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Chapter 7
BPOV
I sat there stunned not really sure what to say to him. What he offered was a big deal. He wanted to be the father to my baby. That was a permanent attachment. Was I ready for that? Did I want that kind of commitment from him? Did he really know what he was offering?
I vaguely noticed my friends leaving. Edward was still sitting there quietly looking at me. I knew I had to speak, but what do I say?
"Umm Edward, wow. That is just too..."
He interrupted me "Bella, I know it seems sudden. Trust me I know, but I just feel really connected to you. I have feelings for you I have never felt before in my life. I care about you a lot more than I can even say. I am aware that it may not be how you are feeling towards me. But I do want a relationship with you and I am willing to go as slow as you need. But I want you to know I am also here for your baby. I am willing to make a commitment to both of you. Think about it for a few days. Either way I still want to be in your life."
"I care about you too Edward. It is strange how it seems like I have known for a long time but in reality it has only been a few sort days. You already mean a lot to me and I know I want you in my life... But I am just not sure I could saddle you with the responsibility of a child that is not yours. I mean do you really want to raise a child that is not part of you?"
"Many people have before." He became very still and quietly said "I know this to be true personally. I am adopted Bella. Carlisle and Esme Cullen are actually my adopted parents but that does not change the fact that they are my mom and dad and I love them. You do not have to be blood related to love a child and want to be their parent. My parents have shown me that."
I was filled with so many emotions hearing Edward speaking about being adopted.
"Oh Edward I didn't know..." I reach over and gave him a hug. We sat there for a few minutes just enjoying the closeness.
Edward gently broke the hug and looked down at me. "You see I know how it feels to be missing a parent. My biological mother tried to keep me. I was with her until I was 7. I have never known who my biological father was. I am thankful for the circumstances that created me and brought me to my mom and dad. I would love to have the chance to show your child that they have a dad that loves them and chose to be their parent. I know it is a lot to think about Bella, it is not something I am taking lightly. But it is your choice. I will abide by whatever you want to do. I'm just asking you to think about it. Ok?
I was still in shock over what he was proposing. Wow. He was willing to be connected to me for life with this baby. It was really overwhelming to think of. I must admit that it would be nice to have someone, more specifically Edward to lean on while raising my child. It is weird how fast I feel a connection to him. I already cannot imagine my life without him and we have only really known each other for a very short time. I really did not know what to say to him.
"Edward, you have me speechless. I really don't know what to say. I really am glad you shared that with me. You have given me a lot to think about. I still not sure what I am going to tell my father but ummm just thank you for the offer.
"Just thinking about it is all I can ask Bella. Thank you. I hate to say this but can you excuse me for a minute I have to call the office. I really was supposed to go in at 10am. I just want to make sure Dr. Bate can handle things today. I don't want to leave you today." He said looking sheepishly down at his lap.
"Of course! You don't have to stay; I don't want to be responsible for you not going to work really. "
"Bella I want to stay. Really. My boss will understand." He said with a wink.
Well duh! He 'boss' is his dad!
"OK then." I said suddenly feeling really shy, but I was secretly very happy that he wanted to spend more time with me. Edward went towards the hallway to make his call. I grabbed my purse from the floor near the couch and started looking for my cell. While I was scrounging for the phone I found the card Edward had given me with his phone number on it. I blush thinking back at how I felt when I saw he wanted he to call him anytime. Boy a lot has sure happened in the short time since I got this card. I found my phone and found that I had a couple of text messages. One from Alice and one from Jake. I opened the one from Jake first, it was sent a few minutes ago.
To: Bella
From: Jake
How u doin Bellaboo? What did you tell him??
Luv ya we will chat soon!
I smiled and hit the reply button
To: Jake
From: Bella
Doin ok. Shocked really. Thinking about it. That's all. Not decided yet.
Luv you too Jakey!
It was only a about a minute since I hit send and I heard the familiar tune signalling I had a response from him.
To: Bella
From: Jake
Yeah it is shocking. Promise no rash decisions. Really think about it please.
Ttyl gotta go to work.
To: Jake
From Bella
I know. I will.
Talk soon. Have fun at work.
As soon as I sent my reply I went to see what Alice's text said.
To: Bella
From: Alice
Good morning mommy to be Just wanted to say hi
Umm heard you had an overnight visitor! Girl we gotta talk!
