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And away we go!
Chapter 21-Pt 2
Edward
Once we're back home, I hop back into the hustle and bustle of advertising life. I'm trying to get as much work done as possible and put people in line so that I can take a month off once the baby is here.
Bella's been busy working and helping Alice with the nursery. I told Jasper if I find out he let either one of them lift anything it's his ass. They've been working on it for three weeks, and it's finally done. We're currently at their place for the big reveal.
I swear Alice is so damn dramatic. She has a small, catered spread on the table and has even invited my parents.
"Everyone, to the baby's room!" Alice calls out excitedly.
"Is this really necessary?" I whisper to Bella.
"She feels it is, and Edward, prepare yourself, she wants to do the same to our baby's room." Bella gives me a smile, and I roll my damn eyes.
"Hell no. I'm not having your crazy sister take over our apartment. Good thing she's going to be too busy with an infant to do anything." I point out as we join the others in front of the nursery.
"I just want to say that I could not have done this without my sissy, who I love more than anything in the entire world-"
"Umm, seriously babe what am I, chop liver?" Jasper whines.
Alice blows him a kiss. "You know what I mean, baby." She soothes, patting his cheek.
The two crazies deserve each other if you ask me. I will just have to save my niece or nephew from the both of them.
"Welcome to baby Swan-Cullen's room!"
She flings the door open and we all walk in. The room is painted like a large cartoon garden with fields and rolling hills. There is a large tree painted on the wall with little squirrels on the branches.
I admit it's a little much but nice. The baby's furniture is dark wood and yellow curtains hang from the window. A yellow arm chair sits in the corner.
"Wow! I love it, Alice!" my mother says walking around the small room.
"Great job, ladies!" Dad pats Bella on the shoulder since she is closer to them.
"I love it, Ali! It's perfect for the baby." Jasper pulls her to him kissing her.
"Great job, the guy that painted the room is amazing," I say looking at the detail of the artwork.
"I'm glad you think so because I'm hiring him to do your baby's room next," Alice says matter of factly.
I take a deep breath trying to control my temper. She's my sister-in-law two ways, and I love her, but she's fucking bossy.
Before I can say anything Bella intercedes. "Thanks, Al, but we were thinking something a little simpler for this little one." Bella rubs her growing belly.
It seems that in the few weeks we've been home her belly has just gotten bigger, and our baby girl has gotten much more active. I sing to her constantly now, and every time it's like she's having a fucking dance party in there. Bella complains her ass off, but I think she secretly loves it as much as I do.
"Aww, Bella! I wanted our babies' nurseries to match," Alice says as we all make our way out of the room and back to the table.
"I know you did, but remember it's our baby and not about you." Bella gives her a pointed look.
This has been a constant reminder over the past few months and every time Bella says it, I do a mental fist pump that my baby is so fucking wise and can handle crazy, pregnant Alice.
Before Alice says anything, a gush of water escapes her and spills all over the floor. Everyone stares in disbelief not making a move until my dad does.
"Your water just broke! Have you been having contractions?" he asks her taking her over to a chair.
Jasper stares dumbfounded, and I take pity on him pulling a chair up for him. Bella rushes over to Alice taking out her cell phone to time the contractions. My mother is quickly by her side as well.
"Jasper, call the doctor and let her know Alice is in labor we need to get to the hospital," I say handing him his cell phone from the table.
"Shit! I have to call the doctor!" He jumps up and starts going through his phone.
We pile into two cars and rush Alice to Methodist Hospital in Park Slope. When Alice is checked in, the waiting begins, and I'm fucking excited to meet my niece or nephew.
I call Renee and Charlie to let them know the baby is a week early. They were flying out here on her actual due date.
I sit with my parents watching shitty TV most of the night. We all fall asleep in the uncomfortable hospital waiting room chairs. Bella comes out at about three in the morning with a huge smile on her face.
"It's a girl!" She yells as she throws her arms around me. "Edward she is so beautiful!"
"I have a niece!" I kiss my wife happily.
