Chapter 28

Bella POV May

After a nice nap, we got dressed in our dark clothing, which i was not used to wearing. I liked brighter colors. I had chosen a black dress that had spaghetti straps and ended just under my knees with a small slit on each side. Edward wore some black slacks with a navy button up and a black tie with a black suit jacket.

I applied a small amount of makeup on and straightened my hair still trying to cover up my scar. It was almost fully healed and my hair is so long it covered it like a under cut, so thankfully I didn't have to see it at all. Edward said it looked cool, but I don't see it the way he can.

Edward got dressed faster then me and went downstairs to find me something to eat so I didn't get sick. We have found that if I eat something light around the time I get sick it normally helps a lot. Please Edward and my doctors say I'm to small and need to be eating more meals a day. But it's hard when you run a business and have a three year old to chase around.

Once I decide I looked at least somewhat decent I left the bathroom in search of my sexy boyfriend. "Edward. Are you in here" I said aloud as I walked at of the bathroom. The room was quiet and empty so he must still be downstairs. Since I was alone, at least for now, I sit down and called Esme, it was 5:30 here so it must be 2:30 there.

Hello

Hi, Esme. It's Bella

Oh hi, Bella. How is the trip going. I hope your flight went well

It did, thank you. We have pretty much just eaten and slept but so far so good.

She, laughed and called Oliver's name.

I am sure you must wish to speak with him. He's been, asking for you guys.

Aww, my poor baby. I would love to talk with him for a bit.

I chuckled hearing Oliver's excited. There was so air rushing then Oliver's voice filled my ear.

Hi mommy!

Hello, sweet boy. Are you having a good time?

Yeah, I just wish you and daddy was here with me.

I know honey. I wish we were there too. We will be home early Tuesday so just a few more days. I know you can do it my big strong guy.

I'm your big strong guy, mommy?

Of course you are son. You always will be.

Thanks mommy! I was kinda sad when you were gone.

That's okay, I was sad too.

My eyes snapped to the door as Edward walked in. His eyes trailed down my dress down to my small black heels and licked his lips before shooting me a sexy ass smirk. Asshole, he knows what that does to me.

Me and nana are making cookies for Gramps's work. She is saving some for us too!

Edward eyes lit up hearing Oliver's voice and moved to sit next to me.

That's so cool! What kind of cookies baby?

Peanuts butter! It was Daddy's favorite when he was little.

Edward nodded, a small smile on his lips.

Wow, well you will have to try and save some huh?

I will try, but they will probably be very yummy so I might just eat them all.

You probably will, you little Cookie Monster.

Can I talk to daddy.

Of course.

I hit speaker phone and handed it over to Edward.

Hey buddy.

Daddy!! I miss you.

Edward laughed, his eyes meeting mine for a moment.

I miss you too, son. You having fun with Nana and Gramps?

Yepers! We is making peanut butter cookies. Nana said those were your favorite.

Nana is right. I llllooovvveee peanut butter cookies.

I will try and save you some, but no promises daddy.

Don't worry about it buddy. I will have mommy make me some cookies. Hers a better.

Edward Anthony Cullen.

We both laughed at Esme voice.

Sorry, ma. Just stating the facts.

Daddy, that's not nice.

Sorry Ollie. I won't say anything about your nana.

Good. I have to go daddy, we gots cookies to make.

Okay buddy. Love you and miss you son Here's mommy.

Love and miss you daddy.

Edward hands me the phone back and lays back into the couch wrapping his arm around me.

Hey, baby. It's mommy. I wanted to say bye and I love you.

I love you too mommy. Bye bye.

