A/N: Hey hey! Sorry it's taken me so long to get this chapter up. I've been focusing on some of my other stories and neglected this one. But I back and I've got lots of ideas for chapters! I finish school soon too, so I will have lots of time to write (even though I should be revising ;) I hope you like the chapter and I can't wait to hear your response!
Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight..I own the plot.
BPOV
Chapter 12
Victoria and I were back to sitting at the kitchen table, Lizzie perched on my lap, feeling a little rejected from Edwards blatant ignoring. We drowned ourselves in coffee - well decaffeinated tea for me. We spent a few hours catching up, avoiding any deep, sensitive topics; I think we had had enough of our frazzled emotions today.
It turns out that she had bought a house a few doors down and we made plans to pick the kids up on different days and such depending on our work. Victoria had just got a job as a receptionist at the hospital. Apparently the old one was fired for inappropriate behavior but from the way she acted when we met, I'm not surprised.
It had started to get late so I started making dinner, inviting Victoria and Riley to join us. We were all tucking into some homemade lasagna, when the front door burst open and the tiny terror herself came storming into the house.
"Isabella Marie Swan! What the hell did you do?"
She stormed into the kitchen, hands on hips and frown on her face, but stopped when she was three little faces staring up at her and Victoria looking a little shell shocked.
"Bella, what's going on?"
She asked again, this time a little quieter. With a sigh, I walked over to her.
"Alice, go into the living room, I will be there in a minute."
She left with a casting glance and stomped lightly into the living room. I turned back to face everyone in the kitchen, who was still staring.
"You guys carry on eating. I will talk with Alice."
"Bella, are you sure…"
"I'm sure Victoria. All of you just finished eating. It will be fine."
I closed the kitchen door; for the first time ever and headed into the living room, shutting the door behind me once again. Alice was pacing around the room, wearing a path in the carpet.
"Alice." I called, gaining her attention.
"Bella, what…"
"Alice, just sit down and let me explain."
We sat down next to each other on the couch and I proceeded to tell her everything, from the moment I saw Victoria and Riley in Rosalie's office to when Edward stormed out of here. I told her everything Victoria had told me.
"And you believe her?"
"You haven't met James, Alice. You wouldn't understand what he is like."
"No I haven't; but I've heard everything you've been through. Why would you want to have a part of that life hanging around you?"
"Alice, no matter what, they are both family. Do you expect me to throw them out, not allow them in my life when they've been through the same thing that I've been through? How hypocritical of me would that be?"
She was silent, musing over what I just said. I just sat there twiddling my thumbs; if I could make Alice see my side, then she could help convince Edward.
"You're right." She said with a sigh. "But can you trust her?"
"Alice, there was a mutual misunderstanding between the two of us. That's all sorted now. I have no reason to doubt her now."
"Fine, as long as you know what you're doing. I just don't want to see you get hurt again, especially with the baby on the way."
"I won't get hurt. I promise."
"Okay then chickie." She said while leaning over and pulled me into a hug.
"I'm glad I at least have you on my side."
"So what happened with Edward then?"
With a heavy sigh, I proceeded to tell Alice all about when Edward came over here, Victoria introducing herself and then storming out, ignoring Lizzie.
"Geez, I know he was mad at you, but to ignore Lizzie like that; that's a little wrong."
"I know! Poor girl was sobbing so much."
"I'm going to kick his ass when I get home."
"I would normally ask you not to, but he upset my baby."
Alice laughed, tinkling little bells filling the living room.
"Do you want to officially meet Victoria and Riley? We've kind of left them all in the kitchen."
"Yeah that would be nice."
I lead Alice back into the kitchen, where Victoria was playing with the kids. Lizzie was sat in her lap, arms in the air, screaming her head off as Riley and Mason chased each other around the table, singing 'Here we go round the mulberry bush.'
We laughed as we sat quickly sat down, trying to avoid breaking up the kids game.
"Victoria, I would like to introduce my best friend Alice. Alice this is Victoria, my sister-in-law."
They both greeted each other with smiles.
"Cute Jimmy Choo patient peep toe heels." Victoria complemented Alice, while indicating to her shoes.
Well, that got Alice hooked. She practically dived forward onto the table and began to talk a mile a minute about the new Jimmy Choo season collection. Victoria returned the same amount of energy, talking about Channels new spring collection and how disgusting the new D&G collection was.
I of course, zoomed out, just finally happy that Alice and Victoria were getting along.
