A/N: Hello to my readers. Thanks for your support.
My mother tongue is French. I don't master English perfectly but I work very hard…and so do my grey cells. My goal is to write a perfect text with no mistakes. I love English and I am sorry if there are mistakes in the text. If so, please excuse-me.
The characters belong to S.M. In MY ALL, they belong to me.
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MY ALL
Chapter 25
If you were a cowboy, I would trail you
If you were a piece of wood, I would nail you to the floor
I f you were a sailboat, I would sail you to the shore
If you were a river, I would swim you
If you were a house, I would live in you all my days.
Katie Melua…If you were a sailboat.
MORE SURPRISES
EDWARD
I was so fucking happy. My Bella was pregnant. In less than nine months, I would be a dad. Life was so beautiful. Having Bella in my life was a gift from a God. And now that she was expecting a child, our child, life couldn't be more marvellous.
She was not feeling very well though. She was always tired and had those nauseas every fucking morning, but she didn't bring up the food that she ate. The first weeks were worst. She was nauseated all day long and couldn't keep the food in her stomach. Now, it seemed better. I wished I could talk to my mom, but Bella so much wanted to keep the secret, that I respected her decision. And I agreed with her; it would be a very nice occasion to tell the good news to our families during Christmas holidays.
We would see the doctor next week; three days before flying to Pittsburgh. We were both impatient to see the doctor. Just hoped everything was fine with the pregnancy.
Bella was pretty happy of her new vehicle. I couldn't refrain myself from offering her a new car. She quite embarrassed at first, as she always was when I bought her gifts. I knew that she was very anxious about the house and the furniture she absolutely wanted to buy for the new house. True…I had enough money to buy everything, but my girl had her pride and I had to respect her decision. She was stubborn as hell and it was a lost case to even try to discuss about it.
We were quite busy at school too. We had many exams during the week. I was sure that both Bella and I would have good marks. Bella was the best student in the class and though she was not feeling that well, she seemed pretty happy with the tests.
She didn't like when I told the students that she was sick.
"I am not sick Edward. I am pregnant. Just stop from being so protective. I am not the first woman to be pregnant and I am not the first woman to have nauseas; pregnancy is not a sickness you damn fool, it is a condition. Stop worrying. Everything will be fine."
It was true that I was over protective; always asking her if she was hungry or tired and if she was okay.
I didn't know how to help her. I was not the one expecting a baby. There were changes in her body and I didn't know how to deal with the situation. I didn't like to see my Bella feeling so nauseated in the morning. I was always with her, wiping her face when it was covered with sweat and trying my best to comfort her.
The students at school knew that Bella was pregnant. Bella asked Kristen not to talk to Robert about it. Kristen and Robert were in love and Bella wanted to be the first to tell Robert that she was expecting a baby.
Embry and Quil were back to school. They still were in a very sorrowful mood. They were in deep mourning and we tried to comfort them the best we could.
Embry had not the same attitude with Bella. He was just a friend now and he was accepting the fact that we were deeply in love. I guessed he was a friend of mine too. During lunch time, he was with us and even came to visit us at Bella's condo.
He loved Bella's condo. It was on sale now and he seemed interested to buy it.
Jane and Quil were practically living together and Embry wished to buy a house. He had other places to visit before making his decision but I was pretty positive he was going to make an offer soon.
Bella was really anxious to sell the condo. We were moving at the end of January and she
wanted to have the cash to pay for the furniture.
One day before our visit to the doctor, Embry talked to Bella. He had visited three condos and none of them were as spacious as Bella's. He offered her 250,000$ which was a higher price than the valuation; one condition though, Bella had to include the furniture in the sale. She gladly accepted and I felt that all her anxiety went up in smoke. I was really happy for her.
It was finally the day of our appointment. We were nervous as hell. Bella had many questions to ask to the doctor. She was taking the pill, though she noticed that, she had forgotten to take one pill and she didn't know when. She found the pill in her purse while she was looking for a bill. She didn't understand why the pill had slipped out of the box. I didn't understand it either but I was pretty happy that she had forgotten to take it.
