleep on the couch though. In fact that is where I will sleep until you can trust me again." Jake said.
"Jake No! The couch is to small for your body. Besides you are a good space heater!" I said as I turned down the drive to get to the house.
"Bells it is hard enough controlling the wolf right now, sleeping in the same bed and not being able to claim you again and again will be nearly impossible." Jake said and my mind short circuited there as I parked my truck in front.
"OK I will talk to Sam about adding an additional bedroom tomorrow. I will not let you sleep on that couch for a long period of time." I said.
"Agreed!" Jake said and we went inside and I locked the door behind us.
After getting Jake a pillow, I went upstairs and changed into a comfy pair of sweats. I felt safer already, having Jake under the same roof.