so, i was trying to start keeping a posting schedule and post a new chapter every sunday. but then, we hit 500 reviews today! it might not seem like a lot to some but i'm so excited. thank you, everyone!

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Chapter Twenty-Two

Bella Swan

When we got to the restaurant, everyone else was already there seeing as I had a little bit of trouble letting go of the baby. I sat across from Edward and grinned at him. It was girls on one side, boys on the other. It had been so long since we'd been out at all and as much as I missed our daughter, I felt myself growing more excited by the minute.

Eclipse seemed like a nice, albeit fancy, place and none of us had been here before. It was newer and reservations were hard to get but Emmett knew the owner, Marcus.

"Let's make a deal, baby," Edward said, leaning his elbows on the table. I nodded and leaned in closer. "No talking about Audrey for the rest of dinner. This is us spending time together with our friends. We can talk about her as soon as we leave, call my parents and check on her but as long as we're here… you're mine," Edward paused then spoke louder, "Actually, let's all make a deal – no kid talk."

"I don't know if Alice is going to be able to follow that," Jasper sat back in his seat, chuckling.

"What?! I can so! I bet you I can," Alice argued.

"What do you want to bet, sweets?" Jasper smirked at his tiny wife with the huge belly. Their kid was going to be huge, I was sure. It was July and she was due in September and that's when the baby would grow the most.

"Diaper duty for the first week after the baby's born!" Alice exclaimed.

"Gross," Edward chuckled.

"You're on, be prepared to change a lot of diapers… and I hear boys pee on you a lot," Jasper laughed again and his sister nodded.

"Oh my God, I got peed on so many times. Just cover him up with a wash cloth or something," Rosalie laughed

"This counts as kid talk," Edward insisted and the table fell quiet momentarily. Our kids had taken over our lives. I know Audrey had taken over mine… I was questioning my plan to have more kids because frankly, the baby was exhausting. She was so much work and I couldn't imagine doing that with a toddler running around. Not that I didn't love her to death – in fact, I didn't think I had any more room in my heart between Edward and Audrey.

Jasper had just started talking about work – he was a pediatrician and he had just started his own practice, which we'd be taking Audrey, to when our waiter walked up to the table. It was a young kid, maybe nineteen or twenty. He looked familiar and smelled slightly of weed but I couldn't place him.

"Hello, my name is Embry and I'll be your waiter this evening. Can I start you off with something to drink while you look at the menu?"

"That would be great, thanks. I'll have a Jack and Coke and… B, what would you like?"

Eric looked at me fully for the first time and a look of surprise came over his face, "Miss Swan?"

"Yes, that's me," I smiled softly.

"Soon to be Mrs. Cullen," Edward interjected, glaring at the kid. I gave him a look and he scowled but looked away, studying the menu.

"Embry Call! I graduated from Morgan Park in 2007," he explained.

"Oh, I knew you looked familiar. It's nice to see you, Embry," I smiled politely but only vaguely remembered him as being one of those students who barely showed up for class and was often high when he did. I saw his eyes wander away from my face to my chest, where they lingered as he continued to recount his high school days, who he was friends with, what other classes he was in. His eyes didn't leave my breasts once. I think my mouth was hanging open and I wish I'd brought a jacket, a sweater, a wrap… anything to cover myself.

Edward, however, looked livid. He cleared his throat and Eric's eyes immediately darted to him nervously before coming back to me and resting on my face. I felt the need to be polite, despite Edward's rage.

"So are you in college, Embry?"

"College? Screw that, I'm working here just to get my parents off my back. Are you still at Morgan Park? I'd love to visit sometime. Visit my old stomping grounds," he smirked cockily at me. The statement definitely had a sexual undertone. My eyes widened in surprise. Seriously? Did this kid not hear Edward? I'm a taken, almost married woman.

"No," Edward answered before my shock wore off and I was grateful, "Bella is taking a leave of absence to plan our wedding and take care of our three week old daughter. It's thanks to her that Bella has those great tits you can't seem to keep your fucking eyes off of, asshole. Now, B, I'm guessing you want Grey Goose and cranberry?" I nodded, speechless. "Alright, Embry, that'll be one Jack and Coke, one Grey Goose and cranberry. Thanks," Edward smiled condescendingly.

