It Takes Two: Chapter 13
Bella stayed on her knees with her hands covering her face. The tears pouring out like a waterfall. She felt her body quivering as she sob so hard. She knew this was a big possibility when she let Jacob talk her into a "friendship" only territory. She knew that it would grow into something more. After two months of pure friendship she found herself incredibly attracted to him. She had eventually gave into her need for him and had made the first move on him. She had felt so guilty but at the same time she also felt so incredibly high. Sex was a zillion times better pregnant. It was almost as if you knew you had nothing to worry about. I mean, you couldn't get pregnant again. Her entire body had been so sensitive these days. Every caress, every lick, and every thing that entered her body sent trillions of electric bolts to her nerve endings. Just brushing up against him made her ache. This past week alone she had allowed him to spend the night with her on two separate occasions. She could not get enough of him.
Now he was gone. She could not hate him. In fact he would be a fool to want to continue this relationship when it was bound to go nowhere. She was about to become someone's mother. It was a full time job. It was not like she would be available at his every beck and call. No. She had to accept the fact that it might have been for the best to end things while her heart was still guarded. Sure she cared about him. Sure, she desired him. But did she love him? She was not sure about that. She only knew that he was like a bright sun in her once gloomy world. He had brought warmth back into her cool existence. He had made her believe in rainbows again. He was a incredible man.
Bella squeeze her eyes tight as she tried to fight back the tears that fell like a waterfall. She did not want to hurt like this. She had to be practical. When she imagine Jacob with another woman holding that woman's swollen womb she cried harder. Yes, Jacob might not know it but he would definitely make a great dad one day. He just wasn't going to be the father of her baby.
She suddenly felt the warmth and strength of two hands as they grip her shoulders. She threw her head back fearfully nearly knocking Jacob out when their heads collided.
"Ow Shit!" Jacob cried out as he held his forehead.
Bella wince as she rub the painful spot where she had connected with Jacob's head.
"Sorry." Bella cried out as she continue to shake uncontrollably.
"Hey, shhh…It will be okay Bella. I am sorry for being an ass and walking out on you. I just…well…I needed to breathe." Jacob's voice soothe Bella's heart as she wrap her arms around his neck.
"I'm sorry. I really am. I know it was selfish of me. I did not want to lose you." Bella began to explain as she pressed her head against his shoulder.
"I know. I don't want to lose you either." Jacob whispered into her ear as he reach around and grip both sides of her face so he could look at her face as he spoke to her.
Her eyes were blood shot. Tears were running down her face smearing her makeup.
"Look, we will work this out. I am your friend if nothing else. I promise you I will not hurt you Bella. I will be here for you as long as you want me too." Jacob vowed as he gulp hard. His heart was breaking as he watch her frown turn into an enormous relieved look.
"Thank you Jacob." Bella pressed her lips hard against his.
The kiss was swift. When she sat back he still had her face gripped between his two large hands. He look at her with such endearment that she knew she didn't deserve his kindness or forgiveness. He was far more a bigger person that she would have been under the same circumstances.
"No thank you Bella. Thank you for letting me apart of your miracle." Jacob smiled thoughtfully at her.
Bella felt the fresh new tears burst out of her eyes. He was being too kind. She understood what he was telling her. For now they were still friends. But how far that friendship went they would have to wait and see.
Alice received the phone call early in the morning. Apparently Bella had received a letter from her doctor's office administration department. She was a bit confused. She had paid her bill in full. It was part of the policy before they would perform the procedure. Bella warn Alice she had a bad feeling about this letter. Alice of course told her to stop looking at the glass as half empty. It was not like they were going to take her baby back. Bella laugh and eventually calm down as Alice agreed to go with her.
They met in front of the office after Bella got off of work. When they were seated in the small office Alice got a sudden sick feeling to her stomach. The office was pretty cramped up. It look like Mr. Smith did not care much about decorating his office.
When he walk inside to greet them she understood why. He did not look like he cared much about anything. His suit had some wrinkles in it and Alice thought she spotted a ketchup stain on his dull gray tie.
