A/N: Remember I am not SM, writer of the book saga, Twilight. These are not my characters therefore if they seem a little different, or act out of their norm, remember I tried my best to capture them like they are in the book. I've read all the books multiple times, but I can't recreate them as well as the author. I've tried very hard though. Just so your not too disappointed because one of them seems off. And if they are way off, tell me how I can improve. Thanks.
Chapter Two
I was quite happy that Renee's hysterics only lasted a few moments before she made her way to the couch, pulling Renesmee unto her lap. I hadn't realized that I held my breath, waiting for the questions that would come. Edwards hands once again rested on my shoulders, encouraging me to act as normal as possible. I was stunned when Renee explained to the entire room, that Charlie had told her the essentials. That I was alive, and happy. And surprisingly, that was all she needed to know. She didn't care about the rest. The secrets or the lies that we held behind our eyes. I was thankful to hear that she knew even less than my father, who sat on the arm of the sofa behind her. Especially about Jacob who hovered in the archway. I didn't think that Renee could handle werewolves.
"I just had to see you for myself. I didn't know if Charlie had lied to me and you were somewhere laying in a hospital, tubes tied to every part of your body," she tightened her grip around Renesmee and continued.
"Because you can't seem to get away from that place," This made me smile and my husband squeezed my shoulders, letting me know he understood.
"Yeah well, I doubt I'll be back there anytime soon," I assured her.
I heard someone chuckle in the back and I knew it was Alice. This was going better than I could have imagined. If we kept this up, we wouldn't have to explain anything at all. Charlie had already explained about Renesmee, that she had a rare disease that caused her body to grew 10x the normal rate. But Renee could care less, she was already too happy with the fact that she was named after her. Then she asked something that really took me by surprise. I finally understood what Edward meant when he said I never cease to surprise him.
"I heard you received some pretty expensive wedding gifts," she eyed me, then glanced at Edward. "And I know you took pictures of the honeymoon?" I nodded slowly but it was Edward who spoke. It was the first time since Renee had arrived.
"Yes, an entire album," Which we actually just put together not to long ago.
"And if you'd follow me," he rose and I followed him. "I'd be more than happy to show you the others." Then Edward spoke to Emmett. "Let me get the keys to the truck?" I understood immediate why. There was no way we could carry Renee to the Cottage, jumping over rivers and blurring past trees. Emmett grabbed his keys from his pocket and threw them to Edward. He caught them without so some much as a glance in Emmett's direction.
I slipped my hand into his as he lead us to the garage. No one followed. I glanced up at him and he smiled down at me. I felt a current creep up my back, and I knew if I could, I would have blushed. We entered the large garage that was originally part of the house, but of course we needed, mostly for Edward, Alice and Emmett, somewhere to keep our toys. I glanced back at my mother who only stared in wonder as she took in the different colors and types of cars and trucks. Like me she knew nothing about them but she at least enjoyed them. They were symbol to her that one had made it in life and just a another vehicle to me. Something Edward just didn't understand, and most likely never would.
"Tell me these aren't all your's, Bella." We stopped in front of the last two cars and I smiled. The last one was still under a large sheet. I had only driven it once, though I really did like it. Edward drove it all the time. Sometimes I believed it was more for him than me. But I finally understood why vampires liked to drive fast and this car went from zero to sixty in less than three point six seconds. It was one of a kind. Literally. Edward had it custom made.
"Okay they aren't all mine," I heard her sigh then I continued. "Just this,"
I pointed to my Guardian which Edward had never returned, or had ever planned too, though he had gotten rid of the armor so now it was just car, not a protective tank. He simply stated that it was a gift that could not be returned, and that the dark tinted windows were perfect for those sunny days when him or I wanted to take a drive. She eyed the black car and gasped. I knew she wondered if Phil would or could ever get around to giving her such a gift. She had almost fainted when she first gazed at my engagement ring. But that was nothing compared to when her caught a glimpse of the heart-shaped diamond that hung off the bracelet Jacob had given to me for graduation. After I let her take in the Mercedes, I stepped forward and pulled the pale sheet to the ground.
