BELLA
It was mine and Edward's anniversary; we were on our way to the cottage to spend the day by ourselves. I noticed Renesmee was extremely giddy that morning and I was extremely curious as to why. She wouldn't tell me though so I resorted to asking about it later. Of course I didn't need to, the minute we reached the cottage I saw the white piece of paper taped to the door.
Hi mom, hi dad, its Ness and Eddie, we wanted to get you something for your anniversary but we really couldn't think of anything to buy you. So… we decided that since you spend your day here that we would place surprises all around the cottage. Keep an eye out, leave your room until last!
Love Nessie and Eddie xxxxx
P.S. Call us when you get this.
The P.S. was crossed out and Eddie's handwriting was written next to Renesmee's.
No don't bother. Have fun.
Edward and I laughed and I unlocked the door and walked in. We walked over to the kitchen first, as it was only on the left as you walked in. There was a pink piece of paper, it was decorated with hearts and stars, as well as Renesmee's neat calligraphy handwriting.
Dad, remember making me eggs in this kitchen when I was little? I remember it being the highlight of most of my days. Your eggs are amazing!
Edward laughed to himself and we turned to the living room area of the cottage.
Happy Anniversary, we love love love love you!
Was written in Eddie's handwriting, I smiled widely putting the note down and picking another up.
Thank you for being the best parents in the world, you have no idea how much you mean to us.
Renesmee had written.
"Oh Edward I'm going to cry at this rate," I said to him, he chuckled and kissed my shoulder. "How did we get so lucky to have them?" I asked putting the note down and turning to him.
"I could say the same thing about you. I have no idea." I smiled, abruptly aware how lucky I felt to have my children and my husband.
"Oh!" I gasped. "I need to ring them," I said reaching for the phone.
"Wait let's see our room first," he said leading me to the white bedroom that was similar to the one we spent our honeymoon in. As we opened the door I gasped. There was millions of red petals everywhere, there were two giant bears sitting on our bed. We both laughed at the fact they had fangs.
"Clever. Bet that was Eddie's idea," Edward laughed picking up the card that had Mom and Dad written perfectly on the envelope. He ripped the envelope open and handed me the card. The front was floral and beautiful. I opened it to once again see Renesmee's beautiful handwriting.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Happy 7th Anniversary. I know the past has been hard on you but you stuck through it, Eddie and I only wish we could be as strong as you two. We love you so much we could never convey it enough.
Have a great day because you really have deserved it.
Love, Renesmee and Edward 'the third' xxxxxx
P.S. if you're wondering why everything is in my handwriting, it's because mine is much neater than Eddie's. Hehe.
I laughed at the last part and the fact 'the third' was the only part scrawled in Eddie's writing. I imagined Renesmee's reaction after he had done that, she would have moaned that he ruined the consistency of the card; I laughed to myself and reached for the phone before Edward could stop me. I dialled Renesmee's cell, I knew she was the most likely to pick up.
"Hello?" she answered.
"Thank you," I said, my voice breaking with emotion.
"You're welcome!" she said happily.
"I love you so much Renesmee," I whispered, I couldn't tell my daughter how much I loved her, there just weren't any words.
"I love you too momma," she said to me
"Can I talk to your brother please?" I asked.
"Sure," she said and I heard her run out her bedroom to her brothers.
"Its mom," I heard her tell him as she handed him the phone.
"Hey mom, like our little surprise?" my sons voice filled my mind and I smiled.
"Oh yes! Thank you so much for what you and Renesmee did at the cottage, I love it," I told him.
"You're welcome momma. Go have fun, that's what you're there for," he said, I laughed slightly.
"I love you," I said.
"Love you too," he answered. Edward nudged my side and looked at me expectantly as if he wanted to say thank you.
"Your dad says thank you too."
"Tell him he's welcome. We'll see you tomorrow," Eddie said.
"Bye," I said with a giggle, I couldn't help it, Edward had his arms around me, trailing kisses up my shoulder and neck. I hung up as quickly as I could and threw my arms around him, he moaned appreciatively and we fell on to the bed.
Before I knew it, my anniversary was over. In fact the summer was nearly over. Time had gone so fast and it was fast approaching Renesmee's birthday. I was glad that I had successfully convinced my family to ignore my birthday; I didn't want another celebration when I didn't even look twenty six. I sighed in relief when they agreed, Alice looked upset but I reminded her that she had Renesmee's to deal with. But before her birthday I had a few things to do.