The gynaecologist was waiting for us. Her name was Sue Martin and she invited us to follow to her office.
She asked Bella to lie back on a stretcher and began to ask her some questions.
"So Isabella, how are you feeling?"
"I am fine, though I have nauseas every morning and I have headaches."
"When were your last periods?"
"I think around October 22nd."
"So you would be 6 or 7 weeks pregnant."
"I don't understand. I was on contraception. I forgot to take one pill though, I don't remember when."
"Contraception is not 100% safe. You certainly know that. Even if there are small chances to become pregnant when you are taking oral contraceptives. You will have to pass additional tests, just to be sure that the foetus is developing normally."
"Is there a risk"? Bella asked in a very anxious voice.
"There is always a risk. Every pregnancy is at risk but don't worry. All your interrogations will be answered soon. Don't stress yourself. It is not good for you and it is not good for the foetus either."
"So I will begin to examine you. Put your feet in the stirrups and spread your legs. I am going to insert the speculum. It will be cold but it won't be painful."
"I am going to check your vagina and the neck of the womb."
"Good." I am going to insert my fingers now. I am going to palpate the interior of your vagina and the neck of your womb to see if there are anomalies."
"Everything is okay Bella. Still nervous."
"Yes I am."
"Relax honey. Everything seems fine."
"Are you nervous Mister Cullen.?"
"I am a real bunch of nerves. I feel so useless. I am just sitting here and waiting."
"Well Mister Cullen…Edward…Don't feel like that? I am going to ask you some questions in a few minutes as well. "
"Okay Bella, take off your shirt and your bra. I will palpate your breasts now."
"Good, no cyst, no ganglions. Perfect."
"Okay, I'll take your blood pressure."
"Good…120-80. Bella everything is fine up to now."
"I will take a blood sample. I have to identify your blood type and your rhesus factor. You will have other blood tests next month. These additional tests will screen for anaemia, check your immunity to rubella, test for hepatitis B and HIV."
"Okay Bella, now the urine test. I have to check if everything is normal with your kidneys." And it will give me information on your level of glucose and albumin."
"Go to the restroom just outside the office."
Bella went out. I was so freaking nervous. I hoped everything would be okay.
"Doctor, do you think everything will be fine? I don't know, she was taking contraceptive pills. I am so worried."
"As I told you before, every pregnancy is at risk. You must reinsure Bella. Don't stress her with your own interrogations. That is your part Edward. Be confident. Everything seems okay up to now. Bella is healthy." And we will have some results very soon."
"Okay, then, I'll do my best to reinsure her. "
Bella came back with the glass tube.
"Okay Bella lie back on the stretcher again. Let's see if we can hear the foetus's heart. Maybe if we are lucky we will. It can be weak but at 6 or 7 weeks of pregnancy, normally we can hear it. Come Edward, I'll put the ultrasound instrument on her belly. "
The doctor spread a gel on Bella's belly and put the ultrasound. She was trying to detect the heartbeat.
Then she looked at us with a huge smile.
"Well Bella and Edward. I think we have a big surprise here. There is not only one foetus here. I can hear two different heartbeats. You're going to have twins."
"Uh! ... What? …Two babies?" I said in a very agitated voice.
"Oh! My God…Two babies…Are you sure?" Bella asked, quite in shock.
"Positive…Listen Bella."
Bella put the earplugs in her ears.
"Here is the first one. Do you hear it?
"Yes, I do."
"Let's check for the other one."
"Oh! My God…I hear it…We are going to have two babies."
"Your turn Edward."
I put the earplugs in my ears. Fuck…I heard them both. I would be a father of twins…Jesus-Christ. I was so happy; I thought my heart would melt… Incredible.
"Oh My love…I am so fucking happy. Doctor, please excuse my language. I am so happy. I don't have a word strong enough to describe how I am feeling right now."
Doctor Martin began to laugh. I was almost jumping all around the office.
"I am happy for you two. Okay now I have some questions to ask you about your medical and family histories." Take a seat."
"So Bella. Do you smoke or take drugs?"
"No I don't."
"And what about you Edward?"
