Thank you guys for all the love! It's been amazing how many reviews and support I've received from everyone. I want to take a minute to clear some things up. Some people have had questions, and I just want to take the time now to answer them. Carlisle and Esme are married. Their children are Emmett, Edward, and Alice. Alice is married to Jasper. Rosalie is married to Emmett; her ex-husband is Royce. Charlie and Renee got divorced soon after Bella was born and she grew up with her father. Renee lives in Florida and has very minimal contact with her. Esme was Bella's mother figure through much of her life. In present day, Reneesme is 8. Edward is 33 and Bella is 32. Bella and Edward's girlfriend are only a couple weeks apart in the pregnancy, with the girlfriend being a little further along.
9 years ago…
I smiled as I heard the front door open; I knew that Edward was home. I called out so he would know that I was in the kitchen, and it wasn't long before he came around the corner. "Hello. How was work today?"
Edward shushed me as he walked over. He wrapped both of his arms around my waist and pulled me in for a deep kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck as I kissed him back. He always insisted on kissing me before we talked about our day. I smiled against his lips before he pulled back and I released my arms.
"Work was the same crap that it's been all week. I'm working on that new piano piece, but my boss is pushing for it to be ready. He wants to present it to a big wig, but it just isn't ready. I can't focus long enough to get the ending the way that I want it." Edward slumped down at the table and sighed.
His boss has been riding his case lately, and Edward cannot figure out why. He would love to compose and get his music out there himself, but we don't have the resources right now. I walked over behind him and massaged his shoulders. "I'm so sorry, Edward. Why don't you go rest and I'll just work on dinner?"
Edward grabbed one of my hands and pulled it closer to kiss the back of it, "Sweetheart, there's nothing for you to be upset about. It will be perfectly fine. I'm alright. How was your day?"
I smiled as Edward pulled me into his lap while I talked about my day. "So you remember, I told you about the new book I'm writing? I got a call from my publisher today. I sent her the first several chapters. She's so excited about this one. She really thinks it will go somewhere."
"Of course it's going to go somewhere. You're Isabella Cullen!"
I laughed and shoved Edward's chest lightly. He always has so much faith in me. "So…I have a surprise for you."
Edward's eyes glinted, he loves surprises. "What is it?"
"Well I can't just tell you! Close your eyes."
I walked over to the cabinet and pulled out the box that I had hidden away this morning after Edward left for work. The little plus sign on the stick made me light up again, and I quietly made my way back over to my amazing husband. I smiled as I placed the box in his hand and told him to open his eyes.
Edward POV
I felt something be placed in my hand, and Bella whispered, "You can open your eyes now."
I opened them and looked down in my hand at the pregnancy test box. The little stick was poking out and I saw the plus sign. My jaw dropped and my eyes opened wide. I looked up to Bella and found her watching me with a huge smile on her face. "We're having a baby?"
Bella nodded, tears forming in her gorgeous brown eyes.
I jumped up from the table and pulled her into a hug. "You're really pregnant? We're having a baby?" I asked, again. It wasn't clicking in my head yet. I would be a father. We were really starting our family.
Bella laughed and nodded, "Yes, Edward. I'm pregnant!"
I yelled and picked Bella up to spin her in a circle. I pulled her in for a kiss and proceeded to place many kisses all over her perfect fact. "I'm going to be a dad!"
We both laughed and kissed and danced around the kitchen. I couldn't believe that she was pregnant. This was definitely one of the best days of my life.
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I opened my eyes the next morning before the alarm went off and found my wife cuddled up against my side. I wrapped an arm around her to pull her in closer and watched as her nose wrinkled up and her eyelids fluttered. I held my breath until she settled back into sleep and smiled. Bella asleep was one of my favorite sights. She was so peaceful in her sleep, and yes, I'm fully aware of how cliché that is.
Bella's hair flowed loose behind her on the pillow and I gently brushed the stray strands from her face. Her eyebrows were completely relaxed; they are usually where she shows the most emotion. Her eyes were closed, her eyelashes making perfect crescents on her slightly flushed cheeks. Bella lives with a constant blush on her face, and I think it just makes her that much more gorgeous. I followed her perfect little nose down to her lips, slightly parted in sleep. They were full and rosy pink after our night of kissing and making love.
I trailed my hand lightly along her arm, and I saw Bella's eyes begin to flutter open. She yawned and curled closer to my side. "Good morning, my love."
Bella wrapped an arm around my waist and I could feel the smile on her face. "Good morning, handsome. Stop watching me sleep, creeper."
I chuckled softly, "That won't happen. I can't help myself."
Bella laughed and playfully hit my chest. "Edward, you are ridicu-" Bella cut off and her hand shot to her mouth."
I quickly sat up, unsure of what was going on, "Bella?"
Bella ran to the bathroom and I was close behind. She barely made it to the toilet before she was throwing up everything we had eaten the night before. Morning sickness.
I quickly ran water over a washcloth and knelt down beside her. I held her hair out of her face and rubbed her back, all while she was feebly trying to shoo me away from the bathroom. "I'm right here, Bella. I'm not leaving you. I'll never leave you."
Anyone liking past Edward…? Let me know your thoughts! I'm hoping (fingers crossed!) to have the next chapter up tomorrow. I had a request to see how Edward reacted to Bella's first pregnancy, so that's where this one came from. Let me know of any other scenes from the past you want to see! I promise, these are important for Edward's character. He hasn't always been the asshole you're seeing in present day. Please review!
