Chapter 8: Long Lost
(Bella POV still)
It is the morning of our wedding and I'm crying.
"Bella, hon, what is the matter?"
"I think I am just so happy."
Edward rubbed my back, trying to comfort me. He also hummed my lullaby; he knew how it soothed me. I started to calm down and he gently kissed me on the forehead. I then thought of the little child that was inside of him.
"Edward, I want to know if the baby is a boy or girl."
"It's too early for that. Maybe Alice will be able to tell us."
"I hope it's a girl."
"Me too, although I would be happy either way."
"I still don't understand why you got pregnant instead of me."
"Carlisle doesn't have the slightest clue. It is easier for me in a way, since I wouldn't have to protect you more, plus, I am stronger."
"I guess it is better, but that is one experience I'm missing out on."
"Like I said, you are going to miss out on a lot of things. You want to change your mind?"
"No! Never. It's all worth it."
"Oh, I forgot to tell you that Charlie called."
"What did he say?"
"He said that he wanted to talk to you."
"Where's the phone?"
"Kitchen."
I ran off into the kitchen, searching for the phone. It wasn't hard to find. I picked it up and quickly dialed the number.
"Hello?" Must have been Charlie.
"Hey Charlie. Edward told me you called."
"Yes I did. I have some news."
"Well….?"
"Renee has arrived… and she brought a guest."
"YAY! She's here! Can I talk to her? And who did she bring either than Phil?"
"Well she's asleep. She brought your sister, Bells."
"My sister? Since when?"
"Yeah. It turns out that after you were born, she was pregnant again before she left. I had no idea until now."
"Why has she hidden her from me?"
"I don't know. I tried asking her and she said it was for your own good….."
"But…..but…… that doesn't make any sense. Do you know where she was all this time?"
"No. You are going to have to discuss this with your mother."
"Okay. Love you, bye."
"Love you too, Bells."
He hung up and all I wanted to do was cry. I sunk down onto the floor and bawled. How could she? I've always wanted a sister and she kept her away from me? Edward rushed over to me.
"Bella what's wrong, my love?"
"I have a sister."
"Well then why are you crying?"
"Renee hid her from me for all these years."
"Why?"
"I don't know. Charlie said I should talk to her, but I don't want to."
"I think you should call her."
He rubbed my back again, and held me close to his chest. He reached up for the phone and handed it to me. I dialed the number again and someone picked up. Sounded like Charlie.
"Hello?"
"Hi Charlie. It's Bella. Can I talk to Renee?"
"Sure. I think she may be awake now."
It was a very long pause.
"Hello?" a familiar voice said.
"Hello. Is this Renee?"
"Yes."
"Hi mom. I've missed you."
"I've missed you, too."
"Mom, we need to talk."
"I know. I've been meaning to tell you."
"Why'd you wait all these years? Why, mom, why?"
"I don't know. I guess that I didn't want Charlie to know."
"Why? He would have loved to have another child, mom, you know that."
She didn't say anything.
"Where was she all these years?"
"With your grandmother in New York."
"What is her name?"
"Lauren Ashley Swan."
"Is she coming to the wedding?"
"Only if you want her to."
"I do. Why wouldn't I want to meet the sister I've been longing to have?"
"Hmmh. Well I'll bring her. You do have plenty of seats, right?"
"Yes, mom. Edward's yard is huge."
"Ok, well, I have to go. Love you."
"Love you, too. Bye."
I hung up the phone and sat in Edward's kitchen, just thinking. I couldn't believe that I had a sister, but I was also kind of mad at Renee for not telling me. Edward just looked at me and then smiled.
"Bella, love, I think we should start getting ready now."
"Ok."
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What do you think? Come on people, i need advice.