Now I was really embarrassed. "I quit smoking two months ago. I smoked weed before meeting Bella but I don't take drugs anymore. I know it was stupid but…"
Doctor Martin cut me in the mid sentence.
"I am not here to judge you Edward."
"Alcohol?"
"Yes" Bella answered. I love cocktails.
"Well, honey…No more alcohol for you."
"By the way, are there twins in your family?"
"Yes". Bella answered. My mother had a twin sister."
"Had?"
"Yes, my mother died of leukemia a few years ago. She was forty-seven years old."
"Oh! I am sorry."
"And you Edward, any specific disease in your family?"
"No"
"Any other illnesses Bella? ; blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, or allergies?"
"No, apart from my mother's cancer, no other disease."
"Okay good. "Bella, you will have to take folic acid, iron and those vitamins as well. If you have nauseas, I suggest that you take several healthy snacks during the day." It will give your stomach the chance to digest the food."
"You can go now. Bella, I am going to call you as soon as I receive the results of your tests." Try to relax and take a nap during the day. Do you work?"
"No but I am going to school."
"Well take a nap after school. Your body will go through a lot of changes and we want those babies to be healthy."
"Uh! Doctor I am quite embarrassed but what about sex? Can we still make love?" I asked, my face red as a beet.
"No problem with sex Edward". Doctor Martin answered.
"And we are going to Pittsburgh in two days and in Jamaica in March… Can we?"
"Of course Edward. Anyway, I am going to see Bella every month. If she can't take the plane you will know but I don't see any problem right now."
"Happy holidays to both of you. Bella, my secretary will call you to fix an appointment in one month. And try to relax honey. Everything should be fine."
"Thanks doctor. See you in month". Bella said.
"Thanks Doctor Martin. I'll take care of Bella."
"I am sure you will Edward."
We walked out of the office. I was so fucking enthusiastic. I held Bella's hand tightly, telling her how happy I was.
"Je t'aime tellement Bella. Je suis si content. Merci d'être dans ma vie. ''
'' I love you so much Bella. I am so happy. Thank you to be in my life."
"Je t'aime aussi Edward. Tu es toute ma vie. Vous êtes toute ma vie. ''
''I love you too Edward. You are my life. The babies and you are my life."
As she said those words, she put her hand on her belly, rubbing it with a soft caress.
I kissed her with all the passion I could put in a kiss. She was the love of my life and those two little babies were the loves of my life as well.
I was so impatient to see my family. I knew they would be delighted. And Charlie…I was so happy. He would be a nice grandfather.
"So honey. What do you want to do this afternoon?" Maybe we should ditch school. There is no exam this afternoon. And I am sure Jazz could explain the stuff we missed."
"Well why not…I don't think I could concentrate on anything James will teach. I am so excited and I am so nervous."
"What if the babies are not okay? I am so worried."
"Now Bella calm down. You know what the doctor said. Don't stress yourself. You have to relax."
"Are you hungry?" Maybe we could go eat somewhere and watch a movie after."
"I am hungry but I think we could watch a movie at home. I am a bit tired."
"Okay my love. What would like to eat?"
"I don't know. Maybe chicken."
"Okay…Let's go to Benny. The chicken is excellent."
I drove the Volvo to the restaurant. And I thought about my life. How it had changed since September. I was a very lucky man. I couldn't thank God enough for the beautiful woman who was sitting next to me; my Bella carrying my babies.
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BELLA
Finally school was over. We would fly to Pittsburgh the next day and I was impatient to see my dad, Carlisle, Esme, Alice and Emmett.
Edward had bought every gift that we would offer to everyone. I was so fucking tired that I just didn't have the energy to go shopping. So he went to the shopping center with Rosie and Jasper and their choices were good. I just accompanied Edward one time. I had to buy something to him and to Rosalie and Jazz.
While he was looking for a gift for Jasper, I stopped at Birks.
I bought him a beautiful men's two tone Rolex watch. It was really expensive though…for me it was. It cost 2,925$, but I didn't mind. The condo was sold and I had extra money to buy the watch.
