AN: Thanks for all the reviews!!!! Wow three days early! You guys ROCK. I would like to thank my loyal reviewers as well as all those who added DD to their favorite list and alerts. We are back to Bella and Edward this chapter. I'd like to thank my amazing beta cascsiany for fixing up this chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or any of the characters, never have never will. I own a copy of the book and that is as close as it is ever going to get.
Chapter 13
Bella's POV
Edward was being secretive this week. He was planning on doing something since he would randomly disappear and have Alice and Esme drop by. I wondered if this was his way at getting space because of all the pressures of the pregnancy and my memory loss or if he was planning to propose. That conversation was in the back of my mind for many days, I felt ridiculous after thinking about it all but it did put me at ease to know that we will be married soon.
Edward and I were lying in bed watching the news when Michael started moving around like crazy.
"Wow Bella, are you sure that's a baby in there? Could it be an alien or a monster trying to claw its way to the surface" Edward joked as he rubbed soothing circles on my stomach.
"Edward, I don't know how you can call our son a monster! Did you not see how innocent he looked on the ultrasound? He is just very active and will be a sports player like his uncle." We both laughed thinking about Michael being a mini Emmett. That would sure be a handful!
"Love, you should get some sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a big day so you should rest up. I was thinking about taking you somewhere nice and then coming back here to have a romantic evening. Do you think you will be up for it?" He smiled.
"Of course Edward! I have wanted to get out of this house for such a long time. I love you so much. Michael is lucky to have you as his daddy." I kissed his forehead, snuggled in and fell asleep instantly.
Edward's POV
Today was the day that I was planning on proposing to Bella. The nursery was finished; Alice and Esme did an amazing job making it look like the sketch that Bella had drawn. It was incredible. I talked to my father and he told me he would prefer if I didn't take Bella out so I went to plan B which was equally as perfect. Even though I knew she was going to say yes I was still nervous about proposing. I didn't know why I should be so nervous, she was the one who said she wanted to get married and we were engaged to become engaged so one would assume that it would be the most relaxed proposal.
Bella started to squirm around in the blankets. I hoped it wasn't another nightmare and was surprised when she started sleep talking. She had not done that as much as she use to when we were younger.
"I love you Mike." I didn't want to get suspicious but I wondered if she was talking about the baby or if she was referring to her late husband. Just then she woke up.
"Good morning love. Did you have some sweet dreams?" I smiled at her when she beamed back.
"Yes I did, Michael and I were at the park and he fell off the slide and scraped his knee and ran over to me saying that you were the only one who could make his boo boo better. It was so adorable because he didn't even cry and for once the dream was about us as a family. It was strange though, he called you Edward instead of daddy." I put of a fake smile that I knew didn't reach my eyes. This was the closest dream she had of me being the father but even then I was not called daddy. Was her subconscious telling her that I was not the father or was I over analyzing it? I decided to joke around so she would not notice my reaction.
"So he too had to go to the doctor's because of his clumsiness. It's a good thing that I'm an ER doctor otherwise they would see him in there as much as they see you!" She laughed at that.
"Edward you know very well that there is a possibility that he will not be as clumsy as I am. That was just some dream where he was. Knowing your genes he will be just as graceful as you are. He doesn't need to inherit all of my traits you know." She still thought of me as the father. I knew that the little one would not have my supposed grace because he was Mike's son. Mike was not clumsy but he wasn't well coordinated so I knew that there was a high chance that this baby would be clumsy. Just then my crazy sister came bouncing into the room.
"Bella, Bella, Bella, BELLA! It's so time to get ready. Your plans with Edward start in 5 hours and we need to make this PERFECT. I made you the perfect dress for this event and everything. I don't know if I have enough time, I may even have to call in Rosalie for some extra help." I still did not understand how my sister could have so much energy. It was already eleven so she probably had a few cups of coffee by now.
"Edward save me from your sister. Once can I just go out in a paper bag with no makeup or hair done?" Bella asked
"Silly Bella there are no paper bags that would fit you. They are actually quite small unless you are referring to the grass bags but even then I'm sure your too big for that now." I could tell that comment got to Bella. She turned away from Alice and went into the bathroom. I decided to follow her.
"Love, Alice didn't mean that as a bad thing. It's good that you have gotten so big, that means that Michael is normal and healthy. If it was up to me I would want you a few pounds heavier." She sniffled.
"You know what? This was one of the aspects I was having issues with. From where I remembered I was very skinny but then when I woke up I was the size of a whale. I know that it is the baby but still I feel self conscious about it. I never thought I looked good enough to be standing next to you and now I feel more like it. My best friend just pointed it out, I know I was already insecure before but I think now it's a mix of the hormones, the longing to remember and my insecurities." I could understand where she was coming from, this was all new to her.
"Like I told you before, I think you are more beautiful now than ever. You are absolutely glowing and you are giving life to that little baby inside of you. I love you as much as I always have. I'm going to send Alice home. You can wear your pajamas tonight if you feel like it with your hair knotted and everything. I just thought.." Then she interrupted me with her hand.
"No I think I can survive Alice's torture tonight. Who knows maybe this time it could be fun?" She smiled.
"All right love. If you need any help call my cell, I'm running out to do some errands but if you call I'll be here as soon as I can." I kissed her forehead "I love you", and dropped down to my knees so I was level with her stomach, "And I love you". She giggled and ran off to Alice.
As I was picking up the finishing touches to the dinner I was going to make my phone rang. I checked the caller ID to see that it was just Emmett calling. I decided not to answer it because he could talk forever and Bella could call at any minute and I didn't want the line to be busy for her. I knew Emmett was just calling to give me a pep talk but I think it would have psyched me out even more.
I arrived home soon after to hear that Bella and Alice were have a great time. Bella told me that instead of doing the usual that Alice brought in a misuse and she got a nice long foot massage and that they were planning on doing some minimal makeup and hair. I decided to go to the kitchen to start working on the meal.
I knew it was kind of cheesy but I decided to make everything with the word baby in it. There were some baby chicken wings, I had a plate of baby corns, some baby potatoes and then bought miniature perogies that looked like they could be baby ones next to the ones we usually eat.
Time flew by and the next thing I knew Bella was walking down the stairs into the living room where I was waiting. She looked stunning in the dark blue maternity dress that Alice had designed. I loved how she was all elegant from the ankles up and how she somehow got Alice to allow her to wear her bug fluffy bunny slippers. Tonight was going to be perfect I could feel it.
"Right this way my love. Let me escort you to our own private restaurant. Just up this way." She nodded but looked puzzled. She was not expecting us to stay in, I was going to tell her but I decided that leaving this a surprise would be better as a surprise. I put on a blindfold on her so she wouldn't know exactly where we were until we I opened the door and took it off. I carried her bridal style up the stairs and set her on her feet very carefully, and then ever so slowly I took off the blindfold. I looked down to see a look of shock come across Bella's face and then she started to cry.
"Oh Edward this is the best surprise that you could have ever gotten me! It's perfect; it looks better than I would have ever imagined I can't believe you did all this in that short of time. Thank you so much, it's beautiful." She leaned up and captured my lips with hers. We kissed for a long moment until I pulled away.
"I'm glad you liked your surprise but tonight is only getting started. There are far more surprises to come later tonight."
AN: So how did you like the first part of Edward and Bella's evening? Next chapter picks up where this one left off. Remember 7 reviews equals early update! You guys did great this week and now have the chapter 3 days early!!! Also if you review I'll send you a preview of the next chapter.
