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Author's Note: HUGE shout out & thank you to my beta dolphin62598 for getting these chapters back to me so quickly! And another big thanks to my pre-reader teacher1209 for reading over these and giving me her thoughts! Song inspirations for this chapter are Someone Like You by Adele and Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House.

Chapter 3

BPOV

Don't Dream It's Over

Two Months Later

Staring down into the pan of frying bacon, my mind started to drift in a thousand different directions. Adele was playing softly on my iPod that I always kept in the kitchen.

The last few months had been kind of a blur except for one fact I knew without a doubt. It had been two months since everything fell apart and eight weeks and four days since my Edward had last been inside of me.

Paul Uley was a fun distraction and had definitely been my rebound guy. But he would never be Edward. Which was probably a good thing since Edward was a lying asshole. I did not see myself with Paul long term but he was an amazing distraction from the disaster my life had become.

Ever since that day in the hospital when Paul came in after the motorcycle accident, we had been on several dates, including sleepovers. It did not escape my attention that day that Edward was extremely jealous over my flirting with Paul.

I genuinely did like him, but I may have played up the flirting a tad bit when Edward entered the room. It served him right to see what he was missing since he decided to choose her.

When Paul caught me on his way out of the hospital, he was so charming; I could not help but say yes when he asked me out on a date. Somehow, I knew Edward had seen the exchange and it made it feel that much sweeter. I could feel his eyes burning into my soul as I was standing there talking to Paul. Take that, fucker!

Conversation flowed well with Paul and he always made me laugh. And the sex was pretty good. I did not think sex with any guy would ever compare to the passion I had with Edward but Paul was a close second.

For our first date, he took me paintballing. I never thought in a million years I would enjoy something like that but we had a blast together. I knew then that he could keep me from thinking of Edward quite so much therefore; I was going to continue to date him and see where it could go.

I knew Edward Cullen would always own my heart…but maybe, just maybe there would be room for someone else to wiggle their way in and make me happy.

"Morning, gorgeous," Paul said as he wrapped his arms around me from behind.

I turned in his arms to face him, wrapping my arms around his neck and meeting his lips with a soft good-morning kiss.

"Good morning yourself, handsome."

"Cooking me breakfast?" He asked.

"Yep, I know how you love your bacon," I laughed.

As soon as the laughter died down, I felt that familiar feeling I had been getting over the last few days and I knew I needed to make it to the bathroom very quickly.

I bolted out of Paul's arms and darted to the bathroom.

As I emptied the contents of my stomach, I felt his big strong hands holding my hair back and gently rubbing my back as he had been doing every time he found me in this position.

"Babe, you really need to get to the doctor. That stomach bug has been going around and I would feel much better if you would just go get checked out, okay?"

I nodded gently as I cleaned myself up and let him lead me back to bed.

"The bacon!"

He chuckled at my outburst and said, "I've got it, back to bed with you missy. I will take care of the bacon. You get some rest."

I wrapped myself inside my comforter and enjoyed the warmth it brought me. I really did not feel well. Several of the nurses at the hospital had been out with a stomach bug so I knew that was what was going on here. I was not sure what good going to the doctor would do since it would need to run its course. But, if I felt this way tomorrow I would not be going to work so I knew a doctor's note would be a good idea.

Paul came back into the bedroom and handed me my cell phone.

"You…appointment…now. I'm going to get in the shower and get ready to go meet up with Sam."

Paul did not have a steady job per say. He was more of an odd job kind of guy who liked to move around whenever and wherever he wanted. It was one of the things that was great about him actually. He was so spontaneous and zany. He was the complete opposite of Edward Cullen.

I smiled as I watched him take care of me and then I noticed he was gathering up the same clothes he had worn over to put on after his shower.

"Hey, Paul? What do you think about me clearing out a drawer over here? That way you could keep a few things and you don't have to keep putting the same clothes back on after your shower when you spend the night."

He smiled and kissed my forehead as he said, "I think that's a great idea Bella. Thank you."

With that, he turned and made his way to the bathroom to get ready. I took a deep breath and thought about what I had just asked. A drawer was a big step and I knew it was probably moving way too fast for me right now. But, we had been spending a lot of time together and usually at my place. It just made sense. I kept telling myself that it was just a drawer.

Besides, Paul was so carefree and a fly by the seat of his pants kind of guy, who knew how long he would be around anyway? I had to stop psyching myself out over offering the man a stupid damn drawer.

It was time to call the doctor. I made the appointment for later in the afternoon, giving me time to sleep a little longer and spend time with Paul before he went to go help Sam on a roofing job.

As I drifted back to sleep to the sounds of Paul singing in the shower, my mind was only on one man…and it was not Paul Uley.

