One Night in Vegas

Chapter Twenty Nine

Bella's Point of View

Three Weeks Later

I zipped up my last suit case and toted it off to the side of the bedroom. We'd be leaving for London in less than two days and the thought alone sent excitement coursing through my blood. I had never left the country before and this trip was definitely a once in a life time event, especially for someone like me. There were so many things I wanted to do and places I wanted to see that I couldn't even decided what I wanted to do first. Of course, Edward had just laughed when I told him just that. He merely replied that we'd have enough time to have the whole London experience and not to be concerned about missing out on anything; after all, we'd be in England for at least a month. We were combining our honeymoon with a small vacation considering we really didn't get to celebrate our unexpected impromptu marriage.

"All packed?"

I turned at the familiar voice and smiled as I looked up into my husband's gorgeous green eyes and nodded with enthusiasm. A soft chuckled escaped him as he closed the space between us and placed a soft kiss on my lips, his left hand , as always, landed on my stomach and he light caressed the small bulge that was already forming there. I couldn't help but smile as I leaned into him as much as I could, thinking of our child that was steadily growing inside me. Nothing excited me more than meeting our child, finding out whether it was a boy or a girl, what color eyes he or she had, and the color of their hair. I personally prayed our baby got their father's looks, but of course Edward hoped differently.

"We're going to need to go shopping soon," He stated simply, his fingers playing innocently with the button on my jeans that were obviously getting tight around my waste. I had to agree that it was getting time to buy some maternity clothes, either that or invest in some super comfy sweatpants and pajama bottoms.

"Yeah," I murmured softly as I took a step back and stood on my tippy toe to place a light kiss on Edward's lips. He lips curled upward against mine in a seductive smile that sent a shiver of need down my spine. "So, what brings you up here? I thought you were making lunch?" I managed to ask as I moved towards our bed to take a seat.

"I was," He said simply, following me to our bed and taking a seat next to me. "The pizza you wanted it ready and cooling off. I came up to get you. We need to eat lunch and get ready to head out." I turned my head to look at him, brow raised. "You have an appointment with Dr. Campton at two thirty, remember? And then we have to meet up with Alice and Jasper for dinner." He added quickly to ease my confusion.

"Oh yeah," I said as I got back to my feet. The remainder of the appointment adding pep in my step. We were getting a new ultra sound done today, but not just a normal fuzzy black and white guess what is there ultrasound. We were getting a 3D see your baby's face in complete pictures ultrasound. I was a bit weary of the idea at first, mostly because of the price, but the more Edward talked about it the harder it was to say no, and before I knew it I was bubbling with excitement and ready to see our baby's face. "Well, let's go grab a slice and plop it on a paper plate and head on out of here then! We've got an appointment to get to." I said marching toward the door.

I heard Edward laugh behind me. "And get there an hour and a half early?" He asked, following behind me.

"Yeah?"

He laughed again and wrapped his arms around my waist just as I made it to the stairs and pulled me back against him. "Bella," He murmured, amusement coating the simple word causing me to sigh.

"Or," I said as I leaned back against him. "We can grab a plate and eat in the dining room and leave after we've cleaned up the kitchen. You know, that way we leave at a reasonable time."

Edward pressed his lips against my neck, smiling. "That sounds like a good idea." He said softly before releasing his hold around my waist. I grumbled softly under my breath as I made my way down the stairs and toward the kitchen. "Bella, don't pout."

I turned to look at him as I reached in the cabinet over the sink for a dish. "I'm not pouting. I'm just disappointed you didn't want to sit in the waiting room with me." I said as I handed him his plate.

He raised a single delicate brow at me. "Not for an hour and a half, besides you'll want a nap after you eat."

I moved to the pizza pan and lifted two slices onto my plate before looking up at Edward with a raised brow of my own. "How do you know what I'll want?" I asked, watching him grab his own food.

"Well, it was just a guess, but a logical one."

"A logical guess, huh? How so?"

"Well, for one you have been up and running since four o'clock this morning. Cleaning and packing with no break. I had to beg you to stop five minutes to eat breakfast."

"I wanted to get everything done before I was plagued with morning sickness." I said simply, leading him into the dining room and sitting in my normal spot on the end of the table.

"That you never got." Edward replied taking a seat next to me watching as I picked off a piece of cheese before bringing it to my mouth.

"I was lucky today." I said before picking off another piece of cheese, looking Edward straight in the eyes as I placed the cheese in my mouth. Edward merely rolled his eyes and picked up a single slice of pizza off his plate.

