Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight that was Stephanie Meyer's wonderful creation
AN: I intended to upload it sooner, but I had a lot going on. So now we discover who the dad is and how everyone copes with the new additions to the Cullen family.
Chapter 2
'Grace, darling could you wait just a second. I'm getting there.' Grace went back to looking bored but listening; according to her thoughts her mother had promised she would explain to all of us who her father was. Grace was never told and she was anxious to know who he was.
'Well I looked for you for about five years before I met this lovely man. He was sweet, kind and loving. We saw a lot of each other and our relationship progressed. We got on well and were both happy, but then he had to return to work in Europe. Sometimes I still wonder what would have happened if Felix hadn't had to return to Italy.'
'Wait, Felix. Italy. Please tell me you didn't. Not him.' I was shocked. She couldn't possibly mean Felix who worked for the Volturi guard; the same Felix who came here to destroy my family because of a misunderstanding about my daughter. He could be the father to such a child. I'm not sure if it's funny or weird.
'Yes. Only after my transformation did I realise who he was and what he did. I was upset he left me and just over a week later I met Jasper. He looked uncomfortable around me when we first met and I thought it was just that you were suppose to be married before you had a sexual relationship. However he relaxed and we continued to see one another for a few months. We had arranged to meet one Friday, but that day I was in quite a bit of pain. I was determined to see Jasper though. That was the day he bit me. The pain I felt before was nothing compare to the fire I felt then. Well we all know how it feels so I'll skip that.
'When I awoke three days later there was a little baby girl next to me. I wasn't sure what had happened until I realised she was different. A few weeks later she explained to me about her birth and I knew that there was something odd about her. I researched vampires and found some myths, but I wasn't sure how much was true so I was guessing most of the time. '
'Who's my dad mama? Felix? Or Jasper?' Bless her she has had to wait decades for this and Laila keeps elongating it.
'Laila, just tell her, she want to know as, I'm sure does everyone else.'
'O.k. well I came here to ask Edward's help on finding him, but that's not necessary. Jasper is your dad, Grace.'
In less than a heartbeat a small blur whizzed past me and started attacking Laila. Alice had obviously heard what was said and didn't like the outcome of Grace's paternity. After a few seconds Alice had detached Laila's left arm both myself and Jasper and I had rose from our chairs to pull the two women apart. When Jasper had calmed both the women down and we had reattached Laila's arm we discussed more about how the new relatives will fit into the family and how Jasper, Grace and Alice will be able to successfully have the relationships needed.
We decided that Laila and Grace would stay in mine and Bella's cottage for now. Alice reluctantly agreed to step back and allow Jasper to spend time with Grace. Nessie was pleased to have a girl around that was close to her age and myself and Laila were enjoying exploring her gift.
Laila could do the complete opposite to me. She could allow anyone she wanted to read her mind. This didn't work for Bella as it required planting Laila's thoughts into someone else's mind. The rest of the evening was spent making small talk to learn more about our new relatives. Grace gave the impression she was shy and uncomfortable with the attention and fuss that everyone, particularly Esme showed her, but her thoughts showed she loved being centre of attention and was looking forward to using the prolonged absence to get everything she wanted from Jasper.
Laila's thoughts also showed signs of causing problems. All of the feelings she had once had for Jasper had returned and she was currently thinking of ways to restart their relationship. I know Alice will handle herself fine if any competition arose, but I was worried about Laila and Jasper. Jasper was always over protective of Alice and I didn't want him to get hurt if Alice attacked Laila again, but he would be in a difficult situation. Does he protect his wife and have his daughter hate him or protect the mother of his child and risk losing his wife.