BitterIce
Chapter 53 – Celebrations.
Leo looked peacefully as he lay in my arms. He slept through the disturbance of his Uncle Emmett's childish moments. But seen as he needed to sleep and I myself got tired from jet lag, I decided to find our bedroom which Dad told me is at the bottom and on the right. Inside the room is slightly different. Again the size is big and there is a wall full of windows just like my other bedroom but this time it had more colour. In the corner of our room, near our double bed, there is a little area for Leo. They have painted the area yellow and I figured they did that because they didn't know the sex of Squidge when they decorated. There is a small border on Leo's side, containing cute little animals which also went nicely with the gentle yellow colour they had picked. Leo has everything he needs. A wooden cot has been carved in a beautiful curvy shape and has been painted white to go with the rest of the room. Beside the cot is matching draws and on top of them are letters of his name standing freely on top. We also had a chair and a foot stool which will come in handy if Leo can't get to sleep. I can gaze up at the stars and watch them shine down. The rest of the room had the normal furnishings either side of our bed with a lamp featured on one of them. We also have a walk in wardrobe and I bet Alice has fitted it out with lots and lots of clothes for all of us. But I will get to that later. I yawned and I knew I had to go to sleep.
From where I stood in the centre of the room, I glided across to the cot and eased Leo from my arms and down onto the mattress. I brush my hand over the top of his fine dark hair before leaning over and kissing his forehead. "Sweet dreams Squidge."
A knock came at the door before it opened. I was expecting Jacob or Declan but instead Carlisle came poking his head around the corner. I smiled and continued to look down at my wonderful little boy. It's still a shock to my system that I'm a Mother now and this child has to look up at me. I have to protect him from danger and harm, fight for his life and give up mine to save his.
"He certainly has taken on everyone's charm…" Carlisle said referring to before when he took in everyone's attention. "He's an absolute stunner..."
"And will be a heart breaker when he's older," I say as Leo wraps his tiny fingers around my pinkie.
Carlisle throws back his head and laughs as he steps closer to the cot. "I'm sure he will," Carlisle says peering over the wooden frame and down at Leo. He placed caring hand on my back and then asked, "How are you Renesmee? Feeling okay after the birth?"
"I'm fine. Everything is fine. Apart from this one," I brushed Leo's hair again, "Giving me a heart attack."
Carlisle nods his head. "Mind if I check him over when you've both rested up?"
"Funnily enough I was going to ask you to check him over. I think he's growing bigger like I did. But not as fast."
Carlisle gracefully nods his head his eye lids fluttering closed for a brief moment before he aired, "Of course."
"Granddad about the money I took-"
He waved his hand dismissing what I have to say about the matter. "Never mind about that Renesmee, it is only money…"
Exactly, it's money that I owe you.
"Now I'll let you get some rest. Bring Leo down to my office and we will check him over, okay?"
I nod my head. Before he could turn away, I stopped him, "I need to hunt." I press my lips together before asking, "Am I okay to go out later?"
"You need to rest up Renesmee, let your body repair first. But I'm sure we can manage to get you some to settle your thirst…"
"Thanks Granddad…"
Bella Cullen
We all stood silently for a moment in Renesmee's new modern apartment. She asked which was her room and Edward pointed her in the right direction. I already see the new side to my Daughter, not because of the change in her hair colour, but the way she is being around baby Leo. He's adorable; much likeness from Declan but still has the cheeky look as Renesmee and I did as his age. Renesmee has this care that twinkles in her eye and I know it's the Motherly bond she has with her baby. She wants to protect her son from this unsafe world we live in. I also see how happy she is to be a Mother. Even though it wasn't planned, she is a natural at it.
When the two of them disappeared out of sight, Alice geared herself by starting to jump up and down on the spot, clapping her hands in excitement. "Let's get this party started!" We all knew she was going to put on a party; we didn't even have to be told. Everything ends with a party with her. "We need to let Charlie and Sue know the good news."
"Jacob can I have a words please," I caught my husband nod his head towards the brand new kitchen to where they should talk. I'm not sure what Edward wants to talk about but I'm sure I can get him to tell me later.
