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Made for Each Other
I don't own Twilight
Please note: I don't really know anything about the adoption process and I'm probably way off base with this, but it is fiction and this little plot came into my head. I had to get it down on paper. It's going to be family fluff because sometimes everyone needs some love.
Bella's point of view
The next few weeks worth of visits with our new daughters flew by and before we knew it, it was time for Seth's first visit to meet the girls. He dragged Edward and his Pappy Charlie out yesterday to get them a gift each and they're safely tucked next to him in the back of the Volvo.
The play room is used for most people to have their visits so we've booked it out until dinner time today. We want to give Seth as much time as possible to get to know the girls before we have our day out next weekend.
''Dad, how long now?''
''Five minutes bud.'' Seth huffed back into his seat and crossed his arms over his chest.
''Seth.''
''Yes Mommy.''
''I just need to remind you not to mention their other Mommy and Daddy today, it upsets them.''
''I won't. Your their mommy and daddy now anyways.'' God blessed us with a smart little boy and two beautiful little girls.
''You've got that right bud. Are you ready to meet your sisters? We're just around the corner now.''
''YES!'' As we pulled up outside the house, Seth's bouncing became headache inducing.
''Little man, you have to behave now.''
''I know Mommy.'' After straightening Seth's clothes out, we led him towards the front of the house. We knocked on the door and Angela came out looking frazzled.
''Bella, Edward, thank God you're here. One of the little boys was mean to Lizzie and she won't talk to anyone.''
''Where is she?''
''Who was mean to my sister?'' Seth's little face went bright red with anger.
''It's okay Seth, we'll go find her, make sure she's okay.'' Edward tried to sooth him as we walked upstairs towards the girls room.
''Ehward!'' Faith called out from one of the care workers arms, ''Bewa!''
''Hey Faith. Baby, where's your sister?''
''In dere. Jcob was mean to her. He said mean stuffs.''
''Hi little Faith, I'm your big brother Seth. Who was mean to my sister?''
''Jcob''
''Where's he at?'' Dropping his bags and rolling up his sleeves much like a mini Emmett, he looked ready for battle.
''Buddy, calm down.'' Edward warned.
''Dere he is.'' Faith pouted and gave a evil look to a boy around the same age as the twins and before we could stop him, Seth ran straight towards him and pushed him over. Edward moved to break it up but didn't have a chance before Seth started to speak.
''Don't ever be mean to my sister again you bully! If you bully her, you deal with me!''
''Yay Seth! Dats my brubba!'' A giggle from the girls door behind us alerted us to Lizzie's presence. She stomped right up to the little shit that upset her and pointed in his face.
''They do want me and they won't leave me, ever! They want us! You're just jealous.''
''Yeah, well, you're stupid anyway! they should take you.''
''Uh oh Seth, he was mean gain.'' Faith spoke up as she held her arms out to me.
''What did I say about being mean to my sister?'' Seth backed Lizzie up and the kid actually looked scared. ''Say sorry.''
''Sorry Lizzie.'' I looked over to Angela and the workers gathered around in the hall and they were all trying not to laugh. Thank God we're not in trouble. They could stop us coming after that. I mouthed sorry to Angie and she shook her head and waved it off, trying not to smile.
''Come on Lizzie, lets go play.'' Seth turned away and walked straight past a gob smacked Edward.
''Ehward, lets go play.''
''Uh huh, you go baby girl. I'll meet you in there.''
''Bewa, can I go?''
''Yeah, stay with your brother and sister.''
''I will.''
''I'm so sorry Angie, he's never stood up to anyone like that before.''
''No, no, that's a good thing that would have bonded them. Don't worry and that kid needed bringing down a peg or two.''
''I'm so proud of him but I feel like I should tell him off. I think I'm going to have a fellow protector when she starts liking boys which is good.''
''Edward, don't think about that yet, she's ten.'' I warned not wanting to think about that yet myself. God Emmett, Edward, Seth and the twins are going to scare all the boys in town. I can see it now and that's without Pappy Charlie and his gun cleaning games!
