AN~ So I would like to start this chapter of with a HUGE apology to all of my readers. I know its been a very long time but I promise I have a perfectly good reason for my absence...
2 years ago this month I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My husband and I had been trying so hard to have another child and it just wasn't happening for us. I had to undergo quite a few procedures and I had to take an assortment of medication. Long story short this past Halloween (2010) I found out I was pregnant. A week later I found out I was having TWINS! We couldn't have been happier. So on June 23rd at 7:30 am I went in for my first c-section and at 8:08 am delivered my son Logan and at 8:10 my daughter Arabella followed. Both babies are super healthy (I carried to 38 weeks and 3 days), they weighted 6 lbs 11 oz and 7 lbs 3 oz respectively. Now my little ones are 8 weeks old and it took almost that long to get this chaper written.
Again I am sooo sorry for the wait, but I hope it is worth it!
This chapter was not beta'd and I am looking for someone who would like to be my Beta.
*DISCLAIMER~ SM owns everything Twilight and I own 2 of every baby thing you can imagine! :)
Chapter 9
"Alice? Can I ask you something?" Bella asked, knocking on the door frame to my room.
"Sure, what's up?"
I was actually glad for the interruption. I have been sitting in my room for the last four hours trying to figure myself out.
"Well, I just wanted to make sure you were okay. You know with your parents and everything." She said nervously biting her lower lip. I could see why Edward always said that Bella was an open book.
"Bella, it's been almost three weeks since they left. I am fine." I assured her. But I was lying. I wasn't fine.
"If you're sure…" she trailed off.
"I am. Thanks for caring though." I said smiling at her. She smiled back and turned to leave, she stopped with her back still to me and whispered, "You know, if you need someone with you while you're waiting. Just let me know."
I didn't have to ask what she was talking about, I was late. Not very, but later than usual and I knew that Jasper had been keeping a close eye on me. I figured that Bella would eventually figure it out, seeing how Edward and Jasper both knew about the small chance that I could be pregnant.
Just a few days before Jasper and I had been lying on the couch together, I was on my back and he was on top of me but his face was hovering over my belly. He had taken to rubbing and talking to my stomach even though I told him not only was it way too early but there may not even be anything there. He would just roll his eyes and keep talking.
We didn't hear Bella coming into the room and she was leaning up against the wall as she watched her brother. It wasn't until Jasper told my belly that he hoped to be the kind of father that he had growing up and that even though his parents weren't around to watch it grow up that they were watching over us.
Her gasp at his words drew our attention to her. We told her that we didn't know anything for sure but that we had not used protection and there was a chance. She understood and told her brother that he would be a great dad, he had an amazing teacher.
"Actually Bella, I was thinking of taking the test in the morning."
"I'll be here bright and early." She said with a huge grin and left.
I climbed off my bed and went to the en suite to get ready for bed. I thought a hot shower was just what I needed to relax.
Just as I expected, Jasper was sitting in the middle of my bed with his back against the headboard, when I came out. He had started spending the night with me the night of the Fourth. I was glad though, I never wanted to be without him.
"Hi." I whispered.
"Hi." He smiled and opened his arms, wiggling his fingers.
I climbed up the bed and went straight to his lap. His hands rested on my belly.
"So, I was thinking about taking that test we picked up… tomorrow morning." I said quietly. Even though I knew he would be excited, I was still a little nervous.
"I think that's a great idea." He said kissing my forehead sweetly. "Just don't forget that I get you all to myself tomorrow night, Darlin'."
"I won't. Good night Jasper. I love you." I kissed him quickly on lips before climbing off him and curling into his side.
"Good night, love you too."
To say I was nervous would be an understatement. I was absolutely freaking out, something as simple as peeing on a stick was petrifying. I took a deep breath and went to take the test.
Oh my!
So the test was pointless. My darling period decided to show up after all, four days late.
I left the bathroom and walked over to Jasper.
"So we have to wait three minutes." He said, not looking at me. He must have studied those directions a hundred times.
"No."
Finally he looked up at me. "What do you mean no?"
"I got my period, we're good." I smiled. "It would have been nice, but baby, I am just getting ready to start college."
"Yea, your right. Someday, though right?" He said, smirking at me.
"Definitely." I giggled and pounced on him.
A few hours later we emerged from my room on the hunt for breakfast. I told Jasper that I wanted to go find Bella real quick and that I would meet him in the kitchen. He kissed my nose and went to find food.
I searched all the places I thought she would be but came up empty handed, so I went to find Jasper. I stopped just short of the kitchen when I heard my name.
"So Alice didn't need to take the test huh?" I heard Edward say to Jasper.
