Chapter 44: The Bean

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Chapter 44: The Bean

Edward needs to be sainted. I mean, really. He's so patient. So kind. So loving. So…gah! I can't even describe his perfection. After the intervention, I picked up my therapy sessions. I also took to writing. The journal that Edward gave me for our wedding was almost half full with my mutterings. I was still a mess, but at least the guilt wasn't all consuming. He was slowly recuperating, too. He only needed one crutch to move around and that was only when he was physically tired. With all of the drama, my mental instabilities, his physical recuperation, the man deserves a place to the right side of Jesus. He's amazing.

Edward and I also reconnected. He took me away over the weekend that was supposed to be my show. We went to a small bed and breakfast, just being us. Away from our families. Away from the excitement. Just relearning how to be together. We didn't make love. Edward wanted to, but when we tried, his leg cramped up. I also was freaked out by the scar and how it got there. Edward spent an hour trying to get me to calm down. Through the bathroom door. I eventually opened up and he held me as I cried most of the night. I hated this. I hated that Mike still had so much control over me and he was fucking dead. Asshat.

It was nearly two weeks since the show. It had gotten rave reviews. I was proud of the kids, but saddened that I couldn't be there. However, Mrs. Cope told the students that I had a family emergency that needed to be attended to and couldn't get out of it. It was partially true. It was a family matter, but not necessarily an emergency. Edward would beg to differ. He insisted that my mental health was definitely important and maintaining my happiness was most assuredly an emergency.

The school year was winding down and I thought back at how different my life was from last year. I was separated from my husband and preparing to move out of my home. Now, I'm remarried to a saint and pregnant with my first child. Talk about an 180 degree turn around. I was sitting at my desk and grading my 8th grader's memoir scrapbooks. It was an idea that Rose had and we both decided to do it. It turned out really well and was going to be a treasured keepsake for them. But it was a pain in the ass to grade. I didn't want to lug 60 scrapbooks to my car. So, I stayed at work until I had them graded. Edward was working late, anyway. He was finally able to return to work as a doctor and he was making up for his absence. I finished my grading and put the scrapbooks on my shelf in my classroom. As I was cleaning up, I got a text from Edward.

Meet me at La Bella Italia, beautiful wife of mine – Edward

Why, pray tell? – Bella

Surprise ;-) – Edward

You know how I feel about surprises, Edward Anthony Masen – Bella

You'll like this one, beautiful wife – Edward

I'll be there soon. Just leaving work. – Bella

See you, love – Edward

I threw my phone into my bag and waddled out to the car. I was just now starting to show with my pregnancy. Alice had invaded my closet, purchasing maternity wear for me. Some of it was hand me downs from her, others were brand new. I was wearing one of the new outfits: a deep purple dress and black leggings. I was wearing a pair of black ballet flats and some fun jewelry that Alice gave me as well. I climbed into the SUV and drove to La Bella Italia. I parked next to Edward's Volvo and went inside. The hostess led me to the booth were my husband sat. I squeezed in after I gave him a brief kiss. "Okay, Dr. Masen. Why are we having dinner at La Bella Italia?" I asked, arching my brow.

"I went home during lunch. I forgot my meds and I needed to get them. On the answering machine was this," Edward smirked as he handed me a sheet of paper with his elegant script. I read the message and I squeaked. "Are you happy?"

"Is this a joke?" I asked as I pointed to the paper.

"Nope. Are you going to call them back?" Edward asked as he held out his cell phone. "You know you want to."

I scowled and pulled out my cell phone. I dialed the number on the paper and waited. "Hello?"

"Hello, is this Dr. Sancken?" I asked.

"Speaking. Is this Mrs. Isabella Masen?" Dr. Sancken retorted.

I nodded and then remembered he couldn't see me. I was on the damn phone. "Yes. How can I help you?"

"Well, Mrs. Masen, after much debate, we've made a decision regarding your application to be the principal for Cherry Blossom Middle School."

"And…?"

"We'd like to offer you the position," Dr. Sancken said, his voice sounding excited. "You may be inexperienced, but your vision for the school and for the students impressed us. You also handled yourself well with the other two candidates during your final interview."

"So, I'm the new principal for Cherry Blossom Middle School?" I asked, grinning wildly. Edward's eyes twinkled and he squeezed my hand.

"Yes, Mrs. Masen. Congratulations. We will meet with you once school is out so we can get your contract signed and your new responsibilities."

"Thank you, Dr. Sancken," I gushed.

"You're quite welcome. I'll see you soon."