And what was it compared to the gift he gave me?" I didn't know the price of the car but it was certainly around 40,000$.
I called him with my cell phone. I didn't know in what boutique he was. He told me to come to Archambault which was a music store. He had bought a 200$ gift certificate to Jazz. Jasper was fond of music so I thought it was a very nice idea.
There was just one gift we had to buy; Rosalie's.
I thought it would be a great idea to offer her a gift certificate. Rosalie was fond of shoes.
So, we both decided to offer her a gift certificate from Prada.
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All the gifts were packed in the suitcases. The doctor had called me in the morning to give the results of my tests. Everything was fine.
My next appointment was on January 19th and two months later it would be the time for the ultrasound scan.
I had gain weight. Not much, but my jeans were a little tight. I had bought new clothes as well. After Christmas holidays, it would be the time to buy maternity clothes and undergarments.
Rosalie and Jasper were really enthusiastic when we told them that I was expecting twins. They kept the secret though. We were the one to tell the news.
All the suitcases were in the living-room. We both decided to spend a quiet evening at home. Edward was really nice. To my big surprise, he loved cooking. I didn't have to cook a single meal since the day I told him that I was pregnant and he was really good at it. He tried different recipes and he enjoyed it a lot. He didn't want me to clean the house as well. A house keeper came every week while we were at school.
I had nothing to do…except going to school and relax.
We went to bed very early. I still had the nauseas, the migraines and I was really exhausted. I just hoped it would pass fast.
I was too tired to make love but I was missing the contact of our skins. That was the hardest part for me and I guessed it was hard for Edward as well. But he was really patient. Nothing was more important for him than my own comfort.
Finally, it was Saturday. The airport was really crowded. Rosalie and Jasper were really nervous. Emmett didn't meet Rosie's parents. He couldn't take the days off and she had not seen him since his last visit to Laval. It was the same for Jasper. Both of them were really impatient to be in Pittsburgh. My dad would take the plane today as well. I was really happy. I missed my dad so much.
The flight went well. Emmett was waiting for us at the airport.
I was so happy to see him. Edward told him not to swirl me in the air. He said that I was sick. I frowned at him and he winked at me. Did he think that I was made of porcelain? Damn Edward…always so protective.
Rosie was all blushes and flushes. Emmett kissed her and held her so tight; I thought she would stop breathing.
"Ugh…Emmett…I can't…breathe…" Rosie said in a clipped voice.
"Sorry baby. I missed you so much."
"I missed you too Emmett…just be a little less exuberant."
"How are you Jazz? Alice is a real pack of nerves. She is so impatient to see you."
"I am impatient to see her too. Let's go Emmett. Stop talking, I want to see Alice."
"Okay…Let's go then."
"When is your dad's flight landing Bella?" Emmett asked.
"Late this evening. He will take a cab. Don't worry about him."
"Sure? ... I could drive to the airport tonight. I don't mind."
"No, it will be very late. He will take a cab."
"Okay then. Let's go."
Emmett and Edward put the suitcases in the SUV and we were ready to go.
The drive was really pleasant. We talked and laughed all along the ride.
Then we were at Carlisle and Emmett's house. The boys unpacked the trunk and we went in.
Carlisle, Esme and Alice were waiting for us. As soon as Alice saw Jasper, she jumped on him. It was so funny; both of them fell on the floor. Yes, evidently, she missed him a lot.
"Hello Bella. Hello Rosalie. Hello everybody. I am so happy to see you. Oh! Baby…Edward I missed you so much. How are you?" Esme said, tears falling on her cheeks.
"I am fine mama. Come here mama." Edward said.
He held her in a tight embrace.
"Hey dad. How are you?"
"Great. I am so happy to see you."
"We are happy to see you too." Edward added, hugging his father.
"Alice, I am here too. I know you missed Jasper. Come here sis. Give a hug to your brother."
Alice hugged Edward and kissed him.
"Bella, I am so happy to see you. You are so beautiful. Rosalie too, but Bella…You are splendid. You seem different. You are radiant."
Ah…Nosey Alice. I was pretty sure she would guess before we announced the pregnancy.
