A/N: Hi guys. Sorry I took so long with the update, but here it is, finally.

Chapter 10 - Expecting the unexpected

BPOV

Bella paged furiously through her diary on Friday, trying to find the date when her next contraceptive injection was due. She was on the two month injection and right now she couldn't, for the life of her, think that she'd seen the next date in her diary recently. God dammit! Where is the date? She paged back this time, perhaps if she could find the date that she'd taken her last injection, she could work out when her next one was due.

"Oh no!" She moaned as she finally found what she was looking for. July was the last time she took her injection and she should have taken it again in the beginning of September - It was already mid October now.

Oh well. She'd just have to take it now, before she got pregnant. The way she and Edward were going at it, would inevitably lead to a pregnancy if she didn't take her shot as soon as possible. Today, even.

So Bella jumped on the phone to make herself an appointment with her doctor, the only space available was at two thirty. Bella took it - there was no way that she was going to delay it.

Bella knocked on Edward's door and entered. He was busy on the phone, but smiled at her when he looked up.

Bella kept herself busy, looking at the art work, pictures and degrees hanging on his wall, while she waited patiently for him to finish. She wondered where Edward was taking her tonight. He'd told her this morning that he was planning a surprise date for them and she was extremely curious. And despite her pleading, he still refused to tell her where he was taking her.

"Hey beautiful." He brought her back to the present.

"Hi." She smiled and walked over to him. "I need to ask a favor."

He arched a brow, suspiciously. "Yeah?"

"I need to go to the doctor for my injection and the only time they have available is two thirty." She revealed.

"Sure. No problem. In the future, don't even ask. If it's for something like that, go right ahead."

"Thanks." Bella said and leaned over the desk, giving him a slight glimpse of her cleavage in an attempt at seduction and hopefully persuasion. "So..." She began and like a typical testosterone driven male, his eyes shot straight to her breasts - right where she wanted them. "Where are you taking me tonight?"

His eyes shot back up to hers and his signature smirk spread over his lips. "No, no, no." He shook his head in an unsettlingly level-headed manner. "I told you. It's a surprise. And by the way." He said as he stood from his chair. "Didn't we just recently have a discussion about teasing?" He growled.

Desire pooled between Bella's thighs as he stalked toward her, ready to attack. She kept her eyes trained on those green orbs of his, dark with lust. She loved this side of Edward. It drove her wild.

"Because I can reiterate my point, if you had trouble understanding it the first time." He offered.

"I think I might have forgotten what you said about teasing." She bit her lip seductively and stroked a finger from her collarbone all the way down, over her breasts and then up again to her mouth, biting the tip of her index finger and smiling provocatively. "Maybe you could remind me, sir."

"Oh, I'll remind you alright. I have no problem driving my point home." He pulled her flush against him, his prominent arousal pushing against her belly. "Over and over again." He whispered in a low, gravelly voice, bucking his hips against her, to emphasize his point. "Until you understand."

Bella gasped and pulled his head down to hers, claiming his lips with hunger. God. How did he manage to make her so hot and bothered all the time. She could barely keep her wits about her whenever he was near her.

Edward's phone rang, pulling them from their prurient haze.

He sighed. "Don't go anywhere. I'm not done with you." He held up a finger, motioning for her to wait.

"Alice?" He answered.

"Your ten o'clock is here, sir." Her friend's voice sounded from the speaker.

"Thank you. I'll be there in a minute." He ended the call.

"Sorry, baby. I guess we'll have to discuss your punishment later." He smiled, eyes twinkling with promise.

"Can't wait." Bella said as she followed him out of his office. They were still keeping their relationship on the down low, for now. Alice and Emmett were the only ones at work that knew about them and that's how they wanted to keep it for now. If someone did, however, spot them together outside of the office, they weren't going to deny it, though. It wasn't like they were ashamed to be in a relationship. And the company didn't have any policies against office romances, as long as it didn't interfere with their work.

BPOV

"So, Bella. Your file says that you should have taken your shot in the beginning of September, am I right?" The doctor asked as he entered his office with her file in hand.