CALL ME!!!
I knew I would pay for it later but I decided to ignore her text. I would talk with her later when I was not with Edward.
I got up and went over to the kitchen to start clearing up the breakfast mess. I could hear Edward talking on the phone. It sounded like he was talking to his dad.
I had almost gotten the dishes all cleaned when my home phone started ringing. I reached over to the wall it was hanging on in the kitchen and answered it. It was Edwards's office; apparently I forgot to schedule an appointment for next month to see him. I was speaking with Tanya the receptionist when Edward came back into the room. He watched as I wrote down my next appointment on a pad near the phone. He sat down at the island to wait for me to finish.
I hung up and turned back to look at him. "That was Tanya. I guess something had both of us distracted yesterday, we forgot to make my next appointment." I said with a grin.
Edward laughed and said "Hmmm I wonder what that could have been?" I went to stand in front of him with the island between us.
"I don't know. I just remember thinking how lucky I was to find out that the cute guy with these great pair of eyes I seen lately was actually now my doctor!" I smirked at him.
He laughed and then replied with "Well I definitely think a pair of gorgeous brown eyes had me distracted." I blushed and looked down shyly. God, I wondered if I could ever stop blushing in front of him! He came over to my side of the island and gave me a hug. It felt good to be in his arms. I felt like I didn't want to leave. Seems I have thought this quite a bit lately!
"Edward?"
"Yes Bella" he answered rubbing his hands down my back.
"Are you busy Saturday?" I asked while breathing in his intoxicating scent. I laid my head on his shoulder.
"Not really. I'm just going to be relaxing this weekend. Friday I am working at hospital until 6am Saturday morning."
"Oh, never mind then."
"What is it Bella? Tell me."
"Well I was just thinking maybe you could come with us to Forks.... but if you will be too tired, it's ok."
He lifted my head off his shoulder and made it so I was looking into his eyes. "Bella I would love to come." Then he kissed the top of my head and I smiled. "So I now have the rest of the day off thanks to my dad. What would you like to do?"
"Well, I know that Alice is chomping at the bit to talk to me so at some point I will have to call her. It seems someone told her I had an overnight visitor last night."
Edward chuckled. "Well I am going to have to go back to my apartment in a bit to change, you could call her then and come up and get me when you are done if you like."
"Sounds like a plan!" I grinned.
We stood there for a few more minutes just enjoying the closeness, when there was another knock on the door.
I broke away from his embrace and went to see to the door. I looked through the eye hole. Alice. I guess she could not wait for my reply. I pulled the door open and was literally attacked by a pixie! Laughing I loosened her grip on me "Alice! What are you doing here? I thought you were working today?"
"Oh, there was a problem with the fabric and Peter just couldn't work in those conditions so shop closed for today." She rambled. "And you never text me back!!!"
"I was actually going to be calling you in a few minutes." I answered her.
Edward suddenly appeared behind us "I guess this is my time to leave. See you later Bella?"
"Yes of course! I answered him. As far as I was concerned I was going to update Alice on everything then meet him like planned.
"OH! I did not mean to interrupt anything! I'm sorry!" Alice exclaimed.
"Don't worry Ali, Edward was planning to go back to his apartment to get changed and stuff. We are meeting up later. So I have time to chat with you before I get ready.
"Ok then." She said with a big smile on her face as she looked between Edward and me.
Edward walked closer to me as Alice quickly went into the living room to give us a bit of privacy. He put his hands on my shoulders and squeezed lightly. It was at this moment that I suddenly felt like I did not want him to leave. I wrapped my arms around his waist to bring him closer. I looked up into his eyes. It was amazing how comfortable we seemed with each other. My breath hitched as I realized his face was slowly coming closer to mine. His lip gently brushed mine then stayed still connected for a full minute. His hand came up to my cheek and his fingers lightly touched my cheek as he lifted his head away from mine. He whispered "Later." He moved towards the door, opening it and walked out.
The second the door shut Alice spoke "OK girl I want details!!!!" I had to laugh at her. She looked like she might burst if she did not find out the gossip about Edward and me. "So who was that gorgeous guy?"
Smiling I answered her "Well he's ummm my OB-GYN and ummm maybe the guy I am seeing... Oh Alice I am not really sure!"