"Well thank you Alice. I am pretty tired though. I am so happy that it is Christmas holidays. I do need a break."
"Well, we will have a nice time. Emmett and I have organized a few things. It will be fun."
"Urghhh…I am here to relax Al; no sports for me."
"Yes Alice. We are here to relax. Calm down. You and Emmett and your damn activities." Edward added.
"Look who is talking. Edward Cullen, you won't sit on your ass during all the holidays. You are here to have fun and we will have fun." Emmett retorted.
"How lucky for us…" Edward whispered sarcastically.
"I heard you Edward." Emmett retorted. "Don't put on a martyred look." You can be such a wimp."
"Bastard" Edward said.
"Jerk" Emmett retorted.
"Okay both of you that's enough." Esme said. "Who wants a drink?"
"Give me a beer, please mama". Edward said.
"A beer for me too." Emmett said.
"Rosie?"
"A glass of white wine."
"A glass of wine for me too." Alice said.
"For you Jasper?"
"A beer please."
"Bella?"
"Do you have cranberry juice Esme?"
"Yes. I can make a cocktail honey." Esme said.
"No…No alcohol for me. I had trouble with my stomach lately. A glass of cranberry juice would be fine for me."
"Are you sick honey?" Esme asked.
"No, it is just my stomach-kind of fragile lately."
"Okay, Carlisle follow me in the kitchen." Esme said to her husband.
Then, I noticed that nosey Alice was really staring at me and my belly. Damn Alice…I was sure she was already guessing why I wasn't taking any alcohol.
Five minutes later, Carlisle and Esme were back in the living-room.
They gave us our drinks and we kept on chatting.
"So how was the trip?" Carlisle asked.
"Great." Rosalie answered.
"When is your dad's flight landing Bella?"
"Late this evening" I answered.
"Okay. Who is going to the airport to pick him up?" Esme asked.
"No…no need to. Charlie will take a cab."
"Are you sure Bella? One of us can go."
"No, he wants to take a cab."
"Okay then."
"Carlisle…Get the bag of chips and the bag of pretzels. The kids must be hungry."
"Umm… Esme…Do you have cheese and vegetable? Chips and pretzels…I don't think it would be too good for my stomach."
"Yes darling sure."
Now nosey Alice was staring at me; her face showing doubts and interrogations. Damn mind reader.
I ate a bit but I was not that hungry. I shoved the food in my mouth, chewing every bite very slowly.
Alice was fidgeting on her chair and still staring at me.
Edward was looking at me and at her sister, a mocking smile on his lips.
After fifteen minutes, Alice asked Rosie, Edward and I to follow her in her bedroom. She absolutely wanted to show us the gift she bought for Jasper.
And I was absolutely positive that she didn't want to show us Jasper's gift. She wanted to know what was going on with me.
"I would like to see Jasper's gift tomorrow Alice. Why not wait till tomorrow? It would be a surprise for us as well."
"No Bella. I want your opinion. Please, come right now."
"Okay, then."
We followed her. She closed the bedroom's door. Damn her.
"So, Bella… What are you trying to hide?"
"I am not hiding anything."
"Don't try to fool me? What's that thing about your stomach?" I don't believe you are sick. Tell me now. Are you pregnant?"
Both Edward and I were staring at each other. Rosalie was staring at us.
"Tell her Bella. You know my sister."
"Okay then. But promise me to keep your fucking mouth shut."
"I am pregnant."
"Oh! Fuck…I am so happy…Mom and dad that will be so delighted. And your dad…Jesus…What a good news?"
"Does Jazz know? He didn't tell me anything."
"He knows. I asked him not to tell you. Edward and I want to tell the news to the family tomorrow. Promise me you won't talk."
"I promise Bella. I am so fucking happy. I am going to an aunt. Wow! When is the baby due?"
"In August…I think…And I am pregnant with two babies. Twins…"
"Twins…Oh…My…God…I am so fucking happy." She kept repeating.
She hugged me in a tight embrace and kissed Edward.
"I knew there was something going on. You do look like a pregnant woman. Not your belly…It's not that evident-But your face-You are absolutely radiant."
