Previously...
Bella explains the meaning of her tattoo to Edward. Bella tells Edward that she knew Mike wanted them together. Edward and Bella admit they love each other. The two arrive in Vegas and attend a cocktail party/auction with several different authors and fans. Bella and Edward take a walk around their hotel when Bella is knocked over by a fleeing bride. After finding out the bride was canceling her wedding and everything was already ready to go, Edward proposed to Bella. She accepts. Bella gets ready then gets a call from Jessie and Alice in which she tells them she's getting married. Edward got the rings and added a tie to his suit before the ceremony. Edward and Bella are married near a waterfall at the Venetian Hotel. They have their first dance, they toast to the future, and eat their wedding cake. After taking pictures, they make it back to their suite and hastily have sex for the first time.
Chapter 10-Forward
BPOV
As we laid somewhat breathless under the 1,000 thread count sheets, I thought over all the events of the last week. Our fight, those miserable three days, the shower, coming to Vegas, the proposal, the wedding, and our amazing first time. The moment I found myself in was a little surreal. I felt my insecurities creeping into the corners of my brain, as if the other shoe would drop at any second and it would all be gone... again.
"What are you thinking so hard about?" Edward whispered in my ear before kissing just below my earlobe.
I sighed softly, but he noticed of course and turned my chin so I would look at him.
"Love, what is it?"
"I'm just thinking about how..." I paused in the hopes of keeping the tears that were threatening to fall at bay. "I just don't want this to go away. I know it's a little silly, but it seems that the good things in my life have a way of leaving it. I just hope all that we have to face isn't too much for us to handle." I moved onto my back as he continued to lie on his side. I rubbed my eyes with the heels of my hands.
"I know you're scared, but it's okay to be happy you know. I know the rest of the world might not understand, but the people who really care about us will. Hey." He pulled my hands from my eyes and cupped my cheek with one of his own. "I know this is going to be difficult at first. I have every expectation that it will be, but we love each other. We can do this."
"You understand though, don't you? Why I feel this way?"
"I do and I think I might wonder about you if you didn't have some insecurities." He laid down on his back and pulled me over on top of him, my cheek resting on his chest. Just with that small gesture, listening to the beat of his heart, all those nagging feelings started to float away.
"I did talk to Jessie and Alice before the ceremony. Jessie seemed excited to have a step-dad, but Alice was a little upset that she couldn't be there. I promised to let her watch the video when we get home." I absentmindedly twirled the soft bronze hairs of his happy trail with my fingertips.
"I meant to call Rose and Em, but I didn't really have time."
I placed a soft kiss beside his nipple before resting my chin on his chest to look into his eyes. "Rose will be so excited. She's been so wonderful this whole time. I'd like to tell your parents too if that's alright."
"My mom will be over the moon. She loves you like a daughter already and now she's going to have instant grandkids. She'll spoil them even more now." We both laughed a little at the thought. If what she did for Christmas was any indication of what was to come, the kids were going to have whatever their little hearts desired.
"I'm sure she will."
"What about your dad? Do you want to tell him?" He stroked a few hairs away from in front of my eyes as I began to ponder the questions.
I thought about how I would tell my dad. I know he wouldn't be mad or disappointed, but there were so many people in his life and mine that I wasn't ready to know. "I want to tell him, but it's the people he's around all the time that I'm worried about. He and Alan still play poker every week. I'm not ready to go down that road with Mike's family. I can't even think about telling Angela right now. Then there is Billy. There is no way I can deal with him or Jake knowing. It's going to be hard enough leaving Seth since I've basically been his second mom. I'm not ready to break all their hearts, so I just don't know."
"It's going to be hard, but we'll be together. Speaking of hard." He wiggled his eyebrows at me.
I slid my hand down his chest passed his waist to find his erection hard and waiting for me. I began to stroke it, the velvety skin slipping through my fingers with ease.
"Does this mean you're ready for another go?"
He moaned as I started to pick up the pace. "Yes, but I'd like to trrrrrryyyyy something. Ugh."
"One of your fantasies? I think I like that."
He somehow had the presence of mind to grab my wrist, stopping my ministrations. "Actually, it's one of yours." He cleared his throat as he turned on his side to face me. "You remember the day of Mikey's baptism when you showed me those pages?"