Walking into the play room hand in hand with Edward, we're met with all three of our kids. Faith sat on Seth's leg and Lizzie laughing with him about the look on Jacob's face.
''I hope he leaves me alone now. He's always mean.''
''If he's mean to you again Lizzie, get Angie to call us straight away.'' Edward walked over to her and sat down pulling her into his lap. ''You don't have to put up with that.''
''He's a bully Dad. I'm sorry. He shouldn't be mean to girls, that's why I pushed him.''
''It's okay buddy, you did good standing up for your sister? Did you give them their gifts?''
''Pwesents?'' Faith's face lit up as Seth pulled the bags towards him with their gifts. He handed one to each of the girls and waited. Faith squealed putting Alice to shame when she pulled the panda bear teddy in a dress out of her bag along with another spare outfit from the bear factory. And Lizzie smiled as big as I've ever seen when she opened her book and diary.
''Thank you Bewa, Ehward and brubba.''
''Thank you! This is so cool, I wanted this book!''
After hugs all round, the rest of the day followed the same way. Seth told the girls all about their new cousins, aunts and uncles. They discussed how they wanted their rooms. Lizzie almost had a fit when Seth mentioned she'd have her own. She actually jumped up and down on the spot, clapping which made us all giggle. She wrote a letter to Claire and told us what she'd like in her ''perfect room'' which I will be giving Ali. All the details too, she will be having it. Little Faith told me she wanted a pink woom with a pwincess bed and pink stuffs. So Ali will be getting two sets of very important instructions.
Esme called at lunch time to check on all of us and cried when she spoke to the girls on speaker phone especially when the girls followed Seth's lead and called her Nana. My dad and Carlisle were in the background to so Pap and Pappy spoke to them quickly too. When Seth told Charlie he told off some stupid boy for being mean to his sister, I could almost here the bust of pride over the phone. Yep, that's where he gets his protective streak from his Pappy and his daddy.
We told the girls just before we left that for our family day out, we had a surprise for them. The whole family wanted in on it when we discussed it. I just hope they don't intimidate them too much. That was next Saturday and we were seeing them after work throughout the week too. I can't wait to get them home with us.
As the week progressed, the family got more and more excited. Angie phoned to tell us on Wednesday that we could have the girls for the following weekend from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. So Alice was on a mission of epic proportions to get their rooms done. We agreed to have a family shopping day for clothes and school supplies when we had a moving in date, which can't come soon enough.
The phone ringing late on Thursday night worried me instantly. I grabbed the phone to be met with the sound of one of my girl's crying.
''Lizzie? What's wrong sweetie?''
''Be..Bella, I had a bad dream. Please don't let them take us away again.'' Edward shot me a pained look so I put the speaker phone on so he could talk to her too.
''Sweet thing, no one is going to take you. I won't allow it.''
''Lizzie, do you need me to come down there?'' Edward started getting out of bed pulling on a pair of sweats and a jumper. The sobbing hiccups started as he pulled his socks on.
''It's... okay. Sarah the night nurse is here. I just wanted to talk to you.''
''Are you sure? We'll stay on the phone until you fall asleep, okay baby? I won't let anyone take you away. And your Pappy Charlie, he's a police man. He won't allow any bad guys near you.'' Edward staring reeling off things that Pappy did to people that tried to be bad to me and she was soon laughing.
''I'm sorry I called so late.''
''Don't be sorry, that's what we're here for.''
Fifteen minutes later and after a quick chat with the care worker, Lizzie was asleep again. We said our goodbyes to Sarah and turned in ourselves. I said a silent prayer before bed wishing for good dreams for my girls and my little man.
Friday dragged and Seth got really irritable after school because time wasn't going quick enough for his liking. I kind of felt the same way if I'm honest. Even Edward was looking at his watch every two seconds. When we finally got into bed exhausted from all the waiting and quickly fell into a dreamless sleep.
''Mom, dad, get up, get up, get up!'' That's not the alarm that I set, that's my hyper six year old. Glancing at the clock on my bedside table, I see it's just seven in the morning; we could have slept for another hour. Holding back my groan, I snuggle my head into my pillow.
