CHAPTER 53
(Bella)
Edward and I stood in the empty living room. "Are you sad?" Edward asked rubbing my back.
"Actually, a little," My voice wavered a bit. "This house holds so many memories. From us getting back together, to losing the baby, but we've fought through this and we made it."
"Bella, I was an awful husband. I didn't deserve for you to forgive me, but thank you."
"I'm not going to lie, I hated you and blamed you for Evan's death and probably at some level even the miscarriage, you broke my heart into a million pieces, but everyone deserves a second chance."
"I blame myself to," He leaned over and kissed my tears away. "Lets go home baby." We walked out the door hand in hand. We had been through hell and back, but we made it. From that point on we would never look back and I would never again throw it into his face.
The moving truck was there and everyone was already unloading. We had moved most of the furniture except the couch earlier in the week and got all of the painting done. All we had left, was to move the boxes and unpack.
Sue's daughter Leah had come down and watched all of the kids at our parents house. We all thought it was better to have them all together at another house so we didn't have to worry about them.
"You and Alice, no lifting remember," Edward said.
I wrapped my arms around my stomach. "You worry too much. We aren't going to do anything stupid."
"I know, but you only have 10 more weeks to go, lets keep her in there for at least 8 more."
"Believe me, I want her to stay put, I can't handle another premature baby," I sighed.
As we were getting out of the car, Alice and Jasper pulled up. I giggled as Jasper helped Alice out of the car. "He used to make fun of you for helping me."
"I know and now look at him, he's totally whipped," Edward laughed.
Alice was sporting her bigger baby bump. She was glowing as she looked up and smiled at Jasper. "Gag me," Edward laughed.
"Oh hush," I said elbowing him.
"Bella! Edward!" She squealed hugging us both.
"You look so cute," I said rubbing her stomach.
"I'm finally looking pregnant as opposed to fat."
"Seriously Ali, you look great, there isn't a fat bone in your body," Edward said.
"Thanks," She said rubbing her stomach.
The four of us went into the house. "Mom and Rose are already upstairs in the baby's room waiting for you girls," Emmett said.
I kissed Edward. "Remember what I said," He said.
"I know honey, stop worrying," I said. "The only thing we'll need to lift is the changing table and crib."
"Isabella Cullen, you wouldn't dare," He gasped.
I grinned. "What are you going to do about it if I do?"
"I'll take you to our room and spank you," He whispered in my ear gently nibbling it.
"Edward," I groaned. "Now I'm going to be wet and uncomfortable all day long."
"At least you aren't hard," He laughed quietly.
"What was that about?" Alice asked as we walked up to Hannah's room.
"He just worries about us. We aren't to do any lifting today," I explained.
"Jasper is the same way. He panicked when I picked Rachel up the other day, I just roll my eyes," She laughed.
The guys had painted the rooms, and we had Andrew's room decorated and were now decorating Hannah's room. We had chosen a Tinkerbell Room for Hannah. We painted the room purple with green trim. Edward wasn't thrilled with the choices, but liked them when they were finished.
Rose and mom were starting to hang pictures on her wall. "Bella, be sure to tell us where these should go," Rose said.
"I want the family pictures above the crib and the other stuff over the changing table."
"Sounds good," Mom said.
Rose came over and rubbed my stomach. "Look how big Bella is getting mom."
"Thanks Rose!" I groaned pulling away.
"You look fine," Mom said.
"Really?" I asked pulling up my shirt and exposing my stomach.
"I love your baby bump!" Rose squealed.
"Well go make one of your own and get off mine!" I laughed.
"Ok," She said walking towards the door. "Emmett, wanna make a baby?" Rose yelled.
"Sure thing honey, I'll be right up!" He yelled back.
"Oh hell." I gasped.
"Rosalie Cullen!" Mom scolded. "You may not have sex in your sister's house until she has had a chance to."
"Mom!" I yelled blushing. "What happens inside this house is between me and my husband."
"You are right," Mom said smiling.