I looked at Edward after I hung up the phone. He beamed at me and moved to my side of the booth. He wrapped me into a tight embrace. "I'm so happy for you, Bella. I love you," Edward said as he kissed my face. We stayed on the same side of the booth and ordered our dinner. Afterward, we drove back to our new home. "When do you want to announce your news, Mrs. Masen?"

"How about we have everyone over for dinner this weekend?" I suggested.

"I'm working on Friday night. How about Saturday?" Edward countered. I smiled and nodded. I padded up to the bathroom and went to scrub off the grime of the day. Edward nestled behind me and wrapped his arms around my rapidly expanding belly. "Can I join you, beautiful girl? Please?"

I nodded and turned in Edward's arms. "Please be patient with me. I am still not used to seeing you with the new scars," I whispered as I laid my hand on Edward's arm.

"Bella, we'll take as long as you need. Hell, if I need to wear a bathing suit to shower with you, I will," Edward said. "I just miss being close to you, beautiful girl."

"No, that's just ridiculous." Edward chuckled and helped me out of my clothes, kissing my lips sweetly as he did. Yep, definitely a saint. Once I was naked, I went into the shower. Edward removed his clothing, tossing them into the hamper in the bathroom. He snuck in behind me and wrapped his arms around my body. I looked at Edward's arm, tracing the red, angry scar on it. "I'm sorry, Edward."

"For what, Bella?" Edward asked.

"For everything. I wish I was home when…"

"Bella, we're fine. I'm fine. I have some new battle wounds, but I'm healing. I'm more worried about your emotional scars. You're better, but still not quite yourself," he said as he placed his hands on my baby bump. "And stop apologizing. Please?"

I sighed and turned around. I looked up at Edward. His eyes were pleading with me. I caressed his cheeks, allowing his stubble to tickle my palms. He leaned into my touch and his eye lids fluttered shut. I stood on my toes, reaching up to kiss him. I brushed my lips against his. He moaned quietly and his lips parted. I slid my tongue between his lips and it danced with his. One of Edward's hands moved to my hip and the other went to my neck. Our kisses were deep and passionate. Filled with love. "Edward," I whispered against his lips.

"What, love?" he responded as he kissed down my neck.

"Make love to me, please?" I murmured.

Edward's kisses stopped and he looked at me. His green eyes solemn and wary. "Are you sure?"

"I need to feel you. Edward, please?"

"What about going slow? Are you positive?"

"Edward, I love you. While your scars are a cruel reminder of what happened to us, I can't let them be the deciding factor in our intimate relationship. We went at like bunnies before the incident and honestly, I'm horny. Very horny. Extremely horny."

"Second trimester is the horny one…" I giggled and he grinned. His mouth crushed against mine. Our new kisses were frenzied and lust filled. Edward led us out of the shower, which we didn't even start. Our skin was damp, but that was about it. It fed the heat between us. With a flick of the wrist, he turned off the water. He bent down to pick me up.

"Edward, I'm heavier and you're still healing…" I pouted.

"Please, love," he said as he cradled me to his chest. "You are not heavier and I'm strong like bull. Thank Jared. My wonderful physical therapist." He arched a brow and snickered sarcastically. Slowly, Edward carried me to our new bed. He placed me on the sheets and crawled onto the bed. His eyes were black and he had a predatory move to him. I was getting more and more turned on as I stared at him. My eyes never left his as he pulled me to his chest, every inch of his body touching mine. His fingers caressed my skin, leaving a path of sparks in their wake. His jade eyes were staring into mine and I could see nothing but love. "Bella," he whispered as he leaned down to kiss me. His lips, smooth and soft, barely caressed mine. I sighed and fisted my hands into his damp hair. Edward's hot mouth moved from my lips and he kissed my neck, capturing my earlobe in his teeth. He nibbled and I moaned. "I missed the sounds you make, baby. I'm so hard just listening to you," he murmured in my ear as he licked the shell. I whimpered.

Edward chuckled as he kissed down my neck to my collarbones. He looked up at me and arched a brow before he drew one of my breasts into his mouth. My back arched off the bed and I moaned. Again. Edward's laughter reverberated through my skin. "You're really feeding my ego, Bella." He grabbed my hand and placed it on his huge erection. FUUUUUUCK…

I smirked and pulled him back to my face, kissing his perfect. I shoved him onto the bed, on his back. I wanted to make this good for him. However, I was hesitant to go down on him. The scar from his bullet wound was close to his cock. Deal with it, Bella. You love him. Scars and all. I kissed down his body, swirling my tongue around his nipples. It was Edward's turn to moan. I crawled over his legs and settled between them. I nibbled along his hipbones. Feeling bold, I looked at Edward's scar. The scar that was given to him by Mike. I blew out a breath and kissed it reverently. Edward let out a strangled cry and I kissed up to his cock. With my hand, I wrapped my fingers around him and he bucked his hips at my hold. I licked the tip of his dick and he groaned, falling back on the pillows. Slowly, inching my mouth down the perfection that was Edward's penis, I engulfed him. Reversing the action as slowly, I pulled up. The expression on Edward's face was a combination of anguish and lust. He was on the verge of losing control. "Bella," he cried. "You're killing me here."