"Hi. I am Mr. Smith." He began the introductions as he glance back and forth between the two young ladies.
"I'm Bella Swan. This is my friend Alice.' Bella responded as she gave a him a weak smile.
"Nice to meet you both. I'm sure your wondering why we requested your presence today." Mr. Smith began as he cough nervously.
"Yes." Bella lick her lips nervously.
"Well, I have a report here that shows you were successfully impregnated." Mr. Smith's eyes glance at her still flat stomach.
"Yes." Bella nodded her head.
"Good. Now here is the part I need to explain carefully to you Ms. Swan. You see the clinic where you purchased your sperm donation made a slight mistake. It shows here on your chart that you chose a anonymous donor, is that correct?" Mr. Smith ask as he placed a soft smile on his face.
"Yes I did." Bella frown at him as she glance at Alice who look puzzled.
"Unfortunately at the clinic they made a possible mistake. I fear they might have given us a donation that was meant for another couple. The reason this is such a travesty is that this couple had brought in their own special donor. They got rights signed off by this gentleman. You and the other patient both had the procedure done the same day. It was not until later that the nurse discovered that the donor number on the first jar used for the other patient match the exact one on yours. So basically you might have conceived using sperm that someone else had legal rights too." Mr. Smith watch as the smaller one sat up in her chair with a startled look on her face.
Bella sat there for a few minutes staring at his desk before she lifted her head up looking at him with a odd expression.
"What does this mean exactly?" Bella swallowed hard.
"At the end of your trimester we can do a DNA test on the babies or we can wait until their births. " Mr. Smith explained slowly.
"Okay, then what happens if my baby was suppose to be hers?" Bella ask as her face turn suddenly pale.
"What? Hello that baby is half yours. Your eggs created that child just as much as his sperm." Alice shouted with a furious glare at Mr. Smith.
"She is correct." Mr. Smith nodded his head eagerly as he felt his blood pressure starting to raise.
"Then what? Will they try to take my baby from me?" Bella whispered as she glance fearfully at Alice.
"HELL NO! They can't do that. You will sue them and this damn office's pants off." Alice chuckle evilly as she place her arms around Bella's shoulders. She pulled her closer to her as she gave her a encouraging squeeze.
"We should calm down until the tests prove whose baby you have." Mr. Smith wave his hands up and down trying to cool off the fire that was bursting out of Alice.
"This test you want her to take at the end of her pregnancy, how will it affect her unborn child?" Alice look at him with a determined glare.
"There is a slim chance of miscarriage that late in the pregnancy but mostly it is only just a little uncomfortable for the mom." Mr. Smith replied with the knowledge he had been provided about the test.
"Well, we will discuss this with her personal doctor. For now let's go Bella. You are not going to fear losing your baby. I promise you they will pay for this bullshit!" Alice lifted Bella up out of the chair as she led her out of the office.
They walk slowly to the front of the building quietly. Bella was stunned. Why her? Why was this happening to her? What did this other patient think they would do switch babies? It was impossible to consider. It was like Alice said this baby was half of her. It was her child. She would not give it up. They could rot in hell before she would let anyone take her child from her.
Emily had found herself staring at the different ads for baby furniture. She was shock at how many different varieties there were to choose from. She wondered if her parents still had her crib? It would be nice to continue the tradition of her child laying in the very same bed she had. She threw the catalog down as she pick up the baby name book. She had already gone through all the A and B names that she liked and highlighted them. Sam told her he would listen to them tonight after dinner and they would see which ones they like together.
Emily knew that it was best to stay away from any names that started with J. She did not want Sam to wonder if she name her child in honor of Jacob. Although he was the biggest reason they were having this baby. She was still amazed at how calm Jacob had taken with the news of their pregnancy success. He had been so positive about the whole thing. He told Sam and her both that there would be no reason for a second try. Emily wonder if he was truly that egotistic about his sperm count or if he just had faith in medical science.
