Hey ya'll! Sorry I haven't posted in a super long time. I've been busy with school. It will most likely be like this a few times because I'm so behind with typing. Writing the story however, I've totally got ahead. So that's about it... Read and hit that gorgeous little button below...
Peaches318: Thanks for the review. It is most definitely moving along. Ole Kabe and Grace will meet SOON. That's all I'm going to say
Nessie's point of view:
"Why do I have to close my eyes? All you can see is snow." I said.
For some reason Jake insisted that we spend Christmas just the four of us with no visitors whatsoever. I was hesitant after our Thanksgiving disaster but he hung the twins over my head so I gave in. Basically he told the twins to do everything in their power to convince me. Grace went as far as saying she was going to run away and find a new family if she didn't get what she want. With that I gave my dramatic daughter what she wanted.
Everybody kept running around acting like they knew something I didn't know. All Jacob told me was that we were going to spend the holidays at a vacation lodge in Canada. I thought we could just stay home. I didn't see why not. Home was just as good. But again he insisted that this one needed to be different and special.
"Do it." Jacob ordered. For once I obeyed.
"I don't see why we couldn't have just stayed home. Our Christmas will be special either way." I shrugged, my eyes still closed.
"Stop complaining, Momma." I heard Sage say. Jacob sniggered and I slapped at him. It was in the face but at least it was still a slap.
"So, you two, "I said to my kids, "what do you think you'll be getting for Christmas." I asked as I relaxed in my sleep. The connection changed which made me more suspicious.
Grace answered this. "I just want this one to be one we'll never forget."
"Me too." Sage agreed.
I felt Jacob grab my hand and bring it up to his lips. We may fight and not see each other for days at a time but in the end we love each other. We'll stick up for each other. We can't think about ourselves anymore. Sage and Grace are what we need to focus on. Even though I've given up on a proposal I'll still stay with him as long as I can. We don't need to think about an end that might not be so happy. Christmas is a special time and it had to be wonderful.
"Me too." He thought. I could sense him smiling at me but I also noticed somewhere that he was nervous.
After a while he even told the twins to close their eyes. I was almost asleep when I felt the vehicle slow to a park. Jacob got me out as one of the twins crawled in my arms to stay warm. That's the beauty of having parents that never get cold.
"Open." Jacob commanded.
We did and I gasped. A big, gorgeous wood lodge was before us. Every in space was covered in Christmas lights from traditional to multicolored. It was so beautiful. I'm actually at lost for words.
"Wow." Sage and Grace said in awe. They got out of our hold and ran to play around in the lights and snow.
I felt Jacob's arms wrap around me. He kissed my cheek and laid his chin on my shoulder. "What do you think?" he asked.
The sight of my angels being happy was just enough. "Magical." Was all I could get out, projecting my amazement.
"This is where we'll be staying for a few days. Or longer. We may even buy it as a vacation home or something. It's up for sale." My wonderful Jacob said.
"How…what about school? And work? And-"
"My family comes first. Thanksgiving proved that to me. I say the three of you are my life but I haven't shown it to you in a while. I want to make up for the things I missed out on."
"You were busy."
"And if I lose everything it will because I didn't spend enough time with you, Grace, and Sage."
I ran my hand over his cheek. "What's got you into this?"
"Oh…just the holiday spirit. I want this one to be special."
"How is it-"
"Can we see he house now?" Sage and Grace asked, their clothes wet with snow.
"About time." Jacob said, leaving our embrace and dashing over to the twins. He picked them up and spun them around before cuddling close to his chest to get warm.
Maybe things were getting better. He's been busy over the past week, plus working and protecting us. We hardly saw him. I hoped things would change. I was starting to get worried. Thanksgiving I actually second guessed if being in a relationship was what we needed. I even second guessed myself with being a mother. It was just a horrible few days until I came home.
"Are you coming, Momma?" Sage asked. Grace was holding Jacob and Sage's hand as he held out his. I grabbed it and put it in my warm one as we walked this beautiful place as a family.
Jacob unlocked the door and we all stepped in. Inside was just a beautiful as outside. It was warm and cozy. Perfect for this time of year. There was a fireplace and on the right was a big, beautiful tree that screamed to be decorated.
"No wonder why you insisted on bringing the decorations." I showed Jacob. All he did was kiss my cheek and smirk.
"Can we decorate now?" Grace asked as she and Sage jumped on the couch. For holiday's sake I let them.
"Not right now. We've bags to unpack and presents to hide." Jacob said, winking at the twins. They giggled and glanced back and forth between each other. Something's up.
~~~~~~ Forever ~~~~~~
After packing and warming Sage and Grace up from the snow, we lit a fire and did our decoration tradition. They tree looked beautiful.
