Chapter 6 :
BPOV
It's Saturday. I woke up 10 in the morning. As I went down, I was greeted by Em and Jaz, sitting lazily on the couch, playing video games.
"Bella" Em greeted with is eyes on the screen.
"Where's mom?" I jumped on the last flight of the stairs, swinging my arm on the handle and towards them. Usually every Saturday morning, mom was cooking breakfast—and she do not allow Em and Jaz waste their time playing.
"Gone" Jaz simply answered, smiling with victory because he won over Em, "I won!"
I tapped his shoulder, "Gone? Where?"
"Dunno, I think mom left a note on the fridge, check it yourself" Em said concentrating very hard on the game.
I rolled my eyes with a groan and turned to the kitchen. I found the note immediately and read it silently.
Kids,
Mom will be away for the WHOLE DAY, which means you should take care of the house. Your dad is— I don't know what time will come home. He has something important to do. BELLA, you will be in charge of the day care. I told them that you will be replacing me today. Ok take are all of you! Bye !
Mom
What the--?! "Em!" I yelled and ran towards them.
"Huh?" he asked
"Mom said she will be away for the whole day!"
"Yeah, we read it"
"Why didn't you tell me?!" I shifted my position from Em's side to the of the screen, blocking it for them
Em shoved me, "Hey!" he clicked pause, "What's your problem, little girl?"
I sighed, "Why didn't you tell—and wake me up a little early?!"
Em sat up straight then touched my shoulder. He filled his lungs with air then he smirked, "We forgotten"
I glance towards Jaz—he too is grinning.
No choice! I ran upstairs toward my room to take a bath. After 10 mins in the CR, I put on a simple tee and jeans then pulled my hair up on a ponytail.
I went down again but they're gone, I think I heard their voices in the kitchen, so I went there. I found them—Emmett busy searching in the fridge while Jasper, his chin rested on his arm and his other free hand—drumming impatiently on the table.
"Em?! What are you looking for?!"
He looked at me, "for food—obviously"
I groaned, "I'm just at the day care! Bye!"
I walked out from the kitchen to the main door when Emmett called, "Bells! Cook for us!"
My hand paused on the knob, "Can't cook!" I shouted aloud, and then darted off to the day care.
I really don't like to have a baby brother or sister. They just cry, eat, sleep then poop. Your just gonna waste your time caring for them. They also ruined your things and always mess up the house! When I reach the day care center, there are only few babies. Whew! I felt relieved.
An old woman came to me, "Are you Mrs. Swan's daughter?"
"Yeah, I am" I answered in a nod
"I'm Bettina, her day care mate"
I laughed a bit, "Do you know where my mom went?"
"She said something about Jacksonville, I think"
"Oh, thanks"
"Welcome—follow me dear," we walk towards the play mat where the babies play, "All you have do is to play with the babies. You just have to be careful in the old ones like 3 and up year old babies—they're a bit violent" she smiled at me
I smiled too, but a forced smile, I don't like babies! Keeps running in my brain! "Ok"
"I guess you can do it now. I'm just right there in the office, If any problem, just call me"
"Yes ma'am" I replied. She nodded then walked off to her office.
I sighed, "Ok, I can do this. I just have to be calm and be friendly" I muttered to myself
First, I just watch the babies mind their own businesses. Almost all of them are playing, some learning to walk and some, learning to crawl. They doesn't seem bad and naughty at all, I said to myself.
The front door flew open, "Hello, welcome to— you?!"
"Hello" Edward greeted brightly with his famous "crooked smile"
I sighed, "What are you doing in here?!"
He shrugged, "Nothing" he walked closer to me.
I closed my eyes tightly, I promised myself not to fight with him anymore and be more PATIENT!
"Hey, you ok?" he asked waving his hand in front of my eyes.
I nodded, "Just answer properly, why are you here?"
He shrugged, "Are you the only person allowed in this place?"
I turned my back at him, irritated.
"Where's the 'Lioness Bella' I've known?"
I turned around to face him again, "Look, I grew tired of being very reluctant about you and—and being very cruel when it comes to you. I will be nice to you starting..." the last word stuck at my throat, "—now"
He smiled, "Ok, but I still don't understand"
I sighed again, "Understand what?"
"You—I mean I'm used to hear your voice very irritated about me—"
"You want me to always boss you around and fight with you? In short you want us to always fight?"
