Chapter 11-Announcement

With full stomachs, everyone returned to the living room. Even the Cullen's put on a show by eating, though I need they didn't need to and probably didn't like it.

Edward squeezed my hand then let go. He moved to sit on the piano bench and I followed, as usual, sitting next to him.

Esme introduced him. "Edward wants you all to hear a song that he wrote, inspired by Bella."

"Eh-hem." Edward mocked. "I think it was you, Esme, who wanted me to play." He laughed.

All the Cullen's laughed at this and my parents stood still, confused.

"Sit, please." Esme led them all to the couch.

Edward smiled at me and I leaned up to kiss him. He obliged to my request, but stopped quickly.

"Isabella's lullaby." He announced as his fingers played along the keys.

The song sounded slower than usual, probably because of the presence of my parents.

When Edward was done, the room was silent.

Renee, Phil, and Charlie looked fascinated. Alice, Esme, Carlisle, and Emmett looked normal, they had all heard this song many times before. Rosalie just looked annoyed.

"Where's Jasper?" I asked Edward quietly.

"He needed to step out for a but. He'll be back soon. The smell in here was starting to be too much for him."

"Oh." Instantly, memories of my last birthday flooded back to me. I looked at my unsuspecting parents. If only they knew, I thought to myself.

Esme started clapping, pulling my parents out of their thoughts. They clapped too, and I saw Jasper slip back in through the kitchen door, unnoticed by everyone but Alice and I.

He gave me a weak, apologetic smile and I returned it. Poor Jasper, I thought. At least I won't be the only one struggling for control.

"Bella?" I heard Renee's distinctive voice behind me.

I got up and went to stand by her. "Yeah, mom?"

"Why didn't you tell me he could play like that? Think he'd be willing to give me lessons? I would pay him."

"Uh, mom, remember we're leaving for Alaska tomorrow." I reminded her. "By the time we get back, you'll forget that you even want to learn how to play." And hopefully you will forget about me…

"Oh, right. Speaking of which, when are you planning your first visit?"

At this point, everyone was listening to us. Charlie and Phil were waiting for my answer while the Cullen's already knew the truth..

"As soon as I can." I lied. "But it might take a while. It's far away, not all that cheap to fly home." Edward's face was grim, his lips pulled into a hard, tight smile.

"Oh." She looked disappointed. "Well, since I now have everyone's attention," she said, moving to sit next to her husband. "We have an announcement to make."

He took her hand and she took a deep breath before continuing. "I'm pregnant. Bella, You're going to have a baby brother or sister." She laughed.

"Congratulations!" Esme and Alice squealed at the same time.

My expression matched Charlie's almost exactly. Jaw dropped, I let my mouth hang wide open.

I quickly recovered my face, knowing she was waiting for my reaction. "Wow, mom. That's big news!" I managed, hugging her.

"This calls for cake." Alice cried, taking my hand and dragging me toward the kitchen. "You can help me. We'll be right back." She called to the others.

She must have thought something to Edward because he started to follow us but stopped short and went to talk to Phil instead.

a/n: i know it's short, but the next one is longer, i promise...and finished :) soo! it will be posted by friday (giving me time to work on the next chapter, so i can again update more regularly:) )