"But if you must know, we've already broken in the bathroom up here and he bent me over the fireplace," I said trying my best not to blush.
"Seriously?" Rose asked. Mom and Alice stood there gawking at me.
I turned to Alice. "So Alice," I said ready to talk about something else.
"What did I do?" She asked.
"It's time for you to show us your baby bump," I replied.
She pulled up her shirt. Rose's mouth dropped. "Oh how cute," She said rubbing her stomach.
"Have you felt them move yet?" Mom asked.
"The other day I was in the tub and felt little fluttering feelings, but I don't feel it very often and Jasper hasn't felt it yet."
I pressed my hand against her stomach. "Those first movements were my favorites, they didn't hurt and it was something that only I could feel. Like my baby and I getting to share a special moment."
"That's a good way to put it. Carlisle would get so jealous when I could feel Alivia and he couldn't, I swear I saw him pout over it."
"God the first time Haylee kicked was when Emmett and I were lying in bed together, it was so hard even he felt it," Rose laughed.
"That doesn't surprise me, she takes after her dad," Alice laughed.
"How is Rachel doing with all of this?" Mom asked caressing Ali's stomach.
"She was doing ok after the first initial shock, then the other day she walked in while I was getting dressed and my new stomach freaked her out, I think it was cause it just popped out over night."
"Poor Rachel," I said.
"She's ok now, we've been talking to her and showing her tons of pictures from the Internet on what the babies look like and how my stomach is growing," Alice said.
"Ali, she will be fine, just keep telling her that you love her," Rose said.
"We are, I just don't want her to feel left out," Alice said.
"We will all be here to help out when the babies come," Mom told her.
"I know, thanks guys," Alice said.
Mom and Rose got back to hanging up pictures, while Alice and I organized the changing table and her clothes. I glanced over at Alice and noticed she was pale and sweating. "Ali, what's wrong?" I asked.
"You have all of this stuff for just one and I'm having twins. How am I going to do it all?" She asked.
"Ali, you just do," I said.
"Remember the first time I baby sat Andrew over night when he was like 6 weeks old? That didn't go well."
"Honey, you were 17 years old and he was 6 weeks old," I said.
"What if they are both crying and wont stop?" She asked.
"Then you call one of us for help, we all live 5 minutes from each other. All it takes is one phone call," Rose said.
"I'm just really scared," She said.
"That's normal Alice, everyone is scared. If you were just having one baby, you would be just as scared," Mom said softly.
I dropped a package of diaper and bent down to get them. "Oh," I gasped clutching my stomach with one hand and the side of the changing table with the other.
"Bella, what is it?" Mom asked rubbing my back.
"I don't know, I don't think she likes me bending over," I breathed.
"Are you ok now?" Rose asked eying me suspiciously.
"Yah," I said softly.
It took some convincing, but we all went back to work. I stood there folding more clothes, when my stomach tightened up again.
"Mom," I gasped. "Go find Edward."
"What is it honey?" Mom asked.
"I think I'm having contractions," I breathed.
"Rose, Alice, you help her sit down, I'm going to find Edward, keep her calm," Mom said. I was surprised by how calm she truly was.
Rose and Alice helped me to the rocking chair. I rubbed my stomach taking deep breaths, this couldn't be happening, she was too early.
"Try to relax," Alice said gripping my hand.
I nodded closing my eye, trying to keep my tears from falling.
"She's going to be ok," Rose said softly.
(Edward)
"Try tilting the couch the other way and see if you can get it in," Dad told us from inside the house.
Emmett and I did as he said. It was the last piece of actual furniture we had to move in and we were all ready for a break. All that was left unloading boxes and unpacking.
"Carlisle, Edward, Bella thinks she's having contractions," Mom said frantically.
I dropped my end of the couch. "Son of a bitch!" Emmett exclaimed. He had dropped his end landing close to his foot. "Dammit, I didn't need my toes!" He yelled as dad and I ran up the stairs after mom. I would apologize to him later.
"Edward, do you know where your bag is?" Dad asked.