A thrill shot through me as I remembered my thoughts of doing those things with Edward. "Yes, I remember very well."
"I thought we might try it. Something special that neither of us has done before."
The words slipped out of my mouth before I could even comprehend them. "Fuck yeah."
I think Edward actually growled as he flipped me over on my side, pulling my back to his chest. His erection was firmly placed between my thighs as he brought my left leg to rest over his hip. "I've been dreaming about this since the moment I read page four. When we would be spooning like this, it took every ounce of my self control to not rip every shred of clothing off of you and bury myself deep inside."
"You don't have to wait any more. I want you inside of me." I panted through each syllable, my nipples hardening as his cock stroked my wetness.
"You are so ready for me." He nipped at my earlobe before positioning his tip at my entrance.
"For you, Ed-" My voice was cut off by his sudden thrust inside me. We both moaned as he stilled once he was fully sheathed inside of me.
He began a strong rhythm while suckling my neck and massaging my breast. He moved his hand down over my stomach to my throbbing clit.
"Oh fuck, yes!" I screamed as he pinched my clit hard. His index and middle fingers began circling my clit as he thrust even faster.
"Cum for me, love." He whispered in my ear with a sense of control.
"God, yes!" I spasmed around him wildly, but he didn't stop thrusting.
"Bella, yes. Just like that. So tight." He groaned and moaned as my orgasm waned, but he was nowhere near ready to stop.
Suddenly he withdrew from me. I felt him get off the bed as I tried to catch my breath. He stood at the side of the bed and grabbed my left calf, pulling it between his thighs. He brought my right leg up and aligned it with his chest, my ankle resting at his shoulder. He plunged back into to me swiftly. We both started moaning incoherently as the pleasure took over completely. While his cock slid expertly in and out of me, I could feel his balls tightening as he pounded relentlessly. As he got closer to his impending orgasm, his talented fingers found my clit once again. I was so wet and incredibly sensitive, it didn't take much to send me flying over the edge again.
"Fuck, Bella. YES!" He exploded inside of me as euphoria over took my body once again.
His strokes slowed down until they finally came to an end. He pulled out of me while bringing my jello-like leg down from his shoulder. He scooted me back to the center of the bed before flopping down beside me.
"That... was... amazing," he uttered as he nuzzled into my sweat drenched hair.
"I wish I would've written that last part in the book. That was fucktastic."
Edward let out a soft chuckle. "I love your word choice. I think I'll be using that adjective all the time now."
"You are showing me things I never thought possible."
"What? Finding your G-spot?"
"That and..." I tried to control my breathing a little more before making yet another confession. "I've never cum twice during sex."
"Really?"
I rolled from my back and laid on his chest. "Yes, really. I love you so much and not just because of your fucktastic fucking skills."
"I'm glad to bring you pleasure in all areas of life." He ran his fingertips down my side, bringing goose bumps to the surface as he went.
"You do. You REALLY do."
/&/
We eventually got some sleep the day of our love fest. I felt the best kind of ache possible as I finally got up to shower, leaving Edward sleeping haphazardly across the bed.
I didn't really feel up to doing much with my hair so I just put it up into a twist that Alice had shown me how to do. It was simple but looked really nice. I had just slipped on my jeans when I heard Edward groan from the bed.
"I've ordered some room service. We have to be downstairs in an hour and I know I'm starving." I pulled my gray fitted t-shirt over my head before smoothing it over my torso.
"You read my mind." He got up out of bed and walked over to me in all his naked glory. He took me in his arms and kissed me softly on the lips.
"Go take a shower. You're a sweaty mess." I pecked him once on the lips before smacking his ass.
"Yes, Mrs. Cullen."
He sauntered into the bathroom just as I heard a knock at the door.
The table was set in the living room area when Edward came out of the bedroom clad in jeans and a dark green t-shirt.
"I know it's not a culinary masterpiece, but it's what I was craving." I took the lid off the tray in the middle of the table to reveal our Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches and fries.
"This looks amazing." Edward grabbed his sandwich and instantly began to devour it.
We ate in silence because we were concentrating so hard on stuffing our faces. Once we were done, I sat back and looked at the clock.
"We only have about ten minutes."
"Okay, then I have something to give you." Edward got up and ran to the bedroom. He brought back a small bag and began to dig through it as he sat down beside me. "I thought we might want to still have our rings with us when we can't really wear them on our fingers. I got us these."