Edward's Point of View

I ran my fingers through Bella's hair as I stared forward at the television, but not really watching what was on. I, like Bella, was very excited about today's appointment, especially since I wasn't there for the first. As much as I would have loved to have been there I respect Bella's decision. After all, she had given me the best Christmas present I have ever received.

I smiled and glanced down at Bella at the memory. She, of course, was sleeping and had been so since we sat down over forty five minutes ago. She had clocked out only minutes after she placed her head down on my lap and turned on the TV. I'd let her nap another fifteen minutes before I'd wake her to head out.

In a way this was the first time for both of us because the ultrasound was high tec. Bella hadn't been too keen on the idea of the 3D ultrasound at first; in fact it had taken me weeks to convince her it was a great opportunity. But once I got her on board with the idea I could tell it was hard for her to hide her excitement. Not everyone got to see their baby's face before they born.

" Edward!"

I jumped at the sound of my name and turned my head in the direction they voice came from. I wasn't surprised to come face to face with Alice who began tapping her foot impatiently. "Yes?" I managed my voice barely above a whisper. I didn't want to wake Bella up just yet and the way things were going I probably wouldn't have to because Alice would end up doing so without even meaning to and quite possibly knowing.

"We got to get Bella to her appointment! If you don't put some pep in your step we are going to be late!" She said crossing her arms over her chest and glaring at me a disapproving look. I sat there silent a moment trying to figure out when she had been invited to tag along, but I couldn't recall Bella saying anything about it. "Where is Bella anyway?"

I looked down at my lap and then back up at my wife's best friend. "Right here sleeping," I said simply. "Would you mind lowering your voice? I was going to let her sleep a few more minutes."

"Don't bother," Bella grumbled softly, shifting a bit so that she was now facing the television screen. She was silent a moment and Alice took that time to apologize, but Bella only groaned in reply. "What are you doing here anyway Alice? I thought we weren't meeting until later tonight?"

Alice rounded the sofa and stood in front of the TV. "Well, Jasper was at work and I was lonely so I decided I'd tag along with you to your appointment." She said, her lips curling upward in a sweet smile. I glance down at Bella who was merely staring at her pixie like friend, her expression blank. After a moment Bella merely shrugged and pushed herself up.

"The more the merrier I suppose." She said stretching before getting to her feet.

"Whoa."

Bella and I both glanced at Alice. "What?"We asked in unison. Alice didn't answer though. She merely closed the space between her and Bella and placed her hand on my wife's growing stomach. It was in that moment that I realized Alice's baby bump wasn't nearly as big as Bella's and she was at least a month and a half farther along than her.

"You've really popped there haven't you?" She asked Bella who merely blushed and placed her hand protectively over her stomach. "Cravings kick in yet?" Bella shrugged and turned to face me.

"Hey, don't we have an appointment to get to?"

I smiled and pushed myself up. "Separate cars or one?"

"One," Alice answered. "I'll hitch hike a ride with you two." She said as she clapped with excitement. "Well, as long as we can stop for ice cream on the way back. You know, to celebrate."

I chuckled but nodded, especially since Bella I looked like she would beat me down if I had said no. I grabbed my keys off the coffee table and wrapped my arms around them both. "Alright ladies, let's head out, shall we?"

Bella's Point of View

I glanced up at the nurse as she re-entered the examination room with the ultrasound machine and reached out for Edward's hand. We had asked to do this at the end of the visit so that Alice could be a part of it. She came all along and was told she needed to wait in the lobby, something I knew I would never hear the end of no matter how I felt about the subject.

But now, nothing but my stomach was exposed and I didn't really care who was in the room with us. Turning my head I looked at Edward and smiled. "You might want to go get Alice." I said with excitement.

"I've already had another nurse send for her," The nurse said sweetly. Just as she said the words Alice came bursting through the door causing us all to laugh.

"What did I miss?" She huffed.

I merely rolled my eyes. "Nothing, we didn't start yet."

"Oh, good." She smiled.

Edward chuckled and got to his feet. "Here Alice why don't you sit next to Bella?" He asked, squeezing my hand. I looked up at him and smiled and he slowly released my hand before moving out of the way to allow Alice to sit.

"Alright Mrs. Cullen this is going to be cold." The nurse said. I smiled as I watched her approach me with the container I knew help the cold jelly for the ultrasound. I shivered with anticipation as the cool jell hit my stomach and she used the wand to spread it out over my stomach. All of our heads turned spontaneously towards the screen and waited. My breath caught in my throat at the sight of the image before us and I felt Edward grab a hold of my hand, a soft gasp escaping his lips.

"Oh my gosh!" Alice squealed. "There are two!"

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