My parents are on their feet and embracing.
"How is Alice doing?" My mother asks.
"She's great, but she kept screaming at poor Jasper the entire time. But all seems well now that little Amber is in their arms."
"Amber Cullen? I love it," My dad says smiling like crazy.
We all wait until Alice and Amber are settled before we crowd into her private room. They all look so damn happy, and I admit I'm a little jealous I have to wait three more months to see my little girl.
"She's perfect guys," I lean down and kiss Alice on the forehead.
My niece's little face is round and very red with a sprinkle of blonde hair like Jasper and my dad's. We spend time transferring little Amber around and just fawning over her. My brother passes out in the corner as if he's the one who has given birth.
I stand by Bella's side as she sits in a chair staring at our niece. She looks up at me all teary eyed.
"I can't wait to meet our daughter," she whispers to me.
"She'll be here before we know it."
I kiss her lips.
I can't wait until my own little girl gets here.
~FYR~
After little Amber is born, time seems to fly by. Charlie and Renee spend a few weeks with Alice and Jasper, getting to know their new granddaughter. Charlie complains that he's never going to get a boy in his lifetime.
They stay a few days at Bella's and my place. I take advantage of having the extra hands and put Charlie, Jasper, and my dad to work painting the nursery while the ladies visit with Amber and Alice at Jasper's place.
The gray walls with pink trim turns out perfect. We order a few pizzas and drink beer without the women around.
Jasper chugs his second beer straight and lets out a loud burp. I give him the side eye.
"What? I never get out anymore. This is the first guy's time I've had to myself in months." He opens another beer.
"Get used to it, son." Charlie pats him hard on the back. "It's only going to get worse, especially with girls." He shutters. "Could neither one of you give me a grandson! It's a damn shame!"
My dad and I laugh our asses off at Charlie.
"I've had boys and trust me there just as bad as girls. These two have been fighting over a damn tree house for twenty years." He takes a bite of his pizza.
"I wouldn't fight with Edward if he would've just let me in the damn thing! But that's okay, my baby girl will be in it next time we visit you and Mom," Jasper says.
I turn and glare at his sorry ass. "Do not fucking start with me." I point at him.
"You know you really need to get over it! I didn't help you when I was nine, but it's the family's tree house not just yours." He stands up grabbing another slice of pizza.
"Bullshit! I paid for most of the supplies with my allowance, and I built it with Dad's help. I'm not giving you a free fucking pass, it's my fucking tree house, and soon as I get a damn yard, I'm moving it to my house. Your lazy ass can go buy a ready-made one!" I sip my own beer shaking my head.
"Wow, you weren't kidding, Carlisle. They are worse than my girls." Charlie and my dad both start laughing at Jasper and me.
The door opens and in walks Bella and our mothers. My mood immediately lightens watching my Brat waddle in, big with our child.
"Oh, pizza!" She grabs a slice eating it quickly. "Why do you look so pissed?" she asks me.
"Tree house fight as usual," Dad says, and I roll my eyes.
"You two are crazy. Jazz, Ali said hurry up and get your ass home. You're on baby duty tonight." Bella sits on my lap shoving more pizza in her mouth.
"I'm glad we're staying here, my grandbaby has a set of lungs on her. But these two go at it like rabbits, Esme!" Renee says to my mother.
My mother looks at her a little shocked, but I think she's gotten used to Renee's blunt ways by now. At least she no longer hits on me, thank God!
Bella glares at my beer as I take a sip. "How many have you had?"
"This is my one and only. I didn't want to be a rude host." I lean in and kiss her lips.
"Fine, I suppose I'll give you a pass. You did paint the nursery. I can't wait to see it!" Bella stands excitedly grabbing another slice of pizza before she starts walking to the back.
The mothers both follow her, and I can hear all their excitement from the front. Jasper stands to leave but wobbles a little on his feet.
"You're not driving son, your mother and I will drop you off." My dad tells him firmly.
"Yeah, I'll bring your car tomorrow and then you can bring me back home. You were chugging those beers like it was water." I grab his shoulder, pushing him back down in his seat.
