A/N: Just letting you all know that story progression will speed up and slow down with Part II, I plan for Part II to be longer than Part I and I also want to make a Part III down the line so I have a lot of setting up to do for this story. I'm open to listen to ideas you all want in the story and I can't wait for you all to see what I have in store.
Chapter 29: Just Us
Renesmee POV:
I was a little worried about leaving the kids with Aunt Alice and Uncle Jasper while Jake and I went out for a date. The kids adore them though and Dad told me that he and Mom will pop in to hang out. Alice helped me get ready for my date tonight and I reminisced about the plenty of times she would doll me up for fun.
"Esme is really excited to have you all up in Canada for an entire month." Alice said while lacing up the ribbons on my one inch heels.
That's right, we planned on being with the rest of my family for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. It was a little tradition we made last year to do that. This time we'll have three babies with us. My mouth was watering at the thought of Grandma Esme's Christmas roast. And don't get me started on Mom's famous turkey. My kids will be in absolute heaven.
"I am too. I miss being around everyone." I adjusted the straps to my burgundy dress, "Mom wants to do a road trip. The kids never had one before so that should be fun for them."
"Make sure you pack a lot, it'll be a long drive."
I'd have to pack enough for a trip to the hottest place in Africa. Snacks, blankets, toys, electronics. My head started to whirl at how many suitcases I would have to bring. And that's not including all the stuff I would have to pack for a newborn baby.
"Relax, you look like your mother when you furrow your brow like that." Alice stood up and went behind me to play in my hair, "You both worry so much. It's in your genes, your dad is the biggest worrywart I know."
"Don't have to tell me twice." I muttered as she twisted a few locks of my hair and pinned it to the back of my head.
I heard little footsteps come into the room and I knew it was none other than my sweet Chloë. I turned towards my staggering toddler and held my arms out for her. She showed me her pearly whites and scrambled onto what was left of my lap.
"Doesn't Mommy look pretty?" Alice dug into a drawer.
"Mmhmm." Chloë nodded, she was in awe.
"Why thank you, little lady." Her tinkling voice giggled at her favorite term of endearment.
"This will look nice on you, Chanel." Alice said while placing a sparkling pink headband on my little girl's head.
I turned Chloë around so she can see herself. She looked at herself in awe and petted her soft waves that kissed her collarbones. She was growing up faster than I liked but she looked just darling in the headband and I could tell she thought so too.
"Mine?"
That was one of her favorite words.
"Yes, and I'll have to buy you some more. Maybe some with little bows." I ran my fingers through her waves.
"I like dis (this)." she whispered.
"C'mon, little love." Alice picked her up from my lap, "We can't let your mommy be late for her date."
Oh, that's right.
I stood up and puckered my lips for Chloë and she kissed them.
"I won't be gone for long, sweetie. Be a good girl for me."
"I good." she promised.
"That's my girl." I walked carefully into the living room to meet Jacob and little Edward.
My boys had identical faces of awe. It was so funny to see them mouth the word "wow". Uncle Jasper picked up Jay for me and walked over to meet me while Jake went to grab the car keys.
"You look pretty, Mommy." Jay reached out to touch a few strands of my hair.
"Thank you, my love." I kissed his sweet little cheek, "Daddy and I will be out for a bit, take care of your little sister for me and be a good boy okay?"
"Okay!"
Jacob joined me and kissed both of our kids' heads before taking my hand in his and escorting me to our Range Rover. A part of me would miss my two babies but it is definitely nice to spend some time with my handsome husband. We were going to a museum that Aunt Alice recommended and then after that we're going to a fancy restaurant that had a live band. Ever since that double date we went on with Sam and Emily, Jake and I have been obsessed with watching live bands while enjoying a wonderful dinner.
My heart nearly skipped a beat when Jake kissed me, even though it was just a far too short one. His fingers rubbed the side of my belly as he looked over me. I was practically melting.
"You look so beautiful. I love how burgundy looks on you." he finally spoke.
I just smiled and looked at my feet. I could feel him smiling while he kissed my temple and opened the door for me to get in. I love this gentleman side to him, he always made me feel like a queen. He even shut the door for me before he went to the driver's seat and revved up the engine. We listened to Toro y Moi during our ride to the museum. I really liked it being just the two of us. It was just us for awhile before we had kids, of course it was a bit different since our relationship was long distance at first. We went through so much in our two years together, more than any other couple would ever possibly go through. I am so proud of us and the people we became ever since our paths crossed. A lot of people would find a little weird that Jacob had a past with my mother and how he ended up with me. I know Emily thought it was a little strange, she admitted it to me. But this imprinting thing is something strange. They had to go through that, it was fated to happen. And now I'm here and as crazy as it is, I wouldn't want things any other way. Jacob explained it to me that my mother was the closest thing to me and I wasn't there yet. It almost pained me to know how lost he had been trying to fight the inevitable and dealing with the loss of something he never had. I wouldn't ever want that for him. Now we're here together and our life is more beautiful than I ever imagined it could be.
"I'd go through what I went through a million times if it meant that I'd be this happy with you."
I must've showed him my thoughts.
"I love you." I gave his hand a squeeze.
"And I love you."
We made it to exhibit a little while after and met up with our guide, Mitch. There were a few other couples that were in our group so that was pretty cool. Jake and I really clicked with this one couple that were really into Mac Demarco, we exchanged numbers when we were at the Van Gogh exhibit. The tour was simply wonderful, we learned about art from every era. No wonder why Alice loved it so much, I wouldn't be surprised if Dad took Mom here a few times. By the time the tour ended, we were right back at museum's entrance.