He pulled two silver chains from the bag and gave one to me. "I figured we could wear them around our necks. If you don't want to that's fine, it's just what I want to do with mine."
I put my hand on his cheek. "I want to." I took his chin and brought his lips to mine. "I love your thoughtfulness."
He pecked my lips once again before slipping my ring from my finger and onto the chain. He fastened it behind my neck before I slipped it under my shirt.
"Thank you. I-" I was cut off by the sound of a cell phone.
"It's mine." He pulled his phone from his pocket. "Edward Cullen," he answered. "Yes, we'll be down in a few minutes."
He ended the call and slid it back in his pocket. "Hate to say it, but it's time."
I sighed but got up and went to slip on my shoes and the little black fitted jacket Rose had bought me a few weeks before.
Edward put on a chocolate brown suit jacket that made the green in his shirt and his eyes pop. He slid his wallet and the room key in his pocket before handing me my cell phone.
I grabbed my purse before giving my husband one final kiss. "The fans await."
"We still have tonight, love. Don't forget that."
I hugged him tightly at the thought of more lovemaking. "I'm counting the minutes."
/&/
"We are all dying to know any details about the expansion of Ian and Becca's relationship. What can you give us since there are only a few days until the release of the extended edition?"
It was a question I had expected and was glad I was prepared for.
"So many people have speculated mainly on the first time Becca and Ian are together. I've read some pretty interesting ideas, but I wrote that extra chapter while I was writing the original draft. My version of events is different from any speculations I've read. Most people have asked for hot and steamy, believe me I will deliver." I looked over to Edward from the corner of my eye to see him wink at me.
The audience filled to the brim with fans oooohed, aahed, and screamed. I was excited by their excitement. The high was indescribable as I ascended the stairs and into Edward's awaiting arms.
"You were magnificent, love," he whispered in my ear before pulling away from me.
"What's next, boss?" I grinned as I spoke the new nickname I had given him.
"We are off to the evening performance of "Wicked" then signing autographs for donations for Alex's Lemonade Stand." Edward put his palm on the small of my back as he led me out the back door to an awaiting limo.
"I can't believe they are doing this. It's just a cause so close to my heart." I relaxed back into the leather seat as Edward slid in next to me.
"Then we go back to our suite and continue honeymoon activities until we leave tomorrow. Ah, Sunday... So many plans." He sighed as his head fell back onto the seat.
"Sunday plans? What do you have in mind, boss?" I raised my brow to him in question.
"Since Alice and Jasper won't be bringing the kids down until Monday, we have the house to ourselves. I think we need to celebrate in several rooms and maybe even in the pool." He squeezed my hand as the limo turned a corner.
"I think that will be acceptable to my schedule. Will we be spending many Sunday's that way?"
"As many as we can." Our conversation was cut short as the limo came to a halt and I was back on the clock.
/&/
"I love Sundays." I moaned as Edward nipped at my neck.
We had spent the plane ride sleeping in preparation of our homecoming. Edward carried me over the threshold and everything before we spent two hours pleasuring each other all over the house.
"Me too. You ready for that swim?" He lifted his lips from my neck to give me a glance at his smoldering grin.
"I'm pretty comfortable right here." I was sitting on the kitchen island with Edward standing between my thighs. He was wearing black board short type trunks while I donned a barely there emerald green bikini.
I began to massage his right peck, my fingertips flicking his hardened nipple. I lowered my lips to his collarbone to begin my journey in marking my man. Edward groaned, his head fell back as his fingers dug into my hips.
A sudden crash brought us out of our lust-induced haze.
Edward took me off the counter quickly as we turned to see Esme and Carlisle standing in the kitchen doorway. I looked to the floor to see a large glass bowl and what looked like some sort of salad scattered across the floor.
"We were just bringing some things by. We didn't know you were home." Carlisle was holding Esme from falling down to join the shattered bowl on the floor.
"Well, this isn't exactly how we wanted you to find out." Edward raked his hand through his hair. He looked down to my face which I was sure was fifty shades of red. He pulled me in front of him, his hands gently placed on my hips. "Mom. Dad. Meet your new daughter-in-law."
"What?" Esme instantly burst into tears.
