C H A P T E R E I G H T E E N
.:Edward:.
As soon as Bella left the room, Charlie looked at me. "I didn't know you and Bells knew each other." he said frowning.
"I only met her about two and a half month ago." I explained sitting back in my chair. Charlie nodded.
"So, uh," Charlie said clearing his throat. "Are you guys dating?" he asked awkwardly. I nodded.
"Yes we are." I said. Charlie nodded.
"And you know that she has three boys?" Charlie asked eyeing me. I nodded.
"Yes actually I have three girls all about the same age as the boys, I'm sure you've met them when we go to visit my parents." Charlie looked over at me, and rolled his eyes.
"Edward, I haven't seen you since you divorced that Tanya girl." He said giving me a pointed look. "She's not still around is she?" he asked quietly. I shook my head.
"No Sir. She's very much out of the picture." I promised. Charlie nodded.
"There was always something off about that girl. She was always where the trouble was, but a bat of her lashes and my deputies always let her go." He said in a disapproving tone. I laughed sadly.
"I remember." I said quietly. "Charlie," I said sitting forward. Charlie looked up at me, his brown eyes so similar to Bella's. "I know it seems really sudden, especially since you didn't know Bella and I were dating until now, but I want you to know, I love her more than I have ever loved anyone, apart from my daughters of course." I said slowly. "I can't picture a more perfect person to spend the rest of my life with. I would like your permission for her hand in marriage." I said formally. Charlie looked surprised before he nodded.
"I know you Edward. You were a good boy and now you're a good man. I know you'll look out for my girl and her boys. I'm trusting you with my baby girl. She's been through a lot, take care of her." He said seriously. I nodded.
"Charlie, so long as I live I promise I will do everything in my power to never see her hurt ever again." I promised. Charlie nodded with a small smile.
"You're a good man Edward. I couldn't be happier with Bella's choice." I laughed.
"Me neither." I said grinning. I heard the door open and looked up to see Jasper rush into the room.
"Dad?" he asked worried. Charlie smiled.
"Hey Jazz." He said tiredly.
"Dad the hospital called me. How are you?" he asked pulling up a chair. Charlie waved his hand rolling his eyes.
"I'm fine now. Just waiting on Bells. She's bringing me some food." Jasper nodded and looked up at me.
"Hey Edward. Thanks." I nodded and stood.
"I'm going to see how Bella is doing." I said leaving to give Jasper and Charlie some privacy.
I headed out of the room when I saw a small crowd of nurses and doctors ahead. Curious, I started toward them. When I got closer to them I felt panic surge through me seeing what they were standing around. Bella.
I pushed my way through them and knelt down by her.
"Love?" I asked stroking her beautiful cheek. I noticed a man kneeling by her and glaring at me.
"Who are you?" he spat. I glared at him and turned to Angela who was watching me carefully.
"Angela will you prepare a bed for Bella in room 205. I'll just keep her with her father." I said picking Bella up easily. Angela nodded and ran off. The man stood and glared at me.
"Who are you?" he asked again.
"That's really none of your concern." I said coldly. I felt Bella stir in my arms.
"Edward?"
.:Bella:.
I could hear my angel talking. He didn't sound happy. "Edward?" I asked forcing my eyes open.
"Shh, Love I'm here." I nodded and could feel his arms under me.
"Edward I'm tired." I said pressing myself against his chest.
"I know Love, just rest." I nodded, keeping my eyes closed.
"Bella?" that voice made my eyes snap open. I looked over and cringed.
"Edward put me down please." I said softly. He nodded stiffly and placed me on my feet but keeping his arm around my waist. I took a deep breath, and spoke trying to keep my tone even. "Hello Tyler." I said calmly. Edward stiffened next to me.
"Bella who is this guy?" Tyler asked in disgust. I glared at him.
"This is Edward, my fiancé." I said coldly. Tyler's eyes just about popped out of his head.
"What?" I nodded.