It was strange not having family around except for us. I've realized we've kept old traditions and started new ones too. Once Sage and Grace grew up and started families of their own they'll keep our traditions but also start new ones too.
We spread pillows and blankets on the floor and looked at our tree. Lights were everywhere. Tinsel, ornaments, and other decorations were put wherever we could place them. This place looked like our home does around this time of the year. We've started that tradition since the twins were babies. Deck the house out in decorations and lights, start a fire place, and just sit back and enjoy all that we've did. It was beautiful. Not as beautiful as my family though.
I smiled as I heard Sage and Grace's giggles. They were so beautiful and growing up so fast. That's why I enjoyed these holidays. Pretty soon things will change.
As we sat on the floor I realized weight was leaning against me. I felt somebody's head rest on my shoulder. Jacob was passed out like a light.
"Wow. For the first time Daddy beats me to sleep." Sage said.
I brushed my hand through Jacob's hair, smiling at how innocent he looked. "He's had a tough day." I whispered.
Grace crawled in my lap, carrying her album I made them as infants. "Momma? Who's this?"
She pointed to a picture of all the guys joking around. Jake, Sam, Paul, Jared, the list goes on and on. But the one person who she had to point out made the words in my throat just stay there.
"Just…somebody me and your father know." was all I could say.
"Well then where is he?"
Gosh. "Uh…I really don't know."
"Who is he?"
I was stuck. What do I say? My daughter demands total honesty. "Kaleb. He's Kyle and Kierra's brother."
"Oh. Then why isn't he with them and the pack?"
This was getting deeper and deeper. "Just things happen and he needed to leave."
"Why?"
"Grace. Some things you're too young to know."
Grace huffed and scooted over for Sage, who carried his own book. He flipped to a page that finally made me smile. I hated I had to brush her off like that but what else could I do? They were too young to know yet.
I saw a picture of me and Jacob. He hands were over mine as we touched my huge stomach. He kissed my temple and I was smiling down at my unborn babies. I couldn't wait for them to get here but I was also so nervous. Now they're here and it seems decades ago that I was feeling all those new mom feelings.
"That was when I was pregnant with you two." I pointed out. "Somebody kept me up all night while the other somebody woke me up at the crack of dawn."
The twins smiled, knowing who was who. I kissed them on the cheek and flipped the page. "This one is my favorite." I said, pointing to a picture of newborn Sage and Grace asleep on Jacob's chest. They sprawled out as if it was the best spot in the world. I remember when I was doing house chores and Jacob would watch the twins, that's where I would find them. Sprawled out on the couch, the twins asleep on his chest and Jacob smiling down at them. I couldn't help but get a photo of that moment.
We flipped through pictures until the twins feel asleep against my chest. I eventually fell asleep too.
I woke up to moans and mumbled later on. At first I thought it was the twins but I should have known who it was. When I turned to wake Jacob up, he jumped up exactly at that moment. He looked around, breathing heavy. He sighed in relief when he saw me and the twins. I could see the fear in his deep eyes. Can't we ever have good dreams?
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing."
"Nothing's always something."
"That doesn't even make sense but okay."
I got in my love's lap, tempting him to kiss me. "I love you."
"Fine." He thought. "I'll tell you; and I love you too. It was mostly just your typical bad dream. I have a bad feeling about something."
"What?"
"I…I don't know. I guess it's my knack as the guys like to call it. Something bad is going to happen."
I could see Jacob's worry. I've grown to trust his knack. They joke but they also have suspicion too. We all thought at the beginning that it came with being the rightful Alpha. Jacob could do stuff Sam couldn't do. But Billy doesn't think so. He thinks that Jacob has some of the spirit warrior magic running through his veins. Jacob thought his dad was crazy. I mean, Billy was right about Jacob being a werewolf. I believed him.
"Let's not spend the holidays worrying. It's Christmas. You said you wanted it to be special."
He smiled my favorite smile that made my heart stop. "And it will be."
My lips touched his. "Good. Now that you're up you can help me wrap some presents."
"Yes, my love. I do as you please."
~~~~~~ Forever ~~~~~~
Christmas Day
Normally the tradition starts with Sage and Grace running and announcing that it was Christmas bright and early in the morning. Trust me, they did. I normally make a big breakfast after unwrapping presents. For some reason everybody wanted those two swapped.
Jacob was nervous for some strange reason. He was jumpy-shaky. I had to kick him out of the kitchen because he kept making a mess and dropping everything. It made me worried, stupidly, about his health. He couldn't talk right, his words were in a rush and jumbled. He kept stammering. It was like he was on some high or something.