My gut began twisting at the thought of Esme's disappointment.
"We've actually been seeing each other since Christmas. We got married Friday night. It all happened rather quickly." Edward was calm as his mother was sobbing in his father's arms.
I could feel the tears slipping from my eyes. "I'm so sorry, Esme. The last thing I wanted was to disappoint you. I love you all so much. I just..." I collapsed into Edward's arms as sobs of my own overtook me.
"No, dear." Esme took me from Edward's arms, wrapping me in her own. "These are happy tears. I've known how much Edward has struggled with his feelings for you. I'm just so overjoyed you love him too."
"She's right, Bella." I looked over Esme's shoulder to see Carlisle's eyes glistening.
I stepped back from Esme's arms and was passed to Carlisle's.
"Welcome to the family." I should have felt uncomfortable being wrapped in my father-in-law's arms wearing barely dental floss, but I just didn't.
An instant later I was back at Edward's side. "Thank you." I hiccupped as Edward held me tighter. "I was so worried how people would handle the news."
"We're there any pictures? I bet you were beautiful." Esme wiped her cheeks as Carlisle wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"Yes. Just over here." I went to the kitchen counter where the large album was laid. I placed it on the island and opened it to the first page.
The first picture was of Edward and I looking into each other's eyes as he cupped my cheek while we were standing at the bottom of the waterfall.
"So gorgeous." Esme sniffled.
"I know you're probably upset you weren't there, but it was really perfect." Edward kissed my temple as Esme and Carlisle continued turning the pages of the memories of some of the most perfect moments of my life.
/&/
"Your dress was so gorgeous. Did you get to keep it?" Rose was pouring over the pictures after she and Emmett had been let in on our news.
"God, I hope so. I paid enough for it. I didn't want to bring it on the commercial flight, so I had it preserved and shipped. It should be here tomorrow."
"So." Rose slammed the album shut as Emmett, Edward, Carlisle, Esme, and I sat waiting for some sort of outrage. "I can't say that I'm not pissed that I wasn't there since I was basically the glue in your relationship, but I understand that the opportunity was too good, and all the planets were aligned and shit." Rose took both mine and Edward's hands. She squeezed her eyes shut before taking a deep breath. "I forgive you."
I burst out in hysterical laughter. I was gasping so hard and snorting as Edward joined in. Soon enough everyone was right there with me. Even Rose was being a good sport and joining in.
They all bid us goodnight after we finished telling our wedding story in detail. Edward and I made our way to the bedroom where I collapsed on our bed.
"That wasn't too bad, was it love?" Edward traced my spine lightly as I laid on my stomach.
"No, but they were the easy ones. I have to tell Angela. I just have to, but I'm not sure how."
Edward kissed my lower back just above my tailbone. "She'll understand I think. She really seems to like me and I think she's seen how close I am to the kids."
"I know and I'm going to have to explain you always staying with me when we go back for a visit. I was actually thinking..." I rolled over on my side to face him. "Maybe I should give the house to Angela. I know she and Ben are getting closer and might want to move in together. His apartment in Port Angeles was just something he got when he finished his tour in Iraq. Now that he's out of the service and has Angela, they might want to settle down, you know?"
"It's whatever you want, love. It's your house and your memories." He brushed his fingers across my chin.
"Mike and I put so much work into that house. I just don't think I could bear selling it. It needs to stay in the family."
"In that case, maybe you should pass over the house and let her get settled before we tell her about us."
"Yes, maybe after Mikey's birthday. Did I tell you Alice and Jasper offered to have it at their house? Since it's just off the beach I thought we could do a surfing theme. What do you think?"
"Sounds perfect. Will I get to see you in one of those sexy little wetsuits?"
I growled a little as I scooted closer to him, wrapping my arms around his neck. "Oh yeah. I will be giving you a full display of my fucktastic surfing skills, weather permitting."
"I can't wait." He rolled over on top of me to start round four of our sex-a-thon.
/&/
Alice and Jasper arrived with the kids mid-morning on Monday. They were kind enough to bring the first of the packed U-hauls with them. Alice and I were able to get Jessie's new princess themed room together to little Miss Jessie's specifications. Edward and Jasper worked on the corner of what was to be my suite, setting up Mikey's crib, changing table, and dresser.