"No I mean –Never mind" he grumbled then walked past me towards the babies.
He carried one then snuggled its face several inches form his, "Hello baby" he greeted then started "baby talking"
I laughed on the way he looked at the child, on the other hand the child smiled then laughed at him. His small feet swinging in the air, Until Edward noticed me.
"Why is it that you just are just standing there?! I thought you'll be in charge today?! Hurry up!" he ordered
"Hey!—"never mind, I thought then played with the other baby, playing blocks.
"Edward" I called
"Yes?"
"Why is it that you seems to be so—enjoy or happy and comfortable with children?"
"'Coz I love babies... they're very innocent"
I snorted, "Yeah, in their innocence they don't know what they're supposed to do"
He laughed at what I've just said, "You hate them?"
I nodded sheepishly, "Kind of"
He smiled cradling the baby in his arms, "You know, you passed and came from being a baby. So just understand them. It's no big deal when you take care of them. Someday soon, you will have your own"
I laughed, "You are thinking of 'family' now? I mean at the very young age?"
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?" he wondered.
"Nothing... But don't you think that it's a little bit early to think of your future?"
"Bella" he sighed my name, "It's good to know what you want right now"
I crawled closed to his side, "What exactly do you want?"
He looked down at me then looked away, "Uhmmm, to have a family, a decent job, a simple home." He shrugged
I pout my lips while nodding. Absorbing everything he said in my head.
He smiled, "How about you?'
'Me?'" I asked then shrugged, "Don't know yet"
"Here you go" he said, giving me the baby
"I don't know how to carry one!" I protested
He sighed then moved behind me, "This way" he pulled my right hand, "You have to support his back, and—" he pulled my left hand on the baby's head, "This other hand should go behind his head" his arms are now encircled around me. I felt awkward on the way he looks at me so I cleared my throat.
He let go. His face ashamed, "Oh, sorry"
I nodded, "This is not that... hard"
"Told you"
We've been there for around three hours. Playing with every baby in there, I enjoy now being with a baby. I see his love towards them. It's past lunch time now.
"How long will you be here?" he asked
"Until they're all gone—when they're parents get them" I replied. He just nodded.
"How did you know I'm here?" I wondered
"Uhmmm..."he thought for a while, "I went to your house and your brothers said you are here"
"Ok ..." I paused, "Why are you at my house?"
His eyes widened a bit, "Because—why have you so many questions?!"
"I was just—"strange, "Nothing"
He looked down at his watch, "Have you eaten?"
I shook my head.
"Breakfast?"
I shook my head again, tired of speaking
He sighed, "Lunch?"
"Why do you have so many questions?" I quoted
"I'm just concerned!"
"Con—"
The door's ring belled, indicating someone opened the door. We both stood up.
A woman came with a kid, "Excuse me, I will leave my child for a while. I'll be back at night. Can you please take care of him? I know he's a bit old for here, but there's no place I can leave my son..."
"Yes of course"
"Thanks" she gave me her frightened child
"Ma'am, what's the name of the child?" I asked her
"Kyle" she smiled
"Ok, ma'am" I said and she looked at me and Edward then smiled
"You two look really great together"
"Oh no, ma'am" I protested, "We're not—"
As I was speaking, she looked down at her watch, "Okay got to go!"
"Hello" I greeted this handsome boy with brown eyes.
Kyle looked up at me with a shy smile. Oh! He has that beautiful dimple on his left cheek that made me smile too...
I asked him, "How old are you?"
"5"
"Oh, I see ... You're too big for this day care, but ... I'll promise we—"I looked at Edward "will take care of you"
Kyle didn't answer but he nodded.
"Have you eaten?" I asked Kyle. He shook his head. I eyed Edward
"I'll just grab some—lunch" Good
My brows met in confusion on what she said. Great together?! What the hell that does mean?! I sighed then played with the new baby boy, Kyle
EPOV
I rang the bell of the Swan's residence. I don't even know why I'm here. Maybe for... I grew tired of pressing the bell so I walked in.
Their house was not that big but convenient. I search for Em and Jasper.
"Em? Jaz?" I called loud
Bella came from downstairs—wearing short shorts and a sleeveless silk blouse. Her hair flowed down—messy. She came forward with a smile.
End of daydream –
I shook my head very hard! Erasing the picture in my mind! Why did I think of that?! Oh my! I slapped my cheeks until it hurts.