''Mom, dad, come on! We get to see the girls today, my sisters!'' He practically sang the last part of his sentence which made me smile even at this ungodly hour. I need coffee! Coffee and my girls!
''Seth, bud, we still have a little while to go before we leave... wait, did you already dress yourself?''
''Yep, I don't want to be late and we need to get to the zoo early so we get time with the monkeys. I think Lizzie and Faith will like them, don't you mom?''
He kept up his rambling the whole way to pick up the girls and then when they were finally altogether, the rambles increased. Faith talked a mile a minute about hanimals after we told them where we were going. It's madness but I couldn't be happier. I just want this to be permanent. As we pulled into the zoo, I noticed our family all lined up by the entrance.
''Right you three.'' Edward switched the engine off on the car and turned towards the back seat. The girls smiled at him and Seth rolled his eyes knowing exactly what was coming next. ''The zoo is a very busy place so we need to stay together. We hold hands and stay near the adults okay?'' After a nod from each of them, he continued. ''If you get lost, go straight to a zoo worker and tell them. When we get out of the car, no running off. Wait for us and hold hands across the parking lot.''
''Okay Ehward.'' I let Seth and Lizzie out of the back seat as Edward went to retrieve Faith. ''Ehward?''
''Yes baby.'' Stretching her hands up to him as high as she could, she bounced a little on her heals.
''Carry.'' He swooped her up aeroplane style and placed her on his hip. Taking Lizzie and Seth hands, we started towards our family by the entrance. Emmett started bouncing on the spot as we came into view.
''Edward, if your brother doesn't behave, I will kick his ass.''
''Bad word Bewa.''
''Yeah mom, you have to put a dollar in the jar when we get home.''
''Sorry, I will put a dollar in the jar.''
Lizzie dropped back between Edward and myself. He took her free hand in his. Yep intimidated shit.
''Ehward, who dem peoples?''
''That's our family, you remember the photos we showed you?''
''Uh huh.''
''That's them. You going to come say hello with us?''
''Kay.'' Seth let go of my hand and rushed towards his Pappy's.
''Pappy, Pap! We're here! Hi Nana.'' After giving them all kisses and saying hi to his cousins, he came back to us as we waited to introduce his sisters. ''Everybody, this is Lizzie and little Faith.'' Lizzie waved and smiled politely and Faith hid her face in Edward's neck. ''It's okay little Faith, they're nice.'' Seth tapped her on the bum and she smiled at him from her hiding place.
''It's okay baby, I'll keep you all safe.'' Edward kissed her head gently as Esme walked quietly over and knelt down in front of Lizzie.
''Hi Lizzie, I'm Nana Esme. That guy just there is my husband, Pap or Carlisle. The guy with the moustache is Bella's daddy, Pappy Charlie.''
''The powice man?''
''That's right clever girl.'' I smiled over at Faith who waved shyly at Pappy and Pap before hiding herself back under Edward's chin.
''That big guy over there is Uncle Emmett.''
''Das a big name Ehward.'' Trying to say Uncle Emmett unsuccessfully a few times, Faith huffed at herself.
''It's okay short stuff, you can call me Em.''
''Em.''
'That's it, easy peasy.'' Emmett winked and Faith giggled.
Esme laughed at the small exchange before carrying on. ''The blonde lady is Rose. She's Emmett's wife. The little girl in front of her is Claire and the two little boys are Mikey and Tyler. And lastly there's Ali and Jasper or Jazz for short. Don't worry if you forget any names, you'll learn them all soon enough.''
Alice was next too approach us. ''Hi girls, I'm your Aunt Ali. I got you both a gift.'' She pulled out two small charm bracelets that matched Claire's and showed them to them. ''This little bracelet has a button on it so if you get lost or scared, all you have to do is press it and it'll send a message to me, Mommy Bella and Daddy Edward and we'll come find you straight away.''
''All the boys have necklaces and all the girls have pretty charms. Will you wear it for me?''
''I helped pick your charms Lizzie. I got you the L and the heart it matches mine, see?'' Claire held out her wrist and Lizzie smiled at her holding hers out so Alice could put it on.
