Previously...
"How's the little one?"
"Seems calm."
"Good because I would like to make love to my wife." He pulled her around pushing her against the glass and lifting her arms above her head, "Tell me Mrs. Cullen if I asked you what was your ultimate fantasy what would you say?"
She smiled leaning to his ear and whispering. He moaned grinning. "Ah, well I think I can arrange that." His lips fell to her neck and he kissed her lightly, "So sweet." He felt his breathing grow labored and moved back, "As for your fantasy." He released her and she watched as he slowly removed his shirt and tossed it aside then extended his hand, "Come with me love, I think we need a more comfortable location."
She lay on his chest watching it rise and fall. Her right hand toying with his wedding ring as it shimmered in the moonlight. He smiled kissing her head delicately. "You seem lost in thought."
"I am."
"Want to share?" He questioned wondering what she was thinking of, his fingers making a trail through her loose hair. She smiled turning to see his face. "I'm just happy. We're finally here. I mean I wanted to be here so long, and now here we are."
He chuckled stroking her pink cheek with his finger, "Yes we are. Bella, I love you so much. I don't know if I can ever truly say that enough." He felt as if his heart would burst but he had a nagging feeling inside him, and he couldn't escape the memory she had wanted to wait for a baby and he had known there was a chance every time he didn't protect her that she could get pregnant.
"You do a good job." She placed a small kiss on his warm skin and rested her head back down on his chest, "What will we tell our families? They are going to be in for a surprise."
"Perhaps, Alice will suspect, I already saw she's been calling. You know her and her intuition. She mentioned the other day something to me about a niece and I had to wonder why she said that. It was when I was actually wondering if you were pregnant."
"You think it's a girl?" She questioned in wonder. He laughed softly rolling her onto her back, "I don't care, it's ours and that is all that matters to me."
He sighed brushing a stray hair off her cheek, "I was thinking, maybe when my next film is complete we can get away a while. I know once they baby comes you won't feel like going for a while and I'll need to make some decisions."
"Decisions?"
He ran a finger down the center of her chest and rested his head on her breast. "Yes, on exactly what I want to do and how soon. Where we plan on going and what we want to do. I want to at least get a plan in the works. You know how I am."
"Anal." She teased."
He sighed, "I am not. I just like to know where things are heading."
"Really? Do you know where we are heading? Tell me did you see this coming? Sometimes the best things in life are a surprise." He had to admit, she was right. This was a surprise and it was the best one yet. He leaded up kissing her, "I agree."
He started to move away but after a glance at her full, pink, pouty lips he couldn't manage to do so and his were upon hers again. He moaned pulling her tighter into his embrace. Her small hands tangled in his hair causing him to sigh at the wonderful sensations it was creating.
"Bella." He whispered, "I need to shower."
"So go shower." She moved her hands and lay back innocently. He let his eyes travel down her luscious curves and inhaled deeply. His hand falling to her stomach which held no bump yet, but he couldn't wait until it did. He smiled looking back up and meeting her eyes, "Want to join me?"
"I would only distract you."
"Bella....you most certainly would not." He teased kissing the tip of her nose as he slid out of the warm bed. She pulled the covers over her head and he laughed seeing he had gotten his answer. Heading to the bathroom he stretched turning on the shower and stepping inside. The water was warm and soothing and he closed his eyes relaxing.
He heard the door slam open and smirked, "Thought you didn't want to join me." When he didn't get a response he looked out the certain and found her on her knees over the commode.
"Oh baby." He quickly shut off the water and grabbed a towel wrapping it around him and getting out. He held her hair back as she continued to expel the rest of the contents of her stomach. Her head fell on her arm, "I hate this."
"I know you do love." He handed her a warm wash cloth and she wiped her face. He felt her arms, "You are freezing, let me get your robe." He left and was quickly back slipping it on her and tying it around her waist from behind. He sat behind her allowing her to lean back. She sighed, "I don't know how long this will last, but it sucks."
"I didn't know you said sucks."
She tried not to smile, "Yeah, well I am not too old to say sucks yet mister." His hand gently stroked her head. "I love you baby, anything I can do?"
"Just hold me, I'm so tired."
