Here is the next chapter. Things get a little rough for Bella in this chapter, but I do promise things will end in a positive way.
Chapter 11
JPOV
I was a little surprised to see Bella walk into the shop. Maybe she was here because she wanted to get back together. She walked right up to me and said, "Jacob, can I see you for a minute?" We went into the office and I said "what's up?"
I don't think I was ever expecting Bella to say what came next. "Jacob, I am pregnant and there is a change it might not be yours." I was shocked to say the least. In response, I said "what the hell did you just say, Bella?" She was pregnant and the baby might not be mine. This could only mean one thing. Bella cheated on me. I wanted answers from her and I was not going to rest until she came. She had the nerve to tell me it was none of my business and then walked right out of the office.
Oh, she did not just leave. How could she drop a bomb like that and then just leave. I started shouted, "Bella, Bella, get back here." "You owe me at least an explanation." As I was trying to stop her, Rosalie pulled me back and told me to "let her go."
Once she left I went into the office to gather my thoughts. Who could Bella have slept with? She had only been hanging out with Alice and Rosalie. Those two names kept running through my mind. Alice was with Jasper and Rosalie and Emmett were together. Who was left? I knew I was missing someone who hung out with them, and then it hit me. Edward Cullen. Could Edward be the one that Bella slept with? I thought that he looked at her a little more then he should when he picked up his car and Bella was doing a lot of blushing around him like she had a crush on him.
The nerve of him to hit on Bella, knowing we were engaged. He probably got her drunk that night they all went out and took advantage of her. Well if he thinks he is going to get away with this he is dead wrong.
I told Rosalie I was leaving for the day and got in my truck. I knew he worked at the hospital and that is where I was heading. If Bella was not going to give me answers then I would make Edward do some talking. I pulled up to the hospital and stormed in demanding to speak to Dr. Edward Cullen. The lady at the information desk looked a bit worried, but I didn't care. I needed answers and wanted them now!
She told me to "have a seat" and she would check to see if he was available. I didn't want to have any more problems, so I did as I was told. After a few minutes, the lady told me that Dr. Edward Cullen would be with me in a few moments and to just take a seat again.
Before I knew it, there before me stood the guy who obviously slept with Bella. He must have known this was going to get ugly so he suggested we step outside. The minute we got outside I laid into him. "Who do you think you are?" "You knew she was engaged to me, but you still slept with her, and now she is pregnant." I suppose you think you are the father."
I have to say that Edward looked dumb founded, like he had no idea what I was talking about. He even tried to say something like "Jacob, I………..," however, I was in no mood for talking. I wanted to take action with my hands and before I knew it, I punched Edward right in the nose.
The next thing I knew, I was be escorted off the hospital premises and told not to come back,
I left feeling better, but still very irritated. I knew I didn't want to go back to work so I decided to go see Jessica. She always knew how to calm me down.
BPOV
I couldn't believe what Alice had just asked me. How did she know that I talked to Jacob? But more importantly, how did she know that I thought Edward could be the father of my baby?" Alice told me the whole story. I can't believe that Jacob would do something like this. Who did he think he was? After all, he was the one who has been cheating on me with Jessica.
I asked Alice if Edward was okay. She told me that his nose was not broken, but they sent him home to rest for the remainder of the day. I felt so bad and I could feel the tears falling down on my face. Edward was never going to forgive me for Jacob telling him and not me.
I asked Alice if I could talk to Edward and she said he was not in the mood to talk. The tears just fell even more after I heard that. I apologized to Alice and she said Bella tell me what happened. I told Alice exactly what happened that night. She asked me why I left and did not tell him. I explained that I was afraid he would be mad and never want to be friends with me. I shared with her that I know I was with Jacob, but that I felt a deep connection with Edward and was afraid that if he knew we slept together, he wouldn't want to be around me. She said she understood and that Edward just needed time.
How much time was what I wanted to know? Before hanging up she told me that she thought it was best if we didn't go out tomorrow night, but that she would for sure call me on Monday. What did I do? How could I have messed things up so much? I had no one now and my baby would not have a father. I had to get out of the house and there was only one other place I could go.
