I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!
CHAPTER 42
(Edward)
"Dad, what can't I go with you?" Matt asked.
I sighed. "Son, I need to go talk to Bella, then I will bring her and Jaycie back with me so your grandma can torture us taking pictures."
"Fine," He sighed. "Can Jaycie come over here now though?"
"Not right now I think grandma and grandpa have plans for you."
"Fine," He said. "When are you giving Bella the ring?"
"I have a plan, I will tell you about it later, but right now I need to get going," I said.
"Alright, give Bella a hug for me."
"I will Matt," I said.
Charlie was getting into his car as I pulled into the driveway. "Morning Edward," He said to me.
"Morning Charlie, how are you doing this morning?"
"I'm great. Oh hey, did you get the ring?" He asked quietly.
"Yes, I have it at the house. I don't have a specific plan just yet, but I will let you know."
"Make it special," He said.
"I have some ideas," I told him.
"Good," He said sitting in his car.
We exchanged goodbyes and he drove off. I went into the house and found Bella feeding Jaycie and talking to Sue. "Morning," He said.
Bella smiled. "Hi."
I walked over and hugged her. "That was from Matt."
"Aw. Do I get anything from you?" She asked grinning.
I leaned over and kissed her on the lips as Jaycie started hitting her tray of the high chair.
"Hey baby girl," I said kissing her head.
"So what are you two doing today?" Sue asked.
"We are going to look for Matt's Christmas present," Bella said.
"What did you decide to get him?" Sue asked.
"Bella is insisting on getting a dog," I said.
"Oh, he will be so happy," Sue said.
"I just hope he helps take care of it," I told her.
"He will, make it fun for him. Don't punish him for not helping, give him his jobs tell him they are expected and tell him what will happen if he doesn't help out," Sue said.
I looked at Bella. "That is all on you sweetheart." Bella looked down at the floor immediately.
"Edward," Sue said. "I really don't want to be part of this, but don't put it all on Bella, you need to decide together."
I really wasn't thrilled about a dog, but when it came to Bella, I couldn't say no. "Sweetheart, I'm sorry."
"If you don't want to get him a dog then we don't have to, I just thought it would help teach him responsibility."
"I know," I said. I hated feeling like the bad guy and honestly hadn't meant to.
Bella cleaned Jaycie up. "Are you ready to go?"
"Whenever you are," I told her taking Jaycie from her and kissing her.
"Let me get my shoes on and then I'll be ready."
"She has been kind of moody all morning," Sue said. "Just thought I would warn you."
I groaned. "Wonderful."
Jaycie looked up at me and grinned. "You still love me huh baby girl?" She grinned trying to suck on my shirt. "You need to start talking."
"I'm ready," Bella said coming into the kitchen.
"Alright," I said handing Jaycie over to Sue.
"You know we really don't have to get him a dog," Bella said as we drove towards Port Angeles.
I sighed. "I'm not a big animal person, but if it makes you and Matt happy then we can get a dog. I've already talked to Emmett and they will take the dog until Christmas morning."
"Then why does it seem like you are angry with me?" She asked.
"I'm not angry," I said.
"Okay," She sighed. "But please, if you don't want to get a dog then we won't. I don't want you regretting it."
"Bella relax, I've said it before you two want a dog."
"Okay," She sighed.
It was awkward and tense. "Are you okay?" I asked her.
"I'm great."
"Did I do something to piss you off?"
"No Edward, I just don't feel well."
"Do you want to go home and go back to bed? We can do family pictures later."
She looked at me. "I'm fine Edward, really."
One look at her face told me she wasn't herself. "Bella," I said softly. "What is the matter?"
"I have cramps, there, you have it. Are you happy now? I started my period this morning."
I pulled into a gas station. "I'll be right back," I said quickly getting out.
"What did I freak you out?" She asked looking at me. I winked at her and headed into the gas station.
Lauren had trained me well. I knew what to do to make her feel better. I grabbed some pain reliever, a bottle of water, and went to find her chocolate. Lauren preferred dark chocolate M&Ms, but I wasn't sure what Bella liked. I eyed the shelf trying to make a quick decision. I didn't want her to come looking for me. I wanted to surprise her. Finally, I settled on a bag of Dove Chocolates and Hershey's Bliss. The woman at the counter smiled at me, causing me to blush, it was as if she knew why I was buying all this stuff.
I walked out to the car and handed the bag to Bella. "What is this for?" She asked.
"Just look inside," I said.
"Oh my God, Edward, how did you know?"