"Downstairs in the hall closet," I replied.
"You go on in and get her lying down, I'll be right back," Dad said turning and running back down the stairs.
Bella was in the rocking chair, tears streaming down her face as mom and our sisters tried to comfort her. "Honey, I'm going to take you to our room and lie you down on the bed," I said gently picking her up.
"She's too early," Bella cried gripping me tightly.
"Sh, I've got you sweetheart," I whispered. I wanted desperately to comfort her, but I couldn't tell her everything was going to be ok. I tried that with Evan and it made me look like the world's biggest asshole.
I got her into bed and propped her up against some pillows. She arched her back, clutching her stomach. I sat down next to her placing my hands on hers. "I know you are scared, but try to relax. Dad will be right here and take care of you."
"Edward," She whimpered. "Why does all the bad stuff happen to us?"
"Honey, do not think like that. We've had a lot of good things to, this is just something that happens," I said wiping her tears away.
Mom and dad came into the room. "Alright Bella, lets just see what's going on. I want you to take nice deep breaths," He sat down next to her and pulled her shirt up.
I stood up next to dad watching his face intently for answers, he wasn't showing anything in his face though. I was scared, if something happened to Hannah, I wasn't sure Bella would make it.
"Edward, get Bella some water and a few pillows," Dad said.
"Dad?"
"Just go!" He demanded.
I ran downstairs, into the kitchen where everyone was sitting. "What's going on?" Nessie asked. Her and Jake hadn't been there long, they had come to help build a swing set in the back yard.
"I don't know yet. Dad just ordered me to get water and pillows."
"Is Bella ok?" Sue asked.
"From the looks of it, she's having contractions. I'm not sure at this point if they are braxton hicks contractions or the real deal."
"Oh God Edward," Billy gasped.
"What can we do?" Nessie asked.
"At this point, I'm not sure. If you all want to go get something to eat, that is fine and we will call you," I said.
I knew that wouldn't work. "Alice, Rose, Nessie, you guys come with me and we will go get food and bring it back here. You guys get busy and do what you were doing, even if it is starting on the swing. Edward, you go take care of your wife," Sue ordered.
"Yes ma'am," Everyone chorused around the room.
I got back upstairs with everything and found dad standing in the hallway. "Edward, you need to breathe! You are a doctor for Christ's sake!"
"Dad, I'm scared," I admitted.
"I know you are, but you looked like you were about to pass out in there with her. You can't do that!" He said.
"Sorry," I muttered looking down.
"Now Edward, as of right now she is having braxton hicks and she has swelling in her ankles and feet."
"What caused that?" I asked.
"My guess would be the stress of the move, her being on her feet, her body preparing for child birth. I'm not 100% sure at this point. She just needs to stay off her feet and rest."
Tears filled my eyes, I didn't want to rush this pregnancy, but, I was ready to get to a point where I didn't worry so much. "Edward, they are fine," He assured me.
"Dad, do you have any idea what it's like to lose two babies?" I asked.
"Edward, I know what it's like to watch my son and daughter lose two babies. You know, your mom and I lost two grandchildren and that hurt. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy," Dad said. "Edward, I can assure you that I will do everything I can to make sure your girls are ok."
"Thanks dad," I said.
"Now get in there and take care of your wife."
I walked into our room, mom was sitting next to Bella talking to her calmly. "How are you feeling?" I asked her.
"I'm ok," She said softly.
"I'll leave you two alone," Mom said kissing Bella's head and walking out of the room.
I gave her the bottle of water and put some pillows under her feet. "Have you had anymore pains?" I asked her.
"No not really," She whispered.
I leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips. "Rest sweetheart," I whispered. I sat there silently rubbing her stomach and watched her fall asleep.
Once I knew she was asleep, I got up and went downstairs. Everyone was back and sitting around the kitchen eating. "Edward, there's some cheeseburgers and fries in there," Sue said.
"Thanks Sue," I said going over and fixing a plate.
"How is Bella?" Jake asked.
