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Chapter 21

EPOV

Saturday: October 28, 2008

One minute the nurse was telling us that Bella was in fact pregnant and the next my beloved was passed out cold on the examination table.

"Bella? Bella?!" I held her in my arms, gently shaking her. "Come on baby, wake up."

"Here," the nurse helped me straighten Bella out on the table before taking her pulse. She then continued, "I am guessing she was not expecting this at all?"

"No," I said. I was holding Bella against my chest with my back leaning against the wall. "She was on birth con…" I stopped short.

Birth control…she took those damn things diligently.

Fucknewton…Bastard messed with her pills…I just knew it!

"Are you alright Mr. Cullen," the nurse asked.

"Yeah," I mumbled as she left the room. This was a lot to process.

I knew the fucker was pushing her to have kids…but would he really stoop to something like this? Who was I kidding? Of course he would! He fucking raped her for Christ's sake just to get her pregnant. It was all becoming clear. That is why he forced himself on her when she said no…he was desperate.

I didn't think a person would hurt the one they love like that…especially if they were trying to have children with them.

I guess I was wrong.

This led my mind to wonder in so many different directions. There were so many things to think about now.

Was the baby okay?

When did she conceive?

Then there's the question of paternity. I ran my hand across Bella's flat stomach and sighed.

Who's your Daddy, baby?

Did the paternity really matter? This child was half Bella…half of the woman I love and adore. By that fact alone I would love this child. This child would be mine and brought up by two loving parents. And if this baby happened to share a few personality traits with a certain bastard, well…nurture vs. nature right?

I sighed as I continued to rub my love's flat stomach.

Who's your Daddy, baby?

If the bastard was the biological father he would probably fight for his paternal rights…unless we are able to keep it from him. If he did find out, though, I think we had enough evidence to convince any judge that he was dangerous and would easily be denied parental rights. I was definitely calling Seth and Leah when we get home. The more incriminating evidence against the bastard, the better.

Who's your Daddy, baby?

I couldn't help the huge smile that took over my face every time that I silently asked that question. Slipping out from behind Bella, laying her down gently on the hospital pillows I crouched down beside her stomach. Raising her shirt I smoothed my hands over my Bella's stomach. I ran my thumbs across her warm skin, marveling. I couldn't wait until her stomach was swollen with my child.

Who's your Daddy, baby?

I grinned as I placed a kiss on Bella's soft, soft skin. I knew the answer to that question…without a doubt.

"I'm your Daddy, baby."

BPOV

Saturday: October 28, 2008

I woke up in the hospital with Edward talking to my stomach. It was the most beautiful sight…he was crouched down beside the bed…rubbing and talking to the baby…our baby.

"We'll have fun playing baseball with the family…even if you do get your mother's coordination. I will warn you now…you should watch out for your aunts when they're in a shopping induced daze. If you're my little girl they'll be kidnapping you frequently with mommy to go shopping. Something tells me they'll induct you into their shopping cult before you're born.

If you're my son, then you get to stay with me and your uncles when mommy gets kidnapped by your crazy aunts. Although, your uncles really aren't any better than your aunts…when it comes to sports and video games. You'll be a champ at gaming thanks to your Uncle Em. Uncle Jasper will probably drag you out to a Civil War Reenactment. But more importantly, you'll be loved baby…you are already loved." I felt Edward's lips pressed against my stomach. The moment was too sweet to interrupt so I stayed quiet and let him continue.

"Mommy and I will love you, no matter what. You're our baby. I promise you, I'll always protect you. We'll always be there for you. I've waited for so long, little one. Your mommy can attest to that. I used to dream about this.

And now you're here, baby. You will love your mommy. I love her so very much. There's no one like her. She's sweet, kind, and quite sarcastic. I bet you'll get her wit. Just what I need…a house full of smart asses. But I wouldn't have it any other way."

Edward was silent for a moment before he continued. "I can't wait for you to come out. There's so much I want to show you…teach you. The piano sounds like a good place to start, baby." Then Edward started naming every key on the piano. When he started to lecture our child on how to read sheet music I ran my hand through his hair to alert him to my presence.

"Hey," I whispered. My eyes were tearing up at the sight of Edward talking to my stomach.

"Hey, love. You're awake," Edward placed one last kiss on my stomach before pulling himself up and wrapping me in his arms, placing a sweet, gentle kiss to my lips. That silly grin has become a permanent fixture on his face and I told him so.

"What do you expect, love? You're going to be a mommy, and me? Well, I'm going to be a Daddy." Edward said that word with such reverence and awe that I was shocked. He was really in this with me no matter what. He wanted to be a part of this even if…that…bastard…was the father.

We were going to be parents.

We were going to be…oh shit!

"My birth control!" I yelled.

