EPOV

I felt something laying on me. What did I do last night? Date with Bella that ended with Carmen glaring at me at the club. Brought Bella home, fooled around with Bella, fell asleep with Bella.

I opened my eyes; low and behold, Bella was sleeping on my chest. Last night was close when she came out of that bathroom with Carmen trailing behind her I thought that was the end of us.

Bella was confused and drunk as Carmen was crying. I never felt like bigger scum in my life.

"Ma…ma…" I heard coming from one of the doors at the side of the room. "Out…Mama want out!"

I shifted Bella, thankfully, she didn't stir. I wasn't sure if she was a heavier sleeper or if the alcohol had lulled her into a sound sleep.

I walked into the room that was connected to hers. Rylan was standing up in his crib with only his diaper on and his pajamas on the floor. He tilted his head at me. "Ward!" he squealed sticking his arms out.

"Rylan," I said mirroring his enthusiasm, which was infectious.

I pulled him into my arms and he hugged me. This child was so sweet and trusting, if only everything could be like that.

I looked around his room noticing the Dr. Seuss murals painted on his wall. "Mommy's sleeping little man so how about we hangout in here?"

He answered with a happy smile and like the Grinch on his wall, I think my heart grew about three sizes.

We sat in his glider for a few moments until he decided he wanted to play and squirmed his way off my lap. "Play mals," he said.

"Mals?" I asked chuckling at him as he toddled around picking up various stuffed animals.

"Ward," he called making sure he had my attention.

"What you got Ry?"

"Grrrrr," he growled holding up a lion.

"Oh no scary," Bella rasped rubbing her eyes from the doorway.

He looked at me as if he wanted me to confirm. "Very scary," I nodded.

"You could have woken me," she mumbled walking over to us. Once she was in front of me I pulled her onto my lap causing Rylan to giggle at us. "So I have a nudist?"

"Excuse me?"

"He's wearing his diaper but from the looks of clothing on the floor I'm guessing he stripped."

"Does he do that often?"

"Lately, the funny thing is my mom lived on a nudist compound. That's the reason Jazz and I moved here to be with Charlie," she laughed. "Now I have a little nudist."

"That sounds like karma," I teased kissing the side of her neck.

Being with her felt normal. I felt normal.

"I had fun last night up until the crazy Italian lady cornered me in the bathroom."

"What did she say to you? You seemed pretty shaken up about it," I said brushing her hair to the side. I felt her stiffen so I brought my hand under her hoodie, rubbing her back.

"Private stuff about us," she murmured resting her hand against my chest, her cheeks were flaming red.

"Tell me what she said, please?" I asked gently without making myself look to suspicious.

"She asked what you were like with me, if you were passionate," she mumbled focusing on Rylan playing with his lion.

"That was it?" I coaxed.

"Um…she wanted… she asked if you went soft…when we…you know," Bella stumbled in a whisper trying to stand.

I was enraged that Carmen had resorted to this shit. Bella didn't need this kind of exposure to my world and this was why I needed out and fast.

"I'm sorry," I said pulling her back.

"Why would someone ask that?" she asked quietly.

"Some people are sick, love." God why am I here with her? She is an angel and I am one of Lucifer's minions. I am just as bad as Carmen.

"I… uh need to get him ready," she nodded to Rylan. He really was in his own world.

She pulled out a navy baby polo and miniature khakis. I watched her change his diaper and clothes. She was in her element with him.

"He's very sharp this morning," I said from the glider.

"Oh, well it's Sunday so I usually take him to church."

"Church," I said slowly because this had caught me off guard.

"I'm not extremely religious or anything, I believe in God and something bigger than us… I mean my mom's Buddhist or Hindu whatever and my dad's church is Sports Center... When Jacob died and I had Rylan I thought it would nice for him…good," she rambled messing with his hair.

I stood walking to her she was nervous like I was going to judge her. "Did Jacob go to church?"

"He's Quileute, they have their own thing… Billy wants to teach Rylan more about their culture when he's older."

"That's good, right?"

"Yeah…It's part of where he came from," she said fiddling with her hair. "Would you want to go with us? I mean you don't have to and if you don't want to after I understand."

I took Rylan for her. "I'll go," I found myself saying before I truly understood what was coming out of my mouth.

Mom and dad used to take us all to church and even with Carlisle's busy schedule at the hospital he made time to fit it in. Rose still went I think more so as a way to stay connected with mom than anything else. Esme Cullen was compassionate and loving. She worked with various charities and churches before she died. If she could see me now.

"Hey, Bell…" Alice said bouncing into the room and by the look on her face, she was surprised to see me. "Well, hello Edward."

"Alice," I nodded, taking a glance at Rylan who was just hanging out and watching.

"Maybe… if you want…You can shower with me. Shit! I mean you can use my shower."

I chuckled at her flustered state, kissing her head. Alice took Rylan giving me a smug look. I still had no clue why she was rooting for me.

I showered and dressed walking back into Bella's room where she was going through her closet in only a towel. She turned and blushed as I slowly made my way to her. She had me captivated. Her hair lay in wet curls on her shoulders; I brushed it back cupping her neck. "Beautiful."

