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The twins & Sue

Chapter 25

I can feel you all around me

Thickening the air I'm breathing

Holding on to what I'm feeling

Savoring this heart that's healing

(Flyleaf)

BPOV

Edward held my hand while telling me about our children. I laughed, or tried to laugh, at some of the things he told me. A small part of me was very jealous that he met them first and had the chance to get to know them.

"Our son takes after me-" he smiled.

"So he is a smart ass as well?" I asked and grinned. He looked at me and chuckled.

"Actually, he is the smartass; I believe I fall under the dumbass section," he answered me and looked serious. He started explaining seeing the confused expression on my face.

"I never should have listened to Charlie six years ago, I should have gone to Forks and demanded an explanation from you," he explained and looked mortified. My heart crumbled and it felt so damn good that I don't feel the pain in my chest anymore. I can breathe without hurting.

"Why didn't you come to Forks and demand an explanation?" I asked him. It's irrelevant now but I want to know what happened.

"I was terrified of the rejection. I wasn't strong enough to come to you and face you, only to be rejected, it would have killed me, Bella, and once I saw you I would not have had the strength to leave and go on with my life. I'm a coward and a dumbass. I never trusted Charlie, I don't know why I believed him that day six years ago, maybe I always thought I'll never be good enough for you and that you were better off without me," he whispered and tears were rolling down my cheeks. How can he think he is not good enough?

"Edward I don't want you to ever think…" I started saying but stopped when I felt my head pounding, I closed my eyes and exhaled slowly continuing my sentence. "…don't ever think you are not good enough, do you hear me. You are my life Edward Cullen, and you own my heart. I'm lifeless without you, do you understand? You mean more to me than anything in this world and you are more important than anything else is. I don't have anything if I don't have you. I can't be happy without you…" I said and breathed in and out slowly before I went on. "…I can't even smile without you in my life; I can't even breathe normal cause it hurts too damn much. I love you Edward Cullen and I can never be better off without you. I'm useless without you," I said and looked into his eyes. His eyes are full of passion, love, and forgiveness. Tears were rolling down his cheeks and I reached up and tried to wipe the tears away but they kept coming. He took my hand in his and lightly kissed my palm.

"Thank you Bella, for loving me after everything. Thank you for wanting me to be a part of your life. I love you so much, I can't live another minute without you. We will make it work this time, I know we will," he said and kissed me softly on my lips. When he pulled away, they were still burning with desire for more. How does he do that?

"I want to see our children" I asked him. I wanted to see them and I wanted to see them now. I can't believe all this time I thought they were dead and I was mourning them. It still feels unreal and maybe if I see them and feel them in my arms it will become reality.

"I phoned Sue while you were sleeping and she is on her way with them" he explained. My heart ached at the thought of Sue but I know that Edward had a point. I have to talk to her and hear her side and I have to find a way to forgive her because of our twins. I won't hurt them by keeping them away from Sue. I just don't know if I'll be able to forgive her. I'm so heartbroken over her betrayal.

"I'm so overwhelmed. Our twins are alive and I'm going to see them soon. I have mourned their death Edward, and I can't explain to you how I felt everyday believing they were dead," I said and my body stiffened when I thought about them. What if they don't like me, or reject me as their mother?

"What's wrong Bella?" Edward asked and I could see the worry in his eyes.

"What if they don't like me Edward? What if they reject me as their mother?" I said and started sobbing. Edward came closer pulling me into his arms but being careful not to hurt me. He rubbed my back trying to comfort me.

"Bella, Sue told them about us. She even gave them a photo of us and they know exactly what you look like. They are excited to meet you love, believe me. You are the strongest, bravest woman I have ever met in my entire life and I adore you and love you so much it hurts. Your children will love you and worship you just like their father does" He said and my heart crumbled. I looked up into his eyes, he pressed his lips to mine, and we started kissing. It felt so familiar and I tangled my fingers in his hair. I heard him moan into my mouth and deepened the kiss. My head hurt and started pounding hard. I hissed and Edward pulled away immediately. He looked concerned.

"This sucks" I moaned and Edward chuckled. I probably shouldn't complain. It could have been so much worse. At least I only have a couple of cuts and bruises and a few stitches in my head.

"It's going to hurt for a couple of days love; you have to take it easy especially with the pregnancy." He said and placed his hand on my stomach.

"I only found out last week Edward, I didn't mean to keep anything from you or lie about it. I just wanted you to come to me out of your own will, I didn't want to force your into anything," I said and placed my hand on top of his.

"I know that now Bella, and I'm happy I came back now, not missing anything," he said and smiled. I relaxed when I heard his answer.