"How could you be getting married?" Tyler asked, honestly perplexed. I glared at him.
"What did you think I was going to sit around wallowing after you left us?" I spat angrily. Tyler looked surprised.
"Bella, you never dated. I had to practically beg you to go out with me. Do you expect me to believe you've changed that much?" he asked smugly. I shrugged lightly.
"Edward is better at persuading." I said casually. Tyler looked up at Edward's smug grin back to my matching one, stunned.
"You slept with him!" he accused. I glared at him.
"I don't see how that has anything to do with you." I growled.
"Bella, you wouldn't sleep with me until after we were married." He pointed out. I shrugged.
"Like I said, Edward is better at persuading." I heard familiar voices down the hall and turned to see six kids turning the corner. One of them spotted us and they all ran over.
"Mom! Dad!" they cried. I pulled Jason into a tight hug as soon as he was close enough. "How is he?" he asked concerned.
"He's fine sweetie. Just resting." Jason nodded, relieved.
"Daddy? Is Grandpa okay?" Luke asked Edward. Edward nodded.
"Grandpa is okay." He clarified. I looked over to see Tyler watching us, stunned. I saw Jason and Simon glaring at him coldly.
"Why don't we go see Grandpa?" I suggested. Everyone nodded and turned to walk down the hall. I looked at Tyler and shook my head.
"I'm going to suggest staying away from us from now on." I said firmly. He opened his mouth to object when Edward pulled his arm around my waist.
"I'm going to suggest you leave, now." He said in a dangerous tone. We turned around and walked back to Charlie's room, leaving Tyler standing in the hall. When we got in there, the kids were all crowded around Charlie, Esme and Carlisle in the corner watching.
"Grandpa, this is Emma, Jodi and Clara. They are our sisters!" Luke explained. Charlie smiled at the girls.
"Hello girls. We met when you were all really little. I'm Grandpa Charlie." He said smiling. The girls smiled at him.
"I remember you." Emma said nodding. Charlie smiled at her.
"These are daddy's parents." Luke continued. "Grandma Ezzy and Grandpa C." I chuckled at Carlisle and Esme's nicknames.
"Nice to see you Carlisle, Esme." Charlie said smiling. Esme and Carlisle nodded.
"You too Charlie. I only wish it could have been on pleasanter terms." Esme said sadly. Everyone nodded and there was a knock on the door. We looked up to see a nurse step in. She handed Edward a clipboard and a small case.
"Would you like to take care of it?" she asked kindly. Edward nodded.
"Thank you Angela. I'll buzz you when I'm done." Angela nodded and stepped out. I looked at Edward quizzically.
"Because you passed out, it's hospital procedure to draw blood to make sure you are alright." He explained. I felt my stomach clench and my face grow pale.
"What?" I asked horrified.
.:Edward:.
Bella was white as a ghost. "What?" she asked horrified. I nodded slowly.
"Don't worry Love, I'll do it and it'll be over in a flash." She bit her lip, unsure.
"Edward, you know I'm fine." She said frowning. I shook my head.
"It's either I do it or another doctor." I said sadly. Bella sighed and sat on the spare bed that the nurses had brought in.
"Fine." She said sighing heavily. I smiled and kissed her quickly.
"Don't worry Love, I'll make this as painless as possible." I promised she nodded and held her arm out.
I worked quickly, talking to Bella the whole time to distract her and myself. It had taken all my self-control not to hit Tyler in the hall, even thinking about him made my blood boil.
The kids helped too, talking to Charlie, Carlisle and Esme giving us a constant conversation and constant noise. I finished quickly and pulled the needle out, putting a cotton ball and bandage over the small wound. Bella looked up at me, startled.
"That's it?" she asked. I nodded.
"That's it." She sat up and frowned.
"I didn't even notice." She objected. I grinned.
"What can I say? I've got the magic touch." I teased. Bella's eyes widened and her cheeks flamed red. I froze, remembering who was in the room. I turned around slowly to see everyone talking though Jasper was looking at me with a raised eyebrow. I ducked my head and left the room to drop off the blood.
