After Thanksgiving, a light snow started to fall over La Push. The trees and bushes were topped with soft while snow, making them look like frosted cupcakes and popsicles. I started Christmas shopping for Jacob on my breaks at work, and I suspected he was too, since I saw him leave once too, right before I did. I bought him some new clothes, a new tool set and tool box, car cleaning stuff, supplies and decorations for his car, and more.
Sometimes, I stayed home for bed rest. I'd been having heartburn, indigestion, headaches, congestion, leg cramps, backaches, and forgetfulness. But I'd been having less mood swings thankfully, which Jacob was also thankful for. I was eating a lot, though; I went to McDonald's one day on my lunch break and ordered a Big Mac with a large fry, coke, and chocolate milkshake.
Jacob put up the tree in the corner of our living room a couple weeks before Christmas. He also put the tree topper on, helped me hang ornaments, and decorate. He even put up the lights outside along the edge of the roof.
On Christmas Eve, we had dinner at Sam and Emily's with the pack. We had roasted chicken with baked potatoes, corn, and buttered rolls, while watching A Christmas Story. That night, when we got home, I put Jacob's presents under the tree, and he put mine under it. As we went to sleep that night, I couldn't help but feel this was going to be one of our best Christmases ever.
We woke up early to open our presents. Jacob loved his gifts that I got him, including that new cologne he'd been begging for.
"Now, here, open this one," Jacob said, putting an arm around me and handing me a small rectangular package. I tore off the wrapping paper and opened the box hastily. Inside was a carved wooden frame with swirled designs on it. And inside the frame was a picture of me and Jacob; we were in the woods, laughing at something out of the frame, and I was leaning against him. And attached to the frame was a golden heart locket. I opened it with trembling fingers, and inside was a small black and white photo of me sitting on the floor with Jacob in his wolf form. Next to that was a small messaged engraved into the gold. There was a heart at the beginning, and it said 'You Kno That I Love You', with another heart at the end.
"Oh my God, Jake," I whispered. I set down the box and threw my arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. "These are the best gifts I've ever gotten. Thank you so much!" I exclaimed, kissing his russet cheek.
"I'm glad you like them," he said, grinning. "Now I have one more surprise. Wait here, and I'll go get it out of the garage." I sat there, puzzled, as Jacob got up and trotted out the door. A minute later, I heard his approaching footsteps. "Close your eyes," he called. "And hold out your arms."
"Alright, I'm ready," I said, promptly taking my position. I heard him come in and felt something squirmy and soft get placed into my arms, along with a paper bag. I opened my eyes and gasped. In my arms was a squirming little Yorkie puppy and a bag full of dog stuff. The puppy had black, brown, and gray fur, and big brown eyes. He stretched his neck and licked my face. "Aww, Jake, he's so cute!" I said, lifting him up in my arms and hugging him. "Thank you so much! This has been the best Christmas ever!" I leaned over and gave him a soft kiss.
"You're welcome, Bella," he smiled. "I'm glad you like everything. What are you gonna name the little guy?"
"I think I'm gonna call him…" I thought for a moment, looking at my puppy, and then it hit me. "Benji!"
"Welcome to the family, Benji," Jacob laughed, ruffling Benji's fur on his head.
Suddenly, Jacob bolted up and stood stock still, his eyes wide and nostrils flared.
"Jacob, honey, what is it?" I asked, worried, clutching Benji to my chest.
"Vampire," he spat. "And a Cullen too." We lived close to the border of La Push and Forks, so if one of the Cullens ever came back, we'd be able to know, without them breaking the law.
"Let's get dressed and go see who it is," I suggested. Jacob nodded curtly, and we went to our room to get dressed. I put Benji's collar, coat, and leash on, and we walked to the forest. Jacob clutched my hand tightly the whole time. When we got to the trees, he stopped.
"There, behind that tree," he whispered. I slowly crept forward and peered around the tree.
"Alice," I whispered. Standing there, looking beautiful as ever and exactly the same, was Alice. She smiled and ran forward to hug me.
"Oh, Bella, I've missed you!" she cried, hugging me tightly. I gave her a hug back.
"I've missed you too," I said, pulling back and smiling.
"Edward heard through the grapevine, meaning he heard in people's minds, that you and Jacob are married and you're pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl," she chirped.
"Yeah, that's right," I smiled.
"Oh goody!" Alice cried, clapping her hands together. Then she noticed Benji at my feet. "Ooh, who is this little cutie?" she asked. Benji was hiding behind my legs.
"This is Benji," I said, crouching down and patting him on the head. "So, not to sound rude or anything, but why are you here? Is something wrong?"
"No, nothing's wrong," she said, stepping behind the tree and bending down. She emerged again, holding two bags. "When I heard about the babies, I told everyone. And they all agreed that we should give you gifts for the babies." She handed me the bags.
"Oh, Alice, you didn't have to," I said, gingerly taking the bags.
"I know, but I wanted to!" she cried, hopping up and down. "Now open them, please!" I pulled the tissue paper out and reached inside. I pulled out a wrist cuff, with the Cullen crest on it. "It's for the baby boy. What are you naming him anyway?"
"Jacob Noah," I grinned.
"Aww," Alice cooed. "Now, quickly, open the other one." I pulled the tissue paper out and gasped.
It was beautiful.
HERE'S YOUR NEXT QUESTION: WHAT SHOULD THE PIECE OF JEWELRY BE FOR THE GIRL?
A) Alice's necklace
B) Rosalie's pendant
C) Esme's bracelet
D) (what was supposed to be) Bella's ring
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