Strange Behaviour
Three weeks before Christmas
Since we'd got back from our honeymoon, I visited my parents every other weekend; sometimes Bella would come with me and others she told me to go alone.
Bella and I had decided that we wanted to try for children during our honeymoon. We felt that we were fully capable of having children considering we were both 29 and had plenty of money. It had been discovered that Rose and Alice were both infertile. There was nothing to say why they weren't and they were both devastated, especially Rose; they've had around two years though to get to grip with the knowledge of not being able to have children.
Bella was starting to give up on the hopes that she could become pregnant and started to admit to herself that it would never happen.
I know how much she wants to have children and the fact that Rose and Alice can't have children made her even more determined at first. I kept telling her to give it time but she dismissed my words, telling me that 'there was no point saying anything because it wouldn't make a difference.' Hearing her say that saddened me because I don't want her to ever give up on anything she wants.
I woke up after a long nights sleep and climbed from bed careful so as not to disturb Bella. Once ready for work I woke Bella so she could get ready while I made the breakfast.
"Get me some chocolate honey."
"Why, baby?"
"I don't but I need chocolate."
"How about pancakes and chocolate sauce for breakfast then?"
"Sounds amazing."
"Get ready quickly baby. We need to head out in twenty minutes."
"Okay. Love you."
"Love you too baby."
I went into the kitchen and made a quick pancake batter and turned the hob on. I had made six pancakes with what batter there was and drizzled chocolate sauce over three and honey over the other three.
As I made my way over to our bedroom to hurry Bella up or we'd be late. Just outside the bedroom, I heard Bella throwing up. I flung the door open and ran into the bathroom the see my wife leaning over the toilet emptying her stomach.
"What's wrong baby?"
"I don't know. I just feel a little off. I'll be fine in a minute, as long as I have some chocolate."
"You sure you'll be okay?"
"Yes, I think I just moved too quickly or something. Give me a minute to clean myself up a bit. I'll be there in a minute."
"I'll be in our bedroom if you need me baby. Take your time, don't worry if we're late, I'll explain you weren't very well this morning. They won't mind."
"See you in a minute."
"See you in a minute."
I kissed her forehead before leaving the bathroom.
At School
We got to school just in time to set up for our first lesson and Bella seemed like she hadn't been sick. She even ate the pancakes I'd made as well as half a chocolate bar. I mean I know she's slightly skinny but she doesn't need to fatten herself up.
My first class passed with ease as I let my worries leave my mind and concentrated on my students.
As second period got started I heard shouting from Bella's class but it stopped quickly causing me to believe I'd imagined it. Half way through the lesson the shouting began again and I knew I wasn't imagining it this time because my class looked at each other before looking at the back wall.
"Class carry on with your work please. I'll be back in a minute."
"Yes Edward."
I left the door slightly ajar so as to hear any noise coming from my room and made my way to Bella's room. As I approached the shouts got louder and louder. I looked through the window to see Bella standing in front of her class, pointing at the door and Eliza standing behind her desk crying.
"If you can't stay awake in my lesson then you can leave Eliza. Do you expect to do well in exams by sleeping through them?"
"No."
"NO WHAT?"
"No Miss. I'm sorry, it won't happen again. I didn't get much sleep last night Miss but I promise it won't happen again."
"HOW DO I KNOW IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN? AM I SUPPOSED TO BELIVE YOU WHEN YOU SAY IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN?"
"No Miss."
"THEN YOU WILL GO TO PRINCIPAL GREENE'S OFFICE THIS INSTANT AND WAIT TILL I HAVE FINISHED THIS CLASS AND WE WILL SPEAK ABOUT THIS WITH HIM. UNDERSTAND?"
"Yes Miss."
Eliza picked her things up and made her way to the door and saw me standing there, her eyes pleaded with me as tears streamed down her face. Once she was out the door she closed it behind her; I pulled her to the side.
"Eliza, don't let this hurt you. I don't know what's wrong with Bella today, but she doesn't really mean it. Go find Emmett and tell him to meet Jasper in Jasper's history room at break, then go to Jasper and tell him that Emmett, Bella and I'll be along shortly. I want you to wait in there for us. I need to talk to you."