My parents and I have never had a very close relationship. Even though we live in the same town, we did not see each other that much. I haven't even told them that Jacob and I broke up. However, I needed to talk to someone and Rosalie and Emmett were still at work.
I know my mother was going to be thrilled that I was pregnant, even though I was not sure who the father was. My dad, on the other hand, was not going to take this too lightly. As a matter of fact, Jacob might want to afford seeing him for a while after tonight.
I drove to the house with tears running down my face. My life could not be any worse then what it is now. As I walked into my parent's house, they both looked at me with great concern. As I told them everything that happened, they both seemed deeply concerned and told me that they would be here for me no matter what.
I left that evening feeling a little better. I know that Rosalie and Emmett would be there for me, and at least now I know my mom and dad would be there as well. I was going to need all the support I can get for me and my child to come.
When I got home, Rosalie met me at the door and said that Alice called her and told her everything. She told me how sorry she was but that she knew everything was going to work out in the end. She might think that, but I have lost all hope for anything good to come out of this. I know that Jacob was not the father and the person who was the father probably doesn't want anything to do with me. I told Rosalie that I was going to call it a night and went up stairs to head to bed.
As I was lying in bed, my thoughts kept on going to Edward and what he must be feeling. Would he ever let me explain? I am sure that Alice told him the story, but I had so much more to tell him. I wanted him to know that I couldn't stop thinking of him. I wanted him to know that I never enjoyed being with someone as much as I did him that night. I wanted him to know that I was having feelings for him that I wanted to explore. Oh, would I ever be able to tell him all these things.
I decided that I would try and text him before I went to sleep just to let him know that I was sorry. I pulled out my phone and began typing:
"Edward, I am not sure if you will even read this, but I am so sorry." – B
I waited for over 10 minutes before giving up and realizing that he was not going to respond. I turned off the light and before I knew it I was asleep.
I woke up the next morning not feeling well at all. I decided that I was not going to do anything today but stay in bed. Rosalie knocked on my door at 11 a.m. and asked me if I was going to get up and eat. I told her that I was not feeling well and that I was not hungry. She left me alone knowing that I was not in any mood for company. I slept off and on all afternoon. When I was awake, all I did was cry. My mom called to check on me and I didn't even answer.
At 5 p.m., Emmett came to the door and asked if he could come in. When he came in he had supper for me on a tray. He told me that I needed to eat something for the baby. I knew he was right, but I just had no energy and strength to eat. All I wanted to do was lay in my bed and feel pity for myself. He said he would leave me alone, if I promised to eat something before the night was over. I said I would and then he was out the door.
I knew he was right that I needed to try and eat something for the baby and so I did just that. However, it was no more than 15 minutes later that I was in the bathroom, sicker than ever before. All night long I was in the bathroom. By the time morning game, I was so weak I couldn't even move. Rosalie and Emmett thought I should go to the hospital and I knew they were probably right. I knew it was not only myself I needed to worry about.
When we got to the ER, they asked me who my OBGYN was and I told them it was Dr. Carlisle Cullen. It just so happened that he was on call today and so they paged him to consult on what he thought should happen. The ER Physician told me I was dehydrated and he wanted to admit me for a day or so, but wanted to get another opinion. Dr. Cullen came in and agreed with the attending doctor and before I knew it I was admitted to the maternity ward for observation for the next 2 days.
Rosalie told me that she would get my stuff from home and be back once I got settled in my room. I asked her to please let Alice know that I was in the hospital but that everything was okay and I would call her when I got out.
After a few hours, Dr. Cullen came in and told me that I was going to have to take things easy for the next few months. The first 12 weeks of pregnancy is very important and he wants me to take extra care to make sure things go well. I promised him that I would do as he asked and then he told me to just rest and that he would see me tomorrow during his morning rounds.
Rosalie came back and had my stuff for the next few days. I hated being here but knew that it was for the baby and that is all that mattered. I asked her if she talked to Alice and she said no, but that she left her a message. I could tell that she was holding something back. When I questioned her about it, she told me it was nothing and not to worry about it. I wanted to know what she was hiding, but I knew for the baby that stressing out was not good, so I let it go.
