A/N What can I say? I'm so sorry I have practically abandoned you all, but my life has been took over by alien experiments that are called EXAMS! I am so happy to say they are over and I have a holiday from school! Woohoo! So, please accept my apology and here is a new chapter! :D xx
P.S I have terrible writers block so this chapter probably has a lot of faults, and hasn't gone the way I hoped but it was either this or nothing. Also, nothing exciting really happens, but I had to include it because its leading up to a HUGE event that's gonna happen!!! :D
** Next day **
"Shh! You will wake her up!" I heard someone hiss, bringing me out of my sleep. I opened my eyes and saw Rose and Jasper sitting on chairs, beside me. Rosalie's eyes were red, like she had been crying. I went to brush my hair out of my face and found that I couldn't as Rosalie was clutching my hand.
"Oh, sorry. Bella, how are you feeling?" She asked, her eyes searching my face. How do I feel? I feel terrible, all of my body ached, and my head is pounding.
"I'm fine. What happened last night?! James was here!" I cried, looking around, half expecting him to jump out of the wardrobe.
"Bella, James wasn't here. You had a panic attack and I think it was brought on by being alone in the room with Edward." She said. Edward. I thought back and remembered the boy from the room.
"What do you remember?" She asked quietly. I thought back.
"I was in the room, and the boy, Edward came in. The door was locked, someone had jammed it from outside I think. But I began to freak out, and he t-turned into Ja-James. James the stabbed me in the stomach, he said he was going to kill my baby and he did! I could feel it!" I cried hysterically. " I could feel her die inside me! It hurt so much, I could feel her life draining away! When she had died inside me, he then began to cut me, then he turned back into that boy. Then you came and I don't remember anything else." I wiped my eyes on the back of my hand.
"I can still feel that feeling, I think there's something wrong with my baby." I said, jumping up.
"Let's go." Jasper said and we hurried to the car. On the way to the hospital, I prayed.
Please God, I have been through so much, but please don't take her away from me. I need her so much, I don't know what I will do if she doesn't survive. She is my only chance at life, without her, I will die inside. I am her mummy, and she is my baby, please let her live.
"Bella, we are here." Jasper said, taking the keys out. I nodded and got out. I began to shake as we walked into the hospital.
"We need to see Dr Cullen right away." Rosalie said to the secretary. She nodded and picked up the phone. I looked around and caught eyes with a little boy. He looked around five and had turquoise eyes and fair hair. In his hands, he was clutching a lolly pop and had a turtle plaster on his arms. He waved his good arm at me. I smiled through my tears and waved back.
He walked over to me and I bend down to see him. He looked at me.
"Are you sad?" He asked. I shook my head. "But you're crying." He looked at his lolly pop. "You can have this, it makes you all better." He smiled, holding out his lolly pop. I shook my head.
"Its okay, you have it. If I am brave then I will get a lolly too, so you keep yours." I said. He nodded and walked away to him mum.
"Bella, are you okay?" I heard Dr Cullen say. I turned around and shook my head.
"I'm okay, but I don't think my baby is." I said, my bottom lip trembling.
"This way," He said quickly and led me into the room that I had been in before. I already knew the drill and was on the seat with my pyjama top pulled up, exposing my round bump. Jasper and Rosalie was on both of my sides, holding my hand in theirs. I squeezed them both. I looked at Rosalie. Her face was white, and her eyes were rimmed red, and were filled with tears. I knew how much Rosalie wanted her to live. She was so excited for me. Always making sure I am comfortable and that I'm getting the right nutrients. She wants this, just as much as I do.
I could feel my heart thumping against my chest, I could hear the blood rushing about in ears. I shivered as the cold gel was squeezed onto my stomach. I looked at the screen and he pushed the wand on my stomach. I held my breath, straining my ears to hear her heartbeat.
Silence.
Then I heard it.
Thump, thump, thump.
I heard Rosalie and Jasper let out the breath that they had been holding in.
