Early Christmas Surprise

I had arranged with Esme that she'd come over at eleven on the 25th and help with the lunch. A Christmas tree would arrive tomorrow and Bella and I would decorate it throughout the day. Eliza and Olly would be dropped off at half one in the afternoon on Christmas day, not knowing who they were going to be meeting. Bella had confirmed that they were going to be dropped off and not told who they were meeting. We had yet to tell the others of our plan and wanted to leave it till they arrived.

Wednesday morning dawned and I was awoken by Bella tossing and turning in my arms. I was about to wake her up when she ran to the bathroom.

"I'm coming baby."

My hand rested on her stomach as she threw up into the toilet and my other hand reached for a towel. I wrapped it around her back and over her shoulders, in an attempt to keep her warm. She fell back into my lap when she was done, shivering slightly.

"I got you baby. Take your time and then we'll get you warmed up."

"Thanks honey."

"It's okay baby. I'm here for you. Are you alright, other than the morning sickness I mean?"

"Yeah. I'm fine thanks honey, just a little cold."

"I'll get you some clothes baby."

I jumped from the floor and grabbed some warm clothes. Help her into them, I noticed the goose bumps along her arms and legs.

"Why don't you brush your teeth and go lie down again baby? I'll go get you some chocolate and a nice breakfast in bed."

"That would be nice. Thank you honey."

"No problem baby. I love you."

"I love you too."

I pecked her head before going to get dressed myself and going into the kitchen. I had a quick bowl of cereal as some bread toasted and I boiled some water for a cup of coffee. Placing a plate on a tray, I poured a cup of coffee and spread some chocolate across the toast. I carried the tray into the bedroom, where Bella was wrapped in the comforter, leaning against the head board.

"Here you go baby."

"Thanks honey. Come here."

"Okay baby."

I climbed in next to her, kissing her on the lips.

"Eat up baby."

"Mmmmm."

Holding her in my arms, I watched her eating her breakfast, kissing along her shoulder and neck. She went to move the tray off her lap and I went to stand up.

"It's okay honey. Do it later. Stay here."

"Only if you kiss me baby."

"You have to stay here then honey."

"I'll never leave."

Climbing back into the bed, she pulled my lips to hers in a gentle, loving kiss. I pulled her down the bed, laying her head on the pillow. Her hands went into my hair, pulling me closer to her. After a while I slowed the kiss until I was leaning my forehead against hers, my hands running circles on her stomach.

"I love you."

"I love you too baby. Come on baby. I have a surprise for you."

"Really?"

"Yeah. It's an early Christmas present. You'll love it."

"I love everything you get me honey. You know me too well."

"Why wouldn't I know my wife and buy her the world? She's the most adorable, loving, beautiful, woman I've ever seen. You're my life Bella. I love you."

"I love you too Edward, my husband."

Her lips came back to mine as her hand cupped the back of my neck. I ran my hands down her legs, hooking them round my waist. As I massaged the backs of her thighs she moaned into my mouth and undid the buttons of my shirt.

"Not now baby. Later, I promise. Just wait."

"Okay honey. I'll be waiting."

"And so will I baby."

I kissed her once more before pulling her up as she did up the buttons of my shirt.

"Come on baby. Let's go."

"Where is it we're going?"

"Patients baby. The surprise is a little too big to fit in the house."

"Okay honey."

Scooping her into my arms, I carried her to the living room and set her on the couch.

"I'll be back in a minute baby."

I pecked her lips and returned to the bedroom and gathered up as much as I could in a small suitcase and put the rest in other suitcases Esme would bring over for us tomorrow. I carried the small suitcase into the living room and hid it behind the couch as Esme and Carlisle sat in the living room, talking to Bella.

"I'm just going to put some things in the car then we'll head off."

"Okay. Do you want some help?"

"I'm fine baby. Don't worry."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure baby."

I lifted the suitcase and kissed her head before running into the freezing morning air to the car. Placing the case into the back, I turned the engine on to warm the car up. I walked back into the living room to see the others talking.

"Morning Mom, Dad."

"Morning Son. Have a good day. We'll see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow Mom."

I hugged them both and Carlisle looked at me strangely. Winking at Esme I pulled a confused Bella into my arms, taking in her scent.

"Won't we see you later?"

"Not today but we'll definitely see you tomorrow Bella. Don't worry about it. Just enjoy the day."

