Chapter 35: The Meadow

BPOV

I stared down at the book in my hand and laughed. I had been on the same page for the last two hours. I couldn't stop thinking about Edward, and the family we were building. It had been hard not to tell Edward, and Alice had an even harder time keeping all the things she had bought away from prying eyes. I had been tempted to tell Esme, but I had held my tongue. I knew Edward would want to tell her together.

I had everything planned out over how to tell him. It had taken me a while, but Alice and I had formulated the perfect way. It wasn't elaborate, but it was perfectly simple. My best friend had set everything in motion, and she had assured me before I left London that everything was a go.

I was both nervous and excited. I knew Edward would be shocked, but I also knew that he would be happy. It was going to be challenging, but the challenge will be well worth it. I just wanted him to know, because I hated keeping things from him. I wanted him to share my joy.

As the plane began to land, I felt my nervousness increase. Would he know just by seeing me? I hadn't gained weight, but my pants were a tiny bit tighter. Would it be obvious? I wanted to tell him in the perfect way, and not have him guess. I wanted to prepare him, yet I knew there was no real way to prepare him.

I grabbed my purse and carry-on bag making my way out of the plane and through the terminal. Edward would be waiting near the baggage claim area, and I was dying to see him. I was nervous, but my excitement over seeing him overshadowed everything else.

I spotted Edward through the crowd with a bouquet of red rose in his hands. I smiled brightly, tears welling up in my eyes. He looked absolutely gorgeous in his dark blue shirt and faded jeans. I saw his face light up as our eyes met, and I couldn't stop from running to him.

"My love." He whispered as I dropped my bag to hug him properly.

"Edward," I said before kissing him. I felt completely whole as we kissed and held each other. His arms were wrapped around my waist lifting me off the floor as we kissed. All doubts over my pregnancy were gone, I was with Edward.

"I've missed you, so much." He added as he placed me back on my feet handing me the roses. "For you."

"I love you." I answered my fingers brushing his cheek. I was so happy to see him that I didn't want to stop touching him.

"I love you, too." He replied kissing me again before picking up my carry-on bag. "How was your flight?"

"Lonely and boring." I answered leaning into him as we walked towards the luggage pick-up. I hadn't brought a lot, but it was still too much to carry on board with me.

"My life is boring and lonely without you here." He added kissing the top of my head. "Are you tired?"

"Not really I slept a little on the plane. If I go to sleep now I will never adjust to the time change." I answered knowing things were working the way they were supposed to.

EPOV

I felt like I was in heaven with Bella by my side. I grabbed her suitcase, rolling it behind me with one hand as the other held on to Bella. I was glad that she wasn't tired, because I wanted to take her to our meadow.

I hadn't thought about taking her anywhere, but Alice had insisted. She wanted me to entertain Bella long enough for them to prepare the house for a special dinner in honor of welcoming her home and celebrating my great results on the MCAT.

We drove in silence my hand never leaving hers. "How's England?" I asked.

"The same old thing." She replied. "The classes are really challenging, but very interesting. I got the best grade in the class on my last paper."

"That's my girl." I added with a smile kissing the back of her hand. "You don't mind that I steal you for a little bit, do you?"

"Ofcourse not, Edward." She added with a grin as I pulled over to the side of the road. We had to walk the rest of the way into our meadow. "I've missed you and our meadow."

I held Bella's hand tightly as we moved through the trees. I made sure to catch her when she tripped, and was glad that my reflexes hadn't changed. The meadow was just as beautiful as I remembered. I hadn't ventured into the meadow without her, because it was too painful to do so. This was our spot, and it didn't seem right without her.

"Is it me or is it more peaceful and beautiful than I remembered?" Bella asked her eyes sparkling with excitement. She let my hand go walking to the middle and looking around.

"It's only more beautiful, because you're here." I added walking towards her and kissing her lightly.

We ended up sitting on the floor. Bella sat between my legs, with her head resting on my chest. I held on to her, my arms wrapping around hers. My fingers playing with her engagement ring. I was in total peace as I cradled her against my body. Everything in the world was perfect when she was with me.

"I got my MCAT scores two days ago." I announced as she gasped.

"How did you do?" She asked turning to me.

"I'm in the ninety-nine percentile rank, according to my dad and the doctors in the hospital I can have my choice of any school. With my grades, volunteer work, and now my scores I should be accepted to every school I apply." I explained as she hugged me.