So I suggested we take a run before doing presents. Jacob quickly said yes and ran out the door while I got his disappointed son and daughter ready. They're even more stubborn when they don't get what they want.
"I wish you would tell me what you're so jumpy about. Is something wrong? Are you okay?" I asked my wolf as Grace was on my back and Sage was riding on Jacob's.
"I can't be jumpy?"
"It just worries me."
I shook my head when Jacob ignored me. "Who wants to race to the house?" I asked out loud. "Boys against girls."
"Me and Daddy will win. Boys are faster." Sage bragged, straightening up his shoulders as Jacob and I got in a line.
"Na-uh. We will." Grace spoke back. All I could do was laugh. Can you tell which parent they get their competitiveness from?
"On your mark…get set…go!"
Jacob and I charged through the snowy woods. I lagged behind, letting the boys get ahead. Grace wanted us to go faster but I had a better plan. It wasn't long before she picked out what we were going to do.
I flew up into the trees and jumped from limb to limb. It took longer but I was able to put more distance behind us. That's when I changed directions and Jacob could see what I was doing.
"Renesmee, don't even think about it." He warned.
I grabbed Grace and brought her close to my chest. Grace locked her arms and legs around my neck and waist and we jumped a huge gap to put us in a distance with the boys. Once I landed safely, Grace crawled back on my back as I kicked up to a higher gear. I could feel her legs and arms tighten around me as she was about to slip. I wrapped my arms around her tighter as we crossed out imaginary line of victory, Jacob a few inches behind us.
Sage ran next to us while Jake went to phase. Grace was frozen at first so I brought her from my back and into my arms. I can't panic now.
"Gracie?" Sage asked, worried.
No answer. Okay. Now panic! This was all my fault! "Grace, sweetie, what's wrong?"
Jacob bent down next to me, already planning a way to kill me. I deserve it. "Grace. Are you okay? Answer us."
A smile started to creep on the edges of her lips. "That was so cool!" she exclaimed.
Jacob and I sighed in relief. I think I caught Sage do it too. I honestly thought something was wrong. I would never forgive myself if I hurt my kids.
We then went through the presents. Watching Grace and Sage tear through the wrapped packages and gifts we bought them was my favorite part. I love just looking at them, their smiles so bright as I caught those memories, and wondering how I got so lucky to have amazing angels as them.
"Did you two have a good Christmas?" I laughed as my angels were buried under wrapping paper. I'm glad we got a big house or I wouldn't know where to put all their stuff.
Grace and Sage looked at each other with a smile that I knew meant something was mostly up. I noticed they sat next to Jacob and he grabbed something behind the tree. I was going to kill him. We promised each other that we wouldn't get presents for one another. It was useless when we argue about how we don't need anything else than what we got.
"Momma?" Sage asked. "How much do you love your ring with our birthday stone?"
That was strange. "With all my heart." I answered.
"Could you take it off-or at least put it on a different finger?" Grace asked.
"What?" I wondered when Jacob stood in front of me with a little wrapped box. "I thought we agreed-"
"It's from all of us. The twins picked it out. Trust me. You'll give me my present soon enough." He smiled. "I hope."
I took the package and unwrapped it, revealing a ring box. I flipped it open and gasped. A beautiful sapphire stone was set in the middle as little diamonds were around it. It seemed to twinkle in the sunlight. Oh my God.
Jacob pulled the ring out of the box and took my hand as he knelt down on one knee. "Renesmee, you know how much I love you. You gave me a wonderful son and daughter who I'll protect with my life. I love the three of you more than my life. I will do anything for you. You and our angels have made me the man I want to be. I want to be with you forever. I love you. I always have. I always will."
I swore I wouldn't cry but I didn't care once the tears came down my cheeks. Sage and Grace clung to my arms, squirming in excitement. Jacob focused back on me. "Will you share forever with me and become my wife?"
I looked at Grace's shinning cinnamon brown eyes and Jacob's melting dark ones. "Please, Momma." They chanted. "Say yes!"
I laughed. "Of course I'll marry you." I cried, kissing him and my angels.
Jacob let out a huge breath and smiled, slipping the ring on my finger. I bent down on the floor and hugged him before feeling the twins lunge at us with excited hugs. I was engaged. I was going to get married to my soul mate. We were all going to become one big family.
"How…" I trailed as our angels hugged us.
"We picked out the ring! The three of us!" Grace exclaimed, kissing Jacob's cheek and then mine.
I felt a small hand wipe away my tears. "Why are you crying, Momma? I thought you would be happy." Sage asked
I smiled, wiping away my tears. "I couldn't be happier."
