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I apologize for taking so long to post this chapter. My real life has been hectic over the summer.
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Bella: One week later:
"Who hired you?" Jasper asked Aro.
"You keep asking the same fucking question and I have yet told you the answer. When are you going to learn?" Aro spit.
We were in the basement of my parents' house. It had been the same thing for the past few days. The guys interrogating Aro, Jane, Logan, and Caius. Aro was tough to crack even after he saw that his son was being held in a cell. Actually, Aro seemed like he didn't even care that Caius was here. Jane on the other hand, gave us a reaction from Aro. I'd say I was surprised but I really wasn't.
I was sitting in the room but on the sideline. I was told by my father and Edward that I was to not participate in this particular activity. I could, however, give suggestions. We needed answers and these guys had them. If only there was something that they feared more than death. I leaned over to Emmett who was sitting next to me.
"Hey Pinky, is your mom up stairs?" I whispered to him.
"Uh. I think so. She was going over nursery plans with Rosie. Why do you ask?" Emmett answered.
"Aro doesn't seem to fear anyone in this room right now but what if." I stopped to take a breath. "What if we brought your mom down here? Your mom is one scary bitch when she is pissed off. I bet she could get them to talk. What do you think?"
"No shit? Yeah she is scary as hell. Old school Irish and shit." Emmett laughed while pulling out his phone and typed out a message. "She's on her way." Emmett said with a huge smile.
"Awesome." I laughed.
"What are you two up to?" Jake asked sitting on my other side.
"You'll see." I laughed again at the look on his face. He was about to say something when the door to the room we were in opened and there stood not only Esme but my mom as well.
"Emmett. Cad a theastaíonn mil uait? " Esme asked. (Emmett. What do you need honey?)
" Uh. Shíl Bella go mb'fhéidir go mbeifeá in ann na sciatháin seo a phlé le labhairt." Emmett said smiling over at me. (Uh. Bella thought that you might be able to get these shitheads to talk.)
" I ndáiríre? " Esme asked looking at me with her eyebrow raised. (Really?)
" Sea. Níl eagla ar aon duine sa seomra seo, ach ar an láimh eile, is fórsa tú le bheith san áireamh. " Emmett aswered shrugging. ("Yes. They aren't afraid of anyone in this room, but you on the other hand, are a force to be reckoned with.)
"Aontaím le Mam." Edward said. What I wouldn't give to know what they were saying. (I agree Mom.)
Esme looked between both her sons and back to me. A huge smile lit up her face and she said, "Cén fáth a shíl mé nach n-iarrfadh tú ar fad ort riamh. Tá sé ró-fhada ó fuair mé an cineál seo spraoi. " She clapped her hands. (Why I thought you all would never ask. It's been too long since I got to have this kind of fun.)
I leaned over and whispered to Emmett. "What the hell was that all about?"
He shrugged. "My mom basically said it was about time we asked her and that it's been a long time since she had this kind of fun. I don't know what the fuck she is talking about."
I laughed. "I wonder why my mom is here."
"That I don't know. I guess we will find out though." He answered.
I watched as the guys all made a way for Esme. Felix placed a chair on the floor in front of Aro, keeping it about ten feet away from him. Esme thanked him and took a seat. Felix and Emmett flanked her clearly ready to protect her should she need it. She just sat there and stared at Aro, seizing him up. Aro was getting nervous under her stare, which was a good thing.
"Aro. Do you know who I am exactly?" Esme asked. Her Irish accent came out very strong.
"Of course. You are Esme Cullen. Wife to Carlisle and mother to Emmett, Edward, and Alice Cullen." Aro answered trying to dazzle her with his smile which was having zero effect on her. It actually creeped me out a little.
"Of course you know that, but that is not what I asked. I asked if you knew exactly who I am?" Esme asked again in a calm tone.
"I'm not sure I follow what you mean." Aro answered nervously.
"Oh I am sure you do. My brothers are Eleazar and Alec Masen." Esme answered and smiled evilly when Aro's face drained of all color.
"Cazzo." I heard Jane whisper. Oh so she knows their names. Interesting. (Fuck)
"What was there dear?" Esme asked looking over at Jane. Jane refused to answer her. "Don't worry sweetie. You and I will talk in a little bit. I'm sure you will sing for me." Esme said smiling at Jane.
Yup. Esme is hands down the scariest woman I have ever meant. Aro wouldn't talk just yet so Esme turned her attention to Jane. Esme was right. Jane sang like she was in a choir which caused Aro to lose his shit. Esme barely even touched Jane and she screamed. Okay so barely was putting it mildly but come on, the bitch had it coming. Right? Jane was a mumbling through tears and spitting blood from her mouth and all Esme gave her was a few smacks and a punch thrown in here and there.