"Alice is going to kill me," he says burying his head in his hands.
"Pretty much." I agree.
Bella comes back to the room with a huge smile on her face.
She kisses me passionately, "I love it! Thank you." I kiss her again, wanting nothing more than to be alone with my wife.
"He didn't do all the work." Charlie groans.
"I know, but it was his idea, Dad, but thank you all anyway."
After Jasper and my parents leave, we spend some time with Charlie and Renee before going to bed.
It's hard for me to ravish my wife after Renee's comment. I keep thinking I hear her and Charlie listening to us.
"You know you're acting ridiculous, right," Bella says shaking her head at me.
"She obviously heard us last night, and the night before that." I raise my eyebrow at my wife.
"Well you will just have to be quiet," she says stroking my cock.
"You don't play fair, Brat." I bend over kissing her.
"I learned from the best, Asshole."
I take my wife as quietly as possible, so my nosey-ass in-laws wouldn't hear us. I thought I did a great job of being quiet until the next morning when Charlie gives me the evil eye and Renee winks at me.
I'm putting them up in a hotel next time, or they can stay at Jasper and Alice's the whole time they visit.
~FYR~
The months pass faster with baby Amber to entertain us. My niece has stolen everyone heart, including mine, and I just may let her lazy-ass father take her into the tree house.
September is filled with baby showers and finalizing the nursery. First, Angela and Bella's co-workers throw her an office baby shower. They informed me of the date so that I could make sure she wore something cute. She always looks perfect to me, but I did suggest she wear her favorite maternity dress saying how sexy she looked in it.
I took the afternoon off to surprise my wife and sat back in their kitchen area waiting for the baby shower to start. I had picked up a bouquet of pink and white roses to represent my little girl.
The kitchen is decorated in pink and white with a big 'It's A Girl' balloon and a decorated chair for Bella. A few dozen cupcakes frosted in pink and white sit in the middle of the table.
Angela rushes in the kitchen all smiles.
"Everyone is coming back here now. Irina is having a meeting with Bella to keep her away and then will bring her back."
Angela starts uncovering the food, which is a pretty nice spread from a caterer called Mangia. The room quickly fills with Bella's co-workers. Many of them I'm meeting for the first time.
Everyone gets quiet when they hear Irina and Bella's voices. As she walks in the room, everyone screams, "Surprise!" and Bella immediately starts crying.
It takes her a few moments to see me as she is surrounded by all her co-workers hugging her and rubbing her belly. Once her eyes lock on mine and she sees the bouquet of roses she rushes over to me crying some more.
"Are you surprised?" I ask kissing her lips and tasting her tears.
"I can't believe you kept this from me!" She hits my shoulder.
"Smile!" Angela says excitedly pointing her phone at us.
"I did make sure you wore your cute dress. Now smile." I pull her to me smiling like the lucky fucker that I am.
"Who are you? Showing up to baby showers and smiling all happily. Where is my asshole?" She demands, raising one eyebrow.
"He's still here, baby. Want me to punch one of these dudes that obvious had a crush on you?" I tilt my head to the few men that are there.
They all seem to be scowling at us. I can only imagine how mad they were since I took one of the best-looking women in the company.
I pointedly look each one of them in the eye. That's right fuckers, she's all mine.
Forever.
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At the end of September Alice and my mom throw Bella another baby shower at our apartment. Bella knows about this one so she makes sure she's all dolled up.
Our apartment is decorated in pink and white. Mom and Alice have gone all out with the decorations and the food. Balloons cover just about every space of our front room. There are little baby souvenirs all over the place and even little popcorn containers that say 'ready to pop' with a pregnant woman on them.
The house is overflowing with women all gushing over Bella's baby bump. I stay and take a few pictures proudly placing my hand where my daughter is kicking away.
I bend down to whisper to her. "Try not to be too much trouble for Mommy today, okay?"
I'm rewarded with a kick.
"I'm not singing in a room full of women. I promise to sing your favorite later." I kiss Bella's stomach.
