A/N: SM owns what she owns and I own what I own and never the twain shall meet.
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"Mr and Mrs Cullen?" ...knock, knock, "Mr and Mrs Cullen, we're about four hours from Paris, are you sure you don't want anything to eat?"
I lifted myself from my wife's delicious body. I licked my lips, "Um, no thanks, I have all I need right here." I grinned wickedly at my beautiful wife who was giggling. She slapped my chest playfully and whispered, "Edward, she'll know what we're doing."
"Wife, of course she knows what we're doing. We're on our honeymoon, we haven't stepped out of this bedroom since they gave us the all clear after take-off... and we haven't exactly been quiet."
She giggled again, "Well then, husband, I believe you were in the middle of something important before we were rudely interrupted."
I wiggled my eyebrows and dove back into her gorgeous body, feasting until my sweet one was calling out my name and shaking. Ahh, married life.
Knock, knock, "Mr and Mrs Cullen... we'll be landing in half an hour... you'll need to take your seats... Mr and Mrs Cullen?"
I opened my eyes drowsily realising that we'd fallen asleep at last, "Okay, thanks. We'll be out there soon."
Bella tried to stretch as she woke and I chuckled to myself as I realised my body was completely wrapped around her small frame. I had barely let go of her since Jacob pronounced us husband and wife. Wife. I loved that. I squeezed my girl and kissed the top of her head. "Hello love, it's time for us to wake up we're going to land."
She reached up and kissed me dreamily and deeply, her hands moving into my hair she pulled herself impossibly closer to me. My body started to react to her immediately and I was in danger of getting lost in her curves again. "Isabella, we need to get up love, we need to shower and dress before we take our seats for landing."
She stretched her beautiful body dreamily, "I don't want to get up but I do want a shower before we land." She sat up and the sheet pooled around her waist and I groaned at the sight of her gorgeous breasts which had grown even more gorgeous with pregnancy. I watched her as she rose from the bed and walked to the shower. I loved her so much.
"Coming husband?"
"Not yet, love," I jumped out of bed and chased my giggling wife into the bathroom.
When we landed the town car was waiting to take us to our Villa. We had decided to rent a villa just outside Paris rather than stay in a hotel since we'd have the children, my mother and Carol staying with us. We were still only a short drive from the centre of Paris but we would have more room and a beautiful garden for the children to enjoy.
Ma arranged for us to travel by ourselves and then have one day by ourselves which I was grateful for although we were missing the babies already.
We had a full and fabulous itinerary planned with a mix of family activities and honeymoon couple activities planned. And of course Bella had her two day masterclass at Le Cordon Bleu academy.
It was going to be a fun busy time but for now it was just my sweet one and me with this precious time to ourselves. The Villa was beautiful and had a small garden at the side of the house which was full of wild flowers. Once we settled our bags and met the cook and housekeeper, Monique, Bella and I headed outside for a picnic.
For a blissful few hours we lay on a blanket, reading, snuggling, kissing, eating and just being us. "What are you thinking about love?" She had a far-away expression on her face.
"I was thinking about the wedding and you singing to me at the reception." She rolled over and pushed me down on my back leaning over me she whispered, "I loved that song, baby." She lay her head on my chest and I stroked her hair as I hummed the tune.
I had been so nervous to sing to her in front of everyone but when Emmett announced that instead of making a toast to my new wife I was going to serenade her in song, I knew there was no escape. I walked with her hand in hand and stood her in the curve of the piano as I took my seat at the keys.
"I heard this song and I couldn't get it out of my head, so I learned to play it and now I want to give it all to you, love..."
I started to play the introduction and the room became silent but I just focussed on my beautiful sweet wife.
What would I do without your smart mouth
Drawing me in, you kicking me out
Got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
Tears were flowing down Bella's cheeks but she was smiling and I knew she understood why this song was right for us.