"Thanks Al. Don't forget your promise though. No words to anybody."
"You have my word darling. My lips are sealed. Still can't believe that I am going to be an aunt soon. Wow!"
"So Alice, show us Jasper's gift now". Edward said.
"No way. I had absolutely no intention to show you Jasper's gift. You will have to wait tomorrow. You are so damn curious." Alice added, laughing.
"Look who is talking. I wonder who is the most curious here. "Edward retorted.
"Yeah…Well, I had a very good reason. You know you can't hide anything from me."
"You bet. I knew you would try to worm the information out of Bella. You are so nosey."
"Oh! Shut up Edward. Okay all of you, out of my bedroom. Let's go downstairs."
And we followed her; all of us smiling.
The dinner went well. Esme cooked pesto pasta and it was really delicious.
After dinner we all went to the bedrooms to unpack the suitcases. I was so tired that I didn't unpack a single thing. Edward took care of everything and I slept for awhile.
Two hours later, Edward woke me up.
"Charlie is downstairs my love. I heard his voice. Do you want to come? He must be impatient to see you."
"Dad is here?"
"Yes"
"Oh. Give me a minute. My bladder is going to explode. I will brush my teeth too."
"Okay"
Then we went downstairs. As soon as I saw my dad, he hugged and kissed me.
"Oh pumpkin, I missed you so much. How are you?"
"I missed you too dad. I am fine."
"You are so beautiful. Isn't she beautiful? He asked to Esme and Carlisle.
"Yes she is." Carlisle answered. Love suits her well. She is glowing."
"Rosie and Al are beautiful too, as my Esme is. We are surrounded by beautiful ladies here." he added, smiling at us.
"Yep. I do agree with you. All the women here are gorgeous."
"Okay dad, stop now. You are embarrassing us."
"Well it is the truth. You are all beautiful."
"So how was your trip dad?"
"Good. I was sitting just next to a very nice lady. She lives in Pittsburgh. Her name is Mary. I gave her my cell number. I am supposed to see her next week; a very nice lady indeed."
"Oh…OH…Dad…a nice lady. Love is in the air!"
"Bells, don't tease me. I just met her today.
"I am not teasing you dad. It would be about time you have someone in your life don't you think so?"
"Well maybe. Seeing all of you in love…sometimes I think it would be time for me as well to have a companion."
"I think it is about time dad. You have been alone for such a long time. It would be very nice."
"Enough talking about me. So what's new?"
Now Edward, Jasper, Alice and Rosie were staring at me.
"Well you already know about the house and the new car Edward bought. The condo is sold. We are in school break for two weeks and I am pretty happy about it. Apart from these, life goes on."
"Great Bells. You have a nice life and I am very happy for you.
"Are you hungry Charlie?" Carlisle asked.
"Yes I am starving."
"Good" Esme added. "Follow me Charlie. Pesto pasta…Is it okay for you?"
"Yes, I love pasta and I am so hungry."
Esme and Charlie went into the kitchen. I was so tired. I had a hard time to keep my eyes opened.
"You look exhausted my love. Do you want to go to bed?"
"I am tired to be tired. I hope it will pass soon."
"Let's go to bed Bella. Tomorrow will be a long day."
"Okay Edward. I will just kiss my father before going to sleep."
I went to the kitchen and kissed my dad. I kissed Esme as well and walked back to the living-room.
"Okay good night everyone. I know it is still early but I am tired. See you tomorrow."
"Bye Bella." Have a good night. See you tomorrow." Rosie said.
"So soon?" Emmett asked. "Good night then."
"Good night" Alice and Jasper said in unison.
"Bye Bella. Bye Edward. Good night." Carlisle said.
"See you tomorrow. Good night." Edward said.
We climbed the stairs and took a shower. We both brushed out teeth.
I slipped on my pyjama and went to bed. Edward kissed me and rubbed my back. He sang a song to me. As he always did…every night. I soon drifted in a sound deep sleep.
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December 25th
I woke up early in the morning. The nausea woke me up. My head was spinning and I was all covered in sweat.