Embry looked shocked for a full minute before hurrying off.

"I'm gonna kill that fucking kid," Edward mumbled under his breath. I reached across the table and grabbed his hands, which were clenched into fists on the tabletop. I stroked my thumbs over his knuckles and he gradually relaxed his hands, letting me hold them.

"Dude, we didn't even get to order our drinks!" Emmett complained. I had pretty much forgotten that anyone was at the table with us and felt kind of bad.

"That was… insane," I said. I was still amazed. What was wrong with that kid?

"He was staring at you like he wanted to fuck you!" Edward said angrily, a little too loudly. I hushed him softly and squeezed his hands. His ears were red and I slipped my foot out of my shoe, stretching my leg out and running my toes up his leg. He jumped a bit at the unexpected contact but relaxed a bit and smiled just a tiny bit. He leaned in as close as possible and whispered, "You're mine," just as the manager walked up. He set our drinks in front of us and I quickly took a sip of mine.

"Hello, my name is Marcus and I'm the owner," he spoke professionally but seemed to lighten up when he saw Em. They shook hands. "Emmett McCarty! I didn't see your name on the list for tonight. It's good to see you. What seems to be the problem?"

He was an older man, dressed in a suit and he seemed to have a calm air about him. I immediately relaxed, having dreaded that he would be another ass and Edward would go on a rampage.

"Hey man, seems one of your waiters was giving my friend a hard time but I'll let Edward explain," Emmett grinned at his friend.

"Nice to meet you Marcus. I'm Edward Cullen," Edward paused to make sure Marcus recognized the name and only continued when Marcus nodded. I noticed Alice roll her eyes. But Marcus obviously also recognized the Cullen name. Between his friendship with Emmett and that fact, I was sure the situation would be resolved quickly.

"The problem is your so called waiter seemed to have quite the affinity for staring at my fiancée's chest. He was a former student of hers and tried to invite himself to spend some time at the school but there were certain insinuations behind his statement. I'm sure you know what I mean," Edward stated calmly. I bit my lip, not wanting to get a former student in trouble but his behavior warranted it.

"Oh, my. Yes, we've had trouble with Mr. Call in the past. I can assure you that the issue will be dealt with promptly and your meal will be complimentary, of course. Your new waiter will be over shortly to take your order. Please, try to enjoy your meal. Also, send your parents my regards and tell them I hope to see them soon. Emmett, I'll be by Twilight later this week. We'll catch up then," Marcus smiled before walking off, looking determined. I had a feeling Embry was about to get fired.

Edward grinned and gulped down his drink quickly. I giggled softly at him, my guilt forgotten as I stared at my handsome fiancé. It had excited me to hear him refer to me as the soon to be Mrs. Cullen and say I was planning the wedding. I sipped my drink, it was strong but good and it had been so long since I'd had alcohol. I'd be pumping and dumping later, a term Edward hated but I said just to get a rise out of him.

"So how soon am I going to be Mrs. Cullen, Mr. Cullen?" I bit my lip shyly, looking at him from under my lashes. We hadn't talked about the wedding in a while and I was nervous for his response.

"Anytime you want, Miss Swan. Name the date and I'll be there, wearing whatever you tell me to," Edward kept grinning at me and I felt tingly all over. I finished my drink quickly and giggled softly, already feeling the effects. I was a lightweight and so long without drinking apparently amplified this fact.

"Soon. Um, before school starts," I told him because suddenly, it couldn't be fast enough. I wanted to be his wife.

His eyes widened but he nodded, almost eagerly, "Absolutely. Baby, that's so great."

Alice and Rosalie squealed and immediately started discussing wedding details. How hard it would be to plan a wedding in such a short period of time and how we'd have to do it before Alice popped because otherwise, she'd refuse to participate until she was back to her pre-baby body. Unfortunately, my best friends didn't have the same genes as I did and it took them months to get back to their pre-baby bodies. In fact, Rosalie had just barely gotten her figure back before becoming pregnant again.

Our new waiter walked up and was much better, introducing himself as Garrett. Garrett was… well, he was pretty flamboyantly gay. He came armed with refills of our drinks and Edward told him to keep them coming. When he brought our food, he caught a glimpse of my ring.

