Disclaimer: I do not own twilight. If I did Jasper would have had more control over his blood lust which in turn would have stopped the Cullens from leaving Forks in New Moon.


"Edward, are we going to the meadow?" I asked as he walked through the forest with me on his back.

"No love. I told you I had a surprise on our first day back but you were too tired. Now that you are relaxed and adjusting to our new life I thought you would like to see it.

"What is it Edward?"

"If I tell you then it won't be a surprise love."

"Smart ass"

"Quit thinking about my ass Bella." He said with a wink.

"Edward! You know well that I was not talking about your ass." I said with mock anger hitting his shoulder.

"There she goes again talking about my ass."

"Edward…" I whined.

"Ok, ok, sorry I teased you. Now hold on tight I am going jump across the river."

I really enjoyed riding on his back. Since he was walking as per my request, it felt different. A little more human than when he runs which was more like sticking my head out of a moving car. Not to mention my fear about him hitting something.

The remaining walk included me trying to get him to tell me about the surprise and him just shaking his head and chuckling.

"We are here." He said at last putting me down.

I looked around but did not see anything but trees. Maybe he wanted to show some sort natural formation or something, I thought. Then again they were nothing out of ordinary there.

"I don't see anything." Before I could say anything else Edward covered my eyes with his hands.

"Edward, what are you doing?"

"Do you trust me?" he asked.

"You know I do."

"Then come on" he said leading me forward.

"Turn a little to the right. That is your left silly. Yeah, like that. Okay. Are you ready?" he asked.

"I think so."

He gently removed his hands.

"Open your eyes love." He whispered close to my ears making me shiver.

As I opened my eyes I could only stare with my mouth wide open. There surrounded by tall trees was a small clearing but what made me stare was a tiny stone cottage in the middle of it.

It belonged there so absolutely that it seemed as if it had grown from the rock. Honey suckles climbed up one wall like a lattice, winding all the way up and over the thick wooden shingles. Roses bloomed in the small garden under the dark deep-set windows.

There was a little path of flat stones that led up to the quaint arched wooden door. All in all I felt like I had stepped into a fairytale. I half expected Snow White or one of the dwarfs to open the door.

"Edward, it's so beautiful. What is this place?"

"This is our new home if you want it love."

"Are you serious? Oh my gosh! But how?" I didn't know what to say. I was so captivated by the cottage that I could not think of a better place for us.

"It is a gift from our family. Esme thought we might like a place of our own for a while but she didn't want us too far away." He said.

"They built a house for us?" I asked not taking my eyes of our new home.

"More like renovated. This little place has been crumbling away out here for at least a hundred years. Come, let me show you what they have done." He said pulling my hand.

He led me to the wooden door with a beautiful knocker. He then took my hand in his and placed a small key on it.

"Open the door love." He said giving me a huge smile.

As soon as I opened the door he ducked down and yanked me into his arms making me squeak.

"What are you doing!"

"Thresholds are part of my job description." He said, this time with a crooked smile.

The inside of the cottage was a smaller replica of our suite in the castle with stocked book shelf, antique furniture and a beautiful fireplace.

The two bedrooms were also smaller replica of our suite in the castle.

The main bedroom was same with huge bed with clouds of gossamer floating down from the canopy to the floor. Even The closet and fire place were the same.

"Wow this looks the same as the castle but only smaller." I said.

"They wanted it to be same love. They knew we were attached to it"

Edward then pulled me to big glass doors that opened into a little hidden garden.

It was so beautiful and perfect with all sorts of flowering plants including climbing roses and honey suckles. Another beautiful addition was a small round pond, smooth as a mirror and edged with shiny stones.

"So beautiful" I murmured.

"I know." He said hugging me from behind. We stood there for few minutes just taking in the beauty and the peaceful atmosphere.

After what felt like hours we were back in the bedroom.

"So how do you like the surprise?" he asked.

I answered by kissing him hard. I then pulled him towards our new bed.

As soon as we were in the bed, his scent enveloped me in a wonderful cocoon. I watched with fascination as his golden eyes grew darker and became the color of onyx. I knew that the desire he felt for me was reflected in my own.

Soon he brought his hand to the back of my head, pressing me deeper into him as if he could feel my need to be closer. He sucked and nibbled on my bottom lip as if there was no tomorrow.

He let out a content sigh as my fingers found its way to his beautiful hair. I could feel his breathing increase even though air was not necessary for him.

I myself felt breathless when his fingers caressed my skin creating trails of fire in their path. He ran them over the skin of my stomach, grabbing the hem of my t shirt and pulling the fabric over my head.

He then pulled me closer and reached around the back to release my breasts from their confines.

"So beautiful…" He murmured as he took my nipple in his mouth. I could only moan as he continued to pleasure me.