"Well Bella, she is perfectly fine judging by the sounds of her heart but I can run tests if you have anymore worries." He smiled. I nodded, and smiled as he printed out scan pictures. Tears slowly trickled down my face as I stroked my bump.
"Just so you know Bella, its normal to feel like that. I have dozens of woman coming in because they think something's wrong. Its natural." He smiled.
"Thank you." I smiled and took the scan pictures from him. I smiled through my tears as I made out my baby's features.
"Oh Bella, I almost forgot this." He said, and held out a red lolly pop. I laughed through my tears and took it from him
"Lets go home." Rosalie grinned. I nodded, and I felt my baby kick. Its as though she is letting my know that she will fight, and she will be okay.
** 3 Months later **
I moaned impatiently. I had yet again been sent home from the hospital. It was a four days past my due date and they wont take me in, and induce me. I know what's going to happen. The labour. I know there is going to be pain but I truly couldn't wait to meet my daughter. The pain and suffering will be worth it.
"Baby, can you hear me, I want to see you, so if you want to hurry up, you know?" I muttered to my bump. Rosalie began to giggle and I laughed along.
"I can't help it!" I said in between laughs. These past months have gone smoothly. Nothing had happened. I looked at my watch. It read 2:38 pm.
"What time is your friends coming over?" I asked Rosalie who was engrossed in a glossy magazine.
"About three." She said looking up. I nodded. I had only met Alice out of Rosalie's friends and she was very nice. She even took me shopping for maternity dresses.
** Flashback **
"Come on, you need new dresses and I need company!" Alice said, pouting. I really did need new dresses, if I didn't, I wouldn't have went.
We pulled into the mall and went inside. As usual, people gawped and whispered but I held my head high like Rosalie told me to do. We walked Mothercare and I went to look at the dresses while Alice Oooh'd and Ahhh'd at all the tiny baby clothes and toys.
I picked up a pale pink dress and Alice looked it and laughed.
"You are seriously not buying that are you?" She laughed. I nodded, looking it over. It had a pattern of little violet flowers.
"But its hideous! Its all knobbly and patterned funny!" She gasped, looking horror struck. I frowned.
"Its not that bad." I mumbled.
"Bella! See because you love me soooo much, can you pretty please let me pick your dresses." Alice asked, fluttering her eyelashes, her lips pouting.
"No." I said flatly. Alice's face fell and I crumbled. "Fine! But remember, it has to be comfort over style!" I said, trying to be stern but failing terribly. She squealed and began to flick through the clothes rapidly. Occasionally she would gasp in delight and toss something into the basket, or she would shudder in disgust and back away from the item of clothing.
** End of flashback **
But her other friends were coming over. Her male friends. I'm planning on staying away, just in case I panic again. Rosalie says its only a couple of friends, but I don't want to risk it. I lay down on the couch as an over powering wave of exhaustion rolled over me.
I was so exhausted that I didn't even move when the door bell was rang in a tune that could only be Alice. I smiled weakly as Rosalie went to answer it.
"Oh Bella, are you going upstairs? You can if you want, but Alice has been asking for you. I think she is wanting to be really good friends with you." She said, hovering between me and the door.
"Okay." I mumbled. The prospect of another friend was a blessing even if it was coming at a price.
"Hey Rosie baby!" I heard someone say. I resisted the urge to peek over the couch. They all came in. I looked up. Standing in front of me was the most muscled male I had ever seen in my life. This arms were huge and he was very broad. He had black hair that was very short but you could see it was curly. He had blue eyes that seemed to twinkle mischievously. His face split into a grin when he seen me. I hesitantly smiled back even though the fear was building up. He could snap me with one hand!
Then I saw the other boy. He had messy bronze hair and sparkling emerald eyes. There was something familiar about him. Then I realised. It was Edward! I looked away, feeling the heat rise to my face. I was then wrapped in a hug from Alice. She had tied her hair into two very short bunchies. I smiled and got up, to make space for them to sot down.
