WHO'S THE FATHER BELLA?


3rd Person POV

When Bella woke up the next morning, she was sort of out of it. She had the most peculiar dream last night. She dreamed of Paul. She dreamed that she was wrapped up in his arms and he was making sweet love to her, kissing her and making her feel so beautiful. When she went into the bathroom and saw her reflection, she was surprised. Her cheeks were flushed and her lips were swollen, but she had no idea why.

Bella had just got in the shower when Leah Clearwater pulled up outside. She was determined to attend this luncheon with Bella and her leeches. Walking through the front door Leah was hit with the strong pungent smell of the herbs her mother made for Bella. It masked Paul's scent and made her smell like pack. Heh, just wait till those leeches get a whiff.

Bella was startled when she saw Leah sitting in the lounge area. She had just finished getting dressed and checking her phone messages. She had received a message from Leah asking to join her for the luncheon.

"Jesus, Leah. You scared the heck out of me," Bella gasped.

Leah chuckled, "sorry."

"So what's up," Bella asked.

"I was thinking we could go to that luncheon together," Leah smiled awkwardly.

"Sure," Bella chuckled.

"So you got the gift basket from mom," Leah pointed out.

"Yes. I'll have to thank her," Bella replied politely.

Bella cooked breakfast for her and Leah. They spent most of the morning chatting about plans for the baby. Bella even confessed her feelings about everything. How she was worried about Edward rejecting her. And most importantly how she hasn't heard from Edward since the day of her insemination. It was strange because he usually would find a way to contact her no matter what.

Bella was washing up and getting ready to go when Sue stopped by.

"Hello Bella. I brought you some morning sickness remedies and more prenatal vitamins," Sue greeted.

"Thank you Sue. Leah and I are just heading out for a lunch date," Bella replied, smiling.

"You two have fun. I have to stop and drop off lunch for Charlie," Sue called heading out the door.

Bella was nervous about this luncheon. She was worried about their reaction to her getting pregnant the first round. It was a fifty-fifty shot. Obviously Rose was going to be excited but Bella wasn't sure how Alice would take it. After all she had picked a native American donor with green eyes.

The drive to the restaurant in Port Angeles went quicker than she would have liked. Leah wasn't much for conversation lately either. When they entered, Bella was surprised that Alice was no where to be seen. Rose greeted the two with gritted teeth.

"Where's Alice," Bella asked.

"She's getting your gift," Rose replied. "While she is not here, you should know that she told Edward everything. The pregnancy, the insemination, how you haven't been home since the morning of your consultation, everything. Bella, she said that your future disappeared and Edward didn't take it very well. He's angry with you," Rose confessed.

Bella sat frozen, it felt as if her blood had run cold. She was suddenly nauseous and needed to get out of there. Leah jumped into action guiding her to the restroom.

"It was supposed to be a surprise," Bella sobbed.

"I'm sorry B. I wish there was some way to help," Leah replied rubbing her back.

"Alice is here," Rose called into the restroom.

"C'mon what's the worse that can happen," Leah said.

Bella rinsed her mouth and headed out to sit at the table. Alice let out a low growl at Leah.

"What's the mutt doing here," Alice snarled.

"I was invited by my bestie," Leah snapped, a sarcastic smile stretched across her face.

"Stop. Both of you. I'd like to have someone to eat with thank you Alice," Bella whispered harshly.

"Fine. I have good news and bad news for after we are done here," Alice smirked, raising a brow in both Bella and Leah's direction.

Rose's brow furrowed at the tone Alice used. She was seemingly uptight about something. Bella and Leah ordered their meals and talked animatedly about more baby plans. Anytime the Cullen house was brought up, Alice scoffed and chuckled darkly. Finally Bella was stuffed. She didn't know if she had ever eaten so much before.

"So, good or bad first," Alice asked as she pretend to sip her wine.

"Good?" Bella asked, her stomach twisting.

"Well, good news is, Edward is returning early," Alice smirked.

"What's the bad news," Bella whispered.

"He wants you moved out before his return," she laughed lightly at revealing that.

"What!?" Bella exclaimed.

"He wants to know why your future disappeared and it's quite obvious. Especially since I can smell it all over you. Really Isabella, did you think some herbs would hide the fact that you're pregnant with a wolf pup," Alice looked at Bella with disgust.

"What? I don't know what you're talking about," Bella whimpered.

"Oh please. You reek of one of those mutts. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't use a donor at all," her voice dripping with malice.

Bella was in tears now. Leah sat frozen unknowing what to do. The fortune telling leech wasn't wrong about it being a pup, but still.

