Life Changes: Chapter 21
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BPOV:
After the scare with piskwolly things pretty much went back to normal. Its been three weeks and I was now 19 weeks pregnant, almost half way their! My parents are no longer a problem seeing as though Edward and I sued them for forgery and attempt of robery. They were given one month in prison but after my grandparents (whom don't speak to me as well) posted their 50,00 dollar bond they were out within a week and two years of community service. I finally figured out why this arranged marriage was so important... they all thought I would be willing to give them money because lord knows we have enough to share. Needless to say we have fixed the problem and I don't think they will be begging anymore because Edward has threatened them with a restraining order if they do. Life with Edward has been pretty mellow. Without the whole BDSM thing as a factor we have just been well each others fiancé's I guess. Speaking of which the wedding has been moved up to a week before Christmas which is just shy of 30 week mark. I didn't want to be a beach whale for my wedding but as Edward has stated we would rather be married before the baby is born. Which brings us to now... Im sat eating breakfast waiting for my future mother and sister in laws because we are going wedding shopping!
"Goodmorning baby. What are you doing up so early?" Edward says while kissing my forehead and fixing himself a plate full off pancakes and bacon.
"I told you last night that us girls were going wedding shopping didn't I?" I say. I swore I told him but maybe he didn't hear me. Oh well I hope he can keep himself entertained today.
"Oh yeah I think I remember you mentioning that. Where y'all going?" he asks with a mouth full of food. Barbarian. That is the only word I have that describes the men in this family.
"Didn't your mother ever teach you not to talk with your mouth full...?" I giggle and put my plate in the sink. I turn to see his smiling with food stuffed cheeks and I burst into laughter just as Esme and the girls walk in.
"Edward stop playing with your food!" Esme scolds as she slaps the back of his head. He quickly swallows and mumbles "Sorry mom" before going back to eating. Esme giggles silently and the rest of us just keep on laughing until Edward glares at me.
"Oh baby. You know your mom means business when she teaches manners," I say and walk over to sit on his lap. He kisses me and he tastes like maple syrup. I give him a quick kiss back and pull away just as he give my tummy and kiss and rubs it gentle while whispering something to the baby I can never hear what he says and he refuses to tell me. All I can say is I hope its appropriate but I know he is probably telling her she can't date until she is thirty!
"Ok love birds lets get going," Alice says as she makes hand motions towards the door. Serena is on her hip giggling at her mother and trying to talk to us. I swear she is the smartest 5 month old I know and she learns something new everyday.I give Edward one more quick kiss and grab my purse before we make our way to the waiting van.
"So where are heading today ladies?" I ask.
"Well our first stop is at Belle Amour Bridal, thats where we all got out dresses. Then I was think we can go check out this really cute new florist down town and cake testing. Unless you wanted to do that with Edward..." she says.
"I talked to his about it and he says its all up to me. So we can go do all that. DO you guys think I will be able to find a good dress.. ya know considering I sporting a beach ball right now?" I ask. Its true my stomach has grown significantly in the best couple weeks. Edward thinks its sexy me not so much. I look like Im walking around with a giant ball under my clothes and my breast have bumped up to sizes. Once again Edward has been very happy lately.
"Ofcourse they will, Bella. We will end you the perfect dress there I promise, and they are so nice. Believe me you have nothing to worry about!" Rose exclaims.
"So how are you really Bella? Physically? Emotionally? I know how hard it is to juggle pregnancy, work, and the alternative lifestyle." Esme asks. We haven't exactly told the rest of the family that we aren't in the BDSM community anymore. I think Edward is waiting a bit because he doesn't know how his dad or brothers all react. In a way Im happy we don't play anymore it always made me nervous. I mean I was starting to get used to it all but I'm much more relaxed without it and Edward is too.
"Well physically I feel fat, emotionally I'm doing ok. I mean I cry a lot and certain things set me off but the books say that is normal. As for juggling I'm only actually juggling the pregnancy and work because we don't practice BDSM anymore..." I trail off waiting for their reaction. The lifestyle is a big part of this family and I feel bad that Im the one who took Edward away from it. But its not like I asked for it he ended it not me. They all stare at me with wide shocked eyes, at least they don't look mad.
"What happened hun?" Esme asked.
"Well when we thought we lost the baby we.." before I could go on Rose interrupts me.
"You thought you lost the baby?!" She screams. Shit I forgot we kept that to ourselves swell.