"I'm so happy we met, Ness. We should hangout some time." Brilliana gave me a hug while her fiancé Jax shook Jake's hand.
That's something we bonded over. Our weird names and weird taste in music. Jax and Jake really hit off too, nothing bonds a couple of men more than cars. I doubt that Brilliana and I could form the friendship we both hoped for given who I am but it is nice to have someone to know for now. But I look forward to going to a few concerts and her wedding in the future.
After our goodbyes, Jake and I made our drive to the restaurant to the enjoy the rest of our night. Good timing too, I really wanted to stuff my mouth with something good.
Chloë POV:
I really like the thing Aunt Ally put on me. I hope Mama gets me a million of those thingys, I think they're called bandheads or something. It was still kinda light when Mama and Daddy left so Uncle Jazz asked me and Jay if we wanted to go see the new house that is being built.
"You'll have to wear a hat like this if you're going though." he held up this yucky yellow hat.
"I hate that hat, it doesn't look good with anything." Ally frowned.
I agree. It wouldn't look pretty with my purple polka dot dress.
"I wanna go!" Jay hopped up and down.
"Do you want to go, Chloë?" Uncle Jazz bent down.
I shook my head, "No tank (thank) you."
Mama said I should always use my manners so I try my best.
"Me and Coco Chanel will have ourselves a good time before Bella and Edward come over for dinner." Ally picked me up.
Bella and Edward are my grandpa and grandma. But me and Jay like calling them Nama and Nampa. And I like it when Ally calls me Coco Chanel. I like the way Coco Chanel looks on me, Aunt Ally bought me so many clothes by Coco Chanel. Mama told her that I'd get spoiled but I don't think so. Aunt Ally calls Jay Calvin Klein and buys him clothes from Calvin Klein. I think Jay likes them.
Before Jazz and Jay left, Jazz looked into Aunt Ally's eyes and smiled a little and she smiled back. Daddy does that a lot with Mama so I think when you look at someone like that you must be in love like those princesses in the movies. Mama told me that one day I'll meet somebody that'll make me see the world differently. She also said that Daddy will ask Papa Charlie for a gun so he can guard me from boys. Daddy is nice though, he won't need a gun and I don't need any boys except for him… And Nampa! Boys are weird. They like getting dirty and don't like Barbie's! Daddy sometimes plays Barbie's with me but he isn't too good at it.
"What should we do, little love?" Ally asked me.
"Nails!" I really like it when Aunt Ally paints my nails.
"I thought you'd might say that." she giggled, "Would you like purple to go with your dress?"
I nodded, "It matches."
"That's right. You're a fast learner." We went into the bathroom to get nail polish.
Aunt Ally and I like a lot of the same things. We likes princess movies, pretty dresses, nails, and animal blood! Ally is a vampire so she doesn't eat yummy food that Mama makes. I have a little bit of vampire in me and so does Jay but Mama has more vampire than us. Daddy turns into a big wolf though! Mama told me and Jay not to say vampire in front of Papa Charlie because it will get him in some trouble. I love Papa Charlie so I don't want him to get in trouble. I like his hugs.
"Aunt Ally? Mama have girl baby?" I asked while she picked out the nail polish.
It would be nice to have someone to play Barbie's with.
"You're more perceptive than I thought, Chanel." Ally walked back into the living room, "I was able to see you and your brother before you were born, but the new little one not quite yet."
"Why?"
"I haven't concentrated enough. Once the baby gets bigger, I'll be able to figure it out." Ally set me down on the couch, "Should we watch The Little Mermaid while we paint our nails?"
I nodded my head quickly.
Aunt Ally made my nails look so sparkly and pretty, Mama will like it a lot. Everyone came home at my favorite part of the movie, when Ariel sings Part of Your World. Nampa picked me up and hummed with Ariel while Nama took Jay to the bathroom to get cleaned up. I guess it was really muddy there because of how much it rains.
"Want to help me make meatballs?" Nampa asked me once the song was done.
Yummy. I love meatballs and so does Jay. Especially when Mama puts that red sauce and noodles with it.
"She makes spaghetti and meatballs for you." Nampa smiled at me.
That's a hard word.
I nodded my head while he walked us to the kitchen, "It's good."
"Sit here and I'll get things ready. Once Edward is all cleaned up I'll let you both make meatballs."
"Yay!" I clapped my hands while Nampa put me in my high chair.
Soon, Jay and Nama came in and it was time for us to make meatballs. Nampa have us a little bit of meat so we can make them balls. Jay knew how to do it but I forgot how Mama showed me how to do it.
"Like this, sweetie." Nama held my hands and showed me.
Oh, it isn't hard at all!
We made a lot of meatballs and then washed our hands while they were cooking. They smelled so yummy I wanted to eat them now but they weren't ready. So we just watched The Little Mermaid again. I hope a prince will come see me one day, Prince Eric is really nice and all princes should be nice. Except for Prince Hans, he isn't every nice.
By the time the movie was done, we all sat at the table and ate dinner. Only me and Jay ate though but Uncle Jazz helped me. And after that we put on pajamas and played some games. I don't remember being tired or falling asleep but I do remember smelling Mama and Daddy coming into my room and Mama sang me my lullaby.
Lavender's blue
Dilly, dilly
Lavender's green
When I am king, dilly dilly
You shall be queen
Who told you so
Dilly dilly
Who told you so?
Twas my own heart
Dilly dilly
That told me so
I think I smiled a little.