"Bella I'm going to make a quick call, I'll be right back," he said and bent down to kiss me whispering, "I love you" into my ear. The monitor beeped like crazy and I heard Edward chuckle while walking away. I smiled and closed my eyes. Life couldn't get any better, I have Edward back, I found out that my twins are alive, and my baby's going to be okay. What's freaking me out right now is Edward's family. I haven't seen them in six years and I don't know what to expect. Alice was my best friend but she abandoned me when she thought I left Edward, I mean she was my friend before Edward and I got married but she didn't give a damn about me. Maybe she had her reasons and I can't wait to hear them.

Edward's POV

I just got off the phone with Sue and they are here, I'm so excited to see my children. I can't imagine a life without them. I didn't even realize I was running towards the exit of the hospital to wait for Sue. I was just outside when I saw them approaching the hospital. I ran towards them to close the gap between my children and me. Isamarie ran to me and jumped up into my arms, squeezing my neck and giving me a wet kiss on the cheek. I closed my eyes and held her tight.

"Hallo daddy," my daughter said and squeezed me again. "I've missed you," she said and took my face into her little hands giving me another wet kiss on my mouth. It was so damn cute and I chuckled. I've never been happier in my entire life.

"Hallo sweetie, I've missed you more," I said and put her down. She took my hand and we walked to Sue.

Edward junior ran to me as soon as I put Isamarie down. He jumped up into my arms and I hugged him tightly, he also squeezed my neck as Isamarie did and it made my heart warm.

"Hello daddy," he said.

"Hey buddy, what's up?" I asked him and he looked at me and started crying. Okay so now I'm worried, what happened to make him cry? I looked in Sue's direction and she just shook her head and walked to the entrance of the hospital.

"Edward, you know you can tell me anything, right?" I asked him and he just nodded. "Please tell me what's bothering you," I pleaded.

"I'm scared that mommy's not going to like us and that she wouldn't want us," he said and started crying again.

Relieve washed over me, for a moment I thought something happened to them.

"Hey buddy, listen to me, mommy is going to adore you, she loved you even before you were born. She can't wait to see you guys so if you are ready we can go inside and find her. Would you like that?" I asked him and they both nodded and jumped back into my arms and squeezed my neck. I picked them up, walked through the doors, and walked straight to Bella's room. I put them down but they clung to my leg and wouldn't let go. I chuckled and looked at them.

"Guys, can I go inside and tell mommy that you are here," I asked them and they nodded but wouldn't let go of my leg.

"I'll be right back I promise," I said and gave them both a kiss on the forehead. They let go of my legs and I winked at them.

I opened her door and walked straight to her bed. She is still so pale and she looks weak. With her eyes closed, I took her hand in mine, and kissed her palm softly. She opened her eyes and smiled weakly at me. I smiled back and kissed her lightly on the lips.

"They are here love, and they are really nervous about meeting you. Edward even cried thinking that you might not like them or want them," I explained and smiled. Maybe she will feel better knowing our children have the same fears as she has. Tears rolled down her cheeks and I pulled her into my arms again, trying not to hurt her.

"Why would they think that?" she asked me and her voice was trembling.

"Why did you think they wouldn't want you love, it's the same fear," I whispered and rubbed her back kissing her head. "I'm going to get them, are you ready?" I asked her and she nodded wiping the tears from her face. She looks adorable.

I turned around, opened the door, and walked to where they were waiting. They look so nervous. I walked towards them and gave them each a hug.

"Okay mommy is hurt so you have to be very careful around her okay?" I explained and they nodded.

"Can I hug her daddy?" Isamarie asked me.

"Of course sweetie, mommy would like that," I said and took both their hands in mine and walked to the door.

I opened the door and led them inside, not taking my eyes of Bella. She gasped when she first saw them and I saw the tears in her eyes. She placed her hand over her mouth and the monitor beeped faster and faster. I chuckled and walked to her bed. I picked Edward up onto the bed and Bella reached out to him taking his little hand into hers.

BPOV

I'm nervous as hell while waiting for Edward to open that door to reveal my children to me. My heart longs for them and I just want to hold them and tell them how much I love them. My heart goes out to my son for thinking I wouldn't want them and here I was afraid they wouldn't want me. I heard the door open and I saw Edward entering with two children; one had bronze hair and the other dark brown hair. I gasped. Edward looked so proud holding their hands and I placed my hand over my mouth to keep the sobbing sounds from coming out but the monitor just beeped like hell. I heard Edward chuckle and I knew it was because of the heartbeat. I started to panic when Edward picked my son up and put him on the bed next to me. He looked just like Edward except he has my hair. I reached out and took his little hand into mine. I stared at his perfect hand and it felt so warm, but I also felt his hand trembling and I knew he was nervous.

"Hi, I'm…Edward," he introduced himself and his voice trembled when he spoke to me. He has a sweet voice and almost velvety like Edward's. He is like his father in more than one way.