I had a hard time getting comfortable. They wanted me to eat and I tried a little, but nothing was staying down. It seemed that everything I ate was coming right back up. I had a feeling it was going to be a long night. The nurse came in before I fell asleep and gave me some more medicine to help with my nauseous.
I woke up feeling like I hadn't slept in days, which is probably true. Dr. Cullen came in as promised and looked at my charts. He said that if I could keep my food down today that I could go home tomorrow. After Dr. Cullen left, I asked the nurse if I could freshen up a bit. I was sure that the only people who would be coming to visit were Rosalie and maybe my mom, but I still wanted to make myself look presentable. I ate breakfast and gave it time to settle before getting up. Thank God that meal stayed down.
I took a quick shower and when I got out I saw that I had someone waiting for me. It was Jacob. What was he doing here and how did he know I was in the hospital. I told him that I was not in the mood to fight and that I thought he should leave. This made him mad and he started yelling. "Why are you doing this to me Bella?" "We can be a family together….you, me, and the baby." I had no energy for this. What didn't he understand? We were over and that is final. I don't even know if the baby is his. Doesn't he get that?
I asked him to leave because I was tired and wanted to get some sleep. He was throwing a fit when I heard someone else come into the room. It was Edward. Wow, he looks amazing. He then told Jacob that I needed to rest for the baby and that he should leave. Of course Jacob wasn't hearing this. "Who do you think you are telling me I can't be here visiting the mother of my child?" I looked at Jacob and said "you are not the father." "We used protection every time Jacob." "Now please leave before I have them call security."
Jacob finally left. I know that was not the end of him though. It was going to be a long 8 months with him. After he left, I looked at Edward and said "thank you." "You're welcome." I started to apologize to him for everything that happened, but he stopped me. "You need to relax Bella for the baby." "Stress is not good for either one of you, especially during this stage of your pregnancy." He then told me that he would check on me at the end of his shift and then left.
I can't believe he was here checking on me. How did he know I was in the hospital? It didn't matter how he found out, he came and that was all I needed.
I slept most of the afternoon until Rosalie came with Alice. I apologized to Alice for not telling her about Edward and I sooner. She told me that it was okay and she understood. I was surely blessed with such great friends. I told them about the situation with Jacob and Edward coming to see me at the same time. Rosalie had a smirk on her face that told me she knew Edward was going to come. I was not sure what that was all about, but who cares. However he found out didn't matter to me.
Alice and Rosalie stayed for the rest of the afternoon. Rosalie told me to call her when I was able to leave and she would make sure to pick me up. I thanked them both and then they were gone.
I was not sure if Edward would really come back. It was already 8:00 p.m. so I was sure he forgot. Besides it is not like we were dating and I couldn't be 100 percent sure that he was the father until the baby was born. I was just getting ready to call it a night, when Edward popped his head in and asked if I was up for some company. I sat right up in bed and told him I would love for him to stay for a while.
He pulled up a chair and we just starting talking. It felt so natural, just like at the club that night. I tried many times to apologize to him, but every time I did he stopped me and told me that "we could talk about it later." We talked for a while before I started to yawn. He then looked at me and told me that he was" going to go so I could get some rest." I didn't want him to go. I wanted someone to stay with me tonight but didn't know if he would if I asked. As he was getting up to leave, I grabbed his hand and asked him to stay until I at least fell asleep. He looked at me and with that beautiful grin said yes and sat back down next to my bed. I kept hold of his hand and just looked at him. He told me to "close my eyes and try to sleep for our baby needed me to rest as much as possible."
Did he just say our baby? I must have been dreaming. I looked at him and said "Edward, thank you for staying." He told me it was his pleasure and then I said "good night." I am not sure how long it took, but before I knew it I was out and was having the best dream of my life.
AUTHORS NOTE: Well I can't believe I got this done early. I was not sure that this is where I was going to take the story, but I am pleased and hope you are too.
Things were rough in the beginning of this chapter, but the ending hopefully made up for that.
Things are not going to be easy for Bella. Jacob is not going to let this baby thing drop and that is going to put a strain on anything that could happen between Edward and Bella.
I will try and have another chapter out by Sunday. Thanks for reading and please review. I would like to hit 30 before the next chapter.