-PLEASE READ AUTHOR'S NOTE AT THE END-
I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!
(Bella)
"Bella, love, wake up. It's Christmas," I heard Edward whisper into my ear.
"What time is it?" I groaned.
"5am," He said. I could hear the smile in his voice.
"Go away," I groaned pulling my pillow over my face.
"What if Santa came?" He asked wrapping his whole body around me.
"Edward, you're worse than a kid," I said. "Please let me sleep another hour."
"Bella," He breathed, his voice low and husky. I felt his hand move down my stomach and into my panties.
"Carry on, I'll just sleep," I sighed spreading my legs just a bit.
"Sleep, really?" He asked pressing his erection into me.
I rolled over in his arms and pushed him onto his back and climbed on top of him. "Wow," He said smiling. I leaned down and kissed him as he cupped my breasts, rolling my nipples between his fingers. I slowly slid down on him. He gripped my hips helping me set a rhythm.
He moved one of his hands and started swirling his thumb around my clit. "Oh," I moaned throwing my head back.
"Bella," He panted. "Please, let go."
"Edward, I need more," I whimpered.
He flipped us over and slid back into me. "Wrap your legs around me," He groaned. I did as he said and brought his face to mine so I could kiss him. Our releases washed over us and he collapsed on me.
"You okay baby?" I asked rubbing his back.
"I'm wonderful," He sighed. "But we should get dressed just in case Matt comes in to wake us up."
"I think I'll hop in the shower real quick," I said.
After a quick shower and fresh clothes, I climbed back in bed with Edward. I knew Matt would probably be up soon, but I wanted more time with just Edward. "Did the shower feel good?" He asked pulling me into his arms.
"It was wonderful," I sighed closing my eyes.
"I shouldn't have got you up like that, I'm sorry," He said.
"No, it was amazing," I said caressing his cheek.
I felt him smile into my hair. "I was enjoying our time together without condoms."
I laughed quietly. "Just a couple months and then we can throw them away."
"Or you could just stop taking the pill and let it happen," He said.
"We could, but I really don't want to be pregnant at my wedding," I said.
"I know, I was just hoping," He said.
"Our wedding night, we'll start trying then," I promised. Even though we'd been over it a million times, I didn't mind having the conversation with him.
I drifted off to sleep listening to his heart beat and knowing that this was my first Christmas as a mom.
"Mama, daddy wake up!" Matt exclaimed running into our room and jumping on top of us.
I opened my eyes to see Matt, staring right into my face. "Merry Christmas," I said pulling him into a hug. "Now, jump on daddy."
Matt smiled and jumped right down on top of him. "Daddy, wake up!"
"Morning Matt," Edward laughed sleepily.
"Get up, it's Christmas. I want to see if Santa came!"
"Have you been into grandpa's coffee?" Edward asked him.
"No, I'm excited!" He giggled.
"Well let's go downstairs and see what's going on," I said.
Edward and I got up and I picked Matt up as Edward grabbed the baby monitor. "Can I open presents?" He asked as we walked down stairs.
"Not until Jayice gets up and everyone gets here," Edward said.
As soon as we were down the stairs I could hear voices and Christmas music playing extremely loudly throughout the house. Dad, Sue, Emmett, Rose, Jasper, a pale Alice, and Carlisle were all sitting around the livingroom talking.
I set Matt down and he ran to everyone yelling "Merry Christmas."
I quickly slid my ring off and handed it to Edward, we were going to make the announcement at some point in the day but weren't sure when. "I'll give it back to you soon," He whispered kissing my cheek.
It wasn't long before Jaycie started crying. Edward went up to get her while I went into the kitchen to get coffee.
I bit back a laugh as I found Esme dancing around the kitchen singing "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." She was a little off key but she didn't seem to mind.
"Merry Christmas," I laughed as Esme jumped when she saw me standing there.
"Oh Bella," She gasped. "How are you this fine morning?" She asked coming over and hugging me tightly.
I hugged her back. "I'm good," I laughed. "I thought I would get some coffee."
"Well dear, you came to the right place," She giggled pouring two cups of coffee.
I had never seen her quite this hyper before and it was quite comical. "Are the kids up?" She asked.
"Edward was getting Jaycie up and dressed. Matt came running into our room jumping on us," I said.
"You were dressed this time right?" She asked.
I blushed. "Yes."
I followed Esme back into the livingroom. Esme ran over to Matt and picked him up. "Merry Christmas," She giggled hugging him.
