Chapter 9: Talking
Carlisle's POV
My daughter is alive and well. This has made our family so happy. We are now at home talking about her return.
"Where do you think she has been all this time?" Esme asks
"We are just going to have to ask her", I say
"Paul is no longer a werewolf doesn't that mean Bella ages?" Alice asks
We all freeze this we have not thought off. I look at Charlie and he has gone pale too. This means eventually we will lose Bella. She is what's holds us together. Without her we are just a mess.
"We don't even know if he imprinted on her", Edward says
"We can't ask her that she probably doesn't even know about werewolves", Jasper points out
"It's 10am do you think we'll be welcome at Bella's?" Esme asks
She really wants to see the person she calls a daughter.
"Let's go down and see", I say smiling
"I'm coming too", Charlie says
"Do you mind if we come?" Aro asks
"Not at all. But if Bella is uncomfortable with it you'll have to leave", I tell them
"Of course. We don't want to make Bella uncomfortable", Marcus says softy
We all quickly take off into the woods Charlie on Emmett's back. We reach Bella and Paul's place in minutes to find the pack is arriving at the same time.
"So we had the same idea", Sam says smiling
Emily is standing next to him hold Pauline. The other kids where at her side.
"Looks like it", I say smiling we make our way towards Bella's place together.
First thing we see is that Paul's truck is missing. The second thing is the kids are out playing on the lawn. We quickly walk over to them the eldest Jemmett spots us first.
"Are you here to see mum?" he asks
"Yes we are. Can you tell us were she is?" Sam asks
"She is inside lying on the couch. Dad says she needs to put her feet up", Jemmett replies
We all chuckle. Emily puts Pauline on the ground and she and the others go off the play with Rosie. And we head inside.
"Bella?" Charlie calls
"In here", she calls back
We follow the sound of her voice into the living room. We find her lying on the couch with her feet up with one hand on her belly.
"Hey guys. What do I owe the pleasure?" she asks smiling at us
"We have missed you", Esme says
Bella laughs, "I know you have missed me but that's not the reason why you are here. You have come to ask me questions"
We look down ashamed of ourselves.
"Guys it is ok to ask questions. After all I have been gone for 8 years. Let's just wait to Paul comes back. He should be back any minute he was just going to the supermarket", Bella says
That surprises us. We didn't expect her to answer our questions.
"Rose come here", Bella says reaching out her hand to Rose
Rose takes her hand and Bella places it on her stomach. She gasps in shock.
Bella smiles, "Who else wants to feel my baby kick?"
We all nod and put our hands on Bella's stomach and we feel a strong kick. It was an amazing feeling.
"How far along are you Bella?" I ask her
"7 months and 1 week along. Not far to go now", Bella says smiling at her stomach
She is glowing with pride.
"Mummy!" Marie cried running in
Bella sits up carefully, "What is it baby?"
"Rosie fell over. She is crying", Marie says
Bella quickly gets up and we follow her outside. We see Rosie crying on the ground. Bella goes over to her and just manages to pick her up.
"Shh…baby…mummy is here", Bella cooed
Rosie buries her face in Bella's shoulder and Bella continues to calm her down. Bella is a wonderful mother. Suddenly Paul's truck pulls up outside the house.
"Sweetheart I thought I told you to take it easy", Paul calls
"Rosie fell down", Bella explains
Rosie hearing her father's voice looked up and reached for him. Paul chuckle's and lifts her from Bella's arms.
"Hello sweet pea. You're a daddy's girl aren't you?" Paul asks smiling bouncing her around.
Rosie is now giggling, "Sweet pea", she cries
Everyone laughs. Soon we make our way back inside. Paul following us. He helps lower Bella back on to the couch and sits down with her feet in his lap. We can all see how much he adores her and she him.
"Now what questions do you have?" Paul asks looking up at us
"Why did you both run away?" Charlie asks
"Paul found me in the woods and I begged him to take me away", Bella replies
"I couldn't leave her there and she didn't want to go back. So we ran away together", Paul adds
"When did you guys start dating?" Sam asks
"Soon after we left", they say together
"That was quick", Edward says
"Not really. Everything can change in one moment", Paul says softly
There is something there but I don't think they'll tell us.
"When did you both get married?" I ask
"Soon after we started dating", Paul replies
"Paul get the picture", Bella orders
Paul laughs and gets up he is back in seconds with a picture frame. He quickly hands it to us and goes back to sit with Bella. We look at the picture to see Paul wearing a black suit and a red tie. Bella has her arms wrapped around him she is wearing a flowing white wedding dress with a red back to it. Her long hair is half up and the rest is curled to the side and is held up with a red and gold flower. She looks absolutely amazing. Her eyes are brimming with love and excitement.
"Your beautiful Bella", Alice says, "I wish I could've planned the wedding"
"Maybe next time Alice", Bella says
"Where were you living at this point?" Jacob asks
"It doesn't matter. We then moved to California for the last 7 years", Paul says
"Do the names for the kids have any special meaning?" Emily asks
Paul and Bella both smile at each other before replying.
"Jemmett is a combination of Jasper and Emmett and his middle name is Samuel", Paul says looking at Jasper, Emmett and Sam
They all look surprised but then they quickly thank them.
"Aspyesme has Esme and her middle name is Carlie, that is a combination of Carlisle and Charlie", Bella says
"Really Bells?" Charlie asks her
"Yes. We wanted to honor the family", Bella replies
"Thank you Bella", Esme and I say
"Daniel Jared Lahote", Paul says
Jared smiles when he hears his name.
"Marie Emily Lahote, Jalice Angela Lahote. Marie after Grandmother Marie and Jalice is a combination of the J of Jacob and Alice and Kaimana Sue Lahote", Bella says
Sue, Emily, Alice and Angela jump up and run over and hug Bella.
"Jackson Quil Lahote is next", Paul says
"And lastly Rosie Leah Lahote", Bella adds, "Rosie is after you Rose"
"Do you know what you're having?" Esme asks her looking at Bella's stomach
"Nope", Bella replies smiling
"We want it to be a surprise", Paul adds smiling at Bella
"Have you though of any names?" Rose asks
"Not yet. We normally name he kids after they are born", Bella replies
"Did you go to collage?" Edward asks her
"Yes I got a major in English and a minor in law", Bella replies grinning
"Bella I have noticed you have quite an age cap between children Bella why is that?" I ask curious
Paul and Bella's smiles immediately disappear. They both have a haunted look in there eyes. Paul quickly gets up.
"I think it is time for you to go. Bella is tired", Paul says stiffly
Whatever I said is having a huge impact on them. We quickly do what Paul asks and leave.
"What was that all about?" Aro asks
"I don't know. But I want to find out", Sam replies
What could they possible be hiding from us?
Author's Note: What do you think? Please review and i'll update as soon as possible:)