"In a good way or a bad way?" I asked as I ran my lips up and down his dick.

"A phenomenal way, but seriously…" Edward croaked. I giggled and plunged his cock into my mouth. Using my teeth, I scraped the underside of his shaft. "Holy shit!"

"Better, love?" I asked coyly.

"No…I want you, baby," he purred as he sat up on his elbows.

"Good things come to those who wait, Dr. Masen," I said as I wrapped my hand around his cock and began pumping in conjunction with my mouth. Edward watched me with rapt attention and he was breathing heavily. As weird as this sounds, I loved giving head. I felt so powerful. That I could make a guy this vulnerable. I felt even more in control with Edward. He was so responsive to my actions. I slowed down my bobbing and relaxed my jaw. I took him further into my mouth and Edward sighed. I swirled my tongue around his cock and he was rapidly losing his control.

I removed my mouth from his cock and kissed up his body. Edward growled lightly and flipped us so I was on my back. I squealed. "You are so fucking hot, beautiful wife. Mrs. Masen," Edward snarled erotically. "I need you, but payback is sweet."

What?

Edward spread my legs with his hands and he stared at my pussy. He licked his lips. "You are so wet, baby. Are you turned on? Does sucking my cock make you this wet?" he asked quietly, his velvety smooth voice rough with seduction. Not able to trust my own voice, I nodded and snaked my hand down to my core. Edward smiled evilly and gently swatted my hand away. He kissed my inner thighs, licking and sucking as he did. He moved his mouth everywhere but where I wanted him to be. My body was moving of its own accord and I was moaning wantonly. "So anxious, love."

"Now, you're killing me," I said as I sat up slightly.

Edward smiled and blew against my soaking core. "Good things come to those who wait, Mrs. Masen," Edward whispered, echoing my statement from earlier. He pressed a chaste kiss to my clit and he slowly licked me. "Delicious. Better than dinner."

"Edward, that's just weird," I said as a blush covered my skin.

"It's the truth," he argued as he ran his fingers along my slit. He licked my sensitive nub and eased two fingers into my heat. There was something that he did or perhaps being pregnant that made it feel fucking amazing. I nearly came right then. Edward growled against my skin as he licked my body. Edward's fingers curled in my pussy and I grabbed his hair, quite forcefully. My hips moved of their own volition and I was really close. I mean, insanely close. My muscles were fluttering and I could feel my arousal. I threw my head back. My body bucked and twisted as I clamped down around Edward's fingers. He moaned but kept his mouth attached to me, pumping his fingers.

"Edward, that was…there are no words," I breathed out.

"Hmmm," Edward said as he idly traced circles on my thighs. "I still need you, beautiful girl." I smirked and pulled him up my body. I kissed his lips, tasting my release on them. As I kissed him, I pushed him onto his back. I straddled his legs and positioned myself over his huge cock. "Baby," he whispered. "I have to feel you around me. It's been too long."

I lowered myself onto Edward's dick, filling me to the hilt. God, it's been too long and he's so perfect. As soon as he was inside of me, I came again. My nerve endings were going absolutely bonkers, but I was loving it. Two orgasms in succession. I started moving up and down on Edward. I laced my fingers with his. Edward sat up and one of his arms wrapped around me. Our lips moved in tandem as did our hips. "Edward, feels so good," I moaned into his shoulder.

"Tell me about it," Edward replied as he brushed my hair from my face. "I love you, Bella."

"I love you, so much more," I cooed as I clamped down around his cock for the third time. Edward's motions became more frenzied and he spilled into me. He let out a guttural scream and held me close to his body. "Holy crap."

"Yeah," Edward said, breathless.

I wrapped my arms around Edward's neck and held him tightly. As I did I felt something in my belly, like a butterflies. "Oh!"

"What? Are you okay?" Edward asked.

I put my hands onto my baby bump. "I think Bean moved or kicked me or something," I said as I felt the butterfly move again. "Would I feel stuff?"

"The timing is right. You're at little over 19 weeks," Edward said as he placed his hand over mine.

"Can you feel it?" I asked as Bean went to town in my belly.

