Bella's POV:
I had to chuckle at the howls I heard shortly after Paul left the room to rescue Maggie.
"Bella, when was the first time you and Paul had sex?" Carlisle suddenly asked. His voice was completely professional but I still blushed when he said it.
"Christmas Day" I admitted slowly. I was a little confused as to why he was asking me. Realization hit me like a train. Sick, moody, sex. Damnit!
"Is there any chance you could be pregnant?" He asked putting a hand comfortingly on my arm.
"I don't know. I am on birth control." I said nervously.
"Well why don't you come over to our house this afternoon and you can take a pregnancy test there?" Carlisle suggested. "Paul can come too. You know all of you are always welcome."
I nodded. The thought that I might be pregnant was really freaking me out. I had just started back at school. I was graduating this spring, I was getting married this spring. Too much happening all at once. "Carlisle please don't say anything to Paul?" I asked "I don't want him freaking out unless it's absolutely necessary."
"Of course Bella" He nodded smiling. "Everything will be alright my dear." He gave me a gentle hug "We will see you later this afternoon. The girls will love to see you. Why don't I pull a small vial of blood now to send off for testing that way we can know for sure by tomorrow at the latest."
I nodded and looked away as he skillfully withdrew a whole vial of blood from my arm.
I watched as he left and tried not to break down. Paul came to the doorway giving me a worried look. "Are you ok?" he asked softly.
I nodded and gave him a little smile "Probably just some flu bug" I stood carefully and moved into his embrace.
"I love you Bella" He said quietly.
"Good thing cause I love you too" I joked to try and lighten my mood. "So I am going to go and visit Alice and Rose later and don't forget tonight we are having dinner with my mom."
My mother had flown in two days ago and was driving Charlie crazy at the moment. We hadn't told her about the engagement or the fact that I was living with Paul yet. See Charlie refused to tell her any of that so that fell to me which was fine of course it was my duty. So she thought I was staying with Emily helping her with her baby cousin Claire.
Well Claire was here. She was the most adorable little 1 year old I had ever seen but after Quil imprinted on her Emily needed very little extra help. We all thought it was a little strange that Quil imprinted on an infant but who are we to judge. He will be whatever she needs as she grows up and it's not like he'll age until he stops phasing.
"I know she is" Paul sighed. He seemed quite worried about how Renee would react. "So are you sure you want the whole pack AND the Cullen's AND your dad over as well?"
I nodded "I want everyone here. Paul it's not that many people." He raised an eyebrow at me. "Ok maybe it is but it'll be fun and I want my mom to meet everyone at once."
"20 people Bells and 14 of them are going to be eating and 7 are literally ravenous wolves" He laughed loudly. Maggie looked up at him from her perch in his arms and yipped as if in agreement.
"Just humor me" I said brushing past him becoming annoyed with his arguing. "I bought all the food yesterday, well Alice bought all the food, everything is prepped already and all we need to do is turn on the potatoes and the oven and open 6 cans of corn before dinner. Esme said she was bringing enough dessert to feed an army."
"Ok" Paul started following me "Bella slow down. I'm sorry I just don't want you overdoing it especially when you've been sick all morning."
He's worried Bella, turn around and cut the guy some slack. The nice voice in my head rang out.
He's irritating and being over bearing just keep walking. The mean voice called.
I wanted to listen to the nice voice but I was ticked off and stressed and just felt like being mad for a little while.
"I'm going to see Alice now." I stated tying my shoelaces quickly. "I'll be back before dinner."
"Bella wait, please?" Paul called. God why did I always feel so guilty for being mad at him?
"Don't Paul I love you but just don't" I said sternly.
"I love you too Princess" I heard him say as I climbed into my truck.
The drive to the Cullen's was surprisingly fast. After Paul and the guys had looked at my truck and relocated the squirrel that had taken it up as residence it was running smoother. I was still going to have to replace it at some point in the near future but I was glad that day wasn't any time in the next week or so.
Emmett and Jasper were outside wrestling over something or other when I arrived and Emmett shouted "Bella come ref!" jovially.
I waved and smiled but shook my head and said "Maybe later if you guys are on your best behaviors tonight!"
"Bella! Carlisle told us you were coming" Alice said. The grin on her face was from ear to ear and I knew Carlisle had also told her why I was coming. "Rose and Esme said they'd meet us upstairs."
I followed my best friend up the stairs and past the room I had spent a lot of time in with Edward and into a gorgeous burgundy and gold trimmed room. Esme came over and gave me a comforting hug and whispered in my ear "It'll all be ok."
I nodded and sat on the bed fidgeting. Rosalie gave me a weak smile and wrapped an arm around my shoulder caringly. "We picked up 4 different tests" She said "We weren't sure which one was best."
It took me almost twenty minutes to work up the courage to go into the bathroom and take the tests. Alice set a timer and the four of us waited. Alice pacing and Rose and Esme gripping my hands.
"What will you do if you are pregnant?" Rosalie asked choking on the last word. I knew she was jealous that I could have a baby but she'd never truly hold it against me.
"Keep it." I said firmly. "Paul and I will be good parents especially with all of you guys helping." I looked up at them "If you want to be part of the baby's life if I am."
Smiles brightened all their faces and they all nodded enthusiastically as the timer went off.
"Bella do you want to look or do you want one of us to?" Alice asked.
"Could one of you?" I croaked tears already swelling in my eyes. I had a feeling I already knew what they were going to say.
Rosalie nodded and walked gracefully to the bathroom. She was there for less than thirty seconds when she raced out a huge grin plastered on her face. "You're going to be a mom Bell!" She hugged me fiercely.
Tears overwhelmed my eyes and trailed down my cheeks. The three of them held me as I sobbed.
"Are you sure you're ok with this Bella?" Esme asked softly.
"Paul is going to hate me." I wept "He wanted to wait a few years and here we are and pregnant."
Alice cut off my ramblings "Bella I may not be able to see your baby's future because it is half wolf or Paul's reaction because he IS a wolf but I know how much he loves you. Anyone can see that. He will never hate you and he will love your baby."
I glanced up and saw Esme, Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett nodding in agreement.
"Sorry Bella we just heard you crying and wanted to make sure you were ok" Emmett said somewhat guiltily.
"Bella I can feel that you are happy about this but mostly worried." Jasper said and I could feel his calming gift wash over me. "Be happy. You have no reason to be worried."
"Ya if he's not happy Jazz and I will tear him limb from limb the rotten mutt" Emmett said playfully.
I started laughing "Thanks guys, I am glad I found out with you guys, I don't think I could have found out alone."
"We told you we aren't going anywhere unless you tell us to" Esme reminded me. "However you should probably head home if you are going to talk to Paul before your parents show up. We will see you in a little bit."
She was right. I glanced at my watch and realized it was only 40 minutes before everyone was supposed to show up.
I gave everyone hugs before heading out to my truck. It took me almost half an hour to get home and I was nervously wringing my hands as I opened the door.
"Paul?" I called out and lost all my breath as he tackled me into a hug.
"Oh Bella, I was so worried." He said nuzzling his face into my neck. He kissed me hard and I returned the kiss happily. "I started all the food and all we need to do is set the table."
"Thanks Paul" I said my voice very quiet.
"Bella is everything ok?" He asked pulling me over so I was sitting in his lap on the couch. Maggie gave an annoyed huff at the fact that she had to share her couch.
"We need to talk" I said. I heard footsteps coming up the front steps and said very quickly "I'm pregnant." Before launching myself out of his lap and starting to play good hostess.