Chapter 52: Family Time

BPOV

Emmett was unable to get much time off after little Sophia was born, and I jumped at the chance of helping Rose around the house and with the new baby. It worked out well, because she ended up helping me with the designs of my restaurant. As a prominent actress and model she had insider information. She knew what our clients would want and what they didn't.

It was a little over two weeks to the wedding when I was seated with baby Sophia in my arms as Abby colored on the center table. Edward would pass by to pick us up soon, and I was giving Rose time to rest. Sophia was quite the attention hoarder, and practically refused to be anywhere but in somebody's arms. Edward loved to say she was high maintenance just like her mother.

"Mommy," Abby called climbing on the couch next to me observing little Sophia.

"Yes, my love?" I asked as she leaned back against her calves thinking for a second.

"When I get a baby brother and sister will you still love me?" She asked softly as I frowned. Why would she think I wouldn't?

"Why wouldn't I, Princess?" I inquired as she shrugged.

"Because Andy at school says that new babies are loved more." She explained as I got up gently placing Sophia in her little swing set.

"Abby, darling, no matter how many children I have I will always love you." I assured her picking her up. "There's more than enough love in my heart for a million babies."

"I just don't want you to forget me." She continued as I kissed her cheek.

"I can never do that." I replied with a warm smile. "Your dad and I love you, Abby. We always will, no matter what."

I held Abby for a about a minute before Sophia's cries filled the room causing Abby to laugh. "Are babies always that loud?" She inquired as she hopped off me going to her baby cousin.

"Sometimes." I replied adjusting the speed of her swing.

"She cries a lot." She pointed out as I laughed.

"It's their way of talking." I explained as Abby looked for a toy to entertain Sophia with.

"We're home," Emmett yelled as he walked in with Edward causing Sophia's cries to get louder.

"Emmett," Rosalie scolded coming down the stairs. "You take care of her now."

I looked at both of them interact as Edward came from behind me wrapping his arms behind me.

"I missed you, love." He whispered as I kissed his lips lightly.

"I missed you, too." I replied with a smile. Edward had been working extra hard over the past few weeks trying to get everything settled before the wedding. He didn't want any interruptions while we were on our honeymoon.

"Alice, Jasper, Jake and Angela are coming by tonight." Emmett added. "I ran into Alice while I was picking up lunch."

"Emmett, did you say yes?" Rose asked looking overwhelmed. "I don't have anything ready to cook. Why didn't you call?"

"Rose, relax." I jumped in wanting to calm her down. Rose always wanted to make sure everything was flawless for company. She wanted to be the perfect hostess.

"Nonsense, Rosy," Emmett added Sophia curled up against him. He really was great with her. "She's bringing Chinese takeout. She didn't want you to worry about anything."

"That sounds like Alice." I giggled.

"Auntie Ali is coming?" Abby squealed as I nodded.

EPOV

Dinner had been great, and I was literally stuffed to my limit. Besides Bella and my mother's cooking, Chinese was my favorite. I could never seem to get enough of it.

"Somebody wants their uncle!" Rose stated placing Sophia in my arms.

"Hi there," I whispered to my niece whose eyes opened up locking with mine. She was a mini replica of Rosalie, and already had all of us wrapped around her small fingers.

"You look very handsome." Bella commented sitting on the arm of the armchair was occupying.

"Do I?" I inquired with a sexy smirk as Bella laughed.

"Don't let it go to your head, Romeo." She teased. "Tell Uncle Eddie that he's being a pain." She said to Sophia who looked at her with great interest.

"It's not Eddie!" I complained as she laughed.

"Just wait until Sophia calls you Uncle Eddie." She stated as I frowned.

"I don't have to like it." I added as she kissed me softly.

"Not in front of my daughter!" Emmett yelled running over to us and scooping up the baby. "You're going to corrupt her."

"I think you and Rose will do that, yourselves." I replied as he mumbled something carrying Sophia away.

"My spot!" Bella suddenly announced sliding down to my lap my arms encircling her tightly.

"There are other chairs." Jacob teased as she stuck his tongue out at him. "It's a pretty big living room."

"But I like this chair." She pointed out kissing my neck sending a shiver down my spine. I was completely addicted to the siren that was Bella.

"Get a room!" He mumbled putting his arm around Angela who just giggled into him.

"What's this?" Bella inquired gesturing to the two of them. "Did you guys finally wake up?"

"They did!" Alice squealed as Rose came into the room. She had volunteered to put Abby and Sophia in bed.

"What did I miss?" She inquired as Alice pointed the two new lovebirds on the couch. "Is it official?"

"It's been a week." Jacob muttered as Bella threw a pillow at his head.

