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A Hard Day's Night
Bella's Point of View
Things had been hectic around the house lately. Tanya was always out with her friends— it wasn't a bad thing—but, it would have been nice to see my daughter every now and then. Edward had been busy at the garage and Masen had been in his room building a Lego tank that his Grandmother Esme had bought for him.
I would have felt bored out of my mind if I didn't have such a great friend like Rose to come and take me out and have girl talk. After the whole thing with Alice a month ago, we haven't really spoken to her. She had really turned out to be a bitch, and now she was going through a divorce. It turned out that Jasper sleeping with his waitress was a cover; he was actually homosexual and was dating a man. On top of that she was also losing her store; she couldn't afford it anymore. As much as I wouldn't wish that on anyone, I do believe things happen for a reason.
Sitting on the porch, I read my book My One and Onlyby Kristan Higgins. It was my second day reading this book and I couldn't put it down. It was so hard not to fall in love with the characters Nick and Harper, after all they had been through, and you wanted them to get together again. There were times where I wanted to smack some sense into Harper, but being a divorce attorney and hanging with her workaholic ex-husband, Nick, I could understand her being hesitant about things.
I was lost in my book; I didn't hear the rumble of Edward's truck. He came up behind me and placed a wet, sloppy kiss on my neck.
"Ugh, Edward," I groaned and stood up.
He laughed breathlessly and ran into the house. I went after him and almost tripped over Masen. He looked up at me with a serious expression. "Ma, I may be small, but I didn't think I was nearly invisible."
I bent down and wrapped my arms around him. "Oh, Mase, you aren't invisible. I wasn't looking where I was going." I giggled and peppered his face in kisses.
"Ugh…Momma, I am eight-years-old. I'm not a baby." He wiped his cheek.
"You will always be my baby." I smiled at him and looked for Edward.
He was in the kitchen washing his hands. Walking over to the fridge, I pulled out the tray of raw patties that I had made earlier for him to grill. He turned around and smirked at me. "Tripping over our son, Bella?"
"Haha…Very funny," I said, grabbing an orange from the bowl on the island and chucking it at him. Of course he caught it, but he charged at me anyway. I fell into his arms as he retrieved the whipped cream from the fridge, aiming for my mouth.
I started laughing and tried to get out of his arms; the whipped cream went into my hair and on my clothes.
"Stop!" I screamed and giggled.
"Never!" Edward declared and continued to spray me.
I heard feet coming toward us. Standing in the doorway was Masen with his hand on his hip. "What are you doing? You both are making a mess in the kitchen, and I for one will not be cleaning up after you two."
Edward and I looked at each other, before we pulled him down and squirted the whipped cream all over him as he screamed and flared his arms around. "What are you doing?" he asked.
Brownie came in and started having a field day with all the whipped cream. "No, Brownie!" Masen scolded and scrambled out of our arms.
Edward held me close in his arms, his eyes penetrating mine. They looked so youthful and happy; I loved when he acted so carefree. He leaned in to kiss me and a shot of whipped cream hit our faces.
"Haha," Masen giggled and attempted to run away, but slipped on the floor and landed on Edward.
"Oh, Masen, you are just like your mother. What are we going to do with you?" Edward chuckled.
"I need new legs." He huffed and left the kitchen for Edward and me to clean up.
"We need more whipped cream," Edward said and licked the whipped cream that covered my shoulder.
I rolled my eyes. "I'll put it on the list."
Edward stood up and held out his hand for me. Taking out a washcloth, I wet it and started to clean up the mess with Edward's help. Thankfully, the cream didn't get on the raw hamburger meat.
Dinner was delayed while we cleaned up the sticky mess in the kitchen. Edward fired up the barbeque and put the burgers on, I had my famous potato salad chilling in the fridge and the fruit was chopped up.
Tanya had already informed me that she would not be joining us for dinner tonight; she would be hanging out with her friends—lucky us.
Edward came in with the burgers and set them on the stove. I had all the sides out on the counter as well as sauces to choose from. Masen came downstairs with Brownie. Masen's hair was wet and sticking up everywhere from his shower. It only took two seconds to brush the mop on his head, but he was too lazy to do that.
"Do you want me to get his plate?" Edward asked.
I nodded my head while I got Edward's and my plates. Instead of a beer tonight, Edward had opted for water, which was a hell of a lot cheaper and healthier. Masen set the table for us and sat patiently waiting for his dinner. Edward and I brought the plates over to the table and we sat down to eat dinner together.
Masen was excited for the last two weeks of school to be over, even though it was going to be a busy two weeks. Next weekend we had Tanya's prom and then the week after that we had her graduation. Because of the budget cuts, the school days were shorter, making the students get out of school a week earlier. So Masen was busy this week doing all the district testing, and it made him antsy. At least next week they were going to be having fun in class.