"Okay. I guess I'll see you two tomorrow then."

"We will. Have a good day."

"You too Esme. Take a rest today. You work too hard."

"I work as hard as I have to. Not all of us have a husband who saved hundreds of people and gained thousands from the President and Duke of Cambridge."

"But he's your son. Whenever you need money he'd give it to you."

"You mean we'd give it to you. My money's yours Bella."

"You earned it."

"Only because of you. You kept me going."

"I love you Bella."

"I love you too Edward. That is why I married you."

"So not for the money."

"No."

"Good."

I pecked her lips, pulling her closer to me.

"Bye mom."

"Bye son. Bye Bella."

"Bye Esme."

I led Bella out to the car, opening the door for her, before climbing in the driver's side. Taking her hand in mine, I kissed the back of it and smiled at Bella.

"Where are we going Edward?"

"Just wait baby. You'll see in a few minutes. It's not far."

"Come on. Can't you just tell me?"

"No baby."

"Do I have to make you sleep on the couch honey? I know it is Christmas tomorrow but I'd do."

"When you find out baby, you won't even think of that thought at any point."

"Nothing will change my mind Edward. You know how stubborn I am."

"I do baby, but I won't tell you. We'll just have to see how stubborn you really are."

"If you're right honey I'll chop off my leg."

"You seem very confidant baby. You don't even know where we are going."

"That doesn't matter."

I turned onto the driveway and began the drive through the trees.

"Close your eyes baby. Don't open them until I say so."

"Fine."

I turned the engine off and climbed from the car. Taking Bella into my arms I helped her out of the car so she was facing the house. Overnight snow had gathered on the room of the house and in the trees. It gave the place a slightly magical feel to it. Wrapping my arms around her waist from behind, I leaned down to her ear.

"Open your eyes baby."

She opened hers eyes, taking in the sight before her.

"Welcome home baby."

I pressed my lips to her shoulder as she turned towards me. Tears clouded her eyes as she looked at me.

"You bought this place."

"Yeah. We need a proper place to live if Olly and Eliza are coming to stay. This is our new home."

She turned back to the house as I pressed my lips to her shoulder again. I scooped her into my arms and walked up the steps of the porch.

"Open the door baby."

Hands shaking, she took the keys from my hand and opened the door.

"It's beautiful."

"It's home. Let me show you around. Starting downstairs."

"Downstairs?"

"I'll show you."

I placed her on the floor, opening the door next to the front door.

"Go on baby."

I took her hand as she descended the stairs.

"This will be Eliza's room. There's a bathroom through that door."

"She'll love it."

"I hope so."

She turned in my arms, kissing my lips.

"Let's go upstairs. You'll love the kitchen."

I led her upstairs and into the living room.

"Esme and Rose helped with the décor throughout the house except for the top floor. I'll tell you why later."

"It's beautiful. It's a home."

I turned her round so she could see the open kitchen.

"Oh my god! This is the kitchen! It's amazing."

"I knew you'd love it. It's equipped with the latest technology. Only the best for you baby."

She picked up the Christmas card from the counter, reading it out loud.

"Merry Christmas my beautiful wife."

Her arms wrapped around my waist as she smiled up at me. She stood on her tip toes and connected her lips to mine.

"I love you honey."

"I love you too baby. This is all for you."

"Thank you."

"Come here baby."

She pulled her lips to mine, tangling her hand into my hair. I lifted her onto the counter, not breaking the kiss and stood between her legs. My hands on her thighs, I traced small circles with my thumbs. A small moan escaped her lips as I slipped my hand between the top of her thighs.

"Come on love; see the rest of the house first."

"Mmmmm."

I helped her hop down from the island, pulling her into my chest.

"This is the dining room. Space for the whole family when they come round."

"One big family."

"You've always wanted a big family baby and now you can have one in your own home."

"Thank you honey."

"It's all for you baby."

"No. It's for us."

"Our home."

She turned her head to look at me, pressing her lips to mine. I led her round to the bathroom and opened the door.

"This bathroom joins to the dining room and the living room with locks on both doors."

Scooping her into my arms, I carried her upstairs as she still found stairs slightly tiring.

"This will be Olly's room."

"It's perfect for him."

"You think he'll like it?"

"I'm certain. He'll love it."