I got back to the room and sat on the bed next to Bella. She yawned and I kissed her temple. "Should we head home? Your dad will be fine tonight and I'll pick him up as a patient tomorrow." Bella smiled at me and nodded.
"Thank you." I nodded and kissed her temple again.
"Alright kids, we're going to go." I announced.
"Ah dad do we have to?" Luke whined. I nodded.
"It's very late and mommy's tired." I said patting his head. He pouted but nodded. We all in turn said goodbye to Charlie and filed out of the room.
When we got to the parking lot, Jasper said his farewells as we walked to our own cars. "Well, we had to bring Bella's car as well as our own. We didn't have enough room." Esme said smiling. I nodded.
"That's fine." Bella said yawning.
"Dear why don't you go with Edward, I'll drive your car back. You look exhausted." Esme said kindly. Bella smiled weakly.
"Thanks." I led Bella to my car and helped her in, strapping her to the seat.
We drove home in silence. Bella was playing with the ends of her hair, staring out the window as I drove.
We were the last ones to get home. Everyone was already dressed for bed and saying goodnight. I said goodnight to my parents who were sharing the guest room for tonight, as I led Bella to our room.
When we got to our room, Bella turned to me and smiled.
"Will you help me Edward?" she asked turning her back to me. I studied the smooth silkiness of her back and frowned. "Zipper." She clarified. I nodded and reached for the zipper, pulling it down slowly, letting my fingers trail her soft skin. She shivered and when the zipper was all the way down she turned to face me. She smiled seductively and let the dress drop from her shoulders. I sucked in a deep breath. She was wearing a black lace bra and panty set that left little to the imagination, yet covered enough to make me want to rip it off of her. I bent down and pressed my mouth against hers.
"You are too irresistible for your own good." I said against her lips. She giggled and slipped her arms around my neck, bringing her body closer to mine. I felt the lace covering her breasts rub against my chest and moaned. "Bella." I picked her up and moved us to the bed quickly. She giggled again and hitched her legs around my hips. I could feel the heat radiating out of her and pressed against her harder, angry at the clothes blocking me from her. I felt her small hands tug at my shirt and I ripped it off, half the buttons going flying. Her nails raked up and down my back deliciously. I felt her reach for my pants when a small buzzing came from them. Bella pulled away and frowned.
"That's new." She said frowning. I reached into my pocket and pulled out my cell phone. It was the hospital.
"Love it's the hospital. I have to take this." She nodded sadly and I answered the call. "Hello?" I asked. This better be good.
"Edward?" I recognized Angela's soft voice and immediately softened my tone. Angela was too nice to yell at.
"Yes, what's wrong?" I asked. Angela let out a breath.
"Is Bella there?" I nodded.
"Yeah hold on." I handed Bella the phone. "It's Angela, the nurse at the hospital." Bella took the phone and frowned.
"Hello?" she asked.
.:Bella:.
I hated whoever was on the phone. I watched Edward's face as he spoke then handed me the phone. "It's Angela, the nurse at the hospital." I took it and frowned. Was it Charlie? Was he okay?
"Hello?" I asked unsure.
"Bella?" I nodded.
"Yes, this is Angela, right?" I asked. Angela confirmed it was her.
"Bella, I'm sorry to call you, but I have your blood test results." She said slowly. I froze. Was something wrong with me?
"Okay." I said slowly. Angela took a deep breath.
"You're pregnant." I was frozen in shock. Suddenly I sat up, disentangling myself from Edward. I moved so fast he ended up falling on the floor in shock.
"What?" I asked shocked.
"Congratulations Bella." Angela said, unsure. I bit my lip.
"Um, thanks, I'll talk to you later." I said hanging up. Edward looked up at me from the floor.
"What is it?" he asked rubbing his elbow. I looked at him and bit my lip.
"I'm pregnant."