"Okay Edward. Make sure Bella's alright. I know she didn't mean it, it's not that."
"Will you tell me later?"
"Sure."
Eliza walked of down the hall towards the gym to find Emmett as I opened Bella's classroom door. Her class looked terrified as she smiled at them and carried on her lesson. When she saw me she smiled a wide smile that didn't fit what just happened.
"Hey honey, what are you doing here? It's the middle of the lesson. Aren't you supposed to be teaching?"
"I came to see what you were shouting about."
"Don't worry about that. I dealt with the problem. You can go back to your class."
"No I can't. Look at your class."
Her smile never faded as she looked round the room.
"Yeah. What's wrong with them? They look perfectly fine to me."
No Bella. Really look at them."
She looked round the room again her smile quickly vanishing. Her fingers curled into my shirt as her shoulders dropped.
"What have I done?"
Wrapping my arms around her, she buried her face in my chest as a few tears escaped her eyes.
"Class could you please go into my room and carry on with what you were doing before anything happened or at least sit quietly. I'm sorry if any of you were scared. Bella's not been feeling well today."
None of them answered me as they packed their things up and quickly made their escapes, some giving me small smiles and others just staring at the ground. Once the door had closed behind them I pulled Bella over to her desk and sat her on it. As I pulled away her teary eyes looked up at me.
"What's wrong baby? Why are you acting differently? You just shouted at your best student. You know Eliza's in a bad situation at the minute. I know she hasn't been having any trouble for a while but she's a great girl. What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. My emotions keep getting the better of me."
"Do you want to go home and rest? You weren't well this morning."
"No, it's not that."
"What's wrong then baby?"
"I…"
Eyes on the floor she took several deep breaths.
"Take your time Bella. I'm here."
Her eyes connected with mine as I moved between her legs.
"I'm pregnant."
She's what?!
"What?"
"I'm pregnant Edward. Three weeks, five days. You're going to be a daddy, honey."
"I'm going to be a father?"
"Yeah."
"And you're going to be a momma?"
"Yeah."
"Then you'll be the best momma this worlds ever seen."
I crashed my lips to hers showing her my love. We continued kissing, until the door banged open, revealing Emmett.
"Sorry guys, didn't mean to interrupt your lesson but we've been waiting for you for ten minutes now."
"Shut up Emmett."
I didn't take my eyes away from Bella's as I spoke.
"I will not shut up Edward. You were the one who asked to meet us and you don't even turn up. Stop kissing and tell me why Eliza is in Jasper's room upset."
My head snapped to see him standing in the doorway fuming.
"No."
"No? NO. WHAT'S SO IMPORTANT YOU ARE JUST GOING TO STAND THERE KISSING BELLA?"
"Emmett stop shouting. There is no need to shout. I'll tell you all later but I'm trying to enjoy this moment with my wife."
"What's there to enjoy? The fact that Bella just shouted at her best student?"
"It's not her fault."
"Why? Why isn't it her fault?"
"Because she's pregnant."
"Who cares she's pregna… Wait. What?"
"I'm pregnant Emmett. I really didn't mean to shout at Eliza. I just couldn't stop myself."
"You're pregnant?"
She looked down at her hands that were in mine as she nodded her head.
"Yeah."
"Why didn't you tell me sooner? If I'm going to be an Uncle than I should know. Who else have you told?"
"Only Edward."
"Sweet, second to know. This is awesome."
Same old Emmett. Just as I was thinking he'd grown out of his ways, old Emmett comes barrelling back in.
"When did you find out?"
"Last week. I wasn't feeling well and when Edward was with his parents I went to the hospital. They told me that I was two weeks six days."
"Why didn't you tell me when you first found out baby?"
Her eyes filled with tears as she wrapped an arm around my neck.
"Because, because I didn't want to get my hopes up in case things didn't go well. We've been trying for four months now and I was scared the tests were wrong. My mind didn't want to believe I was pregnant no matter how much my heart begged for it."
"When did you decide that you were pregnant?"
"I guess it was yesterday that I really started believing I am pregnant. I felt sick in the morning and felt the need for chocolate all day. It wasn't until I actually was sick this morning that I knew I was pregnant. I didn't know how to tell you though."