"She's sleeping," I replied.
"That's exactly what she needs to be doing," Dad said.
The rest of the day we spent organizing everything and getting stuff finished. Mom and Sue, along with Nessie, Alice, and Rose took turns hanging out with Bella, while we built the swing set.
"Hey man, thanks for about taking my toes off earlier," Emmett said holding a hammer and grinning.
"Yah sorry about that, I panicked when I heard mom say contractions. Are your toes still attached?"
"I'm fine, but if it happens again, off with your dick," He said hitting the hammer into his hand.
"I'll remember that next time," I said.
Mom and dad had offered to keep Andrew over night, so Bella and I could get some rest. She had slept most of the afternoon and had said she was feeling somewhat better.
Once everyone had left for the evening, I went upstairs and got ready for bed, it was only 7pm, but I was exhausted. I curled up against Bella, slipping my hand into the waist line of her shorts, rubbing the lower part of her stomach. I made a mental note that Hannah was still active and fell asleep.
I felt the bed dip and heard the water running in the bathroom. I opened my eyes and glanced at the clock, it was only 9pm. I got out of bed and walked to the bathroom door. "Bella love," I asked opening the door.
"I'm just going to take a bath," Her voice wavered.
"Are you hurting?" I asked.
"I'm more uncomfortable than anything."
"Uncomfortable how?" I asked.
"I cant explain it dammit!" She exclaimed.
"I think I'm going to call dad and see what he says," I said helping her into the warm water. She closed her eyes and nodded.
I grabbed my phone off of the night stand and dialed dad's number. "Hi son," He answered immediately.
"Sorry to call this late at night, but Bella woke up very uncomfortable and I thought it would be best to call you."
"Where is she right now?" Dad asked.
"Just got into the tub," I replied.
"Take the phone in there and put it on speaker so I can talk to both of you," Dad said.
I went into the bathroom and sat down on the floor next to the tub. "Hi dad," Bella said softly.
"Hi sweetheart. Edward, said you are feeling really uncomfortable. Are you in pain?" He asked her.
"No, it's just my stomach gets so tight that it takes my breath away," She replied.
"Are you spotting or feeling any kind of pressure anywhere?"
"No dad, my stomach just gets really tight," Bella said starting to cry.
"Honey calm down, is Hannah still moving a lot?"
"Yes," She said softly.
"I don't see any signs that we have to worry or even get you to the hospital. Now with saying all of that, if they continue into tomorrow, I will have you come in and get hooked up to a monitor," He told us.
"Now dad, if anything should happen do we call you first or head straight to the hospital?" I asked.
"Worst case scenario, if her water breaks or she starts bleeding, go straight to the hospital, otherwise call me."
"And he calls himself a doctor," Bella teased softly.
"Well, it is different when you are dealing with a family member than a random patient," Dad said.
"Alright thanks dad," I said getting ready to hang up with him.
"Oh Edward, um I know Andrew isn't there and you have that nice house all to yourselves, you might want to avoid certain activities at least for tonight."
"Night dad," Bella and I said in unison.
Bella was ready to get out when the water cooled down. I helped her stand and dried her off. "I think I'm going to sleep like this," She said blushing. "I'm so hot."
"That you are," I murmured smiling. I helped her into bed and we curled up in each others arms falling asleep immediately.
I woke up the next morning alone in bed once again. I glanced at the clock which read 12:30. I jumped out of bed and went to find Bella.
"Morning sleeping beauty," She said smiling as she stood by the sink.
I walked over and hugged her. "How are you feeling?"
"Better, I slept really good last night," She replied.
"You should have woken me up," I told her.
"I tried, but you kept snoring," She giggled.
"Shit honey, I'm sorry," I said.
"Don't be, you needed your sleep."
I leaned down and kissed her. Her fingers immediately went to my hair. I slipped my hands down her waist pulling her as close to me as I could. "Touch me," Bella murmured breaking our kiss.
"Are you still having false contractions?" I asked.
"Nope, not since I got out of the tub in the night," She replied.