"Know what?" I asked.
"That these were my favorite chocolates," She said.
"Lauren always had me on chocolate runs, but she liked dark chocolate. I wasn't sure what you liked so I just grabbed them."
Bella leaned over and kissed me on the cheek. "Thank you. I'm sorry I've been a bitch today."
"Baby, you are okay."
"Aw, you even got me pills," She giggled.
I blushed. "I'm a little out of practice with it all."
"You are too sweet Edward, thank you."
I pulled into the parking lot at the animal shelter and we got out of the car. "Bella, are you thinking big dog or little dog?"
"Pit bull," She said.
"What!"
"Just kidding Edward, relax. I was thinking something kind of small," She laughed.
I breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay."
Bella's face lit up when we walked in and looked at all of the dogs. "Oh Edward, they are so cute. Look at all of them."
I was screwed. This woman had me wrapped around her little finger. I would do anything to give her what she wanted and that was scary. If I wasn't careful I'd be working three full time jobs to give her everything.
"Can I help you?" The girl asked walking over to us.
"We're looking for a dog. One that is good with kids, smaller and fun to be around."
"We have several dogs, why don't you come with me and I can show you them," She said.
I grabbed Bella's hand and we walked over to a row of cages. "What kind of dog is that?" Bella asked pointing to a cage where a brown and white puppy was sitting.
"She is a Cavalier Kind Charles Spaniel. She was brought into a couple weeks ago and is a year old."
"Can we play with her?" Bella asked.
"Absolutely," The girl said opening the cage and allowing us to go in with her.
"Come here," Bella said squatting down next to her.
The dog immediately went over and began licking her hand wagging her tail. "She's so cute," Bella said smiling up at me.
One look at how Bella was with this dog, made me think we were not only going to have a houseful of animals, but babies too. "What is that look for?" She asked.
"We needed to buy a farm."
She smiled and picked up the dog. "Oh Edward, she's so cute. Can you really say no to this puppy?"
I smiled and went to pet the dog on the head. "No."
Bella stuck her lower lip out and I gasped. "That is so unfair, you know what that lip does to me," I groaned.
She leaned over and kissed me. "I do," She laughed.
"How are things going?" The girl asked.
"Does she have a name?" I asked.
"She came in with the name Wolfie."
Bella and I laughed. "She looks like a wolf," I said sarcastically.
"What do you think?" Bella asked looking at me.
"Fine," I said. "But there is no way she is sleeping with us."
"Okay," She giggled. I loved how happy she looked.
After an eternity, signing more papers then Bella and I did when our babies were born, we left to go buy everything the dog would need and then went back to get the dog.
"Daddy will like you at some point." I looked over at Bella who had the dog curled up in her lap petting her.
"Seriously Wolfie, your mommy is nuts," I said tickling the dog's ear. "Matt will love her."
"I know he will. She seems calm and good natured," Bella said.
"I just hope she doesn't chew, I'd hate to have her chew up everything while we are gone."
"She won't," Bella said.
We pulled up at Emmett and Rose's house. "I was thinking you'd get big dog, you got an ankle biter," Emmett said looking at the dog.
"Leave her alone," Bella said pretending to cover the dogs ears.
"Oh God Edward, has she been like this since you got the dog?" Emmett asked.
"It's been bad," I said. "She loves Wolfie more than me."
"Wolfie," Emmett laughed. "You named the damned dog Wolfie?"
"She came with that name," Bella said.
"Poor dog, I would have at least gave the dog a name like Fido or something."
"Seriously, we don't make fun of your name," Bella snapped.
"Sorry Bella, calm down," Emmett said.
"Is Rose inside?" Bella asked rolling her eyes.
"Yes, go on in and take Killer with you."
Bella flipped him off and went inside his house. "Shoot me," I groaned.
"Dude Edward, what is going on with Bella? Is she pregnant?"
"No, she's just moody. I stopped and got her chocolates and then she got the dog."
"What will she be like with a baby?" He asked me.
"I have no clue, moody and irritable."
"Couldn't be any worse than Alice right now," He said. "Poor Jasper."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Oh shit! I wasn't supposed to say anything."
"She's my sister, spill," I said.
"Jasper ran away to our house the other night. She's been moody as hell and sick all the time. He said he asked her what was wrong and she threw a pregnancy test at his head. Weird thing was, she hadn't taken the test yet."
"Have you talked to them since?" I asked.
"I did yesterday, but he didn't say any more about it."