"Well, I know now so there's no need to worry. We're going to have a perfectly healthy baby, whether it's a boy or a girl and you're gonna be an amazing momma."
"And I'll be there to teach your little one how to fight and all the best pranks."
"Emmett you will not teach our baby how to fight. If you say one more thing like that you won't be a part of his or her life. Do you understand me?"
"Why not Bella?"
"Because I said so."
"But…"
"I said no."
"Fine, but I'll still be the best Uncle ever. Certainly better than Jasper."
"As long as you don't teach my baby violence then I'll be glad for you to be there."
"I promise no violence."
"Good."
"When are you going to tell the others?"
"I don't know. I guess we can tell them tonight. We're all going round to Carlisle and Esme's for dinner, why not?"
"Sounds good. I'm so happy for you two. I'll be there for you both if you ever need a babysitter."
"We'll definitely come to you if we need help Emmett. Thanks for your support."
"No problem Bella. That's what family does and this family just keeps getting bigger and bigger by the second."
Emmett looked at the clock as I did and I saw it was 10:45. It was only 10:45 and I had been shocked twice, what with Bella shouting and now Bella being pregnant.
"I think we should go find Jasper and Eliza before the end of break."
"I think you're right Emmett. Let's not keep them waiting any longer. Come on baby and just to let you know Eliza doesn't blame you."
"You sure."
"Yeah. I grabbed her before she went to Principal Greene and told her to go to Jasper. She's not mad at you baby. I think you should tell her why you shouted at her. She'll find out eventually anyway."
"Okay. Let's go."
I helped Bella hop of the desk and steadied her as she started toppling. She'd have to be even more careful when she walks now that she's carrying our baby. Our baby. I can't believe we were having a baby together. I keep telling myself that I don't mind what gender the baby is and I don't, but part of me is hoping it's a girl. She'd look just like her mother, with brown eyes and a blinding smile, but would have my bronze hair.
By the time we got to Jasper's classroom I had an image of what my dream daughter would look like. We both walked into his room to see Eliza sitting behind a desk doing some work and Jasper sat behind his desk marking some work.
They both looked up to see us enter. I gave Bella's waist a squeeze in reassurance as we went into the room with Emmett following behind.
"Eliza I'm so sorry. Can I speak to you a minute?"
Her eyes widened in fear as Bella spoke but she stood up and nodded her head. Bella turned around to me and kissed me quickly before taking Eliza into the corner. Jasper made his way over to Emmett and I.
"Edward what happened?"
"Bella's had a stressful day. She shouted at Eliza in the last period. When I saw shouted, I mean full on shouting. It wasn't her fault. She's was sick this morning but it passed."
"Is she alright now?"
"Yes. She'll be fine. She's just a bit angry at herself that she upset Eliza."
"It is very unlike Bella, I must say. Are you still coming to Esme and Carlisle's tonight?"
"Yeah. We'll be there."
"Good. Esme hasn't seen you in a while."
"I know. I just haven't had much time to do anything other than marking, planning lessons, seeing my parents, sleeping and looking after Bella."
"What's wrong with Bella?"
"She's been a bit depressed recently."
"I hope she feels better soon."
"I think she'll be fine."
Emmett and I exchanged a knowing look. Before Jasper could ask another question Emmett changed the subject and started talking about the holiday's coming up. I looked over to see Bella and Eliza embraced in a hug. Walking over to them, I heard the end of their conversation.
"Congratulations Bella, I'm so happy for you. You'll be a great mom."
"Thanks Eliza. I'm really sorry for shouting at you."
"I understand Bella. I really do. Don't stress about it."
I wrapped an arm around Bella's waist, pulling her to me.
"Eliza can you come to my room at the beginning of lunch please? I need to talk to you about some work."
"Okay, Edward. I'll be there."
"Thanks Eliza and remember if there is anything you need help with you can come to us."
"I know; thanks."
The bell rang signalling the end of break.
"We should be going. You've got a lesson to get to."
"I'll see you later Bella, Edward. Congratulations guys."
"Thank you Eliza."
After collecting her things she left the room quickly, smiling back at us.
"Guys, I'll see you tonight. I've got to get over to the gym."
"We'll see you tonight Emmett. Don't tell anyone."
"I won't, not even Rose will know."