"Hey Bella! You doing okay? How's little miss?" Alice asked, grinning at my bump. My mouth was very dry and I cleared my throat.
"Im good, and she is fine too. Still not making an appearance!" I huffed, causing the dark haired boy to laugh loudly.
"Oh, this is Emmett," She said, pointing to the muscle man. He waved cheerfully, not showing the surprise at my huge bump. "That's Edward." She nodded her head in the direction of the bronze haired boy. I smiled at both of them. My hands began to clam up and I sucked in quick quiet breaths. So far, so good! I suddenly felt hunger pangs.
"Im hungry, im going to make something to eat. Anyone want anything?" I said, hauling myself to my feet.
At once, everyone jumped up and there was a chorus of "Sit down, I will make something." I laughed.
"Really, its fine, I need to do exercise anyway." I smiled, touched by their movements. In the kitchen, I pulled out a pack of noodles and boiled the kettle. I heard someone come in. I turned around, expecting Rosalie but what I wasn't expecting was Edward to be standing there, looking sheepish.
"Hey Bella, I was to apologize for scaring you that night, three months ago. I would have come over and apologized sooner but I was scared in case you would panic again. Also, Rosalie wouldn't let me near the house." He said, with a small smile. I nodded. It was all I could do. The panic was rising inside me, but I fought it down. There is nothing to be afraid of! Rosalie wouldn't have him here if he was a danger, she wouldn't have anyone in here if they were a danger to my baby.
"Do you need help?" He asked politely. I shook my head.
"Would you like anything?" I asked quietly, my voice shaking. He noticed, and said no. He walked out and I heaved a sigh of relief. Nerves were getting the better of me, and I felt really sick. I opted instead for a carton of juice and a few biscuits and I went back. I sat down and pulled a magazine towards me. I was still trembling, and I couldn't stop my heart from racing. I was very aware that Edward was sitting next to me, and it didn't help very much. There was a dull ache in my stomach as she kicked.
"Ooooh!" I wheezed as she kicked really hard.
"Are you okay? Are you going into labour?" Cried Alice, her eyes wide with excitement. I shook my head.
"No, she's kicking like crazy." I muttered, wincing slightly.
"She?" Edward asked. I nodded, unable to stop the smile that spread across my face.
"Yeah, she." I smiled looking at my bump.
"Tell me about yourself." He said, his smiled pulled up at one side, making it looked crooked. I could feel the sweat as it broke out across my skin.
"My name is Bella Black, I am 17 and I am pregnant. That's basically all there is." I mumbled, looking at the magazine, although I couldn't see it.
"I would never have guessed you were pregnant. Wow, you sure know how to hide it!" He joked and I laughed. Then stopped as I received a particularly sharp kick.
"Ouch!" I muttered.
"Can I?" Edward asked, his hand hovering above my stomach. I looked into his green eyes. Everything went all hazy and I nodded. I held my breath as I felt his gentle hands on my bump. She kicked the exact spot his hand was. Edwards face lit up and broke into a warm grin.
"Wow!" he said quietly. I nodded. He jumped up as he looked at his watch.
"Oh, I have to go, sorry. I hope to see you again Bella." He said, smiling. I nodded and lay down as he left. My mind was reeling and I was feeling slightly alarmed. Why didn't I panic loads when he was talking? Maybe Rosalie and Jasper's presence had a lot to do with it, but somehow, I wasn't so sure. Its like I could relax slightly, more than I ever have around a male, excluding Jasper. There was a fluttering in my stomach, and this time I knew that my baby had nothing to do with it. What is happening to me? I didn't know, and I didn't know if I liked it or not.
A/N Sorry! That was utterly terrible but I will try update before Thursday since im off school! I know the chapter is boring but its leading up to the big event! Even though I don't deserve it, please review! Love ya all loads!
-Louise x3