"Edward refuses to raise a dog as his own child. So if you like I'll let Rose pack your things for you tonight and deliver it to your fathers old house. I understand it's not in use. Unfortunately Esme has demanded that you be given enough money to set you up for life," she replied smiling sarcastically.

"Alice, how do you know all of this," Rose asked in horror.

"Easy. I smelled her before she entered the restaurant. A quick phone call to Edward was all it took. He would have been happier had the baby not been a wolf. Though I hardly knew you had it in you Bella," Alice smirked with a wink.

"Alice you know it's completely anonymous. I don't even get to know the fathers name or what he looks like," Bella was becoming hysterical. Rose ran to her side trying to calm her down.

"You need to calm down Bella. Stress isn't good for the baby," Rose cooed.

"Well you should have let your best friend smell the sample. I'm sure it would have been noticeable," Alice said standing. She threw a few 20's down to tip the waiter.

Bella's mind was going a mile a minute. Paul had been there, didn't he smell anything off. Did one of the pack donate sperm? Is this why the pack had been acting funny since her insemination a few weeks ago. Oh God which pack member donated? Who's the father Bella? She wondered in a panic.

Then it dawned on her. There's only one wolf who would donate to continue his line because his imprint was happily married. Paul! It had to be, nothing else made sense. Although, Embry could have as well since he was so sure he wasn't ever going to imprint.

"Leah, take me back to Billy's. Rose, I'll meet you tomorrow at the treaty line with my belongings," Bella replied. "I'll let you know if the location changes, Rose."

Rose nodded and gave her big hug. Leah assisted Bella back to her car, insisting on driving, and sped back to the reservation.

"I changed my mind. Take me to Paul's," Bella gasped.

Leah gulped and nodded turning around and heading to Paul's place. He was going to jump to conclusions and assume the worst.

Paul was bent over under the hood of his car covered in grease when Leah squealed to a hault. He was shirtless in a pair of jeans and work boots. He stood grabbing the red grease rag and started making his way towards the car. He froze when he saw the look on Bellas face as she jumped out and headed straight for him.

"You knew? Didn't you?" She demanded crossing her arms.

"Knew what Swan," he asked eyeing Leah.

"That you're the donor. You knew this whole time and didn't tell me," her voice was getting louder.

Shit! What did Leah tell her? He looked at her in question, she just shook her head looking at Bella with a pained expression.

"Swan, I need you to take a deep breath and start over. Slower this time," he said grasping her shoulders.

"The donor I picked. It was you this whole time and you knew. You knew, didn't you?" Tears were falling down her cheeks now.

Paul pulled her in for a hug.He could definitely work with this. Maybe she doesn't ever have to know. Yeah, that's safer. Maybe I'll tell her on our ten year anniversary. He looked at Leah and raised a brow. She shrugged in response.

"Ahem. Yes, Swan I knew. I didn't want to say anything because I thought you'd change your mind and pick someone else," he said calmly.

Bella hugged him tighter and began to sob. She just lost the love of her life for a second time and he didn't even have the decency to say it to her face.

"I'm glad it's you Paul. I don't think I would be able to handle this alone if it was someone else," her voice was muffled against his sweaty chest.

"The offer is still available," he whispered.

"I don't want you taking me in just because I'm pregnant with your child Paul," she pulled back to look up at him. He had a thoughtful expression trying to decide if he should tell her how he felt.

"Isabella, I want you to stay with me. Even if you chose another donor, I would still offer you anything. You have no idea how I feel about you. I hope to tell you someday when you're ready but my offer will always be available," he replied with conviction.

There was a long silence as Bella thought it over thoroughly.

"Okay fine, Paul. I'd like to accept your offer," she whispered with a nod. He hugged her tight before she could see the tears in his eyes. He felt like the luckiest man on earth.

"The blonde Barbie will be meeting her at the treaty line with her belongings, tomorrow. The fortune telling leech must've lied or something, but it seems her husband has requested a divorce," Leah chimed.

"I'll get Sam and we can meet together. We'll figure everything out later. We have the bonfire tonight, let's relax before shit hits the fan," Paul whispered low enough for only Leah to hear. She nodded.

"I'll go gather her belongings from Billy's and head over to Sam's. I'll see you two tonight," and with that she was off.

Paul scooped Bella up and cradled her close to him. He took her to his bedroom and tucked her in his bed, and started to leave.

"Stay," she cried. "Please."

Paul slid into the bed and pulled her close. She fell asleep quickly as he laid there deep in thought. This was too easy. He already won. There's obviously a catch. He thought as he too drifted off to sleep.