Raising Patricia Cullen Ch.8
(Bella's POV/ June 13th/ 4 months since last chapter)
Today is Patricia's 1st birthday. It's UN believable that a year has already gone by.
In two days I would become Mrs. Bella Cullen and on June 16th Edward would make me a vampire.
For the last few weeks the house has been a flurry of motion. Everyone was preparing for Patricia's birthday party, my wedding and for when I was changed. Mom and Alice have been working on Patricia's party decoration since this morning before I was up.
Dad and Edward were out on a hunt and having bonding time. I knew that the bonding time was them actually talking about my change. Everyone was nervous for me. I have felt some nervousness and other emotions but I have kept them to myself.
I didn't want Edward to know that I was scared also. I'm brought out of my thoughts by Patricia squealing.
I look up and Jasper is in the doorway to my room with Patricia who is dressed in a pink fluffy dress. I roll my eyes at the choice of outfit Alice picked for Patricia. I motion Jasper to come in as I finish my hair
. He goes to set Patricia down when Alice yells from downstairs telling him not to get her outfit dirty by putting her down. I roll my eyes and take Patricia from him.
"Ma" she squeals as I bring her into my arms.
"Hi baby girl" I coo and kiss her cheek. We make our way downstairs after Jasper informs me he hears dad and Edward returning. BY the time we get downstairs Edward and dad are walking in.
"There's my birthday girl" Edward says as he takes Patricia and throws her up in the air causing her to squeal. Dad takes her after Edward and I smile as Edward comes and wraps his arm around my waist.
"Who did Alice all invite?" I ask.
"Just the Denali's and some of your friends" Edward says.
"How many friends?" I ask.
"Just Jessica, Mike, Ben, Tyler and Angela" Edward replies and I nod. I walk to the kitchen as Dad and Edward disappear to play with Patricia.
"Here's some breakfast" rose says and places a plate in front of me. For the past few months she's been trying to get on my good side.
"Thank you" I say and sit down to eat. She nods and goes back to helping Alice and mom make the cake and party food.
"Rose I'll make you a deal. If you don't act like Patricia's mother for the next two days then I will let you and Emmett stay at the house while I'm changed" I say and she nods.
"Thank you Bella" she says and hugs me before leaving the room to find Emmett. I finish eating and Alice takes my plate.
"Now Bella that is done time to discuss what your wearing to the party" she says.
"Alice can't I have one party with comfortable clothes?" I ask.
"No and that's final. Theirs a sun dress in your closet on the left second to last hanger. The matching shoes are under it. And your hair needs to be put into a braid and then a bun" she says and I groan and mom laughs.
I head upstairs to my room to get the dress. When I open the closet and find the dress she wants I groan when I see Calvin Klein written on the garment bag. I grab the garment bag and the matching blue wedges. I head to the bathroom and quickly change into the dress before slipping on the shoes.
Alice walks in and completes my hair and put light makeup on before deeming me presentable. She leaves the room and I get up and go to Edwards's room. He's in there pacing around. I knock and he looks up. "Is everything ok?" I ask and he nods and motions me into the room.
"Everything is fine love, I just can't believe our daughter is a year already. Time goes by so slow when you're a vampire but when you came to live with us it went a little faster and now with our daughter it seems like I'll blink and miss something important" He says as he wraps me in his arms.
"This past year seems un real with how fast it went. It seems like last week I was still pregnant with her and now she's a year. And in two days were getting married and then I will be a vampire" I say. "Ma, Da" Patricia calls from the hall and I turn and she's on Dad's shoulders
. "What you doing up there baby?" I ask and she squeals and claps.
Edward and I chuckle before we make our way over. Patricia leans to Edward and dad quickly grabs her so she doesn't fall. He hands her to Edward. We make our way downstairs where most of the family is in the living room decorating.
Mom is in the corner setting up her camera on the tri pod to record the party.
She smiles at me as the boys arrange the furniture so I could sit in dads lounge chair with Patricia in front of the camera. I set Patricia down on the floor by some toys to play.
"What needs to be done?" I ask.
"You can help me with plating food and setting it out. The party starts in a half hour" Mom says and I nod.
We head to the kitchen and work in silence side by side. We get all the varieties of food set out and on the island with plates, napkins and silverware. I was setting the last tray down when the doorbell rang.
"I got it" Alice calls as I walk out to the living room. Patricia crawls to me and I pick her up.
"Hi guys please come in" Alice greets.
"Thank you Alice" I hear Elaezar reply.
Edward moves to my side and I smile at him. The Denali's have never meet Patricia they have only seen pictures. They make their way into the front room and immediately they all look at me and Patricia. I blush and Patricia look nervous.
"Camren, Elaezar" Dad greets as he stands from the couch
"Carlisle dear friend" Carmen greets.
I try to calm down and Edward rubs my arm soothingly. Patricia reaches for him and Edward easily takes her. She calms a bit in his arms but she still looks nervous. Her lip juts out slightly and Edward coos softly to her. Elaezar tentatively steps towards us. I take a deep breath and take a step towards them.
"Uncle El! Aunt Carmen!" I greet and hug them.
They hug me back and kiss my forehead.
"You look good sweetie" Uncle El says.
I look at Alice and she nods for me to go greet the rest of the family. I make my way to Tanya, Irina, Kate and Garrett. When I'm done greeting them I walk back to Edward and Patricia look curious.
One by one they come to greet Edward and Patricia. At the end of introductions Patricia shocks us all and reaches for Aunt Carmen.
She takes Patricia and talks to her in Spanish and Patricia giggles. Edward wraps his arms around me while Uncle EL and dad go and get presents. My eyes grow huge when I see all the gifts.
