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Bella POV
I wasn't exactly sure how this had happened. I was always good at taking my pill. I hadn't missed one since I first started taking them. I knew they weren't 100%, but still.
My entire life was going to be different now. I was now responsible for another human being. I needed to figure out how to support us. It was early and if I wanted I could get an abortion, but I really didn't think I could live with myself if I killed my child, Paul's child.
At that thought I began to sob. I was pregnant with an unexpected child who's father may not want anything to do with me. What was I going to do now? I wanted nothing more than to call my best friend and ask what to do, but Jake would surely hate me. The father of my child was engaged to my best friends sister.
I looked down at my still flat stomach and was suddenly filled with determination. I needed to get my shit together I couldn't fall apart like this anymore, not when I needed to figure stuff out for my baby. Holy shit! I was going to be a mum!
I could do this. I would be good mum to my baby. Paul may not want anything to do with me, but I would still be the best mum that I could ever be. I would love my baby and I would figure out how to be a single mum and make a good living.
I grabbed the tests and headed back to my room. I might know that I'm going to keep the baby but I didn't know what I was going to do with Paul.
I needed answers. I needed to know why I was turning into a massive wolf and how turning into a wolf would affect my baby.
I knew of only one person that may have the answers to my questions. I dialled the number and waited for it to be answered.
"Hello"
"Hey Billy, is any of the boys around?" I asked. For some reason I didn't feel like I could trust the pack with this secret yet.
"No, what's wrong Bella?"
"Could you tell me why I'm turning into a fucking wolf'" I couldn't help but shrike at him.
"What? Tell me what's happened Bella?"
"I was attacked today…by a vampire. I killed it but I need to know what's happening to me, Billy."
"I can't tell you everything you need to know over the phone. I need you to come back to La Push."
"I can't do that Billy. I can't come back to La Push..."
"Why not Bella?" I could hear the concern in his voice.
"There's some things that have happened, you don't have to worry about Billy. But I can't come back to La Push and you can't tell anyone about this."
"Well I can't tell you everything you need to know over the phone Bella. I need you to come back to La Push, if what I think is happening is actually happening then something bad is on its why and it will only get so much worse. Then it is" with that said Billy hung up on me.
I knew I needed to find out what was happening to me and my baby, but firstly I needed to think about what was best for my baby.
I guess I had fallen asleep but because the next thing I heard was banging in the kitchen and I knew I had to tell her. I got up and walked into the kitchen where my mum was cooking dinner, or rather heating it up otherwise it was bound to taste like garbage. I boosted myself on the counter and waited until she stopped for a moment. Phil was at the table reading a newspaper. I starred at the back of her head wondering how in the world I was supposed to tell my mother that her only unmarried twenty year old daughter who wasn't even dating was pregnant?
"What's up Bella? You feeling any better." She asked finally, not even bothering to turn around.
I decided to just tell her fast, you know like ripping off a Band-Aid. "I'm pregnant." I said quickly.
She stopped stirring whatever was in the pot, her whole body stiff with tension. "What?"
"I'm pregnant." I said even quieter. "I took some tests this morning and all of them came out positive."
She rounded on me, her brown eyes meeting mine. "What?" she asked again, obviously in shock.
I bit my lip nervously. "Well, I was on the pill, and I was really good at taking it, but obviously it wasn't enough and I don't know what to do now." I spoke so quickly I wasn't sure she even heard me.
Her eyes were wide and tears filled them, making me feel even more guilty for this. She was silent for a long time. ''I…I didn't know you were sleeping with Jacob."
"It's not Jacob's, mum. Jake is like a little brother to me." I told her blushing.
Her eyes grew even wider if that was possible. "Than who's?"
"Another guy from the reservation.'' I answered as traitorous tears ran down my cheeks.
"When I got there for dads wedding he was so sweet and it sort of just happened." I said feeling the tears fall faster down my cheeks.
And then I was suddenly in my mums arms as she hugged me and promising me that everything would be fine. She held me while I cried, just like she had when I was a little girl, and though I knew that I had disappointed her, I knew she loved me no matter what.
When I was done crying she leaned back and looked me in the eyes. "Have you told your father yet?" she asked.
I grimaced. "No. I just found out today, and I don't want to tell him until I've gone to the doctor and know for sure." I said. But she could tell I was just stalling but said nothing.
