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I apologize for taking forever for an update but here you have it.
As always, Stephanie Meyers owns all things Twilight.
Things have been moving rather quickly around here between the club locking down and doctor visits for Rosalie and I. We haven't found my grandfather nor do we have any leads on him. Aro refused to give us anymore information regardless of how much he was tortured before he crumbled to his death. My father had no other choice but to go to the chief to try to dig further.
My mother told her story of her rachid father. What a slime ball he is. Apparently he treated my grandmother like a queen even though she had daughters and no sons, all while cheating on her continuously. He treated his daughters like they were the shit he stepped on on the ground.
Antonio, while not directly active in the sex trafficking business, did participate in man functions that had to do with it. He would organize parties and such making it look like it was anything other than what it really was. He felt it was a dirty business but loved to reap the benefits. In other words, he loved the money so he turned a blind eye.
He also was into the drug exchange but that wasn't that big of a deal to us since we were to. However, what made us even more disgusting with this man was that he supplied the drugs to the traffickers to keep the women and apparently guys under control. Sick I tell you.
Now the question remained. Why has he come here after so long? How did he come to find my mother after all this time? No one had the answers as of yet.
Hospital beds are so uncomfortable. Add in my ever growing stomach and its damn near causing my back to go insane.
"Angel, you need to relax." Edward whispered into my ear while holding my hand.
I sighed. It wasn't his fault this bed is the way it is. "I'm sorry. It's just making my back even more sore."
Edward gave me a small smile as he rubbed circles on my hand. "I'm sorry you are uncomfortable but we need to be here. I promise this appointment will be worth it."
"You can't know that baby. What if they don't want to be seen?" I whined. Yes, whined. Sue me.
"We will see them. I just know it." Edward replied while leaning down to my stomach. He pulled my shirt up and leaned in close while whispering to it. "Isn't that right Aingil Dhaidí ? You gonna let you mommy and I see you today?" He kissed my stomach when he was finished speaking. (Daddy's Angels)
I couldn't help the tears that popped into my eyes. It was the most amazing thing to see. I loved when Edward would talk to the babies. I think it was his way of bonding with them. Edward got a kick to his nose as if one of them were replying to him.
The doctor walked in before I had a chance to reply. "How are you feeling today?"
"Honestly? I feel like I weigh a thousand pounds and I'm either crying all the time or sleeping." I answered.
"That is totally normal. You have to remember that you are growing not one but two little people in there. It will take more energy out of you. Twin pregnancies aren't easy especially for first time mothers. You are doing a hell of a job. As for the crying, that is also normal. It's a change in your hormones. Do you have any other concerns?"
I thought about it for a second before I answered. "Uh, I don't think I do right now. I just hope they cooperate so we can find out what we are having." I said with a smile.
The doctor laughed. "I'll try my best to see. They were playing shy at your last appointment."
She went about measuring my stomach which she said is right where it needs to be along with my blood pressure and weight. She pulled the ultrasound machine over to us and had me pull my pants down and my shirt up. Well more like Edward had to pull my pants down because I could no longer see my feet standing so laying down was impossible.
"All right folks, here we go." She said as she squirted that jelly stuff on my stomach and started moving her wand around.
Tears stung my eyes again when their heartbeats filled the room. She turned the screen so we could see them. She measured each of them as best she could since they weren't sitting still. She froze a few images and then continued on.
"Okay mom and dad. Here is baby A." She started to say before Edward spoke.
"Wait. Don't tell us their sexes yet. Please." He looked to me. "I want us to do a gender reveal party. So I would like the doc to write down what their sex is and go from there. Unless you want to know."
I just stared at him and looked to the doctor who has moved her wand away.
"Could you do that? Write down their sex? I kind of what to be surprised with the rest of the family." I said.
"Of course I can. I love the ideas people come up with. Make sure you take loads of pictures for me to see." She smiled at me as she finished up and handed us an envelope and pictures.
"Thank you so much for that." I whispered as Edward helped me fix my pants.
"Anytime. Now I want you to continue to do everything you are doing. I would also like to tell you not to pick anything up over ten pounds nor bending over. Also, I would like to see you every two weeks instead of four."
"Wait why? What's wrong?" I whined.
"Oh sweetie, nothing is wrong. You are now twenty-three weeks along so we like to keep a closer eye on you."
"Oh okay. That makes sense. I was starting to worry." I said.
"I understand. Don't forget to call me with any questions. See you in two weeks."
Edward and I followed her out of the room and we headed to the checkout counter as Edward's phone rang.
"Sorry Angel. I have to take this."
"It's okay, go ahead. I'll meet you out front." I replied.
Once I had my next appointment and refill for my vitamins, I walked outside to find not only Edward but a few club members.
"Hey Bellybean. How are my nephews?" Emmett yelled while walking over to me.
