AN: I'm sorry this is so late. I'm not even going to try to justify with excuses. This is part one of the Chicago trip.

Chapter 12

The worst part of our Chicago vacation was the flight. The flight attendant kept flirting with Edward and using my son as a pawn to do so. This made me very uncomfortable. Once we landed, the seatbelt signs went off and the flight attendants were helping people get their belongings that were stowed away. I noticed that the skank flight attendant had slipped Edward a piece of paper. When I asked him what it was, he just shrugged it off like nothing happened. I grabbed my bag along with the stroller and started on my way off the plane while stewing. Once we were at baggage claim, I asked Edward again what it was. He replied that it was her phone number as he wadded it up and threw it in a trash can.

"What are you talking about it's her phone number? Why didn't you tell me what it was?"

"I didn't want you to cause a scene and then be detained. That would get us absolutely positively nowhere at all." He said rather smugly which just pissed me off even more. I let it go because I did not want this to ruin our vacation with each other. Edward bent down to get our luggage from the carousel and I heard him mumble. All I could make out was 'stupid annoying pixie' which made me snicker that's what he gets for being so smug.

I looked up and noticed that same flight attendant staring at Edward as he was lifting the suit cases off of the carousel. Don't think I didn't notice the rippling of his back muscles through his Forks Fire Department t-shirt. The shirt was a little too tight as it hugged his body. I guess I really couldn't blame her but it was still tacky and wrong all rolled into one. I gave her my best stink eye and she was still ogling my boyfriend. I had to do something. I realize now that the way I went about it was all wrong but damn it, I had to protect my family.

As I approached her, I grabbed a hold of her arm to pull her further away. I did not want the kids or Edward to hear what I was going to say to her. "Listen here you whore, I don't appreciate you using my son to flirt with my boyfriend. I especially do not appreciate you giving my boyfriend your number while you could clearly tell he was with me. How dare you try to break up a happy family?" I sneered at the bitch. Rosalie would have been proud.

"Your precious boyfriend was the one eye fucking me. Not only that, but your son does not look like your boyfriend and since you're not married, then you're not technically a family. Back off before I call security. Who do you think they would believe the flight attendant or the crazy jealous bitch?" When she said this, I just saw red. I couldn't think of anything else but the red haze filling my eyes. I decked the bitch. She got what she deserved. I ended up blacking her eye and knocking that smug look off her face. I hit her once and it knocked her to the floor. If a woman is going to give her number out to men whom are clearly taken in front of their own significant other's then she should learn how to take a punch because it will happen from time to time. It didn't matter that we were not married, all that mattered was the fact that she could clearly see that we were an item and she should have never tried. Isn't that the international girl code?

Edward was right; once airport security got to the scene I was detained. I felt so stupid but so freaking good rolled all into one. I have never been one for violence but here lately I have been feeling like it's the only way to protect my family. No one is ever going to come between Edward and me again. I'm not going to let that happen. I'm starting to think I'm sounding like a psycho like James now.

She decided not to press charges since there was few other passengers that had witnessed her little display on the plane and then again at baggage claim. She was afraid she was going to lose her job. After about 30 minutes they decided to release me and told me if it happens again, I would be arrested and put on the no flight list.

We finally made it out the front door and found Layla's Aunt Kate waiting for us. Layla ran for her aunt as soon as she seen her. She pulled her hand over to where Edward and I were standing so she could introduce us.

"Bella, this is my Aunt Kate. Aunt Kate, this is my Bella." I smiled as she said my Bella. It warmed my heart and pulled me out of my stupid little funk I was currently in. I raised my hand so I could shake hands with Kate but she wasn't having any of that. Instead, she enveloped me in a huge hug and told me it was nice to meet me. I liked Kate instantly. She seems like a good person and I could see a lot of Layla's personality in this woman. Kate is about 5'11". She has the most amazing long wavy blonde hair and mesmerizing blue eyes. You could say she would give Rosalie a run for her money but she wasn't a bitch like Rosalie. She was very down to Earth.

"It's nice to finally meet you Bella. I have heard so much about you from these two lugs. Layla just adores you. I hope you will go shopping with me and Layla this week." Kate had sincerely said to me.

"It's nice to meet you too. I would love to go shopping with the two of you." I looked over at Edward whose mouth was hanging open. "Edward close your mouth before you catch a fly." I smugly said. He was probably wondering who I was and what had I done with his Bella since I just said I would love to go shopping and was detained by airport authority. He knows me better than that.