"I know love. The bastard messed with them…that is the best explanation for everything. He probably got placebos from the hospital and replaced your pills. I wish I could say I was upset about that, but then we wouldn't have this little one." Edward ran his hands over my stomach lovingly. "I do regret what he did to you because he was trying to get you pregnant."

Yes…as much as I hated to admit it to myself and say it…Mike did…rape me. I didn't want to have sex with him that night and he forced me…he was so rough and mean. I didn't deserve that kind of treatment…no one does. But I was concerned about how long I have been pregnant…I've still been taking the birth control pills.

"Edward, I meant…I've still been taking the birth control pills. Don't they hurt the baby if you keep taking them? We don't know how long I've been pregnant…"

He kissed my lips and then pulled me to him. As he sighed into my hair he said, "We are going to get both you and this baby of ours checked out. We will make sure the both of you are alright and we will see how far along you are."

I nodded and then my mind started wondering.

I'm…pregnant.

I'm going to be a mother.

A mother.

And Edward's going to be a…

Fuck.

Panic set in as I stared up at Edward. I got the feeling from the way he was acting…that he was in this with me…but I needed to hear him say…I had to know that without a shadow of a doubt…he wants both me and this baby…no matter who the father turns out to be.

"Edward," his grip tightened on me as the panic in my voice registered in his ears. "What if…what if…" I couldn't finish my sentence.

"Doesn't matter, love." Edward smiled at me.

What?

"What?"

"You heard me. This child is at least half you, and that's all that matters. As far as I'm concerned, this is our child. And no one is taking my family from me. If by some small chance our baby shares any genetics with that bastard…he won't be getting near our baby anytime soon.

When we get home, I am calling Seth and Leah…and Fucknewton will be under surveillance 24/7. With everything he's pulled and whatever Seth and Leah find out, that bastard won't stand a chance in any court of law."

Edward meant every damn word. I could see it in his eyes. Edward did not care if he was the biological father or not, DNA does not mean everything.

I thought back to how often I had slept with my soon-to-be-ex since I had gotten back with Edward. Once…twice at the most. Odds were that this baby was very much Edward's. My heart swelled at the thought of that probability.

"Mike picked up my last prescription of birth control from the hospital pharmacy for me."

That's when he did the switch. Mike had been pestering me about going off the pill. The day after our outing to the nightclub my prescription ran out and Mike had picked up my refill, leaving it on the counter by the coffee pot for me.

"He never picked up my pills for me. He said he wouldn't aid in the prevention of conceiving his child." We were both silent for a moment as we absorbed all of this new information.

The birth control debacle.

The bastard and his obsession with getting me pregnant.

That asshole wouldn't get anywhere near our baby.

I smiled at Edward. "We're going to be parents," I whispered. My grin suddenly matched Edward's.

EPOV

Saturday: October 28, 2008

Bella was released from the hospital after we had a little chat with Alice's OBGYN and set up appointments. Alice was vibrating with excitement when we told her and Jasper the news.

"I'm going to be an auntie!" Alice squealed.

"How's the baby?" Bella asked, referring to Alice's little bun in the oven.

"Just fine, like I told Jasper before being dragged here." Alice wrapped her arm around her stomach, sighing happily. "Bella, we're going to be pregnant together! This will be so exciting!" Jasper chuckled from behind the wheel.

"Yeah Edward, we're going to be making chocolate chip mint ice cream and pickle runs at three in the morning together. We will be passing each other in the grocery store aisles in the middle of the night brother." I grinned at my brother-in-law.

"Gladly, bro, gladly." I was actually excited to take care of Bella during her pregnancy. I couldn't wait to start tending to all of her needs. Which trimester is it again when they get incredibly horny?

Alice was chattering away to Emmett on the phone, telling him to get his and Rosalie's ass over to their house so we could have a pow-wow. Alice, bless her soul, was keeping her mouth shut tight about our news, letting us be the ones to tell them. We could all tell that it was extremely hard for her.

There really was no point in keeping it quiet. It would probably be in our best interest if all of our family knew what was going on every step of the way with us. We still needed to have a confrontation with the bastard. We need all the protection and support we can get. I think Emmett said it best yesterday before he and Rose left for the night.

"You don't mess with the family," my brother spouted off in a bad New York accent.

Truer words were never spoken. We Cullens…stick together. You mess with one…you mess with them all.

We finally made it home to find Rose and Emmett in the kitchen making lunch.

"How in the world did you get in here?" I asked as Rose handed me a bowl of pasta salad to take to the patio table.

"Good thing I have my monkey man. He can get into anywhere…and luckily…your sister leaves her bedroom window open all the time," Rose smiled, slapping Emmett on the ass as he passed towards the back patio with a stack of chicken salad sandwiches on croissants.