I smirked. "How do you know they are boys?" I asked.
He smiled so big that his dimples showed. "Am I getting nieces then?"
"We don't know. You will have to wait till the gender reveal party. Just like you did to us." Edward answered while wrapping his arm around my waist and walking me to the car leaving Emmett to trail behind.
"That's not fair."
"Life isn't fair Em." I laughed as I slid into the car.
With bikes in both the front of us and behind us, we drove home. I decided to ask Edward why we had escorts.
"So what's with the tagalongs?"
"Our dads are worried so they sent them to make sure we get home."
"What the fuck happened now?" I asked.
Edward sighed. "Don't start worrying about the little things."
"Really? You want to try that speech? Did you forget that we are co-vp? So it's only right that I know what you know? So come on, confess. What's going on?"
"Someone decided to try and jack another shipment along with trying to break into the clubhouse." Edward answered.
"Did they catch them? Why break into the clubhouse? It's still in ruins. The clean up crew is still trying to sort through was we can keep and throw out." I asked.
"No not that one. My old one. I wish I knew what they were looking for or who it is."
"What about the cameras? Nothing off those? I asked.
Edward pulled up to the gate at my house and punched in the gate code. "No. They were smart. They kept their faces covered but they weren't expecting anyone to be inside."
Edward parked and got out. I opened my door as he was making his way to my side. Once I was out, we walked up to the door but it swung open before I was on the top step.
"La" Leo yelled reaching for me from my moms arms.
I blew raspberries on his cheek. "How's my little man doing?"
"LA" he screamed louder still reaching for me.
"Let them get inside Leo." My mom said as we managed to get through the door and into the living room. "So what did the doctor say?"
Edward helped me sit down on the couch before answering. He couldn't keep his smile off his face as he told my mom what the doctor said.
"So wait. Let me get this straight. You didn't find out their sex?" She asked.
"No mom, we didn't. We want to be surprised along with everyone else at the reveal party we are going to have. So you will have to just be patient with us for another two weeks. Okay?" I asked.
"Well I guess I have to." My mom pouted.
"Ladies, if you will excuse me. I have to make a call." Edward said standing up but leaned over to kiss my forehead. Is breá liom aingeal " (I love you Angel)
"Hey I know what you just said." I blushed while he laughed. "Ti amo piccola." (I love you baby)
"Have fun." Edward laughed while pulling his phone out walking outside.
"I wonder what that was about?" My mom asked.
I shrug my shoulders. "Leo, what do you have there?"
"Stis" He answers while holding up a ball.
"You have a ball?" I asked.
"Yeah" He replies looking at me like duh.
"What do you do with it?" I asked.
I smile as he runs to his basketball hoop and tries to dunk it several times before he gives up and moved onto another set of toys.
"Any thoughts on what kind of party you want?" My mom asked.
"Not yet but I want to talk to Edward about it. Any luck on Antonio?" I question.
My mom was quiet for a moment before answering. "I'm not sure. The guys have been hushed hushed around me. You know how it is. They don't discuss club business around us if they can help it."
I laughed. "Mom, did you forget that I am part of club business? Just because I am double pregnant doesn't mean that I'm no longer in the loop."
"I know. I just keep forgetting that you are part of it now."
"BELLA" I hear from the foyer as Alice walks into the house.
"Jeez Alice, no need to yell. I'm just in the living room."
"Sorry. I just can't help it. Edward called and said he needed my help planning a party and well you know me. Anything for a good party." Alice answered while sitting down next to me.
"Momma." Leo yelled from his toy box. He struggled to get to his feet and ran as fast as his little chubby legs could get. He ran right into Alice's waiting arms.
"Momma?" I asked quirking an eyebrow to her.
"What? He started calling me that a few days ago and I haven't had the heart to tell him that I'm not." Alice looked sad while kissing Leo on the head.
"Alice. I'm not mad nor shocked. He needs a good mother in his life you know which his is gone." I said.
Lauren decided that she couldn't continue the way she was. She took her own life a few weeks ago. It was sad in a really weird way. So I wasn't shocked that Leo was calling Alice momma. She was perfect for him just as much as she was perfect for Jasper.
"Good I'm glad. Now how about we round up my brother and you sister and get this started. Shall we?"
"Sounds like a plan. Ohhh have Rose grab me some Taco Bell on her way home please." I yell to Alice as she heads outside to get Edward.
I have to say that the last few months have been a whirlwind of activity and emotions. Everyone is on high alert because of Antonio. We have no idea where he is or what his next plan of attack is. One thing I know for sure is that I will not allow him to harm my family anymore then he already has. I can't lose anyone else.
Well there you have it folks. I hope that helps with any questions you may have. Let me hear your thoughts.
I will try not to take as long with the next chapter. My real life is still kind of hectic right now. Have a great week. Until next time.