"What took you so long to get your luggage? Your flight landed about an hour and a half ago."

"Bella kind of got detained back there…." Edward smirked as he told Kate the whole story. You could tell he was being a smug bastard because he told me that I would get us detained and what happened? I got detained. I hate it when he's right. I guess I really should listen to him more but eh I'm not going to let him know that. Once he was finished with his story he leaned in to where his mouth was against my ear and whispered that it was sexy as hell the way I was jealous and reacted to the situation. Having him so close to my ear caused shivers of pleasures run through my body.

Edward's house was beautiful. It is a three story duplex which he shared with Kate and her husband Garrett. The first floor was the living room, dining room and kitchen which were an open concept floor. The kitchen was my wet dream. It was absolutely beautiful. It had every machine and gadget I could ever dream of owning. I could not wait to spend some quality time in there. However, since it was so late when we got in, we decided to order pizza. Chicago pizza has to be the best pizza ever made. It was wonderful.

After dinner, Edward and I got the boys ready for bed together. They were so tired and just conked out on us. Edward had to carry Jayme up the steps while I carried Ian. We decided to just put them into bed instead of giving them their nightly baths.

Their bedroom was a modest sized bedroom with bunk beds in the corner of the room and a crib in the opposite corner. With both beds in there, there wasn't much room for toys. Edward said not to worry about that because the room right next to theirs was a play room. He decided that he wanted to leave the second floor as the kid's floor and he put his office up in his bedroom closet. He had called Kate and Garrett before hand and had them convert the guest room into a bedroom for the boys. Edward is always so thoughtful. Off to one side was a door that led to the bathroom that was conjoined with Layla's bedroom and also the hall way.

We walked a crossed the hall way to check on Layla. Edward waltzed right in and Layla scoffed at him which made me chuckle. It reminded me of my own child hood being raised by Charlie.

"Dad, I could have been naked, you got to knock next time!" She almost screamed at Edward but I shushed her and pointed towards the room with the sleeping monsters I call my boys. "I'm sorry; I'm not used to you being so grown up. I'll knock next time. Good night sweetie." Edward apologized to her or more like groveled and kissed her on the forehead. I swear that girl has him wrapped around her little finger.

Once we made it up to our bedroom, Edward didn't give me a moment to really look at the room. He tugged on my hand until we were out on the balcony where he sat on the chase lounge and pulled me onto my favorite seat in the world, his lap. He wrapped me in his arms and nuzzled my neck like he normally does. He asked me about earlier when I told Kate I would love to go shopping with her. I told him that I wanted to fit in with his family and friends and I was going to do everything in my power to behave and keep the peace as he does with mine. He was in awe of that and kissed me passionately. The kiss went deeply fast and before I knew it we were both naked and making love on the private balcony. Once we both came down off our high's I blushed crimson when I realized we were still outside. He assured me that no one would be able to see us and stood us both up and carried me to the bed. He laid me in the bed and climbed up behind me pulling me to where he was spooning me.

That morning I made French toast for breakfast and invited Kate and Garrett over to eat as well. Garrett was about 6'2" and his personality was so much like Emmett's. He looked at me and I could tell under is scrutiny that he wanted to say something. He nudged my shoulder and told me that our balconies might have a wall so we wouldn't see each other; however, they could indeed hear us. My face turned into about fifty shades of red when he said this and I turned my face into Edward's chest. Yep, he is just like Em.

Chicago is a very diverse town and was very fun to explore. In addition to shopping and spending time with Layla's family on the Fourth, we also went to the zoo, the Sears's tower and any and all parks and museums we could take the kids to. We had a blast. Edward even took us to his old fire station and introduced us to his brothers there.

Walking into the fire station, Edward had Jayme on his shoulders and was holding my hand. I was holding Ian; Layla was at my other side. All the guys were sitting around the living quarters watching a baseball game when one looked up and said, "What'll we got here?"

"Eddie Boy, how's the small town life holding up? Who is this sweet little a…." he trailed off as Edward shushed him. He didn't want the boys to hear someone talking crass about their mother; or he may have been jealous, too. I think a little bit of both.

"Felix, this is my girlfriend Bella, her sons Ian and Jayme of course you remember Layla."