"Stop. Please just stop. I will tell you what I know. Just please stop hurting Jane." Aro whined.
"I'm listening." Esme said turning her attention to Aro as she sat back in her chair.
"I was hired by some guy from Washington state. He is out for revenge. Something about his daughter running out on their family only to marry some loser and move out to California." Aro said.
"Name. Do you have a name?" Esme asked.
"Uh. Tony maybe? No not Tony. Tony is a short version of his name. Uh. He's Italian. That I do know." Aro stumbled over his words not making a lick of sense.
It was the voice from the back of the room that we all looked to. I was shocked to see that it came from my mom. "Antonio Bruno. Is that the name of the guy who hired you?"
Aro looked over at her and nodded his head.
"Mamma del cazzo. Come mi ha trovato? Fanculo. Dobbiamo dirlo a Charlie adesso." My mother yelled looking scared. I have never seen that look on her face before. (Mother of fuck. How did he find me? Fuck. We need to tell Charlie now. )
" Mamma. Di che diavolo stai parlando?" Jasper asked walking over to her and placing his hand on her arm. ("Mom. What the hell are you talking about?)
She didn't see him. She only muttered five words and I felt my blood go cold. "My father has found me." She fainted but luckily Jasper caught her in his arms and turned to take her up stairs.
"Someone call my dad now." Jasper yelled out behind him.
I pulled out my phone and dialed my dad. "Get home now." I paused to listen to what my dad was saying. "Dad, listen to me. The club will have to wait. Make sure Carlisle is with you. No dad now. I am not asking you as VP. I am talking to you as your daughter. Mom needs you." I paused to listen to him. "Jesus dad. Just get the fuck home now. Mom fainted and as much as I want to tell you what happened, I think it's better if it were face to face so just get the fuck here. Capisci?" I asked hanging up. He would know I meant business now. (Do you understand?)
"Angel. Go up stairs and check on your mom. We will finish up down here. Okay?" Edward asked wrapping his arms around me. "Go play with Leo. Yeah?"
"Yeah okay. I am hungry anyway. Love you." I said kissing his perfect lips.
"Mhmm as I love you." He answered.
I pulled away from Edward and walked up the stairs. I headed into the living room where I could hear Jasper talking. I found Alice and Leo with him. Jasper was trying to explain that he didn't know what happened as Leo tried to wake his Nona up. I turned for the kitchen leaving them to talk. I grabbed a small salad bowl and filled it with lukewarm water. Then, I got a hand towel and washcloth and took them to the living room. I sat the bowl on the coffee table and slowly lowered myself to the floor next to my moms head. I wet the washcloth and laid it on my moms forehead.
"Did you know Mom was running from him?" I asked. I know my family left Washington before I was born, but what I didn't know was that my mother was running from my grandfather.
"I didn't. I knew the same as you, that he didn't want her with Dad." Answered Jasper. "Is Dad on his way?"
I removed the washcloth from my mom's head and wet it again with the water in the bowl. "I told him that we needed him here and that mom fainted. I hung up on him before he had a chance to say anything else."
Jasper sighed. "What you do that for?"
"He was worried about something going on at the clubhouse. I told him that whatever it was could wait, that mom needed him here." I answered. "Come here Leo. Nona is asleep so she can't play with you right now. Maybe later, okay?" I asked Leo while running my fingers through his hair.
"Yeah." He answered with his smile that matched Jaspers. Two peas in a pod. I swear. "Baby?" He asked plopping his butt down on my legs and leaned his head against my belly.
I looked up at Jasper surprised that Leo would know something like that at his age. Jasper shrugged his shoulders, probably wondering the same thing as me.
I looked down at Leo and smiled. He was just to darn adorable. "Yeah buddy. There's babies in there. I have two babies in there." I said holding up two fingers. Leo smiled up at me and I leaned down to kiss his forehead.
Leo helped me wipe my moms head, face, and neck as well as helped wet the washcloth. Well, more like Leo helped make a mess while I did all the work, but really, who cares right? It was cute that he wanted to help me, that is until my dad walked in the door with Carlisle.
Leo scrambled off my lap and tried to run to my dad on his chubby little legs. "Pops" He yelled.
My dad laughed and caught Leo up in his arms, giving him a tight hug. "Hey little man. Have you been good today?"
Leo giggled up at my dad and said, "Yeah."
"Good. Now let's go see what Zia Bella needed, shall we?" My dad asked Leo as he placed him on his feet on the floor.
"La." Leo yelled coming back over to me and pointing to my dad.
"Yes Leo, Pops is home." I said smiling at him. Leo smiled again and then went over to his corner of the room and started to play with his toys. I looked to my dad as he made his way over to my mom.