"Yes." She answered, shifting uncomfortably in her chair. "But I got a little side tracked. I started a new job around that time and it just totally slipped my mind. I'm usually very meticulous where my contraception is concerned. I just don't know what happened."

The doctor nodded. "Okay, Bella. But let's just do a pregnancy test to make sure that there aren't any surprises, before I give you the shot."

Bella nodded, took the plastic cup her doctor was holding out to her and shuffled off to the bathroom right down the hall from his office. She couldn't be pregnant, could she? She didn't have any of the signs that usually accompany a pregnancy. Her tits were a little sensitive, sure, but that was probably because her period was due any day now. In fact, now that she thought about it, her period was quite late, actually. Oh crap! She hoped to god that it was only because she'd been dealing with a lot of stress lately. It wasn't the first time she'd missed a period.

She pulled up her skirt and shoved down her panties, half crouching over the toilet so she could aim properly and not pee over her hand or on the floor. She was wearing suede louboutins and she would die if her shoes got ruined by splattering pee.

"So, have you been sexually active since September?" The doctor asked as one of his purple, glove clad hands dipped the test stick into the urine cup.

Bella nodded shyly. "Yes, doctor."

"Let's see." He said as he waited for the test stick to absolve her from her idiotic behaviour. His brows shot up in surprise.

"What?" Bella asked with real concern now.

"It seems that you are already pregnant, Bella. I would say congratulations, but then you don't really seem that happy about it."

"What?" Bella squeaked, her throat dry as a bone. "You're joking, right."

The doctor just shook his head.

"Oh no!" Bella moaned into her hands as tears started to threaten. What now? What was she going to do? And how was she going to tell Edward?

Bella made her way to the car in a zombie-like state, referal letter in hand - the doctor had been kind enough to make an appointment for her at an OB/GYN.

When Bella sat down in her office chair, she didn't remember how she got back to work or where she'd even parked her car. All she could think about was what Edward was going to say. They've barely begun dating and here she was, about nine to ten weeks pregnant, according to the doctor's calculations, which meant that she'd gotten herself knocked up that first time with Edward. How could she have been so stupid?

BPOV

"Is everything alright?" Edward's voice bled into Bella's mind. She looked up and gave him the best convincing smile that she could manage.

"Yeah, of course. Why?"

"You just zoned out on me." He gave her a gentle smile.

Shit. She had to pull it together or Edward was going to get suspicious. "Sorry."

"Should I order us a bottle of red wine?" He asked, seeming quite oblivious to the inner battle she was having.

Bella tried not to gag - the memory of how she felt on Tuesday morning still fresh in her mind. And even if it weren't for that, she was pregnant anyway, so no drinking for her anytime soon. For the next eight months, to be more specific.

"No thanks. I'm good. I had a run-in with two bottles of red wine on Monday night, so I think I've reached my quota of alcohol for at least the next month."

Edward chuckled. "That explains a lot." He nodded in understanding, probably putting two and two together as to why she looked like shit on Tuesday. "What would you like, then?" He asked.

"I think I'll go for some iced tea." That seemed like the safest and healthiest option for her right now - and the baby. She would have to get used to thinking not only for herself, but for the child growing in her belly. Their child.

Bella looked out of the glass window from the SkyCity restaurant. They were at the top of the Seattle Space Needle and the view of Seattle at night was truly breathtaking. She'd never been here before and Edward had been quite pleased with her reaction when she found out where they were going.

"Do you like camping?" Edward brought her back to the present, once more. She was being rude, making no effort to talk and he'd gone to so much trouble to make this date a special one.

"Yeah. I do. Why?"

"I was thinking that maybe we could go, sometime. Seeing as summer is on it's way. Get some friends to come along. You haven't met any of my friends. And I've only met Alice and Rosalie."

"Except Amber. Her I've met." Bella pointed out matter-of-factly. She was totally into the idea of going camping with Edward and a bunch of friends, minus the red head, of course. "As long as it doesn't include her, then I'm fine."

"Deal." He gave her a dazzling smile. Bella remembered all the camping and hiking photos that she'd seen when she'd looked through the pictures in Louise's folder. It seemed that perhaps Edward was slowly getting back to the person he used to be - and that made Bella very happy.