''Perfect. I'm such a good shopper.'' Alice clapped and stood up so she could show Faith hers.
''Now little miss Faith, you see this little button right here?''
''Uh huh.''
''If you loose us or you get scared, just press it and we'll some find you, okay? That's a magic button just for you so you never get lost, ever.'' Faith looked at Ali in puzzlement and nodded her head.
''Are you a fairy?'' The whole family fell into laughter at Faith's comment and Alice looks as proud as punch. ''Cause you'd got the magic, like tinka bell.''
''Oh sweetie, we can be fairies together with magic, okay?''
''Okay.''
After paying for our tickets, we all walked through the entrance into the park. Seth and the twins automatically ran in after us telling them multiple times to wait.
''BRUBBA SETH!'' Faith crossed her arms over her chest and pouted making myself and Edward laugh. Lizzie and Claire are just in front of us happily chatting away about who knows what whilst the grandparents and the other adults keep and eye on all the kids. ''He rand way from me, Ehward... Bewa where he go?''
''Don't worry sweet baby, I'll be telling him off for running away.''
''Naughty boys aren't they Faith?'' Claire looked up smiling at her new cousin whilst shaking her head.
''Yeah day are nawty Care.''
''Emmett, Jasper, go reign in those boys before they get too far ahead.'' Rose pushed Emmett in the shoulder when he huffed. He didn't have a chance to move though because the boys came running back towards us at speed.
''Ah see Rosie, my work here is done.'' That earned him another clip round the ear and a well deserved bitch face. Emmett will never learn or grow up but I love him anyway.
''Brubba you ran away.'' Faith still has her arms pulled over her chest and is giving Seth the pout. ''You were bad. Bewa and Ehward said no running off, you weft me.''
''I'm sorry little Faith, you want to come walk with me?''
''Can I Bewa?''
''Yeah sweet girl, just hold Seth's hand, okay?''
''I will Bewa..Down Ehward, down.''
''Can I have a kiss first?''
''Yeah.'' Pouting her lips, she gives Edward a big kiss and makes a ''mmmmahhh'' sound.
''You okay baby, happy?'' Edward asked pulling me under his arm.
''More than happy. I just hope they are too.'' Snuggling into him, he kisses my head and then leans in for a quick peck on the lips too.
''Well they sure do look it Bells.'' My dad spoke up from behind us. ''Faith's got Seth and Edward wrapped round her little finger as does Miss Lizzie, no boys will be going near them two, not that that's a bad thing.''
''Definitely not chief! I may need to borrow your gun in a few years.''
''It's all yours my boy. We can both clean our guns together when she brings a boy home.''
''Would you two stop, she's ten!''
''It's better to plan ahead Bells.''
''I hope you're in school for the daddy, daughter dance Lizzie. It's so cool! You get to wear a pretty dress and the dads have to wear suits and let us dance on their feet.'' Lizzie suddenly looked a bit green so Edward stepped forward and took her hand. She looked up at him with eyes full of tears. This was going to happen sooner or later. Something was going to remind her of them. Just the word daddy might bring back bad memories for Lizzie.
''What do you think? Would you like to be my date for the dance?''
''You'd go with me?''
''Yeah of course. I'm a good dancer, better than Emmett and what kind of daddy would I be if I didn't go. We're going to do lots of stuff together. I even have a suit.'' She surprised him and me by stopping and throwing her arms around his waist. She's been loving to both of us but always held back a little until now.
''Thank you.'' Crouching down to her level, Edward kissed her forehead and then pulled her in for a bear hug, Edward Cullen style.
''You never have to go back there with them. You're with us now and as soon as we get the okay from Angie's people, we're going to take you home for good. You'll be doing all kinds of cool stuff then and you won't have to worry about anything.'' Wiping the tears from my eyes, I thank God for blessing me with such an amazing man and three amazing children. Esme, Rose and Alice are all sniffling behind me. Jasper and Emmett are keeping the other kids entertained in front of pets corner.
Lizzie pulled back after a minute, wiped her eyes and held her hand out for Edward to take. Claire took his other hand smiling and they walked forward to the others, all together looking extremely happy.
