Two updates in two days. Thanks for the reviews - seriously; you guys are great. And sorry if I said something stupid in the previous chapter. I use to overreact or exaggerate.

June 20

June 6

Three days flew by. I stayed in bed this entire time, while Alice brought me tissues and Rose prepared teas. I hated myself for putting them in this situation, but I was really sick. My head was spinning, making me dizzy whenever I wanted to go to bathroom.

My boss already called me, ordering me to go to work on Monday. Today was Saturday and I was happy to have another two days free.

When I started to feel worse, I called immediately Carlisle and told him about the flu. He came and gave me some medicine, telling me to stay in bed as much as I can – that meant all the time. Great. My legs were already stiff. But I sighed relieved when he told me the baby was fine. That's all I wanted to know.

I was in bed, staring outside on the window. I watched the sunrise and the sun made his way into my room. Crap, I forgot to close the curtains.

I looked at the clock. 6 45am. I didn't know why, but I couldn't sleep. I tried over and over, but I ended playing with my pillow or staring on the ceiling. I felt the dark circles under my eyes, but I couldn't do anything about it.

After a few hours later, I looked at the clock and was surprised to see it was already 8 30am. I held my cell phone in my hand and I smiled enthusiastic, when it started to ring.

"Good morning, Edward." I mumbled happily. Edward called me every morning and every night to see how I was feeling. It was already routine and the sound of his voice improved my condition so much.

"Hey, sleepyhead. Did I wake you up?" he asked concerned, but I giggled.

"Nope." I said, popping the 'p'. "Actually, I was awake before you called. I kind of... hadn't slept at all." I bit my lip, knowing exactly his answer. He would be mad.

"Bella, you must sleep." he growled. Told you... I knew he was worried about the baby, but I wanted to believe he was worried because of both of us. Although I was afraid this was pure theater and before I knew it, he would leave. I shuddered at the thought and tried to push it away.

"It's not my fault I can't sleep." I frowned, a bit bewildered of his tone. He sighed.

"Sorry. I didn't want to sound like that. But I was serious. Carlisle already told me you need to rest. Please, be a good girl and sleep." he said softly. I nodded, although I knew he couldn't see it.

"I'll try." I rolled my eyes.

"Ok, I believe you." he said, but I sensed the smile in his voice. I smirked too, my hand clutching the phone. "How are you?"

I thought about it a few seconds. I was sneezing every two minutes, and my nose was red because of so many tissues. I said the simplest word I could think about. "Fine."

He wasn't fooled. Especially because in the next second I coughed. "Define the word 'fine'."

I sighed frustrated and decided to tell him the truth. "Um... running nose and burn in the back of my throat. Like I said, fine." For me it was fine. I mean I was worse than this when I was little.

"That doesn't seem fine for me." he argued. I snorted and I rolled on the bed, till I was sitting on my stomach, my hand under my chin.

"You're overreacting." I mumbled.

"You're pregnant." That was his answer, like it explained everything. I frowned confused, trying to understand. And? If I was, what? Carlisle already told me he or she was okay. "Just humor me, Bella. OK? Take care of yourself."

"Ok, dad." I mocked, throwing my hand into the air desperate.

He laughed amused. "You're quite stubborn."

"Blame my dad's genes." I smirked when I heard his beautiful laugh. I immediately remembered something and I was bouncing on the bed, although I took quickly a tissue to wipe my nose. "Hey, what about your songs? Can I hear them?"

"I just finished a song last night." his tone was weird and I understood he was hiding something. It was none of my business, so I didn't ask him. "But I still need to write four more." he chuckled and again, there was something weird in his voice. I saw how he ignored my second question.

"That's great." I smiled genuinely. He seemed uncomfortable with the subject, so I changed it. "What about Emmett and Jasper? You forgot to tell me how they did in Portland." I scolded playfully.

I knew Rose and Alice already spoke to them but I really forgot to ask them... and because I wanted to hear it from Edward. Yeah, I know. I'm an idiot. I can't help it.

He laughed quietly. "They're still negotiating. But I think they'll buy it after all. They'll come on Monday and they'll tell us everything then. They were very mysterious." he laughed again, enchanting my ears. I didn't fail to see how he said 'us'. "I'm shocked. I didn't know Emmett could keep a secret."