Their drinks arrived while they continued to discuss possible places to go camping. He sure knew quite a few. She didn't really mind where they went, as long as it was with him.

Bella knew she needed to tell Edward that she was pregnant, but tonight just wasn't the night. She wanted to stay in this happy, excited bubble with him just a little while longer. She didn't even know if he liked kids - or even wanted any of his own. He and Louise had been together for a very long time and they'd never had any - even before she got sick. God, did that mean he really didn't want any?

BPOV

Over the weekend Bella had thought long and hard about how to break the news to Edward. Even though she was scared of how he would react, she hoped that if she did it in a cute way, he might respond better to the news.

So on Monday afternoon, in her lunch time, she went out to go buy a white onesie that she took to a printing company not far from work. The label she'd requested them to print, was two little pink feet and read: 'We need to talk...' Hopefully Edward would see the humor in it.

On Tuesday morning, she carefully sneaked into his office while he was in the kitchen, and strategically placed the white onesie on his desk, where he would see it as soon as he sat down. This was it. She sighed. Now she'd just have to wait and see how things would turn out.

Bella hurried back to her office, took her seat in front of her computer and pretended to be busy, while her heart hammered away furiously in her chest. She folded her hands in her lap, because they were shaking uncontrollably. Oh god, she was nervous. And scared out of her mind.

The clock on the wall in her office ticked by very loudly as she counted the minutes with it, just to try and keep her mind busy.

With her office door closed, she couldn't see Edward, but she tried to listen for his footsteps. She heard nothing.

"Bella." She heard him call her, about two minutes later. He didn't scream or shout. Hopefully that was a good heart was still hammering wildly against her chest, butterflies taking up hold in her stomach. She got up from her chair, taking a deep breath and gathered as much confidence as she could, taking slow, deliberate steps toward her door and then, as she opened her door with shaking hands, walked a little faster to his office. She didn't want to piss him off by making him wait.

"Does this mean what I think it does?" He asked when she entered his office and closed the door behind her.

'"I don't know what else you think it could mean." She avoided the answer, trying to gauge his reaction.

"Bella," He sighed. "Don't play games with me." His voice was soft, yet deliberate. Warning her to tread carefully. "Are you pregnant or not?"

"I'm pregnant."She nodded her head slowly, keeping her eyes trained on him.

Edward blew out a harsh breath, and raked his hands through his already unruly copper hair. "Fuck."

His emerald eyes, now very big with what she assumed was shock, met hers. "What the hell happened?"

Bella took a seat, sighing resignedly. "Honestly, I kind of forgot to take my injection on time."

"You forgot? That's it?" Edward eyed her speculatively. "And never once, during the many nights that we'd had sex, it crossed your mind that you might be late with your contraception?" His voice was soft and low. Composed. She knew she was dealing with a dangerously livid Edward now.

"Well no. I usually write my next appointment in my diary, and because I hadn't seen it yet, I wasn't concerned. I usually make an appointment as soon as it comes up in my diary."

"I thought you said you were trustworthy?"

"That's mean, Edward." Bella accused heatedly. "That's a low blow. It's not like I did it on purpose."

"No, Bella. A low blow is when you get into your office and find out that your girlfriend, whom you haven't been seeing for all that long, tells you, "Oopsie. I forgot to take my shot and now I'm pregnant."

"Those weren't my words."

"Yes, Bella. But it amounts to the same god damn thing."

"I'm so glad you're taking the news so well." She bit out sarcastically.

"What the fuck did you expect?" His whispered harshly. "We barely know each other. I had quite a different plan in mind."

"Well, so did I, Edward. It's not like I wanted to fall pregnant so soon. I've always wanted kids, but not like this. Jesus."

Edward loosened his tie and unbuttoned the collar of his shirt. He sighed and got up. "I'm taking the rest of the day off. Cancel my meetings." He said and strode out of the office without another word.

Bella gaped at him in disbelief. Oh, so he gets to walk away. How bloody convenient. She was so furious that she couldn't even bring herself to cry, like the situation warranted. Bella trudged to her office and picked up the phone, fingers punching the numbers with uncharitable force and waited for it to ring.

