Sorry it to so long…
We decided to leave the next day and get back to the house. But Edward promised me that we would come back again before the baby was born.
I tried to help him pack but he wouldn't let me. So I just grabbed a pretzel from the bag and started to snack on it while he finished packing the bags in the car.
"Bella, are you ready to go?" Edward yelled from outside.
"Yep," I yelled back.
I ran out to where Edward was waiting and he pulled me onto his back gently. I wrapped my arms around his neck and let the breeze whip at my face as he ran. He let me down from his back and I slipped into the car. As I sat down there was a cramping feeling in my lower abdomen. I grabbed my stomach and breathed through it. I looked up hoping Edward didn't notice but he wasn't there.
"Edward?" I called.
"Right here." he called. I looked over to where he was putting bags in the trunk.
Thank god, he didn't notice.
"Ready?" he asked as he started the engine.
"Yeah, I just want to go home." I said.
"Really? Are you feeling okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. I just miss everyone," I lied; I just wanted to lie down and sleep.
"Bella, we were only gone for a day and your home sick." he laughed.
I just ignored him and closed my eyes. I don't think I really fell asleep, but it seemed like seconds later when we drove up to the house. I ran out of the car ands collapsed onto the sofa where Emmett was playing video games.
"Hey little sis, how's my nephew or niece doing?" he pulled me into a bone crushing hug.
"Emmett, I can't breathe." I gasped.
"Sorry, I always do that." he said as he let me go.
"Emmett, don't hurt her," I was surprised to see Rosalie as she pulled me into a much gentler hug.
"How are you feeling?" she asked.
"Fine, I just can't wait for all these symptoms to be done and over with."
"Do you want anything to eat?" she asked.
"I'm okay right now. I think I just want to lie down."
"Okay, are you feeling okay?" she asked again.
"Yes, I'm fine. I'm just really tired." I sighed.
I stepped away from Rosalie a little and waddled around her to slowly climb up the stairs. I walked by Carlisle's office and decided that it was better to tell him than Edward. I took a deep breath and knocked lightly.
"Come in," He said from behind the thick door.
I pushed the door opened and found him sitting at his desk reading a book. He looked up and smiled when he saw me enter.
"What can I do for you Bella?"
"I… um, have a question." I mumbled.
"What can I help you with?" He sat his book aside and motioned for me to sit down, which I did.
"I've been having a bad cramp lately and I don't know what it is."
"What do you mean a cramp?" he asked seriously.
"I don't know, almost like a sharp pain in my lower abdomen."
"Bella, how long have you been feeling this?"
I shrugged, "I felt it this morning an once the other day."
He got up out of his chair and came over to me and felt my forehead and pushed up against my stomach. I gasped.
"Does that hurt?" he asked.
"No I just…" Carlisle cut me off.
"Does Edward know about this?" he asked.
"No and please don't tell him; I don't want him to worry."
"I promise I won't tell him, but I don't know what it could be. Walking around and fresh air might help," he suggested.
"Okay, thank you," I stood up and gave him a hug.
"No problem just let me know if you feel it again."
I nodded as I walked out of the room, shutting the door behind me. I turned around and was face to face with Edward.
"Are you alright? I didn't know where you went," he asked concerned.
"I'm fine, can we go for a walk. I want some fresh air."
"Sure," he grabbed my hand and helped lead me down the stairs and out the door. Emmett looked our way curiously.
"Where you guys going?" he asked.
"For a walk." I told him.
"Can I come?" he bounced.
"Sure, Emmett." Edward laughed and Emmett ran out the door.
Edward placed a hand on the small of my back as we walked through the woods. Emmett was walking beside me just looking at the sky. Edward was the first to talk.
"Carlisle said that we can probably find out the sex of the baby tomorrow and I know that you want to start shopping."
"I hope it's a boy so I can teach him how to play football." Emmett said.
"I hope it's a boy, too. It'll be nice to have a mini Edward" I laughed
"Bella, I bet…" Edward stopped short and looked around the woods.
"What is it?" I asked worried.
"Edward are you okay, bro?" Emmett asked
Just before Edward could answer either one of us a shadow came out through the trees and Edward instinctively pulled me behind himself and Emmett stepped in front of Edward.
"Bella there you are baby." Wait, I know that voice!
"Mike, is that you?" I asked.
"Yeah, it's me. Did you miss me?" He staggered lightly on his feet.
"Mike, are you drunk?" I walked towards him but Edward's arm was restraining me from getting to close.
"Mike, I think you should go now!" Edward roared as he stepped toward Mike.
"You're not the boss of me, Cullen. I'm just taking what's mine.
I stepped away from Edward and Emmett and walked right up to Mike.
"And what is yours, Mike?"
"You and that baby should be mine.
"Well I'm not and I think it would be best if you left," I started to walk back but Mike grabbed my arm. Hard.
