A/N: As always, thank you to my beta for making sure my sentences make sense and im using proper grammer! No matter how hard I wish, I don't own twilight. Also there is going to be a very important A/N at the end, please don't skip over it!
As for the recommended reading material, The Perfect Wife, by rmcrms5. OOC/AU/AH FOR ADULT EYES moves in w/Charlie & brother James after Rene/Phil killed in accident. They train girls to become 'perfect wives' for exclusive clientele. Bella doesn't know she will become Edward's graduation gift-His Perfect Wife. MATURE. I love this story, its very lemony so you have been warned.
Edward POV
"Leppell's Florist is now able to add a new greenhouse or two to their collection." I muttered to myself, laying my office phone back into its cradle.
It has been two weeks since Bella kicked me out and I've been sending dozens of flowers everyday to show her how truly sorry I was.
At first I didn't know what to do. I knew Bella wouldn't want flashing 'forgive me' gifts so I couldn't buy her a new car or jewelry to get my message across. I wanted to show up at her doorstep begging on my hands and knees for forgiveness but Rose protected her 24/7 now.
That's when I had a flash back to my human life. My mother and father had a quarrel but over what I couldn't remember. All I could recollect is dozens of flowers being delivered to our front door.
The plethora of flowers and colors all had different meanings. I remembered the small smile that spread across my mother's face as she told me the meanings behind the flowers. It was common in my human life to know things such as how to impress a girl, something that was now lost on me in the 21st century.
I decided to have bouquets of secret messages delivered to her house day after day. Trying to win her back, trying to tell her how much I loved her and how sorry I was. I was sure one of my family members would at least remember the meanings and tell her. She would be mine again in no time.
The first vase appeared the next morning.
Tulips and Hyacinths. White blossomed Tulips meaning 'forgiveness', red buds meaning 'believe me, you are the perfect lover', 'beautiful eyes', and what I'd hoped was already so obvious; my declaration of love. They looked lovely with purple Hyacinths that meant, 'I'm sorry, please forgive me' and white hyacinths meaning, 'loveliness, I will pray for you.'
All day I sat in my room waiting for her and when I received no word, I called the florist and bid them send the next bouquets out.
Yellow Primroses meaning, 'Young love, I cannot live without you.' They were accompanied by red Camellias, meaning 'You're the flame in my heart' and white Camellia's meaning, 'You're adorable.' I felt that there wasn't enough beauty so I added Oleanders so she would know that to me she has 'beauty and grace'. The vase was finished off with Orange Blossoms meaning, 'Your purity equals your loveliness, your innocence and your eternal love.'
Still nothing. I called the florist and made an arrangement for the next day.
A collection of carnations. Overall, Carnations meant fascination. The crystal vase was filled with pink which meant 'I will never forget you', the red meaning, 'admiration' and 'my heart aches for you' and white meaning 'pure love, sweet love, innocence.'
Still nothing.
Days passed and nothing so I kept sending flowers.
Vases full of multi-colored Ranunculus, meaning 'You dazzle me.' (I couldn't help but chuckle at that.) Dark blue Irises meaning 'faith', bright yellow Daffodils symbolizing 'rebirth and new beginnings'.
Mauve lilacs beseeching, 'Do you still love me?' paired with pink Lilacs that meant 'Acceptance', White lilacs symbolizing the sentiment of "My first dream of love' finished with soft pink sweet peas meaning, 'blissful pleasure' in the language of flowers.
Nothing. Day after day of nothing.
I even paid the florist extra to provide me with flowers they didn't have. I threw large sums of money at them, to get already expensive flowers shipped over-night to their shop.
I spent hundreds for the delivery man's repeated trips all the way to Bella's house.
I ordered large pots of Birds of Paradise, which represented the joyfulness Bella fills me with.
I paid double for a hybrid of white and purple. Included were the white and red gloxinia's meaning, 'Love at first sight' they were gently accented with old fashion baby's breath symbolizing the happiness that I exuded when I was around her.
I could just picture the garland of Heliotropes, representing my 'devotion of eternal love' intertwined with red Heathers which spoke of 'admiration, good luck, and protection' with a small hint of white Asters implicating 'my love and patience.'
Pots and vases and bowls of flowers were hopefully filling Bella's house. I doubt she hated me enough to carelessly toss them away.
Multi-colored Peonies, an omen of 'good fortune and a happy marriage' where sitting somewhere in her house.
Peruvian lilies represent friendship and devotions, White Stargazer Lilies expressing my sympathy, Lilies of the Valley telling her my undying devotion.