"My, my, little lady. You got yourself a good one, here. Armani shirt and a Cartier ring, he's a keeper," Garrett said as he winked at Edward. Edward laughed awkwardly and shifted in his seat, making me giggle.

"I know! And he's got a really big…"

"Ewww!" Alice and Rose chorused.

"Bella!" Edward's ears were red and I knew he didn't want me to share the size of his dick with a gay man but I was on my fifth drink, I simply didn't care.

"Oh, honey. I can tell," Garrett winked at me, making sure we had everything we needed. After he walked away, I slid my foot up Edward's leg again. He laughed but shifted again in his seat.

"You're going to get in trouble, Miss Swan," he said sternly. My eyes widened and I bounced a little in my seat. "You shouldn't be excited for your punishment. Maybe I'm doing something wrong," Edward winked at me and I squirmed in my seat. I slid my foot up to his knee and tickled the back of it making him laugh again.

It was funny, it was a night out where we were all supposed to bond but it seemed like three romantic, separate dinners at the same table. I could tell our friends were lost in their own little couple-y worlds, as well.

I dug into my food, resting my foot on top of his knee. I moaned and hummed as I ate and Edward was looking increasingly uncomfortable. He was pretty toasted himself and I was pretty sure if the table cloth was a little longer, he would have me on my knees giving him a blow job. I knew I wanted him on his knees between my thighs. Mmm.

"So, we're really going to get married before school starts?" Edward asked and I nodded vigorously. I wanted to be married to him, as soon as possible. Even if we didn't have another baby anytime soon or at all, I wanted to be his wife.

"Yes, definitely! Maybe at the end of August, maybe you can take time off and start late. I know some teachers have done it," I told him.

He cleared his throat and looked nervous, "What if I don't go back?"

My head snapped up and I looked at him with wide eyes. Not go back? We'd be together… all the time. It was fine right now because Audrey took up so much time but as she got older she wouldn't be as high maintenance …

"You don't want to go back to Morgan Park… what, another school, closer to home?" I asked hopefully. He shook his head. He had two degrees that he was going to throw down the drain?

"Uh, I was thinking about practicing law again. Not like in New York. It wouldn't be all hours, wouldn't be crazy. I was thinking about just some pro-bono work," Edward said and his face was nervous, making me turn to goo inside. He was so cute.

"That's so… sexy, Edward. God, I love you. I love that you want to help people," I finished my food and Edward finished his, sitting back in his chair. I moved my foot up his thigh, finally meeting his crotch. I was slightly surprised to find that his cock was still hard. Totally and completely rock hard. He grunted softly, his head lolling back as I rubbed my foot against him. Jasper cleared his throat, being the on sitting next to Edward and Garrett came back at the same time so I pulled my foot away quickly. Edward looked devastated.

"Oh, you look like you're up to no good, sweet thing," Garrett told me and I giggled, my face flushed red from the alcohol already turning brighter.

"My girl is always up to no good. Part of the reason why I love her," Edward grinned at me and I squirmed more in my chair, hoping I didn't leave a big wet spot in my wake. Garrett asked if we needed anything else but we had a cake planned for Rosalie at Twilight.

"Alright, you guys are free to go whenever. The meal has been comp'd and Embry's been taking care of, by the way," Garrett winked at Edward again and I knew he was purposely messing with him and it made me burst out laughing.

"So, Twilight?" Emmett asked. I knew he got anxious being away from the club, especially on the weekends.

We said goodbye and I insisted that Edward leave the cost of our meals as a tip for Garrett. I watched as Edward stood and admired his amazing body. He was like a swimmer. Tall, skinny but muscular. He had long, amazing fingers. Completely amazing.

"Alright, Bella… you totally have to stop making dreamy eyes at Edward," Rosalie laughed at me and I blushed.

"I can't help it! I miss him so much… like, you know," I whispered and she nodded.

"Well, you need to wait for the six week mark… it'll be uncomfortable and you could get an infection if you do it sooner."

I nodded in agreement before I picked up my clutch before standing. I had forgotten my shoe and stumbled because I had one heeled foot and one bare. Edward caught me, "Whoa, there. You okay, love?"

