What an anniversary this turned out to be

Chapter 3

Edwards P.O.V

"Carlisle why couldn't she talk, is this permanent" Edward asked in a panicked tone "Edward calm down after looking at her notes I half expected this I was just hoping it wouldn't happen, she had severe whiplash her belt could have easily strangled her, it almost did as you can tell from the bruising around her neck" Carlisle told the family who looked down at the small fragile sleeping beauty hooked up with wires to the machines around her "It seems that the accident also damaged her vocal chords rendering her unable to speak I'm not entirely sure how long this will last it could be anything from a few hours to a few weeks maybe even months I cannot say" everyone looked at Bella who blushed and looked down at her hands. Emmet was the first to speak "wow its gonna be awkward talking to you in public siss" then came his booming laughter which earned him a glare from most members of the family including Bella who had tears streaming down her face so Jasper gave him a slap round the back of the head "don't worry Bella I'm sure you will be back to normal in no time" said Jasper softly giving her a warm smile and using his power to calm her down. Alice just jumped on her and hugged her crying "you better start talking soon missy, I miss the sound of your laugh and the arguments you have with Emmet when he acts stupid" with this Bella smiled and looked at Carlisle who somehow knew what she wanted so he walked out of the room and came back in minutes later holding a pad and pen "There you go Bella, don't worry I'm sure your voice will come back soon enough just have to be patient" he smiled at her and kissed her forehead before saying "okay guys let Bella get some rest, all of you go home get a shower and something to eat it's been a while since you guys have had some rest too" I looked at Bella and held her hand "DO you need me to stay with you I don't mind if you do" I asked softly and waited for her to write her reply "No its okay go home and get some rest Carlisle is here to check on me If I need him" I looked at Carlisle who nodded in return so I gave Bella a kiss "I'll be back in the morning okay" and with that I left with my family to get some rest I was relieved she was okay and just prayed she would soon get her voice back.

Normal POV

Once every one left Carlisle gave Bella some morphine to help her sleep saying he'll check on her soon. Bella drifted off only to be woken up by a nightmare soon after she was rolling around on her bed "Bella, Bella sweaty calm down its me Carlisle" he whispered softly trying to shake her awake. She woke with a start and cried softly on Carlisle chest as he'd moved her onto his lap to calm her down.

3 weeks later

Bella was out of the hospital and home with the Cullen's looking after her. She didn't have her voice back yet but she had hope that she would get it back soon.

Bella POV

I was getting tired of Edward fussing over every little thing he was driving me insane ever since I lost my voice all he can do is treat me like a child. I even had Emmet beat him up a couple of times, I love Emmet he's going to be an awesome brother-in-law same as Jazz he's a lot calmer but listens to me when I talk to him and gives me advise when I need it he also.

After spending the day with Alice and Rose shopping I decided to go upstairs and rest I was exhausted. Alice, Rose, Emmet, Jasper and Esme had all gone hunting while Edward was down stairs playing his piano and Carlisle was at the hospital. I put one of Edwards CD's into the music player and listened to it letting it relax me into a nice sleep.

Edwards POV

Bella was sleeping soundly on the king size bed I bought her when she slept at mine one time so I decided to go out for some fresh air for a while it wasn't till I was walking in the woods next do the house I heard it. I almost missed it but I didn't, a sound I hadn't heard in a long time Bella's voice I ran to the house only to be met by a scream I knew she was having another nightmare it happens sometimes I ran up to the room to see Bella thrashing around on the bed "help me Edward hurry, I don't want to die yet, I love you" she mumbled I smiled and tried to wake her then I heard movement downstairs "Carlisle come quickly" I said in normal tone and in seconds he was by the bed "what is it Edward is she okay is it another nightmare poor girl" Carlisle started shaking her lightly "Bella Wake up your okay your safe and sound" then he heard "thank-you Carlisle I love you dad" and her eyes fluttered open to see a shocked Carlisle and me happier than I have been since the accident "your voice its back you spoke" she looked at me confused then tried to talk "w..what" Carlisle left to get her a drink of water which she gulped down in seconds "I I can talk I love you Edward" I smiled brightly down at her and notice my family in the doorway smiling too.

Normal POV

Alice and rose jumped on the bed and tackled Bella "thank-god you got your voice back it was waaay to quiet" squealed Alice "that's one way of putting it" laughed Rose Bella looked it all the family members faces all filled with joy that she could speak again. All she could do was cry tears of joy "I've missed speaking to you guys" they just laughed Emmet obviously the loudest "well iv definitely missed it the most" boomed Emmet

After the excitement died down Carlisle pressed a hand on her shoulder "can you come to my office I just want to check your okay" Bella nodded and got up shakily almost falling down again until Edward steadied her "defiantly the same clumsy Bella" I glared at him and jasper whacked him round the head "hey man what was that for" jasper just stated " for picking on our sister stupid" they all laughed at that and Edward walked Bella down to Carlisle's office so he could to the check-up " ahh Bella good just sit on the couch a second" she did what he said and sat down with Edward holding her hand Carlisle sat in front of her "okay I just want you to open your mouth for me you haven't talked in quit a long time so I just Want to check how your throat is the bruising gone down which is a good sign." She did as she was told then when he was done with her throat he asked her to lie down on the couch so he could check her stomach "ahh good seems like everything is healing perfectly your very lucky looks like you'll be back to your old self in no time Bella" with that he said she could go placing a kiss on her forehead saying "it's good to hear your voice again Bella" with that Bella and Edward decided to go to their meadow where they lied on the grass Bella's head resting on Edwards chest watching the clouds float by.

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Sammie-Jo