"Hi Edward, I'm Bella, or mommy," I said and hesitated.

I don't want to push them into calling me mommy or anything so I'll leave it up to them to decide. He crawled closer to me and placed his little arms around my neck, and hugged me softly. Edward must have told them that I'm hurt and that they have be careful, but I don't care about that now, I want to hold my son and I don't want to be careful about it. I wrapped my arms around him holding him tightly. I can't explain the joy I'm feeling now or the love, it's amazing to hold my son in my arms after thinking he was dead for five years. I felt the tears rolling down my cheeks.

"I prefer mommy," he said and I was so overwhelmed that I started laughing and crying together. I kissed him on his head and he sat back. I looked at him and I was so proud to have a wonderful son. I stared at Edward while he walked to my bed with Isamarie in his arms and he picked her up and placed her on the other side of my bed. She is so beautiful, she has Edwards's hair but looks just like me, and her hair is long and curly. I took her little hand into mine and Isamarie blushed when she looked into my eyes. I heard Edward chuckle but I was so fascinated with my daughter that I didn't even care what he thought was funny. I couldn't take my eyes of Isamarie.

"My name is Isamarie Elizabeth Cullen," she introduced herself with a little more confidence than her brother did. I smiled at her and kept staring into her beautiful eyes. She has the cutest voice.

"I'm Bella or mommy if you like," I said also with more confidence.

Isamarie didn't even hesitate when she jumped on me and wrapped her little arms around me and started crying. I was shocked at first, cause it hurt like hell when she jumped on me and I wasn't prepared for that, but then I felt the love I have for my daughter take over and it replaced the pain and I pulled her closer and held her tight.

"I also prefer mommy," she cried into my chest.

My eyes was full of tears again as I held my daughter in my arms. How did I get to be so lucky? I reached for Edward and he crawled into my arms, both of them were lying in my arms and I saw them drifting to sleep. I couldn't help but stare at them, they are so beautiful and I love them to death. They just completed my life and I couldn't be any happier.

Edward was standing at the end of my bed and he looked at me with teary eyes. I just smiled at him and saw the love in his eyes for me and his children. His eyes stopped at the twins and were full of adoration and love. He is going to be a really good dad and I am so happy to share every moment with him. He completes my family.

He walked to me and kissed me on my head then turned to kiss our daughter and our son. My heart melted and I wanted to be with Edward forever.

"I'm going to go find my father and mother, I'll give you some time with them," he whispered and I just nodded and smiled. He turned around and walked out the door and I looked down at my sons sleeping face. He looks so peaceful now, remembering when he first came in he was a nervous wreck, I smiled remembering his face, he reminded me of Edward when I first met him at that cabin, he was just as nervous.

I grinned and it felt good remembering old times without the pain in my chest. It's completely gone, I don't feel any pain or aches, and it's as if it disappeared.

The door to my room opened and revealed a very worried looking Sue Clearwater. My jaw clenched and I held my twins tighter.

"I won't stay long" Sue whispered. My heart ached when I heard her voice. She took care of me since I was a baby and she protected me against Charlie most of the time. She gave me hope when I had none and she helped me to live while I lived with Charlie. I have missed her so much. Tears started welling up in my eyes.

"Edward told me most of it" I said with a trembling voice.

"I just want to tell you Bella that I never meant to hurt you. I know I should have told you but you know the kind of man Charlie was. He would have stopped me and took them away, giving them to someone you don't know and you never would have found them Bella. I thought I was doing the right thing. After I learned that Charlie died, I came to Forks looking for you but you were gone. I found Edward and…the rest you know" she started sobbing silently.

"I trusted you Sue and love you. You disappeared when I needed you most. I mourned the deaths of my twins…do you have any idea what that felt like? And all this time, you had them" I accused.

"I'm sorry Bella. I don't know what to say" she cried.

"Edward told me that you told our twins about us and that you gave them their names?" I asked.

"I had always told them about you. I used to tell them stories about you and Edward, the ones I can remember and that I knew off. They used to beg me to tell them more about you. I took the photo you had of you and Edward and I made them each a copy. They slept with that picture under their pillows every night" she smiled.

"You took the photo? I thought Charlie found it and destroyed it" I said astounded.

"I knew you had that photo and I wanted something to show them. I wanted them to know you and Edward, Bella. I never took that part. They knew from the start that I wasn't their mother." She said.

"I don't know if I'll ever be able to forgive you but I won't keep you from seeing them. I won't hurt them that way." I said.

"I know you hate me and I understand that. Thank you for not keeping them away from me" she sobbed.

I reached out and took her hand in mine.

"I don't hate you Sue, I will always love you. I'm just hurt right now and I need time to heal." I smiled.

After our talk, Sue left my room. I drifted to sleep as exhaustion took over.

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