Her lips attached back to mine as her arms wrapped around my neck, pulling me closer to her.

"We'll never get anywhere baby, if you keep kissing me every room. Why don't you look in the other rooms? The Christmas tree is arriving soon."

"We're getting a Christmas tree?"

"I know it's a little late but it is Christmas tomorrow. I'm going to make this the best Christmas ever baby. For you, for me, for Olly and for Eliza."

"It's already the best Christmas."

"It will only get better from here baby. Go look around, but don't go upstairs. I want to show you that later."

"Okay honey. I promise I won't go upstairs."

"Thank you baby. I'll see you in a minute."

"See you in a minute Edward. Give me another kiss before you go."

"Come here baby."

I pulled her to me, lowering my lips to hers.

"I love you Bella."

"Mmmmm, I love you too Edward."

"Have a look around baby."

"Okay honey."

I let go of her waist and ran down the stairs. A van pulled into the drive and I collected the tree off him, setting it up in the living room. Grabbing a box from the back of my car, I noticed Bella coming down the stairs.

"What did you think baby?"

"Amazing. I can't believe you did all this. Thank you honey. I love you."

"I love you baby. How are you feeling?"

"Emotional."

"What about your legs baby? You did a lot of walking yesterday."

"They hurt a little but I'll be fine."

"Come on baby. Why don't we decorate the tree? Then we can get some lunch."

"Okay honey. Can you carry me honey?"

"Always baby."

Swinging her into my arms, I nuzzled my face into hers and walked over to the tree.

"Why don't you do the bottom and I'll do the top baby. This way you can sit on the floor and rest your legs."

"Thank you honey."

After decorating the tree and having a small lunch, I lay with Bella on the couch as she stretched her legs out. I ran my hands up her calves to the back of her knees, massaging her muscles. My lips went to her exposed collar bone as she started unbuttoning my shirt. I made my way up her neck to her lips, pulling her lip between mine. When both our tops were on the floor, she moved her hands to the buttons of my pants.

"Why don't we take this upstairs baby? I can show you our room baby."

"Is that what's on the top floor that you didn't want me to see?"

"I wanted to show you. I wanted to make it special for you. To give you this for the first time in our house in our room, as something special and loving. Don't get me wrong baby, this is special, every time is special, but it's not as special as it could be. Let me take you upstairs and I'll show you how special it can be. Let me give you the best Christmas ever."

Tears filled her eyes as she gazed up at me.

"Thank you, my husband. I love you."

"I love you too baby."

I pulled her up, into my arms, bringing my lips back to hers. Climbing the stairs, I didn't break the kiss once.

"First baby, I want to show you this room. There's nothing in it yet because I thought you might want to help with this room."

I opened the door for her so she could see the bare room.

"This will be our baby's room. Right across the hall from us, so we can be here in an instant. I have a feeling I'll be on night duties at first."

"After carrying this little one round for months, I'm gonna be really tired. You know my mom had several problems when she was pregnant with me."

"Do you want to talk about it baby?"

"Can we talk about it on Friday? It's something I need to talk about but it is Christmas. Let's just enjoy the moment."

"Okay baby. I'm here if you ever want to talk about it. If I can help you with anything baby, I'll do it. Just let me know."

"I will honey. Thank you."

"Come on. I'll show you our room."

I swept her into my arms, pecking her lips.

"Ready baby?"

"Yeah."

Slowly opening the door, I lowered my lips to Bella's neck. A gasp came from Bella's mouth as her hand wound into my hair.

"It's beautiful."

"It's us."

My lips went along her bare shoulder, sucking on her tender skin. Undoing the button on her pants, I slid them down her legs and off her feet.

"You want to try out the new bed baby?"

"Mmmmmmm."

I turned her around in my arms, connecting her lips to mine. Her hands wound into my hair as I walked us to the bed, lowering her to it. Without breaking the kiss, I moved over her, pulling her up the bed, until her head rested over the pillows. Her hands went to the button of my pants, as mine ran through her hair. We made love over and over again, until the sun went down and snow started to fall again.

"I love you baby."

"I love you honey. Thank you."

"It was all for you baby. To please you."

She moaned as I circled her centre with my finger.

"You make me feel this way honey. I will never not want you at any point."

"You want another round baby?"

"Definitely."

Our lips collided in a heart searing kiss, as we came together for the eighth time today.