I lay in my bed grudgingly, well, more like I was being held captive.
After I had finished throwing up everything I had eaten for the last week (or so it felt), Edward had forced me into bed. Using his inhuman speed and strength he had managed to tuck multiple sheets in without me noticing. It was only once he was back at my side I realised they were so tight it was hard for me to breathe; let alone escape. After securing me he sped out the door and off to the chemist to buy something to help the vomiting; though I don't think he would find the right medication.
As if to make me feel worse once Edward was a safe distance away Rosalie had come and stood at the door, staring at me like my silent guard.
I tried to ignore her for as long as possible until I noticed her expression in the corner of my eye. Her beautiful features held an evil smirk and fierce eyes that made my stomach churn; something was up.
I tried to sit up but was securely locked in place. Panic washed through me as I tried to figure out what she wanted. It hit me like a slap across the face but the sharp pain coursed through my whole body: where the hell was the bag and test?
My sketchy memory reminded me about having it in the bathroom. I had been sick… and then what? My eyes widened as I remembered being carried to bed in Edwards strong reassuring arms, half conscious and feeling like crap, tears still running down my face. I had been in no state to worry about anything but my self-centred pity; the test was still sitting helplessly on the floor. I looked over to her in terror as she continued to smirk.
"No…" I whispered as she sniggered and crossed her arms in front of her perfect body.
"Afraid so." she replied smugly, her golden eyes never leaving me.
"So…" I was shaking by now as all the nightmares I'd been having dawned as reality: I was afraid to ask the rest of the question but I knew I had to. "What are you going to do?"
"Nothing." she said. A look of bemusement crossed her face as I furrowed my brow in confusion.
"Nothing?" I asked doubtfully. Relief washed through me but I was still suspicious. Rose wasn't that nice to me; she was planning something.
Gracefully she walked over to me and sat down on the edge of the bed lightly. A false smile was plastered on her face as she blinked innocently at me.
"Nothing," she repeated "If anything I should be asking how you managed to get pregnant from a vampire; how did that work anyway?" her smile turned sweetly sick as her eyes bored into mine. I couldn't turn away as I mustered up all the courage I could. Returning her sweet smile, I looked up at her doe eyed.
"I was actually hoping you could help me in that department considering you and Emmett are always at it like rabbits. Maybe he's just dating you for your… stamina." I smiled wickedly, proud of myself.
Even though I knew it could have been a better insult I still got the reaction I wanted. Her eyes seemed to almost flame up as she glared at me, her fists clenching the sheets so tightly they began to rip.
"At least I stick with only ONE guy, mutt whore!" She glowered at me in triumph as my mind raced for something else to use against her.
"Maybe that's because he's the only one who can put up with you! You're a stuck up conceited bitch!" I practically screamed the last part and she looked slightly taken aback.
"You'll pay for that human, you hear me!" Her eyes seem to flash at an idea as she suddenly calmed; I didn't like the look of it.
"Although…I might not need to- this will do it for me." She sneered and pulled out the pregnancy test from her pocket, waving it in my face mockingly. I gulped back tears; panic was rushing through my veins, causing all of my confidence to evaporate.
"Please Rose, I'm begging you. I can explain everything! It's all just a big misunderstanding. I didn't mean for this to happen! Oh god, please, please don't tell Edward!" It all came out in a pathetic sounding rush as my eyes filled up and spilled over. She rolled her eyes, looking at me irritably and clicking her tongue as she seemed to think things through.
"Ok fine, I won't tell Edward… for now. Just remember this little chat for future reference." She warned and walked out of the room briskly, not looking back.
"Rosalie, wait. You still have the test!" I called out miserably but she was already gone. I knew she would have easily heard me but I didn't push my luck. For some reason she had just decided to save me.
It was now just a matter of finding out why; was she going to use it against me? Threaten me? Make me her slave? I needed to know!
I struggled in the sheets angrily as I managed to get tangled in their tight grasp. I let out a scream of frustration, punching at the mattress with all my strength as Edward rushed to my side.
"What happened, I heard fighting- is everything all right? What did Rose say?" He asked in a concerned tone, stroking my hair as he gently pulled my hands out of fists. "And what's this about her having a test?" His expression grew more puzzled with each question as he stared at me intently, waiting for a reasonable answer.
'Because she found out I'm pregnant with Jacobs's child.'
'Oh that's very nice Bella, when are you due? This is so exciting, I'm going to go and congratulate Jacob right now'
'That's very kind of you Edward. I'll get Alice now. I'm sure she can whip up a baby shower for me.'
It was then that Edward became more confused as I began laughing softly at the distorted scenario in my head. I could always hope, couldn't I?
Instead of continuing my false reality I looked up at him and smiled sweetly.
"Oh it was nothing; we just had a slight… disagreement. It's all sorted now though." He smiled back at me as my lips reached out for his. The moment we touched I felt relief flow through me as all bad thoughts disappeared; it was like we were the only ones on the planet. No vampires, no werewolves, no baby, no problems. My hands ran over the contours of his body as I once again let myself get caught up in the moment. Edward, being Edward, pulled away sadly brushing a strand of hair out of my face. I pouted slightly as he chuckled.
"Not now Bella, we don't know what could happen, it's too dangerous. We wouldn't want you getting pregnant now would we?" He cooed gently pulling me towards him. I looked up at him questioningly.
"Could that even work?" I asked softly. He looked back at me slightly shocked by my question.
"Oh, well I really don't know Bella. This is all new territory for everyone. To be honest I really don't want to find out. Think about bringing a baby into our lives; how would it cope with two parents who wouldn't grow up? Would it even physically work? It would be horrible for it." Tears once again welled up in my eyes as my lip trembled; he was right of course. How could I possibly bring a child into my whirlwind life? It was hard enough for me to cope, let alone a baby! With the constant threat of attacks and just being a danger magnet I couldn't possibly think of endangering another life. What was I going to do? The thoughts hazed as he held me tighter and kissed me gently.
"There, there Bella it's ok. I know how much you must want to have children in the future…It's just not possible. I'm so, so sorry" I could hear the pain in his voice and it broke my heart.
"No Edward you're right…" I trailed off. "But it's a little too late" I mouthed to myself.