"Wow," I said shaking my head.
"Emmett, have you seen this puppy? She is so cute!" Rose exclaimed coming outside with Bella and Wolfie.
"Not you too," I laughed.
"Edward, be careful or you will be on the couch for the next week," Rose warned.
"He's going to be anyway," Bella said smiling.
(Bella)
That evening, we all gathered at Esme and Carlisle's house to participate in their yearly Christmas pictures. I hadn't felt good all day and was really grumpy. I hadn't meant to be, but I'd started my period and I had cramps.
"Bella, can I get you and Edward to pose in front of the tree?" Esme asked.
"Sure," I said. Edward and I got in front of the tree and he wrapped his arms around me.
"You okay?" He asked.
"I'll live," I sighed. "I'll be better tomorrow."
We posed several ways and then I stepped out so Edward could pose with Jaycie. "They look great together," Alice whispered.
"They do," I agreed.
Alice pulled me into a hug. "You two make such a wonderful family."
"Alice, are you crying?" I asked.
"I'm sorry," She sniffled pulling away.
"What is going on with you?" I asked her.
"Nothing, I'm okay."
"Bella, can I get my picture taken with you?" Matt asked.
"Of course," I said.
Esme posed us for several different positions and Matt giggled curling up against me. "Edward, bring Jaycie over," Esme said.
(Alice)
I watched Bella and Edward pose with my niece and nephew. They were such an amazing couple and the kids were happy. "Hey sweetheart," Jasper said wrapping his arms around me tightly.
"They look so happy together," I sighed.
"Yes they do. Remember when Edward and Matt first moved back? Neither of them smiled."
"I remember, I really worried about Matt, but he's doing amazing," I said snuggling in to Jasper's side.
"You okay?" He asked me.
I looked up at him and smiled. "I'm wonderful. Sorry about the other night."
"I know angel, just please stop throwing things at me."
I giggled. "I am sorry. I was scared."
"I know, but it all worked out," He said kissing the top of my head.
"Yes it did," I sighed. "I think Edward and Bella will be adding a baby soon."
"You think she's pregnant?"
"I don't know. She looked like she wasn't feeling well when she first got here tonight and Edward seemed to be very attentive to her and he was taking care of the kids and making sure she didn't have much to do."
"Wow, women really are observant," Jasper laughed.
When mom was done with Edward and Bella, I watched him kiss her cheek and she smiled, looking tired.
"Hey Bella, want to come to the kitchen with me to get a drink?" I asked.
"Sure," She said yawning.
We grabbed some water and went out on the back porch. "I am so freaking tired," She said sitting down.
"Mom got some great pictures of you guys," I told her.
"I hope so. I'd hate to do it again."
"Are you feeling okay?" I asked her.
"I'm alright, I started my period today and the first day is usually the worst."
"Damn," I muttered.
"What?" She asked looking at me.
"I was hoping you'd tell me you were pregnant," I said.
"No way, no babies for me until I have a wedding ring on my finger."
"Oh," I said softly.
"Alice, what's going on?" She asked.
I glanced around nervously. "Um, well," I didn't know how to say it.
Bella's eyes widened. "Alice, are you pregnant?"
"I think so, a faint line showed up. I called the doctor and I go in Wednesday for confirmation."
Bella smiled. "That is awesome Alice. Are you excited?"
"Scared, I was hoping you would tell me you are pregnant so I wasn't alone in this."
"Alice, you won't be alone," She said.
"I know. I'm just scared."
"You will be fine and don't worry, I won't say a word."
"Thank you," I sighed.
(Bella)
Edward and I were laying in the bed, he had his arm wrapped around me softly caressing my stomach. "Are you really feeling better?" Edward asked me.
"Yeah, the first day is usually the shitty day," I said.
"Anything I can do to make it better?" He murmured in my ear.
"Just what you are doing," I sighed.
Jake couldn't handle it, if I mentioned the word period, he'd about pass out. It was a known fact that he wouldn't touch me for that entire week. Edward was totally different, nothing freaked him out. He could change the nastiest diapers and deal with me being moody.
"Alice thought I was pregnant tonight," I said.
"Awe, so that's why she kept such a close eye on you."
"She was disappointed when I told her I wasn't."
"Alice is pregnant isn't she?" Edward asked.
"Oh, I don't know," I lied.
"You wouldn't tell me if she was would you?" He asked.
"No, probably not, it wouldn't be mine to tell," I said.
"I love you Bella, sleep well."
"I love you too," I sighed.
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