"Know what?"
"Nothing Jasper. You'll find out later."
"Okay then."
"See you tonight Jasper, Emmett."
"See you later Bella, Edward."
We left Jasper to his class and made our way to ours, my arm around Bella's waist. I moved my hand onto her stomach drawing small circles. Her hand moved up onto mine, her fingers interlocking with mine.
"You alright now baby?"
"Yeah. I'll be fine. It was just a moment of stress, don't worry about me."
"I'll always worry about you baby, no matter what and now I have two people to worry about. I love you so much Bella."
"I love you too Edward."
"We're going to celebrate tomorrow night. I'm going to take us to La Bella Italia and have a wonderful meal, and then we'll go back to our apartment and have a nice evening together. How does that sound?"
"Amazing. Why don't we visit your parents before dinner and we can tell them the great news?"
"That's a great idea. They'll be thrilled."
We stopped outside Bella's door and I gave her a quick kiss before going into my room feeling ecstatic.
The lessons passed quickly, with no trouble arising for which I was grateful for. When lunch arrived I waited for Eliza to come along but she never turned up. After fifteen minutes I went to Bella's classroom, to see her sitting behind her desk with a huge stack of books next to her. She looked up at me and smiled a massive smile.
"You know, if work becomes too stressful for you I can help with it. I am after all doing exactly the same as you."
"You don't need to Edward. I'll be fine. All I have to do is read and tick good work. It's not difficult."
"I never said it was. I just said that it could be stressful for you. Never feel bad about asking for help. Everyone needs help every now and then."
"Well, I know who I'll come to if and only if I need help, until then I'm fine."
"Okay. By the way I brought lunch. I figured you'd forgotten this morning so brought some."
"Thanks honey."
"See everyone needs help every now and then."
We ate our lunch together, whilst talking about what we were going to do now we were going to have a baby. At the end of lunch I went back to my classroom to teach my last two classes of the day. When my last few students left the room, I quickly ran round, clearing up and gathering my things before making my way to Bella's classroom.
After she had her room sorted out, we made our way to Bella's Bugatti and drove back to our apartment to get ready for the evening.Strange Behaviour
Three weeks before Christmas
Since we'd got back from our honeymoon, I visited my parents every other weekend; sometimes Bella would come with me and others she told me to go alone.
Bella and I had decided that we wanted to try for children during our honeymoon. We felt that we were fully capable of having children considering we were both 29 and had plenty of money. It had been discovered that Rose and Alice were both infertile. There was nothing to say why they weren't and they were both devastated, especially Rose; they've had around two years though to get to grip with the knowledge of not being able to have children.
Bella was starting to give up on the hopes that she could become pregnant and started to admit to herself that it would never happen.
I know how much she wants to have children and the fact that Rose and Alice can't have children made her even more determined at first. I kept telling her to give it time but she dismissed my words, telling me that 'there was no point saying anything because it wouldn't make a difference.' Hearing her say that saddened me because I don't want her to ever give up on anything she wants.
I woke up after a long nights sleep and climbed from bed careful so as not to disturb Bella. Once ready for work I woke Bella so she could get ready while I made the breakfast.
"Get me some chocolate honey."
"Why, baby?"
"I don't but I need chocolate."
"How about pancakes and chocolate sauce for breakfast then?"
"Sounds amazing."
"Get ready quickly baby. We need to head out in twenty minutes."
"Okay. Love you."
"Love you too baby."
I went into the kitchen and made a quick pancake batter and turned the hob on. I had made six pancakes with what batter there was and drizzled chocolate sauce over three and honey over the other three.
As I made my way over to our bedroom to hurry Bella up or we'd be late. Just outside the bedroom, I heard Bella throwing up. I flung the door open and ran into the bathroom the see my wife leaning over the toilet emptying her stomach.
"What's wrong baby?"
"I don't know. I just feel a little off. I'll be fine in a minute, as long as I have some chocolate."
"You sure you'll be okay?"
"Yes, I think I just moved too quickly or something. Give me a minute to clean myself up a bit. I'll be there in a minute."
"I'll be in our bedroom if you need me baby. Take your time, don't worry if we're late, I'll explain you weren't very well this morning. They won't mind."
"See you in a minute."