"Nah, her friend showed up today, but I gotta tell ya man, it would have been great. I was so excited, I mean, I know she's young and all but she's it and to see her pregnant with my kid would be amazing." Jasper said. I could almost hear the tears that I knew were welling up.
"No, I get it. Someday, hopefully sooner than later, I'll get Bella there. But you know how she feels about marriage."
I hated eavesdropping but they were having a heart to heart and I couldn't interrupt.
"Did you ever think we would be here? Talking about babies and marriage? I mean we are twenty three years old and ready to settle down forever. But I wouldn't imagine my life without Alice. I love her."
Edward laughed, "I know, I was just thinking the same thing, but we found great girls and I know I will never just give Bella up, not without a fight. I see how you look at Shorty, I know you love her and wouldn't hurt her. I couldn't imagine a better man for her."
"Thanks."
My rumbling stomach decided that I need to interrupt my boys.
"Morning." I said quietly.
"Hey baby, did you find Bella?"
"No." I said shaking my head. "Hey Edward, do you happen to know where she is?"
"Yea, she went down to her restaurant. She really needs to fire her ordering manager and get a new one. This guy is totally useless." He said.
Just as I was reaching up to grab a bowl for my (or rather Edward's) cereal, I heard the front door slam and Bella stomp into the kitchen.
"Ugh! Someone remind me why I thought it would be a good idea to open a restaurant?"
"Bella, calm down! It's not good for you to be getting so worked up." Edward said soothingly.
I turned around just as Bella turned around into his arms. I felt like I was intruding so I turned back around to finish making my breakfast. I wasn't expecting Jasper to be right behind me.
"Hi."
"Hey are you sure you're ok? You just seem quieter than usual." He asked wrapping his arms around me.
I sighed, "I'm fine. Hey, what do you think about packing up a picnic and taking off for the day? I seem to recall making a promise to spend this evening with you."
"Mmhm, sounds perfect, Baby." He whispered nuzzling my neck.
I loved watching Jasper drive his truck, hand stretched out behind me on the back of the seat. He looked so happy. Now that we had moved past the baby scare all I could think about was my parents and that monster of a man, James.
I still couldn't get over the way my parents just assumed that I would get up and leave Charleston without a second thought. It just goes to show that they really never knew me. Did I seriously seem like the type who would just drop it all for a rich man? I grew up talking about love and Prince Charming. I think Barbie married Ken a thousand times, just so I could plan and replan their perfect wedding. And not once did any scenario show Barbie marrying Ken because he was a rich man. I was glad that I would never have to answer to any of them again. Let Cynthia be the star of the family, it suited me just fine.
I sighed, and was brought out of my thoughts when Jasper shut off the truck.
"How's this spot?" He asked smirking.
I almost said it was fine until I realized he had pulled into a grocery store parking lot.
I started laughing, "Sorry, I know I zoned."
He just smiled at me and continued on to the park. When we finally arrived he pulled into the end of the parking lot and once he put the truck in park I scrambled over and climbed into his lap, one knee on each side of his thighs. He leaned forward and kissed me, it didn't take long for it to heat up.
His hands started rubbing my back and slowly traveled down to my hips and thighs. My hands found their way into his hair, my favorite place. I shivered as he whispered his love against my lips.
When we finally separated and managed to get out of the truck and found a good place to lay the blanket down, Jasper started talking.
"So I was thinking that, if you're Aunt and Uncle would agree that maybe you would want to move in with me."
I was shocked. I knew we were heading in that direction but I never thought that he would ask so soon. I loved him with everything and I knew I wanted to someday marry him, but as I thought about it, I knew this was the perfect time.
"I would love to!" I squealed and jumped into his lap, making him fall over backwards. He just laughed and kissed me senseless.
Later that evening as I was getting ready for bed I couldn't stop smiling. I had a wonderful boyfriend; a great Aunt and Uncle who loved me like their own… so much so that Uncle Carlisle had already began filing paperwork to change my last name to Cullen. I had wonderful cousins and their mates. It was almost too perfect and I was blissfully happy. Nothing or no one could take this from me.
I was too restless to actually go to sleep so I made my way downstairs to the kitchen to look for something sweet. It was definitely my time of the month, I couldn't get enough chocolate! As I was looking into the fridge I thought I heard someone approaching so I turned expecting to see Edward or Emmett but something hard and heavy hit my head…. I heard men's voices then everything went black.
AHH I know I am a horrible person... making you all wait and then leaving you like this! I hope that it will not be as long for the next chapter to be posted... I make no promises but I have begun writing it! 3
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