I caught Carlisle squeeze Esme's shoulders before he whispered in her ear, "I'm just going to get a moment with Renesmee..." He kisses her cheek and then disappears.
"I'll tell him," Alice finally says, referring to calling Charlie about the good news.
"Actually Alice," I paused her enthusiasm. "I want to tell Charlie." From my jean pockets, I slide out my phone and wave it, making sure she understood that I should be the one to let him know the very news.
"Okay," She simply said, blinking a couple of times. I noted the slight disappointment but she has enough on her plate then to tell my Father about his Granddaughters return. She twisted her figure sharply. "Jasper, Emmett I will need you help me get everything set up," Her voice rang her orders. "Esme, Rose could you rustle up some food? Cakes, chips the usual party food sort of thing?"
"Would be delighted too," Esme said quickly vanishing downstairs to her kitchen. Rose kissed Emmett and then she followed closely behind.
For a short moment, I watched Declan look around the newly build area for the three of them. I can tell this is going to be odd for him. Here with Jacob and Renesmee all loved up. I can sense there might be some conflicted every now and again but we all came to the conclusion they would figure it out.
But then I don't know what it's going to be like for Jacob. Can he really handle this? Being the gooseberry. Playing piggy in the middle. He won't be getting Renesmee's full attention due to her spending most of her time with Leo, so that might raise some arguments. Maybe, after all of this my idea might be a complete failure and might crumble down on top of me.
Before I could dig out some other bad thoughts about my ideas, I scroll down a couple of names and get to Charlie's name. I tap the screen and place the mobile to my ear and wait for him to answer.
It takes a couple of rings before Charlie answers with, "Bells?"
"Hey Dad, do you want to hear the good news or the bad news?"
"Hit me with the bad news first…" Charlie said with a concerned tone.
"Alright, Alice is planning another party tonight. You and Sue are both invited of course."
"That's not such bad news Bells," he chuckles to himself. After he stops himself from laughing at me he questions, "So what are we celebrating time?"
"Well," I began, "This is where the good news comes in…"
"Right..."He drags the words out.
I couldn't hide my own pleasure from my voice, "Renesmee is home with little Leo!"
He choked out a cry of happiness. "Oh Bells, she's finally home." He snivelled. "I'll bring the beers."
Jacob Black
After a heart to heart with Edward I finally got chance to take everything in. My girl is home. Leo is here. Everyone is happy and presenting their best wide smiles. Alice is in full swing marching everyone out of our shared apartment to decorate the rest of the house for her welcome home party. Bella is on the phone surprising him with the newsflash. Declan has disappeared to look down at the bathroom and his bedroom. I keep an eye on him making sure he doesn't go into our bedroom. I know his Son is in there but I'm not having him walk in there when she could be getting undressed.
I know. I know. I'm getting a jealous coot. But he loved her and that's still going to be in the back of my mind. Tomorrow though should change everything. I'll feel a little more secure than now at least.
"Jacob," Alice skips towards me, leaving a gap between us so she doesn't get the entire stink of my so called dog smell. "Could you perhaps invite Mr Black, your Sister and the rest of the pack and their families for me? It's going to start at 7:30pm."
"Sure Alice," I said whipping out my phone.
I start texting my Sister and all of a sudden Alice has her arms around me, pulling me into a hug. "Woah!" I said in shocked, tumbling back slightly.
In my ear she whispers, "Thanks for keeping Reneesmee's home coming a secret. It was the best surprise we had in a very long time."
And there be more tomorrow, Alice. "You're welcome."
She removed her tiny figure away from me and skipped back out of the apartment, leaving me alone. Bella and Edward have disappeared somewhere, probably following orders off Alice.
I shake my head at the weirdness and continue to text my Sister.
Hi Rach, party at the Cullen's at 7:30pm. Bring dad, the Pack, wives and the kids. Ness is home! : ) x
I got an instant message back from her.