Sitting in the doctor's office, I thought about how sweet Paul was before he left my apartment this morning. He had made sure I had my phone by me with the alarm set. He also made sure I had a bottle of Pepto and a glass of Ginger Ale sitting right next to the bed.

I made two more trips to the bathroom before I had to come to my appointment and then I felt fine. Maybe it was finally passing.

"Isabella Swan," I heard the nurse call from the doorway.

I followed her back to the room I would be waiting in once she had taken my weight and blood pressure.

She asked me the standard questions and I was blindly answering them without even really thinking. Being in a doctor's office was making me think of Edward more than ever. He had talked about leaving the hospital and opening up a private practice and taking me with him.

That never happened. I did not really expect it to but it was a cool dream. I loved the hospital but sometimes working in the emergency room was rough and would take its toll on a person's emotions.

The nurse left the room and told me the doctor would be in soon but I was in my own little world.

What would it have been like to end up with Edward? Would we have ever done the private practice thing? Would we have children? Would we be happy? Would he cheat on me the way he did his wife now?

"Hi Miss Swan, I hear you are under the weather."

Dr. Ross's voice broke me from my thoughts.

"Yes, I'm sure it's the stomach bug that seems to be going around Forks General but I need a doctor's note anyway in case I have to miss work tomorrow."

She smiled and said, "Okay, well let's look at your chart."

"Hmmm…Miss Swan, you told the nurse your last period was a little over two months ago, is that correct?"

Had I really told her that? I immediately grabbed my phone and looked at my calendar. When I looked at the dates and got to thinking, yes that was exactly what I told her. I was so lost in my own head; I did not even remember what I said or what she asked for that matter.

How the hell had I gone that long without a damn period and not noticed?

"Judging from the look on your face, I am going to assume this is accurate. Sweetie, we need to get a urine sample and do a pregnancy test and rule that out before we chalk this up to just a stomach bug."

I simply nodded.

I could not speak.

If I was pregnant…I knew exactly who the father was. Paul and I did not start having sex until three weeks ago.

Please no, this could not be happening.

I knew it was quite possible though, because Edward and I were not always one hundred percent careful…like that first time in the on-call room. We got carried away quite often actually and forgot about protection.

Ugh! How could I be so stupid and careless?

I numbly went through the motions of taking the cup and filling it for my test. I was in a state of shock. But somehow, a part of me knew already what the answer was going to be when the test came back.

As I was waiting in the room for the doctor to return, a text came through my phone.

Hey biyatch. Saw Paul at Sam's. Says you are at the doc. Are you okay?

I smiled at Leah's wording and texted her back promptly.

Yep I am fine. Waiting for Dr. Ross to come back now. Meet for lunch after? I may need you.

I knew I could always count on Leah and she was the only person in the world I always told everything to. If I was pregnant with Edward Cullen's baby, I would need her now more than ever. My phone beeped and I was thankful she was responding quickly.

Of course. Tell me when and where sis. All will be okay no matter what it is.

Oh how I loved this girl, she truly was my sister in all aspects of the word.

Meet me at my apartment please, there is a hide-a-key buried in the plant I have sitting outside my door for decoration.

Ooohhh…I finally get to see your apartment! Guess this is a benefit to not having a super-secret relationship anymore. Wait…why do you have a plant outside your door? Are you decorating the hallway?

I laughed out loud because she was seriously questioning if I was decorating the hall way when there were bigger things here.

LOL…Leah please focus. There are bigger things at play here than whether or not I choose to decorate my hallway. Lots of apartments have them sitting outside to be pretty. ANYWAY…please just meet me there!

Sorry, Bells. Got it. I'll bring food! And booze!

I had a bad feeling alcohol for this discussion would not be an option for me. I looked up from my phone as Dr. Ross entered the room again. The look on her face told me all I needed it to.

"I'm pregnant," I whispered.

She nodded and smiled kindly. "Is this not a good thing, Miss Swan?"

I half heartedly laughed and said, "I'm not sure. Don't get me wrong, a baby is always a blessing. Just not sure I am ready for this."

"People very rarely are. I am sure you will do just fine. You need to get in touch with an OBGYN as soon as possible. Would you like me to set that up?"

I shook my head, "I can take care of that but thank you for everything."

Pregnant.

I was pregnant.

How the hell did this happen?

I needed my sister. I had to get home before I had a breakdown.

When I walked into my apartment, the smell of the Chinese food hit me full force and I ran straight to the bathroom.

I completely bypassed Leah without even saying hello. I heard her outside the bathroom door knocking.

"Bells, are you okay? You looked at that Chinese food like it was the plague."