"It's too soon for me to feel anything. Another month I can," Edward said with a crooked grin. "Apparently our lovemaking woke up our angel."

"Sorry, Bean," I said. "However without the lovemaking, you wouldn't exist."

"Damn right," Edward snorted as he kissed my neck. "Shower?"

"Shower," I said as I got up from Edward's lap. We showered together and crawled into bed, nestled with each other.

xx AFS xx

"Bella! We have to go! Your appointment with Dr. Forks is in an hour," Edward shouted from the kitchen.

"I'm coming. I'm just brushing my teeth," I snapped. "I'm feeling nauseous again. Chill! We'll get there."

"I know, but I want to know what we're having. A boy or a girl," Edward whined as he padded into the bathroom, hopping on the counter. He was dressed casually in a pair of shorts and t-shirt. I was in a pair of capris and tank top. I was so hot all of the time. I slid on a pair of flip flops and twisted my hair up into a clip. "Aren't you anxious?"

"I'm not anxious. I don't care what we have, as long as Bean is healthy," I said as I kissed his lips. "Are you anxious?"

"Hell yeah. I want to know if we need to repaint the purple princess room or leave it as is," Edward said with a smirk. "Do you have to go to the district office after your appointment?"

"Yeah. They know that I'm taking maternity leave, but I want to get my ducks in a row before I do. It's not ideal to be a first year principal and have a baby," I sighed. "Hopefully, I'll get hired back."

"You will," Edward said as he kissed my neck. "Let's GO!"

"Okay, Mr. Impatient," I said as I smacked his belly. He made a mock wounded look and I snorted. I picked up a bagel and we drove to Nottingbrook to my appointment with Dr. Forks. We drove my car since Edward was insistent that we get the extra safety of the SUV. He's freaking paranoid. We arrived at the medical offices and went up to check in. Edward and I waited in the waiting room. Edward's leg was bouncing anxiously. I laid my hand on his knee. He stopped bouncing and gave me a sheepish look. "Relax. You're making me nervous."

"Sorry."

The nurse called us back to the examination room. She took my weight and informed me that I had gained five more pounds. I grumbled. Edward ran his hand over my back and said he'd love me no matter what. Even with fat rolls? The nurse then went on to ask if I was experiencing any issues. I shook my head no. She smiled and said that Dr. Forks would be right with me for my ultrasound. To find out what we were having.

Dr. Forks came in with a friendly smile. "How are we doing today?"

"Good," I answered.

"Anxious," Edward said as he nibbled on his fingernail. "I really want to know."

"Well, Dr. Masen, we'll just have to find out," Dr. Forks said with a laugh. Edward scowled and laced his fingers with mine. "Lift up your shirt, Mrs. Masen and unbutton your pants." I raised my tank top and shoved my pants down slightly. She put some of the cold jelly onto my belly. I yelped. Dr. Forks apologized and put the transducer on my baby bump. "Okay, let's take a look." She ran the transducer over my belly and her brow furrowed. "Interesting."

"What?" Edward asked as he looked at the ultrasound monitor. Dr. Forks pointed to something and Edward's hand squeezed mine. "Oh my God."

"Is everything alright? Please tell me everything is alright," I begged.

"Everything is fine. The babies are perfect," Dr. Forks announced.

"Babies? Wait, I thought I was having one. Now I'm having more than one?" I squeaked.

"It appears that they were playing hide and seek in your womb," Dr. Forks said. "Baby A, Baby B and Baby C."

"Triplets?" I said, my eyes wide. "Three babies. Three. There are three babies in there. Three. Edward, we're having triplets. Three children at once. This is all your getting, Dr. Masen. THREE!"

"Do you want to know what the genders are?" Dr. Forks asked.

"Sure, why not," I said as I stared at the ultrasound monitor.

"Well, Baby A is a girl, so is Baby B. Baby C looks to be a boy. Definitely a boy," Dr. Forks laughed.

"Takes after his father," I snorted. Edward gave me pointed look. "What? It's your super sperm that gave us three babies. So don't look at me in the tone of voice."

Edward laughed and kissed me sweetly. "I love you, Mommy."

"Yeah, yeah," I grumbled against his lips. "I love you, too."

Now, we definitely had to go to the district office…I couldn't take this principalship now. I'm having triplets. TRIPLETS! Gah! I would still teach, but perhaps my priorities are changing. We'll have to wait and see. However, life couldn't get much better than it was right now.

TRIPLETS!

A/N: So, we know what they're having. TRIPLETS! Two girls and a boy. We also found out about Bella's job offer. The next chapter will be the last one and then the epilogue. Thank you for reading! Leave me love xoxox!