"Ok."
"Bella, I'm sorry." He said softly. She repositioned herself against him, "For what?" He was silent a moment then began again, "Love I feel like I...I hope you don't feel like I pushed you. I did want this baby and I knew you wanted to wait. I didn't plan it but I certainly didn't prevent it and I could have done a better job. I feel like I let you down."
She looked up, "Edward, I could have made you wear something. It wasn't like I couldn't feel the difference. We both took that chance, I think it was fate, I don't regret this baby any more than I regret Timmy. My life would not be the same without him so never think I blame you. I love you and I love this baby."
"I love you too. It just worried me."
"Don't let it. I have always believed things happen for a reason. It was time. This baby, the marriage, everything feels right like it was suppose to be this way."
He smiled running his hands down her arms, "Yes, it does."
She closed her eyes comfortable and safe in his arms and slowly drifted off. He laid there for what seemed like an hour before he realized the floor was cold and his leg was going to sleep. He looked down and she was sleeping peacefully. Easing her up he stood and lifted her into his arms and carried her to the bed laying her inside and covering her with the warm blanket.
He grabbed his phone and made a call then waited in the living room patiently for his arrival. Hearing the door he opened it. The man smiled, "Hello Mr. Cullen, I'm Dr. Stephens your father said you wanted me to pay you a visit while you were here. He said it was important."
"Yes, it is you see my wife... we are assuming she is pregnant and she has been vomiting a lot. She is very tired and I am worried."
He chuckled, "First time dad?"
Edward ran a nervous hand through his hair, "No, just...I wasn't there for my first one. It's a long story but this is all new to me."
"Can you show me where she is?"
"Of course, follow me." He opened the door to her room where she was sleeping soundly. Dr Stephens sat down and patted her arm, "Mrs. Cullen?"
She moaned and turned over blinking several times to focus on his and Edwards face. He smiled kindly, "Your husband was worried about you and wanted me to take a look at you if that is ok?"
"Fine." She mumbled groggily. He nodded opening his bag and taking out a few things. Edward watched as he examined her and nodded every now and then. "Bella, I am afraid I don't have access to a lab from here, could you urinate in a cup for me?"
"Yes."
"Ok, why don't you do that for me?"
She sat up slowly yawning then stood taking the cup he offered. She returned a few minutes later crawling back into the bed, "It's on the sink."
"Ok Mrs. Cullen, thank you."
He disappeared and Edward sat beside her hand in his, "Feeling better?" She nodded, "Yes, still tired but better. I am sorry for all of this. I didn't come to see you just to sleep the entire time."
"It's fine love, as long as you are well then I don't mind. We have all the time in the world right?"
"Right."
Leaning down he kissed her softly, "I love you baby. It will all work out. I'm just worried."
Dr Stephens walked out smiling, "Well, it would be a correct assumption that you are indeed pregnant. How far along I cannot say from this simple test. You'll need blood work and an ultrasound for all of that. I would suggest as soon as you get home you set up an appointment with your OBGYN and get prenatal care started."
"I will."
"I think also the symptoms you are having are normal, but you need to drink more and I am going to write you a script for some prenatal vitamins. They will help with being so tired."
"Ok."
"Mr. Cullen if you notice she is getting pale, excessively weak, loses consciousness, starts to crave ice, or anything that concerns you then you need to go into the emergency room. She may be anemic."
"Ok I will."
"I can only say get plenty of rest and take it easy, you are young I don't suspect you will have any medical problems. Feel free to call me for anything else." He said as he handed Edward the prescription. Edward nodded and walked him out. Returning to the bed he found her in the closet dressing.
"Hey he said take it easy." He scolded her with his hand on his hip and a disapproving look.
"I feel fine, I just want to get dressed and move to the living room."
He watched her and followed her sitting beside her. "Bella, are you scared?" She looked at him oddly, "No, not really why?" He shrugged, "I guess because I missed all of this with Timmy it all seems so new and frightening."
"I'm sorry Edward it is all my fault." Her face fell. He lifted her chin, "Hey, it is over and it's no one's fault remember? I wasn't saying it to make you feel guilty I was saying it because it is how I feel." He wrapped his arms around her, "I have to start from the back work tomorrow. I am afraid I have delayed as long as I can."