The suite was actually just the size as Edward's bedroom, it just had a smaller bathroom attached. To everyone not privy to my marriage to Edward, it was the space I was sharing with Mikey. In actuality, it was the new master bedroom with a nook for Mikey. Edward would still be keeping the majority of his things in his room, but would be sleeping with me. It all seemed unusual yet perfect at the same time.
I spent the remainder of the week doing phone and television interviews as the new extended version of "Revisited" was released. I was exhausted by the time the weekend rolled around as we headed back to Forks to pack the rest of our things.
"Bella!" Angela surrounded me in a bear hug as soon as I reached the front door. "He proposed! In front of his whole family!"
I jerked Angela back from my arms and she thrust her hand out for me to look at the half-carat diamond ring on her left hand.
"Ang, wow. That's amazing. I'm so happy for you." I brought her in for a slightly less painful hug.
"I didn't want to tell you over the phone. I've been dying for you to get here. Oh, hi Edward."
Edward came up behind me with Mikey in his arms.
I turned to Edward and took Mikey from him. "Ben proposed. Isn't that wonderful?"
"Yes indeed. Where is the lucky groom-to-be?"
"He's out back with Tyler."
Tyler. Shit. Mike's best friend whom I'm sure would not approve of my relationship with Edward.
I gulped hard as Jessie made it up the walk with Alice and Jasper.
Angela rushed to Alice to give her the news.
"Oh, Ang. I'm so happy for you."
"Good, cause I'm gonna need your mad skills. Ben wants to get married on the fourth of July."
"My God. That's just a month away." I could see the wheels turning in Alice's head. "We've got so much to do. The dress, food, the church, flowers."
"I know. It's all happening so fast. I want you to be my bridesmaid and Bella to be my matron of honor."
I turned to Angela with tears in my eyes. They were not for the reason she thought. "I'd love to." I felt Edward softly stroke the small of my back.
I felt a thousand different emotions as the day went on. Mainly guilt. Guilt for keeping so much from the woman who was basically my little sister. It got even worse after she was finished telling her proposal story.
"Bella, you have to tell Ben about Mike's proposal. Honey, it was so amazing. He spent weeks preparing for it. Come on, Bells."
I felt the room slowly closing in on me as I closed my eyes. The memory of that day came back fast and clear.
"Um. It was the week after our college graduation. Mike brought me over here to this house. He said Tyler had been working on restoring it and wanted to show me how it was coming along." I gulped while blinking back the tears. "Mike gave me a tour of the house then took me out back to the workshop. It was filled with candles and had a huge pile of pillows lying on the floor. He told me that the house was for us and he wanted nothing more than to make a life and a family with me in it. Then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him."
I looked over to Edward and could tell he was having as many conflicting emotions as I was.
"Good thing she said yes," Tyler announced. "I spent two months working on this place. The pluming was a bitch."
We all laughed, Edward and I not as heartily as the rest. I decided it was a good a time as any to bring up the house.
"Ang, I'd be honored if you and Ben would take over the house."
"What? No, Bells." Ben came to wrap his arm around my shoulder. "We couldn't do that."
"No really, I want you to. It looks like we'll be in Seattle for the foreseeable future and I want to keep it in the family. I want another bunch of Newton's running around here."
"Technically half Netwon, half Chenney." Ben chuckled as he squeezed me into his chest. He looked to Angela for a sign of approval.
"I guess if you want, but the workshop is yours. We can fix it up into a little cottage or something. You and the kids will have a place to stay when you visit."
"I can add a shower to the bathroom easily." Tyler's eyebrows raised in the hope of a new project.
I looked to Alice since I couldn't look at Edward and she gave me a small nod.
"Okay." I let out a big breath before Angela and Ben both to me in their arms.
/&/
Wedding planning went into high gear. Thank God I was in Seattle and Alice assigned me all the duties I could do from there.
We got everything moved and settled before Jessie started her summer school at Hale. She loved it so much and made a ton of friends. I was invited to join some of the moms for coffee while the kids played. I ended up getting a lot of advice and fit in really well with the group. One mom suggested a nanny service where I found Chelsea. She had just gotten her bachelors degree in Child Development. She was working as a nanny while she took classes online for her Masters degree. She was a godsend.
