A/N: Hey sorry its taken me so long to update; I went on holiday then my brain decided not to work..for a long time actually :L But anyway I think this is a really good chapter and I hope you will enjoy it and it rolls nicely into the next one which should be up soon as I have it all planned out bascially! So read and let me know what you think :D
Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight...I own new wallpaper in my room.
BPOV
Chapter 14
"Here are your copies of the divorce papers Ms Swan and congratulations." My divorce eternity said with a smile, handing my papers over.
"I'll take my ex-husbands papers also and give them to him. It will be a nice way to say goodbye." I said with a sickly sweet smile on my face.
Felix Volterra was a hulk of a man but he wasn't the smartest. It was plain sailing, trying to get this divorce. All it took was a sweet smile and a flutter of my eye lashes and Felix had it approved.
"Sure, Isabella; here you are." He said passing the other copy of papers across the table with a wink. Putting them in my bag, I stood to leave.
"So, how do you plan on celebrating? Fancy like going for a drink? Well, a large orange juice in your case." Felix said with a chuckle.
"Sorry Felix." I said, patting my swelling belly, "But I've got an appointment at the hospital, then I'm planning to spend the rest of the day curled up next to my boyfriend and my kids."
Felix sat there, looking quite stunned as I made my way out of the office.
Whipping my phone out, I called Alice who was planning to come pick me up seeing as I could no longer fit behind the steering wheel of the car. I was off to my 7 month check-up and Edward was meeting me there, obviously, along with Victoria who managed to get the day off work.
7 months had gone past so fast and everything seemed perfect; too perfect. As I got along in my pregnancy, I could help the feeling that something bad was going to happen. Blame it on the hormones or whatever, by there was just a sinking feeling in my gut whenever I thought how lucky I was.
I mean, who would, after leaving an abusive marriage with your two kids, end up living back in your home town with a new job that I loved, the bestest friends I could ever wish for, a family I can rely on and the most amazingly perfect boyfriend I could ever ask for? Well no one, that who. Something was bound to go wrong; I just hope the people I loved didn't get caught up in it.
I was jolted out of my thoughts when Alice beeped the horn of her little yellow bug. I don't know why she insisted to pick me up in that thing; sure it could fit her tiny body, but with this swelling belly I was sporting, it was nearly impossible to get in the car; Alice always has to move the seat back to the furthest point.
"How did it go?" Alice demanded as soon as I was settled.
"Everything is finalised; I'm a free woman!"
"AHH! That's brilliant Bella! I'm so happy for you!" Alice squealed loudly, bouncing in her seat. "I would totally hug you right now, but I don't think I would be able to get close enough." She laughed, patting my belly.
"Speaking of my belly, let's get to the hospital so I can see how my two little muffins are cooking."
With a salute, Alice put her foot on the gas. Another thing I disliked about Alice driving me about; she as a speed demon. Many times I had to remind her that I would actually like to meet my twins before my untimely death. Of course she simply rolls her eyes and tells me to trust her.
The 30 minute journey from Felix's office in Port Angeles turned into a 15 minute drive and all too soon Alice was pulling in to a reserved parking space for someone named Dr Milo Smith.
"Alice, we can't park here!"
"Sure we can; I called earlier to check with Dad; Dr Milo isn't working today."
Of course she would have already checked about a parking space; this was Alice we're talking about.
Waddling through the hospital, we stopped off at the main reception to ask if someone could page Edward to let him know I was here and to meet us on the maternity ward. Riding up in the elevator, Alice couldn't seem to contain her excitement.
"So what do you want?"
"What do you mean?"
"Boys or girls or boy and girl?"
"Well I really don't care as long as they are both happy and healthy."
"Come on Bells, you have to want to want something in particular."
"Well I do, but I'm not going to say."
"Oh please Bella!"
By this time we reached our floor. I stepped outside the carriage and looked back at her over my shoulder.
"If I get what I want, I will let you know after they're born."
Alice huffed behind me as we walked into the reception area. The sweet young receptionist who had just started a few months back was working today and she greeted me with a wide smile.
"Hi Bella! How are you feeling? You've gotten so big!"
"Hey Maggie, I'm feeling great right now, a little sore from lugging with babs about but it's not long now."
"I'm sure you will miss them when you bring them into this big scary world." Maggie said with a wink. We chuckled together, Alice still in a huff by my side.
"Bella, you can come through now." Carlisle said with a large smile coming up behind me.
"I'll see you later Maggie."
"Bye Bella."
I turned to Carlisle and followed him into one of the examining rooms. Edward was already seated by the examination table, surprisingly with the kids.
"Hey, what are you guys doing here?" I asked as Mason and Elizabeth came running up to me.
"I thought they might like to see their new siblings." Edward said coming over and giving me a soft kiss. "Hey."
"Hey yourself."
"How did it go?"
"You are now looking at a single woman!"
Edward released a heavy sign and pulled me in for a hug.
"That's really good news baby."
"So shall we get started then?" Carlisle asked, breaking up our little 'family' moment.
With a nod, I walked over to the table, Edward to the chair and putting each kid on one knee and Alice stood behind him.
"Where's Victoria?"
No sooner than the words left my mouth, she came bursting through the door, red curly hair tangled all over her face.
"I'm sorry I'm late; I got held up at work."
"No worries, we're just getting started." Carlisle re-assured. Victoria walked over to my left along with the others, standing next to Alice.