We ate with moderate conversation; everyone was focused on their food. I refilled Edward's plate with some more potato salad, and he gave me a kiss. My mother always told me that food was a key to a man's heart…and sex.
"Momma, can I play Skylanders for a little bit before bed?" Masen asked, giving me the big doe-eyed look.
Turning around to see what time it was, I answered. "You can play for fifteen minutes, and then you must go to bed."
"Yes!" He fist-pumped and scampered off.
Edward helped me clear the table and put the dishes in the dishwater. While I went upstairs to get ready for bed, he played with Masen for a while. Masen loved it when Edward played with him. It was a little harder for me because I had no idea how to work that electronic crap, and it was way too confusing for me.
I washed my face and changed into my pajamas before I joined Masen in his room to tuck him in. Edward had shut off everything downstairs and was in our bedroom. I gave Masen a kiss goodnight and walked back into our room.
Edward was sitting on the bed watching the television in his briefs when I joined him on the bed. He pulled me into his chest as we fell asleep cuddled together.
I woke up late the next morning—no thanks to Edward for waking me up in the middle of the night for sexy times. I took a quick shower and gave the kids lunch money; I knew I wouldn't have time to make them anything to take with them. If being late wasn't bad enough, the parking lot was a bitch. Dropping off Masen, I circled around the lot until I finally found a parking space.
Of course my boss wasn't too pleased with my tardiness, but at least she had an adult watching the children. I think I was allowed to have one of those mornings every now and then. Angela smiled and waved at me when she saw me walking up. I was nice to her, but I still thought it was strange that an eighteen year old wanted to befriend me. Shouldn't she be hanging out with kids her own age?
Rose looked the same way I felt—exhausted and ready for the summer. The kids were becoming meaner and more violent toward each other. That's when we knew they were ready for summer. "Late night?" she asked.
"You could say that. Edward woke me up in the middle of the night." I smiled. "Not that I'm complaining," I added.
"Seems like our husbands were thinking the same thing, Emmett woke me up also."
The teachers were picking up their kids when I saw Paul shove Sam out of the line. "Hey! Paul, up against the fence! we don't shove kids." I walked over to him.
"I didn't do anything." His voice was always the sound of a whisper. This kid drove me nuts always denying his actions.
"Paul, I watched you push Sam. Don't tell me you didn't do anything," I snapped.
He gaped at me like a fish. "You are benched during recess and lunch," I said.
I really hated that kid; I don't know how the teachers put up with him. I was really happy I wouldn't have to deal with him next year—I found out his family was moving to Oregon.
Mrs. Weber passed me with a nod and took her class. I gave Masen a kiss as he went off with her. "She still cold as ice?" Rose laughed.
I shrugged my shoulders and went into the lounge with her. As much as I loved working at the same school Masen attended, my job location could change every year. Rose and I had been lucky enough to be at the same school every year so far, but next year it looked like they were going to move me up to the middle school. That was fifteen minutes away from Masen and I didn't really have many friends at the middle school.
"So have you heard anything yet about next year?" I asked her.
She rolled her eyes and picked at her bag of grapes. "Yeah. I will be here next year as an aide and work part time in Mrs. Clapp's class since she will have more than the allotted students in her class.
Mrs. Clapp was a nice woman, but she was getting close to retirement and she definitely needed to retire as soon as possible. She didn't have patience with the children anymore.
"What about you?" she asked me.
"I haven't heard anything yet." I sighed.
"Watch, you are going to be helping Mrs. Weber next year." She laughed.
"I don't think so," I told her. I would definitely get fired if I had to work in her room.
"All right, let's change the subject. Has Tanya decided where she is going to college yet?"
"I don't know. I know my nephew Quil decided on UW. Tanya, on the other hand, hasn't told me anything. All I know is that she got accepted to San Diego State University. She will be paying for it herself, since Edward and I can't afford it," I explained.
"Well, Quil got the football scholarship so that was a no brainer. Did Tanya even apply for scholarships?"
I shrugged my shoulders. "I wouldn't know. She never tells me anything about that stuff. All I get is, 'I can't wait to get out of here' and 'You suck.'"
"She was never one for being respectful," Rose joked.
I gave her the stink eye and she laughed at me. The bell rang and we both walked up to the playground. The kids were running around; some were already arguing, others were mimicking each other. Rose and I had the same look; it was time for summer vacation.
As if the school day wasn't chaotic enough, Masen was on a roll, talking a mile a minute. I was so happy for him since he got a High Academics Award today. He asked if I could put it up on the fridge and that is exactly what I did. He was running up and down the stairs with Brownie so loudly that was nearly giving me a damn headache.
Tanya decided to join us tonight and she seemed happy to be around us, for once I cut up some lettuce and made a Caesar Salad, not in the mood for cooking something tonight. While we were eating, Edward walked in late from his long day at work and Tanya was talking about college.
