Sorry, sorry, sorry! I can not say it enough and I know you guys deserve better but that is all I got. I'm really hoping that I can get a few more chapters done and out to you guys. But you should know that next week I'm starting work at a summer camp and I'm not sure if I'm going to have access to the internet.
Now on to the chapter…I really hope that you guys like it.
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To say I was nervous leaving the house was an understatement. It wasn't like I didn't trust Bella with Jake but then again it wasn't like I knew her very well. I was pretty sure she wouldn't leave during the day like Jessica did but I again didn't know that for sure. I did however know that Jake took to her like nobody else, that she made him happy, and she made me feel relaxed (a feeling I'm not very familiar with). Luckily work was chaotic so I didn't have much time to worry about what was going on at home.
I was finally able to leave the hospital a little after six o'clock and was happy to find no messages on my cell phone. That had to be a good thing, right? Bella's truck was still in the driveway when I got home, another good sign.
I was hit with a mouth watering smell as soon as I walked into the house. I think I may have even moan a little because of the delicious aroma. I hung my jacket up and let my nose lead me to the kitchen. Jake was sitting on a bar stool coloring in one of his books while Bella worked on dinner.
While we ate Jake told me all about his first day with Bella, whenever I would get confused Bella would clarify. The meal tasted even more delicious then it smelt and I knew I was going to have to start going to the gym. Bella insisted on cleaning up once we were all done eating, so Jake and I sat together in the living room.
"So you had a good day with Bella," I ran my hand through his hair.
"Yes Daddy, she is so much fun," he nodded his head smiling at me.
"Good, I'm really happy you like her. Did you want to watch a movie or play in the playroom?"
He scrunched his eyebrows together and nibbled on his lower lip. I had to bite my own lip to keep myself from laughing as he mauled over the two options. "Movie," he nodded his head once and I couldn't help but laugh this time.
"Alright you got it J-Man," I turned a movie on for us to watch just as Bella walked in from the kitchen.
We all sat together for a while until Bella's loud yawn caused Jake and me to laugh. Shortly after Bella said goodnight and made her way up to her bedroom. Soon after Jake let out a yawn of his own signaling bedtime. I tucked him in and read him a bedtime story before going to my own room.
I took a quick shower then changed into sweatpants and t-shirt before lying down on my bed. I knew I needed to call my mother and my sister but all I really wanted to do was go to bed. As if she could read my mind my phone started to ring "Barbie Girl".
"Hello sister," I answered.
"Edward why haven't you called me yet?"
I let out a deep sigh. "Alice I've had a pretty busy day and was just about to call you."
"Fine I guess that is okay. So I take it you got a new nanny since you didn't call Mom or me to come over and watch Jake today," she didn't wait for me to answer. "So how is she? Didn't run away yet? Does Jake like her? When do I get to meet the person that is taking care of my nephew?"
"Slow down Alice I will answer all of your questions but you need to take a breath," I heard her let out a frustrated sigh. "Yes I did hire a new nanny. Her name is Bella and she is twenty-five years old. So far she is amazing, hasn't run away yet, and both Jake and Seth love her. You should see the way he is with her. They act as if they've known each other for their whole life. About the meeting her part I was actually going to ask you for a favor. Bella's room is very plain and I think she needs to add some life to it," before I was able to actually ask her for help she was squealing and talking a mile a minute about swatches. "Alice please calm down," I almost had to shout to get her to hear me. "I still have to make sure it is okay with Bella before I set anything up. If I do get the go ahead from her I'm also going to see if Mom wants to help top and maybe Rose."
"Oh Edward that would be so much fun. We could have a girls day out, you know we haven't had one of those in so long. Mom would just love it and I'm sure Rose would be up for it," she didn't take one breath or pause the entire time.
"Alice, remember that I need to talk to Bella first. So don't go making any plans yet, okay?"
"Fine, fine, just let me know as soon as she says yes. I'll talk to you later," and with that she hung up.
