Chapter 13
Bella's POV
Anybody that looked at me and could not tell that I was pregnant was either blind or dumb. I have never ate so much food in my whole life. I am so thankful that Doctor Langston hasn't put me on bed rest yet. My lawyer informed me when I returned from my vacation last month that Edward has not signed the divorce papers and I am beyond mad but I take deep breaths and think of what makes me happy my babies to calm me down because I will not let myself get stressed out over this. Edward will sign those papers on his own time table and for now that is how I'm dealing with it by not thinking about it.
My mom and Rosalie made good on their promise to take me shopping for baby stuff and more maternity clothes. We end up buying bottles, car seats, strollers, diaper bag, cribs, changing table and lots of baby clothes and maternity clothes. We avoid all the clothes that have the word daddy on them and that just makes me want to cry knowing that my children's father don't even know of about them.
I thought I was doing the right thing all these months by not telling Edward that he is gonna be a father but in all honesty am I being fair to him and to our babies or am I just punishing him and our babies? I am still confused about if I should or shouldn't tell Edward . If I tell Edward that puts the babies at risk for being hurt being Edward emotionally and possibly hurt physically by those sluts of his and then there's the stress and tension that will be there from my family if I allow Edward to be a part of the kids lives. If I don't tell him then I will end up regretting the decision for the rest of my life and have to tell my kids later on in life that the reason their father isn't part of their life is because I chose not to tell him and so I took away his chance to be apart of their life. I can't hurt my kids, it would be a different story if I did tell Edward and he chose not to be apart of the kids lives. I know what I have to do this isn't really about Edward this is about what's best for the kids and what's right, I have to do this.
I take my cell phone out of my purse and dial a number and wait for the person to pick up.
"Hello? Bella? Listen we need to talk" The person on the other end says and I couldn't agree more.
"You're right Edward there's something I need to tell you but I need to do it in person and not over the phone." I manage to say before my emotions take over.
"You can come over to the house and we can talk there." The house, the house we moved into right before getting married, the house where he screwed his sluts in our bed while I was out or in the guest room. No I would never step foot back in that house.
"Edward, I can't go into that house. It has to be somewhere else" I say fighting back the hurt and tears that are threatening to spill from my eyes.
"How about my parents' house?" The Edward asks while I think about it for a minute before answering.
"That's good. Can your sister and Jasper be there too? This way I can get answers from you and your family at the same time" I say and Edward agrees to have his whole family there and I agree to meet him there later on tonight.
When I arrive at the house I notice the other cars parked outside the house, nervously I park my car and take a few deep breaths and turn off my car and get out and lock my car doors before heading to the front door of Esme and Carlisle's house. I only have to knock once before the door opens to reveal Alice the person I use to call my best friend and my soon to be ex sister in law. She looks me over and her eyes stop at my huge stomach, finally her eyes move to my face and she gives me a sad smile before leading me into the living room where everyone else waiting for me.
As soon as I enter the room all eyes look at me and all at once everybody's eyes travel to my huge stomach, hey you try being pregnant with triplets and see if your stomach doesn't get huge. The first person to speak is Edward who comes and stands in front of me.
"Did you know when you left me and filed for divorce?" Edward ask me and I look him straight in the eyes and nod my head yes.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner? How far along are you?" Edward asks me and I look around the room at everyone else's expressions.
"I'm six months and the reason I didn't tell you was because to be honest I didn't know if I was going to tell you at all. I have been so confused and on an emotional roller coaster for the past months. I know now that I should of told you sooner despite what you did to me and our marriage, I know that it wasn't fair to keep this from you. I was scared and hurt and angry but I had no right to take away your choice to either be in our kids lives or not. That decision is up to you." I said looking at Edward's face, it is full of sadness, anger and understanding.
Edward look at his family and smiles. He looks happy which is weird because I was almost 100% percent positive that the last thing he would be happy about was having kids and that he would tell me that he didn't want anything to do with them.
"I'm gonna be a father" He shouts out and tells his family who smile at his reaction.
"Wait, you want to be in the kids' lives?" I had to ask just to make sure that we were both on the same page.
"Of course I want to be apart of their lives. Wait you keep saying kids as in more than one" Ah so Edward finally caught that, did he/
"Triplets. Two boys and a girl" I say carefully watching everyone's reaction.
"Can I feel them kick?" Edward ask as he takes a step forward but waits for my answer. I nod and he puts his hands on my huge belly. Seconds go by before the babies start kicking up a storm and Edward has a genuine happy look on his face. The rest of the family takes turn feeling the babies kick all except Jasper who gives me look of distrust. What do I ever do to him? Now it's time for me to get some answers.
"Why? Why did you all keep Edward's cheating a secret? You were like a second family to me. I thought I could trust all of you especially you Alice. You were my best friend" I say my voice giving away my pain and hurt.
"Bella, I was stuck in the middle. Yes you were my best friend and my sister in law but Edward is my brother. I couldn't tell you something that could destroy you. Yes now looking back I know that I was wrong from keeping this from you. I'm sorry" Alice replies her eyes full of regret and I know that she means what she said but how can I forgive her when she betrayed me.
"Bella, we have always been taught that you stick with your family no matter what. That family means everything and that you do whatever for your family. I know it was wrong to keep this from you but all I can say is Edward is our son. I know that doesn't explain anything and it doesn't excuse anything. We are truly sorry for keeping this from you and for hurting you. If we could take it back we would" Carlisle said while holding Esme's hand.
I stayed for another hour and decided that I needed to get back to Emmett's. Edward walked me to the door and once outside I walked to my car when I felt someone behind me. I turn around to face Tanya, Angela, Jessica, Lauren, and Jane. Not again. Shit. What do I do? I can't let them hurt my babies.
"Don't worry Bella, you won't be alive after this" Tanya said and I cup my stomach. All of them look at my stomach and got an evil look on their faces.
" Don't worry that baby won't make it either" Jessica said and I felt fear and anger at the same time. How do she or anybody threaten my babies. I really regret not letting my bodyguards come with me now. I'm scared to try to fight back because I don't my babies hurt. Angela pulls out some rope from behind her and Lauren and Jane hold me while Tanya and Jessica put a rope around my neck and I try to fight as best I can but they kick and hit me all over my body. My body cries out in pain as I see them tying my feet and hands together so that I can't move. Jane pulls out a knife and her and the others take turns stabbing me in my arms, legs, neck, face and even in my stomach. I just pray that my babies make it. As I start to black out I hear a police siren in the background getting closer and closer to me and footsteps. The last thing I hear is someone talking.
"Bella, hang on. Please hang on Bella. You're gonna be alright" The voice says and then everything goes black.