"Um… I forgot my shoe," I giggled and he reached under the table and slipped it on my foot for me. I felt like Cinderella and I had my Prince Charming. I threw my arms around his neck and hugged him tight against me. He laughed, rubbing my back before pulling away. He wrapped his arm around my waist and the six of us walked down the block to Twilight. Rose, Alice and I laughed and squealed along the way. I shrieked when Edward hoisted me over his shoulder, laughing so hard I snorted, which made Rose and Alice laugh louder.

It was late and the place was busy. I checked my phone, hoping Esme or Carlisle had sent some sort of message and they didn't disappoint. I grinned when I saw a picture of Audrey sound asleep in her swing. She was wearing a plain white sleeper with a pink A embroidered on it, which I don't ever remember seeing and I knew it must be another Esme purchase. There was a white cap covering her strawberry blonde head of curls that had a band of pink along the trim.

I showed it to everyone, who ooh'd and aww'd over how adorable Baby Cullen is.

"I want you," Edward whispered in my ear as he led the way inside the club. I whimpered softly. "I want you over and over. Especially on top of me. I want you to bounce and see your tits," I moaned and knew my panties were completely soaked and my face was flushed and my nipples were hard enough to cut glass. I totally wanted him but knew it was impossible. Maybe some dry humping wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. I twirled my hair around my fingers, a nervous habit from when I was little.

"Please tell me you don't plan to stay long," I whined in his ear. He shook his head, smirking. Emmett had reserved the VIP section for us and disappeared to check some things.

"Bella, you're disgusting," Alice complained. I scowled, "What?!"

"You're so skinny, you whore! You did not have a baby three weeks ago," Alice laughed. I shook my head, running my hands over the bump that still was on my stomach.

"I have a gut!"

"You're ridiculous, Bella. I've already gained more in less than four months than you did in your whole pregnancy!"

I giggled and did a little twirl but between the alcohol and heels and being me, it sent me stumbling into Jasper.

"Hi, Jasper!" I kissed his cheek and grinned goofily up at him.

"Hello, drunk Bella," Jasper laughed and I could tell he'd been drinking as well.

Emmett walked into the lounge with drinks for everyone, placing them on the table that sat in the center of the rounded couch.

"Aww, Em!" I squealed and hugged him as tight as I could with how massive he is. Laughing, he hugged me back and passed me back to Edward. I settled on his lap.

"So, someone's having some drinks tonight!" Alice laughed, rubbing her beach-ball stomach.

"I am! I'm gonna pump and dump when I get home," I looked at Edward as I said this, scrunching up my face at him in a mocking way. All the guys expressed their distaste for the term and I laughed louder.

"Hey Em, Jazz, can I talk to you for a minute?" Edward asked. They agreed and followed him… somewhere. I picked up my drink and drank it in almost one gulp.

"How do you feel?"

"Are you going to have sex with him tonight? I had sex with Jazz like, two weeks after Char was born and that was vaginal. It hurt but it was fine after that."

"Do you think you'll get pregnant right away?"

"Do you want to wait to try?"

My head was spinning at all their questions but I kept laughing and stood, hugging my pregnant friends, squeezing them together.

"Can't… breath… face is in your boobs!" Rose struggled and got away and I let Alice go, all of us laughing. I leaned in to answer their questions, quickly looking for the boys first.

"I feel fantastic. So ready, I can't even tell you guys! But I'm scared… Rose, you said I could get an infection? And, um, I'm a little scared about getting pregnant. Audrey is up a lot and she doesn't sleep through the night because she's only three weeks old. I keep remembering how tired I was when I was pregnant and sick and I just don't think I can do it again!" I exclaimed, even though I knew it was unlikely I'd get pregnant but it could happen. I knew I was fertile and I knew Edward's little swimmers were strong. I'd read online that once you're pregnant once your body knows what to do and you get pregnant easier as it goes, especially right after you've had a baby.

Rosalie nodded, "If you're not sure, you shouldn't do it… like, maybe give Edward time and he'll change his mind. If not just… wait until you're ready, then mysteriously get preggers!"

"Maybe… maybe Edward is right and all we need is Audrey? I don't know! I change my mind like, every two seconds. Sometimes, I can't imagine not experiencing all this again. Other times, when I'm so tired and she just wants to eat and eat and eat… ugh!" I giggled, "Plus… I want to get married and be Mrs. Cullen and is tricking him the right way to start the rest of our lives?"