"Mike let go of me, you're not thinking clearly. You're drunk." His grip tightened.
Edward and Emmett moved forward to grab me but Mike grabbed me from behind. I could smell the beer on him and it was making me nauseous.
"Come on Bella, tell him you love me"
"Mike let her go!" Edward cautioned.
"Take one step and I hurt her." Mike yelled.
"Mike I can't breathe." I chocked and struggled in his grasp.
As soon as I said those words everything happened so fast. Edward moved behind Mike and I felt his grip on my neck loosen. I somehow ended up being thrown to the other side of the woods just before Emmett caught me. I felt my arm scrape against a branch and I cried out in pain.
"Bella, are you hurt?" Emmett asked worriedly.
"My…my…arm" I cried.
"Oh god, you're bleeding. Edward!"
Edward came out of nowhere and crouched beside me. He took my arms in his hands before looking towards Emmett.
"Go and get Carlisle." Edward said.
Emmett ran off and Edward ripped off his shirt and placed it over the cut while applying pressure. I continued to cry out of fear and I couldn't seem to stop.
"Shh, Bella, you're okay." He repeated over and over again.
"What if he comes back?" I mumbled.
Edward growled. "Bella you safe, he can't touch you."
I nodded my head and leaned up against my knees. I heard rustling form the tress and I tensed up. Edward noticed me tense and turned around.
"Relax. It's just Carlisle."
Carlisle had his medical bag in his hand and when he looked down at my tear-stained face he stared shocked.
"What happened?" he asked.
Edward explained what happened but I didn't focus on him. My eyes trailed to the surrounding trees, looking anxiously for any sign of movement. I screamed when I saw the nearby bush move. Edward and Carlisle's eyes followed mine and I swear I felt Edward pull me an inch closer. Of course I over-reacted. A little squirrel jumped out of the bush with an acorn in its mouth.
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
"Carlisle, what's wrong with her?" he asked while stroking my hair.
"She's in shock." he said simply.
Carlisle bent down next to me and Edward pulled me into his lap so he could reach me better. Carlisle pulled out some cleaning stuff and started rubbing it over my cut.
"It's not that deep, so you won't need stitches." he told me.
I was grateful for that. After he cleaned it he wrapped it in layers of gauze. Then stepped away from me.
"Bella, I want you home and in bed resting. All that stress can't be good for the baby."
"Carlisle's right, let's get you home." Edward reached down to pick me up and, for once, I didn't care.
He looked down at me terrified but I just wrapped my arms around his neck and closed my eyes. I felt the wind against my face and all I wanted was to go to sleep with Edward next to me. Usually the trip back to the Cullen mansion was quick, but today it seemed to be taking forever. When we finally made it back Edward placed me on the couch and the living room became very crowded.
"Oh dear Bella, what happened?" Esme asked.
I was so tired of hearing that. Edward explained it again and everyone gasped. Alice came over a pulled me into a hug.
"Bella, I'm so sorry. It was a split decision. I didn't see what he was going to do." she cried.
"Alice, it's okay. I'm okay, really. I'm just a little shaken up and tired. I'm just going to head to bed."
She nodded and when I made a move to stand up Edward and Alice both hovered over me.
"I got it, I'm fine. Edward can you make me some tea please." I asked sadly.
"Of course, love. Go on upstairs and I'll be right there."
He kissed me real quick on the cheek and sprinted into the kitchen. I sighed and trudged slowly up the steps and into our room. I quickly changed into a nightgown. Shorts and tank tops were starting to get uncomfortable. I slid into bed and pulled the covers over myself and waited for Edward.
"Here you go, love." Edward appeared in the doorway with my tea.
"Thank you," I said as I patted the bed next to me.
He obliged and took the empty space next to me. He pulled me into his arms as I took a sip of tea. It felt heavenly as it ran down my throat.
"Bella, I promise you that Mike will never get anywhere near you again."
"I know that Edward and I trust you."
"Good, because I don't know what I've done to deserve your trust," he mumbled.
"Edward, of course I trust you, and don't you ever think otherwise!" I yelled.
"Bella, just look at what's happened today!" He yelled back pointing at my arm.
"Yeah, if you weren't there I would have been hurt worse. Who knows the things that Mike must have been planning on?"
"Bella, if you had gotten hurt any worse I might have just about killed him. I can't believe he has the nerve to lay his hand on you."
"Can we just not talk about it again tonight, please?" I begged while closing my eyes.
"You're right, I'm sorry. All this arguing can't be good for you or the baby. We'll worry about it again in the morning," he gave in.
"Thank you," I yawned.
"I love you," he said as he placed a kiss on my lips.
"As I love you," I smiled.
"And I love our baby," he lifted up my nightgown and kissed my bare stomach.
"Me too," and with that I fell into a much needed slumber.
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