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Chapter six

Disaster

I never thought I could be in this situation. Since I was child, I was taught that the man always must see the woman as a treasure, and must respect and protect her no matter what. I did promise that on the day I decided that she would be mine forever, but I had made so many mistakes. First I left her, thinking that I would protect her that way. It turned out that my stupidity almost cost us our lives- if you can call it a life. I didn't understand her rush to become a monster like me. The worst part of all of this was definitely that I disrespected her that afternoon when we were in our meadow, and that she was now pregnant because of that. She would always be a teen mom. The more disconcerting thought, though, was that I was 109 years old and I was going to become a teen dad. It was ridiculous. And to make the matter more stressful, I had to care for the most neglected and clumsy woman in the world.

I still couldn't believe that it was my fault that Bella would lose a semester in college, and would have to face the worst part: being a teen mommy in high school. I mean, I knew Bella wasn't the typical teenager, but still, I couldn't protect her from the gossip. I knew it was hard for her, even if she didn't admit it. The teenagers were so immature. Besides, she was so reckless- sometimes irritatingly so- that she didn't understand how fragile she was. For example, today she asked if it was okay for her to go to dinner with Angela and to tell her about her pregnancy in private. Don't get me wrong- I was so proud that she is such a thoughtful woman. I just didn't like her going out alone. I knew she was with Angela, but what if Victoria showed up? I didn't even want to imagine.

"What are you thinking, Edward?" my mother asked. I was so wrapped up in my thoughts that I did not hear her approaching.

"Of Bella, my baby, and everything that is happening and will happen," I explained. She approached and sat next to me.

"What is happening to you guys… it's beautiful, Edward. A baby is the best miracle of life. I know Bella may be a little to young to become a mother, but I know that both of you will be excellent parents. I have no doubt of that, "she said, taking my hand.

"Do you really think I'm going to be a good father?" I felt like a child talking with his mom after school. "What if she hates us for not being humans? For be…vampires. I mean, we will be moving constantly… and even if- oh, I don't want to think about this possibility or fact! She could be half monster, like me," I told my mom my biggest fears.

"You know, what is the best part of being a dad?" I frowned. That was not the answer I had been hoping for.

"Well," she said, now in her thoughts. "When you're a dad, you teach your children how to live. The wonderful thing, though, is that they also teach you, even though you don't see it that way. You learn so much from them, just as they do from you. You will make so many mistakes, and so will your child. But the most important thing is that you count on him or her, and she or he can count on you. Besides, you are very good at being protective. I'm sure there will not be much difference with your daughter or son, and at the end that's all that matters. It's all your baby needs, love." She spoke through her thoughts, and showed a picture of Bella, my baby, and I in the living room.

"Thanks, Mom," I said as I stood and hugged her, "Now I got to go. Bella went out with Angela, and I have to pick her up."

"Tell her I said hi."

I gave her a kiss on the cheek, and I went to my car in a second. I knew Bella was angry because I told her that she wasn't allowed to drive at night, much less alone. I didn't mention the piece of garbage. I doubted either of them was safe in that thing.

I was in Angela's house in a blink. When I got there, they were saying goodbye. Angela was a little surprised by the news, but she was happy because she thought that Bella and I would be very good parents. I liked Angela; she was a loyal friend. It is very hard to find people like her.

Angela was also worried about the reaction of Jessica and Lauren. Bella apparently didn't care if the school found out. Tomorrow, she would show her incapacity to the coach. I bet she was very exited about it. She wouldn't have to take gym class ever again as long as she lived.

She called me five minutes later, and I told her I was outside. She came out immediately; apparently, she was very exhausted.

"How was dinner, love?" I asked.

"It was good- much better than I expected, actually. The truth is, it was a bit hard to tell her. It just… I don't know. I had been thinking that we did something bad the whole time. I was a little scared, but when I told her and she said congrats, it was all very…normal. I was really surprised.

"I'm glad." I took this opportunity to talk about school. "So, tomorrow we're planning to say that you are pregnant, right?"

"Yes, I think I'm ready. Don't you?"

"Of course I am. I'm ready when you are, love." I parked in front of her driveway. "I'm very proud of you, Bella. I admire your force, and I want you to know that no matter what they said, we didn't do anything wrong. We loved each other and we'll have a beautiful gift in a few months. So promise me that you will not let the rumors and the gossip affected you".

Her eyes were watering before she could answer me. "I love you," she pulled me from my shirt and kissed me like never before. "I promise".

A/N: I'll updated on monday or tuesday, hopefuly. So againg, thanxs to my beta, she deserved all the credit ;).

Thanks for read.

Sally CH.