I laughed too and I buried my face in the pillow. I didn't want to wake up Alice or Rose, especially because they weren't morning persons. Weirdly or not, I was very hyperactive in the morning.

"I'm curious if Alice or Rose know something." I mused.

"I doubt it. If Jasper wants to keep a secret, then he will. He's as stubborn as you are." he laughed again, but his laugh was more reserved than before. I frowned confused, but again didn't ask him about it.

"Well, I guess you're stuck with the two of us." I said, before hitting my forehead with my palm. Great, Bella. Thanks for ruining everything. Why you can't keep your mouth shut? I sounded like a stalker. "I mean, it's kind of... frustrating to be... you know, Jasper's... Drop it." I mumbled lamely, closing my eyes. Good, Bella.

"Yeah, I think you're right. It's frustrating sometimes." he said amused and I sighed relieved. At least, he hadn't hanged up.

My stomach growled, begging for food. I was hungry, but I didn't want to hang up. I looked at the clock and saw it was already 9 15am. Whoa... Time flew by.

I heard a noise in the kitchen and then someone cursed loudly. Rose. Crap, I woke her up. "Rose is awake. I think I should... help her in the kitchen." Even I felt the sadness in my voice. I didn't want to sound so vulnerable, but again, I couldn't help it.

"Oh, ok." he whispered bemused. He sighed quietly and I smiled to myself. He didn't want to hang up either. "Take care of yourself and if you ever need something, please call me."

"OK. Goodbye, Edward." I mumbled.

"Goodbye, Bella."

I dropped my cell phone on the pillow, before standing up. I closed my eyes, as I started to feel dizzy. See, that's why I hated staying so long in bed.

After two seconds, I stormed in the kitchen, feeling better. I found Rose drinking water from a mug, her hair disheveled and her eyes sleepy.

I smiled at her. "Good morning, sunshine."

She growled, glaring at me. "I can't see what is good about it." then she sighed, half-smiling. "But it's good to see you finally better."

"I feel better." my smile grew and I took a glass of water too. "Why are you awake so early?" It was weird. She was never awake before 11 00am.

She shrugged, yawning. "I was thirsty." she mumbled and opened the fridge. She looked for something and frowned confused. She closed it, before turning to me and staring over my shoulder. "Alice, I'll kill you." she screamed.

"Hush. What the fuck, Rose? She's sleeping." I whisper-yelled at her. She turned to glare at me.

"She ate my ice cream." she whimpered.

I heard a door open and turned around to see a sleepy Alice glaring at Rose. "I'm kind of sleeping right now, Rosalie Hale. Shut the fuck up." She yelled, before disappearing in her room, slamming the door behind her.

I rolled my eyes at their childish behavior. Indeed, they weren't morning persons. They always argued in the morning and it was frustrating, though I was so calm and quiet. Rose sighed angrily and frowned.

"I'm going to sleep." she grumbled. Of course. "And if Edward calls you again, please go and talk in the bathroom." she hissed, before disappearing in her room too. So she probably heard me. I sighed.

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I decided to make some pancakes and the coffee was ready. I took two pancakes for myself and I waited till the others woke up. Of course it was 11 15am and they were still sleeping. And I was afraid they would be petulant the rest of the morning. Especially Rose.

Someone opened the door and I turned around to see Alice, frowning and yawning. "Do I smell coffee?" she asked, but her eyes lit up when she saw the pancakes. "Pancakes!" she screamed.

I laughed at her exuberance. At least, one of them wasn't grumpy anymore. She took two pancakes and smiled happily at me. "Good to see you again, Sneezy." she said and took a bite from one of her pancakes. "God, Bells. I really missed your cooking."

"It's so fucking great to be out of bed." I sighed relieved.

Rose opened her door and came slowly in the kitchen. She frowned at us confused, but her eyes glazed over till she saw the coffee. "Oh yeah. Coffee. Please." she sighed taking a sip from her mug.

Nobody talked during breakfast and I couldn't be happier. I knew they were still in their bad moods and I didn't want to be yelled at.

Alice screamed startled, when the phone echoed in the room.

"Hello." I answered as fast as I could.

"Oh, hi there Bells." a voice said and I felt how my body froze. Oh no. This couldn't be Charlie. "How are you doing, sweetheart. Feeling better?"

