As If She's My Own
Chapter 4
Previously...
"Well, thank you for saving me today. I have no idea what I would've done without you."
"I'm more than happy to have helped, Bella."
"I'll see you tomorrow." I whispered.
We were both looking at each other and you could feel the tension in the air and then before I realized what had happened, he leaned down and lightly kissed my cheek.
"Good night, Bella." he smiled, tracing his fingers down my jaw with a feather light touch.
"Good night." I stammered.
He scooted me inside and made sure I locked the door before leaving. I scurried over to the window which faced the main street outside my complex and waited for Edward to make it to his car so that I could watch him leave. Once he pulled away from the curb, I watched his taillights fade in the distance and I turned around, facing my living room and squealed like a young teenager. I couldn't believe this was happening and there was a small voice on my head that told me this was too good to be true which I promptly decided to ignore.
After I changed into pajamas and got into bed and laid there thinking about all the crazy events that had taken place that day. What started as one of the worst days ended as an incredible one. I fell asleep with a wide, goofy grin on my face.
When I woke up the following morning, I reached over to my nightstand, grabbing my now fully charged cell phone. I noticed that I had a new message from an unknown number. I quickly came to the realization that it was Edward.
Good morning Bella, I hope you got some rest after your terrible day yesterday. I can't wait to see you tonight for our date. Have fun with Alice. I'll pick you up at 6. ;) ~E
I smiled reading his sweet words, replying:
Good morning Edward, I did sleep well! I am excited to see you as well. ~B
I turned on my television watching the news, but quickly changed the channel shuddering from the anxiety that was sure to ensue if I continued to watch it. I ended up watching cartoons whilst gently massaging circles on my belly. I might as well get used to watching these mindless animated shows.
I must have fallen back to sleep because the next thing I remember was being awoken by my phone ringing. The caller id told me it was Alice. I rolled my eyes answering it.
"Hello Ali." I sighed.
"Good morning Bella! Did I wake you up?" she asked cautiously.
"Yeah, but it's fine." I said, stretching.
"I'm on my way over to your place so that we can go get your car towed to a mechanic and afterwards we can get mani-pedis and maybe pick up an outfit for your date with my big brother!" she squealed.
"Ummm, uhh… Edward told you about that?!" I choked.
"Of course he did! He tells me everything and he sucks at keeping secrets."
"Alright, you can give me advice and help me pick an outfit, but I want to get ready myself. I'm a big girl, Alice."
"Okay." she pouted.
"So, I'll be ready in 15 minutes. I'll meet you down in the lobby."
"Sounds good."
I hopped out of bed, quickly taking care of business in the bathroom. I skipped over to my closet throwing on my favorite UW hoodie and a pair of black skinny jeans.
Alice went above and beyond making sure that I had trendy maternity clothes, she said the day I wear mom jeans is the day hell freezes over.
I threw my hair up into a high ponytail and snatched up my few belongings. I thanked the heavens that my front door locked automatically from the inside and I walked down to the lobby. I hoped when I came back later, I'd have my keys.
I met Alice outside right as she was pulling up to the curb.
"Hey, Bells! How are you feeling today?" Alice chirped.
"A little queasy." I admitted.
"Have you eaten anything today?"
"No." I replied sheepishly.
"Ugh! Bella, you have to eat! You're feeding two now!"
"Like I could forget."
"Let's go get your car taken care of and then we're getting lunch."
"Alright, Boss."
We met with the towing company and they gave me all the information I needed on where my car was being taken. I finally got my purse and keys back which I was oddly excited for, then we drove downtown to one of my favorite sandwich shops, Bakeman's restaurant. I ordered my usual, which consisted of: smoked turkey, tomato, gouda cheese and avocado, all on rye bread.