We quieted down as Edward and the boys reentered the lounge and were quiet, all settling next to their respective women. I moved into Edward's lap and he grinned a little tightly at me, "Hi, baby."

I went to ask what that was about but he whispered, "Later," in my ear.

We all chatted for a while longer until I was so tired I couldn't stand it anymore and was begging Edward to take me home. He finally agreed and we said our goodbyes, hugging everyone goodbye.

"God, I'm wasted," Edward mumbled, his hands all over my body as we left the club. His lips were all over my neck and exposed shoulders.

"Cab," I mumbled, capturing his lips and whining into his mouth when his hand met my ass. He nodded and hailed a cab without breaking the kiss. Edward opened the door and we parted to climb in and Edward gave the driver our address before he was on me again. I was practically lying across the seat with him on top of me.

Edward pushed my dress up around my hips, glancing at the driver to make sure he wasn't paying attention and I gasped, wondering what he was up to. He thrust his hips against me, making me bite my lip to keep from crying out as his hardness came in direct contact with my clit.

"Oh, oh GOD!" I whispered as he repeated the motion a few times.

"Nope, not God," I could feel him smirk against my lips and he pulled away suddenly. I whimpered at the loss but felt his hands on the side of my thin, expensive panties. I gasped as I heard the fabric hip and he repeated the motion on the other side.

"Edward!"

He only grinned his crooked grin at me, stuffing my torn panties into his pocket before going back to rubbing himself against me. It reminded me of our first night together – the night Audrey was conceived. He had ripped my panties that night, too. It wasn't long before he covered my mouth as I moaned his name was I came. My scream was muffled and I was glad the cab driver hadn't kicked us out. Then again, he probably was getting off on this.

I was panting and moaning in the aftermath as Edward continued to rub against me. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I considered the fact that the front of his pants were covered in… well, me and how we were going to explain this to the dry cleaner but the thought left as quickly as it came.

I reached my hand between our bodies and rubbed him through his pants. His head dropped against my covered chest and he panted softly. I unbuttoned his pants and reached my hand in, not surprised to find that he'd gone commando. He grunted as I slid my hand over the tip, amazed at all of the pre-cum gathered.

The cab driver pulled up to our house just as I started stroking his cock in earnest.

"Just… fuck, just a fucking minute," Edward grunted out to the driver, "Fast, B."

I nodded and did what he said. Three minutes later, he came all over my hand and on the inside of his pants. I wiped as much as I could on his shirt. He could deal with it since it was his cum.

I buckled his pants and straightened my dress. The cab driver glanced back, leering at us. Edward gave him a dirty look but tossed him a hundred dollar bill. We got out of the car and walked in the house, both trying to look like we hadn't just both had amazing orgasms in the back of a cab.

Carlisle greeted us by the door, Audrey in his arms. She was wide awake. My face broke into a smile.

"Hi, honey!"

"Hello to you too, Bella," Carlisle chuckled. I grabbed Edward's wrist and looked at his watch. Three AM. Her last feeding of the night and I couldn't do it. I felt disappointed but I could still rock her to sleep.

"Dad, you're sleeping over right? Can we put A's bassinet in with you?" Edward grinned at his Dad and I rushed to wash my hands. I heard Carlisle agree and heard Edward head upstairs. I washed and dried my hands then took my baby, having missed her so much. She immediately nuzzled my boob.

"Oh, Audrey. Mama was drinking, none of that," I sighed and cuddled her.

"She took her bottles wonderfully, Bella. She just finished and burped. Esme is already asleep," Carlisle assured me and I bounced the baby and rocked her. I heard Edward stumble back downstairs and hoped he was quiet as he set up the bassinet and didn't disturb his sleeping mother.

"Sleep in tomorrow, Esme wants to spend some more time with Audrey," Carlisle told me quietly.

Carlisle and I chatted quietly as I cuddled Audrey and Edward stumbled into the room a few minutes later, looking completely wasted. His eyes were glassy and his hair was a mess. Not to mention his shirt was partially un-tucked. I knew I didn't look much better. Audrey was almost asleep but her eyes opened when Edward came into the room and she followed him with her eyes before starting to fuss softly.