"See you in a minute."
I kissed her forehead before leaving the bathroom.
At School
We got to school just in time to set up for our first lesson and Bella seemed like she hadn't been sick. She even ate the pancakes I'd made as well as half a chocolate bar. I mean I know she's slightly skinny but she doesn't need to fatten herself up.
My first class passed with ease as I let my worries leave my mind and concentrated on my students.
As second period got started I heard shouting from Bella's class but it stopped quickly causing me to believe I'd imagined it. Half way through the lesson the shouting began again and I knew I wasn't imagining it this time because my class looked at each other before looking at the back wall.
"Class carry on with your work please. I'll be back in a minute."
"Yes Edward."
I left the door slightly ajar so as to hear any noise coming from my room and made my way to Bella's room. As I approached the shouts got louder and louder. I looked through the window to see Bella standing in front of her class, pointing at the door and Eliza standing behind her desk crying.
"If you can't stay awake in my lesson then you can leave Eliza. Do you expect to do well in exams by sleeping through them?"
"No."
"NO WHAT?"
"No Miss. I'm sorry, it won't happen again. I didn't get much sleep last night Miss but I promise it won't happen again."
"HOW DO I KNOW IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN? AM I SUPPOSED TO BELIVE YOU WHEN YOU SAY IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN?"
"No Miss."
"THEN YOU WILL GO TO PRINCIPAL GREENE'S OFFICE THIS INSTANT AND WAIT TILL I HAVE FINISHED THIS CLASS AND WE WILL SPEAK ABOUT THIS WITH HIM. UNDERSTAND?"
"Yes Miss."
Eliza picked her things up and made her way to the door and saw me standing there, her eyes pleaded with me as tears streamed down her face. Once she was out the door she closed it behind her; I pulled her to the side.
"Eliza, don't let this hurt you. I don't know what's wrong with Bella today, but she doesn't really mean it. Go find Emmett and tell him to meet Jasper in Jasper's history room at break, then go to Jasper and tell him that Emmett, Bella and I'll be along shortly. I want you to wait in there for us. I need to talk to you."
"Okay Edward. Make sure Bella's alright. I know she didn't mean it, it's not that."
"Will you tell me later?"
"Sure."
Eliza walked of down the hall towards the gym to find Emmett as I opened Bella's classroom door. Her class looked terrified as she smiled at them and carried on her lesson. When she saw me she smiled a wide smile that didn't fit what just happened.
"Hey honey, what are you doing here? It's the middle of the lesson. Aren't you supposed to be teaching?"
"I came to see what you were shouting about."
"Don't worry about that. I dealt with the problem. You can go back to your class."
"No I can't. Look at your class."
Her smile never faded as she looked round the room.
"Yeah. What's wrong with them? They look perfectly fine to me."
No Bella. Really look at them."
She looked round the room again her smile quickly vanishing. Her fingers curled into my shirt as her shoulders dropped.
"What have I done?"
Wrapping my arms around her, she buried her face in my chest as a few tears escaped her eyes.
"Class could you please go into my room and carry on with what you were doing before anything happened or at least sit quietly. I'm sorry if any of you were scared. Bella's not been feeling well today."
None of them answered me as they packed their things up and quickly made their escapes, some giving me small smiles and others just staring at the ground. Once the door had closed behind them I pulled Bella over to her desk and sat her on it. As I pulled away her teary eyes looked up at me.
"What's wrong baby? Why are you acting differently? You just shouted at your best student. You know Eliza's in a bad situation at the minute. I know she hasn't been having any trouble for a while but she's a great girl. What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. My emotions keep getting the better of me."
"Do you want to go home and rest? You weren't well this morning."
"No, it's not that."
"What's wrong then baby?"
"I…"
Eyes on the floor she took several deep breaths.
"Take your time Bella. I'm here."
Her eyes connected with mine as I moved between her legs.
"I'm pregnant."
She's what?!
"What?"
"I'm pregnant Edward. Three weeks, five days. You're going to be a daddy, honey."
"I'm going to be a father?"
"Yeah."
"And you're going to be a momma?"
"Yeah."
"Then you'll be the best momma this worlds ever seen."
I crashed my lips to hers showing her my love. We continued kissing, until the door banged open, revealing Emmett.