One down…one to go
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It was late last night when I was able to pry Alice off of Victoria, with a promise of a shopping trip. Victoria left with biggest smile on her face and a sleeping Riley in her arms.
The down side, it was now 6 in the evening, the kids were at Grandpa Charlie's and Edward still had answered my calls. I must have tried him 100 times already, but he was canceling my calls, sending them straight to voice mail. After another call directed me to Edward's answering machine, I got fed up.
I chucked the phone on the sofa and plopped down after it with a small frustrated squeal, kicking my legs about like Lizzie during a tantrum.
"You know, it's bad for the baby if you get too frustrated."
I jumped and let out a loud scream, not expecting to hear another voice in the house, let along the smooth velvet one I've been dying to get a hold of. I stood, facing the doorway, clutching my fast beating heart.
And there he was, in all his glory, still in his scrubs, leaning against the frame, arms and legs crossed over.
"I've been trying to call you." I stated simply, not knowing where to start.
"I know, I've been in surgery all day." He said, while waving his phone through the air.
"So…"
"I spoke to Alice last night." He interrupted me.
I just nodded.
"Apparently Victoria has amazing fashion sense."
I nodded, not smiling, still a little worried about the direction the conversation could go.
"Alice also told me to get my head out of my ass and realize that we can trust her."
I stood waiting for what he had to say next.
"And I've learnt to never bet against Alice."
Relief washed over me as a small smile appeared on his face. I across the room and into his open arms, sighing in relief as his familiar scent flooded my senses.
"I'm sorry." He whispered into my hair.
"Me too."
"No, you don't have anything to be sorry for. I was the one who over reacted." He said as he pushed me away, holding onto my shoulders so he could look me in the eye.
"I'm not the type of guy who quick to react like that; I'm not hot- headed, that's Emmett's job."
I couldn't help but chuckle at his joke.
"But seriously, I never meant to hurt you, be so rude to Victoria, or ignore Lizzie the way I did. God, I felt like such an asshole once I walked out of that door. I want to come right back and apologies to Lizzie…and you."
"Then why didn't you?"
"I had too much pride. I couldn't seem to make myself turn back."
"Well you're here now."
"But that doesn't excuse my behavior." He said as he pulled me back into his arms. "And I will make sure I make it up to your properly."
He lifted my chin up, pressing his lips his lips gently against mine.
Well if this was how he planned on making it up to me; I would make sure he was groveling for a long time.
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"Hey darling's did you have a good time at Grandpa Charlie's?" It was Saturday morning and I was picking the kids up from Charlie's.
"Yeah! Grandpa Charlie gave us ice cream for dinner and breakfast!"
"Oh really?"
"Yeah! And Grampy Billy and Uncle Jake came over with a big bag of sweeties!"
"Lovely."
Shit, shit, shit. I am so going to kills Charlie when I can't get the kids to sleep tonight! Hopefully I can wear them out before its bed time.
I pulled up onto the driveway, taking Lizzie out of her seat and walking up the pathway, with the kid's bags in my hands as they ran about.
"Come on kids, I've got a surprise for you."
That got their attention and they flat out sprinted to me as I opened the door. Mason ran in first, shouting in delight as he spotted Edward leaning against the kitchen doorway.
"Edward!" He shouted while throwing himself into his arms. They hugged as Edward bent down to Mason's height.
Lizzie stood by me, gripping my leg in her little tight clutch, chewing on the other hand looking shyly at where Edward and Mason were. He had upset her and now she didn't know how to act around him.
Edward looked at her from over Mason's shoulder before pulling him away and looking longingly at Lizzie.
"Lizzie, baby, I'm so sorry. Can you forgive me?"
Edward asked, holding his arms out to her. She looked up at me with questioning eyes. I gave her a wink and a small nod before she broke out into a huge grin and ran throwing herself into Edward's arms just like Mason.
As Edward took both my babies into his arms, I looked upon them, rubbing my own growing bump. This was the kind of family I wanted; one where my kids would have a father who would love them with all his heart and love me the same. I could only wish for that.
But there was a looming problem, constantly nagging me at the back of my mind.
I was still legally married to James and there was always the threat that he would find me. But until that day comes, I'm going to enjoy every minute I have with my family.
A/N: So what did you think?
I forgot to say earlier, but if you don't like to story then thats fine but don't start having a bubble at me for what I write...just fuck off and don't read it!
Now I got that off my chest :P I would like to hear what you think? (but if you tell me you hate it...just don't both) I'm talking about ways I can improve :)
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