I glared at Alice and Rose and I was satisfied when they cowered in their seats. "I'm okay. Nothing too serious."

"Good to hear that. I was... worried when Alice told me yesterday." he mumbled in the receiver.

"Did she?" I asked, glaring at Alice. She smiled sheepishly and stuffed a piece of pancake in her mouth.

"Don't be mad at her, Bella. She was worried and thought it was good to tell me. I'm your father, Isabella." Charlie said firmly and I frowned confused. He had never spoken like this before. I started to feel guilty. My stomach churned, thinking at the other 'problem'. How was I supposed to tell him I was pregnant?

"You're right, dad." I whispered, sighing. "How are you?"

"Same old, same old. Nothing too important happened." he mumbled. "But tell me more about you. Is everything alright at the office?"

"Yeah. I'm starting work on Monday." I said, wishing he would hang up. I knew it was rude, but the knot in my throat made it difficult to talk. "Ok, um... I have to go. Um I guess I'll talk to you later." I bit my lip.

He sighed. "Ok, Bells. Talk to you later. Love you."

"Love you too." I mumbled and hung up. I sighed nervously, but seeing Alice and Rose biting their lip anxiously, I laughed. "Although I could have killed you, I wouldn't. Be thankful of that." I teased and they nodded happily.

"Sorry, Bella, but he called yesterday and I had to tell him." Alice explained, but I waved her off.

"Don't worry, Ali. It's fine."

June 8

I was already in my office, cursing and groaning as I sat down in my old chair. I couldn't believe I was back to work. This was hell. Especially because my boss scolded me. He reminded me so much of Charlie that made me sick.

All I had in mind these days, was how to tell my parents this. I didn't know how. And from what Edward told me, he had the same problem. I had the feeling Carlisle suspected something, but I'd never had the courage to ask him about it. I was too afraid.

The day passed quite fast, for my surprise. I was dozing off, by the time I had to go back home.

I shook my head, trying to wake up and stood up, grabbing my purse. I opened the door and almost fainted, when I saw the most unexpected person standing right in front of me.

"Edward?" I asked bewildered and he laughed.

"Hey there. Happy to see me?" he asked playfully.

Yes.

"What are you doing here?" I asked quickly, no longer sleepy. "And how did you know I work here?"

"That's for me to know and for you to find out." he smiled, sending my heart into frenzy. Well, I did have my suspicions. And that included Alice and Rose, of course. I must thank them later.

"You're not being fair." I teased.

"Nothing is fair in life." he shrugged, still smiling. I rolled my eyes and locked the door behind me. "So, what do you say about lunch?" he suggested and I turned around to look at him stunned. Was he asking me for a date?

I looked outside and I saw it was twilight. "It isn't lunch time anymore." I whispered, but my heart pounded loudly in my chest, when his smile grew.

"Dinner?" he raised his eyebrows and I was lost in his beautiful green eyes. "So, what do you say?" he asked and I realized I had been staring at him for minutes. I blushed furiously, looking down at my feet. I was wearing jeans and a green shirt, not very inspired for an estate agent or a date.

"Now?" I asked lamely and my breath stopped, when he took a few steps forward.

"Why not?" he said. I nodded defeated, but my lips twitched, fighting a smile. "Deal then. I know a good restaurant and it's not far from here.".

I nodded shyly. Why was I shy? We had spoken before. We weren't strangers anymore.

I climbed in his Volvo and I inhaled his scent. It was so sweet and delicious, that made me cringe in my seat. He sat down in the driver seat and started the engine. He took a glance at me and I saw the frown on his face. He looked confused, yet hurt. I didn't know why and I was anxious to ask him. But before I could open my mouth, he already pulled over.

He opened my door and smiled crookedly. "Come on." he whispered softly and we entered the restaurant. It was amazing and I figured out it was expensive. "Cullen." he said to someone and that someone showed us our table. We sat down and the waiter gave both of us menus.

"You reserved a table?" I asked suspiciously. He smiled sheepishly.

"Well, I thought you would like to come." he blushed, more for my amusement and I smiled gently.

"Of course." I whispered and buried my face in the menu. I wasn't actually searching for something, just keeping my eyes occupied. I saw he was doing the same, although he wasn't feigning anymore. He was staring into space.