"Sorry guys, didn't mean to interrupt your lesson but we've been waiting for you for ten minutes now."
"Shut up Emmett."
I didn't take my eyes away from Bella's as I spoke.
"I will not shut up Edward. You were the one who asked to meet us and you don't even turn up. Stop kissing and tell me why Eliza is in Jasper's room upset."
My head snapped to see him standing in the doorway fuming.
"No."
"No? NO. WHAT'S SO IMPORTANT YOU ARE JUST GOING TO STAND THERE KISSING BELLA?"
"Emmett stop shouting. There is no need to shout. I'll tell you all later but I'm trying to enjoy this moment with my wife."
"What's there to enjoy? The fact that Bella just shouted at her best student?"
"It's not her fault."
"Why? Why isn't it her fault?"
"Because she's pregnant."
"Who cares she's pregna… Wait. What?"
"I'm pregnant Emmett. I really didn't mean to shout at Eliza. I just couldn't stop myself."
"You're pregnant?"
She looked down at her hands that were in mine as she nodded her head.
"Yeah."
"Why didn't you tell me sooner? If I'm going to be an Uncle than I should know. Who else have you told?"
"Only Edward."
"Sweet, second to know. This is awesome."
Same old Emmett. Just as I was thinking he'd grown out of his ways, old Emmett comes barrelling back in.
"When did you find out?"
"Last week. I wasn't feeling well and when Edward was with his parents I went to the hospital. They told me that I was two weeks six days."
"Why didn't you tell me when you first found out baby?"
Her eyes filled with tears as she wrapped an arm around my neck.
"Because, because I didn't want to get my hopes up in case things didn't go well. We've been trying for four months now and I was scared the tests were wrong. My mind didn't want to believe I was pregnant no matter how much my heart begged for it."
"When did you decide that you were pregnant?"
"I guess it was yesterday that I really started believing I am pregnant. I felt sick in the morning and felt the need for chocolate all day. It wasn't until I actually was sick this morning that I knew I was pregnant. I didn't know how to tell you though."
"Well, I know now so there's no need to worry. We're going to have a perfectly healthy baby, whether it's a boy or a girl and you're gonna be an amazing momma."
"And I'll be there to teach your little one how to fight and all the best pranks."
"Emmett you will not teach our baby how to fight. If you say one more thing like that you won't be a part of his or her life. Do you understand me?"
"Why not Bella?"
"Because I said so."
"But…"
"I said no."
"Fine, but I'll still be the best Uncle ever. Certainly better than Jasper."
"As long as you don't teach my baby violence then I'll be glad for you to be there."
"I promise no violence."
"Good."
"When are you going to tell the others?"
"I don't know. I guess we can tell them tonight. We're all going round to Carlisle and Esme's for dinner, why not?"
"Sounds good. I'm so happy for you two. I'll be there for you both if you ever need a babysitter."
"We'll definitely come to you if we need help Emmett. Thanks for your support."
"No problem Bella. That's what family does and this family just keeps getting bigger and bigger by the second."
Emmett looked at the clock as I did and I saw it was 10:45. It was only 10:45 and I had been shocked twice, what with Bella shouting and now Bella being pregnant.
"I think we should go find Jasper and Eliza before the end of break."
"I think you're right Emmett. Let's not keep them waiting any longer. Come on baby and just to let you know Eliza doesn't blame you."
"You sure."
"Yeah. I grabbed her before she went to Principal Greene and told her to go to Jasper. She's not mad at you baby. I think you should tell her why you shouted at her. She'll find out eventually anyway."
"Okay. Let's go."
I helped Bella hop of the desk and steadied her as she started toppling. She'd have to be even more careful when she walks now that she's carrying our baby. Our baby. I can't believe we were having a baby together. I keep telling myself that I don't mind what gender the baby is and I don't, but part of me is hoping it's a girl. She'd look just like her mother, with brown eyes and a blinding smile, but would have my bronze hair.
By the time we got to Jasper's classroom I had an image of what my dream daughter would look like. We both walked into his room to see Eliza sitting behind a desk doing some work and Jasper sat behind his desk marking some work.
They both looked up to see us enter. I gave Bella's waist a squeeze in reassurance as we went into the room with Emmett following behind.
