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10/14/2022
Chapter 23
EPOV
Two weeks – that's how much longer we had until Bella was due. She was getting more miserable by the minute and swore up and down that she was the size of Blue Whale, or she was about to give birth to a Blue Whale. It changes from day to day.
I didn't think she was very big at all. I think she's absolutely beautiful pregnant. It looks good on her, but it didn't matter how much I told her I love her and that she's the most beautiful woman in the world to me, she still felt like she was the size of a Good Year Blimp. She takes my breath away regardless of what she thinks. My wife's belly was all baby, and I knew that our little Avery was going to be so small that she'd fit in the palm of my hand. Bella's only gained 18 pounds. That's less than what is recommended. I thought she was underweight when we met, and the little extra weight looks really good on her. I knew she'd get right back to her normal exercise as soon as she gets the go ahead from her doctor. I'd have to make sure to express how much I love the extra pounds on her.
We were having dinner at my parents' house. My dad wanted to throw some food on the grill to make things easier for the women. Everyone was coming...even David. He finished his chemo and was able to travel. I was still a little reluctant about inviting him, but Bella insisted that it would be common ground for everyone to get to know him. She had called him the night she received his latest letter, but not before she called her brother. At first, James was livid, but the more Bella talked to him, the more he calmed and saw reason. He was adamant about not speaking to David, but when Bella said she was going to give him a chance, James eased up and decided to do the same. Him and his family were in town, as well, and would be coming to dinner. I think I was more excited about seeing my beautiful little niece, Maddie, and I couldn't wait to see her. She was absolutely adorable.
With not having too much to do around work, considering the guys from the team were only coming in for small practices and working out in the gym, I usually left work early. I made sure to have dinner on the stove and cooking for Bella when she came home. She always greatly appreciated it and so did I. Well, my dick appreciated it because she was still quite horny, and I was happy to get what I could before Avery was born. I wasn't sure how her hormones were going to affect her once she was cleared to have sex, but I sure as hell hoped she still has the same drive that she has now. I was never deprived when it came to me being fulfilled in the bedroom.
With today being Friday, I decided to order dinner for us instead of cook. Bella was craving pasta this week, so I got baked Ziti with garlic bread and side salads. The delivery girl just left before Bella came walking through the door. "Mmm...That smells delicious."
She walked up and wrapped her arms around me. "You ready to eat now?"
"Yeah, just let me wash up. My feet are killing me. They're so swollen that I look like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man."
I looked down at her feet and sure enough, they were swollen, but not as much as she was describing. She was wearing sandals and you could see where the straps were cutting into her feet. "I'll rub your feet after dinner, okay."
"Please, I'll love you forever," she said, rising up on her toes to kiss me.
I smiled down at her. "You'll love me regardless whether I rub your feet or not."
"That I will." She kicked her shoes off by the door. "I wish I could take a bath. The doctor told me not to take anymore until after the baby's born because my water could break and I wouldn't know if I were submerged under water."
"How about I shower with you and you can sit on the bench while I wash you? That's the least I could do; I did knock you up," I suggested, placing a kiss on her head before swatting her ass as she walked away from me.
"You're such a pervert," she said, teasingly. "But I'll take you up on that."
"Good, now go wash up and I'll plate the food," I said, turning to go into the kitchen.
I had the plates ready with our food when she walked in. I was pouring us some green tea when she sat down. "Have you talked to James yet? I mean, about the house?"
"No, we're talking tomorrow when we're at my parents. We're looking at being moved in before Christmas," I said while sitting down and picking up my fork. "We'll be able to celebrate Christmas in our new home with Avery. She's already spoiled and she's not even born yet. I think your dad's gonna be the one spoiling her most."
Bella chuckled. "I think you're right. I'm sure he and mom would've had more kids if she didn't have to have a hysterectomy. He loves kids so much, if you couldn't tell."
"He'll be there tomorrow, right?" I asked, picking up my napkin and wiping my face.
Bella nodded, picking up her glass and taking a sip of her tea. "Yeah, he just got back into town. He was gone on another secret mission. He's almost like Buzz Light-year in that sense."
"Honey, your dad's not an astronaut. He's more like Tommy Lee Jones in U.S Marshals. Which is a bad-ass movie if you haven't seen it? Your dad reminds me so much of that movie." I glanced up at Bella as I stuck another bite of food in my mouth. She was scrunching up her face in discomfort. "You okay?"
"Yeah, my back's killing me. I just can't get comfortable in this chair," she explained, adjusting herself, and stretching to try and get the catch out of her back.
"We can sit on the couch if you want. That might be more comfortable," I suggested, but changed my mind and grabbed our plates. "C'mon, we can watch some TV while we eat."
With no argument from her, she grabbed our drinks and followed me into the living room. We got settled and started eating again. I switched the TV on. "No sports please; The Learning Channel or something."
I clicked on the guide to see what was on and came across the movie Major League. "How about a compromise? A movie about sports?"