I knew I should call my mom but I didn't have any energy left inside of me and before I knew it was out. The next thing I knew my alarm was going off waking me for another long day at the hospital. I went through my morning routing before making my way down to the kitchen. Again Bella was already awake and in the kitchen.
"Good morning Bella," I greeted her before pouring myself a cup of coffee.
"Morning Edward, there are muffins on the table if you are hungry," she gave me a small smile before getting back to her book.
I grabbed a muffin and sat down next to her. "Mmm this muffin is delicious Bella but you really don't have to make breakfast every morning."
"I know but I enjoy doing it."
"Oh, before I forget there is something I've been meaning to ask you," she closed her book then looked up at me. "Aren't you going to forget where you stopped," I motioned towards her book, she didn't mark the page.
"Oh no I've read this book so many times that I can start wherever," she laughed a little and looked down at the worn out copy of Wuthering Heights. "So what did you want to ask me?"
"I know I asked you earlier about having my sister and mom help you decorate your room, so I was just wondering if you have given it any thought."
"Yeah that would be nice," her voice sounded unsure as she tucked her hair behind her ear.
"You really don't have to go if you don't want to. I think you all would have a great time but it is completely up to you," I hoped she would want to go but I could understand being a little nervous about it.
"No, I do want to go. I guess I'm just a little nervous but I think it would still be fun."
"Good, so the next day I have off is Friday. I know that means another two days of a boring room but I hope that is okay. If you want to go sooner I'm sure I could get someone else to come look after Jake while you guys go out," I realized I was rambling just about the time Bella started to giggle.
"Edward take a breath," now she sounded like me talking to Alice. "Friday would be great as long as it works for you mom and sister."
"Oh trust me shopping is always works with their schedules," Bella looked a little nervous which caused me to chuckle. "Don't worry I'll tell them to go easy on you," I looked down at my watch and realized I needed to get going. "Well I got to head to the hospital, I'll make sure to call my sister and mom to let them know the good news," I grabbed a muffin for the road.
"Have a good day at work," she gave me a big smile before taking a sip of coffee and opening her book.
I quickly called Alice on the way to work, to say she was excited would be putting it lightly. If I didn't have such good reflexes I'm sure I would be deaf in one ear. I didn't have enough time to call my mom so Alice said that she would do it. I'm sure I'm going to catch hell about that later.
Work was much slower today than it was yesterday, which made the day drag on. By noon I was ready to get the hell out of there and back home. I kept thinking about my conversation with Bella this morning. It wasn't the content of the talk that kept playing in my mind but instead the feeling of having someone to talk to. All the other nannies would either still be asleep or in a different part of the house when I left in the morning. None of them had ever made me breakfast and had a conversation with me before I left for work. It was nice to have a few minutes to talk and relax before rushing off to a busy day. I found myself smiling just thinking about it.
I was finally able to leave the hospital after helping a little girl that feel out of a tree. She was a great patient and never once cried. I was the one that wanted to cry when her mother started hitting on me. I've come to accept the fact that as a doctor women like to hit on me but it still made me slightly uncomfortable, especially when it was a mother of a patient, a married mother I might add.
I had two messages on my phone when I turned it on which made me a little nervous. I relaxed after hearing they were both from my mom. I was right about catching hell about not calling her sooner. immediately I dialed her number.
"Edward honey, would you care to explain why I had to hear it from you sister that you hired a new nanny and she wants to go shopping with us on Friday," yep she's not so happy with me.
"Mom, I'm sorry I know I should have called you but I really didn't have any time this morning after Alice almost caused permanent damage to my eardrum," we both chuckled. "So dose Friday work for you? Do you know if Alice called Rose?"
"Yes honey, Friday is going to be perfect and Alice did call Rose. All three of us will be at your house bright and early Friday morning. Alice told me that your nanny's name is Bella and Jake adores her. I'm so happy for Jake and you Edward and I just can't wait to meet her," it was times like these that I knew were Alice got it from. My mother could have just as much energy as Alice.