He wrapped his arms around her neck hugging her tightly. "Merry Christmas, grandma." Esme swung Matt around in circles hugging him back.
"Damn mom, did dad spike your egg nog?" Emmett asked.
She laughed. "No Emmett, I'm just glad to have my whole family here with me."
"Can we open presents now? Please?" Matt asked.
"Oh, I don't know Matt, I think we need to wait until after lunch," Emmett said.
"Uncle Emmett," He whined. "Please, I can't wait that long."
"I'll be back, "Alice said getting up and going down the hall.
"Is she okay?" Carlisle asked Jasper.
"She's been fighting a stomach bug," Jasper said.
We sat around the livingroom drinking coffee and talking. "Sorry about that," Alice said coming back into the livingroom. "Must be something going around the class."
"Can I get you anything?" Carlisle asked her.
"No daddy, I'm okay," She said sitting back down next to Jasper.
Emmett leaned over and whispered something to Edward, who nodded his reply. He turned to me. "He's got Killer downstairs, after presents we'll bring her in."
"Before that we should make the wedding announcement," I whispered.
He kissed my head. "I love you, future Mrs. Cullen."
"I think we should let Matt open his presents," My dad said.
"Yes!" Matt exclaimed.
"Jasper, do you want to play Santa?" Carlisle asked picking up the Santa hat.
"Sure thing," He said moving over to the floor and sitting in front of the tree.
Jaycie crawled over and climbed into his lap. "Oh look, I have a little helper," He said picking her up and kissing her cheek.
The room was full of laughter and squeals as everyone opened presents. We decided since all Jaycie wanted to do was gum the paper, that Matt could open her presents too. "Bella, this is from me and daddy," Matt said bringing me over a small box.
"What is it?" I asked.
"You have to open it," He said.
I carefully unwrapped the paper and opened the box. "Oh my God," I gasped.
"Matt picked it out," Edward said.
"What is it?" Sue asked.
"It's a Mother's necklace, with Jaycie and Matt's birthstones and names on it," I said.
"Oh how pretty," Rose sighed.
I wrapped my arms around Matt hugging him. "I love it. Thank you."
"I love you too, mama," He said kissing my cheek.
"Here Bella, this one is also for you," Jasper said.
I took the present. "This one is from me and Sue," Esme said.
I unwrapped it carefully. It was much bigger than the other one. "Do you know what it is?" I asked Edward.
"No, I don't," He said.
"Actually, it's for Edward too," Sue said.
I slid it over letting him help me. Inside the wrapping was a photo collage. I couldn't even begin to stop the tears. In the middle was a picture of Edward and me with the kids. The photo on the left was of Edward and Lauren holding Matt and the photo on the right was of Jake and me. I was sitting on his lap asleep and his hand was on my stomach. It was different from the one in my room. The other photos around were of us and our kids, but in each corner were singles of Jake and Lauren.
Through my tears, I glanced over at Edward, who to had tears in his eyes. I leaned against him and he wrapped his arm around me. The time stood still as we held each other. "I love you Bella," He whispered into my shoulder.
"I love you too," I said turning slightly to hug him back.
"We know you two are rebuilding your lives and that Jake and Lauren will always hold special places in your hearts. So we decided that adding those pictures brought you all closer together," Esme explained.
"I just don't know what to say," I said softly. "Thank you."
"You are most welcome," Esme said.
I looked over at Sue. "Where did you get this picture?"
"You really don't remember it?" She asked.
"I don't."
"The night before the accident the two of you came over. Jake and Charlie were watching the game. We ended up watching it with them. You started getting tired and went to sit on his lap in the chair. I snapped the picture when I knew you were asleep."
"The last picture we have of him," I said smiling through my tears. "I barely remember that night."
Once the gifts had been opened Edward handed me back my ring as everyone looked at the picture. "Are you ready?" He asked me quietly.
"As ready as you are," I said smiling.
"Should we let Matt tell everyone since he's done so well at keeping it a secret?" Edward asked.
"I think that's an awesome idea," I said.
"Matt, come here for a minute."
"What dad?" He asked.
"Would you like to tell everyone we're getting married?" I asked him.
"Sure," He said smiling from ear to ear.
"Hey guys!" Matt exclaimed.
Everyone turned and looked at him. "Daddy and mama are getting married!"
A chorus of congratulations went around the room. "When?" Rose asked.
"We were thinking this summer and we want you and Alice to plan it," I said.
