My alarm goes off and I roll over turning it off. I look at the time and knew I had to get ready because today I had to go to the gynecologist. I wasn't sure if a pap smear was better than facing Lauren and Jessica at Forks High School today. I notice a paper was folded in my hand and I unfold to read it,
"Love, I hated to leave you but I had to get back home. I tried to find that pesky mouse but there wasn't one in sight. Must have been a bird I heard. I love you and have a good day today.
Love you always,
Carlisle."
I smile at the letter and put in my journal that I never wrote in but instead put things in it that were sentimental to me. I go to the bathroom and take a shower then brush teeth and wash my face.
I put on some jeans and a sweater. I notice it was rainy and icy so I decide to put on the expensive boots Alice gave me. It was the least I could do since she has done so much for me.
I walk down stairs and notice my mom at the foot of the stairs she says, "I made breakfast."
I raise an eyebrow, "You made breakfast?" She rarely cooked for me as a child we would always go to the diner until I was old enough to teach myself to cook. I had a friend name Cindy who I would visit and her mother always cooked and I loved home cooked food so I decide to just teach myself.
She puts her hands on her hips and says, "Yes I cooked….well kind of."
I walk into the kitchen and saw biscuits on the table and she says, "Okay so they came from a can but it's a start….I could get better…"
I turn and look at her, "What do you mean, better? Does Phil want you to cook more or something?"
She shakes her head, "No I just think after you graduate high school maybe you should move back with me. I don't have to always go with Phil to away games….we can bond again and I can try to be a better mother."
I sit down and grab a biscuit, "Mom. I am going to University of Alaska….."
Mom sits in the chair across from me, "Bella but you hate cloudy places…why not Florida it's sunny and a lot of nice single young guys out there…"
I shrug, "I don't hate cloudy places…I mean I did at first but I grew to like it. I don't stand out much with my pale skin."
Mom says, "I worry about you Bella. Please don't follow that guy to Alaska. I know that is what you are doing….it's not safe."
I roll my eyes, "Mom he is completely harmless. Everyone is overreacting."
Mom says, "Well if you ever have a daughter then you will understand. I just pray that this is only a phase and you will realize soon how ridiculous a relationship with a married middle aged guy."
She then looks at her watch, "We need to leave soon so we can make it in time for your appointment."
I nod and finish my biscuit. I put the rest of the biscuits in a plastic container.
My mom says, "Oh by the way, you should tell your father he needs to buy some mouse traps. I saw one run across the floor this morning."
I couldn't help but laugh since Carlisle had heard one today but the mouse must had sense that there was something in my room not normal and scurry out as quickly as he could…
I grab my book bag because after the appointment I was going to have to go to school, something I dread.
My mom raises an eyebrow as we walk out to her rental car, "What's so funny?"
I shake my head, "Nothing I just was thinking about something."
She looks at me like I was slightly crazy but just shrugs as she gets into her car.
Mom had got a phone call from Phil as we were headed to the hospital I was thankful because that meant we didn't have to make conversation.
We finally arrive and mom says on the phone, "Hey I am at the doctor office now I'll have to call back. I love you."
I was kind of nervous that some stranger was going to be feeling around my private area even if I had nothing to worry about.
My mom feels out all the insurance info and paperwork as I wait to be call in. My mom says, "I am assuming you have nothing to worry about, right? I mean he is a doctor I would think he be smart enough to be careful."
I say crossly, "Yep that's the advantage of having sex with a doctor."
My mom gasp and glares over to me, "Isabella Marie Swan."
I take an exaggerated breath and reply, "Well you asked."
She retorts, "I am just trying to fill out these questions. Now when is the last time you had your period?"
I pause and say, "I don't know a month or two ago…I'm never regular." To be honest I use to be very regular but lately with stress and whatnot I haven't. Though to think of it I can't really remember the last time I had a period, wasn't really paying attention to it with the other chaos I had going on in my life.
I then say, "Can I fill the papers out this is kind of embarrassing."
Mom hesitates but hands over the papers and sighs, "This shouldn't be embarrassing to talk to your mom about."