"Edward. Can you give me a glass of water please? Damn nausea again."
"Okay my love. Don't move. I am going to get you a glass of water. Do you want something to eat?"
"Yes, bring me some slices of cheese. I am nauseated but I am hungry. Oh…and bring me a glass of milk too."
"Do you want a wet face flannel? You are so pale."
"Yes Edward. Don't worry. It is going to be fine after I have something in my stomach."
"Okay, lie down…I am going downstairs. Don't move."
"Okay"
Five minutes later Edward was back. He wiped my face and I began to drink the glass of water first, then the glass of milk and I took a slice of cheese. He had brought a yogurt as well. That was my Edward; always so caring and so attentive.
Thirty minutes later, I was okay. The nausea had passed.
I took a shower and got dressed. Jesus- Christ those jeans were really tight. I took them off and put a dress—much better—At least, I could breathe.
We went downstairs. Everybody was still sleeping. No noise, nothing.
"Are you hungry Edward?"
"No, not yet."
"We could go outside to take fresh air. I would like to walk a bit."
"Okay my love."
We put on our coats, boots, gloves and tuques and went outside.
It was so beautiful. Big snowflakes were slowly falling from the sky. It was a perfect Christmas day.
We walked hand in hand. I loved the landscape; the snow crunching under our footprints while we were walking, the smell of the burning wood's smoke escaping from the chimneys. It was magnificent.
The woodland was absolutely marvellous. All the branches were covered with heavy snow. I could hear the birds' harmonious melodies. I could hear the crackling of the branches. I could smell the odour of the wet trees mixed with the odour of the majestic pines and the burning wood.
I saw two squirrels climbing up in a huge pine. The wind was gently swirling the snow in the air. I raised my eyes to heaven, looking at the sky and at its immensity and let the snowflakes gently touch my face. I took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh and crisp air. It was so pure. The nature was an enchanting display of magnificence.
Edward brushed the snowflakes from my cheeks.
"Tu es si belle. Je ne peux cesser de te regarder Bella. Ta beauté me chavire."
"You are so beautiful. I can't stop looking at you Bella. Your beauty overwhelmed me".
"You are so beautiful too my love."
"Look Edward. Isn't it magnificent? The landscape is a pure masterpiece."
"Everything is more beautiful with you in my life baby". Edward answered.
"The sun is shinier. The sky is bluer. The air is fresher. Everything takes the color of my love for you. Everything has a brighter tinge, with you in my life Isabella. Even a cloudy day is perfect because you are with me. You are my sun, my moon and my star Bella."
"Tu es mon soleil aussi Edward. You are my sun too Edward. I couldn't think living without you. "I belong to you. You fill me with so much love and happiness, in a way, no one can. You mean the world to me. You make me feel one with the air that I breathe. Je t'aime."
Edward cupped my face in his hands. He brushed his lips against mine.
We stayed outside for about an hour.
"Are you hungry my love?" Edward asked me.
"Yes and you?"
"I am starving. Let's go back to the house."
"Okay darling"
"Je t'aime bébé." I love you baby.
"I love you too Edward. More than anything in the world."
I kissed him, our tongues softly dancing with each other.
Then we walked back to the house, Edward still holding my hand.
I took a nap during the afternoon; everybody was outside, except Edward and me.
He wanted to stay with me even if I told him to go outside.
"I will just sleep my love. Go outside, have fun with the others."
"No, I want to stay with you. I like to watch you sleeping."
"You are so protective. Go outside, enjoy yourself."
"Shh! My love…sleep now. I am going to read."
"Okay"
Two hours later, he woke me up.
"Bella…Bella…You should get prepared now. Everybody is downstairs and waiting for us. The dinner will be ready in one hour."
"Okay Edward. Wow. You are so fucking gorgeous."
Edward was wearing a black tuxedo, black pants, a white shirt, a black tie and black shoes.
His hair was messy as usual but he was shaved.
I put on a long blue dress, letting my hair waving down on my back. I lightly made up my face, fixed my sapphire earrings and a necklace and slipped on my black four high heels stilettos. I was not sure I could endure my shoes all night long, but it was Christmas, so I had to look a bit sexy.