"That's fine. I love Rene Russo and a younger Charlie Sheen." Then she chuckled. "That's funny, Rene and Charlie...my mom and dad are famous."
I shook my head. "I think you're delirious, babe."
"Oh, kiss a butt; it was funny," she chastised, smacking my arm. "You're just jealous that you didn't think of it."
I wiggled my eyebrows at her. "I'll do more than kiss your butt if you'd let me."
"I bet you would, but no, not gonna happen while I'm pregnant. My ass remains exit only. After the first time you stuck your dick in my ass, it felt like you ripped me a new asshole. I swear it felt like you were shoving a steel rod up my ass. You just don't realize how big your dick really is." She said all that without a smile, nor taking a breath. She was serious and meant business. I hoped she'd let us try one more time like she said we could. In due time, I'm sure. We have plenty of time ahead of us to experiment with each other.
"Babe, my dick is a steel rod when it comes to you. Besides, it fits in your pussy just fine, and thank you for the big ego boost. Guys love to hear shit like that," I said, leaning over and kissing her on the cheek. "How's your back? Better sitting over here?"
She nodded. "Yeah, just achy now. I can't believe we only have two more weeks left."
"I know," I said, leaning over to put my mouth right by her stomach. "Avery Louise, take it easy on mommy and I'll buy you anything you want."
"Don't tell her that or she'll come out demanding a canary yellow Porsche," Bella said, squashing any ideas of bribing our daughter.
The next day, Bella woke up moaning and groaning about her back hurting worse. I told her we didn't have to go to my parents house, but she assured me over and over that she'd be fine and not to worry too much. She wanted to see everyone because she knew once Avery was born, it would be a while before she'd want to be out and about. I didn't want to argue with her because, even though I knew her body very well, she knew it better.
Before we got ready to leave, I massaged her lower back real good. She said it helped, but still felt twinges of pain every so often. That had been the only pains she was complaining about since the day before and I was concerned with whether or not we needed to head to the hospital. She just kept telling me that she'd know when she was in labor and would let me know when it was time. She swore it was the way Avery was pressing down on everything inside her body, so she asked for a pain patch and took some Tylenol to help with the pain.
We arrived at my parents' house around four o'clock. Everyone was already there. David was sitting quietly at the table on the screened in back porch. Renee was sitting with him, keeping him company. Apparently, she also decided to give him a second chance because life was too short to live with anger and hold grudges against people. They appeared to be having a pleasant conversation before they noticed that Bella and I had arrived.
Bella went directly to them and took a seat next to her mom. David stood up and, hurriedly, pulled her chair out for her. "Hi, Isabella, it's really great to see you and pregnancy suits you; you look beautiful. Just like your mother."
"Thanks David, it's good to see you, too. I'm glad you could make it," Bella replied, then turned toward me. "David, this is my husband, Edward."
David smiled widely at me. He nodded his head and stood up, extending his hand to me. "Yes, I know all about the infamous Edward Cullen, sports wise, and have been following your team this year. You're doing really well with those kids. You're a really good coach."
"Thank you. I try my best. We had two losses last go around, but hopefully we can change that next season," I said, sitting down next to Bella and turning my attention to her mom. "Renee, it's good to see you."
"Hi, Edward. David and I were just talking about how exciting it is about the baby. A little less than two weeks and it's time for my nameless granddaughter to be born," Renee said with a huge smile on her face. Bella had told me that Rosalie knew what we are naming our baby, but no one else knew. They wouldn't know until after she's born.
Bella spoke up next, adjusting herself in her chair. She winced a little as she tried to find a comfortable position. "Mom, she has a name. You'll know when she's born."
"Are you okay, Isabella? You seem uncomfortable?" David asked her as he looked at her curiously.
"I'm fine. Just having some back pain. I think she's lying on my spine," Bella replied as she glanced over her shoulder when we heard Emmett announce his arrival. Rosalie came wobbling in behind him with both of her hands pushing into her back as she made her way over to the table. "God, Rose, you think you could get any bigger?"
"Shut your face! You don't even look like you're nine months pregnant. More like six if you ask me," Rosalie said, sitting down across from me.
All introductions were made with David and conversation carried on smoothly. Bella and Rosalie stayed put at the table. Emmett and I brought them their food and drinks. Charlie had graced us with his presence and was now amongst the rest of us. He didn't talk much, but wasn't rude. He had his eyes planted on his daughter who continued to squirm in her chair.
Rosalie had gotten up to head to the bathroom, so Emmett and I took a few minutes to catch up with each other and compare pregnant wife stories. We were standing in the kitchen when both Bella and Rosalie screeched our names.
"EDWARD!"
"EMMETT!"
Emmett went one way and I went the other to see what was going on. When I ran to where Bella was sitting, she looked shocked and scared all at the same time. "What's wrong? Why'd you yell for me?"
"My water just broke." My face paled before I was knocked completely off my feet when Emmett came barreling through the back door.
He looked white as a ghost. "Rosie's water broke!"
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