When I come back up to kiss her lips, I find that all the guests are staring at me.
"Oh my God! That is so sweet." One of Bella's old classmates says.
"Wow! You did good, Bella." Another woman says.
"I know. He always talks to her and she just kicks away loving her Daddy's voice," Bella says smiling at me.
"Goodbye, call me if you want me to come back." I kiss her.
"No, go have fun with Jasper and Dad. You need a boy's night out. Love you." She kisses my lips, and I lose myself forgetting people surround us.
"Love you, too. Have fun." I give her one last kiss before I leave.
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We spend October getting ready for our little princess. Her nursery is painted gray with pink trim; the large white crib sits against the wall with pink ruffles and blankets. A white rocking chair with pink cushions and a stuff animal sit in the corner next to a large pink lamp. Different pictures of animals in front of a pink background cover the walls. The curtains are girly with ruffles.
There's been a pink explosion and I have to admit it's pretty freaking cute.
The room is perfect for our daughter.
We take a Lamaze class and go on a hospital tour. Bella's bag, as well as the baby's bag, is packed. The closer we get to Bella's due date the antsier I become.
Every phone call from Bella while I'm at work has me running to the phone like a mad man. I've even run out on a few client meetings screaming into the phone.
October twenty-first comes and goes. Our daughter is being stubborn. By the twenty-seventh, Bella is pissed and ready to pop.
We go to what we hope is Bella's last doctor's appointment. After examining her, Dr. Johnson turns to us giving us a small smile.
"She's in position, and you're dilated two centimeters, but that doesn't mean she's ready to come out yet. I'm going to schedule you to be induced on November fourth," She says giving us a small smile.
"Being induced doesn't mean she has to have a C-section though, right?" I ask getting a little fucking nervous.
"No, we're still going to try to have a regular birth as long as everything goes according to plan." Dr. Johnson stands.
"Is there anything we can do at home so that I go in labor?" Bella asks desperately.
"Some couples say sex work. However, don't worry; she will come when she's ready. And if not, then next Friday."
We leave the doctor's office and go home.
I'm determined to help Bella go into labor.
"I say we have a sex-filled weekend." I kiss Bella's neck, my hands roaming her body.
"Mmmhmm, I'm down with that idea, and if it doesn't work it'll be like a 'babymoon' before the baby comes next week." She turns around stroking my now hard cock.
"Hell, yeah." I unzip her dress taking it off her body.
"How do you want me?" She asks looking at me through her lashes.
I pull my jeans and boxers off before walking up behind her and removing her underwear.
"Lift up your leg baby, put it on the chair."
She does as I ask and I rub my fingers through her pussy finding her wet and ready for me.
"Hold on to the wall, baby."
I rub my cock through her wetness before I enter her from behind. We both moan out in pleasure as I begin thrusting inside of her. We've become creative with different positions these last nine months, and I love the fucking variety.
"Oh, God, Edward! Yes!" Bella yells out in pleasure.
I hold her waist with one hand while my other massages at her full breasts. My lips are attached to her neck, sucking and biting as I continue to thrust inside of her.
Bella leans her head against the wall, sticking her ass out a little more.
"Fuck, baby!"
She squeezes around my cock as I pinch her nipples. We come together screaming each other 's names. Bella turns towards me looking freshly fucked and sated.
"Let the games begin," I wink at her before leading her into our bedroom.
We spend the remainder of Friday and all day Saturday having non-stop sex. Well, we did stop to eat and argue over the four baby names we can't seem to narrow down. If the baby doesn't come before Friday, it won't be from a lack of trying.
We pass out Saturday night in each other's arms. Personally, I love sex as a way to quicken labor.
"Edward! Wake up!" Bella shakes me awake Sunday morning.
"Baby at least let me have breakfast before we start again," I plead with her.
"I'm in labor, Asshole! Wake up!" She pushes me again, this time, harder.
I jump up, now, fully fucking awake. "You're in labor? Did your water break? How far are the contractions?" I ask, throwing on some clothes.