"Bro?!" I called again after I became conscious again
"In here!" a man's voice answered form the kitchen. I follow where the voice came.
"You're a life saver man!" Jasper came to me and hugged me
"Wha—"
"I love you man!" Em followed and hugged me. I pushed him away
"What the hell are you talking about?!" I said, straightening my shirt
"You can cook right?" Em trailed off
"And so?"
Em and Jaz eyed me with a smug, "COOK FOR US!"
"You're the best Edward!" Em said eating the food continuously
"Yeah, Edward you're the best!!" Jaz followed
"Shut up"
They laughed then Emmett paused, "Bro, If you're looking for Bella, she's not here" he paused, "She's at the day care"
"Day Care?"
"Yeah, taking over mom"
"Oh" should I go?
"Man, you should check on your girlfriend. You never know, maybe the babies she took care of are now flirting with her" Jaz teased
I laughed, "Shut up" I paused thinking if I should tell them or not, "She's not my girlfriend..."
They both coughed, "What?!"
"Yeah, we both have a deal to have a revenge on Mike"
"I thought you two fell finally for each other..." Em said helplessly
"That's very impossible..."
"Anyway, does your act works?" Jaz asked
"Yeah, you never saw the expression on Mike and Jess's faces when..." I remembered what happened last time
"When what?" Em asked eager to listen to my story
"That's just for the both of us..."
"Oh man! You're so unfair!"
"Ha-ha" I snorted, "Ok got to go" I said as I stood up
"Sure, sure" Em said and wave a goodbye
I started walking but Jasper asked, "Where are you going?"
Shoot, "Home" I said not bothering to look at them
"Ok, bye" he said, convinced
When I reach outside, I let out a sigh of relief. Then headed to ... I don't know where my feet will go. I must visit some babies today or just have a 'teasing time' with someone.
My hand paused at the knob of the day care. Choosing between opening it or just walk away home and I chose to...
As I opened the door, I greeted her with a bright smile. She seems very much surprise at my presence.
She sighed, "What are you doing in here?!"
He shrugged, "Nothing" even myself...
She closed my eyes tightly. I became confused. I walked towards her and ask is she's okay
She nodded and looked at me seriously, "Answer me properly, why are you here?"
I shrugged and teased her , "Are you the only person allowed in this place?"
My confusion grew more, "Where's the 'Lioness Bella' I've known?"
She faced me again and said, "Look, I grew tired of being very reluctant about you and—and being very cruel when it comes to you. I will be nice to you starting..." she paused, "now"
I forced a smile, "Ok, but I still don't understand"
She sighed, "Understand what?"
Where would the fun be? "You—I mean I'm used to hear your voice very irritated about me—"
"You want me to always boss you around and fight with you? In short you want us to always fight?"
"No I mean –Never mind" I walked towards the babies
I carried one then talk to him. I really love babies. At the corner of my eye I saw her watching me—laughing.
I looked at her and ordered, ""Why is it that you just are just standing there?! I thought you'll be in charge today?! Hurry up!"
"Hey!—" she shouted but didn't stopped what she was about to say. I bit my lip to stop my smile.
She called my name.
"Yes?" I answered.
"Why is it that you seems to be so—enjoy or happy and comfortable with children?"
Is that a question? "'Coz I love babies... they're very innocent"
She snorted, "Yeah, in their innocence they don't know what they're supposed to do"
I laughed at her, she's the girl here and she's the one who hate babies, "You hate them?"
She nodded awkwardly, "Kind of"
I cradled the baby in my arm, "You know, you passed and came from being a baby. So just understand them. It's no big deal when you take care of them. Someday soon, you will have your own"
She laughed and stopped, "You are thinking of 'family' now? I mean at the very young age?"
"Yeah, what's wrong with that?"
"Nothing... But don't you think that it's a little bit early to think of your future?"
"Bella" I can't help sighing her name, "It's good to know what you want right now"
She crawled closer to me, my heart thumped fast and I can't breathe. What's wrong with me?!! "What exactly do you want?"
I looked down at her then looked away, "Uhmmm, to have a family, a decent job, a simple home." I shrugged. And also to be with the girl I love, words I wanted to add but I bet she'll just laugh at me.
Next thing is the cutest thing I've ever seen. Her lips pouted while nodding.
I smiled, "How about you?""