Before I knew it, the time had come for my son's first birthday. We returned to Forks where we all, including Edward and stayed at Alice and Jasper's house where the party was being held. Edward and I even got a chance to fool around on the beach the night before the party. I felt so alive, like a kid again.
I took Mikey to his father's grave the morning of his birthday and had a very tearful one-sided conversation with my late husband. My only saving grace was when Mikey picked a nearby dandelion and gave it to me uttering something that sounded like "pretty", but I wasn't sure.
Later that afternoon, the party was in full swing on the beach outside of Alice and Jasper's house. It was all good vibrations and sweet sensations until I spotted Edward and Jake in a slightly heated conversation.
/&/
EPOV
"Hey, Edward. How's it hanging."
Jacob. Fucking douche. I should say long, hard, and well used, but I held back.
"Good. You?"
"Just wanted to let you know I caught that little show you put on down here last night. Who is she? She looked pretty fine from what I could see."
Ah ha. Mr. Black had seen Bella and I making out like teenagers on the beach the night before. Interesting how it never entered his mind that it could have been Bella.
"I'm not sure I know what you mean."
"Come on, man. You can tell me. Is she local? Is that why you're always coming down here with Bella?" He raised his eyebrows, salivating for an answer.
"If I was, it's certainly none of your business."
"You're one of Bella's best friends. The one every one says is so fucking in love with her that we all have to walk on eggshells around you ass. If you're fucking some local skank, Bella has the right to know."
By this point he was squeezing me around the shoulders in a sideways hug, whispering threateningly in my ear.
I threw his arm off of me and stepped back. I looked around to see some of the guests had noticed our conversation. I stepped into him to whisper harshly through my clenched teeth. "Bella is my best friend and knows all about my sex life. So you can just fuck off and worry about your own instead of trying to tap into my action."
"If we weren't at this party, I would pay you back for that fucking right hook you swung last time."
"Jake! Just step off." Bella inserted herself between us, pushing against both of our chests.
"Edward, go get your binoculars. A couple of us are getting ready to go get on our boards."
I turned and looked down to see she was already wearing her wetsuit. I had to hold back a groan as my cock was instantly stiff. We'd had sex three times in the past twenty-four hours, but that seemed to make no difference to my cock.
"Fine." I took her arm and pulled her to the side, out of Jacob's earshot. "I can't wait to peel that suit off of you and taste how wet you really are."
She hit me playfully on the arm before pushing me back towards the house.
I grabbed the binoculars quickly and made it back down to the beach to find Alice and Jasper looking out on the surf.
"She just went out with Jake and Tyler. Look over there."
I looked to see that Bella had already caught a nice sized wave with Jake close behind. Then the surf covered them to the point where I couldn't see either of them.
"What the fuck!"
"Shit!" Jasper uttered. "They might have gotten caught up in that swell. Charlie!"
Alice came and grabbed onto my arm. "Can you see Tyler? Is he out there?"
I could see Tyler frantically paddling around, but no Bella or Jake in sight.
My heart was beating out of my chest with panic as Alice collapsed in my arms sobbing. Charlie came over and Jasper was quickly telling him what happened. Charlie was on his cell within seconds calling for help.
All I could do was hang onto Alice for dear life, praying that wherever my wife was, she was safe.
/&/
BPOV
I was coughing and hacking the dirty water from my lungs as I became aware of my surroundings.
I felt a heaviness on my chest. I blinked my eyes a few times wishing the sting away to find Jake's head resting there.
"I thought I'd lost you there for a second. Don't you ever fucking scare me like that again." He pulled me up slowly and brought me into his arms.
I looked around to see that we were in a shallow cave. One that usually was full of water when the tide was high. Panic began to set in as I realized that we were on the other side of the cove from where we began. There was no way I'd be able to swim back and the tide could change at any moment.
"Jake? What are we going to do?" I was almost sobbing at that point.
"Don't worry, baby. I'll take care of you."
"This can't be it, Jake. We have to get out of here." I couldn't leave my kids. I couldn't leave Edward. I wondered if this was God's idea of dropping the other shoe. If it was, I was going to give Him a piece of my mind when we met.
"The tide shouldn't get this high for a couple more days. Remember we used to climb up here when we were kids. Charlie and my dad will remember. They'll find us, I swear." He pressed a kiss into my hair as I tried to will my father to find me and bring me back to my husband and family as soon as possible.