Impending Consequences

Chapter 7

Coming Together

BPOV

I truly thought that things hadn´t gone as bad as they could of, that´s why I couldn´t fathom why Edward reacted the way he did. Mixed signals, he just loved to send mixed signals. Well I don´t want to interpret them. I don´t even want to try because if I get them wrong and he doesn´t want either of us I will be done, and I can't do that to Carlie. She needs me and I refuse to let her down.

As soon as he left the room Alice came dancing downstairs. She grabbed my arm and started pulling towards one of the couches near the stairs.

¨Oh Bella, don´t fret about Edward.¨ She said as she sat by my side. ¨You know, Jasper and Emmett are talking some sense into him as we speak.¨ she giggled. While he finishes with his depression mode you need to get your ideas straight.¨ she finished.

I turned towards where Carlisle and Esme had been sitting. ¨Where did they go? ¨I asked not knowing.

¨They left to their room to change her.¨ Alice told me in a sweet voice.

¨Oh, okay.¨ I stammered. ¨ let me go to the bathroom quickly and I´ll meet you all here in a bit.¨ I continued.

¨I see you have to get some things out so I already took the liberty of informing everyone to down in ten minutes.¨ Alice said with a smile while patting my back. ¨Bella trust me on this. Things are going to be perfect.¨ she continued. ¨Now hurry so we can get this show on the road.¨

Exactly ten minutes later I was walking back into the living room and sitting on an ottoman next to the window. Carlisle and Esme came into the room with Carlie changed and wide awake.

¨Here let me give her a bear hug dad.¨ Emmett smiled and wiggled his eye brows at Carlisle. Carlisle put her in his giant hands. ¨Son if you so much as harm a hair on her head I will turn you to ashes.¨ Carlisle told Emmett in a low menacing voice.

I trusted Emmet entirely with Carlie, because I knew how much he loved her already.

¨Gees, Dad, just kidding, ¨ Emmett rolled his eyes. ¨and I thought Edward was melodramatic.¨ at this everyone laughed.

After the exchange took place I just sat and waited for somebody to initiate the conversation but nothing happened. Several minutes happened before I cleared my throat.

¨So, does anybody have any questions for me.¨ I asked looking straight at Jasper who was now sitting next to Alice.

¨The obvious question right now would be how; Bella.¨ Jasper sent me a wave of curiosity.

¨Well, I guess I should start at the beginning since a lot has happened since you all left.¨ I took a deep breath with my eyes closed. I then felt another wave hit me but this time it was calm and serenity which engulfed me. I opened my eyes slowly and smiled at Jaspers direction. ¨Thanks Jasper.¨

¨After you all left that day I went into shock. For about two weeks I refused to eat properly and hardly ever slept. I just couldn´t fathom how Edward could leave me after what had happened between us the night before.¨ I continued while everyone gave Edward dirty looks. ¨Charlie was devastated along with me. During the third week I fell down the stairs in the morning. Well I got a ride to the hospital yet again.¨ this time Emmett snickered. ¨That is how I found out I was pregnant, during the routine exams.¨ my voice faltered but I continued.

¨I told Charlie before we went home. There was no hiding this. I knew it was going to be hard but hey life would most likely continue, right.¨ Tears started rolling down my cheeks and Jasper got up and handed me some tissues. He kneeled to my level and put his hands on my knees. ¨Bella I´m sorry for everything, if it wasn´t for me everything would of turned out fine.¨ Jasper had creases on his forehead and for the first time he looked a lot older. ¨Jasper don´t blame yourself. I don´t blame you so you shouldn´t either.¨ I got up from the ottoman and gave him a hug. ¨Now please let me continue or otherwise I won´t be able to later.¨

¨I was having a baby. Edwards's baby was going to be the joy and life of my life. A switch turned in my brain and for the first time in three weeks I felt like living life.¨ I cleaned all the tears completely from my face before continuing. ¨Needless to say Charlie was very disappointed with me but he quickly got over it. I wish things could have been easier on poor Charlie. You see a month later he was shot down during a robbery at the gas station there in Forks.¨ I said with just above a whisper. Alice got up from the couch she was sitting in and took me by the hands. She pulled me up and hugged me hard. Happy, pouncy, bouncy Alice was tearlessly crying on my shoulder. ¨Alice I am sorry. I know you cared for my dad.¨ I didn´t know how I was supposed to console her.

¨Oh Bella, I can´t believe it. I am so, so sorry. I didn't know any of this.¨ she said between sobs.

¨Alice I know you are sorry just like I know everyone of you guys are but you see he isn´t dead. He was badly hurt. He was hospitalized for a month. When he was discharged he said he wanted to enjoy his life. He retired right after the incident. He sold the house and went to live in the reservation with Sue, but that´s another story.¨ I giggled.

¨Oh Bella, ¨ Alice hugged me again.

¨Okay now let me finish. Then you can hug me all you want.¨ I continued as soon as Alice got back in her own seat.

¨ I took my GED during this time. I figured going back to school would be a drag so I decided to get it over and done with as soon as possible.¨ I continued as Rosalie handed me a bottle of water for me to drink. ¨Thanks Rosalie, I needed that.¨

¨I quickly figured that the pregnancy wasn´t as normal as others. I started develop weird cravings like raw meat.¨ I took another sip of the water and continued. ¨The pregnancy was pretty normal beyond that though.¨ Jacob and I started a great friendship during this time. We hung out a lot and then he and the pack helped me find a place down in Seattle.¨

¨Why would you move? Edward asked suddenly.

¨Well, the pack started going on patrols after a nomad crossed the line. It took three months but they eventually got all three of them. Not before killing Jessica and Embry.¨

¨What? ¨Edward almost screamed.

¨Embry imprinted on Jessica when you guys left. That night they were out with some other kids on an outing. The pack never suspected it since they hadn´t gotten any new leads to suggest they were still around. Embry did what he could to protect everyone but in the end they killed Jessica and Embry was hurt too badly. He died that same night.¨ I sighed heavily.

¨Look, I need a break. Carlie needs to be fed. Can we take a break? ¨ I asked.

¨You don´t need to ask.¨ Carlisle said as he got up and started to walk out of the room. ¨We´ll give you some space so you can feed Carlie.¨

Emmett which was still holding Carlie placed her in my arms. ¨As soon as you´re done with her I call jibs.¨ he said and laughed as he walked with Rosalie in his arms.

¨Sure Emmett, you can call jibs on her whenever you want.¨ I stated to him as the room nearly emptied leaving only Carlie Edward and I.

¨Can I stay? ¨ Edward asked.

¨Sure, ¨ I answered him. I quickly unbuttoned my shirt and undid my bra in the front and nestled Carlie to feed. ¨Can you cover me with that little sheet over there please.¨

He covered us quickly and sat on the edge of the ottoman with me. ¨You know Bella, I can´t believe how lucky I am to have you here right now. I can´t begin to tell you how happy I am to be living this right now even though I should have been with you from the beginning.¨ He stammered. ¨I´m so sorry for everything Bella.¨

¨Well don´t be just be here for her now. Whatever happened between us doesn´t have to be an impediment for you to be in Carlie´s life. I continued.

¨But I just don´t want to be in her life. I want to be part of yours just as well.¨ He looked into my eyes and I got lost in them. ¨Look Bella, I love you and I don´t want to let either of you out of my life again.¨

¨What? ¨ I said with tears again in my eyes.

¨ I said I love you.¨ He said with unshedable tears. ¨I love you Bella and I´m never letting you go again.¨