My own hands were quickly taken care of when Rose and Ali grabbed one each and pulled me towards our waiting family.
''They're adorable Bella and so right for you guys. I know you're going to have to get through stuff like just then with the daddy, daughter thing but you will get through it.''
''I know Rose. It's just hard you know. I want them to be happy and I want them to feel loved and safe, something they haven't felt before.''
''Give it time Bells, it will come. One day they won't need reassurance that you love them.''
''Bewa, pwease can you looks after spot.'' Faith walked over with the panda Seth brought her smiling sweetly at me.
''I can put him in my bag if you like Faith. I probably have more room than Bella. Mine is big see'' Esme crouched down to her unzipping her tote bag.
''Okay, don't fuffoctate him, let his head come out the zip.''
''I will sweet thing.'' Esme did exactly as she said and poked the bears head out the end of the zip.
''Thank you Nana Me.''
''Okay I know we've only just met but that little one is too cute. I'll be borrowing her off you for some cuddles.''
''Bella, can I take some photo's on your camera please?''
''Sure Lizzie, just make sure you use the arm strap okay.'' After our third or fourth visit, Lizzie became quite attached to taking pictures of things after we'd spent the day, taking lots of family photo's. Now she's really good. She hardly cuts any heads off any more.
''Thanks. If I take some, can I put them in my room at your house?''
''Yes you can put them in your room at our house.''
''Our house.''
''That's better sweetie.''
"Can you do this up so it doesn't fall off?'' Tugging on the strap already around her wrist, she holds the camera carefully so it doesn't bounce too much.
''You want me to put a knot in it like before?''
''Please, the hand strap is too big.''
''All done, now go have fun.''
''Edward, I got it.'' She help up her hand and took a picture of him as he looked towards her. ''You look kind of silly in this, it's funny.''
''Bella, I have an idea.'' Uh oh, this might be expensive. Alice's idea's usually are.
''What might that be Ali?''
''A friend of mine got her daughter a patch work quilt made that has pictures on it instead of patches. I thought it would really look great on Lizzie's bed especially if she took some of the pictures.''
'' I like it Ali. I like it a lot.''
The rest of the day past too quickly for everyone's liking especially the kids who all had a ball even when the weather turned on us and we got soaked through. Seth and the girls all ended up picking a toy each out of the gift shop and Lizzie made Alice promise to put it in her new room because she didn't want the other kids at the centre to break it. Faith copied her big sister so Ali now has two extra things to find homes for.
When we said our goodbyes, the journey back to the centre was full of chat and laughs about the day and most of Emmett's antics which the girls fell in love with. Especially when he gave Mrs Hippo a kiss. I thought Lizzie was going to combust with the amount of giggling she was doing and I had to make sure Faith didn't fall backwards off Edward shoulders. She was laughing so hard at him.
Once our second most hardest set of goodbyes was down, we made our way home to our house that seemed all too empty now. There are two people missing and it shows.
We went back to visiting the girls in the evenings and during any early days the Edward had at the practise. Once Wednesday hit, it was all systems go in our house to get it ready for the girls arrival on Friday afternoon. Ali had the majority of the painting and decorating done the previous weekend but there was still furniture to build and nicknack's to place. As well as a huge amount of clothes to hang up and shoes to put away.
We sent Seth to Charlie's house whilst we visited the girls on the Thursday. Because it was a school night, we didn't want him up too late. He wasn't happy about it but he accepted it because he's see the girls tomorrow for the whole weekend anyway. The girls were so excited and begged us to take them with us as it was only a day early. It broke our hearts to say no but I promised I'd get there as soon as I could the next day.
Friday morning came quicker than expected. Time didn't drag as much as I thought it would. I started to pick up and clean the last bits of the house making sure the doors to the girls rooms were locked. I'm going to get them before I pick Seth up from school so we can surprise him.
Edward has to work late but he explained to the girls last night that he'd be home at 6pm sharp for the whole weekend. The phone ringing stopped me in my tracks. Please God, don't let them cancel please, please.
''Hello?''
''Hi Bella, it's Angie.''
''Oh my God, there's something wrong isn't there?''
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