"Someone wants to see Daddy before she sleeps," I giggled and handed her to him, kind of amazed as she immediately settled down. I stood in front of them and kissed the top of her sweet smelling little head. She squirmed and made little content sighing noises.

Edward started humming her lullaby and she was asleep in no time. Edward carefully transferred her to his father before we whispered our goodnights to Carlisle. He left the room with his granddaughter after saying goodnight back.

"I wish you were ready, B. We've got a lot of time to make up for, beautiful when it's time." I covered my mouth to keep from squealing when he literally swept me off my feet, tossing me over his shoulder and rubbing my behind.

I moaned softly and pushed my ass against his hand. "I want to be in here," Edward murmured in his soft, silky tone that he used when he really wanted something and slid his hand up my dress. I had promised once I'd given birth I'd let him but tonight felt wrong for anal sex. In fact, there wouldn't be any sex of any kind. I couldn't help moaning as he ran a finger between my cheeks, though.

"Honeymoon," I assured him. He groaned loudly in disappointment as he carried me up the stairs. He put me down when he reached the landing and I stumbled a bit. I hadn't been drunk since the night I'd gotten pregnant with Audrey.

"Oh, shit. Are you alright?"

"Just dizzy, too much to drink," I giggled and started toward our room.

"Maybe we shouldn't…" he started, running his hand through his hair nervously.

"I don't know where you got the idea that we were going to in your head, buddy. It's only been three weeks!" But I was drunk and needy so I wrapped my arms around his neck and buried my face in his chest.

"Bell… you're not ready?" Edward whispered and I felt my bottom lip start to quiver because I felt bad denying him anything. I had rarely cried in the past three weeks, unlike in the pregnancy where I cried at least every three days but I knew this was going to be a big one because I felt so drunk and I just wanted him to be happy. I wanted to give him what he needed. I whimpered as tears started sliding down my face and I didn't care if I ruined his white shirt with my mascara and other make up.

"B, are you crying?" Edward asked in a suspicious voice. I kept my face hidden and shook my head. "Come on, we'll wait until you're ready. It's cool, baby."

I full out started sobbing and shook my head, "Edward, I just want to make you happy!"

"Jesus, is this post-partum hormones, three weeks late? I am happy, baby."

"I… I don't.. know… I just," I sniffled loudly, "want to be with you so bad it hurts," I sobbed, "but I'm not ready, it's too soon… I have to wait until my doctor's appointment."

"You're wasted," he told me calmly, as if that explained everything.

"Then please, at least let me please you," I whimpered, rubbing over the hardness. He groaned softly then moved my hand away, shaking his head. He picked me up, bridal style this time, and carried me to our bedroom. Edward settled me on the bed and grabbed my breast pump for me, which amazed me, since he normally never wanted to touch it. I ignored him as I pumped my overly engorged breasts. It had been way too long and they were leaky and achy anyway.

After I finished, I grabbed something from my dresser and disappeared into the bathroom, quickly taking a shower and washing my hair and shaving. I sighed softly as I let the hot water stream over my body. I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up. Once I got out of the shower, I washed my face and brushed my teeth. I blew my hair dry straight, despite the late hour and changed into my secret weapon.

I walked into the bedroom. Edward was lying in bed in boxers, almost asleep. He looked up when he heard me and his jaw dropped, just the reaction I'd wanted.

My secret weapon was a midnight blue, silk negligee with lace straps that criss-crossed in the back and was very, very short. Along with no panties and added on the heels I was wearing earlier. If we couldn't have sex, I could at least give him a show, right?

"Fuck, B," Edward groaned softly and I smiled in what I hoped was a seductive way at him. I wasn't entirely sure – I'd never had to seduce this man before.

I crawled across the bed to him. He shook his head, toying with the straight ends of my silky hair.

"We're waiting," he said firmly.

I knew that but I was curious about what he thought, "Until when?"

"Well… until our wedding night."

~*~

think they'll make it? did any of you abstain before your wedding or better yet, wait for the wedding night to lose your virginity? i'm curious. you tell me yours and i'll tell you all about edward or bella's first time. your pick!