"Congratulations, Edward. I knew you could do it." She said kissing me. "I'm so proud of you. Do you know where you want to apply?"

"I want to keep my options open, plus I want you to help me. I mean we're getting married and it's about the two of us." I answered kissing her nose.

"I can work on my writing from just about anywhere, Edward." She pointed out.

"I love you, Bella." I whispered in her ear as she settled her back into me.

"We love you too." She stated as she moved my hands from hers to her stomach.

"We?" I asked. Had she said we? Did she mean plural? Why were my hands on her stomach? What was she talking about?

"We." Bella assured me her face turning up to me as her hands kept mine on her stomach. "We're going to have a baby."

Those six words washed over me in a wave of emotions. I felt her remove her hands on mine as my thumb stroked her stomach. I was going to be a father. Bella had our baby in her. We had created a baby. I had no idea what to think, say, or do. I was frozen like a statue.

"Edward," She said softly wiggling free of my grasp. I suddenly felt empty as my hands left her stomach. I looked into her brown eyes that were filled with tears and I kissed her. I didn't trust myself to speak. I couldn't voice the excitement and joy rushing through me. Nothing I said would remotely explain how I felt.

BPOV

I felt the tears beginning to form in my eyes. Edward looked dumbstruck, like a statue. I should've waited to tell him, but I wanted to tell him in our meadow. It seemed right, but now I knew I was wrong. He wasn't ready.

I had moved away, and wasn't prepared for when he leaned over and kissed me. I kissed him back as he brought me to his lap. I sat across his lap my fingers intertwining in his hair. One of his arms held me against him as the other strayed to my stomach.

When we broke apart I saw tears glistening his eyes as his hand rubbed my stomach. "Are you sure?" He inquired kissing my cheek, his forehead resting against my temple.

"I took a blood test last week." I replied as he smiled brightly, my heart soaring. He was just as happy as I was.

"How far along? Do you know when you're due?" He questioned laying small kisses along my cheek and neck.

"Dr. White estimated that I would be due in November, but I have an appointment with Dr. Stanley later this week. She will be able to tell me a more concrete date." I answered. "Are you mad? Disappointed? I know we didn't plan this."

"Bella, love, it's unexpected, but it's still great news. We created this baby. I couldn't be happier." He added taking my hand and kissing it.

"But what about school? I don't want the baby and I to get in your way. You can probably get into an Ivy League school you want." I complained wanting him to understand the type of sacrifices we would be making.

"Bella, you and now our baby come before anything. Wherever we decide to go, we will go as a family. And neither one of you will ever be in my way." He assured me with a kiss. "Do you know how? Did you miss a pill or something?"

"I was on antibiotics a few days before you came over for Valentine's Day." I answered holding his hand. "Antibiotics negate the effects of the birth control."

"I should've remembered, but I am ecstatic." He added kissing me.

"I'm scared, but I'm happy." I admitted. "I was a wreck last week when I found out."

"Did you tell everyone?" He asked. I dreaded that question, because I knew I had to be honest with him.

"I only told Alice and Jacob." I answered biting my lip. "Jacob made me go to the clinic when I had morning sickness. I thought I had the flu again. And you know I hate needles and blood, so he held my hand. I wanted to tell you first, but he was already there." I rambled as he chuckled.

"Bella, calm down." He urged running his fingers through my hair. "I'm not mad, I'm glad you had somebody there for you when I wasn't."

"Are you sure?" I questioned.

"I'm sure, plus I know you see Jacob as your brother. I'm going to have to thank him." He continued. "But as for Alice, that sneaky little pixie knew and didn't say a word."

"I made her promise." I interjected, defending my best friend.

"But I'm her brother." He pointed out with a laugh.

"But she's my sister." I stated giving him a kiss. "She's already gone shopping."

"Doesn't surprise me." He chuckled bringing me close to him. "I love you both." He said his fingers playing with my stomach.

"We love you too, Daddy." I whispered a single tear escaping my eye as I saw the huge smile on his face.

A/N: I had a million ideas on how to get Bella to tell Edward, but none of them fit, Bella is more likely to do something simple than some extravagant thing. I hope you guys enjoyed Edward's reaction.

A lot of you pointed out that I said that Edward was Bella's boyfriend instead of fiancée. It was an oversight on my part, and I have fixed it. I really meant fiancée. I'm sorry for the confusion.

Next Chapter: Everyone else's reactions (Out tomorrow)

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