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing in my head for you
My head's underwater
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
Bella moved over and came to sit next to me, she dropped a small kiss on my shoulder and she watched my hands move over the keys.
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh
Give me all of you, oh oh
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it although it's hard
Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
When the song was done my hands dropped to my lap and I shifted to turn towards my love. She cupped my face in her hands, nodded and whispered, "I give you all of me."
I brought her against my body and I kissed her deeply, completely.
After a few moments Emmett shouted out 'To the bride and groom.' This was followed by a chorus of 'Edward and Bella' but Bella and I were too lost in our kiss to notice.
"Baby, will you play for me while we are here? I saw a piano in the house." Bella's voice broke me from my memory, I just smiled and nodded, "If you like, love." I stroked her hair some more and we slipped back into our quiet bubble, just enjoying this intimate time alone.
Later, Bella spent an hour in the kitchen chatting to Monique about the region's cooking style. Monique spoke English but in a very thick french accent and Bella's french was limited to cooking terms but they seemed to understand each other well enough.
That night we enjoyed a simple rustic dinner of rich vegetable soup with fresh garlic bread followed by cheeses and fruit.
Bella and I then enjoyed a rich Bordeaux while we sat on the floor talking for hours in front a roaring fire. Of course this led to a slow, passionate love making session. I fucking love fireplaces. We eventually made it to our bedroom where we made love again and again throughout the night. At least two of those sessions were started by my sweet wife whose pregnancy hormones had definitely kicked in. She was insatiable and I loved it.
We lay awake with her body draped across mine. Her fingers were playing with the soft hairs on my chest and I was drawing small lazy circles in the small of her back.
"Thank you for saving me Isabella," I whispered into the dark.
She moved slightly so that she could turn her face to me.
"I was lost before I found you. I had a successful business and a family that loved me. But I was lost. I didn't believe I could have this, that I deserved this."
She moved up my body to straddle me, her wet heat making me hard again.
"Edward, you are the most beautiful man who's brought so much love and happiness into my life." She reached her hand down and moved so that I slid inside her. I moaned at the sensation. "Baby you deserve everything and I will do all I can to give you all the love you deserve." I held her hips as she moved slowly up and down. "We'll have good times and some bad...," then she moaned as I kissed my way down her neck to her voluptuous breasts. "Oh... Edward... but we'll face things together... Oh...baby." I bit lightly on her nipple and she exploded. Before she came down from her orgasm, I rolled her back on to her back and slipped my arms under her knees so that I can push in deeper. Sublime. I moved faster and harder and she gripped my arms. I felt her orgasm building again, "Cum for me love. I can't hold on much longer, just so good." I pushed in again and she came with a loud moan, I burst inside her calling out her name.
I rolled to her side and pulled her into my body. I pulled up the soft sheets and quilt.
"I love you wife."
She mumbled something and then we slept, finally sated.
I felt a gentle shaking of my shoulder, "Edward? Baby? Wake up... the children have landed and will be here in about an hour... Edward?"
I rolled over to the sight of my twenty year old pregnant wife looking so young and excited. She had her Daisy Duke shorts on, so glad she brought them, and a small blue t-shirt with 'that's how I roll' above a rolling pin. I chuckled and pulled her down into the bed.
"Come back to bed my little baker," I nuzzled her neck.
She moaned and I thought she was going to give in but then she pulled back from me, "Stop that. I can't baby, I have a bun in the oven..." I paused and she looked at me then we both cracked up laughing.
"No really, I do. I have cinnamon bun which should be just about ready to come out of the oven. Now get up husband, your children will be here soon!" She kissed my nose and then disappeared. I watch her cute little butt as she skipped out of the room and then rolled back into comfort of the bed realising I was still completely naked. The memory of our night passion and joyous love making made me smile. I sighed and went to the bathroom to shower.
When I emerged to dress the most glorious smells made my mouth water and I wondered just how much cooking my sweet baker had done before I woke this morning.