She rub her slight budding stomach as she recalled the visit they had nearly two weeks ago with the Specialist's office. It just seem like a bad dream now. How could they have made such a fatal mistake? She was upset with their office. She was so scared that Sam might go back to the office and demand his money back. He was so fit that he had to go to the bar that night and drink himself into a stupor. Embry had brought him home and placed him on the sofa. When Emily ask him if Sam had said anything about her pregnancy he confided that Sam was pissed about something but he never said what it was exactly. Emily had felt tremendous relief knowing he had not exposed their secret.
When he woke up the following morning Emily tore into him. She began to shout and cry explaining how close he came to telling everyone the truth. It was not just his secret but hers too. He of course began to apologize and swear never to act so foolish. Once she felt she had got her point across she had kissed him and sent him off to work wearing a bewildered look.
She loved that man but there were days he tested that love when he acted reckless. She knew deep inside laid a good honest man. He had many things to conquer until he became the perfect man she always saw when she look into his soul. He would someday know that she had loved him along that winding and potholed path. He was her soul mate. He was her very breathe. She was not about to let him go and do something so stupid that he could not find his way back to her or himself.
The phone rang causing her to break off her thoughts.
"Hello." Emily answered.
"Hey its Jacob." Jacob replied.
"Hey Jacob! How are you?" Emily smiled brightly.
"Good. Hey are you guys planning on doing anything tonight?" Jacob ask nervously.
"NO. Did you want to come by or go out and do something?" Emily ask.
"Well, actually I thought I would bring a friend with me. I would like you guys to meet her." Jacob lick his dry lips.
"Sure. We would love to meet your friend." Emily giggled.
"Great. How about 7 tonight." Jacob offered.
"We will be here." Emily agreed wholeheartedly.
Jacob hung up the call. Emily glance around the house glad that she had found the energy to clean up today. Lately she was tired more often. She knew it was to be expected but it sucked not having her usual amount of energy.
She wondered who this "friend" might be. She had to be someone special in Jacob's life in order for him to bring her over here. He rarely introduce them to women. She could count on her one hand how many actual girlfriends Jacob had. Jacob was more picky with his preferences about a girlfriend than he was with his one night flings. She hope that this was a good sign that he was starting to settle down some. Ever since his break up with Grace he had gone through girls like a mad man. Emily knew his sisters were deeply concerned about him. They had liked Grace but they had suspected she was not the one for their little brother.
Emily walk over to the fridge. She would make a dessert for her guest. She just hope that Sam was on his best behavior tonight. Tonight would be the first time they had seen Jacob up close since the doctor visit several months back. She knew that Sam was grateful for what Jacob gave them but he still felt a little agitated that Jacob had shared something with her that Sam was not capable of doing. She was glad he was bringing a friend. Maybe Sam would feel less threatened or insecure with Jacob near her and the baby in her womb.
Bella came home and kick off her two inch heels as she flop her sore feet on the table in front of her. She laid her head back on the soft couch. Today had been insane. First she had been overloaded at work then she went to the meeting that had thrown her life upside down. She knew Alice was right they could not possibly take her child away from her but it still scared her.
She wanted to weep but Alice kept bullying her into looking at the bright side. Her baby might turn out even better than she imagined. She was not sure how Alice came up with that concept? She had after all went through hours of picking the right specimen to be placed inside of her. What if the child turn out to be a different ethic origin. How was she going to explain that to her parents? She would love the child regardless but it was just going to prove to her parents that she had not thought this out because at some level of consciences she knew she was acting selfish. Maybe that was the ultimate price she was being forced to pay.
She heard a soft knock on the door. She exhaled deeply as she force her sore limbs to get up and move to the door. When she open it she saw a gorgeous man standing there with the most cocky smile you could imagine.
"I'm sorry I already gave at the office." She teased.
"You better not have given anything to the office. This is all mine." Jacob reach out and pull her into his arms as he hug her tightly and placed small kisses on the side of her neck.
Bella giggled as she fought her away out of his arms.
"Your bad." Bella playfully hit his chest as she turn on her aching heels and walk back into the living area. She found her comfortable spot once again.
Jacob stood in front of her wearing a shit eating grin on his face.
"What?" Bella whined. She was hoping he was not going to ask her to do anything that required her to get off of that couch again.