"Me?" she questioned, "Don't know yet"
She needed some lectures, "Here you go"
"I don't know how to carry one!" she protested
I sighed then moved behind me, "This way" I pulled my right hand, "You have to support his back, and—" I pulled her left hand behind the baby's head, "This other hand should go behind his head" as I looked down at her, I was surprised on what I'd just done. My arms wrapped around her. She cleared her throat and slowly I pulled my arms off.
"Oh, sorry" I muttered
She nodded, "This is not that... hard"
"Told you"
"How long will you be here?" I suddenly asked realizing that we've been here for hours.
"Until they're all gone—when they're parents get them" I nodded.
"How did you know I'm here?"
Uh – oh "Uhmmm..." I thought for a reason, "I went to your house and your brothers said you are here"
"Ok ..." she paused, "Why are you at my house?"
My eyes widened, I have to be calm, "Because—why have you so many questions?!"
"I was just—"she paused "Nothing"
I looked down at my watch and saw that it's already past lunch time, "Have you eaten?"
She shook her head
"Breakfast?" a shook of head again as her response,
I sighed, "Lunch?"
"Why do you have so many questions?" she quoted
"I'm just concerned!" There, I've said it!
"Con—"
The door's ring belled. We both stood
A woman came with a boy, "Excuse me, I will leave my kid for a while. I'll be back at night. Can you please take care of him? I know he's a bit old for here, but there's no place I can leave my son..."
"Yeah of course" Bella responded
"Thanks" She gave Bella the boy
"Ma'am, what's his name?"
"Kyle" she smiled
"Ok, ma'am" Bella said politely. The woman looked at the both of us.
"You two look really great together" Really? I thought with a smile
"Oh no, ma'am" Bella disagreed "We're not—"
As she was speaking, the woman took a peek on her watch "Okay got to go!" she wave goodbye and got out of the Day care
"Hello" she greeted, Kyle
Kyle looked up at her with a shy smile. Bella returned that smile!
She asked him, "How old are you?"
"5"
"Oh, I see ... You're too big for this day care, but ... I'll promise we—" she looked at me, "will take care of you"
Still, Kyle didn't answer but he nodded.
"Have you eaten?" she asked Kyle. He shook his head. Bella eyed me and I know what that means .
"I'll just grab some—lunch" I walked out from the door.
How come she's more concerned at the boy?! Hey hey hey! Why am I angry? Why does it matter much?! Agghhh! I shouted in my head.
After I bought foods I went straight to the day care. I found Kyle and Bella playing happily—playing peek-a-boo. I dropped the plastic on the floor and they both looked at me.
"Come here, baby" she told Kyle and took his hand, "Let's eat!" they both stood and run towards me.
"What are these?" she asked scanning the plastic.
I knelt beside her, "Food? What do you expect?"
She rolled her eyes at me and said loudly, "Just asking!"
I looked away then a woman from the office came out.
"Is there any problem here?"
Me and Bella stood up. "No ma'am" she paused, "This is Edward. He came here hours ago"
"Oh, I see" she smiled at me then shut the door. Bella hit my rib by her elbow.
"Ow!" I gritted through my teeth rubbing my rib, "I thought you'll be nice to me?!"
"You made me do that to you!" Kyle pulled her shirt that made her look down.
"What's the problem?" she asked lowering her face at his level. His stomach made a loud noise.
"Oh" she said and looked back to me again.
"Here is his'" I said searching for what I bought for him.
I give him his food, "Thank you" he said and I nodded
"For you" I said giving her a salad.
"Me?"
Huh? "Don't you like it?"
She shook her head, "Not that. Why did you bought me something"
I sighed, "Is that a question?"
"Obviously" she said plainly
I sighed again, "Because I bet that you're hungry"
"This is new" Kyle ran towards the mat.
"What's new? The food?"
She bit her lip, irritatedly, "I mean—" she said in a loud voice then turned softly, "I mean, this is new. You were concerned about me"
"Just eat" I answered resisting of answering her.
I turned my head to the play mat.
"Why are the babies lessened?" I noticed. Only 3 babies are left
"Because their parents get them—of course"
I sighed and minded what I'm eating—chicken yum.
"You like?" I offered her
She looked up at me, her expression shy with confusion.
"Thanks" She reached out but I pulled my hand higher.