"Of course I remember, how can we forget our very own Princess Layla," he said as he bowed to her like she was a real princess. Firemen can be such goobers, of course that's because they're just over grown kids. "How long will you be in town?" he continued on.

"I wanted to bring Bella and the kids over to introduce you. We're only here for the Fourth. We're leaving on Thursday." Edward answered back. "Bella that is Felix, Demitri, Alec and Jane. Marcus, here, was my captain." He said while clapping him on the shoulder.

"I'm still the captain, Miss Bella, but I'm just like the lot of them, I refuse to grow up too and authority and power hasn't gotten to me just yet." At his declaration all the fire fighters including Edward yelled "yet?" in unison.

"Edward you have to go out with us for old times' sake before you leave town. We ain't taking no for an answer." Demitri said while hitting Edward in the shoulder.

Edward turned to me to gauge my reaction to the guys. I just nodded. After all these guys are like his brothers, they were and still are a family. I'm cool with it. I'll just do something with the kids and Kate that night.

That evening, we decided to barbecue out on the grill. The men manned the grill and I have to say, Edward and Garrett did a wonderful job of it. The steaks were great. We all sat around outside just shooting the breeze while eating. I felt as if I was a part of this family.

After I got the boys to sleep and Layla was in her bedroom getting ready for bed, I rejoined the adults that were sitting around chatting in the living room. Edward was sitting on the chase lounge so I sat next to him but Edward pulled me into his lap instead. I swear when we are in a room together, he cannot, not touch me in some form or fashion. It kind of embarrassed me because I didn't know how Kate and Irina would react to the affection Edward was giving me. I was used to the ribbing Emmett would give us but these were people I just met whom are also sister's of his late wife and of course my face turned a deep crimson.

"Is something the matter Bella?" Kate had questioned once she saw my blush. "No, I was just taken by surprise is all. I'm fine." I responded back. I chanced a look at Edward and noticed his knowing smirk so I pinched his arm. He frowned when he said, "Ou that shit hurts, B." Kate and Irina both snickered at Edward's outburst.

"We were discussing what we were going to do tomorrow. Is there anything you would like to see?" Irina spoke shyly.

"Actually, I thought we were going shopping while the guys went to the Cubs game."

"Oh, yeah, I forgot all about the game." Garrett piped up.

"There are several malls on Michigan Ave. that we can hit up. It'll be fun and Layla would love it. Our mom wanted to go with us as well." Kate added. I started to become overwhelmed quickly. I knew we were visiting with Kate and Irina's parents on Sunday, but I didn't think I was quite ready. I thought it was awkward since Edward was married to their late daughter and that I'm his current flame. As if Edward could since my panic, he tightened his hold around my waist in a form of support. I nuzzled my back into his chest even further to thank him for his support.

"Hey, Edman, how about me and you go downstairs and play a game of pool and leave these crackling old hens up here to chat about their shopping trip?" Garrett interrupted our banter about what stores we wanted to hit.

"Why can't you and Em get it in your thick skulls to not call me Edman or Eddie or Edwardo? Dude, those names aren't cool. But yeah, let's go play a game." Both guys disappeared down to the man cave as they call it. They have a room down there set up with a pool table, dart board and big screen TV with every gaming system you could think of.

"I can't wait to go. I need to go to La Perla." Kate purred out. I was dreading that, I hate it when Alice and Rosalie drag me into La Perla or even Vickie Secrets for that matter. I hate lingerie shopping. I guess it wouldn't be so bad if I didn't blush at everything in there. Irina mentioned that Bloomingdales was having a huge sale this weekend. I had never been in a Bloomingdales before. Both Kate and Irina gasped when they heard that. They just could not believe it. I told them I was a small town girl that the closest mall to me was in Port Angeles and they only had stores like Pennies or Sears. They couldn't wait to baptize me into the world of shopping in Chicago.

After their game was finished and Edward was gloating about winning, Garrett decided it was time to go home. I was ushering Irina and Kate out the door hugging good bye when I noticed Edward had disappeared. As I was rounding the stairs to the second floor he was rounding the steps coming down from the third floor. Edward was wearing a pair of swim trunks carrying a towel and the baby monitor. He smirked at me when he told me to get my suit on and to meet him at the hot tub in ten minutes. I smirked at him knowing which suit I was planning on wearing.