WOOP WOOP! Xx
Replacing my phone in my pocket, I walk out of the kitchen unit, across the living room and down the hallway. I slowly click the bedroom door open and replace it gently behind me. Spinning around I face my new room. Nice and modern, though I wouldn't expect anything less from the Cullen's. It's not too shabby but way too big for the three of us. I like Leo's little area, that's awesome. How did I not know about this? How did I not know what they had up here? I shrug my shoulders to myself and slowly kicked off my shoes. I strolled across the room, peeked on Leo who is fast asleep and then I slipped in bed next to Renesmee.
I wrap my arm around her side, placing a hand over her empty bump. Leo was in there days ago. I would have loved to have felt him kicking. One day there will be our child in their growing all nice and snug in her warmth. I cannot wait to start a family with her. That's if she wants to have more children. If we did we can't live in this apartment, there will be no room for all of us. Unless we made another bedroom with the extra space we have between each room. I don't know. Trying to be ever so gently not to wake her up, I graze my lips against the side of her cheek.
Ness sighs happily with her eyes fluttering a little but she remains in her deep sleep.
"I love you Renesmee."
Renesmee Cullen
My eyes fluttered open and I suddenly became confused to where I am. Taking a moment I realised that I was home. I glance around the room to see Jacob sitting in the chair with Leo nestles on his chest. So cute. Jakey is reading Leo a story, not that he can understand yet but it's keeping Leo asleep anyway. He must have woken up and Jacob must have heard him to send him back to the land of nod. A smile beamed across my face. Gosh, I love him so damn much. Jacob and Leo. Declan too, as a friend and to the Father to our baby.
"'Let me in, let me in,' cried the wolf. 'Or I'll huff and I'll puff till I blow your house in.' 'Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin,' said the pigs.'" Jacob read from a little book in a spare hand in a quirky voice that he used to tell stories to me in when I was a kid. "Oh," Jacob said with shocked as he gazed away from the book, clicking his eyes with mine. "Did I wake you? I'm sorry."
"Shh… its fine," I say honestly with a soft voice not wanting to wake Leo. "I didn't hear him wake…" I pouted to myself. I wished I could have heard him cry but my sleep drove me in deep.
"He didn't cry…" He tells me placing the book down on the side. "He was awake with a stinky bottom. But I've changed him and" He glances down at Leo, "He's a sleep now." He smiles sweetly and stands up, holding Leo to his warm chest. He strolls towards the cot and places him down gently and then turns to face me. "Our time now…" Jake grinned.
I sighed happily as my beautifully handsome man got in the bed next to me and held me to his very warm chest. He still smelt as good as before and I relaxed my body against his. I could stay like this forever but I know it can't last.
Alice and Rose pruned me to the max. My hair has survived their torture and it is back to its original state, curly with my natural bronze hair colour. They also painted my nails blue to match my chambray front tie shirt dress. With shoes on, I head down stairs with Jacob at my side, helping me down each step. So many steps, I wanted to groan but I couldn't because I heard crowd of voices down stairs. Instead of moaning I put on my happy face.
Stepping down the last flight of stairs, I was welcomed to the party with a big cheer I wasn't expecting. The children ran towards me and hugged my legs.
"Welcome home!" They all chimed together. Ashley wanted me to pick her up so I did and held her in a hug for a moment. Then she wanted Uncle Jake.
I looked around at all the familiar faces. Everyone is here. The Pack and their wives, Billy Black, Jet and Pete Parker and no Topaz. Good, she decided not to join us. Well that is a very good thing because I would rip her head off is she had. Embry is here though and I'm glad to see him.
The last person that caught my eye is Gramps Charlie. He, like everyone else, is fussing over his Great Grandson. He caught my eye and his grin couldn't get any bigger. He handed Leo over to Sue and stepped towards me. I couldn't help but dash through the crowd to get to him.
"Granddad!" I said, tucking into his embrace.
Charlie kissed the top of my head as he holds me in a hug. I've missed him so much, just like everyone. I ruined his big day. "It's so good to see you home safe," his cooling voice whispered in my ear.
"I missed you…"