I fill out the papers
I then hear my name called, "Isabella Swan."
I look up at the nurse and she says, "The doctor is ready for you"
I nod and my mom asks, "Do you want me to come with you."
That would make this whole procedure even more uncomfortable with her in there holding my hand as my vagina is getting probed at.
I say, "No thanks."
I hand the nurse the papers then follow her down the hall and she directs me to a room. She then checks my blood pressure and weighs me.
She hands me a doctor's gown, "Put this on and the get on the bed and prop your legs on the stirrups. The doctor should be here shortly."
I nod and she leaves the room. I strip down and fold my cloths on the nearest chair and put the gown on. I then do as she say and lay on the bed and prop my legs awkwardly on the stirrups. Man I hope we can get this over and done with…
A woman comes in a big grin and says, "Hello Bella. I am Dr. Hanson."
I try to smile and be polite but I was in an awkward position so I just nod and say, "hey."
She asked me a few questions and explains me the procedure.
She tells me to relax as she probes inside me with some instrument, then she gives a pap smear and finally she gives me pelvic exam.
She finally was done and says, "Hmm."
As she takes off her gloves and I sit up swinging me legs and hanging them off the bed. I asked, "So am I healthy?"
She nods, "You are pretty much healthy though your uterus seems to be enlarged a little bit."
I look at her nervously, "Is that bad? Is it like cancer…"
She says reassuring me, "It could be a number of things but don't fret over it. It's possible it's nothing serious."
She sighs, "But it may be wise if you take a pregnancy test."
I look at her bewilder, "That could be one of the reasons for it being enlarge…that I'm pregnant?"
She nods, "It's the most common reason."
I shake my head, "But I know I'm not pregnant because…." I paused knowing I couldn't say because I date a vampire who is sterile…I finish my sentence; "…I was very careful."
She sighs, "Bella. Sometimes you do all the right stuff and are extra careful and still get pregnant. Birth control or condoms are not 100 percent effective."
She says as she reaches into a cabinet and pulls out a pregnancy test, "Take this for now so we can see if there is any concern. You can also get dress and if you want I'll send your mom in and then take some blood…"
I shrug, "She can come in." I was positive that I wasn't pregnant so why not let her come in plus I could use a hand to hold while Dr. Hanson took my blood.
I go in the small bathroom connected to the room and do what the directions say on the box and pee on the stick. I then sat the pregnancy test on the sink as I get dress. My mom comes in and asks, "So how are you? The doctor wouldn't tell me anything because of doctor/patient confidentiality "
I shrug and say, "She says I have an enlarged uterus so I have to take a pregnancy test. But I know I'm not pregnant because I was very careful…it's probably nothing."
My mom's eye widens and says, "Are you sure…you weren't even sure when your last period was…"
I assure her, "I am not pregnant."
My mom asked, "How long does it take?" she says regarding to the pregnancy test.
I shrug, "A couple of minutes I guess."
So right when 2 minutes went by my mom walks into the bathroom and she gasp her mouth was gaped open as she looked at the test. I walk over to her and grab the test out of hand in big black bold letters read , "PREGNANT."
I shake my head, "It's not right….sometimes these things read wrong….right."
She nods slowly still in shock, "sometimes…."
The doctor then walks in about that time and notices our demeanor "Is everything alright."
I say in almost a whisper, "It says I'm pregnant. But it can't be right…"
The doctor nods slowly and takes the test out of my hand to see for her, "You are right these things can be faulty but so can birth control and condoms…..Bella I'm afraid that it may be right."
I shake my head, "Not possible…." I can't be pregnant by vampire lover….not possible….they can't reproduce that way. Carlisle was so sure that it wasn't possible and he is the only one I have ever made love to.
Dr. Hanson says, "We will know for sure after the blood test results come in which will be a few hours. I'll call you and let you know. I just think it may be wise if we schedule an ultrasound today."
I had just realized she had already taken my blood and I didn't even noticed from the shock.
My mom finally seemed to shake herself from her shock, "Okay…okay."