When I made it out to the hot tub, Edward was already in the water relaxing. I stood there for a minute enjoying the view when he told me to join him so I dropped my robe. Edward gasped when he took in my swimsuit that covered my body or the lack of covering however you want to look at it. I was wearing the suit that Alice said was for Edward's eyes only. It was a white crocheted suit that barely covered anything. It tied around my neck and between my shoulder blades. The bottom also tied on each side. One tug of the strings and all would be on display. Edward's eyes were wide and I was afraid they were going to pop out of his head. I took a step into the tub and Edward's eyes followed my chest the whole way. I sat down on the seat right next to Edward and he was still motionless besides his eyes moving with every move I made. I picked up his arm and put it around me and he seemed to unfreeze. He apologized for gaping like a lunatic and told me that I looked beautiful as usual. He also asked if that bathing suit was for his eyes only. I smirked at him and tried to play it off.

He then started to rub my shoulders. I felt heat from where his hands were touching my skin and it wasn't induced by the heat of the water. The heat shot through my body in fast tremors strait to my inner core. Edward was aware of my desire for him and started to move his hands south to where I wanted them to be but he was touching everything but what I wanted him to touch. I decided I had to do something about that. I turned quickly and straddled his lap and dared him with my eyes. Edward is not one to back down from a challenge so he moved his hand to cup my ass. Close, but it wasn't close enough for me. He knew what game I was playing but he thought he was going to win. Victory was going to be mine, after all, Rosalie had taught me everything I know so I gave him my best seductress smile which probably came out more like a smirk and started grinding myself on his lap. He hissed at me through clenched teeth. What man would hiss at a woman that was barely wearing a bathing suit grinding on his junk? Mine would.

I reached behind my neck and untied my bathing suit top and his eyes widened with my forwardness. Edward pulled me hard against his chest and kissed me quite forcefully. We heard a throat clearing and turned to see a very excited Garrett and a smirking Kate. I turned crimson again and Garrett joked about how far down my blush went. When I looked down, I realized my top was still down. Edward quickly tied it back up and I jumped out of the hot tub and grabbed my robe. I hastily made my way back into the house and up the stairs to our bedroom. Edward ran after me and found me in the shower sitting on the floor with my legs pulled up to my chin with the water flowing down me.

"Are you alright, Love?" Edward questioned me. You could tell he was very concerned about my welfare.

"I'm fine, just embarrassed."

"You have nothing to be embarrassed about. Besides, it's not like I have never walked up on them doing the nasty in the hot tub." Edward stated with a disgusted look. "I think looking at Garrett like that was traumatizing." I giggled at Edward's comment and he said that was his favorite sound in the whole world.

Edward quickly pulled down his board shorts and joined me in the shower. He pulled me against him and I immediately felt warm and safe. He grabbed my shampoo and started washing my hair. I never thought someone else washing my hair could feel so intimate but it does. Every touch from Edward feels so intimate and exotic. He started to lather up the rest of my body and spent more time washing my breast and my hot core area. He nuzzled my neck once he was finished and dried us off. He carried me from the bathroom to the bed and laid me down. He climbed in bed next to me and pulled me into his arms.

The next morning, Kate invited herself over for breakfast. She apologized for walking up and interrupting and then apologized for having a bone head for a husband. She said she can't take him anywhere and that he was more like raising a big child than him being a husband. Garrett walked over and pulled Kate into his arms and smiled real big when he saw me.

"Kate told me to apologize to you this morning, Bella. I'm sorry that you were embarrassed, but I'm not sorry I got to see you topless." He said with a smirk. She slapped him up against his head and told him he wasn't getting any for a very long time. He just groaned and said we'll see about that.

Edward pulled me into his arms and handed me his credit card. I was about to protest when he said to buy Layla what she wanted. He told me to buy whatever I wanted for me as well especially if we were going to La Perla like Kate mentioned the night before. Once Irina arrived the four of us girls left for the Magnificent Mile where we were going to meet their mother. It was hard to put on a fake mask when it came to shopping but I did for Edward's family. They drug me into so many stores at the three malls and then even a lot of the boutiques along the street as well. When we were in La Perla I blushed so many times. Layla's grandmother Carmen told me that I needed to lighten up and not take everything so seriously that it would make Edward so happy to see me in this stuff. I did relent and purchase a few items that I thought were pretty. I hate the prices on this stuff. It seemed like nothing was under three hundred dollars. However, Edward really wanted me to buy some of it so I did. My cell buzzed with a text message.

B: Buy the Navy Baby doll Love E.