"Yes Mom both Jake and I are happy to have her with us. I did want to talk to you a little about Friday though," I was pulled into the garage and turn the car off. "Bella seems to be a little nervous about going shopping with you guys, so just please take it easy on her. I would hate to lose a wonderful nanny just because my crazy family scared her away."
"Oh hush your mouth Edward. You know we will take good care of her, you have nothing to worry about," we talked for a few more minutes about the family before I finally decided it was time to head inside.
"Again, again," I heard Jake's cheerful voice coming from the kitchen when I walked into the house followed by giggling and clapping. Suddenly music started coming from the kitchen.
"Ma chere Mademoiselle, it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight. And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair as the dinning room proudly presents, your dinner," I walked into the kitchen to see Bella curtsey towards Jake causing him to giggle.
Bella sang along to the song as it played while dancing around the kitchen. She tucked a napkin into Jake's shirt when the music told her to and danced with the plates during other parts. Seth sat next to Jake barking and wagging his tail happily. It was adorable watching the three of them and before I could stop myself I started to dance and sing along. At first Bella was startled but quickly got over it when Jacob started to laugh louder. By the end of the song all three of us were dancing and singing, or in Jake's case giggling.
"Again, again," Jake cheered when the song ended.
"Sorry buddy I'm way too tired to do that for a third time," Bella ran her fingers through his hair. "Plus I'm sure your Daddy is hungry," she looked up at me with hope.
"Oh yes J-Man I'm so hungry I think I could eat you," I picked him up and start to pretend to eat him.
"No Daddy, Bellwa help me," he reached for her.
"Don't worry Jake, I'll protect you," she lunged forward trying to grab Jake but instead knocked us all back against the wall. I wrapped my free arm around Bella to make sure she didn't fall down. Something inside of me clicked then, it felt so right and natural to be holding the two of them in my arms.
"Daddy okay," I quickly realized that I was still holding on to Bella so I regrettably let go.
"Yeah buddy I'm okay," I kissed his cheek.
"Sorry about that Edward I didn't mean to cause us all to crash into the wall," Bella laughed nervously.
"No problem, I know you didn't. Now did I hear someone say something about dinner?"
We had a light supper that night and then all hung out in the living room together. Jake was the first to go to bed and Bella and I were left alone together.
"I talked to my mom and sister today and they are both on for Friday, if that is still okay with you," she nodded her head. "They also invited my sister-in-law Rose, I hope that is also okay," she again nodded her head and I told her what time they would be here on Friday. Once I was done Bella asked if she could talk to me about Jacob and I was a little nervous.
"I was just wondering if I could maybe take him to the park or out during the day. I'm not sure what the other nannies did with him all day but I feel like he might want to get out of the house for a little bit," she played with the bottom of her shirt, a nervous habit I had noticed. "I mean as long as it is okay with you, if not that is completely fine and I'm sure we would be able to find more things to do around the house."
"Bella," she was really cute when she was nervous, "of course it would be okay for you to take Jake out during the day. I trust you."
"I was also wondering if maybe I could teach him things. I mean I have my teachers degree so I know what I'm doing. The last family I worked for had me do it but if you want Jake to wait for school that is completely fine with me," again she was back to being nervous and rambling.
"Of course, anything you want to do is fine as long as you aren't putting Jake in any danger I trust your judgment," the smile she gave me lit up the room and caused me to smile myself.
"Thanks Edward. I should probably get to bed," she stretched her arms over her head causing her shirt to rise up. For the life of me I could not make my eyes look away from the sliver of creamy skin. I quickly stood up so I didn't get caught.
"Okay, well goodnight Bella," I watched her walk up the stairs.
"Goodnight Edward," she called over her shoulders.
I feel back against the couch as soon as she was out of sight and ran my hands through my hair. Bella was affecting me like no other woman had, I just hope that the crazy women in my family don't scare her away before I get to know her better.
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