"What happened?" He asked.
"She fainted. I had Emmett call Esme downstairs while they were questioning Aro. Mom came with her. Aro told us who hired him and mom kind of freak out before she passed out. Thankfully, Jasper caught her before she hit the floor. He brought her up here and well, this is where I've been since I got off the phone with you." I answered with my eyes filling with tears.
My dad had a worried look on his face. He knew as well as I did that my mom doesn't panic often. Things have to be really bad for her to do so.
"What did she say?" He asked.
Jasper answered before I could. "She seemed to freeze in her spot. She asked how he could have found her, and that we needed to tell you now. Dad, why did she seem so afraid?"
My mom spoke up before my dad could answer. "My father is a horrible man." We all looked over at her, surprised that she was awake. "Before you ask me any questions, know this. The things I will tell you aren't for the faint at heart. I will explain everything once Rose gets home. I will not be able to speak about it more than once. Now, I would like to go back downstairs."
We were stunned into silence by her words but not by her actions. She hopped up off the couch like nothing had happened. As she passed my dad on her way to the basement, she stopped and gave him a hug and whispered something in his ear. He nodded his head as he hugged her back. Jasper and my dad went to follow her to the basement but I stopped them.
"Uh guys. Could uh, one of you help me up, please?" I asked.
"What's the matter Bells? Can't get up on your own now?" Jasper teased as he walked over to me.
I knew he was teasing but that didn't stop the waterworks. I couldn't hold them in anymore.
"Awe hell Bells. I didn't mean it like that. I was just teasing. I'm sorry." Jasper managed to get out while trying not to laugh.
I gave him the angriest glares I could muster but it made him laugh more. "Oh yeah right. You're sorry my ass, asshole." I growled at him.
"Come on Bells. Let's get you up now. Mood swings. Gotta love them, huh?" He asked.
Jasper got me to my feet on his second attempt which made me cry harder. "Thanks. Sorry that I am being a bitch."
He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and walked us into the kitchen. "Don't worry about it sis. I know you can't help it right now. I blame the hormones and that's what you should do to. Are you coming back down?"
I shook my head. "No. I am hungry. Could you ask everyone if they are hungry? We could order out."
"I'll ask. Whatcha gonna make?" Jasper asked.
"Tuna fish sandwich with cheese and pickles." I answered. I smirked at the disgusted look on Jasper's face.
"That is sick. You know that right?" He asked as he turned to walk to the basement door.
"Only to everyone but Rose and I." I yelled to him.
I made my way around the kitchen, getting everything I needed to make my sandwich. I went to the doorway of the living room to find Alice and Leo playing. "Hey. Are you guys hungry?"
"I could use a snack and it's just about time for Leo's lunch." Alice answered as she stood and picked Leo up. I swear that boy perks up with the mention of food.
I started to make the tuna fish while Alice strapped Leo into his highchair. "Do you know how wonderful you are with him?" I asked her.
Alice looked over at me and said, "How could I not be? He's a great baby. I have so much fun with him. I'm even thinking of taking him up on stage with me when I graduate. I talk about him like crazy at school and I've showed his pictures off to all my friends."
"I think it's great the way you are with him. It's like he is your baby boy. I also happen to think that would be a great idea. I hope to see you do that." I replied with a smile.
"Yeah?" She asked looking from me to Leo.
"Hell yeah. It would be totally awesome. I would love to do something like that but I wouldn't be able to with two babies at once." I laughed and she joined me. "Here you go buddy. Try not to make a mess, yeah?" I asked Leo as I placed his small bowl of tuna on his tray while Alice put his sippy cup next to it along with his little spoon.
Alice sat next to him and helped feed him. I couldn't help but snap a picture of them. I then sent it to Jasper because well why not? The sight before me was adorable.
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Esme and Alice took over the kitchen not long after my parents went back into the basement. They sounded like they were having a good time in there but they wouldn't allow anyone in the kitchen. Alice even went as far as putting the piles of dishes on the table along with silverware, glasses, and napkins. She said something to her brothers in Irish and they started to set the table all while Edward and Emmett went back and forth in Irish, laughing as they went. It made the rest of us wonder what was going on.
It also made me feel a little jealous that I couldn't partake in their banter but it wasn't like Irish was taught in school. It's not a common language around here. I made a mental note to make sure that my babies would learn it along with Italian. Well, they would have to learn it to be in this family. I had to laugh at myself.
"What are you laughing at Angel?" Edward asked from behind me. He was leaning over the back of the couch that I was currently sitting on.