Bella looks at me as if I've lost my mind. "Edward, you just put on my shirt, maybe you should calm down a bit."
I look down at myself, and I did put on one of her shirts. No wonder it felt tight. I calm myself enough to walk over and check on Bella and the baby.
"How are you doing?" I ask taking a deep breath.
"I'm good. My water broke, and the contractions are about ten minutes apart. I think we have time," she says standing and walking to her closet.
"Okay, I'm going to call Dr. Johnson, then I'll call our family. You get dressed."
Once all the necessary calls are made, I get my wife to the hospital where we are checked into a room and hooked up to a fetal monitor in no time.
I'm freaking the fuck out, to be honest, but I refuse to show it. I'm on back rub, and ice duty and I'm a fucking pro at it.
"You okay, baby?" I ask after a very hard contraction.
"I may never let you touch me again, Asshole," Bella says pressing her head against mine.
"Liar, as if you can resist this, Brat." I kiss her perfect lips.
"I'm here! Edward, you can just sit in that chair. I'll be with Bella," Alice says rushing into the room.
"I'm sorry Alice, but I'm not my brother. You can walk your little ass right back out that door. I'll come get you after our child is born." I tell her pointing towards the door.
"What? Sissy, tell him you want me to be the main birthing coach." Alice folds her arms looking at Bella.
"I swear I will throw her ass out, Bella," I say looking at my wife.
"Alice, I love you, but you need to go. I'm good with Edward." Bella says before grinding her teeth as another contraction hits.
"Okay, well I'll be right outside with Carlisle and Esme if you need me," Alice says before leaving the room.
Crazy ass, as if I was going to let her take over being at Bella's side.
"She really does mean well," Bella says running her hand through my hair.
"I know she does, and I love her, but sometimes she needs to know when she's gone too far. As if I'm going to sit back while you deliver our daughter. Fuck out of here." I roll my eyes because I'm already nervous, dealing with Alice is just adding to it.
"There is the asshole I know and love," Bella teases before she's hit with another contraction.
"Anyone order an epidural!" A very happy looking man with cat ears on his head comes in. "Are you the Cullens? Eric was not lying at all! You are a total DILF!"
Bella starts laughing uncontrollably. "Oh, My God! Thank you, I definitely needed that!"
"You're welcome, honey! I'm Ryan, and I'm going to administer your epidural. We're going to have you feeling good in no time!"
"Thank you, Ryan. So I take it you know Eric?" Bella asks before clinching her teeth.
"Who the hell is Eric?" I ask.
"The ultrasound tech. He's my boyfriend, and he was going on and on about how hot this dad was that he met. I could hardly believe it, and yet here you are!" He flings his hand at me once he's set up his needle. "You sure know how to pick em, girl!"
I shake my head feeling a little uncomfortable. But Bella is laughing and smiling, so I'll be the object of their affection to make my wife comfortable.
"Believe it or not, I tried to resist all of this hotness, but as you can see, resistance was futile," Bella says smiling at me.
"You couldn't resist this, baby." I kiss her forehead.
"Aww, you two are adorbs! Honey, sit up for me so we can get you squared away." Ryan says helping Bella up.
I watch in horror as he inserts a large needle into my wife's spine and I feel like I'm going to pass the fuck out. But I keep my cool by squeezing Bella's hand.
"Edward, you're hurting my hand!" Bella says getting my attention.
"Shit! Sorry baby."
After what seems like hours to me, Ryan packs up his things and turns to us.
"Okay you two, congratulations! You should be feeling real good in a few minutes, honey," he says turning to leave the room.
"Thanks, man," I say honestly already seeing Bella relax a little.
"No problem, take care of your girls and Happy Halloween!"
Bella smiles over at me looking relaxed and happy.
"Feel good?"
"Yes! Thank God for drugs. I forgot it was Halloween."
"We'll most likely be having costume birthday parties for years to come." I tease, but I know it's probably true.