"Yes!" Rose squealed hugging me.
I looked over at Alice. "Will you help?"
"Excuse me," She gasped getting up and running out of the room.
"Was it something I said?" I asked.
"No Bella, she's just got a stomach bug. I'll go check on her," Jasper said walking out of the room.
A few minutes later, they came back into the room. "Sorry Bella," Alice said.
"Are you okay?" I asked her.
She glanced up at Jasper, who nodded. "I'm fine, well, I will be. Jasper and I are having a baby," She said wiping her eyes.
"Oh my God, congratulations!" I said hugging her before anyone else could. "I knew it," I whispered.
"Mama, where is the baby?" Matt asked as everyone hugged Alice and Jasper.
I took Matt over to the couch and sat down with him. Edward joined us wrapping his arms around us. "The baby is in Aunt Alice's tummy, a lot like Emily's baby."
"But Emily's tummy is bigger than Aunt Ali's," Matt said.
I glanced over at Edward for help. "You are doing fine," He said encouraging me.
"The baby is very small yet, but as the baby grows, her stomach will."
"How did the baby get in there?" He asked.
"Um, Edward," I said.
"Right now all you need to know is that it takes a mommy and a daddy to make a baby," Edward said calmly.
"Oh," He said. "Does it hurt?"
"No Matt, it's very special and when you get older, we will tell you about it," I said
"What is the baby going to be to me?" Matt asked.
"He or she will be your cousin," I said.
He bit his lip. "Can I still hug Alice, even though she's sick?"
"Yes Matt, go give her a hug," I said.
"Wow, I just noticed something," Edward said.
"What is that?" I asked.
"Lauren never bit her lip and I don't bite my lip, he must get it from you."
I laughed. "That's pretty cool."
We watched Matt hug Alice tightly as Jasper held him up to her. "He's incredible," I murmured.
"He sure is," Edward whispered. "And you are too."
I curled up against Edward and snuggled into his arms. "I've been thinking."
"Uh oh, I thought I smelled smoke," He chuckled softly.
"We're engaged, Matt is so excited, and people know we're in love. I don't want to wait."
"Wait for what?" He asked.
"I want to move in when you and Matt do. I don't want to wait. I want the four of us to be a family."
His mouth met mine and everyone else in the room was forgotten as our mouths moved together. I wrapped my around his neck parting my lips allowing him to deepen the kiss.
"Aw young love," Emmett said.
We broke apart quickly and I blushed. "Sorry," I muttered.
"Um Bella, come with me," Edward said. I nodded and got up following him to the kitchen.
"We should get Killer," Edward said.
"Wolfie," I giggled.
We found her in the basement sitting on her doggy bed. The minute she saw us she came to us wagging her tail. "You are kind of cute," Edward said picking her up.
"I told you," I laughed.
Edward handed me the dog. "Come on, it's time to give our son his dog."
We walked back into the livingroom. "Hey Matt," Edward said.
He turned around and his eyes widened. "You got me a dog!" He exclaimed running towards me.
"Now Matt, let her sniff you first," Edward said.
"What is her name?" Matt asked.
"Her name is Wolfie," I said squatting down so Matt could pet her.
"Your dad and I talked and we decided you were old enough to help take care of her," I said.
"I will mama, I promise," He said. "Can she get down and play with me?"
"Sure," I said setting her down.
"Thank you, mama. Thank you, daddy."
"You are welcome buddy."
Wolfie ran over to Matt licking him and climbing all over him. "I think they like each other," Edward whispered in my ear.
"I think so too," I laughed.
Matt took Wolfie into the livingroom to play with her. You could hear them giggling all through the kitchen.
That night after Jaycie was in bed, we sat around talking and drinking coffee. Matt was curled up in the piles of wrapping paper, with Wolfie sleeping protectively next to him.
"I've made a decision," I said. "Jaycie and I will be moving in with Matt and Edward when they do."
"I think that's a wise decision," Esme said.
"Bella are you sure?" My dad asked.
I smiled and took Edward's hand. "Yes daddy."
He smiled. "I'm happy for you guys."
"When do we get to start planning and decorating?" Alice asked.
"In the next few days," Edward told her.
"Ali, you can't help paint," Jasper said.
"I know that, but I can shop," She said rolling her eyes.
"Okay, if Emily is going to do some babysitting, then why don't you, Sue, Rose and Alice all go shopping. Mom, can help with painting and shopping also if you want to," Edward said.