"How about we go meet some of my friends tonight?" Jacob ask as he knelt down lifting one of her feet into his hands.
Bella began to moan as his expert hands began to knead her sore feet. She was in heaven. The man was truly amazing.
"Yes…." Bella moan.
"Yes you will go with me or yes you're a God as usual Jacob?" Jacob cock an eyebrow as he teased her.
Bella rolled her eyes but laugh out loud.
"Yes we can go if you keep this up for about oh…twenty more minutes." Bella closed her eyes as she enjoyed the pampering he was showering her with.
"Sounds good." Jacob pick up her other foot and began to repeat the same actions. Bella moan even louder. Jacob swallowed hard as he felt his pants tighten from her moans. She was truly enjoying the massage but he was starting to think that maybe there were other parts of her that needed to be massaged as well.
His hands began to glide up to her ankles. She continue to keep her eyes closed as soft sounds slip between her closed lips.
Jacob gradually move his hands up to her calves and then slowly to her thighs. Bella squirm as his touch caused her to feel so lightheaded and yet so tingling all over. When his hands grew closer to her core her eyes gently open up to see Jacob leaning over her. She saw something strange in his eyes. He was definitely filled with lust but something else. His smile was so tender that it look like he wanted to say something to her. Instead he slipped his hands through her hair and pulled her face closer to his.
He kissed Bella like he had never kissed any other woman, driven by hunger sprung from the most sacred depths of his heart and soul. Desire flatten all his thoughts as he crush her body against his, taking her tongue into his mouth as deeply as he knew she would welcome him into the center core of her being.
His hands slipped to the buttons of her silk blouse as he pop each one loose with a slight flip of his wrist. He had plenty of experience in this area. He caressed her skin, groaning against her lips when his thumbs found the lacy material. He felt the hook in the front of this particular bra. Once again he pop it open with ease. His hands cupped her swollen tender breasts.
There was only Bella, warm woman in his hands, warm tongue in his mouth, and she matched him, each wordless demand of his body next to hers. Her nails were raking his back as she clung tightly to him as if her life depended on it. Then she move her hands up to his head where she grip his hair and kissed him back until he was almost breathless himself.
Cradling his face in between her small hands she pulled him away with a surprisingly strong grip, she look into his eyes as if to say the hidden meaning behind her gesture. Gently she push his head lower. In front of his face her nipples were hard and peaked. His mouth went willingly. He traced a worshipful path with his tongue from peak to peak, tugging gently with his teeth before closing his lips on her nipples.
"Oh God yes Jacob!" Bella trembled and grip his hair tighter as the small spasms grew in the pit of her stomach.
He could not stand it a second longer. He unzip her slacks, she lifted her hips up so he could pull them down with ease until they drop to the ground below them. Growling under his breath he stood up and pull his shirt off swiftly throwing it down next to her slacks. Then with urgency he took his pants and boxers off kicking them to the side. Bella turn her body horizontal on the couch to give them more room for their lovemaking.
Jacob crawled over top of her making sure not to put too much weight on her. His knee push her thigh aside as he laid his swollen member between her legs. Bella grab the muscular biceps, leading him to come closer to her.
"Touch me Jacob. Here." Bella took his hand and placed it between the opening of her thighs.
He groaned and shifted, rubbing in slow, erotic circles against her open thighs. When he palmed her between her thighs, she cried out softly as she buckled underneath him. He smile victoriously at her as if she was the prey and he the hunter. He knew he was driving her crazy. He enjoyed it. Every second of it.
Pleasure mingled with excitement and need on her expressive features. When she began to move wildly against his hand he knew he could not resist her any longer. He gently slip his shaft inside of her dripping opening between her thighs.
"AWWWWW…..yessss…." She moaned deep in her throat as her entire body lifted upward trying to take him all in.
He silenced her moans with a kiss. Moving slowly he rock her against him. Her lips curved deliciously as a long slow thrust of his hips hinted at what was to come and he smiled with wicked delight as he thought of all the ways he was going to take her before they ever left her house tonight.