Chapter 9: A Threat?
EPOV
I watched as the two most important people in my life slept. Bella had fallen asleep almost instantly and Anthony had begun sucking his thumb, he looked absolutely adorable. I wanted to hold him, but I knew he needed his rest we all did.
I brought the small crib as close as possible as I hummed them both a lullaby. I was on such a high, that I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep. I would stand guard over them, because I knew I would never let anything happen to either of them.
Anthony began to fuss after a few minutes and I carried him gently careful not to wake Bella. I walked to the corner of the room humming softly as he looked up at me. I knew that he couldn't see me clearly, but it still felt nice to see his green eyes looking into mine.
"Why are you fussing?" I asked him in a gentle voice. "You're going to wake up your mommy who is really tired."
"Can I see my nephew?" Alice asked sticking her head inside. "I know I'm a bit early, but I couldn't wait."
"Come in." I said gesturing with my head that Bella was asleep.
"I'll be quiet." She assured me in a low voice as she approached Anthony and me slowly. "I wanted to see him before everyone bombarded you guys. Jasper is waiting outside and will come in with everybody else."
"Auntie Alice, this is your nephew, Anthony." I introduced as she peered at the little bundle in my arms.
"He looks like you!" Alice said. "He's even sucking his thumb."
"I know." I said with a smile. "Do you want to hold him?"
"Can I?" She beamed with a huge smile. I knew she didn't know how to quite ask.
"Wash your hands first, and then you can." I said as she made her way into the small bathroom in our room.
Alice came back her hands freshly cleaned as I gently placed Anthony in her arms. She looked down at him in awe as she rocked him back and forth. "How does it feel to be a dad?" She questioned her eyes not leaving her nephew.
"I don't know." I answered truthfully. "I don't think it has sunk in yet. It's hard to believe I helped create this little miracle."
"He's precious, Edward. He looks just like you and he even sucks his thumb." She commented. "I just met him and I think I'm in love."
"I know I am." I replied as she slowly handed him back to me. "Congratulations, baby brother. I love you."
"I love you too, big sis." I answered as she waved sneaking back outside.
Anthony had gone back to sleep in my arms, and I was reluctant to let him go. I sat in the little rocking chair they provided softly rocking back and forth. He seemed so content in my arms like it was exactly where he belonged.
"You two are so cute together." I heard Bella comment. She had woken up and was now staring at us. She looked tired, but definitely had the new mom glow. She was beautiful.
"Did I wake you?" I asked hesitantly. I thought I had been quiet enough not to wake her, I knew she needed her rest.
"I'm too excited to sleep." She answered trying to sit up. "I want to hold him."
I placed Anthony on his crib before helping Bella sit up slightly. She couldn't sit up completely, but I knew it had to uncomfortable to be on your back. "I didn't get say this yet, but you did great." I complimented giving her a kiss.
"I didn't have to do much just stay there." She answered as I rolled my eyes.
"Bella you nourished our son in you, and he is here only because of you. I wish I could do all that for him." I explained as she smiled kissing me yet again.
BPOV
I kissed Edward, and hugged him. I felt so happy and elated that I knew very little could dampened my mood. I had Edward, a wonderful husband, and a beautiful baby boy of my own.
"That's what got you into trouble in the first place." I heard my mom say as she strolled inside like she owned the hospital.
"Renee, visiting time doesn't start for another hour." Edward said coolly his eyes trained on Anthony's crib.
"I saw your sister prance in here, so don't give me that bull crap." She said as I looked at Edward. Had Alice come to see us? I was so rude to be asleep.
"The difference, Renee," I said in a neutral voice. "Alice has learned the right to be in here. She has been there every step of the way, unlike you."
"Don't give me that, Bella. I know what is best for you. You're just to naïve to take advantage of what I have to say. Now you have settled yourself with a burden." She spoke.
"Don't you dare label my son a burden." Edward seethed as I gripped his arm. I didn't want him to loose his temper. I was nearing the end of mine.
"You don't see it now, but give it a few months. When the nights become unbearably long, and you are getting little or no sleep, you'll see what I mean." She explained as I took a deep breath.
"Renee," I spoke as she looked at me. "I don't care how tired I am, or what I am going through. Anthony will always be my number on priority."
"I'm no longer good enough to be called mom." She said with venom in her voice.
"When you start to acting like a mother I'll consider using the title again." I said as Anthony began to whine.
"Can't even satisfy your baby." She criticized as Edward glared at her picking up Anthony.
"If I were you, Renee, I would leave." Edward said with force.
"I'm not going anywhere." She replied.
"Renee, please leave." I pleaded.
"I am not going anywhere." She repeated in a higher tone of voice causing my son to squirm in Edward's arm.
"What do you want?" I asked in frustration. I had no idea what she wanted from me. I left her alone, and all I wanted was for her to do the same.
"I want you to be happy and successful." She answered as I rolled my eyes.
"You're making that very hard. I'm happy with Edward and Anthony." I responded.
"You will regret it." She added. "When the newness goes away and you find yourself alone."
"She will never be alone." Edward interjected.
"That's what you say now." She laughed loudly.
"I have no doubt." Edward replied.
"That thing that you call your son has officially ruined your life." Renee stated as I rolled my eyes.
"Do me a favor." I said. "Leave me and my family the hell alone. I don't need your criticism."
"But I won't be here when you need me." She continued.
"Good." I said just as the nurse came in.
"Is there something wrong here?" The nurse asked looking confused. "Visiting hours haven't started yet."
"Please escort Mrs. Dwyer outside." Edward said with a glare in Renee's direction.
"You wouldn't dare." Renee seethed.
"Mrs. Dwyer, I think we should go." The nurse urged.
"I'll leave, but this is far from over." She said heading out with a glare in our direction. "I will set things right."
Edward was by my side holding Anthony as I wrapped my arms around me. I felt my tears began to fall as I took my son in my arms. I didn't understand how she could behave the way she did. I had never done anything to her.
"I love you, Bella. Don't believe anything she said." Edward spoke kissing my head as I looked down at my son.
"I know." I whispered not removing my eyes from Anthony, who was just waking up.
As I looked into my son eyes while in Edward's arms I knew nothing she said mattered. However, it still hurt me. Her words, and lack of confidence in me cut me like a knife. But I knew I had to be strong. I had to be strong for my son and my husband, the two most important people in my life.
But her warning left me feeling angry. What would my mother do? Was she capable of hurting us?
A/N: Strong words from Renee, and they will come into play later on in the story.
I hope the happy time with Alice balanced the time with Renee. I want to give a good balance of the good and the bad.
Remember I am open to suggestions of what you guys want written. What are some firsts you remember during the first year? All that information will be useful, so please send it my way. It may seem I'm not going to use it for a while, but I am ahead. I am currently writing chapter 16 for this story.
Next Chapter: Some insight into Renee
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