"Sounds good, we're off the hook then right?" Emmett asked.
"No, us guys are painting and putting beds together and stuff," Edward said.
"When can we start?" Rose asked.
"Monday morning," I said smiling. I was so excited to get the house ready to be moved into.
Carlisle cleared his throat. "Then I suggest if we are all busy helping you guys get the house together, then New Year's Eve, we all have a huge party here to celebrate a new baby, a marriage, and a new house."
It didn't take long for everyone to agree. We knew that by the end of the week, we'd be ready for some sort of fun.
(Edward)
I heard Jaycie crying on the baby monitor. "I'll go," I said kissing Bella's cheek.
Jaycie was sitting up in her crib crying. "Hey angel," I said reaching down to get her.
"Dadadadada," She whimpered burying her face in my chest.
My heart soared. "That's right angel, daddy's got you."
I took her downstairs to get her a bottle. "Is she okay?" Bella asked getting up.
"I'm going to get her a bottle."
"I'll take her while you get the bottle," Bella said.
I tried to hand her over to Bella, but Jaycie gripped my shirt. "Dadadadadada," She cried.
"Oh my God," Bella asked. "She's calling you daddy."
"That's so sweet," Alice said watching us.
"But now she doesn't want me," Bella said looking like she was going to cry.
"Oh honey, that's not true. Babies go through that at different times," Mom told her.
"I know," She sighed. "Our next baby will call me mommy first."
I laughed and kissed her, then leaned down. "We can get started on that other one tonight if you'd like to," He whispered.
"Tempting," I giggled.
Bella curled up against me as I gave Jaycie her bottle. Jaycie reached over and took Bella's finger holding on to it.
"The four of you really do make a great family," Rose said. "I can't wait to see what your babies will look like."
"All ten of them right?" Emmett asked winking at us.
"No way, I'm not having ten more kids, one or two more maybe, but that's it," Bella said.
"I don't know Bells, you two are great with kids, I could see a houseful of rugrats running around," Charlie said.
"Dad," Bella gasped.
"What," He laughed. "Those kids are happy and you are wonderful parents."
"I see it too," Alice said. "Maybe not ten, but Jaycie and Matt will have more than 2 siblings."
I felt Bella tense up. "Alice is never wrong dear," Dad laughed.
"I'm gathering that," Bella said.
Jaycie finished her bottle and I propped her up on my shoulder. She yawned and closed her eyes snuggling against me. It wasn't long before I looked down and had both of my angels sleeping against me.
"God Edward, you know how to put them to sleep," Emmett laughed.
I was really lucky. I was getting a second chance with life and love. I sat there enjoying my time with my family feeling incredibly blessed.
AN- OK FIRST OFF. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS STORY, I APPRECIATE YOU ALL MORE THAN YOU PROBABLY REALIZE.
UPDATE ON MY FRIEND'S LITTLE GIRL DIAGNOSED WITH THE INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR. A FEW WEEKS AGO THEY WERE ABLE TO DO A BIOPSY AND REMOVE HALF OF THE TUMOR. YAY! THE BIOPSY REVEALED A SMALL PIECE OF IT WAS A GRADE 3, HOWEVER MOST OF IT WAS A GRADE 1 AND 2, WHICH IS AWESOME. THEY WERE TOLD THAT SINCE IT'S NOT ALL GRADE 3, WITH CHEMO AND RADIATION, THERE COULD BE A CURE! NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET, BUT SO MUCH BETTER THAN WHAT WAS FIRST THOUGHT.
I AM ALSO ABOUT TO TAKE A HUGE STEP AND GO TO COLLEGE. I'VE DREAMED OF WORKING WITH KIDS WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS FOR QUITE A WHILE NOW AND AM GETTING THE CHANCE TO GO FOR IT. I LIKE TO SAY I'M DIVING HEAD FIRST INTO A SHALLOW POND, BUT WHAT THE HELL, I'M NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER. I'M TAKING COLLEGE MATH, ENGLISH, MEDICAL TERMONOLOGY AND ANATOMY/PHISIOLOGY(LAB ALSO) I'M FREAKING OUT!
WITH SAYING ALL OF THAT, I AM NOT GIVING UP ON THIS STORY AND I AM WORKING AS FAST AS I CAN TO GET A HEAD IN IT SO I CAN UPDATE. HOWEVER, IF I DON'T UPDATE AS OFTEN I'M JUST BUSY. PLEASE HANG IN THERE WITH ME.
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