I couldn't help but feel my heart fluttered just from looking at him. He was absolutely perfect to me. "I was thinking that our babies will have to learn three languages to be able to keep up with this family. I was also feeling a slight bit of jealousy that I couldn't understand what you and Emmett were talking about in the dining room." I answered honestly.
Edward smiled at me as he leaned in to kiss my forehead. "Don't worry baby. These little nuggets will have no trouble at all learning everything. I am sure everyone will have fun teaching them."
"Yeah I am sure. Our brothers will have fun teaching them the words they don't need to know at a young age." I laughed.
"You have no faith in me Bella." Jasper faked mocked across from me. "Do you really think I would do that? Remember, I am now a father, so I wouldn't do to you what I wouldn't want done to me." He half smirked.
"Uh huh. Sure. You say that now but your smirk says something different." Edward answered.
"What? I wouldn't do that." Jasper answered while shrugging.
"Whatever. Just remember, payback's a bitch." I said with a smile.
We all looked up when Esme stepped into the archway.
"Buachaillí, a thagann cabhair mam agus a thabhairt liom an bia amach, yeah?" Alice said looking to Edward and Emmett. (Boys, come help mom and I bring the food out, yeah?)
"Ó. Cad a rinne tú guys a dhéanamh?" Edward said. (Oh. What did you guys make?)
""Feicfidh tú a fheiceáil." Esme responded behind Alice with a wink. (You'll see.)
""Ag feidhmiú mar stór Emmet agus iarr ar gach duine cad ba mhaith leo a ól le do thoil agus ná a bheith ina asal cliste nuair a iarrann tú. " Esme said to Emmett and then gave him a stern look as she walked away. (Being a darling Emmett and ask everyone what they want to drink please and don't be a smart ass when you ask.)
"Yes mum." Emmett answered giving her a big smile that caused his dimples to show.
Emmett went around to everyone getting drink orders. Chocolate milk for Rosalie and I.
Edward helped me off the couch since that was starting to become a tad bit difficult for me now. I was the same size at Rosalie even though I am only seventeen weeks to her twenty two weeks. Twins man. These babies are growing fast and steady. My mom, Esme, and Alice had fun buying new clothes for Rosalie and I and I am pretty freaking thankful for that since none of my clothes fit me anymore. I've started wearing Edward's shirts to bed every night because as of right now, they give me extra room to move. Side sleeping only. I can no longer sleep on my back without my back aching the next day and forget sleeping on my stomach. That flew out of the window a long time ago.
Edward led me over to the dining room and pulled my chair out for me. Always a gentleman. Each plate already had a serving of the meal on it. I wasn't exactly sure about what was on the plate but it smelled heavenly. It had mashed potatoes, ham, cabbage, onions, with an egg laying on the top. I was determined to try it before I wrote it off. Esme and Alice went through the trouble to make this meal.
"Ladies. This smells amazing." I commented with a smile.
"Oh man, we haven't had this in a minute." Emmett practically yelled while sending his fist into the air.
"Alice honey. Well this looks and smells amazing, what exactly is it?" Jasper asked quietly. I only heard him because I was sitting next to him.
Alice giggled. "It's an Irish dish. Mom and I enjoy making it because it doesn't take much work to do as long as you have the ingredients."
Esme looked around at everyone. "This is a dish that my half of the family has loved for as long as I could remember. It's called ham hock colcannon. Trust me. You will like it."
Everyone dug in. Holy fuck. This shit is amazing. Also on the table was a serving bowl with dark brown bread in it that all the Cullen's seemed to be digging into. I said to hell with it and snag a piece for myself. I was surprised it was soft since it looked hard.
"Oh my god. What is this?" I moaned over another bite.
Edward laughed as did everyone else. "It's Irish soda bread. Another of my favorites."
"Oh goodness. I can see why." said Jasper and Rosalie.
I had this weird feeling in my stomach, like it was doing somersaults. I moved my hand down to hold the side I was feeling it at. I gasped when happened a second, and third time.
"Bella? What's wrong?" Everyone asked.
I looked to everyone saving Edward for last. Looking at him, I said. "I just felt one of our babies kick."
"What really?" He asked.
I moved his hand to the spot I felt it at and waited. "See for yourself." We continued to eat one handed as we patiently waited for another kick. We waited ten minutes when the next kick happened.
"Whoa. That was amazing and weird at the same time." Edward said as he leaned over and kissed my lips softly.
Well there you have it folks. Not much action in this chapter. I promise Renee will explain about her father in due time. Please be patient with me.
Pictures of the Ham Hock Colcannon and Irish Soda Bread will be posted to Facebook and Instagram.
I will say this up front so y'all know now. I am currently in the process of packing my house up because after months of looking, my family and I have found a house.
I hope everyone has a wonderful September. Until next time.