"I don't even want to know." Bella muttered, leaning into me as we made our way outside. Surprisingly, Alice found the thought of Emmett climbing the side of the house to reach her open bedroom window hilarious and couldn't find it in herself to be upset. Jasper being Jasper just chuckled while shaking his head, expecting nothing less.

"So what is this big news?" Emmett asked as we all sat down to eat.

Bella glanced at me and the goofy smile that I had on my face earlier in the day was immediately back in place.

"Bella and I are going to be parents." Rose jumped from her seat across from me and ran around the table, tackling Bella in a hug. Emmett started laughing his ass off, falling out of his chair.

"I'm going to be an aunt again! Oh Bella, congrats!" Rose hugged Bella in a death grip, refusing to let go of her. The scene was chaotic.

"Dude…you….Jasper…grocer…" Emmett was gasping for air. Everyone else was laughing at the way Emmett was laughing.

"Help!" Bella's voice called from somewhere in Rosalie's bosom.

I quickly rescued the mother of my child from the killer breasts of Rose, which caused Emmett to laugh harder.

"Emmett!" Bella yelled, getting his attention. Finally my brother calmed down enough to speak.

"Sorry, but dude. Just think about it, you and Jazz at the grocery store at two in the freakin' morning together! I can just see it now. You two are gonna suffer for the next few months!" Bella rolled her eyes at him. "Seriously though, congrats." Emmett thought for a moment before growing serious. "What about…"

"It doesn't' matter if he's the 'sperm donor' or not. And we're not telling the bastard anything. He doesn't need to know. He'd only cause trouble," Bella said that with such conviction, such finality in her voice that I had chills.

"Good choice," Rose nodded before adding, "and remind me not to mess with Momma Bear."

Somehow, life was finally coming together for us.

Mike POV

Saturday: October 28, 2008

Bella had yet to call. That conniving, deceiving bitch! She was going to get it when she came home.

"Mike you fucking bastard!" I heard my neighbor yelling at my front door. I set down the bottle of Scotch and ripped the front door open to face Tanya.

"What the fuck do you want Tanya?!"

Tanya slapped me square in the face. What the hell is this bitch's problem?

"That's for not controlling your whore! Edward is leaving me! ME! He can't fucking leave me! I'm Tanya fucking Cullen!"

"Wait…Are they back?" I ignored the sting of my face, seeing nothing but red.

"Yes you moron! They're staying at that damn pipsqueak's house! Fucking little whore! I hate her almost as much as I hate your fucking wife!!" Tanya pushed past me and into the living room, grabbing the bottle of Scotch as she flopped down.

I knew she had been fucking around on me. I saw the way those two looked at each other. You would have to be a complete moron to miss they way the gaped at each other or were together all of the time for stupid reasons.

Tanya caught me in a very compromising position. Once she knew of my extramarital activities, she came to me with her suspicions about our spouses. I really didn't care that Bella was cheating on me but I needed her to be the doting wife just a little longer. Since Tanya had dirt on me…I couldn't exactly tell her no when she asked me to help her ruin the torrid affair between our little lovebirds.

So the plan was…switch Bella's birth control…get her knocked up by me…and then I could get my baby and leave her ass. Well that was my plan. Tanya felt that if I timed it right and got Bella pregnant with my baby…then Fuckward would dump her ass and Bella would want to stay with me forever because of our child. There was no way that was going to happen. I've never planned to stay with Bella forever. But right now I had other problems.

That whore was back and she hadn't bothered to call me. She also hadn't come home. Fuck…she was going to pay for this! I would be damned if she would do this shit to Mike Newton! I was going to go pay her and her lover a little visit.

"Don't even think it Newton. You show up over there and I wouldn't put it past that Civil War loving bastard to take his gun and shoot your ass. They've circled the fucking wagons or some shit like that, protecting those fuckers. Don't you worry though," Tanya chugged down a hit of Scotch, "I've got a plan. I'm going to take that whore out and get my Edward back."

I scoffed before sitting across from her in the recliner. "You want that fucker back?"

"No," she seethed, "I want that fucker to pay. He's going to wish he never crossed Tanya fucking Cullen!"

Just then my phone rang. It was my baby's personalized ringtone.

"Baby," I sighed into the phone.

"I've got news for you sugar." My baby had such a soothing voice that calms me instantly.

"Right now isn't a good time. That whore is back and she has not come home yet. And it's confirmed that she is with Cullen. His wife just got here and told me that she saw them and Edward told her he's leaving her to be with Bella."

"Well…then this is some information you're probably going to be interested in babe. She came to the hospital and had blood drawn. I ran the test myself. The bitch is pregnant."

All was silent. Tanya was chattering away but I couldn't hear her. Nothing else mattered except the fact that it worked. That whore was pregnant!

"Really?" I asked.