"Okay then Bella, let me just take your blood pressure." Carlisle stated as he wrapped my arm with the pressure monitor. After a couple of uncomfortable squeezes, he released the pressure.
"Well it looks like your blood pressure is a little higher than we would like; especially with you carry twins. From now on I recommend a lot of bed rest; we wouldn't want any complications now."
I sucked in a breath at the thought of my babies being the slightest bit harmed. Edward took hold of my hand and squeezed reassuringly. Carlisle must have seen the worry on my face.
"Bella, there is nothing to worry about; just have lots of bed rest like I said and your blood pressure will go down."
I nodded, taking in deep breaths, trying to relax myself and Edward kissed the back of my hand before rubbing it between both of his; the gesture comforting.
"Right, now let's have a look to see how the babies are doing."
I lifted up my top so it was resting on the top of my bump and squealed slightly when the cold gel was poured onto my stomach. Carlisle moved the wand around my belly and soon two loud heart beats could be heard in the room.
"Well, as you can hear, the babies' heart beats are doing just fine; and look, it seems like their almost done baking in there."
With my eyes practically attached to the screen, I had to look away when I felt a small tug on my jumper. Looking down, I was met with Lizzie's wide brown eyes.
"Momma, is that the babies?"
"It sure is princess."
"Are they boys?" She asked her little face scrunching up slightly. "Because I don't like boys; they smell." She stated.
Everyone in the room laughed, including Carlisle.
"I could tell you if they are you know Bella; let you know what you're in for."
"Thanks Carlisle but I want to wait; keep it as a surprise."
"As you wish." He said before turning off the monitor. "I will just go and get your copy of the scan."
Alice helped me get rid of the gel on my belly and guided me to sit up again.
"So Bella, did everything go alright with Felix?" Victoria asked wringing her hands nervously.
"Yes, everything was fine; I'm now a free woman."
Out the corner of my eye I could see Alice glance at her watch nervously.
"Well I guess we should all be off; you know get Bella off her feet." Alice commented herding us all out the door.
"But Alice, I haven't even got my scan…"
"BELLA!" Maggie called, running up to me. "Dr Cullen was called away and wanted me to give you this." She said handing me a few copies of my latest scan.
"Sorry, got to dash." Maggie said before rushing away, just as fast as she came.
The elevator opened on our floor and Alice practically threw us all in there.
"So Victoria, where's Riley?"
Victoria cast a suspicious glance over to Alice before looking back at me.
"Rose offered to drop her over to yours; she said she was going to stop by for a chat."
"Oh that was nice of her."
Even though Rose was my boss, we had gradually become firm friends, especially with me becoming an adoptive member of the Cullen clan.
Once we got to the parking lot, Alice directed us all off to different cars, demanding that I ride with her.
"But why can't I go with Edward and the kids?" I whined once I was strapped in and Alice reversed out of her space.
"Because, my brother can't hog you all the time; I need a little Bella lovin' too!"
I raised my eyebrow at her, totally not believing her story.
"I wanted to talk to you about your relationship with Edward." Alice said with caution.
"What do you want to know?"
"Is he now officially your boyfriend?"
"He was my boyfriend before Alice." I said with a laugh.
"But you were married then."
"True; I suppose now he 'officially' is." I said using quotation marks with my fingers.
"So do you guys think you will get closer now?"
"I hope so. I know Edward was a little nervous over the fact that I was still married so hopefully he will calm down a bit now."
There was a small pause.
"Have you guys had sex yet?"
"ALICE."
"What?"
"I am not going to talk to you about your brothers and my sex like; or lack of one."
"So you haven't then?"
"No we haven't. I think it's because of the whole pregnancy thing so hopefully it will happen after the babies are born; if he still wants me that it."
"Why wouldn't he want you?"
"I don't know. He might realise that he doesn't want to be in a relationship with a women with 4 children."
"Oh Bella, you know that's never going to happen. That brother of mine is completely smitten with Mason and Lizzie; there is nothing he wouldn't do for those kids and I'm sure it will be the same when the other two are born."
Just thinking about how wonderful Edward was with my children brought tears to my eyes. I wouldn't be sat here right now, feeling so content with my life if it wasn't for Edward; and I don't think I've ever let him know how much I lo…adore him.
Was that a love Bella Swan?
No…
Ha! You can't lie to me! You're in Looooooveeee!
I was shaken from my thoughts by Alice saying we were home. Looking out of the window, I saw Edward helping the kids from his car, pulling Lizzie into his arms, balancing her on his hip while ruffling Mason's hair. He looked over and caught me watching them; indicating to the kids that I was here. Together they proceeded to pull silly faces at me, causing me to laugh and my heart clench with joy at the same time.
I was home.
Alice pulled me from the car, leading my over to Edward and the kids. Once in reach, Edward wrapped and arms around my waist and pulled me into his other side, hugging me and Lizzie to his body. Mason soon joined in our group hug by wrapping his little arms around my legs.
"Come on you guys, you have plenty of time to hug later."
"Alice, what is the rush." I said with a sigh, annoyed by being disturbed from such a precious moment.
"I'm hungry."
With a laugh we followed her into the house. Edward put Lizzie on the floor and Mason and she tried to drag me into the living room, saying that I needed my rest. Opening the door, I switched on the light.
"SURPRISE!"
A/N: Sooo what did you think? Hopefully I can get some response from this because I really like this chapter :D Can you guess the Surprise? The first one will get...I don't know what the prize would be...you can decided :D
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