"You shouldn't be surprised love. You use to get this many presents from them when you were little" Edward chuckles.
"We're making up for the past year" Aunt Carmen says and I nod.
Everyone starts talking and going separate ways. Edward follows the guys out into the back yard. All the ladies sit in the living room. I sit in dads lounge chair and we just talk until the doorbell rings again.
"I'll get it" I say and get up and head to the front door. I open it and Jessica, Mike, Ben, Tyler and Angela are standing on the porch each with presents.
"Please come in guys" I say and move to the side.
Once there inside I close the door and lead them to the living room. During the time I answered the door the guys came back in. My friend look around and they look at The Denali's in confusion.
"Guys let me introduce you to my Dads brother and his family" I say. Uncle Elaezar stands up to greet everyone
. "This is my dad's brother and my Uncle Elaezar. And then we have his wife my Aunt Carmen and then my cousins Tanya, Irina, Kate and Garrett" I say and point to each one.
Uncle el shakes their hands as I pick up Patricia who crawls over to me. I pick her up and she waves at my friends. We all get settled around the house. Angela, Jessica and I sit in the front room and talk about my upcoming wedding.
"Are you excited?" jess asks.
"I have mixed emotions. I'm ready for it but not ready at the same time" I say.
"You'll look beautiful and you get to be with Edward for the rest of your lives" Angela says.
"And you can't forget about honeymoon" jess says and gives me a wink and I blush. Mom thankfully comes and saves me telling us to come eat.
We get plates and I chuckle at the Denali's facial expressions. They stay in the kitchen while my friends and I sit outside at the picnic table.
Edward joins us with Patricia and he feeds Patricia of his plate. I rub his back and he smiles at me. After food Em come out and puts a bounce house up.
"Em you do know Patricia can't jump yet?" I ask and he nods.
"Mom and dad said we can bounce with her in our arms" He says and hold his hand out for her. Edward gives her to Em.
"Come on squirt lets have some fun" he says and quickly gets into the jump house.
"Be careful" I warn before he starts to jump.
He pulls her o hi side and starts to jump. Patricia squeals in delight and I smile. Edward wraps his arm around me and I lean into him. Edward talk sports with Ben, Tyler and mike. The girls bring our conversation back to the wedding.
"So are the dresses in?" jess asks.
"Yes I have them upstairs in the guest room where we will get ready in two days" I say.
"Do the look okay?" Angela asks.
"Yes they looked perfect" I reply and she nods. It starts to drizzle and we head inside.
"Em bring Patricia in please" Mom calls and Em nods and get out of the bouncy house.
We head inside and do cake right away. Patricia starts crying when we start to sing. I stand behind her and she twists and tries to climb in my arms.
I pick her up and rub her back. She cries and I hold her and rock her side to side. Edward blows out the candles before helping me calm her down. After she's calm I place a bib on her to cover dress before Edward gives her the mini cake we order for her.
She smashes it and mom takes pictures as dad takes a video. Alice stands on the side impatiently wanting it to be over so she doesn't ruin her dress.
After letting her play for a good ten minutes moms passes out the other cake and we go to sit and watch Patricia open presents. After presents we sit around and just talk.
"Ma" Patricia calls and I look up from my conversation with my cousins and friends.
Patricia is using the table to stand and I mile at her. What she does next makes me gasp. Patricia lets go off the table and takes the five steps to me and she hugs my legs.
"O my god." I say and pick her up. I hug her to me and she claps.
"Did she just...?" Jess asks in shock.
"Our daughter is walking" Edward says and comes to us.
"Good job baby girl" he coos softly before kissing her forehead. She squeals and continues to clap. I stand up and Edward pulls me to him.
"Do you think she could walk at the wedding?" Alice asks and Edward shakes his head.
"She just walked her first steps Alice she won't be able to walk down the isle. She may be able to walk a few steps but not the whole isle" Dad says as he walks over.
"Papa' she squeals and dad takes her and hug her. After everyone calms down we settle down.
"Well we should get going. We will see you Sunday" Uncle El says and hugs and kisses me. After a while my friends leave also.
"Birthday girl and I are going to take a bath" I say and everyone nods.
I walk upstairs and go to Edward's and I's bathroom. I start to run water in my soaker tub. I undress and undress Patricia.
Once the bath is ran I add toys and getting with Patricia. I have her sit on the little ledge in the soaker tub. She grabs her rubber ducky and I sit back and relax. After a while she starts to whine to get out. I sigh and stand up and grab her and get out.
I dry her off and dress her into her PJ's before dressing into my night clothes and heading downstairs. I set Patricia on the floor and she plays with her toys. Edward and I sit on the couch and watch her. Edward wraps his arm around my waist to keep me close to him. Edward leans down and kisses my neck.
"Was her party as bad as you thought it was going to be?" he asks with a smile.
"No. It was very nice and quiet" I say and Edward hums in confirmation.
Dad walks in and sits on my other side. I lea into him and he wraps his arm over my shoulder.
"Did you have fun?" he asks and I nod.
"At least we get a one day break from Alice being crazy" I say softly and dad and Edward chuckle softly.
"I heard that" Alice yells from the kitchen.
I sigh and lean into both of them. After a while I start yawning and Patricia falls asleep on the floor. Dad looks at Edward and the nod. Edward goes to pick up Patricia and I go to get up and dad picks me up.
'Um dad I'm not a toddler" I say between a yawn.
"Just let me do this one last time bells" Dad says and makes his way upstairs with Edward following.
He smiles and once we get to our floor Edward goes to Patricia's room and dad walk to my room. He lays me down in my bed.
"Good night my beautiful daughter" Dad says and kisses my forehead before leaving. I get under the blankets and fall asleep quickly.