Iended the call, rest back with Edward,placing a kiss on his lips. "I love you, Edward" he smiled, giving me another kiss. "I love you too, my Bella. So much"

~~~~~~~~OCF~~~~~~~~

After some cuddling we met with Emmett and Rose down at the lobby and got another XL Uber. The last thing I want to do is cram into a small car with two large men. No way. "You guys ready?" Emmett asked with a big smile, both of his dimples showing. "We're ready bother bear"

Edward grabbed my hand and we waited outside for this car to show up. We were hoping it did not cancel like the first one did. We are already late. "Here he is" Edward said, pointing to the black SUV coming our way. We all piled in the same way we did the first time. Me and Edward in the very back row and Emmett and Rosalie in the row in front of us.

"Have you guys talked with Oliver?" Emmett asked, turning around in his seat to look at us. We nodded and I'm sure we shared the same goofy smiles on our faces. "Yeah, we called him right before we left. He was very busy making peanut butter cookies" Emmett loud laugh filled the car and I couldn't help but laugh with him. Looking over to Rosalie, it filled my heart to see the way she was looking at him. I could see she already loved him very much.

Once us Swans meet our forever, it doesn't take us long to fall and fall hard. Sue and dad dated for three months before they were engaged and got married three months after that and have been together for eleven years. Seth was only 5 years old when they got married. Sue's first husband Harry died when Seth was almost two, only a week away from his birthday and Harry had a heart attack while out hunting and since he was by himself, it took hours for someone to find him, but it was too late.

My dad helped Sue. He took her and the kids to their therapy appointments and we to all of Leah's dances and school plays. She was only 10 years old. During this time, my dad and Sue started falling for each other and once night something happened and they have been together ever since. They wanted to have more children together but sadly after Seth was born, Sue had some issues and had to have a full hysterectomy, leaving her unable to bear anymore children. Dad was fine with that. He had two and she had two so that's all they needed.

Edward fingers snapped in front of me making me jump and get out of my head. "Sorry. Are we here?" He nodded giving me a small peck. "Yep" he grabbed my hand and held me close as we walked into the beautiful church. "This place, is so pretty" the words came out just a whisper but everyone nodded, agreeing with me.

Phil met us in the foyer and with two bags in each of his hands. "Hello" his gravely voice rang out in the empty room. He had lost a lot of weight, since the last time I saw him. His face had was long with dark bags under his eyes. "Hey, Phil. You know Bella" he nodded. "This is her boyfriend, Edward Cullen and this is my beautiful Rosalie" rose stuck her hand out and softly shook Phil's hands. "Rosalie Hale. Nice to meet you" Phil looked a little shell shocked taking in Rosalie model like appearance.

"Nice to see you Phil" I said, reaching out and giving him a quick hug. "You have grown so much Isabella. How is your son?" I gave him an odd glance. "Renee, kept up with you both though social media. She even has birthday gifts and cards, she always wanted to send him, but never felt right about it" I felt a little put off that she has watched me and mom son from behind a screen his whole life, and not just apologized and been with us for real.

"Oh I see. He is well. Back home with his grandparents" Phil nodded, his ice blue eyes moving to Edward. "So this is the lucky guy?" Edward nodded, wrapping his arm around me. "That's me. I'm definitely blessed. I got the beautiful girl and the handsome son" I reached up and patted his cheek, loving the proud smile covering his face.

"Well, these are for you. You can wait to open them at your hotel if you would prefer. It's a bit personal" Phil said handing me and Emmett a black gift bag. It was small and looked to hold card and different papers. "Thank you" I said, looking over to Emmett, who was strangely quiet.

Phil lead us to a large room filled with couch and chairs, there was a table along the wall with water and fruits. In the alcove at the end of the room held the large table covered with a cloth and a dark brown casket laid on top. It was fully close with a beautiful set of flowers on top.

Edward and Rose moved to walk closer to the casket, but me and Emmett held back, not sure, what we should do. Our mother is laying dead in that casket. No longer moving. Her cheeks wouldn't have the redness that usually covered them. She wouldn't smell like her perfume or smile or laugh. Simply just lay and rest. Sleeping. She's just sleeping.

I held Edward hand tightly and moved closer to the now open casket. The woman who laid there barley resemble my mother. Her cheeks were sunken in so far you could now see her cheek bones. Her beautiful red hair and eyebrows now gone and a purple knitted hat rested on her head. She was wearing her favorite navy dress that now swallowed her small frame. Even her hands you could see every bone.

"Jesus" I whispered, my mom sagged against Edward, trying to keep myself together. "It's okay baby. You can't be strong all the time. You can let go" and that's just what I did. I sobbed against him. Letting everything out from the past month. Finally letting myself grieve for the loss of my mother. How could she leave me like this. I needed her. Why mom, why.

Sorry for no chapters the last few days, I just wasn't feeling it.

Till next time ~Jade