E: Ok, who's sending pics? Love B.

B: I aint telling but your blush is beautiful. Love E.

"Ok, which one of you guys are sending Edward Pictures?" I questioned with my best stink eye. Layla sheepishly smiled and raised her hand. "Sorry Bella, he made me promise."

"Your dad made you promise to send pictures of me in La Perla?" I asked her incredulously. Edward is something else sometimes, but I didn't have it in me to be mad. I just laughed at his partner in crime. "He said it would be the only way you would buy any of it." After hearing that I was bent over laughing and the other customers thought I was delirious or something. I was nice and bought the one he wanted just because I wanted to see his face when I wore it.

We stopped by a small pizza place for lunch. We were having fun with our girl talk about our boys. I noticed how much I fit in with this group of ladies and am glad that I could be there today. Carmen reminded me a lot of Esme in a way but a lot of my own mother in another way. It was kind of weird and surreal. I stepped away from the group for a minute so I could call Edward to check up on my boys. I could hear Jayme screaming with excitement as I also heard a crack of a bat in the background. Edward said he was cheering no matter what team was up at bat. I could picture him jumping up and down in his seat with excitement. Edward said that Ian was doing ok as well but was rather bored but luckily we packed him some toys to keep him occupied. Edward asked if I bought the baby doll that he liked; I told him no just to play with him. He would see later on that night if I did or didn't.

It was around six when we got home and I think it was safe to say we were all exhausted. As soon as I stepped in the house, I had three men clutching at me. Jayme was wrapped around my leg and Edward wrapped one arm around me pulling me into his chest while holding Ian who was reaching out for me to grab him. I never felt so loved then in that moment.

"What can we say, Bella, we missed you!" Edward cried out. All three of them were in matching Cubs uniform jerseys and baseball caps. I pulled away so I could snap a picture of them with my phone. A picture of Edward holding both boys on his hips wearing matching Cubs gear is now my screen saver for my phone. Once I got home, it would be my desktop photo on my laptop as well.

Once we got the boys to bed Edward watched me pack everything I had purchased but my La Perla bag. I had hidden it before he came in the room. "So, how was your afternoon?" Edward had asked me.

"It was wonderful. I didn't realize it would be but I like Layla's family. I thought it felt natural how I fit in with them more so than with my own family." Edward had a genuine grin when I revealed this tid bit of information.

"So whatcha buy?"

"I bought you some smexy boxer briefs that you should model for me."

"Is that all you bought?" I knew what he was hinting at but I wanted to have a little fun with him first. "Yep," I said while popping the p.

"That's not really nice, B. I bought you something." He revealed as he threw the Cubs bag at me. He bought me a pink Cubs jersey and hat. I got to say, they are cute.

"Thanks Edward these are kind of cute," I squealed as I latched my arms around his neck. Once I wrenched myself away from my hunk of man, I went into the bathroom to get ready for bed. Since he bought me the jersey I felt kind of guilty for playing with Edward and wanted to hurry up and surprise the poor sap. I locked the door and dug the bag out from under the sink where I hid it. I got undressed quickly and splashed some water on my face. I proceeded to brush my teeth and my hair. Then I put on the baby doll that he requested. I got to say, it fit perfectly and was sexy as hell on me. My man can sure pick them. It was navy blue with floral lace that came down from the breast down the center with the sides and bottoms being satin. The back had a thin strip of the lace going along the top. There were slits going up both thighs.

As I walked back into the bedroom Edward's back was turned towards me. He was bent over taking his pants off and he was already sans shirt. I could see the muscles in his back ripple as he stood up straight. He turned around and gasped.

"Oh, Bella, you bought the one I wanted anyways."

"Of course I did, whatever my man wants he gets. I was only playing with you." I said bashfully as I sashayed my hips as I walked over to Edward.

"You look beautiful. Actually that word doesn't really cover it."

"Thanks, I should since I paid or I should say you paid $370 for it." I said with a smirk.

"Even though I cannot believe you paid that much for it; but it was totally worth every penny." He said as he used the digital camera to take a photo of me. "Edward, you better delete that picture." He promised he would once he got it downloaded to his computer. He also took a photo with his phone and now it's his screen saver for his phone. He even captured my signature blush in the photo. That night Edward made love to me as I was wearing the totally expensive and totally unneeded baby doll with excitement. I've never seen him so excited before. He was right, it was totally worth it.