DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!
The next day came very fast. The doctor had confirmed my pregnancy and I was ecstatic, nervous, and scared. I was about three months along. And I had come to the decision of not telling Edward. He probably would just give me money and tell me to get lost. I didn't need my money, nor did I have to make a fool of myself.
My mom was arriving in about an hour and I decided to tell her that I was pregnant and possibly tell her the whole story. Renee had grown up in Forks, but she hated it and never kept in contact with her old friends, so I didn't have to worry about people in Forks finding out.
But I did worry about her reaction. She would probably think that I was irresponsible and give me hell to pay. Renee had had me when she was very young and she didn't have a stable household and not much money. She married my father and everything was going well, but even I could tell that there was no spark anymore.
So she moved, bringing me with her. I had grown up in the richest part of Arizona because my dad paid well in child support. I had a good childhood and was glad when my mom married Phil. He was young, but a good guy.
Right now, I was going to call my dad and tell him that I was pregnant. I was shaking and nervous. My dads reactions weren't always predictable. And I knew that doing this over the phone wouldn't make the situation better, but it was the only way possible. I had to dial multiple times because my fingers were shaking so badly.
After the third ring, Charlie finally picked up.
"Hello," he said. It was like he was always bored when I called him.
"Hi, Dad," I tried very hard to get my voice as casual as possible.
"Hey sweetie, what's up?"
"Dad, are you sitting down?" I wanted to have him sitting, so if he fainted, he wouldn't have a concussion.
"Yea, why?" he asked skeptically. This was my moment of truth. God, help me.
"Okay. Before you say anything please know that I knew it was irresponsible and I take full responsibility for my actions and I understand if you want to disown me," I was starting to hyperventilate. I put much thought to how he would react and all these possibilities were coming at me at full force.
"Bella, calm down. Just say what you need to say," I could tell he was on the verge of hyperventilating.
"Dad, I'm pregnant." I snapped my eyes shut, waiting for the screaming to come. After a few moments I opened my eyes very slowly.
"Dad?" I was afraid he fainted.
"I'm here," his voice was an octave higher.
"Dad, please say something," my voice was pleading.
"Well, Bella you are right. I am disappointed in you, but I can't help but think that I am responsible for this also. If I would have been there and not working, I could have somewhat prevented this. And I am terribly sorry for not being there. Please Bella forgive me."
I was shocked. I expected many reactions, but this was not one of them. He felt guilty and I felt like the worst daughter to ever be in existence.
"Dad, this sooo not your fault, I take all the blame for this one. You have always tried your hardest to be the best father you can be and that's all I ask from you. So please don't blame yourself." I was on the verge of tears. Stupid pregnancy hormones!
"Okay Bella, I won't." I wasn't entirely convinced and tried to say something that would make him happier.
"Hey, look at it this way. You will have a grandchild." It was the only thing I could think of. And surprisingly, he laughed and agreed. We spent a couple of more minutes talking and he assured that he would help me pay for the expenses. I couldn't help but feel even guiltier. He didn't ask about the father, for which I was grateful for. He seemed to know that he shouldn't bring it up. Charlie and I always had this strange connection. Not a strong one, but at least we had one.
I hanged up the phone and turned to walk out the door. I stopped walking and my heart plummeted into my stomach. At the door were Renee, Sophia, and Phil with eyes wide eyes, on the other side of the door. I was the first to speak.
"How much did you hear?" I asked hesitantly and cautiously. It was a stupid question. I knew they heard everything. It was clear from the shock on their faces.
Sophia decided to answer. "We heard everything." I looked over to my mom and Phil. They still hadn't moved. I looked back to Sophia with the obvious question in my eyes.
"They wanted to surprise you, so they came early. I was showing them where you were, when we heard you talking on the phone. We were going to give you some privacy, but then we heard you say your pregnant"- at that word, my mom and Phil stepped out of her trance, but Sophia continued-"and we were shocked and couldn't move."
I didn't know what to say. I was glad that I didn't have to repeat myself, but I was also very scared because I couldn't predict my mom's reaction. Her expression was blank. Phil was looking at my mother; he was probably as worried as me. I guess he knew her life story, seeing how he was her husband and all. Sophia walked over to me and hugged me.
I hugged her back with tears threatening to overcome me. I remembered my promise and I took a whole bunch of strength not to cry and breakdown. Sophia was whispering comforting things in my ear and I was grateful to have a friend like her.
When she finished hugging me, she and Phil walked out to give me my time with my mom. I watched my mom for a while. I didn't know how to handle this situation. She looked to my stomach and then to me. All she whispered was "How?"
I motioned for her to sit down next to me, for I was in my bedroom sitting on my bed. She came to sit next to me and I told her everything. I told her every detail of my life in Forks (I thought it was important to start from the beginning). She remained still until the end. I took every ounce of my strength no to cry. It was hard, but I got through it.
We sat in silence for a few moments after I was finished. I took that time to pray to God that she would support me in my decisions and not disown me. That would send into breakdown mode. Then she did the unthinkable.
She put her hand to my stomach and said, "You're going to make me a grandma so soon?"
We laughed a little and from then on I knew that I had great family.