"Huh?" she asked
"Open your mouth, A" I said
"What?!" my hand inches from her mouth, "Don't?!" she pushed my hand away
"No, say A" I tried again. This time I held her cheek forcing her mouth to open. She has no choice so she opened her mouth.
"Very good"
"Shut up" she said while chewing
I smiled to myself.
The night came. Only Kyle was the one left. Even Ms. Bettina left too. A few minutes ago, a woman came to get baby Raymart. She glared at us. I bet she's thinking that we're a married couple.
Kyle yawned loudly.
"Are you sleepy?" asked Bella. Kyle nodded, his eyelids closing but he keeps on opening them up.
"Come here" she opened her arms for him. Kyle crawled closer to her and nestled in her arms. She spread legs. Kyle sat at her lap, his head resting on her chest. After a few seconds Kyle has slept.
I had peeked Bella at my side. She was sleepy too.
"Sleepy?"
"A bit"
"Then sleep"
She yawned, "I can't" she moved her arms, indicating Kyle.
I spread my long legs and tap my thighs twice. She became confused.
"Rest your head here"
"Why?"
I sighed, "I thought you're sleepy?!"
"But—"
"Sleep"
"O-Ok" she said. She wake Kyle first then rested her head on my thighs. She pulled Kyle beside her. Kyle rested his head on her chest—her arms wrapped around him.
"Thanks" she muttered sleepily.
"Sleep" I answered. She closed her tired eyes then fell asleep. I suddenly hummed a lullaby that came from nowhere. But I liked it.
I absentmindedly reached out and stroked her silky hair that was ponytailed. Next her smooth cheeks with the back of my hand, her nose, lastly her soft pink lips. How would if feel like if I pressed mine to hers? I asked myself. I shut my eyes tightly, What the—!!!!!!! I shouted in my head. Unexpectedly, I heard her voice. I abruptly opened my eyes. I looked at her—she was asleep. I became confused. I waited again, then her lips parted.
"No, don't... I'll kill you" she mumbled. My eyes grew wide, I tried not to laugh.
She moaned, "Shut up" I laughed silently...
"I Love you ... " I felt like my heart stopped beating. Who is in her dreams? Those three words strucked me. Sure, there are many girls who said it to me—straight. But this is different, and I don't know why ...
Suddenly Kyle's mom came.
"Oh, sorry. Good evening. I would like to get Kyle" she said
"Wait," I shake Bella's shoulder lightly.
"Bella, Bella,"
"Huh?" she answered
"Kyle's mom's here"
She opened her eyes and then shook Kyle gently. Kyle woke up.
"Sorry if I'm late" Kyle's mom apologized, Kyle run towards her.
"No ma'am it's okay. We really enjoy the day with him" Bella said politely
"Oh thanks for that. I guess we'll leave now. Thank you very, very much. Bye" Kyle's mom waved a goodbye, so is Kyle.
"Bye! Be safe!" Bella waved too and they were gone.
Bella stretched with a yawn.
"Had a great sleep?" I teased.
"A bit"
"Who's in your dream?"
She looked up at me, "Huh?"
"Who's in your dream?"
She thought for a while, "I forgotten" she picked up her body bag and started walking, "Are you gonna stay here, overnight?!"
"Oh" I stood up, realizing that she's now near the door and about to turn off the lights.
She turned off the lights and locked the door. We walked side by side.
"You didn't answer my question"
"What is it?"
"Who's in your dream?"
She sighed, "Like I said, I don't know. I forgotten, okay?"
"Is that possible?!"
"Oh yes it is" she said
"It is not!"
"It is! Why are you so pushy!" we stopped from walking
"I heard you"
"Huh?"
I sighed, "I heard you talking"
She gasped, "WHAT?!"
"Yeah" I smiled
"WHAT DID YOU HEAR?!"
"Uhmmm... Let's see..." I tapped my index finger on my chin, "You said, 'I love you'"
Her yes grew wider, "I did?!" I nodded
"Sorry that doesn't help. Like I said, I don't remember anything. And that's final" she walked fast, leaving me behind
"Hey!" I called, "I am just curious"
"Whatever" she muttered
We're now on the porch of her house.
"I guess you can leave now"
"Oh yeah, right" won't she say bye? Or be safe?!Or just goodnight?!
"Goodbye" she said and opened the door. I just stood there, waiting for her to shut it.
"Goodnight!" she shouted a bit loud, her back facing me. Then she shut it.
I smiled to myself and made my way home.
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