The smell from the chicken that I bought from Chicken Dijon filled Edward's Volvo with a repulsive odor, that made me want to vomit (If that's possible) I can't really imagine that I used to be in LOVE with rotisserie chicken. Jacob said he would be here in 10, so that meant I had about 4 minutes left. I drove the Volvo to my driveway (Emmett had "hired" someone to build that in front of the cottage, and I was okay with my big brothers decision.
I unloaded the car with just one trip, easily. Once I unlocked the doors and got in, I had to set up lunch for Jake. I put one placemat, a ceramic white plate and a glass of milk down for him. I held my breath while I tore up the chicken and put the breasts and the wings down on the plate for him. The rice and vegetables didn't have as much of an odor as the chicken. I don't know why, but human food was especially nasty to me, it wasn't so bad for Edward and the rest of the family. Maybe it's because of my shield and the way I think. Maybe I have a different sense of smell from everyone else. I just finished cleaning Nessie's toys from the living room when I heard loud footsteps coming towards my house and 3 sudden knocks on the door.
"Come in, Jake!"
"Thanks Bella!"
He came right in through the unlocked door and ran right to me to give me a big bear hug.
"Aww. Thanks Jakey!"
"How was your day so far, Bella?" He still had me in his arms, my feet suspended from the ground.
"It was good so far, I didn't get so much done though…Lunch is on the table for you, Jake."
"Oh! Thanks Bells."
As he went to my chicken to get a fork and a knife, I asked him about his day.
"Jake, how 'bout your day? Did you get your major packing done?"
"Yeah, I actually did. Billy's house is so small, there's really nothing to pack." He laughed.
"Oh, yeah, how's Billy? He's happy for you right? That you're with Renesmee?"
"He's exsucutucc, Bejlls! He cahnt buhh happiurhuh. Ya' knowhw? Thacckt Uhhh founjnd shhumfund to luhhve." He said with his mouth filled with green beans and chicken. I could barely understand, even with vampire ears.
Once he swallowed his food, I said, laughing, "Jake, I'm so happy you're moving with us. I just can't wait to start our lives as a big-ass family."
"True Dat" He added.
"Our house is huge! Did you see the photos? It was kind of old, but Esme restored it."
"I know! It pretty big. I'm impressed with Mommy Esme's work!"
"Excuse me, who?!"
"Mommy Esme! Ya'know Carlisle is Daddy C. Ness came up with nicknames that I could use."
"Ughh, Jake, your so adolescent at times", I said with a chuckle
We talked about how Charlie was doing, rumors that Sue was pregnant, (which were certainly NOT true), and how he's going to miss his pack, but Ness's good for him. He told me he hadn't been this happy in years. I can tell! Since he found Nessie, I could see a whole new life in him. A change. I smiled at this insight.
He finished all of his food within minutes.
"You want more, Jake? We have plenty."
"This is good for now. I need to save some room for dinner with Ness."
"Oh, you're eating dinner with her tonight? She'll like that."
"I know! What time is she coming home anyway?
"I really don't know," I glanced at the clock. It was 3:45.
"She'll probably be back at 5:00. It doesn't take long to go shopping. I hope Jasper is helping Edward. Edward can pick the most conservative articles of clothing at Gymboree." I washed the dishes while he dried with a dishtowel. Once we were done, Jake took apart the boxes, and folded them upright. He took all of those boxes to my messy closet.
"Alrighty, Jake. All of this," I pointed with both of my hands to the massive plot of clothes, "is mine. I really don't care what order or which box to have them in; I just need to Goodwill some of them and dump the rest in the boxes, okay?"
"Okiedoke, Bells. Where do you want to start?"
"Uhmm…Let's start over here." I hovered over to the left side of my closet.
"Okay. Let's get started."
Jacob and I both finished my closet in and hour exactly.
It was 4:45, and if I'm correct, Ness, Jazz, and Edward would be home in 15 minutes.
"Jake, thanks SO much man. I truly appreciate it!"
"Anytime Bells, Anytime."
There we were, waiting for our soul mates and Jasper to get home. We were talking again, about how excited we were, the big house, we talked about Ness, and Jacob told me a secret. When I was pregnant with Ness, he had a little, just a little, crush on Alice.
He said at that time, she was the most supportive and nicest "vamp" there.
I was happy to hear this. I didn't want him wasting his time, being in love with me. He needed a crush.
Jake and I were right in the middle of talking about Emily and Sam, when I heard 4 heavy footsteps, and a delicate pitter-patter of feet. Of course Jacob didn't hear it. I went to the door to escort them in.
I saw Nessie with about 20 bags and boxes full of clothes.
"Nessie! How was your shopping trip, baby?"
"Hi Mom!" It was great! Me and Uncle Jasper picked out the prettiest jackets I've ever seen!"
"Sounds fun Ness!"
We hugged each other tight, and I kissed her face.
"JAKEEYY! Oh –Em –Gee! You're here!"
"Ness! Hey girl!"
They ran to each other and gave each other a big hug. Jake kissed both of her cheeks and them her lips.
"I trust you had a good day, Ness?"
"Yupp, Me, Daddy, and Uncle Jasper went shopping for new clothes. FOR ALL OF US!"
I interrupted their conversation
"Okay Ness," I laughed, "Go take a bath, put your PJ's on, eat dinner, and then show me what you bought, okay?"
"Okay Mom. But Jake's going to stay, right?"
"Yes he is. He's staying for dinner!"
"YAYY! THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!"
And with that, she ran to her room to take a bath.
I hear the trunk of Jasper's car close, and then Jasper and Edward came through the door, both of them having 50 boxes and bags in each hand.
When they came in they dropped in on the floor.
"Hey! How was it?"
"Tiring"
"Exhausting."
"Yeah right, guys."
"Jacob!" Edward and Jasper called out.
They both gave Jake a man-hug.
"What brings you here?" Edward said.
"Oh, Bella needed help packing, and I wanted to eat dinner with Ness tonight."
"Well, we're all glad to have you here."
"How's it going Jacob?" Jasper asked.
"Good, good. Finished all my packing today. How 'bout you? The packing done yet?"
"Yesir. Alice and I finished weeks ago." We all chuckled with him.
"Lucky vamp."
I interrupted their talk.
"So Edward Jasper...Watcha two get for yourselves?!"
With that they both picked up Banana Republic bags, Gap Bags, and Abercrombie and Fitch bags.
"Okay, hun'. I kind of splurged, so don't get mad."
"Splurged? That's not really you."
He smiled my favorite smile, and grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag, and took out the most beautiful, glorious, most magnificent purse I have ever seen."
He handed it to me.
"For you Bella." He smiled.
I clutched the purse and nearly fainted. (Not the easiest thing to do.)
"Oh my Fucking god!" I yelled out.