"I knew that was coming."
"I am sorry sweetheart."
"No, it's fine. I should go see my son anyway. Alice probably has him dressed like Malibu Tim by now." He grinned kissing her. "We should call them and tell them."
"Yeah we should."
"You prepared for this?"
"No, but are you ever?"
He grabbed his phone, "No, here goes nothing." He talked to his family while Bella spoke with hers. They figured they might as well get it over at once. To their surprise no one was really surprised, a little shocked they didn't have a big wedding maybe, mainly Alice but everyone expected it.
Timmy was just glad he finally had two parents and Bella's dad was glad Timmy's father was finally stepping up to bat. Bella had to explain it wasn't his fault. He couldn't step up sooner if he didn't know about him. Edward had already hung up when Bella sighed frustrated, "Dad you don't understand, I don't know why you won't listen to me. You can't blame him for what I chose to do. He would have been there."
She paced quiet for a minute then wiped a tear, "Dad, I am not innocent and he didn't take anything. I loved him. I gave myself to him because I loved him and now he is my husband. I can't....I can't do this right now. If you can't be happy for me then we don't need to talk." She hung up the phone falling on to the couch in a ball crying.
Edward pulled her into his arms, "Baby, it's ok."
"He doesn't understand."
"He does understand, he is protecting his only daughter. I would feel the same way." He lifted her chin wiping her face. "He loves you he doesn't want to think of his young daughter as a woman and giving herself to someone in passion. It is much easier to see a young man talking her into it. Try and see his side that is all I mean. I am sure it broke his heart when you got pregnant and for years he thought it was some random guy."
"My mom knew, she told me she has always known because he looks just like you."
He smiled kissing her nose, "Yes he does."
"She also said she knew me better than that."
"I am sure Renee kept a lot of secrets for you." She buried her head against his chest. "So I guess since you have to start filming tomorrow I will head to your mom and dads."
"You don't have to."
"I know, but you need to focus and I would be here alone. I think it would be better that way." He looked down admiring the soft curves of her cheekbones, the way her white skin almost matched his. Her soft, warm body molded into his, it was if they were made as one. His lips found her ear, "Then we have what is left of today and tonight."
She shivered, "Can we stay in? I want to be alone with you." He smiled, "I can think of nothing in this world I would rather do, well minus one."
"What?" She asked raising an eyebrow. He flashed a half smile, "Starved." She giggled,"Ok, where's the menu."
She arrived in LA the next morning and the weather was perfect as usual. Carlisle picked her up at the airport and they headed towards his house. He patted her hand, "You alright dear?" She waved a hand, "Stop, pull over please." He nodded pulling over and she barely had time to open her door falling to her knees. God she hated having morning sickness, she knew she should have booked a later flight.
He brushed her hair back, "There, there it's ok. It will usually pass by the third month." She looked at him oddly, "You know?"
"Well I had an idea you are glowing and have a certain look about you, and since I do tend to diagnosis it a lot well...then Edward called for a doctor saying you were ill and sleeping more. I can put two and two together."
She blushed, "Who else knows?"
"No one, it is not my story to tell daughter, it is yours and my son's. How do you feel now?" She nodded and he helped her up. Arriving home she immediately ran to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Esme looked around when Carlisle entered, "Where is Bella?"
"Restroom hon." He kissed her, "Where is the little monkey?"
"He's playing with Ivan."
He chuckled, "I think his parents are going to have to get him a pet my dear."
Bella walked in hugging Esme, "Hello. Sorry about that."
"Perfectly fine, it is a terribly long flight. Timmy is out back with Ivan, he will be so glad to see you."
"Ivan?"
Esme took her arm leading her out, "Yes dear, he was hit by a car and Carlisle found him and took him to the vet. He is healing and he is the sweetest dog. He was not very well taken care of so we took him in. Very sweet."
Bella looked down taking in the fuzzy black and white dog with a cast on his leg that Timmy was rolling in the grass with. They seemed to be having a blast. She wasn't sure what kind of dog it was, he seemed to be around 15lbs or so and underfed but getting healthier. She knew the Cullen's would make sure that was fixed.