"Eliza I'm so sorry. Can I speak to you a minute?"
Her eyes widened in fear as Bella spoke but she stood up and nodded her head. Bella turned around to me and kissed me quickly before taking Eliza into the corner. Jasper made his way over to Emmett and I.
"Edward what happened?"
"Bella's had a stressful day. She shouted at Eliza in the last period. When I saw shouted, I mean full on shouting. It wasn't her fault. She's was sick this morning but it passed."
"Is she alright now?"
"Yes. She'll be fine. She's just a bit angry at herself that she upset Eliza."
"It is very unlike Bella, I must say. Are you still coming to Esme and Carlisle's tonight?"
"Yeah. We'll be there."
"Good. Esme hasn't seen you in a while."
"I know. I just haven't had much time to do anything other than marking, planning lessons, seeing my parents, sleeping and looking after Bella."
"What's wrong with Bella?"
"She's been a bit depressed recently."
"I hope she feels better soon."
"I think she'll be fine."
Emmett and I exchanged a knowing look. Before Jasper could ask another question Emmett changed the subject and started talking about the holiday's coming up. I looked over to see Bella and Eliza embraced in a hug. Walking over to them, I heard the end of their conversation.
"Congratulations Bella, I'm so happy for you. You'll be a great mom."
"Thanks Eliza. I'm really sorry for shouting at you."
"I understand Bella. I really do. Don't stress about it."
I wrapped an arm around Bella's waist, pulling her to me.
"Eliza can you come to my room at the beginning of lunch please? I need to talk to you about some work."
"Okay, Edward. I'll be there."
"Thanks Eliza and remember if there is anything you need help with you can come to us."
"I know; thanks."
The bell rang signalling the end of break.
"We should be going. You've got a lesson to get to."
"I'll see you later Bella, Edward. Congratulations guys."
"Thank you Eliza."
After collecting her things she left the room quickly, smiling back at us.
"Guys, I'll see you tonight. I've got to get over to the gym."
"We'll see you tonight Emmett. Don't tell anyone."
"I won't, not even Rose will know."
"Know what?"
"Nothing Jasper. You'll find out later."
"Okay then."
"See you tonight Jasper, Emmett."
"See you later Bella, Edward."
We left Jasper to his class and made our way to ours, my arm around Bella's waist. I moved my hand onto her stomach drawing small circles. Her hand moved up onto mine, her fingers interlocking with mine.
"You alright now baby?"
"Yeah. I'll be fine. It was just a moment of stress, don't worry about me."
"I'll always worry about you baby, no matter what and now I have two people to worry about. I love you so much Bella."
"I love you too Edward."
"We're going to celebrate tomorrow night. I'm going to take us to La Bella Italia and have a wonderful meal, and then we'll go back to our apartment and have a nice evening together. How does that sound?"
"Amazing. Why don't we visit your parents before dinner and we can tell them the great news?"
"That's a great idea. They'll be thrilled."
We stopped outside Bella's door and I gave her a quick kiss before going into my room feeling ecstatic.
The lessons passed quickly, with no trouble arising for which I was grateful for. When lunch arrived I waited for Eliza to come along but she never turned up. After fifteen minutes I went to Bella's classroom, to see her sitting behind her desk with a huge stack of books next to her. She looked up at me and smiled a massive smile.
"You know, if work becomes too stressful for you I can help with it. I am after all doing exactly the same as you."
"You don't need to Edward. I'll be fine. All I have to do is read and tick good work. It's not difficult."
"I never said it was. I just said that it could be stressful for you. Never feel bad about asking for help. Everyone needs help every now and then."
"Well, I know who I'll come to if and only if I need help, until then I'm fine."
"Okay. By the way I brought lunch. I figured you'd forgotten this morning so brought some."
"Thanks honey."
"See everyone needs help every now and then."
We ate our lunch together, whilst talking about what we were going to do now we were going to have a baby. At the end of lunch I went back to my classroom to teach my last two classes of the day. When my last few students left the room, I quickly ran round, clearing up and gathering my things before making my way to Bella's classroom.
After she had her room sorted out, we made our way to Bella's Bugatti and drove back to our apartment to get ready for the evening.