" And this," If Renee's jaw hadn't fallen open before, it did now. Edward grinned at her expression and them looked to me. I sighed, knowing I would never value the utter and undeniable joy that Edward, even Jacob got from seeing something so…. My mind searched for the right word and only one word could explain the red Ferrari. That word was fast. I had only driven it once because a car like this didn't below in a small town like Forks. None of them did. But I felt a small sense of pride as she approached, yes my car. Edward wrapped his arm around my waist from behind, and I laid my head on his shoulder. I heard footsteps behind us but we didn't bother to look up.
"I'm actually kind of jealous," came the deep, husky voice. "I would have married you if I knew this would be part of the deal." Jacob laughed.
"Sorry," Edward leaned down and kissed the top of my head. "Your not my type."
"Blood type, that is." I added. I heard Emmett's laughter from inside the house as he whispered something to someone, most likely Jasper.
"Bella?"
"I know, I know, corny right," He nodded.
"But you have to let me drive her." It was a plea. I sighed in Edward's arms.
"I will never understand men and their toys." I rushed to my mothers side. I could hear Jacob ask about the price of Edwards little gift to me. I didn't even want to know the answer. Though as expensive as it must have been, it was nothing but a grain of sand compared to the entire beach that was the Cullen's bank accounts.
"Isabella Marie Swan-Cullen, he's a keeper," Renee nodded to Edward. "Do you hear me? Don't you let him out of your sight. Not even for a second." I laughed, like I could ever live without him.
"Believe me mom, he's not going anywhere." I glanced back at him and caught his amber eyes.
"He's stuck with me for all of eternity." I let the last part trail of into a quite whisper, too soft for humans ears, but I knew he heard me. My stomach fluttered with imaginary butterfly's. Sometimes I still couldn't believe that he was mine. Forever and then some. I rotated back to my mother reluctantly.
"Oh and this isn't it. There's one more gift that I think you'll particularly like." Her face glowed. We got in the truck and headed into the woods towards our home. It usually took us a couple of minutes to get there on foot, and about twenty minutes on wheels. My mother was out of the truck before Edward had even pulled to a complete stop. She stared at it much like I did when I had first seen it. Eyes wide, jaw dropped. As I took in her reaction, something dawned on me. I had received so many gifts, but had never given anything in return. I knew none of them expected or even wanted anything. Besides, what do you get a bunch of vampires that already have everything? I turned to Edward. If there was something I could get him, what would it be? I saved my breath and did not ask him. He would only answering that I was the only thing he wanted, or something along those lines. I tried to think of what he loved. Me, of course. There was no doubting that. Cars? But he had more than enough. Plus there was no more room in the garage. He liked to read. Do research. But he had read most of the books, if not all, some more than once. Then I heard him begin to hum my lullaby as he pulled me into his arms. That was it. I knew what I wanted to get him, Or rather do for him. He picked up on the sudden burst of excitement that surged throughout me and peered down at me.
"What? Is something wrong?" He pushed me be back slightly to look into my face, trying to read my expression. I only smiled up at him, not able to hid that from him. "No, nothings wrong. Quite the opposite actually." I needed help and I knew exactly who would.
I wasn't quite sure if Edward had suspected anything when I sent him out earlier this morning. I had asked him to take Renesmee to see her grand parents, nothing, I hoped was too out of the ordinary. It was at that moment that I was most relived that Renee had decided to stick around for a couple more weeks, saying she didn't know when she'd be able to get back on this side of the country for a few months. Something about Phil and the away games that took up most of her time. I headed into the main house when Edward was out of view in his Volvo.
"Did it come yet?" I asked as I closed the door behind me. I had come to Alice, actually the entire family about two weeks ago and explained the gift I wanted to get for my husband. They all thought it was a wonderful idea and agreed to help. We soon began our search, looking for the perfect one. Of course, because it would be in the main house it had to match Esme's décor, which made the search all the more difficult.
The excitement that it gave to everyone made it hard to not think about it around Edward, but some how they actually pulled it off. I, on the other hand thought about it all the time. It wasn't until four days ago that Alice had a vision, that I had any hope of finding it. It almost cost someone an arm and leg, but I was able to order it from half way around the world. It was suppose to be delivered today as priority shipping. Well that's what Alice had said. I had an alternative, a more personal gift I wanted to give him. I practiced day and night, using anything as an excuse to get away and head down La Push, to see Kim who thought me everything I needed to know. I wasn't as good as Edward, but then again he had several decades to practices where as I only had days.
"Yeah, it came earlier this morning," Alice came dancing into the foyer, Rosalie right behind her.