Timmy looked up, "Mommy!" He stood running over and hugging her. She smiled lifting him up, "Hey there cowboy, how are you?"
"Grandma Emse and Grandpa Carlisle got a dog." He couldn't conceal the excitement in his voice.
"I know he is kind of cute."
"Yeah we had to give him three baths, he was stinky." He held his nose. She chuckled, "Well that I can imagine." She sat him down. He took her hand, "Where is daddy?"
"He is still filming honey, he promised to be home soon."
"He called me last night and we had a man to man talk." She looked in mock surprise, "You did?" He nodded, "Yes, he didn't want me to think he was going to take you away from me. He is even going to change my name to be like his."
"He is? Wow! You are already a Cullen but having the name...are you sure you want to announce it?" she teased. He nodded too young to get the joke.
"Well look who it is, the newest Cullen."
Bella turned hugging Alice , "Hey there." She smiled, "I am so glad you are back, I was missing you and Edward can find better things to do." "Me and you," she said gesturing between them, "Shopping is a must. I am think you have a few things you may need." She winked. Bella raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.
"Hey mom, catch." She heard and went to turn but was pulled behind Carlisle as he caught the ball in his stomach. "Good throw Timmy." He turned to wink at Bella and tossed it back, "Bella doesn't feel like ball right now."
Alice took her hand and pulled her inside along with Esme. "So it is true." She asked walking beside her. Bella looked at her confused, "What is true?"
Alice grinned patting her stomach, "Baby." Bella didn't know what to say, she had not wanted to tell them without Edward there. Esme's hands covered her mouth in surprise as her eyes lit up, "Really?"
"I....yes." Alice screamed hugging her, "I knew it!" Esme hugged her, "Oh sweetie this is wonderful, does Edward know? Well what am I saying yes he knows...is he on cloud 9?"
"He is pretty excited." She answered with a laugh. Alice clapped happily bouncing on the balls of her feet, "Oh just think of all the ways we can decorate the baby's room and..."
"Wait, wait Alice I...." She didn't want to hurt her. She didn't know quite how to say this.
"I don't want to stay in LA. Edward and I have been talking and we are thinking perhaps he will leave the limelight and go back to school, maybe move back to Forks for a while. I mean we haven't made any final decisions but..."
"Why would you want to move to Forks?"
Carlisle came in followed by Timmy. "It's small Alice, he wants to blend in a little and calm his life to enjoy his family. I think I can understand where he is coming from. He told me he was interested in going to medical school. I think if he is serious he should wait a few years and let his success die down."
"I agree if he went too soon they would make it hard on him. I want him to be able to focus. He would be a wonderful doctor." Bella added. She looked down at her stomach, "I just hope he can focus with another baby."
Timmy walked forward, "Mommy? You're having another baby?" She hadn't even realized he was behind Carlisle. She kneeled, "Come here sweetie."
He walked closer and allowed her to pull him into her arms, "I was going to wait and tell you when your daddy was with me. You are going to be a big brother."
"Really? Is it a girl or a boy?" He asked curious.
She shrugged, "I don't know. We'll have to wait and see." He reached out touching her stomach, "I can't feel anything."
"It's still really small."
"How did it get there? Did you and daddy ask for it?" He questioned watching her face seriously. Her face went blank and she looked up at Esme. Alice's hand covered her mouth and Carlisle slapped her arm as he passed. He pulled him into his lap, "Timmy when two people love each other they sometimes have ways of showing it."
"Like mommy and daddy kiss?"
"Yes, something like that and when you do that then sometimes there can be a baby."
"Just from a kiss!" He exclaimed. Carlisle chuckled, "No, no not from a kiss. There is more involved that you will not understand just yet, it is something only when you are older will you understand."
"Is this what they do on TV? When they roll on the bed and kiss?" They all laughed and Carlisle blushed clearing his throat. "Well, it is similar."
"Yuck! I don't want to know about that." He slipped off his lap and turned, "I'm going to play with Ivan, mommy?"
"Yes love?"
"Will I have to share my bed?"