My question was answered when I walked into the huge kitchen as I buttoned my shirt. I found Monique sitting at the table with a look of shock and awe. A look I was very familiar with as I had seen it on others and had worn it myself several times, when I had witnessed the wonder that was my wife in full baking mode.
I sat next to Monique who pushed a cup of delicious coffee and a plate of croissants in front of me. I picked up a croissant and smelled it. Bella. I looked at Monique and she nodded. "She haz bin coooking since before de dawn. Iz she alrrright? It iz all amazing but shood I hav stopped her?"
I chuckled. "No. She's fine. Our children are arriving this morning. She's just excited. Isabella expresses most of her emotions by cooking."
"Having fun love?" I called out to her.
She looked up and gave me a huge smile. She went back to decorating a cake with cherries. Mmmm, that looked amazing. Good thing my wife gave me such a workout in the bedroom last night or I'd have to go for a run so I could enjoy some of these delicious treats she'd made.
Just then we heard a car coming down the driveway. The children! I jumped up and grabbed Bella's hand and we ran out the front to greet our babies.
I had the back door opened immediately the car stopped and found a smiling Anthony who brought his finger to his mouth to silence me and he pointed to Lil Bit who was fast asleep in her car seat clutching a book tightly to her chest. I smiled and kissed Anthony on the top of his head.
I helped him out of the car and lifted him into a hug, he laughed. "I am so glad you are here son. How was the flight? Was it okay?" I kissed his cheek again.
Before he could answer Bella ran up and hugged around the both of us. "Hello Anthony!" She snatched him out of my arms before I could stop her, "I am so glad you are here. We have so many nice things planned, come inside and see your room it is gorgeous." She kissed him. Carol and Ma were laughing as we hadn't even said hello to them.
Bella put Anthony down on the ground but held his hand tightly as she went around the car to hug both Esme and Carol, "Oh I am so sorry. How are you both? Were the children okay on the plane? Did you get any sleep?"
I walked up behind her and hugged her back towards me, "Bella has been baking since before the sun came up, she's a little excited. Hello Ma, Hello Carol, thank you so much for bringing the children and for joining us here. Go on inside Monique has fresh coffee ready and Bella has plenty of food for you. Bella show them to their rooms to freshen up and I'll bring up our sleeping angel."
Bella led Anthony, Ma and Carol into the house excitedly pointing out things about the house as she went.
I spoke to the driver to ask him to bring in the bags to the hall way and I'd look after them from there.
I turned back to the car and reached in to get Lil Bit, she was starting to wake up and was rubbing her eyes. I unfastened her seat belt and she circled her arms around my neck.
"Hello Lil Bit." I said softly as I kissed her forehead. "Daddee," she said dreamily as I lifted her and the book she was clutching out of the car. "I am so glad to see you my little love." I squeezed her to me. She smiled.
"Sef giv me a noo book," she held it up to me.
"Jingle Dancer," I read out loud, "is it a good book sweet heart?"
"Wes, I wov it," she yawned.
I rested her head against my shoulder and carried her inside, "Come on Lil bit. Let's go find your momma."
"Mmm" she said. So sleepy. So fucking adorable.
A/N: Well - honeymooners are cute aren't they? Now the kids are here, should be fun. I'd love to hear your thoughts. See you soon.
Song credit:
John Legend track "All of me" from the album Love in the Future, Released, August 12, 2013; Recorded2013; Label: GOOD Columbia: Writer(s) Toby Gad, John Stephens; Producer(s) Dave Tozer John Legend; CertificationPlatinum (RIAA)
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Book credit:
Jingle Dancer Hardcover by Cynthia Leitich Smith and Ying-Hwa Hu, Cornelius Van Wright (Illustrator) Hardcover: 32 pages; Publisher: HarperCollins; 6th Printing edition (April 5, 2000) Language: English; ISBN-10: 068816241X; ISBN-13: 978-0688162412