Dr. Hanson says, "How about talk to the receptionist at the front desk and she will schedule you an appointment. If the blood test comes out negative then you can still come in for further exams…"
Mom schedules me an appointment and mom drives me to school in silence, I say breaking the silence, "I'm not pregnant." Maybe I was in denial but I was still not admitting I was pregnant because it's impossible that was the word both Edward and Carlisle had said about pregnancy among their kind, "impossible."
Mom lets out a humorlessly laugh, "Well that is not what that test said."
I say, "She said herself those things can be faulty…"
She stops in front of my school and I say, "Just don't tell dad yet. I'll tell him…if there is anything to tell."
As I open the door I hear mom say, "Bella."
I turn and look at her and she hands me my phone, "Your dad gave it to me to keep….I am giving it to you in case the doctor calls."
I mumble, "Thanks."
She says, "I want it back before the day ends…"
I nod and get out of the car and head to class. I wasn't able to concentrate on the teacher; all I could think about is about that pregnancy test being positive. It can't be true, right? Carlisle has been a vampire for 300 years and he has seemed confident that he couldn't reproduce.
My phone was in my hand it started ringing on vibrate, I raise my hand.
The teacher eyes narrow over at me, "Yes Bella."
I ask, "Can I go to the restroom…"
She nods, "Yes. Hurry up."
I heard Mike mumble loud enough that other students could here, "Let's hope she doesn't run into the janitor….because you know what may happen…she likes the older dudes."
The class laughed but I didn't care I hurried out of class. I then answer my phone, "Hello."
"Hi this Dr. Hanson."
I say, "Hi."
I could hear her take a breath and says, "Bella the blood test came out positive too."
I was in the bathroom and my legs got weak and I leaned on the door and slid down in a sitting position.
She says, "Bella are you still there?"
I reply, "Uh huh…"
She says, "You can come by and the nurses can go over your options. There are also women resource centers that are free and they can talk to you and also go over the options, it's free…."
I say still shock, "ok."
She sighs, "Well Bella. I am sorry for the news but I wish you well on any choice you make. If you decide to come to your appointment Monday, I will see you then."
I reply again, "ok."
She then says bye and the sickness came back so I ran to the nearest stall.
About that time I hear some girls come into the bathroom and I could instantly recognized their voices it was right before I hurl…so they heard.
Jessica says, "Ugh who is that?"
Lauren calls out, "Maybe you should go to the nurse and get that check out…in case you're contagious or something"
Angela chides, "Stop it. You two are rude sometimes."
I finally walk out of the stall and keep my eyes on the floor not wanting to make eye contact; I go to the sink to wash my mouth out.
Lauren says, "Oh its Bella Swan….that's why she is so thin….she throws up her food."
Jessica laughs, "Well she has to be skinny if she wants to be the mistress of Dr. Cullen…."
Angela stays silent.
I turn around finally making eye contact, "You two are jealous hypocrites. I've heard all your dirty comments towards him during the two years I have been here…"
Jessica crosses her arms with her nose stuck in the air, "We would never sleep with a married man. It's sick…especially our ex boyfriend's father."
I laugh humorously, "That is because Tyler and Mike's fathers are both fat and bald….at least you can see your boyfriend's future self when they get older. "
Lauren says with venom, "Oh you are such a home wrecking whore…."
I roll my eyes, "Whatever. I've had sex with one guy and you have had sex with the whole baseball team. Who's really the whore?"
I then push by them and leave the bathroom heading back to class. I walk to class and take a seat.
During gym I text Jacob, "Can you pick me up from school today?"
Jacob text back, "Yea…but I thought your dad was only allowing himself and your mom to pick you up."
I text back, "Yea but he likes you I am sure if you called him….he would be okay with it. Say we are going to the diner to eat…"
He text back, "K. I will try…but we aren't going to the diner are we?"
I didn't text back because the coach had looked up and I hurried and put the phone in my jacket pocket. I was sitting on the bench since I didn't feel well. All I knew was I needed to talk to Carlisle soon…
School had ended and I walk outside seeing Jacob's motorcycle waiting for me. I grin over at him and say, "You got here quick. Did you skip class?"