~~~~~~ Forever ~~~~~~
After our Christmas lunch the twins dragged us into the living room to play with them. The mood I was in I didn't mind. It seemed like every time I moved my left hand my eyes flashed to my ring. The ring I gave up on. The wedding I gave up on.
"What?" Jacob asked as he lounged on the floor next to the twins as they played a board game.
"Nothing." I laughed.
Jacob raised up and kissed my lips. "I can't believe it either." He said, knowing what I was thinking about.
He's so amazing.
"You're going to be my husband."
"You're going to be my wife. I'll kill you if you run again."
I made Jacob look at me, praying the twins weren't paying attention to our PDA. "Trust me. I've been wanting to marry you for a long time." I showed him before smacking my lips on his for a brief second.
"Disgusting." I heard Sage say.
Jacob and I looked up at Sage in shock. At first I thought he was talking about the game. I should have known he was talking about us.
"You're such a boy, Sagey. Momma and Daddy can kiss if they want. They're going to kiss at the wedding so you better get used to it."
"When's that going to be so I can get a blindfold."
Jacob laid against my legs. "Why get a blindfold. Both of you will be in it so it'll be easier to just close your eyes." Jacob joked.
An idea popped up in my head. "Do you think we could leave tomorrow morning?"
"What?" Sage and Grace ask in disappointment. "Why?"
"I agree with the twins. Why?" Jacob looked at me, worried. But deep down he had to know why.
"I think I have our wedding date picked out."
~~~~~~ Forever ~~~~~~
"Are you sure you want it to be in a few days?" Jacob asked as if I was crazy.
He still hasn't gotten over it and it's been hours after I've told him. At least the twins thought it was cool. "Why not? I mean, we can push it back a week or two. I guess it all depends on where we actually get married."
"Where?"
"Here, Washington, home-"
"Whoa, whoa. Can't we just slow down? You just said yes today. Can't we just enjoy being engaged?"
I laughed, bringing him closer to me and kissing him. "Please. What's the difference in us waiting to be engaged and waiting to get married?"
"A huge one. But it-"
"See."
"See?"
Jacob wrapped his arms around me. "You deserve wearing a white dress. Edward deserves walking you down the aisle. I deserve having that first dance with you as my wife. The twins," at that moment we heard giggles of them over hearing our conversation. We told them to come in and they jumped in the middle as usual, "deserve a wedding, don't you think?"
"Does it matter? Can't you just get married?" Sage asked.
"If on it was that easy." I mumbled mostly to myself.
"Can't you just…decide?"
"Again. It's not that simple. What do you think? It'll be a quick ceremony and then you can go to school bragging that you watched your mom and dad get married." I said.
Jacob put his hand over my mouth. "Or we can have a big, huge wedding where you get to see us look ridiculous, Aunt Alice drives me crazy, and the two of you are the center of our attention." He said. I smacked his hand away.
"I say we have it tomorrow." Grace suggested.
"I say we have it far off so I won't have to see the kiss for a long time." Sage argued.
"I don't see why not. You're a big flirt."
"Na-uh."
"You flirt with Channing!"
"You flirt with Braxton!"
"Neither of you should be flirting!" Jacob and I said together. At least we agree on that.
"So it's the boys against the girls. Again." I say, quirking my eyebrow and daring that Jacob should give in. He was doing the same thing.
"Remember what happen last time we had a quick engagement?" Jacob argued.
Like I could forget that. "What if something happens before our wedding? You know something will. We'll have to cancel or push it back. We have the most horrible luck."
"I think we have the best good luck charms."
I looked at my engagement ring and giggled. Maybe he was right. I could enjoy our engagement. "You're right."
Jacob looked at me as in shock. "Wha-what? Did you just admit that I-me…Jacob Black-"
"I know who you are."
"Was right?! What'd you do this time? Are you sick? Are you pregnant? Have-"
"If you don't stop right this instant I'll push you off this bed."
I felt somebody-Sage-jump on top of us. "Guess what?! Grandpa and Grandma got me and Grace a piano and a trampoline for Christmas! They said it would be set up when we get back!"
"What?!" Jacob and I said together again.
If Momma and Daddy weren't already dead I would so kill them.
"Momma, Grandma wants to talk to you." Grace said, handing my phone to me. I didn't realize she had called.
"Why did you get the twins that, mother? Oh, and we have some exciting news to tell you." I said, my voice rising in excitement. I felt Jacob's excitement too as he kissed the hand my ring was on. As Sage could do was look at Grace.
Jacob spoke up, "Bells, she-"
"I know she said yes. It was kind of obvious that she would. But what I want to know is that you're getting married tomorrow?
Hold on. What?!