"Tu es splendide bébé. Tu es renversante."
''You are splendid baby. You are astonishing.''
"Merci, mon amour. Tu es tellement beau aussi"
"Thank you, my love. You are beautiful too.''
"Ready"
"Yes"
Everyone was in the living-room, obviously waiting for us. There were candles everywhere…dear Alice…It was enchanting.
All the Christmas gifts were under the Christmas tree, except my gift for Edward. I would go upstairs after dinner to get it.
The dinner was delicious; turkey, meat pies, baked potatoes, vegetable and pasta salads and appetizers. I enjoyed every single second of the evening.
Then, it was time to unwrap the gifts. I went upstairs to get my gift for Edward.
All I could hear were sounds of excitement; cries of joy and surprise, happy voices and the noisy sound made by the tear of the wrapping paper mixed with all kinds of Ah and …and Oh… and Thank you…You shouldn't…Beautiful.
I was so freaking nervous and excited because I knew it was almost time to tell the family that I was pregnant. In fact, I was more excited than nervous.
I gave the Rolex to Edward. Now it was his time to be really embarrassed.
"Oh Bella. It is beautiful. You shouldn't. It is much too expensive."
"Shut up Edward. Who is talking about expensive gifts here? "
He started to laugh and hugged me.
Then, he cleared his throat and began to talk.
"Carlisle, Esme, Charlie, Emmett… We have something to tell you…Bella has something to tell you."
"Umm…Edward you tell…"
"No, you do."
"Okay, umm…I am…pregnant."
"What? My father said.
"Uh! Esme said.
"Are you sure?" Carlisle asked.
"Fuck…I am going to be an uncle." Emmett said.
"I am definitively sure." I answered.
My dad hugged me. "Oh Bella…Edward…I am going to be a grandfather. Oh! Christ. I am so happy."
"Edward, baby. You are going to be a dad". Esme said hugging Edward.
"I will be a grandfather. Wow…Incredible." Carlisle said.
"When is the baby due? Esme asked.
"In August…but not just one baby. I am carrying two babies. We're going to have twins."
"Two babies…twins…" Marvellous. Esme said.
"Incredible." My father said. I am going to have two grandchildren." Wow!
"I am so happy." Carlisle added…Alice, Rosie, Jasper you don't look that surprised. You knew?"
"Yes"
"What the fuck Rosie. Why didn't you tell me?" Emmett asked to Rosalie.
"Because of your big mouth my love. I was sure you wouldn't have been able to keep your fucking mouth shut."
"Well, thanks for the trust honey. "
"I trust you Emmett. It's your mouth I don't trust."
Everybody started to laugh.
"And you Alice…You fucking knew. Don't tell me, I am the only idiot here apart from Esme, Carlisle and Charlie…I don't want to say that you are idiots-Emmett now staring at his parents and my dad—Was I the only one not knowing?"
"I wormed out the info from Bella last night Emmett. Those two can't hide anything from me. And I do agree with Rosie. I didn't tell you because you have a fucking big mouth."
"Well Al. Very nice to hear that. I'll remember". Emmett added, frowning at his sister.
"Okay Emmett. You are such a baby." Alice retorted, winking at his brother.
"Okay, there is something else I want to say". Edward said.
What now? What was Edward hiding from me?"
"Bella you know I love you. I love you more than anything in the world, more than my own life."
Then, he looked at Charlie.
"Charlie, will you give us your blessing?"
Then, not waiting for my dad's response, he added.
"Marry me Bella"
He slipped his hand into his pocket. He gave me a small box. I opened it. There was a magnificent engagement diamond ring in it.
The tears welled up until they couldn't be contained in my eyes anymore. My heart was combusting for the love I had for this man. A spasm of infinite happiness rocked through my body.
"Yes Edward…I want to marry you.
A/N: Well, well… big changes indeed in Bella's and Edward's life-the pregnancy, the new house and a wedding. They are engaged now. Love is in the air. Happiness is in the air…and interrogations too.
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