Jacob shakes his head, "No we get out at 2:30 unlike you guys who get out at 3."
I nod, "Oh." He hands me my helmet.
He asked, "So where am I taking you?"
I respond, "To the Cullens…"
Jacob eyes widen and shakes his head, "Oh no I am not."
I plead, "Please Jacob I really have to talk to Carlisle about…."
Jacob eyes narrow down at me, "About what?"
I look down at the ground and say low enough that no one him would hear, "The doctor told me today that I'm pregnant."
I look up and Jacob looked at me confused and then a growl erupts from his throat, he hiss, "pregnant?"
I put my hand on his mouth, "sssh. I would like to have something private about my life…."
I plead again, "Please just take me there, I won't be long. I just need to talk to Carlisle….I can't talk to any humans about the supposedly half vampire growing inside me…."
Jacob motions me to get on his bike and sighs before he takes off. I hold him tight and had to have him stop three times for me to throw up. I bury my head into his back the rest of the way. Jacob finally makes it to the Cullens house and stops in front. He says, "I will be back in 30 minutes 45 at the most. I am going to go my car to pick you up in. Call me if you need me and I'll be here even quicker."
I nod and say, "Thanks."
He says, "I mean it only 45 minutes…no longer. For one your father is going to be at the rez shortly and I'm supposed to take you there…we are having a fish fry and two I don't trust these guys at all."
I roll my eyes at him, "Fine I promise. I'll see you in 45 minutes…don't worry about me."
Jacob shakes his head and mumbles, "Yeah the girl who is going in a house full a vampires says don't worry."
I walk up to the door and before I could knock the door open, it was Carlisle and he looks at me confused, "Hey Bella…." He looks over at Jacob in the distance, who just cranked his motorcycle up and left.
He smiles, "Even though I delighted that you are here, I'm not sure if it's safe…." I reply, "My dad thinks I am with Jacob right now."
I say, "I need to talk to you."
Carlisle nods and steps aside so I can walk in. He asks, "Are you okay?"
I nod and take a breath, "Technically I guess I am okay. I had a gynecologist appointment today."
Carlisle says, "Oh. You never mention to me that you had an appointment. I could have at least given you the run down to what to expect during the appointment….I know it can be a bit embarrassing but…"
I shake my head, "No Carlisle it's not that…."
I look around and ask, "Is anyone else home?"
Carlisle says, "Well Eleazar is up in my office trying to getting things ready for the trial. Rosalie, Emmett, and Edward went back to Alaska and Alice and Jasper are out hunting."
I nod uneasily not sure how to break the news to him and Carlisle says concerned, "Did you find out something during the appointment…" I nod as tears started to fall from my cheeks. Carlisle pulls me into a hug and then pulls back uses his thumb to wipe the tears away. He looked worried and asked, "What was it? I mean whatever disease it may be I will be with you and I can change you before it gets worst…"
I shake my head and the tears were pouring from my eyes and stutter between sobs, "No, i…it's not th..that…"
Carlisle looks at me confused, "Then what's the matter." He cups my face and kisses my tears away, "Oh Bella you can tell me anything."
He then had a strange look on his face, "I hear that strange faint heart beat again, I know there are no rats in my house….." Then he turns to me and looks down to wear his hands were on my waist and slowly gets on his knees and puts his ear on my stomach.
He looks up and says in almost a whisper, "You're pregnant?"
All I could do is nod.
Carlisle stands up, backs up and pull his fingers through his blond hair, just then I realized he was wearing a navy blue tee shirt rather than his normal button up shirt and jeans that hugged his body so perfectly….but when my eyes trailed up to his face he looked at me for answers, confused. I could read his face well enough to realize he was trying to figure out whose baby it may be; which made me furious.
Ahhh I have been debating with myself rather or not to go this route but it seems the best route with having Bella pregnant. Hope you enjoyed and I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible! Though 2 chapters in one day isn't too bad, huh? ;)