As we had promised on Eddie's a few months ago we were giving Renesmee a car; which also meant I needed to get the paper work to go with it. I was planning another trip to see J Jenks in order to sort the paper work out. He had been delighted that I had come to see him about Eddie's licence the last time. I was pretty sure he was expecting Jasper to show up but I was definitely not letting Jasper scare the man to death.
"Can I help you?" the lady behind the desk asked.
"I'm here to see Mr Scott." I answered.
"Do you have an appointment?" she asked in a bored tone without even looking up.
"No, I'm Bella Cullen," I told her.
"Oh! Yes okay, go straight in," she said perking up slightly when she heard my name. I walked away from her and knocked on the office door.
"I don't have an appointment for another ten minutes what do you want?" he asked from the other side of the door. I opened it and made sure I smiled at him.
"Hey J its Bella," I said.
"Oh!" he said snapping out of his bad mood.
"I'm sorry, am I disturbing you?" I asked.
"No no! Come in," he said hurriedly trying to tidy his desk. "How can I help you?" he asked.
"I need papers," I replied.
"Again? Sure. What do you need?" he asked.
"I need a birth certificate and a driving license," I told him.
"Sure sure. Picture please? When do you want the birthdate?" he asked.
"September 10th 1997," I replied and handed him the latest picture of Renesmee.
"She's beautiful," he said smiling at it.
"Thank you," I replied.
"What's the name?"
"Renesmee Carlie Cullen," I answered.
"How do you spell that please?" he asked. I spelt Renesmee's name and waited.
"Thank you, Parents names?" he asked although I'm pretty sure he knew who her parents were.
"Edward and Isabella Cullen," I replied, he nodded.
"And when do you want them by?"
"I need them before September the tenth," I answered.
"Not a problem." He answered and scribbled something on his paper. I went into my purse to collect the money I had brought. I placed it on the table. "Thank you," he said picking up the money and counting it. "Bella, this is too much, you know I normally accept the other half on delivery," he said as I walked away from the desk.
"You know me J, money isn't a problem, just give me a call when you have the things I need." I said turning to smile at him before I left.
I had the papers before September even got here; I kept them safe in my room for Renesmee's birthday. Edward was already teaching her how to drive so at least she'd be able to drive her car the day she got it.
By the time it was September Renesmee, Chantelle and Chloe were back in school. Eddie also decided to join Renesmee and Chloe's grade so he could spend more time with Chloe. She wasn't at our house as much as she used to be. I sort of felt bad for her; although she loved her mom she also loved us. I related to her in that way, if I could I would have stayed at Edward's every night but of course he stayed at mine so it wasn't so bad. Eddie knew that Edward used to sneak into my room at night so I was astounded that he hadn't tried it yet.
I lightly knocked on my son's door.
"Come in," he said, I walked in to see him sitting at his desk.
"Whatcha doing?" I asked walking over to him.
"Homework. I didn't realise how much time high school actually took up." he laughed. I smiled at him.
"Do you like it?" I asked, perching on the edge of his desk. He nodded.
"Yeah it's pretty cool. Although a lot of people stare at me, Chloe says its cause people think I'm hot. Which I think is hilarious but Chloe doesn't like it much," he laughed.
"Just keep reminding her you love her and she'll be fine," I assured him. He nodded but didn't say anything. "So why are you here?" I asked him, he looked up at me confused. "Your dad stayed at mine nearly every night. Why don't you stay at hers? Her mom won't know," I suggested.
"Well… yeah... I knew that but… are you sure that's okay with you guys?" he asked nervously, I reached out and threaded my hand in his soft hair.
"Go sleep with your girl Eddie," I laughed and stood up from the desk. "I'll see you tomorrow. Don't be late for school!" I told him, his perfect face lit up as if I just told him he won the lottery.
"Thanks mom," he said pulling me into a quick hug, I laughed and squeezed him lightly.
"Go before I change my mind," I laughed. He pulled away and grinned at me before he ran out his room and down the stairs. I walked slowly out his room and looked briefly in Renesmee's. She and Jacob were fast asleep curled into each other; I smiled before closing the door and walking into my room.
Edward was lying on our bed reading Wuthering Heights. I raised my eyebrows at him and he turned to smile at me. His smile made me catch my breath. I walked as seductively as I could over to him, gripping the top of the book and pulling it out of his hands before I threw it on the floor.
"Hey I was reading that," he moaned as I climbed onto the bed and straddled his waist. I raised my eyebrows at him, questioning what he wanted more. He knew what I was suggesting; he just laughed before gripping my waist and throwing me onto my back. He then hovered over me and attacked me with kisses.