I tell them everything from the way my parents acted to the night of my worst nightmare. I tear up thinking about the fact that I could have lost our baby because of my stupidity. Ever since that day I have been as careful as I can to not bring any harm to us. Piskwolly is far more important than pleasing my dead beat parents. After I finish they are all crying and hugging me. I hope I didn't hurt their feelings but at the time Edward and I thought it was best to keep it between Emmett and us.
After assuring them that everything is ok we finally arrive at the Bridal store. Upon walking it I am completely over whelmed. I have never been surrounded by so much white or tulle or taffeta. Thankfully the owner sees my distress and quickly comes to our rescue.
"Ah the Cullen's. Its so lovely to see you all again," she says kissing each of the girls before turing to me. "And you must be Isabella the new bride. Its so lovely to meet you and congratulations on the new family member." she says and pats my extended belly.
"Its nice to meet you as well and thank you we are very excited." I say back, smiling. I already like this lady probably because she didn't look at me like the other brides or workers in here. They look as if to say why are you getting married when your gonna look fat.
"Well your family has told me a bit about your wedding but lets me and you go into the back room and you can tell me a bit about your fiancé and yourself. Hmm?" She inquires and puts out her hand. I smile at the girls who are now seated and follow er into one of the back rooms.
"Well my name is Cara and I own Belle Amour. Tell me a bit about you and this Cullen boy." she says and wiggles her eyebrow. I giggle and start from the beginning.
"Well we haven't known each other for all that long only about five months actually. We were betrothed by our grandparents and when I graduated high school I was sent her from Phoenix to live with him. We fell in love almost at first sight so it wasn't really a problem. Uhm we are about 20 weeks pregnant and we are having a girl. Our wedding was originally planned for the spring but we decided move it up so that we will be married once the baby comes. So now that its right before Christmas we are having a winter wonderland themed wedding. The colors are cream and ice blue." I tell her.
"So what are you looking for in a dress? And your budget?"
"Uhm well something that won't look ridiculous with a baby bump because I will be around 8 months pregnant. I always envisioned a flowy ball gown but I don't know how that will work now. I hate silk and taffeta so they are a definite no no. I guess I just want something flowy, definitely strapless, maybe a sweetheart neckline or something along those lines. Something that will look right with the pouch and still be classic and elegant. We are having a huge wedding so it has to meet expectations. Oh and no budget." I say. I hope Im describing something that exist because I said all that I want. Cara puts the biggest smile on her face and stands up to hand me a robe.
"I have the perfect dress in mind. Strip to your undies and put this on and Ill go get it," she says and walks out of the room.
I strip down to my white lacey strapless bra and boy shorts that Alice forced me to wear and put the robe on. Im nervous. I don't know what to think about myself being pregnant and in a wedding dress at 19. I just hope we can find the perfect one and that it doesn't take to long because I am ready to start planning everything else. I hear a knock on the door and tell cars to come in. She walks in holding what has got to be the most beautiful white gown. When she hangs it up I gasp.
"Im guessing you like it," she giggles. All I can do is nod because it has literally taking my breathe away.
"Ok so this is a Maggie Otero she is a new designer that we have in the store. Very prestigious and her dresses are gorgeous. This one is called Alena. It a strapless sweetheart neckline organza gown, so its very flowy. It also has a waist line that is right below the bust so it can accommodate your baby bump. They style is like a semi ball gown, just has enough puff to give the effect with out to much. Its in white here but it also comes in ivory. I like the white and it has a very subtle lace overlay with tiny crystals sown in which kinda gives it a snow flake effect. And the embellished belt is gorgeous. You think you wanna try it on," she asks.
"Definitely!" I say. She helped me into the dress and it fit like a glove. When she turned me to the mirror I almost couldn't catch my breathe. It fit like a glove and the way it fell around my small bump was perfect although I knew that I would have a much larger bump for the wedding I knew the dress would accommodate. I couldn't stop the tears from leaking as she helped me out of the room to show everyone.
"Oh Bella," Esme cried as the tears started falling down her cheek. All three girls where crying and that only made me sob more.
"I think this is the one mama Esme," I tell her.
"I think it is sweetheart," she says as she gets up and stands next to me. "My son is a lucky man Bella. Thank you for making him happy again."
After ordering the dress we go to the flower shop and the bakery. It was pretty simple and not as many tears were shed as in the dress shop. Everything for our wedding was almost prepared. I couldn't wait till December when I would officially be a cullen!
I feel so horrible about not posting in so long. My kids are very demanding and if any of you are mothers you know what I'm saying! LOL Plus we had my sisters sweet sixteen so we had a very busy weekend. Good news is the twins go to school tomorrow and I will be home with Amelia and I will be able to post everyday!
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