I attacked her mouth with mine, my tongue slipped in hers as her hand snaked down into my pajama pants. I turned us just a bit and pushed her into the wall as I began leaving wet hot kissed down her throat.
I slipped my hand into her shorts. "Oh," She moaned pulling her hand out of my pants. She gripped my shoulders as our tongues battled against each other. My fingers slowly working in and out of her, memorizing the feel of the inside of her. I swallowed her moans, curling my fingers slightly, then rubbing my thumb over her clit.
We pulled away panting, I knew she was close and I wanted to watch her. However, she grabbed me around the neck and forcefully brought my face back to hers. I dipped my fingers inside of her a bit further, pulling them out and pushing them back in, curling my fingers as I went. "Uh," She moaned into my mouth. Once again I repeated my thrusts, her walls were clenching around my fingers and I could fell her body trembling on the edge of release.
I broke the kiss and moved my mouth to her neck. "Let it go Isabella," I bit down lightly on her neck.
"Ah, uh, oh Ed..." She whimpered.
"Good after...Oh Shit!" Emmett exclaimed.
"Emmett go!" I yelled. Bella buried her head in my chest.
"Oh my God," She whispered.
"Sh Bella it's ok. Do you want me to have him leave?" I asked her.
"No, I don't know, I'm so embarrassed," She said.
"Let me go talk to him," I said kissing her on the head. I washed my hands and walked out of the kitchen. Emmett was at the door trying to decide if he should stay or go.
"You don't have to leave," I said.
"Man, I am so sorry, I didn't think, I mean after what was going on with Bella yesterday that I would have, you would have, fuck man, I'm sorry."
I laughed. "Don't apologize to me, Bella's the one who's pretty embarrassed."
"I honestly didn't see anything, I mean much. I know what was..."
"Emmett just stop, you're forgiven, I just should have remembered to lock the door."
"You did lock the door. We all have spare keys," Emmett said grinning.
"Wonderful. Alice to?" I asked.
"I would suggest changing the locks," He laughed.
Bella came into the living room not looking at Emmett. "Bells, I am so sorry," He said softly.
"Don't worry about it," She said sitting down on the couch.
"But I do, you aren't looking at me," He said.
"Give me a minute, you just caught me in one of the...never mind, just give me a minute," She said blushing.
"Anyway, I just um, came over to see how you all were doing and to bring you some food."
"You cooked?" Bella asked.
"Not me, Rose did," He said.
"Thank you," She whispered leaning back rubbing her stomach.
"Are you still having contractions?" He asked.
"No, they stopped in the night," She said softly.
(Bella)
Edward had gone back into the kitchen, leaving Emmett and me alone. Emmett leaned over and rubbed my stomach. "Hey missy, I can't wait to play with you. I'm going to teach you how to play baseball."
I laughed. "You are such a dork sometimes."
"That's why you love me and my inability to knock," He said blushing.
"It happens, Andrew has heard things and asked, but never walked in on us. We will all eventually get over it," I sighed.
Emmett and Edward brought in the food from the car, while I rested with my feet up on the couch. Edward said he was more comfortable with me resting the day and I wasn't about to argue with him.
Later that day my parents brought Andrew home. Him and Alivia ran up to his room to look around, he hadn't really gotten to see it and was excited.
"How are you two?" Dad asked coming over and sitting on the edge of the coffee table.
"We are doing ok, but Edward is keeping me off of my feet for the day."
"Any more tightening in your stomach?" Dad asked.
"No thankfully that stopped in the night."
"Good. I think you are going to be just fine. Take it easy, rest as much as you can with your feet up. As of right now, I'm not concerned and you shouldn't be either," Dad said rubbing my stomach.
"That was scary last night," I said.
"I know sweetheart, but Hannah is fine, she's very strong, I can tell that by the way she's kicking my hand."
"Thank you dad."
"For what Bella?" He asked.
"Never making me feel stupid for asking you questions."
He kissed my head. "That's what dad's are for."
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