Edward was ready to see Bella. He knew she would be mad, but he was still in love with her. He knew she still loved him. But he mainly wanted to know why Alice could not see her future anymore. Sure, she hung out with the werewolves, but not all the time. She had school, which she had graduated by now. Things probably have changed, but he was hoping she could forgive him. Tomorrow he would go to Bella's house and see her. Tomorrow couldn't get here soon enough. He was ready to see Bella. He just hoped that she was ready to see him.
Bella was feeling terrible. Little Bryant was kicking harder then ever. Only three more months to go. Everyone was getting very excited about Bryant. Even Charlie, was having his friend Sue, buy all baby stuff. Bella was tired. Jacob was going to be gone all day with his brothers tomorrow, and Charlie was going fishing with his new friend Hank. Bella was going to be all alone. There had been no signs of Victoria and Laurent, though some of the pack was going to stay close by just in case. She didn't feel like doing anything much. She was getting huge, and was getting lazy. She would probably just hang around the house, because she was off work tomorrow. She was just going to sit around and be lazy.
Bella woke up. It looked like it was going to be a pretty day. It was cloudy as always but it didn't look like it was going to rain. She felt pretty good. So after breakfast, she was going to go for a walk in her meadow. Bella got dressed and looked in the mirror. Bryant was going to be a huge baby. She looked like she was going to have twins, even triplets maybe. The ultrasound only showed one baby though. Which she was relieved. She was exactly six months pregnant today. Jacob loved feeling Bryant kick. It was the best part of his day. Bella fixed her breakfast and ate her cereal. Jacob had been acting weird lately, and hopefully tonight she would find out why. Jacob was having a dinner for Bella, and everyone.
Tonight was a big night for Jacob. He was going to propose to Bella. He finally saved up for a ring, and he was going to propose to her tonight. The imprinting rule no longer applied to him, since he fathered a child with Bella. That was the only thing that can break the imprinting act. He was excited. He couldn't wait to meet his son, and be married to Bella. Of course, he was afraid the bloodsucker would come back, and Bella would go running back to him. But he hadn't shown up in all these months so why would he come back. He just hoped Bella would say yes.
Being outside was doing Bella some good. Walking around stretched her muscles, and apparently Bryant liked it as well. Well Bryant Joseph Black. Joseph was Billy's middle name. He was going to be strong just like Jacob. She loved him so much already. She loved Jacob as well, but not like she loved Edward. But she could still see herself spending the rest of her life with Jacob. Edward left her, there was no more competition. Just Jacob. She had learned to accept that, and love what was good for her. Bella was empty when Edward left, but since she found out about Bryant, she was whole again. Jacob made her feel alive as well. She was learning to love again.
Bella was beautiful. Edward was mesmerized by her. She hadn't changed that he couldn't tell, but he was looking at her from behind. But there was something different about her. He cleared his throat. She turned around and gasped. He gasped at the same time she did. Her belly was bulging, and she was cradling her belly. She was pregnant.
"What are you doing back here Edward?" Bella demanded. He just continued to stare at her belly. "Edward!" Bella snapped. Edward finally managed to look back at her. "I came back for you, Bella. I missed you so much." Edward said. Tears filled Bella's eyes. "You are a little late for that Edward. A lot has changed, and I am having Jacob's baby. You just can't come back and twist my life around like this." Bella cried. Edward leaned down and kissed her. " I am so sorry Bella, I didn't mean to hurt you. I thought I was doing what I thought was best for you. I see now, that I made things more complicated." Edward said. Bella nodded at him. His kiss had sent shock waves throughout her body, like they done before. She couldn't speak. She was still in love with him. "Things are complicated right now, and I am having Jacob's baby." Bella stated. Edward nodded slowly. "I didn't know you wanted kids, but you can have ten of Jacob's children and I would still love you." Edward said softly. Tears were pouring down Bella's face.
"I gave up the idea of having children when I fell in love with you. I knew it would be too dangerous, but you left me. I was alone and depressed. Jacob was there." Bella continued. Edward kissed her again. It made Bella dizzy. "You don't have to explain anymore. Bella you have a choice to make. I am not going to rush you though. I have hurt you and I would understand if you didn't pick me." Edward said.
Bella's heart was racing. Edward was back. She didn't care about anything else in the world right now but kissing Edward. She loved kissing Edward. But she was so confused. She didn't know how she was going to choose. She loved Edward, but in a way she loved Jacob as well. She was also having Jacob's baby! She couldn't choose Edward over Jacob. Could she? But she was so crazily in love with Edward. Nothing could compete with that, except for her love for Bryant. Everything was complicated.