After getting pampered at the salon Alice and I spent most of the day walking around the mall. Of course it took much longer than necessary because Alice has a shopping addiction, but I did have a pretty awesome outfit for my date tonight. I had bought a black knee-length lacy dress and some low wedges to match. I even splurged a little on some makeup to go with the clothes. We somehow managed to leave the mall with 7 bags between the two of us. I'm still trying to figure out how we bought so much. What can I say, I'm an impulse shopper; which is why I hate shopping.
Alice and I made it back to my apartment and helped me carry my bags upstairs..
"Have fun tonight, Bella. Not too much, though." she winked.
I just shook my head blushing as I shoved her out the door.
"I will text you after I get home. Other than that, please don't blow my phone up demanding a play by play."
"Sounds reasonable." Alice left me with a parting hug.
I went to my room to begin to put my things away from my shopping adventure. I made sure to hang up my dress and put the rest of the outfit together so I wasn't wasting time looking for it later.
I spent far too much time fussing over my unmanageable hair and decided to leave down in loose curls. I kept my makeup fairly simple, I was actually pretty impressed with my smoky eye. After adding a nude lipstick and some mascara I was good to go.
Of course I was ready early and looking at the clock I realized that Edward wouldn't be here to pick me up for at least thirty minutes. So I went and sat and the couch taking my shoes with me because I was not going to put them on until the last possible second. I've always hated wearing shoes, but add swollen feet to the mix and I was the poster child of barefoot and pregnant.
Now that my mind wasn't occupied I started to get anxious about my date with Edward. What if this didn't end well? What if it goes great and there might actually be potential for us? Was I ready to be in a relationship? Was I even ready to be a mother? Let alone someone's girlfriend?
A soft knock on the door pulled me from my racing mind.
"Well, Bella, it's now or never… here goes nothing." I mumbled to myself as I hobbled over to the door.
I checked to see who it was through the peephole, out of I confirmed it was Edward I apprehensively opened the door.
Before me stood the most handsome man I'd ever seen, I think he get's better looking every time I see him. Whew! I was one lucky woman!
"Wow, Bella! You look absolutely stunning!" Edward said, smiling broadly.
"Thank you. You look very handsome as well." I blushed deeply, casting my eyes downward.
I motioned for him to come in and then I noticed he was carrying a beautiful bouquet of flowers. He handed them to me asking if I had a vase to put them in.
"I wasn't sure what you liked, so I just got an assortment." he told me as he dug around my cabinets, looking right at home. A girl could get used to seeing that gorgeous man in her kitchen.
I was getting was too far ahead of myself, let's get through the first date and then we'll think about other things.
"These are beautiful, Edward. Thank you so much!"
"You're welcome, bellissima."
I was quite literally swooning.
"Um, I just have to put my shoes on and then we can leave." I stated, stumbling over the couch. I felt butterflies floating around in my belly and it wasn't my nugget this time.
I reached down slipping my feet into my black wedges, I got them on my foot easy enough but was struggling with the buckle around my ankle. I could only stand be hunched over for so long before I had to sit back up to catch my breath. I was constantly getting winded by the smallest of tasks.
I was getting more and more frustrated by the minute.
Edward graciously came over seconds later, getting down on his knees to help me fasten the buckles. As he stood back up he grabbed my hands and helped me to stand. Even in heels, he still managed to tower over me.
"Thank you for helping me. I can only imagine how helpless I'll be in a few months." I sighed.
"It's no problem at all, Bella. I hope to be there to help you in every way I possibly can." he whispered, brushing my hair away from my face.
If I didn't look away now, I was certain that we'd never leave my apartment. I grudgingly tore my eyes away from his, grabbing my purse and cell phone as we made our to the door.
"Are you ready gorgeous?" he asked, holding out his hand.
I eagerly took hold of it, "Yes."
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A/N: Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed the latest update! I know I mentioned earlier that I would have E&B's date in this chapter, but I thought I would dedicate an entire chapter to just them. So, I PROMISE chapter 5 will be their date night! I also was wondering how you would feel about possibly starting a blog for pic teasers and such… yay or nay? Let me know in a review or tweet me your thoughts on the blog twiwriter17
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