"Hello. I'll be your waitress this evening. Would you like to order something?" a piercing voice came from my right and I looked up to find a blonde tiny girl, chewing on her gum. She looked very... happy. She was staring intensely at me and I blushed, looking down.

"Um... I want mushroom ravioli." I mumbled and I raised my eyebrows at Edward.

"Make them two." he smiled at me, although he looked amused.

"Do you want something to drink?" the waitress asked and I was aware her eyes were on me. God, she was weird. Edward pursed his lips.

"Just water." I tried to smile at her.

"Me too." Edward said quickly and the girl noted everything on a small piece of paper.

"Great." she squealed and left us alone. I blinked after her, frowning confused. What was that? Was she on drugs?

Edward burst out laughing and my frown increased. Why was he laughing? I crossed my arms, being extremely pissed off.

"Glad I entertain you." I grumbled and his laughter stopped. He continued smiling at me.

"I know that girl pretty well. Her name is Lauren." he started, but I interrupted him.

"Oh. That's why she was so... excited. I didn't know you were together." my eyes widened. Oh my God. What had I done? Maybe I destroyed their relationship...

"No, wait, Bella. We weren't and we'll never be together." he frowned, but I could see he was still amused. I suppressed a relieved sigh. I continued staring at him confused. "She was staring at you. You see... she's different."

He laughed again, at my expression. Probably it was between disgust and shock. Oh God. Poor Lauren. I shook my head, dismissing the images that started flooding in my head.

She came with two glasses of water. She winked at me, before leaving again. I shuddered. Edward looked at me now and then and I heard him sigh.

I stared at him confused. "What's wrong?" I asked worried.

He shook his head, sighing. "Nothing."

"Edward?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Ok, I'll tell you. But please, don't freak out." he whispered and I nodded. I was scared. I knew it was something big and my heart reacted at that thought. "Well, after Carlisle came to see you that day, I talked to him. I asked him about you and the baby."

He stopped, much for my dismay. I waited, patting my fingers on the table, but he didn't continue. "And?" I insisted. "Edward, you're scaring me. What happened after that?"

He stared into my eyes. "He knows." he whispered and I felt my entire body freeze. He knew. Carlisle knew I was pregnant with his son. Oh no. Was he mad? Did he tell his mother already? "But don't worry, Bella." he cupped my cheek, my skin burning from his touch. "He knows how to keep a secret. He won't tell anybody before us."

I nodded, pursing my lips. I felt guilty. They deserved to know the truth, but I was too much of a coward to tell them. "My dad called me." I mumbled. "I couldn't tell him." It was becoming harder and harder and the baby was growing inside of me. Soon, I'll be huge and I won't have how to hide it.

Edward caressed my cheek and smiled encouragingly. "Everything will be ok. We'll tell them when we'll be ready." I stared deeply into his eyes and I was shocked to see a sparkle in them. His smile grew as he continued staring into my eyes and my cheeks were red. He looked like he just realized something very important.

The waitress cleared her throat loudly and he removed his hand from my face, embarrassed. She put two plates of mushroom ravioli in front of us and with a smile, she left.

"Bella?" Edward asked sheepishly.

I took a bite from my food and looked up at him. "Hmm?" I moaned, chewing.

"Have you thought about an ultrasound scanning?" I was surprised to see him blush and I chocked when I realized what he was asking.

"What?"

"An ultrasound scanning." he repeated, blushing again. An ultrasound scanning. I was anxious to see my baby, to hear his heartbeat, but... was I ready for it? My heart thundered in my chest at seeing my little baby on a screen.

I fought back tears and nodded, smiling. "I would love to."

He had a huge grin plastered on his face as he kissed gently my hand. "Thank you. I'll talk to Carlisle as soon as possible." His piercing green eyes were sparkling and his smile was breathtaking. My eyes watered at his excitement and my hand flew to my belly.

"When would you like it to be?" I asked gently and he pursed his lips, thinking.

"How about June 20th?" he suggested and I nodded. He seemed pretty happy about the date, so I was happy too.

Ok, this is a pretty long chapter. I enjoyed writing it. Hope you like it.

And about Edward's doubts, all I'm saying is don't worry about it. See you in the next chapter!