We spend the next few hours waiting, and I let Alice and my mom visit with Bella. When Dr. Johnson comes in to check on us, I wasn't expecting any major progress, but she looks up and gives us a wide smile.
"It's time! Let's get her moved to the birthing suite."
Everything is fast moving after that, and before I know it, Bella is pushing for what seems like dear life, and I'm doing everything in my power not to fucking freak out at how much pain she's experiencing.
"You're doing so good, baby." I wipe her sweaty brow.
"I can't do it, Edward! It hurts so much." Bella cries as tears run down her cheeks.
"You can do it, baby. Lizzie needs you to. She wants to meet her mommy," I say kissing her lips.
"We did not fucking agree on Lizzie, Edward!" She yells as she is hit with another contraction.
"Okay Bella, I need you to push on three. One, two, three … Push!"
"Ughhh, Fuck, Fuck!" Bella screams as I hold her up.
"Almost there, Bella! You're so perfect, baby." I kiss her face trying to be encouraging.
"The head is out! One more push on three and your daughter will be here. One, two, three, Push, Bella!" Dr. Johnson instructs.
Bella pushes with all her might screaming as tears fall down her face. And then, she's here.
"It's a girl!" Dr. Johnson lifts up the squirming baby who is now yelling at the world.
She's so fucking perfect.
"You did it, baby! She's here!" I kiss Bella as tears fall down my face.
"I love you, Edward." Her hand rests on my cheek stroking my day-old scruff.
"I love you, too, Bella."
The nurse puts our crying daughter in Bella's arms, and we stare down at our perfect being.
"Hello, there, Elizabeth Grace Cullen." Bella whispers.
I raise an eyebrow at her. "Shut up. She actually looks like an Elizabeth." She says smiling at our daughter.
I ignore the fact that just a few minutes ago she screamed at me about the name, and now she loves it.
"Lizzie," I kiss my daughter's forehead, and she opens her eyes staring at me as if she knows who I am.
I hold my little family close as the hospital staff moves around us.
Tears fall down my face, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that my life is now perfect.
Bella
It was awful, but the end result is pure perfection
After a very rough ten hours, which I hear is considered a short labor and delivery; I stare down at my daughter, Lizzie. She has a headful of red hair, the cutest button nose, and the most serene little face I've ever seen.
"I can stare at her for hours," I smile up at my husband who is looking at our daughter with pure love on his face.
"She's so damn perfect. You did great, Momma." I giggle at his new nickname for me.
"Thank you, Daddy." He leans down and kisses my lips.
"Daddy? I could get used to you calling me that." He winks at me.
"Not on your life, Asshole." I nudge him with my shoulder.
"Whatever you say, Brat."
He kisses my hair, and we just stare at our daughter until we are surrounded by Alice, Carlise, and Esme. Jasper stayed home with Amber.
They fawn over Lizzie and her bright red hair.
"It's just like Edward's was!" Esme says crying as she holds her second granddaughter.
"She's perfect. I swear those Swan-Cullen genes make beautiful babies," Carlisle says through his own tears.
"Oh, Sissy! I love her so much." Alice hugs me crying as well.
She goes over to Esme and Carlisle to gush over Lizzy and Edward takes her place wrapping his arms around me.
He kisses me passionately, and I feel every ounce of his love in that one kiss. Pulling away he stares at me teary eyed.
"I'm really fucking glad you abandoned that stupid-ass rule, Brat." He presses his forehead against mine.
"Me too, Asshole. Me too."
A/N: Wah! Wah! The End! We do have an epi coming! Don't ask when, my other story has been waiting for months for its Epi! But I'm almost done with this one so hopefully two or three weeks! Here we are! Sigh! Asshole and Brat have been amazing to write and your reception of them has been overwhelming and just really good for my sometime broken ego! They have come a very long way, baby! Especially our Asshole! Thank you! Thank you! So much for reading and reviewing. It really means the world to me. I could not give you half as good of a story without my beta Fran. If you see mistakes now well imagine what she sees! The Epi is coming … I promise! Love you! Mean it!