Yesterday I even sent her the risky Spider Flower. I truly hoped someone in my family would just remember its meaning. It was a risky one to send for its meaning, 'Elope with Me'.
I was pulling out the big guns today, my last ditch efforts. I didn't want to send the traditional red, white or even yellow roses. Every human knew what they meant. No, I needed something special to send to her.
I needed my Bella back.
I need my love, my life, my everything back.
I barely even knew how she was doing. Rosalie, Esme and Alice rarely ever came home anymore and I assumed they'd told Emmett and Jasper to block their thoughts around me.
Carlisle on the other hand said he couldn't discuss his 'patients'. Stupid HIPA.
So I made what I hoped was my last call to the florist. She was expecting me, even waiting for me before taking her lunch break. I placed the order for orchids.
She asked me 'what colors?'
With which I replied, "What colors are available? Money isn't an obstacle."
I ordered a flourishing bouquet of red, purple, white, light orange, dark orange, light yellow, dark yellow, even green.
It was the biggest, most expensive, most colorful bouquet I paid for. The florist even asked to take a picture to put on her website.
The Orchid had the most important symbolism that I could express to Bella. Hopefully she'd already deciphered that I loved her, that I was sorry, and that I wanted nothing more than her forgiveness and to want me back.
Yet I felt this was the most important message I could send to her; the hardest one to figure out.
Orchids were easy to figure out, anyone alive in the early 1900s would be knowledgeable enough to know. They signified 'beauty and strength', both things that Bella had plenty of.
It was the symbolism, however, that implored me to send them but the history behind the flower.
In Ancient Greece, women believed that if the father of their unborn child ate a large, freshly pick orchid bulb, their unborn child would be a born a boy. If the mother ate a small orchid bulb the baby would be born a girl.
I wanted to tell Bella that I wasn't just sorry but that I was a monster for even considering killing our unborn child. That if I could, I'd kick my own ass. It she wanted me to I'd eat anything to get her back.
I couldn't tell her though, not with Rose keeping guard.
I sighed and opened my top drawer, pulling out my 'What to Expect' book out. I was already half way through chapter Six, The First Month.
I made a side trip up to Port Angeles after my shift yesterday. I walked into a small book store, marching silently back to the 'Pregnancy Section'. I quickly glanced around, basically looking for anything that would help me.
What to Expect When You're Expecting, was a must.
The Expecting Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be.
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads.
Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know.
I wasn't sure how helpful those four books would be if my child was born a vampire, but I figured it could help all the same.
Heading Home with Your New Born.
The Expecting Journal and Tracker.
I was truly hoping Bella would forgive me soon and allow me to be with her through this pregnancy.
The young, petite woman at the register tried flirting with me until she noticed the books.
Great, he's married. Oh, wait! No wedding ring! She practically squealed in her mind.
"So, does your friend know what his wife is having yet?" She inquired batting her eye lashes.
"Actually, they are for me. My fiancé and I just found out that we're expecting." Ok, maybe Bella wasn't my fiancé per se, but I couldn't say 'my ex girlfriend who is mad because I almost made her kill our half-human half-vampire baby', now could I?
The young women muttered a 'congrats', rang me up and roughly bagged my books before shoving them into my chest.
I sighed, drawing my attention back to the book. I wasn't sure how much of this pertained to our unique situation but I figured I'd be beyond prepared if this baby was born human.
If it wasn't…then we were all in deep trouble. This baby would bring the Volturi down on us.
This baby could kill Bella.
This baby could be…everything that I've ever wanted.
I was pulled from my reading, by a loud bang on the door.
Eddie please let me in, the nurse at the nurse's station won't stop staring at me! Emmett begged in his mind.
I chuckled to myself, covering my book under a stack of files. I walked over to the door, unlocked and flung it open. Emmett muttered a 'thanks' and stepped in.
"Wow Edward, this place is sweeeet. How do I get one?" He asked, picking up an anatomy book off of the book shelf lining the west wall.
"You have to sit through at least eight years of college to get an office in a hospital, Emmett." I informed humorlessly. "Why are you here?" I felt a crease form in my brow.
Emmett's thoughts went from the objects in my office to nothing. He was hiding something.
"Emmett? What. Are. You. Doing. Here?" I asked again.
"Rose sent me, ok? She wanted me to distract you because Bella has an appointment with Carlisle today. Also, I'm supposed to tell you to stop sending the flowers. Bella is running out of places to put them." Emmett dropped his head like he was ashamed or sorry for having to do this.
Images started flashing in his mind.