"How did you delay him?" Rose asked. I wasn't too taken back to know that Alice hadn't told anyone. She wanted it remain a secret, to keep everyone wondering. I knew I'd never hear the end of it from Emmett.
I remembered the phone call I had received just as Edward, Renesmee and I were about to head out. It was Alice, calling to warn me that the truck was about to arrive and that I was to delay Edward anyway possible. I knew what she had in mind when I picked up Emmett's blaring laughter in the background. That really had to stop, I thought. Too bad he had won our last arm wrestling match.
To Edward, I simply stated that I didn't want to wear the sundress I wore, and ran back to change. I did that 82 times going as slow as was feasible, yet he never seemed to get annoyed, which was so like him. He had the patience of a century behind him after all. He simply played with Renesmee, who had grown again, in the small family area as I raced up and down the hall.
I smiled but said nothing as I moved passed my blond sister. I wanted, no needed to see it.
"It's absolutely perfect," Alice's voice rang from beside me. I stepped into the den, my eyes immediately drawn to large white grand piano that sat where his old one sat previously. It was perfect. I pictured Edward positioned in front of it, his long ashen fingers dancing around the keys, playing my lullaby. I stepped forward and touched the clear keys, that accented the glass windows in the backdrop. I really hoped that he would like it, knowing that he hated to receive even more than I did. Well it wasn't so much of hate as he thought himself more of a giver than a receiver. Now I would just have to wait. Jasper pulled a light blue sheet hiding it from first glance. I turned to the others.
"Where did you put the old one?" I flashed my head from side to side, scanning every inch of the room. It was Esme that stepped forward.
"Carlisle and Emmett are taking it to the cottage right now. I thought that he'd like the keep it." I smiled. It was so like Esme to think of the minor details. We heard the footsteps that raced from the north woods, we all knew who they belonged too. The front door swung open and Jacob and Seth stepped in. As big as Jacob was, Seth was not so far behind. He was growing larger and larger everyday. I knew that both of them would be a little disappointed when they found out that there favorite persons were not here.
"Good Morning Cullen's," Seth voiced sinking into to the couch, looking around for the missing faces.
"He's not here," I answered. He stared up at me understanding who I was talking about. Jacob on the other hand eyed the large covered object to the corner of the huge space.
"What's that?" He moved to the item.
"That's Edwards gift." I was confident I had mentioned it to him. He pulled the sheet high enough to peck underneath. He let out a long whistle. "He's gonna really like that," He let the sheet fall back in it's place, then eyed me. "Should have got him a car though," I rolled my eyes.
"Like he needs anymore." Just then Rosalie floated into the room. She had a smile on her face until she observed Jacob. She didn't much mind Seth, but Jacob was an entirely different story. I believed it was mostly because they constantly fought over poor, little Renesmee.
"Who let the dog in, no offense Seth." She snarled.
"None taken," Seth uttered over his shoulder, continuing to flip through the many channels, the pictures flickering with every push of the button.
Jacob shrugged.
"Hey Rosalie, you might want to take a break from being a bitch all the time, you look kind of pale." I heard her growl under her breath, but say nothing after that. It was then Emmett and Carlisle came sweeping through the open glass doors.
"It's all set up." Carlisle moved the Esme's side. "So what do you think, Bella" He asked me. I eyed the covered piece again.
"He's going to love it." I suddenly couldn't control the emotion that rose up within me. I couldn't wait to show it to him and I abruptly understood why he liked to give me so many things. I felt like I understood him better, if that was even possible. But I sighed anyways, because all I could do now was wait.
Okay I know I said I'd add a chapter every week, well I lied. I couldn't help myself. I was too excited because I love the way it's coming along. Trust me it gets better. I have several chapters finished, I'm revising them to improve them then I'll post them. By a heads up about the next chapter. Chapter Three has I a little lemon in it. But it's not a must read. There is a fair warning about it in the chapter it self, but I just wanted to let you'll know ahead of time. I wrote it as a side story but the chapter was too short with out it. It would be three pages instead of seven. But if you'd like it better as an extra story then let me know. Thanks again. Chapter Three coming soon. Hope you enjoyed chapter two. I thought the idea of Bella giving a gift was kind of 'about-time.' She might have given him something before, but i can't remember. But who cares. This is my fanfiction.
