Twenty-Three

Bella's POV

Time passed so fast when it came to Lizzy. After the first month of her life, things started to speed up. I was healed in what felt like hours, though in reality it was two months, Lizzy grew so fast. She was the size of a one year old at the age of seven months. She could talk short, clipped versions of sentences. She was getting her first teeth, and drooling all over the place.

It was like someone had hit fast forward on her life and just kept going. Carlisle and Rosalie threw themselves into research. We didn't know how long Lizzy would live if she was growing at such an alarming rate. Charlie didn't ask questions, he knew she was special… he just didn't know how special. He loved her like no other. He was always spending time with her when he was able to, and wanted to start taking her out on fishing trips. He was so adorable with her.

Renee was a different story. She barely called to talk to me, and when she did call she never talked about Edward or asked about Lizzy. It broke my heart not having the same relationship with my mother as I once did. I suffered with the pain of it everyday. I sent her pictures of Lizzy every week, but she never talked about them or thanked me for them.

I had to go back to school about three months after I had Lizzy. It seemed all my time was spent at school, and I didn't spend enough time with Lizzy. With both Edward and I going back to school, we were afraid of missing something important. So, to ease or hearts, Esme started to videotape everything we missed.

Esme and Carlisle just adored Lizzy. They couldn't get enough of her. Esme spent days with Lizzy, while we attended school, and they'd formed a deep relationship. It may sound weird, a deep relationship, but it's true. Lizzy affected our lives with such love. We can't help but have deep feelings for her. Not just us, but my friends that have met her… they loved her.

Angela couldn't baby-sit like she wanted, because she had to also attend school. But she when she came over to Charlie's after school with me, she'd go straight to Lizzy and hug her and kiss her. I would then have to steal my daughter from her. It was a sight for sure.

I hadn't forgotten about Charlotte. No, I couldn't. It haunted me every night. I had nightmares of a very vamped out Charlotte coming into my home and killing my daughter. I knew that the next time I saw her it wouldn't be good. I'd have to either get killed or have someone kill her for me. I didn't like thinking about killing her, but if Lizzy was in trouble… I'd gladly kill myself. I'd do anything for my baby girl. I knew Edward would too.

When Lizzy was a year and a half, Edward, Alice, and I finally graduated from Forks High School. I couldn't believe where all the time went. Just two years ago I was an average girl in love with a vampire. Now I was a high school graduate, a fiancée to someone, but above all else, I was a mother.

We had a graduation party, and everyone from the school basically showed up. People I didn't even know showed up. We had it at the Cullen's house. Charlie was baby sitting Lizzy for the night, they were going to watch some big football game on TV. Esme and Carlisle were supervising. You couldn't trust those dang teenagers... ha-ha. They were merely there for the image. Though I did catch them dancing near the kitchen door, where the lights wouldn't hit them.

I was lucky enough to have a best friend like Alice. She helped me get fit again, which was extremely hard for someone as clumsy as I was, and helped me pick out the perfect party dress. When Edward saw me I thought he'd jump me right then and there. I saw Jasper cringe at our intensity before running up stairs with Alice. I laughed gently before Edward's lips crushed against mine.

The party went off without a hitch. It was perfect. People were having fun, and I was being social. The only problem was Lauren and Jessica. Though it was juvenile it still bugged me. They were being extremely rude, calling Esme's house bland and tasteless. I could see Esme's hurt face in the corner near the kitchen. I felt a strong sense of protectiveness activate inside of me.

I made my way through the thick crowd over to Jessica and Lauren, who were standing next to Edward's piano. They're drinks were sitting on top of it, without coasters. Edward had let me go, he knew I was mad, and he didn't want to be in my warpath.

" Lauren. Jessica." I said, yelling over the music.

" Bella!" Jessica squealed before rushing close to me for a quick hug. " Great party! I love the house and the music is to die for!" I raised an eyebrow.

" Really?" I said, still yelling.

" Yes. I simply love Mrs. Cullen's taste."

" Oh! Really? I'm sure Esme would love to hear that from you!" I turned toward Esme and waved her over. She glided over to me.

" Yes, dear?" She asked motherly. I smiled to her warmly.

" Lauren and Jessica were just telling me how much they love the house! I'm sure they'd love to hear about the other houses you've remodeled!" Esme caught on quick and I saw a slight glint of something in her eyes I never thought I'd see. Evil. Oh my goodness. I loved Esme so much at that moment.

" Sure! Come this way girls, I'll give you the tour!" Esme took them by the arms and led them to the kitchen. I laughed gently to myself before I felt Edward engulf me in a loving hug from behind.

" I love you, you evil sardonic girl."

" And I love you, my big bad vampire."

It wasn't until I was walking down the aisle on my wedding day did time slow down. Lizzy was now two years, and able to walk perfectly, and speak with a beautiful voice, she was learning how to read and write from Edward. She was my flower girl, and she was just so precious in her little dress. She looked as though she were three. She was still growing fast, but not at the same rate.

When Edward saw me, his eyes lit up and they seemed to glow. I'm sure I looked the same. He looked so handsome, the black tuxedo and red flower went perfectly with his skin. Charlie had my arm looped through his, and he was holding my hand. We'd grown so close since I became pregnant and had Lizzy. I knew leaving his house would hurt us both.

" Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for-" I seemed to zone out, looking into Edwards eyes. He had to touch my cheek to get my attention.

" It's you're turn, love." He chuckled softly.

" Oh. I do!" I said fiercely. Everyone laughed, I could pick out our daughters tinkling laugh.

" Do you, Edward Masen Cullen, take Isabella Swan, to be your-" Again I lost myself in Edward's eyes. I saw his mouth move and heard him say ' I do'. I smiled as he swept down to kiss me for the first time as man and wife.

Hit fast forward again, and cue three weeks after our honeymoon.

" Edward!" I called to him.

" What! Are you ok?" He rushed into the bathroom. I was standing in my underwear, looking at that little test.

" I'm pregnant."

All right. Whoa… ok there we go… ha-ha. So this is another short chapter. Only six page on WD. Sorry. I was shooting for more, but I'm bored with this chapter. I've lost my funk with freaking Bella and Edward. All I want to write is Demetri and Charlotte. Alas! I can't until I set some things up. So yeah. I'm totally doing a follow up story for Charlotte and Demetri. I've also got another story coming out… I've hit base on it last chapter, but I'm gonna post the summary for it here… just for you readers!! YAY!!!

I'd loved Emmett McCarty all my life. He's my number one. So when I found out what happened when he 'died' I freaked out. That freaking bear didn't kill him, he was a vampire… and I had to win him back!

There ye go!!!