I made Edward his plate for him, as she told us her plans. "So, I have finally decided that I want to go to San Diego State University." She smiled.
"You need to find a job." Edward spoke as he scooped up his food.
"Why? I thought you guys would be paying for it?" She looked flabbergasted.
Edward swallowed and shook his head. "No, we agreed that if you went to UW then we would help pay for your monthly necessities, like toothpaste and whatever other shit that you use. We never said we would pay for your college."
"But, Demetri doesn't have to get a job!" she complained.
"There is a difference, Tanya. Demetri's parents have money. We don't make enough to pay for your college tuition. On top of that, you're going to an out of state college. That will cost a lot more," I explained.
"This is so unfair. Why do I have to work? As a parent you should be supporting your children," she demanded.
"Well, lucky for us you are an adult now." Edward smirked.
"Well, I am going to SDSU and there is nothing you can do to stop me." She smiled.
"You're correct, but good luck finding someone to pay for your college." I chuckled.
"I don't need luck, Demetri is going to SDSU and we are planning on moving in together. He told me if you don't pay for it, he will," she said triumphantly.
I noticed Edward clenching his hands, but didn't say a word. "Like I said, good luck with that, Tanya. You never know what will happen in the future," I cautioned.
She got up from her chair and put her bowl in the sink before disappearing up the stairs. Masen came into the kitchen after his shower and was proud to show Edward his award.
"Good job, Buddy. I'm very proud of you." He high-fived him.
Masen had the biggest grin on his face. He loved it when he made Edward and me proud of him. He was such a great kid.
"Can we play Skylanders, Daddy?" he asked.
"Sure. Give me five minutes to change," Edward answered.
Masen dashed into the family room to set up the game. "You know he got his high academics from me." He smirked.
"If I remember correctly, it was quite the opposite." I laughed. I was the straight A student, and while Edward did get good grades, he wasn't as smart as me.
"Are you sure about that?" Edward got up from the chair and strutted toward me.
"Absolutely." I smirked.
He leaned down, attaching his lips to mine before he went upstairs to change and play with Masen. I cleaned the dishes and fed Brownie.
By the time I was done in the kitchen, I was exhausted. Walking into the family room, I kissed my boys goodnight. I told Edward that Masen had to be in bed in fifteen minutes.
I changed into my cotton pajama set and got under the covers. I put the television on and laid back. Edward joined me a few minutes later and pulled me to his chest.
"She's going to end up pregnant and alone," he said randomly, but I knew who he was referring to.
"We can't keep telling her that. She doesn't want to listen. She has to learn on her own, Edward."
He kissed my shoulder. "As much of a hard time as Tanya gives us both, Bella, I don't want to see my baby girl heartbroken and pregnant. Demetri isn't like me. He will leave her without a second thought."
I knew this and Edward knew this, but Tanya did not. "She's eighteen. We can't forbid her, and she will make her own decisions no matter what."
"I can't take it anymore. I am tired of always worrying about her. She is going to give me a fucking heart attack," he whispered.
I stayed silent as he held me held me tightly and continued to pepper my neck with butterfly kisses. I flipped through the channels trying to find something worthwhile to watch, but nothing was on.
"Want to have sex?" I asked.
He stopped and smirked at me. "Do you even have to ask?" He flipped me on my back. "Cullen Junior would like to come and play with you." He latched his lips onto mine.
"You are so weird," I mumbled against his lips.
"And you are so beautiful." He chuckled.
"No need to suck up. I already asked you if you wanted to have sex." I kissed him.
"Come here, you." He pulled the comforter over our heads and I yelped as he flipped me over again and held me tightly as our legs tangled together and lips brushed against one another.
My hands grabbed fistfuls of his bronze locks as we engaged with one another. Right when Edward was about to pull of my bottoms, there was a knock on our door.
"Momma, are you okay in there?" Masen's voice murmured through the door.
"Damn, our boy has good timing." Edward groaned.
"I'm fine, Mase. I just tripped," I lied.
"Momma, I need to see it to believe it."
I laughed while Edward fell onto his back. "Damn you for asking about sex. I knew it was too good to be true," He grumbled.
Fixing my clothes, I walked over to the door and opened it. Masen had a hand on his hip and the other was holding Brownie. "See, Mase, I am all good."
He cocked his eyebrow up. "Momma, your hair is all messed up and Daddy looks like he is in pain. I think you are lying, but I am too tired to ask you questions," he said and walked away.
I had to do a double take. Did my eight year-old really just say that? He was too smart for his own good. I locked the door and looked at Edward; sure enough he looked like he was in pain. "So, sex?" I asked.
"You have five seconds to be in this bed and naked," he demanded.
I stripped myself of my pajamas and joined him under the covers to finish what we started.
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