She just nodded. "Well then let's eat dinner and then find you an OB/GYN to go to." She smiled at me and kissed my cheek. ''Everything will be ok Bella, no matter what you decide."
"Mum, I'm going to keep this baby." I said with as much conviction as I could muster up.
"Even if the baby's dad doesn't want anything to do with us."
She smiled at me. "I know Bella. I know you well enough to know you would keep it and raise it." suddenly she squealed excitedly. "Oh my god. I'm going to be a grandma. Phil. Phil I'm going to be a grandma."
Phil was looking at me shocked and then smiled. "So what's that make me?" he asked.
"A grandpa." mum answered for me.
''Congrats Bella. So when do I get to meet the guy who knocked you up.''
I just glared at him silently.
My mum went back to stirring and everyone were quiet for a short moment. "So tell me about the father." mum said.
I stayed silent for a moment, not really sure how to respond. I still wasn't sure what to do when it came to Paul. I knew he would be a good father, but would he want to be a father to this child? Would he see this child as a burden, a strain on his relationship with Rachel? Would he treat our child the same way he would treat his kids with his imprint? Because if he didn't truly want our child, or if he didn't love our child as much as any future children he may have, I wouldn't want him to have anything to do with the baby. I would never want our child to feel unwanted or second best.
"His name is Paul. He's 20 and he works at a friend's construction company that works around Forks and La Push.''
"Well that's a well-paid job." Phil added as in as he plated his food. "At least he will be able to support the baby."
I chewed on my lip. "Yeah, financially he's reliable, but I'm not positive how…emotionally available he would be."
My mum looked worried at that statement as I added a small amount of food to my own plate. The stress of today had made my stomach turn in knots and I wasn't sure how hungry I really was. ''Why wouldn't he be emotionally there?" mum asked and I wish she hadn't
I blushed furiously, the guilt blooming brightly in my chest. I had slept with an engaged man, he may as well have been married and this embarrassed me greatly. I didn't want to tell my mum but I also didn't want to lie to her, yet she wouldn't understand because I can't tell her about the imprint. "I didn't know it at the time but he is engaged to Jacob's sister Rachel when we were together" I said in shame.
They both stopped eating, their forks frozen halfway to their mouth. "Engaged?" mum said in a strangled voice while Phil was frozen in shock.
I swallowed uncomfortably, but nodded. "Yeah. I didn't know at the time and well we slept together the night before the wedding and then he left afterwards. He said he loved me, then at the wedding I saw them together and Leah told me that they are engaged. That night I broke it off with him." I said to my mother and Phil. When I looked up at her she just looked sadly at me. "I didn't mean to fall in love with him" I said as tears filled my eyes as the pain in my chest renewed. I missed Paul, even if he lied to me and probably just used me. I missed my friend and lover, but I knew I couldn't ever have him.
Mum just hugged me again. "Hey, its ok. Your broken heart will heal, and even if he doesn't want the baby, WE do. We will support you in whatever you decide and we'll give that baby the best life possible okay?"
Thanks mum." I whispered. I met her eyes, soaking in the comfort she gave so freely. "If you were me, would you tell him about the baby?" I asked.
She remained silent for a moment as she thought it over. "Honestly, yes I would tell him. In my opinion, unless he had done something unforgivable he deserves to at least know he's going to be a father. He may not choose to be a part of his child's life, but at least he has the choice if he wants to."
As terrifying as it was to even think of telling him about the baby, I knew she was right. Paul is a good man and he deserved the truth. What he did with the truth was up to him. This child would be the cause of some tension in the pack, and I could only hope that our adult problems would be solved before he or she came in to the world.
Mum patted me on the back. "I had you when I was still young and you are still the best thing that ever happened to me."
"Hey, what about me?" Phil joked, trying to lighten up the sombre mood.
"You're cute but, my Bella is a smart, kind, beautiful girl, whose about to make me a grandma."
He squeezed my hand. "I guess you got me their Bells. I can't ever make her a grandma."
Mum gasped. "You know what? I bet this baby is going to be absolutely gorgeous. Those Quileute boys are awfully handsome and you are gorgeous, so the baby is bound to be a supermodel." Her eyes were sparkling with excitement.
The rest of dinner was spent with my mum talking about how beautiful my baby is going to be. I was unbelievably relieved that mum wasn't angry or sad about the baby.
One parent down, one more to go.
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