Soon the rest of our clothes joined my t shirt on the floor and we continued enjoying each other without a care in the world.

His ice cold body made each time much more intense and erotic. As his ice cold hands touched my hot body I felt as if a new set of sensations were erupting across it.

As he filled me I felt as if I was truly complete and perfect. I was so consumed by all the sensations that my eyes rolled back when we reached the peak.

I was so exhausted by our intense love making that I soon drifted to sleep.

I dreamed about Edward and our meadow. I also dreamed about our castle.

I dreamed about cradles and toys which made absolute no sense to me as nobody around me had a baby.

"Did you sleep well my love?" Edward asked as I opened my eyes.

"mmm…"

Are you hungry?"

"mmm…"

"Love, did my love making render you speechless?" he asked with a cocky smile.

"Edward!"

"Come on love get up. We need to get something to eat."

"I love you Edward. This was a beautiful surprise." I said as I sat up.

"I love you too my love. I am glad you liked it. Now tell me, are you hungry?"

"I think so." I said uncertainly not really knowing if I really was. Half of me wanted to eat anything I could reach while the other half was fighting nausea at the thought of food. Maybe his lovemaking had affected my brain function.

"Then come on. Let's go to the main house. I promised Esme that I will bring you for lunch."

"I don't want to move. It is perfect here. I want to stay here forever."

"Bella, you know Charlie will be back from his fishing trip soon."

" I know it's just that you are my husband and I want to spent my time without being bothered my our parents."

I was very frustrated that we had to take extreme measures like climbing the window in the middle of the night just to be with each other but also knew that this was the only way.

"Well, you can tell Charlie if you want." Edward said after long pause.

"You know we can't do that. First of all we are in high school and I don't think he will take it lightly that his eighteen year old daughter married her classmate and lied to him about her whereabouts not to mention what the whole town will say.

But we both know that the main reason is that I want to spend some more time with him before we leave Forks. I don't know if I will ever see him again and this is my only chance to stay with him and spend time with him."

"I know love. I just don't want you to be stressed because of all this."

"I am perfect." I said truthfully because my life was perfect even with all this.

It was mostly because of Edward. He was the best husband anyone could get. He loved me beyond what a human was ever capable of. His presence in my life was the greatest gift that life had ever given me.

He was the biggest surprise that changed my life completely. His love was a blanket giving me warmth and safety. He was my sun, moon, and my stars just like I was his.

We both got dressed and walked to the main house hand in hand. He wanted to run home but I insisted that we walk at least to the river.

The weather was pleasant thankfully and small rays of sunlight made dancing spots in between the trees. The smell of soil and greenery was heavy making us feel like being hugged by nature.

I saw small lavender flowers on our path and walked towards them. They were small but really beautiful. Esme would definitely appreciate it as a note of thank you for the lunch.

"Do you think Esme will like them?" I asked as I plucked the flowers.

"She will love anything you give her love."

As I was standing up my head started spinning and small black dots started to dance before my eyes.

I heard Edward calling my name before everything went black.


"Bella, love, please open your eyes." I heard Edward whispering.

I slowly opened my eyes but had to blink a few times to adjust to the light in the room. I realized that we were in Carlisle's study. I could not remember how I reached here. Last thing I remembered was plucking flowers for Esme.

"What happened?" I asked trying to sit up.

"Please lay down for a few more minutes love." Edward said but I protested.

He shook his head at my stubbornness but helped me sit up.

"Bella, you fainted." Carlisle said coming closer to check my pulse.

"Carlisle what happened to her? Is she alright?" Edward asked as he sat next to me pulling me closer.

"I am not sure. Everything looks normal…"

Suddenly the study opened and Alice walked in. I didn't know she was home as rest of the Cullens were hunting except Carlisle and Esme and of course Edward.

Before she could say anything Edward was on his feet.

"Alice, what are saying?" He looked shocked at whatever Alice was showing him.

"Listen carefully Edward. You can hear it."

"Hear what?" Carlisle asked.

"It is not possible." Edward shouted "unless…" he now looked afraid.

"Edward calm down and see this." Alice said taking his hand.

I saw a dozen emotions playing on his face as he watched what Alice was showing him.

"Can someone please tell me what is happening?" Carlisle asked somewhat losing his calm.

"Bella is pregnant." was all She said.

It was my time for gaping like an idiot. Did she just… but is that possible. Was I really with child?

I had never given much thought about children. After meeting Edward I had sometimes imagined what our child would look like but since it was not possible I did not encourage it. Now I didn't know what to think.

"Listen carefully Carlisle you can hear the baby's heart beat." She said.

Everyone was silent for what felt like hours which was actually only a few seconds.

"It is too fast. It is almost double the normal rate." Carlisle said.

"I …but… I…" I was so shocked that I was unable to say anything.

"Carlisle, is it possible? Edward asked looking desperate.