"Really…she came in under the name of Bella Cullen. I passed by the examination room when I was collecting specimens. Sure enough there was our incubator with that whipping boy of her's. The name on the chart was Cullen, Bella. It's her and she has our baby."

Our baby…I loved the sound of…

"Wait. She's been dicking around with that fucker. How do we know it's mine?" The chatter coming from Tanya's polluted trap stopped mid-sentence.

"I heard them make an appointment with the OBGYN and they mentioned that they would need a paternity test. In a couple months they'll be able to check. I don't think that fucker cares though. He had that fatherly glow about him…the glow that you should have, baby. Anyway, we do all the DNA tests in the county at my hospital. Their tests will come through here. I'll know before they do baby." I could hear the smile in my baby's voice.

"Good…because I have to be honest…I want us to have our child…but I am not going to raise that fucker's kid! I want my baby…our baby. I want it to be half of me at least." We spoke for a few more minutes before hanging up.

"What the FUCK is that about?!" Tanya screamed.

"The whore is pregnant." If the timing was right the last time we were together…should have done the trick. I knew that bitch's cycle better than she did…so I think my timing was accurate.

"Whose baby is it? It better not be Edward's!! I will kill them both!! I will kill her and their little demon spawn!" Tanya screeched.

"Don't fucking know yet bitch! But I'll know before them…and just a warning Tanya…you need to watch yourself…because if it's my kid that wench is carrying…you better not fucking lay one hand on her! Do you understand me?" Tanya stared at me, wild eyed.

She ignored me. I really hated this skank.

"That's it!" Tanya whispered before taking off out the front door and heading back over to her house.

Now all I had to do was sit back and wait. Let the bitch be with that fucker. The child is mine…I knew that it was…and me and baby will be off to Mexico in nine months. If that fucker tries to stop me…well we just won't be returning from our get away any time soon.

Tanya POV

Saturday: October 28, 2008

I…was…seething! I hated all of them. I did not work so hard to become a Cullen to have that home wrecking whore come back and take it away from me now!

During my senior year of high school, my family moved from Alaska to Seattle. I was asked out by a lot of boys…and said yes to several of them. All throughout high school…I was looking for that one guy…the one who was going to go somewhere and make a name for his self…and wouldn't mind me tagging along for the ride.

One day while Kate and I were shopping in Seattle…this pimple faced boy…Eric something or other…got the nerve to come over and ask me to attend his senior prom with him. Kate and I laughed about it and she encouraged me to say yes. What could it hurt right?

Kate also pointed out that I could make this boy's wet dreams come true by saying yes and then I could just go with him…and find another guy to ditch him for.

So I was sweet…and told him that sure I would go with him. He said he had another friend named Tyler that didn't have a date. I offered up Kate to be his date. She was not pleased with that.

We were livid to discover on the actual prom night that this stupid school we were going to wasn't even in Seattle. It was in this little hick town called Forks. Who the hell would name a town after cutlery? We were so above this shit!

Later on I would be very glad that I attended this prom with Eric what's-his-face. It was there at this Podunk school prom that I would see my future husband.

The only problem was…he was there with a date…more than a date it would appear. The girl he was with attached herself to him all night. He didn't know that anyone else was even in the fucking room. It was disgusting! They did not take their eyes away from one another all night…and they made out whenever the teachers were not looking.

And to top it all off…they left early! So I spent the night getting all of the information I could about one…Edward Cullen. I was very happy with everything that I found out about this hunk of man. He was no boy…he was a god!

I wanted him more than I wanted life! It was then that I set out to make him mine. Bella Swan would never know what hit her. As long as Kate and I fucked Tyler and Eric…they would do whatever we wanted.

We made sure they walked around their school planting seeds of doubt into both of the young couple's minds. They had to break up for college…that was the only way I could get what I wanted. From what I could find out…they were inseparable…so they absolutely could not go to the same college.

Once Edward made his decision to go to UCLA and Bella made her decision to go to Purdue…I was thrilled!

So…I decided to go to UCLA and Kate went to Purdue. Daddy worked his magic to make sure Kate's new roomy was none other than Isabella Swan.

Everything just came together from there. I spent as much time as I could getting to know Edward…getting him to forget about Bella. The night she called and I fed her those lies…things could not have gone better if I had planned it that way.

Then it was Kate's turn on her end…to encourage Bella to change her cell phone number and just leave all of the Cullens where they belonged…in her past.

It took me forever to get him to stop moping about losing the fucking love of his life. I was so sick of hearing it over and over again. I knew he only proposed to me because he was pissed off about never getting Bella back and he felt like he had to settle.

But guess what? I didn't fucking care! I would be a Cullen no matter what! I am a Cullen now…and that fucking bitch is not going to take that away from me…I would rather see her dead first!

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