Rosalie, Esme and Jasper explaining the meaning of the flowers while Bella either cried or smiled.
Random vases of color on the side tables in the living room, on the counters in the kitchen, the potted Birds of Paradise was holding the newly fixed back door open, letting the fresh air in.
The night stand in her bedroom held the Ranunculus, Irises and Daffodils.
I wondered if it was for the Ranunculus, because of how I used to dazzle her, or for the Daffodils that meant she was having a child, a new beginning without me. I sighed.
That's when Emmett picked up my What to Expect book and started laughing.
"Are you kidding me? Wow, does Bella know you have this?"
"No. I tried calling her, but Rose always picks up. Emmett, I need to talk to her." I emphasized the need, pleading with my eyes.
"Oh, come on Edward, Rosie would defiantly cock block me if I let you leave. Please for me, don't leave." Now it was his turn to plead.
I felt bad for him, I knew what kind of punishment she would bestow upon him; wearing next nothing around him, then watch as he all but twitches on the floor because she denied him.
I needed to see Bella though. I knew that if I distracted Emmett long enough I could slip away.
He was fast, but I was faster.
I had to do something clever and fast. That's when I remembered the baby pig I had tucked away in my book shelf. I received it as an odd, 'welcome to the team' gift from the committee board. It was perfect for distracting him.
"Hey Emmett did you know that the Committee Board gave me a pig in a jar as a welcoming present? It's on the bottom shelf."
"No freakin way!" His laughter boomed out.
As soon as he bent down to pick it up, I was out the door, listening to him hiss my name down the hall.
B.P.O.V
I had to escape the aroma that was constantly reminding me of him.
Don't get me wrong, the flowers were beyond magnificent, especially with the secret messages but I couldn't forgive Edward as easily as I had when he first came back. I had to be strong for me, for my baby.
So I dropped the kids off at Jacob's and told him I had a job interview. He still didn't know that I was pregnant. I managed to hide it from everyone but the Cullens.
I sighed in frustration. This was getting more confusing and complicated every day. I needed to know what this baby was becoming; I needed to know if it was safe to continue on with this pregnancy.
I needed to know how in the world this even happened. I needed Edward.
That's why I was going to the hospital. Carlisle and I set up my first appointment today.
Rosalie even sent Emmett ahead to distract Edward, just in case he was there. As soon as I parked, I saw his car. Great he was here.
"Emmett you'd better be doing your job." I muttered to myself.
I felt weird walking down to the 'Women's Center' in the hospital.
Especially to see a vampire doctor about my vampire baby. I needed answers, though; I needed to know why and how this happened. Was this the first time it'd happened? Are there more human-vampire hybrids walking among us?
I was too lost in my thoughts to feel the cold hand on my shoulder, spinning me around.
Edward.
His eyes looked pained. I wanted to hug him and tell him to never let go but I had to be strong.
"What are you doing here?" I managed to spit out instead.
"Bella, we need to talk. Do you have a minute?"
"No, Edward, I don't have a minute. I have an appointment to get to. And before you even ask; no, it's not for an abortion."
Edward flinched at my harsh words as even more pain colored his eyes. It took all of my will to keep my feet planted and not pull him into a hug and kiss his eyelids until there was no more pain.
"Bella, this isn't the proper place to discuss that. I've been thinking…Did you get my flowers?" He said changing the subject.
"Yes, thank you. It's not going to make up for the fact that you want me to terminate this pregnancy. Because it's not going to happen." I whispered. No need to draw attention to ourselves.
"Bella, please, can we go somewhere and talk?" He was pleading with me again.
"I told you I have an appointment. I'll call you later, I really have to go. I just need space, ok?" I wiggled my shoulders out from under his grasp.
"Please Bella! I want to know. Can't I at least go to the appointment with you? My schedule is cleared for the next two hours. Please, I want to be at the appointment. Please, Bella." There was the pained eyes again.
"I said no, Edward! Please give me space, that's all I'm asking for!" I shouted. Ok, it probably wasn't the best move, but I couldn't keep it in.
For what felt like hours, Edward and I just stood in the hall staring at each other. That was until a shrill voice floated down the hall.
"Bella! Is that you?!" Jessica squealed and jogged towards us. I noticed Mike behind her, walking at an even, nonchalant pace.
"Oh my God, it is you! And Edward Cullen, how long have you been back?" She turned towards him, as Mike joined the group.
"A couple of months. My whole family is back. I'm surprised you haven't heard. I've already seen Angela and Lauren." His voice sounded bitter.