"I have not heard anything like this before. What did you see Alice?"

"I saw Edward and Bella sitting in the nursery with a baby in her hand. I did not see the face but they were very happy. I also saw her pregnant walking along side Edward discussing who the baby will look like." She said with a smile.

"Your visions change Alice." Edward argued.

"I know but only when someone changes their mind. Look at the picture of you and Bella with the baby Edward and tell me you don't want that."

"What? Of course I want that but I don't want Bella to be in danger."

"Does she look like she was in danger? Look at the smile she has." Alice argued back.

"Edward don't worry everything will be fine. I will give Peter a call. He will definitely know something about this." Carlisle said.

"Carlisle, let's call now I don't think I can wait longer." Edward said running soothing circles on my back as he sat with me.

"Edward, I know you are anxious but you should take Bella downstairs and get her something to eat. The extra tension is not good for her. But first, let me take a sample of your blood to analyze."

That made Edward snap out of his current state. After taking my blood he lifted me in his arms and walked down.

"I can walk you know." I said slowly.

"I know love but I want to do this."

"How do you feel about this love?" he asked.

I was still in shock but I knew he needed my reassurance.

"Edward I am happy that I can give you a child. Imagine a mix of you and me." I said with a smile.

Now it was my time to I ask about what he felt about the news.

"Bella, I would love to have a baby with you. I just worry about you. This child is half me so we cannot predict anything."

"You are perfect Edward and our child will also be perfect. He will be our miracle."

"He?"

"Or she."

Alice came to the room as we reached downstairs with a plate of sandwiches.

"I made your favorite" she said with a beaming smile.

"Where is Esme?" I asked.

"Oh I sent her to the store so that we could discuss all this in private. She was sad that she could not make you lunch but I promised her I would."

For the first time I was glad that the rest of the family was not home. I could only imagine what ciaos the news would have caused.

My thoughts once again returned to our child. I didn't know what to think but I knew I loved him already.

I continued eating lost in thoughts, occasionally glancing at Edward. I knew he was listening to what was going on in Carlisle's study but his expression gave nothing away.

Thankfully we were soon joined by Carlisle himself who had a smile on his face.

"It is good news Edward. I called Peter and he seems to know a couple of cases which was documented before. He told me that in 1800, a human woman did give birth to a half vampire child naturally. It seems that the child would have same period in the womb as the humans. He also said that there was no much difference in the pregnancy except for a thick amniotic sac.

After birth, the child can also be nursed by the mother. His vampire nature becomes dominant only with his age except for his impenetrable skin. The others also have similar stories. There is one more thing." He looked hesitant making me nervous.

"What is it Carlisle?" Edward asked anxiously.

"Peter believes that Bella is the goddess of childbirth so he says that it was only logical for her to have children."

"Carlisle, you know we don't believe that."

"I know Edward but according to him human having a vampire's baby is extremely rare."

"Are you saying we are gods?" Edward asked becoming irritated.

"Edward, I am saying that you are extremely lucky to father a child. So don't spoil the joy by over thinking. We have reliable evidence that Bella would be fine so forget everything else and enjoy fatherhood. Your wife needs you. Your worrying can only put stress on her. I asked Peter to come by to discuss everything so don't worry. Your sister is rarely wrong when it comes to matters like this. Oh and congratulations. You don't know how happy I am to have grandchild." With that he left the room.

Edward looked thoughtful for a moment surely going through his words again and again but before I could worry a smile broke on his face.

"I am going to be a father." He whispered. He looked like he was about to cry.

"Yes you are."

"Oh Bella, I love you so much. You have given me such joy. How am I ever going to repay you?" He asked kissing softly all over my face.

"Just love me forever."

"Bella, no measure of time with you will be long enough for me." With that he kissed me making me teary.

He then carried me to our bedroom.

"You do want this right?" he asked as he placed me on the bed

"Of cause I do, silly Edward. I had never thought this day would come but I am happy."

"I am happy too. But I am scared." He admitted.

"I am scared too but I know we can face everything together and that includes the unknowns too. I know our case is not normal but you have to understand that we were never normal so why would this be any different. Alice has already seen us happy with our child and that's all that matters."

"You are right but promise me you will be more careful."

"Oh god, are you going to be more over protective?"

"I can't help it love. You are everything to me."

"You are everything to me too. Now stop worrying and kiss me before rest of the family returns and we have to give them the news." I said pulling him for a long hard kiss.


A/N: all my reviewers except two wanted Bella pregnant so here it is. Anyway I got 84 reviews( and 1 pm) after I posted the previous chapter which raised the total reviews to 700. So I want to thank all of you for taking the time for reading and reviewing. It is really a very happy feeling when you know that all of you like my work. So I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. Keep smiling always and may all your lives be filled with happiness and love :)