"I need you to come over tonight. And bring Rosalie."

EPOV

Edward sat in a wingback chair, swirling the amber contents in the crystal glass around and around, lost deep in thought. It's not like he didn't want children. There was a time when he and Louise had craved to hold a little one of their own in their arms, but after two years of trying, the doctor had confirmed that Louise could not have children. And then came the news of Louise's cancer - and he'd just simply given up on it, resigning himself to a life without children.

He took a big gulp from his glass, gasping as the alcohol burned it's way down his throat. "Bella is pregnant." He spoke finally to his parents, who were patiently waiting for him to tell them what was bothering him. He knew that they knew he wouldn't just take the day off for no reason.

"And your not happy about it?" His father supplied, disguising his words as a question, when Edward really knew it was an accusation.

"What? You make me seem like the biggest bastard in the world for not jumping with joy at the news."

"Don't put word in my mouth, son." Carlisle warned.

"And you have nothing to say, mom?" He accused.

"Oh I have plenty to say." She stood up, looking angrier than he'd seen his mother in ages. "I want to say congratulations. And I want to say that I'm so excited - finally we're getting a grandchild - but seeing your reaction to the news, kind of puts a damper on things." His mother shook her head at him in disappointment.

"I for one would have thought you'd be happy, knowing how much you and Louise wanted to have a baby. " Carlisle stated.

"Christ dad!" Edward jumped up from his chair. "Bella and I barely know each other. Is it too much to ask just to get to know my girlfriend a little better? I wanted to get married first, or at least move in together, before we started thinking of children."

"You'll have a lifetime to get to know each other better. Believe me, a relationship doesn't pause just because a baby is added to the equation." His mother said. " And honey, any idiot can see that the two of you are perfect for each other. You'd both make amazing parents, as well. There is no doubt in my mind."

Edward sat back down, sighing dejectedly. "I am an idiot, aren't I?"

"You kind of are." His mother smiled sympathetically at him.

"So, what are you planning on doing to rectify the situation?" His father asked.

"I think I have an idea."

BPOV

"Oh sweetie. Edward will come around. That man's crazy about you." Alice said as she played with Bella's hair, her head resting on Alice's lap. Rosalie sat, legs folded under her, on the opposite couch, sipping on a cup of coffee.

Her two best friends had shown up at her place after work and had listened without judgement as Bella told them about her situation.

"You should have seen his face, Alice. He was so angry. And not the shouty kind of angry that he usually gets, but the quiet kind - the one where you know he's way beyond reason."

"Just relax, Bella." Rosalie piped in. "All this stress isn't good for the baby."

Bella sighed and rubbed her belly - no baby bump in sight yet. "All I know is, I am keeping the baby, despite what happens between the two of us."

"And you know you'll always have us, right? We'll be there every step of the way." Alice vowed sincerely.

"Thanks." Bella smiled at her two best friends. "You guys are the best!"

"Have you thought of names yet?" Alice asked dreamily.

"Are you crazy? Seriously." Bella turned her head to look up at her friend. "I've barely thought past what happens if Edward doesn't want to stick around. Besides, I'm sure you guys will throw in your two cents anyway when it's time to start thinking of names."

"Hell yeah!" Rosalie cheered. "You know it."

"So how are things going between you and Emmett?" Bella tried to change the subject. It worked.

"Well, besides struggling to keep it in our pants, were thinking of moving in together." Rosalie grinned.

"That's awesome!" Bella was happy that Rosalie's relationship was at least making progress. "Remember when I told you, before the fundraiser, that it would be kind of funny if you fell in love with Emmett? And you furiously disagreed?"

"Yeah, yeah. You were right. As always." Rosalie rolled her eyes.

Alice giggled. "They sure did fall madly in love. It's kind of sickening to be around, actually."

"I'll bet." Bella nodded with a smirk. It was a wonder that Rosalie and Emmett hadn't gotten it on in public yet - that she knew of.

A/N: What did you think of Edward's reaction? Was it what you thought it'd be? And what do you think he's planning?