We had been living together for about 3 weeks when Charlie called Edwards cell phone. I was alone in the living room as it started to ring. Edward was outside talking to Jasper. I picked up the phone and sighed as I saw the number. I knew he would call but I was hoping he wouldn't call so soon. My now fairly large stomach reminded me that I couldn't receive a visit from him. What would I tell him?
"Hello."
"Hello, Bella?"
"Oh hi dad! I didn't think you would call Edwards phone."
"Well I don't have any other way to contact you."
"I'm getting a cell phone later this week, when I get it I'll get you the number."
"Well that's good. How are things? How do you like living on your own?"
"Things are great dad. It's kind of weird being here alone when Edward leaves but other than that I love it."
That wasn't the answer he really wanted.
"Well I'm happy for you Bells. You know you can come over here whenever he isn't around."
"I know dad."
"So when do I get to see this place of yours?"
What could I tell him that wouldn't hurt his feelings?
"Right now isn't a good time. We're having a new water heater put in and it's a mess. I don't want you to see the place like this."
"Oh well that's fine. Maybe sometime next week?"
"Yeah we should have it cleaned up by then."
"Alright Bella, well I got to get to the station. Let me know if you need anything."
"I will, bye dad."
"Bye Bells."
I shut the phone and leaned back against the couch. I knew I couldn't put him off for ever. What would he say when he saw me? I look like I'm 7 months pregnant. I would have been pregnant while I was still in school. He was going to be furious. He already didn't like Edward. How would he feel about him after this?
"Something wrong with our water heater?"
Edward walked around the couch and sat next to me.
"I had to say something. I'm not ready to face him yet."
"Oh I wasn't complaining. I thought it was a great lie."
"I hate lying to him."
"I know love."
He put his arm over my shoulders. I traced small circles onto the back of his hand. The shiver that ran through his baby as obvious. It made me smile. He was so easy to get him going. I brushed my hand along his leg and felt his fingers clench my hair. I wasn't much fun these days. Because I was so big I didn't feel like doing anything and Edward wasn't handling it so well. At first he was incredibly strong. He never even acted like he wanted to have sex. But as the weeks passed it became really obvious that his urges were getting the better of him. He tried and tried to lure me to him but I was feeling so bad that I just ignored him.
I walked in the bedroom once to find him with his head pressed against the wall. When I asked him what he was doing the only answer I got was a growl. I didn't see him again that day until we went to bed. He was now taking 6 or so showers a day. I knew I should be trying more to avoid turning him on but I just couldn't help it. The power I had over him was so unreal. No one had ever been like this with me before. I continued to brush my hand on his leg. I really didn't notice that he was shaking beneath my fingers. I did notice when his lips touched my ear.
"Bella…"
"I'm sorry Edward…"
"Please, I'll be gentle."
I tried to hide the way he was making me feel but I failed miserably.
"You want it too."
"Edward I…"
His lips caught mine before I could finish. His need was much too evident. I couldn't stop myself though. My hands wrapped in his hair and I pushed myself against him. It was a little awkward with my belly but he didn't seem to notice. He pulled me onto his lap and kissed along my jaw and down my neck. I moaned and his kissing increased. We were really getting into it when I felt a cramp in my stomach. I tried to ignore but a few minutes later it came back. Edward pulled away from me.
"What's wrong?" he breathed.
"Its just a cramp…"
I stopped as more pain came.
"Bella are you sure?"
"No."
I gasped. Edward helped me stand up. He held my arms to keep me steady. The pain was getting worse and worse. It felt like my legs were going to give out. Suddenly there was a small pop! It echoed through the house. Edward stared at me. He was just as confused as I was. Our confusion was ended fairly quickly after that. We both looked down and watched as fluid ran down my legs and onto the floor. I really didn't think Edward would panic more than me but he certainly did.
"Bella!"
"What?"
"Your water broke!"
"Yeah."
"What do we do?"
"I don't know, go to the hospital?"
"Oh! Right love. I'll get your bag."
"Edward I don't have a bag!"
"Carlisle told you to pack one!"
"I know but I thought I had more time!"
"Well we're out of time now!"
"I'm sorry!"
So then I started crying because I had no idea what to do. Edward just stood there and stared at me. We must have been quite a sight. I was leaking everywhere and he was stuck in some kind of stupor. My crying must have snapped him out of it. He turned and ran to the bedroom and was back in a heart beat carrying a duffle bag.
"I packed all your stuff."
"Are you sure?"
"Bella if I forgot something I will run back here and get it!"
"Fine! Lets just go!"
"Bella I'm…"
"Edward now!"
He jumped and ran the bag down to the car. I was only alone for a second but it was long enough to upset me more. I started to drop to the floor when he grabbed me. I didn't even see the stairs or anything. All I knew was that I was in the Volvo racing down the road. All I could feel was pain. I was barely aware that Edward was holding my hand. He was telling me to breath but I think I screamed at him. I would probably feel bad about it later but I'm fairly certain I hate him at the moment.
