SURPRISE! I'm in this amazing mood and I wanted to give you all the rest of the women's outing! Enjoy!
While we let the kids play, each of the women gives a little bit of their back story. The Cullens seem to be the average American family. They grew up with lots of fighting and love. Esme says she would rather raise seven boys than girls. That gives me hope that Liam won't be too much to handle as he gets older. She said the girls just about killed each other and she just let them have at it. Jess and Emily are the closest of the sisters. Like Edward said, Tanya is miserable in her marriage and hates to talk to whoever is happy with their life. Nessie, I am told, is the rebellious one. They said if it was the wrong thing to do, she did it. It now made sense why she is with Jacob. I wonder if he even told her the truth about Liam. I highly doubt it.
I'm not really paying attention to the people around us. I can hear Liam playing, so I'm not too concerned about where he is. I am still picking at my food when Esme's smile grows. I cock my head to the side as she starts to speak.
"Well, fancy meeting you here," Esme says. Just as I turn my head, a set of lips land on the corner of my mouth.
"Hey," Edward says as he sits next to me in Liam's seat. I don't say anything back to him as he starts to eat the ice cream that is left in Liam's cup.
"Do you want something to eat?" Esme asks, getting to her feet. He waves her off telling her to sit as he starts eating my fries.
"Liam, are you done eating?" Edward yells throughout the play space.
"Yesh, wub you," he says, running past the table.
"Love you, kid," he says loudly.
"I think I'm dreaming," Emily replies as she pinches her arm.
"Whatever," Edward mumbles. "Don't stop talking on my part."
"Fine, when Edward was five he had an obsession with his penis," Esme says seriously as Edward chokes.
"Mom, come on!"
"I'm pretty sure he still does," I say, making everyone laugh.
"So you have been talking about me the whole time?" Edward asks with a mouth full of food.
"Don't talk with food in your mouth. And no, the world doesn't revolve around you," I say with an eye roll.
"Yes, Sweetie, you were the topic of conversation for a little bit," Esme says sweetly.
"I really like her," Jess says with a big smile. "Anyway, I have to go. The girls get out of school soon, and I want some quiet time. Bella, you ready?"
"Oh yeah. Liam, time to go," I say as Liam yells no.
"Go ahead, Jess; I'll take them home," Edward tells her as Emily awes. Edward acts like he doesn't even hear her. After Jess is gone, Esme turns to Edward and me.
"So…Edward, I think you have found a great girl. What are your intentions?" Esme questions as he stares at her.
"Mom, I'm just going to say this once, stay out of it," he says in a serious tone. "Bella and I just met. Let us get to know each other before we decide on my intentions."
"I was just asking," Esme says, sounding hurt.
"Edward, you didn't have to be so mean. What's wrong with you today?" I ask, glaring at him.
"Babe, she's planning our wedding already," he tells me as my eyes bug out.
"No way."
"Well, I was just thinking that we could do something small at the summer house," Esme says as I start to laugh.
"Thank you very much for lunch," I say, getting out of my seat. I'm sure Edward thought I was out of ear shot when he spoke to his mother.
"Thanks, Mom, now you are going to scare her away," he says as I chuckle. I wait at the end of the slide and when Liam comes cruising, down I scoop him up in my arms.
"No, Mom-me," Liam whines.
"Edward's here," I say, hoping that will make him act better.
"Me know," he says sadly as I make my way to the table. I sit him on my chair so I can get his shoes on.
"Bella, I was more or less joking," Esme says as I laugh again.
"Don't worry about it," I reply as I put on Liam's coat. "It's nap time and I really need to go." Edward stands and straightens out his suit. He holds his hands out to Liam, and my little man holds his hand willingly.
"Jenna, time to go," Emily says as Jenna starts to cry. "I'm going to have to go in there and get her…" I can't help laughing.
"Like I said, boys are better than girls," Esme says as Emily playfully swats her. "See you all later."
"Bye-bye, Nana," Liam says as Esme smiles brightly.
I quickly clean up the mess and dump it on the way out. Edward buckles Liam in, and the ride home is very quiet. Liam is asleep by the time we get home, so Edward carries him up. Once Li is settled in his bed, Edward walks to the kitchen, where I am, and just stares at me.
"Look, I pride myself on being a loyal person. I know something has happened to make you such a hard ass. I won't pressure you to tell me, but I just hope you can trust me one day," I say as he nods in understanding.
"Why did you laugh when my mom started talking about a wedding?" he asks, completely changing the subject.
"Because it will most likely not happen. Why wish for something so out of reach?" I counter and Edward purses his lips.
"Why wouldn't it happen? Do you never want to get married?"
"I didn't say that. You are twenty years older than me. What's the likely hood of it happening?" I ask again.
"You never know," he says, shrugging his shoulders. "Are you cooking dinner?"
"I am. Chicken, mashed potatoes, and carrots," I say as he smiles.
"Is there going to be enough for me?" he asks, walking over to me.
"I'm sure I can come up with something," I say as he lowers his mouth to mine. We kiss for a few minutes before he pulls away.
"Oh, here…fill this out really quick," he says, handing me a piece of paper. I look at the paper and see that it's an application. My smile and excitement grow as I quickly sit down with a pen. It only takes me a few minutes to fill it out. "Tomorrow you will have to come in for a mock interview, but we both know you are going to get the job. They will also show you the day care."
"Okay, but I'll have to find someone to babysit Liam. It's not like I can take him with me. What will my job be?" I ask.
"Payroll. I only allow people I trust to do such a job. You will be working with my sister-in-law, Victoria. She has been begging me to get her some help. Nothing has been reconciled in well over a year. You will not be bored for a while. I talked to her today about it, and she was very happy with me. The computer program is very easy to use, so it's nothing for you to be nervous about," he says as I smile.
"So…you trust me?" I ask as he laughs.
"After everything I said, that's all you took from it?" he laughs out as I laugh with him.
He fiddles with his phone as I fill out the last part of the application. I'm a little embarrassed about my level of education, but there is nothing I can do about it. Once it is all done, I start racking my brain on who I can get to babysit.
"My mom will be here at eight to pick up Liam tomorrow morning," Edward tells me as I smile.
"Really?"
"Yes. Is that okay with you?"
"Yeah, he really likes your mom," I say with a smile.
"Okay, then; she will bring him back when you're done," he says with a nod. "I'm sorry about today. Just shoot me text so I know where you are…I worry."
"I will do my best," I say as he scowls. "What? I'm not going to promise."
"Fine. I have to get back to work. I'll see you later," he says, sounding annoyed again. I don't know if his annoyance is toward me or the fact that he has to go to work.
"I hope the rest of day goes well. We eat dinner at six," I tell him as he stands. He bends down to give me a kiss before he leaves.
Liam sleeps for over two hours. I'm able to get the whole apartment clean and laundry almost done. Li of course asks for Edward as soon as he is awake, only to see that he isn't here. I ask him why he likes Edward, and all he does is shrug his little shoulders. My kid is too cute. When it's time to make dinner, I ask Liam how he wants me to cook the chicken, and he starts to shake his body while chanting 'shake and bake!' I laugh so hard as I watch him. He is my life, and I will do anything for him. I'm not sure if being in a relationship is the best thing for my little family, but I'm pretty sure I want it. Liam is getting attached quickly to Edward and his family. I'm growing attached, too, and I see it all ending so badly.
Ok like I have said before this is more or less a feel good story and probably the sweetest story I have ever written. From here on out I don't think there is really any angst. Also, there are really no bad guys or anything like that.
You will be getting a pov from Jake and Edward. Mostly though, this is Bella's story so she gets to tell it.
See you all in the morning!
