"I think you should do another tour," Steve mentions. We are having a meeting, or our version of one, since we are in Starbucks drinking coffee.
"Another one? Where to?" I ask, stunned that he wanted to move on so quickly.
"Australia." I open my eyes wide. That far?
"Why?" I ask, bewildered.
"To get away from the reporters of course. I heard about that little incident that you and Edward got into yesterday. I think it would be best if we headed over there, where the rumours and speculation are less extreme. The Australian audience is very accepting," Steve continues, making perfect sense. Get away from the paps. That sounds like a very, very good idea. And I've never been to Australia, it should be fun.
"Sure, why not," I agree.
"Great. I'll start organising it, we should be on the road by September."
"That soon?" It was only July for heaven's sake. Tours take months and months to organise.
"It shouldn't be to hard to pull together. Like I said, Australians are nice," he says in a final tone with a smile. "Oh, and we're getting you a bodyguard. No questions asked."
I roll my eyes. Now even Steve was being overprotective. That's all I needed. Edward practically never let me out of the house any more. And when I did go out, he had to come with me. So, obviously he is sitting next to me. He gives me a smile as I stare up at him. I look at my watch and realise what the time is.
"We'd better get going, we have to see Alice off." He looks at his watch as well. He nods. I start to stand up.
"Be careful. Paps hang around the airport like bees to honey," Steve warns me. I roll my eyes.
"Will do." Edward and I walk out the door, hand in hand, as always. The limo is just outside, so we hop in. I tell the driver to go to my house and then the airport. Edward puts his arm around me and I lean my head on his shoulder. I am so tired, despite the constant sleep I've been getting (what a good little girl I am). I haven't been partying or anything. I don't know what's wrong with me.
We pull up at the house and get out. I start to open the door, but Alice beats me to it.
"Where have you been? You are over ten minutes late. What were you doing, driving to Mexico and back?" she yells.
"Jeez Alice, relax. You still have plenty of time. Do you have your bags?" I ask.
"Of course I do. It's me we're talking about. I packed last night," she says will an eye roll.
"Right. Of course. Sorry Alice." I say.
"Don't worry. I'm just annoyed because I have to leave. Why now? But I suppose you have Edward. That should be enough to keep you out of trouble. But still, I'm leaving my baby sister in L.A. where there are dozens of reporters lurking around all the time just waiting for the moment to strike - "
"Alice, I'll be fine! Like you said, I have Edward," I reminded her.
"True. But I'll miss you so much!"
"There'll be time for all that at the airport, we'd better go," I say, looking at my watch again.
"Right. Let's go!"
"Goodbye Bella my sweat pea! I'll miss you forever!" Alice says as she hugs me tight. She gives Edward a brief hug as well. A little awkward, but they've only known each other for a week. I give her one final hug (the biggest one I've ever given) and she heads off to her plane with a wave of her hand. She blows me a kiss, which I give in return. I sigh as she goes through the doors.
"I'll miss her so much," I mumble. Edward holds me tight.
"I know you will. But you've got other things to think about now." Ah, good old practical Edward, always keeping me in check. I honestly do not know what I would do without him.
"Yeah, I know. Australia in two months. Wow." I am still unable to comprehend the monstrosity of it. I wonder what it will be like. I've heard that they keep kangaroos as pets or something. And that koala bears jump on your face and birds laugh at you. It's probably not like that though.
"So, we'll be starting in Sydney, then moving on to Canberra, then on to Melbourne, then to Adelaide, Alice Springs, Perth, Broome, Darwin, Cairns and ending up in Brisbane," Steve lists. I don't know where any of these places are in relation to the country, but sure, why not. "We'll be doing more shows in Melbourne than any other city, because it's the music capital of the country or something like that," he goes on.
I knew that at least. One of my favourite bands, The Temper Trap, is from Melbourne. I think. It'll be nice to see where the band was born.
'Now, Bella, I think it would be a good idea, and I suppose it applies to everyone else as well, to have a check up, and immunisations if need be. I don't want you getting sick over there." I nod. I hate doctors, but I'll follow his advice, because I don't want to get sick either. It's the worst possible thing that can happen, to a singer in particular. Just a few shots, maybe a blood test, and we're out of there. No harm done.
"Bella? Bells, wake up. Come on, my arm is numb. Wake up. Please? I kind of need my circulation back…" Hmm, what? Oh crap, I fell asleep again. We're on the couch, watching a movie. Well, we were. I guess it's over now.
"Oh my gosh, sorry. I can't keep awake for five minutes these days," I yawn.
"I noticed. Maybe a doctor's appointment is what you need. To make sure you're not anaemic or anything. It is common in vegetarians from what I've heard. Are you eating enough lentils?"
"Yes, plenty. I've been vego for ten years and I've been fine. I don't know what it is. And I'm getting one anyways, remember? Tour protocol." I yawn again. Edward has a worried look on his face, but doesn't press the matter.
"So, you excited for the tour?" he ask me, changing the subject.
"Yeah. I've never been to Australia. Should be good." I smile. Although I may be lethargic right now, I actually am pretty excited. Going to any new place is exciting. "What about you?" I ask, as I yawn again. My jaw's starting to hurt, that's how much I'm yawning.
"As long as you're with me, I'll be excited." I really don't deserve him. I smile. And yawn, yet again. His face becomes abruptly serious. He plonks a magazine on the table in front of me. I read the headline.
Bella stole my boyfriend: Ex-girlfriend of Edward Cullen tells how Bella stole him away.
I widen my eyes. My god. How could she do this? Does she want to ruin our lives? Stupid question, of course she does. I look at Edward. He face is expressionless.
"What are we going to do about her?" I ask him, not really hoping for an answer.
"I honestly don't know. But there is one thing we can do…"
"What?" I ask tiredly.
"Get away from here, escape. Go on tour, go to another country where they don't care about all these rumours." He picks up the magazine and shakes it as he's saying this. He's right. Of course. I can't wait for Australia. I can't wait to get away from all the press and rumours and magazines and crazy ex-girlfriends. I'm sick of it. I want to go now. Too bad I have to endure another 3 weeks of this torture. It seemed like ages ago that we had sat in the coffee shop and planned it. Edward stood up all of the sudden.
"Where are you going?" I asked politely.
"Calling the doctors. I'll call Steve as well, to make sure he knows your getting yours early. You really need one, I'm worried." I rolled my eyes.
"You worry about me too much." I dismiss.
"I'm serious, Bella." I sigh. Truthfully, I had an idea of what might be wrong with me, I just hope I'm wrong.
"Ouch!" I cry. Damn blood tests, I hate them.
"And… done," the doctor murmurs. I puts a cotton bud on my arm. "Now, the blood test should be a couple of days, but the urine test I can tell you about now, if you'd like." He had a very serious look on his face. I nod. I really would like to know. "Now, I'm sure this will be a shock, but please keep calm, and we'll figure out what to do from here." I nod for him to go on. I can't take the suspense any longer. He doesn't go on.
"What?" I almost yell.
"Miss Swan, you're pregnant."
Oh. My. God.
Hoped you liked that chapter :) Sorry it was a little short. How is this going to effect the tour? Will she go? So many questions. Well anyways, let me know if you liked it, by reviewing! They really make my day. :)