"I've been so busy! Mike and I are getting ready for our first child!" She squealed clapping her hands together. She looked like Alice.
It was when I noticed the huge bulge under her shirt.
"Wow! Congratulations!" I managed to stutter out. I was truly happy for them but I had bigger things to think about than Jess and Mike spawning.
"Thank you! Is that why you're here, too? Are you and Jacob expecting? I mean you two are still married right?" She glanced over at Edward.
I was confused and hurt and embarrassed for a moment. Then I recovered. "Oh! No, Jake and I aren't expecting, I'm actually here to talk tojust Carlisle, I just happened to bump into Edward. I actually do have to go; Carlisle is waiting for me in his office. I'll call you later, Edward. Jess and Mike, it was so nice to see you again and congratulations!" Then I walked away.
-:- -:- -:-
"I've devoted a large sum of my time to doing research but I can't really find anything." Carlisle stated.
When I finally got to his office, he took my blood pressure, temperature, and my weight. Everything seemed to be normal, leaving me with the reassurance that this baby might be born human.
"What's your theory at least?" I asked.
"Edward is still able to produce seminal fluids, which means he can reproduce." He finished as I blushed. I tried to remind myself that Carlisle was my doctor, not practically my father-in-law.
"So why aren't Alice, Rose or Esme pregnant then?" I asked, confused.
"My theory is that their reproductive systems died along with their lives. The ovaries are an organ, our organs die when we do. Also we don't produce blood, meaning they are not able to produce an egg, so they can not reproduce. Male semen on the other hand, is alive and well in our bodies. You don't need blood to have active semen, so he was able to get you pregnant."
My blush got deeper while my head was spinning. It did make sense though.
I groaned, "I knew we should have used protection, too late now though. So is he going to be a human or a vampire?"
"I'm not sure. I'll have to do more research. I won't be able to know until I do an ultrasound. We can set up another appointment for three weeks from today. I'll make sure Edward has off, too."
I made a humorless laughing noise.
"Bella, this child is as much his as it is yours. Try to see this is his view. He is afraid that he's created a monster but underneath, I know he's excited to be a father."
I didn't want to touch onto this subject right now. I just wanted to get home and take a nice hot bath. I sighed.
"I know. I have to run, though. I promised Jake I'd make this quick since he hasn't slept in days. He's been on patrol."
"Does he know yet, Bella? The treaty is technically broken but they should know."
I shook my head. "I know, I know. I really do have to run, though. Thanks again, Carlisle." I said hugging him.
"If you see Edward, tell him I love him, ok?" And I walked out the door.
-:- -:- -:-
"Hey Jake, I'm here!" I shouted, walking into Billy's house. Two small figures came running towards me.
"Hey, you two! How was your little break with Daddy?" I asked picking Masen up as Jacob walked into the kitchen.
"Good! We had so much fun!" Masen said, squirming out of my embrace and leaping back down to the floor.
I picked Eli up instead.
"Did you have fun, baby girl?" I asked, planting a kiss on her nose.
"Yes! Did you bring back a picture of our baby brother?" She blurted out before covering her mouth with her tiny hands.
My head snapped up to Jake's. He was gripping the door frame for dear life, with his mouth wide open.
Can werewolves go into shock?
Jake finally closed his mouth, then opened it again.
"You're pregnant?!? How? When? We're having another baby?" He asked sinking to the floor, guilt flooding his eyes.
A/N: I hope everyone read my A/N in the chapter I posted before this one. If not, please check it out. I've recieved a large sum of Reviews/ PMs, but it's not too late to help! I've gotten a lot of alternative plots too, which I loved! I've only recieved a couple title ideas, so if you want to send one my way, be my guest. ( Shamful plug/begging)
Also I fixed the problem with the poll, so it should be up and rolling. If it isn't I'm sorry I don't know what I did wrong! Since it wasn't working yesterday, I am keeping it open until Sunday. So far two of the stories are tied for first, while another one isn't too far behind. If you want your favorite story to win, please go vote/review/PM!
I will post the winner next week, then will post the poll for the story titles (i've recieved some pretty good title ideas for each chapter but more are welcomed).
As for this chapter, I hope everyone loved it! Specially the flowers, I think it was cute and romantic. I'd give my left arm to get flowers from my boyfriend (he's only given me flowers three times in our three year relationship,for my 18th birthday, when I graduated High School, and his mom bought us potted Daffodils last month to 'liven up our apartment'.) Sorry for the rambling. Haha. Now my darlins please review, maybe I can get over 370? Please?
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