"Kiss me?" she asked quietly as her voice shook.

I pulled Bella to me bringing my hands to rest on the top of her towel. The kiss was beyond anything I'd ever felt. For the first time in my life, I felt love for someone who wasn't my family.

I loved Bella completely. It wasn't a manipulation of feeling like it was with Carmen and Kate. I was going to fight for this.

"Hmm, we're going to be late," she murmured against my lips.

I reluctantly pulled away as if she would vanish. I sat on the edge of her bed watching her get ready. She asked me to close my eyes when she needed to put her sundress on. We made our way downstairs where Alice was feeding Rylan and Bella's brother was eating his breakfast.

To be honest Bella's brother scared the shit out of me. He was the law and I just spent the night with his baby sister in his house. His calm demeanor was a little unsettling.

"Don't you all look so cute," Alice beamed at Bella. "Don't they Jazz?"

"Just adorable," he sighed rolling his eyes.

They were both wearing what I guessed were pajamas so that must mean they weren't going with us. We ate the breakfast Alice made us and left shortly after. I put Rylan's car seat in my Volvo because I was not going to let us ride in that death trap she called a truck. "We're going to Port Angeles," she mumbled as I helped her into my car.

I'd only been to Port Angeles a few times but knew there wasn't much there. Bella laughed and told me if I thought Port Angeles was like that I should see Forks. She gave me directions as I drove I turned onto a side road where a little Chapel sat with cars parked in the small lot. It was like something out on a movie where people congregated in a small podunk town.

I got out of the car to get Rylan out and then helped Bella. I scooped her hand up kissing it as we walked toward the church. Angela the other girl that helped out at Bella's store sat on the steps. "It's about time," she sighed.

"Sorry, I brought Edward with me," Bella smiled down at our joined hands.

"Hi Edward."

"Hello Angela."

"He looks tuckered out, dad's going to seal the deal on his slumber," she laughed to Bella as Rylan laid in my arms half asleep.

"Her dad's the minister," Bella explained guiding me into the church.

The cars in the parking lot alluded to a smaller crowd, but that wasn't the case, this place was packed. Bella moved us to the back row where there was space open for us. Rylan was completely knocked out, which now defeated the purpose of being here.

Minister Webber walked to the podium and began the service. I wrapped my arm around Bella as I held Rylan close on my other side. Every so often, I would kiss her forehead. Was that against the rules?

My phone buzzed in my pocket telling me I had a text.

Is the place still standing? ~R

Alice must have gotten to my sister. I slid my phone back into my pocket choosing to ignore her. I felt a pair of eyes trained on me. I looked down at Bella who was leaning into me, but her eyes were focused on the sermon.

I glanced around and I found who was watching me. Kate sat on the other side of the church with an older man and woman, probably her parents. If there was a God, he was enjoying my misery. First Carmen last night and now this, she looked livid. I trained my focus on the child lying in my arms.

"What's wrong?" Bella whispered rubbing my arm.

"Nothing, why?"

"You're very pale all of the sudden."

"I get migraines sometimes, they are unbearable." Liar.

"Do we need to leave?"

"No, I should be fine," I insisted.

We would just have to make a quick exit once the service was finished. Rylan woke up five minutes before it was over. Thinking we could leave was a long shot. Women swarmed us so they could talk to Bella and see the baby. Rylan shied away into my shoulder, I patted his back sharing his pain. I remember the older women at church would do the same thing to Rosalie and me.

"Who is this Bella?"

"This is Edward, Mrs. Cope," Bella introduced looping her arm through mine.

"Such a handsome boy," the lady next to her leered.

My angel saved me. "We should really get going, Edward isn't feeling so great."

"Of course dear, take care and I hope you feel better sweetheart," she winked and it was wrong.

"Ward, down," Rylan wiggled.

"I don't think so," I told him holding him a little more securely.

"If you put him down he'll go wild," Bella murmured.

"I figured he had a hidden agenda," I teased tickling him.

"Bella!" A southern voice trilled causing me to cringe.

"Mrs. Whitlock," Bella greeted with a short nod. Kate was standing next to the woman smirking at me.

"Who do we have here?" she said trying to make her voice husky.

"My boyfriend Edward," Bella whispered looking down, Kate's eyebrows shot up. She knew me as Anthony maybe she thought I was someone else now.

"Lucky girl," she said faltering a bit.

"We were just leaving see you next week," I realized Bella wanted out of here as well.

In the car, she explained that Kate's father was the Mayor of Port Angeles and she had never knew anyone that her dad hated more than him. I had a feeling that Carmen or Kate or maybe even both would be talking to Aro. I switched Rylan's car seat back when we got to the house and kissed Bella goodbye.

My phone started going off as soon as I pulled out of the driveway.

"Hello?"

"Get your ass over here right now," Emmett growled through the phone.

I was found out.

A/N: You might be like 'Say What?' right now, but this is where things are going to get trying for Edward. Bella's in a confused, oblivious world, but that's okay because she is smart. I'm rambling… tell me what you think. I know how many of you are reading let me know your thoughts also follow me on twitter to see when updates are happening… ask me questions DazzlinSparkle0 is the name or click on the link on my profile.

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