"It's not a big deal guys, we're just testing the waters." Angela explained as Emmett began to laugh loudly earning a glare from Rose.

"Keep it down Sophia just went to bed." She hissed as he immediately shut up.

"I know you guys belong together. You were both just blind." Alice said triumphantly.

BPOV

I was so excited that Angela and Jacob were finally dating. Those two had been flirting with each other for almost a year, and they hadn't fooled anyone but themselves.

"Well, we have some planning to do." Alice suddenly announced as I groaned hiding my face against Edward. It seemed like there always some wedding detail we hadn't dissected to the smallest aspect.

"No more!" I said as Edward rubbed my back.

"Silly, we need to plan the bachelorette party!" She exclaimed with a huge smile as Edward stiffened. We had not discussed whether we were going to have separate parties, one together, or none at all.

"And a Bachelor party!" Jasper added as I hugged Edward.

"We don't need one." Edward was quick to answer.

"Come on, party poopers." Angela urged as I looked over at her. She was not big on parties, and her insistence was a surprise.

"No parties," I said firmly as Rose rolled her eyes.

"Come on it'll be fun. It's your last night going out as a single lady." Rose explained as I shook my head.

"I don't care," I replied with a frown. "I do not see why I have to celebrate being single. I'm very happy with Edward."

"We can have a combined party." Edward suggested as the guys groaned.

"No, man." Jacob jumped in. "We need to go out and have fun."

"I only have fun when I'm with Bella." He said as I laughed. Edward said some pretty corny from time to time.

"Someone is looking to get laid." Jacob answered as I glared at him.

"You should take notes, Jake. I don't see you getting any." I retaliated as Angela hit his arm.

"And he's definitely not getting any now." She jumped in as everyone laughed and Jake pouted.

"I'm serious, Bells." Alice continued. "We'll go out to dinner and to a club just us girls. We'll go out one night and the boys another."

"But there are ground rules." I stated getting up. "For BOTH parties." I said the last part looking at all the guys.

"No strippers, male or female." I warned. "And were not coming home completely wasted, somebody has to be the designated driver."

"Yes, Sir!" Emmett answered saluting me as I rolled my eyes.

"You're no fun," Jacob muttered as Angela smacked him looking at him with a scowl. "What it's a joke!"

"Someone is sleeping in the dog house." Jasper joked as everyone laughed.

EPOV

It was late by the time we got home changing Abby and tucking her into bed. It was fun to just hang out with everyone, but I was a little worried about what the parties would entail. We had over the top friends, who were not very good at following ground rules.

"What's wrong?" Bella asked as I walked into the bathroom as she slipped on one of my shirts.

I smiled at her wrapping her in my arms as my hands explored her back and behind. She looked sinfully delicious in my clothes. "Nothing, now." I mumbled kissing her lips once, twice, three times.

"Tell me." She pouted as I sighed.

We moved to the bedroom where she sat next to me on the bed looking extremely concerned. "Edward, please." She repeated as I smiled weakly.

"I don't want you to feel forced to have this party. I know you hate parties and being the center of attention, We can hide from them if you want." I explained as she laughed.

"I don't mind going along for their ride." She replied touching my face. "Do you trust me?"

"Ofcourse," I answered realizing that she saw through me. She knew I was nervous about the party. Guys were pigs, and I didn't want them near her, especially in a club.

"Then what's the problem?" She asked.

"I don't know." I sighed. "I just don't want any of those men to have their hands on you."

"I don't want anybody's hands on me but yours." She stated kneeling up and moving towards me. "Anyway it's just a night out with the girls. You're having your guy's night. And I'm more concerned over that."

"Why would you be?" I inquired.

"Edward you don't see the way girls look at you. They want you." She explained as I laughed. Why would anyone really want me?

"That's absurd." I complained as she rolled her eyes. "Nobody in this world has me or will ever have besides you."

"I'll just make sure you have something to look forward upon your return." She said with a sexy smile her lips just inches from mine.

"And what is that?" I inquired practically moaning as she lifted my shirt off her body leaving her in nothing but her birthday suit.

"Me." She answered before crashing her lips to mine.

A/N: Who's ready for the bachelor/bachelorette parties?

I want to clear something up from Author's Notes in the last chapter. I will write a sequel to What Happens in Vegas and I will write the last part of Camp Wilderness. The poll is simply choosing which gets written first. I want to get both of those finished before starting a completely new story. Believe me I have many, many ideas to choose from (at last count there were eight in a Word document). Everyone please go vote in my poll…It will close on tomorrow.

Tomorrow my entry into the Smutvent Calendar will be posted on their page. And I will post it on my page Sunday.

Next Chapter: One of the Parties

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