She smiled brushing his hair back, "No handsome, he or she will have their own room and their own bed. They will be really tiny, and it will be a while before they can walk or talk on their own. We will have to be really careful around them ok?"
"I promise mommy. I'll be careful."
She kissed his head, "I know you will." He looked up, "I'll protect it too cause that's what big brothers do, they protect their little brothers and sisters."
"Yes they do. I have a feeling this baby is going to be very luck to have you for a big brother." He smiled at her happily running out the back door. Esme smiled, "That was so sweet he is such a loving boy. He reminds me so much of Edward when he was that age. He was the same way always protecting Alice.
"Mom." Alice complained.
She shrugged, "Well he was, he loved you until you could say the word shop." They all began to laugh. They enjoyed their visit and later that night Bella checked on Timmy who was sitting by his window.
"I thought you were asleep are you ok?"
"I couldn't sleep." He said softly. She shut the door sitting beside him looking out the window, "Counting the stars?"
"Yes, mommy will daddy still love me when the baby gets here?" She looked at him funny. "Timmy, why would you ask that?" He shrugged, "He is nice to me, and he spends a lot of time with me like you do. I am scared when the new baby gets here I won't be so special anymore."
She pulled him into her arms, "Oh Timmy you will always be very special to him. This baby can never take your place." Her cell beeped and she started not to answer it but something told her to look. She answered it on speakerphone. "Hey baby."
Edward chuckled, "Ah it is good to hear your voice, how are you and how is my Timmy? Is he asleep?"
"No daddy I'm right here." He answered.
"Really am I on speakerphone?" He questioned.
"Yes."
He chuckled, "Well then, I'll be sure to behave myself then." Bella sighed, "Edward, Timmy overheard the adults talking and he knows he's going to be a big brother."
"Really? Timmy how do you feel about that?" He asked cautiously. He wasn't sure how Timmy would react. He wondered why Bella was doing this over the phone, but he knew her and there had to be a reason. Timmy spoke softly, "I am ok with it because I will have someone to play with and to look after."
Edward breathed into the phone, "Ah, but there is more isn't there?"
"Yes." Timmy answered.
"Talk to daddy Timmy. You can tell me anything. I promise I won't get mad, I will try and understand."
Bella smiled to herself. Edward really was a natural dad. Timmy moved closer to the phone, "Well, when the new baby comes you won't have time for me anymore."
"That worries you?" Edward asked calmly.
"Yes, I don't want to lose you." His voice was sad. Edward's voice was shaky, "Timmy, baby you will never lose me. You will never come second. I will always make time for you. It will be more difficult yes, because the baby will need certain things, but we will make special time together and it will be just our time and during that time no baby. Just you and me."
"You will do that?" He asked excited.
Edward chuckled, "Timmy, I love you. I will do whatever it takes to make you feel safe and loved. This baby won't take me away from you do you understand? You have a special part of my heart that is yours and yours alone, no one else can have it."
"Even mommy?"
"Even mommy, it is yours."
Bella wiped the tears before Timmy could see them. Edward had such a huge heart. Timmy seemed in awe. Edward laughed, "You need to get in bed little one, it is late and I need to talk to your mommy some is that ok?"
"Yes daddy."
"Ok then, I love you."
"Love you too daddy."
She turned speaker off and helped him into bed kissing him goodnight. She closed the door and headed into her room. Shutting the door, "Edward you are so sweet."
He laughed softly, "He is a great kid."
"You had me crying." She said still wiping her face. He sighed, "He has normal worries, I have to make sure he is reminded he is special and I spend extra dad time with him. You will need to do the same it's been just you two for so long."
"I know, I didn't think I could love you more, but I do."
He cleared his throat, "You're killing me here. I want to hold you and you are across the world." She smiled, "I better go anyway, I am exhausted."
"You two sleep well. I'll call tomorrow."
"Ok, night baby."
"Goodnight Mrs. Cullen...oh and Bella?" He stopped her.
She paused, "Yes?"
"When you close your eyes think of me holding you."
"I will." She answered with a smile.
I know I took FOREVER but working 2 full time ER jobs SUCKS, and when I am home I am exhausted. Hopefully my hubby will get another job soon. :)