When I finished and opened the door to meet her dark eyes, she had her stern mom look.

"Bells, are you pregnant?" She gasped.

I nodded.

"Edward's?" She asked softly.

I nodded again and the tears started pouring out as she pulled me into her arms.

Although I was trying to keep the object of my affair secret, I knew it was only a matter of time before I would tell Leah. I had always told her everything.

One night after Edward and I stopped seeing each other, Leah found me a mess at my apartment and I broke down and shared my secret with my sister. Leah was not a gossip and she would never spread my business around town. I knew my secret was safe with her.

"Oh Bella, it's going to be okay sissy. Are you keeping it?"

I shrugged as she led me to sit on the couch with her.

"Well, you don't have to decide anything right this second Bella, just let it all out."

I was not sure how long she held me while I cried. But when I was finally finished, I pulled back and looked at her, "I don't know what to do. But I am pretty sure I am keeping it. I've always wanted to be a mom."

She nodded, "Okay then, we've got this. We will figure it out. You are not alone Bells. You're never alone. Don't forget that."

"Thanks for being my sister, Leah."

"Thanks for letting me Bells."

I nodded as she hugged me again. She kissed the top of my head and said, "First things first. I'm going to go throw out the Chinese food and you decide what you would like me to make you for lunch and then we are going to get started figuring things out."

She hopped up from the couch and I used the Kleenex to start cleaning up my face. I loved her so much and was thankful to have her in my life. My dad did well when he married her mom and brought Leah and Seth into our lives. I did not know what I would do without my sis.

Leah returned and asked me what I wanted. I settled on toast with light butter. My stomach was still in knots. She told me she would allow just that this time but I needed to remember I am eating for two now and she would be making sure I take care of the both of us.

I placed my hands gently over my stomach. Eating for two. Wow, what a concept. I was pregnant.

I was sitting at the table eating with Leah when she spoke softly. "Let's talk about the elephant in the room. This is Edward's baby. You need to tell him."

"Leah, I can't! He's married! I think that would kind of screw that up, don't you?"

"I don't give a fuck! He should have thought of that before he stuck his dick inside of you without wrapping it!"

"He doesn't want kids either," I reminded her.

"Again, not my problem, or yours. This baby is happening whether he likes it or not and I don't give two shits about his wife or his issues with kids! He is the father and he needs to take responsibility for that!" As she finished that sentence, she slammed her fist down on my kitchen table.

So…Leah could be a little hot tempered sometimes.

Her face softened and she continued, "Bells, seriously, you should at least tell him he is going to have a child out in the world. Even if you don't want his help, he needs to know. That's just my two cents, do with it what you will, hun."

"No, you're right, I think. I don't want anything from him. I don't want to ruin his marriage and honestly, he hurt me so much, I really don't want him to be a part of the baby's life. But you're right, he should know. Maybe one day he will be able to be involved. I don't know, but I will tell him."

I held out my hand to Leah and she nodded. She got up from the table and retrieved my phone from the living room.

When she put it in my hand I took a deep breath and dialed the familiar number.

Of course, after two rings, he sent it straight to voicemail.

I tried once more.

Voicemail.

I left a message telling him that I really needed to speak with him soon. It sounded very formal and not as if we had ever been lovers at all.

I also tried sending a simple text message.

Please call when you can. I need to talk to you. Thanks.

"You're doing the right thing. And hey, if he doesn't return your calls, he cannot be mad and say you never tried to tell him. That will be his own doing. At least you are trying sis."

I nodded and smiled a fake smile as the doorbell rang.

Leah and I shared a glance and I knew we were both wondering who was at the door, especially since I had just tried reaching Edward.

I shrugged my shoulders and went to see who was at the door. I did not even look out of the peephole and opened the door to a very happy Paul standing there.

He came in and picked me up off my feet in a huge hug and started spinning me around.

"Bella, Bella, Bella, I missed you babe. I am so happy to see you."

This was standard for Paul. He liked big greetings and showing me that he was happy to see me. Sometimes it did feel a little too much and perhaps even a little cheesy…but that was Paul. However, in this moment, the spinning was not going so well.

"Put me down, Paul."

He did not listen.

"Paul! I'm going to be sick!"

He dropped me down on my feet like a hot potato and I ran to the bathroom.

This time I made sure to lock it behind me. I did not want him coming in and being sweet to me. I was not going to sugar coat anything. When I opened that door and went out to see him, he was going to find out exactly what was causing my sickness.

I was going to tell him immediately that I was pregnant…and he was not the father.

And I was sure that would be the end of the Bella and Paul romance.

But I had bigger things to worry about now. I was going to be a mom. And I was going to make sure I was a damn good one.

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