"He is your doctor? WOW! How did he come to be in your apartment overnight then???"
So I explained to her about the late night walk, the diner and the breakfast this morning.
"OH and can you believe he is Em's Cousin!" I said finally finished the whole story.
"Wait! That was the Edward Cullen? Jazz has told me about him. The three of them used to play together as kids, until Edward started excelling in school and skipped a few grades. He is supposed to be a genius. He is the youngest person to become a doctor in Seattle. At 22 he was a full fledge doctor. And he is one of Seattle's most wanted Bachelors. Apparently no girl has caught his attention. Hmmm well it seems until now!!!! OH Bella you are so lucky!!"
"Wow Ali, how did you know all that about him?" I asked amazed that she knew so much about him.
"Well some of it was Jasper obviously, and some was from the Seattle Met Mag. They had an article awhile back about the top 10 bachelors in the city. It was very interesting. I believe Edward was number 4. He's quite the catch!" Alice was so excited she was talking really fast; I had to really concentrate on her words to hear them.
"Wow I had no idea." I started wondering what he would have seen in me if he could have anyone he wanted in Seattle. I mean I am just plain old pregnant Bella. Nothing special.
"Bella, don't be second guessing his interest in you! I can tell by the look in your eyes that is exactly what you are doing! From what you have told me he is interested and rightfully so! Furthermore I have never seen you look the way you were with him and when you talk about him. You light up!"
"Umm thanks Alice. I have never felt this way before. I just can't believe he actually wants me to tell my dad he is the father of my baby. I mean wow. That is serious. He seems so too good to be true. I don't know what to do Alice."
"Oh Bella." She said reaching over to squeeze my hand. We were now sitting side by side. "Just think about what you really want to do. No matter what Charlie is going to accept everything. It might take him a bit to mentally digest it all but it will turn out ok. I just know it."
"Yeah I know but I am still nervous. I'm not sure I want to put Edward through Charlie's rant. I mean we both know that he is going to be mad. And if I say Edward is the father Charlie is going to go off on him! Especially since I have never mentioned Edward to him before." I put my face into my hands and slumped forward.
"So tell Charlie that you had a one night stand with the result of the pregnancy. You cannot find the guy but have recently started seeing Edward, who is aware of the whole situation and is willing to step up as your baby daddy. That way Edward looks like the good guy, your dad should be happy with that."
I pondered that for a minute and said "Alice that might work! Although he won't be happy with the thought of my having a one night stand but the idea that I found someone that care enough to stick my me in this could help!"
I was feeling somewhat better about it all but I would still have to talk to Edward about it. I still could not believe he offered. "Alice I have to get ready. Edward wants me to meet him up at his apartment soon."
"Oh I can help you find something to wear. What are you guys doing today?" She was positively beaming at the thought of playing Bella Barbie with me.
"I'm not sure Alice. Nothing special I am sure. No need to go overboard!" One thing I never looked forward to was being Alice's fashion guinea pig!
"Ok. Ok. I get it. You go into the shower and I will look through your closet. Meet ya in your room!" With that she got up and skipped to my room. Shaking my head at her I made my way to the bathroom and started my shower.
EPOV
When I left Bella's apartment I could hear Alice pounce on her wanting to know details. I had to smile at that. I wondered what Bella would tell her. That started me wondering what Bella considered me to be to her. Was I her boyfriend? We would definitely have to have a talk about this later! Instead of taking the elevator up the two floors I decided to take the stairs. I took them 2 at a time. I reached my floor in no time, quickly walking down the hall to my apartment. As soon as I reached my door and arrived inside, I went directly to the bathroom to have my shower.
I was tiding up my apartment after I was clean from my shower and dress in a fresh pair of jeans and my t-shirt Emmet gave me that says "Trust Me, I'm A Doctor" when my cell started beeping. Grabbed it off the coffee table where I left it before my shower.
I did not recognise the number, wondering who it was I clicked to read the message
To: Edward
From: 206-285-8891
It's Bella. What's ur apt #?
I smiled and remembered that I forgot to give it to her. I had only told her that my place was 2 floors above hers. I saved her number to my phone and sent a reply.
To: Bella
From: Edward
742 see you soon
E xo
She must have already been on my floor because 30 seconds later there was a knock on my door.
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