Chapter 5
Paris
BPOV
Edward met us at the hotel and rode to the airport with us to say goodbye.
"I'll see you guys in a couple of months, schools almost finished." Edward said.
"I know, but I'm already missing you and Little E is going to miss you terribly. He's really got
to know you over the past couple weeks, I hope he understands." Bella was stressing.
The kids were in a cab with Emmett and Jasper, so Edward and I could have this little talk.
"I will stay with my parents when I first get back, so you can get yourself and place ready, if we decide
to go through with this." Edward kissed my head.
I sat the entire way to the airport with my head on his shoulder. He kept kissing the top of my head and whispering 2 months is nothing, we've just done 5 years, we can do this!
We finally reached the airport and Edward walked over to the other cab, grabbed up Little E and wrapped his free arm around my waist, walking us as far as he could.
Emmett and Jasper checked our bags and we all went to a deli in the airport and got a light snack.
Edward snapped a picture of Little E and me and then had Jasper snap one of all of us, on his phone, to make the months go by quickly he said.
When it was time for us to go, he kissed Little E and then me, giving me all his passion, tears rolled down our faces and Little E said "Edward, please don't go. We want you to come home with us."
This made us cry even more.
Edward picked up Little E and kissed his head, assuring him he'd be there in a few weeks and he'd call often.
With that, we walked through the gate, turning back often to blow kisses and make sure he wasn't a figment of my imagination.
We got on the plane and I settled Little E and Kelsi into their seats, I then leaned back and closed my eyes, attempting to relax.
The next thing I know, Little E and Kelsi were shaking me, telling me we were landing.
I sat my seat up and made sure the kids were buckled up.
We made our way through the gates, got our luggage and hailed 2 cabs.
Jasper rode with me in one and Emmett took the kids.
In the car, Jasper called Alice to let her know we'd be there in 15 minutes.
When we arrived at the hotel, Rosalie and Alice were waiting for us, they ran up to their men and hugged and kissed them. Alice stopped mid PDA with Jasper, when she saw me tearing up.
She pulled me close and asked what was wrong.
I then realized that we hadn't told her and Rosalie the news.
I asked Emmett and Jasper if they could take the kids and them settled and napping, I needed some girl time, sans shopping, I warned Alice, I needed talk, girl talk!
They took me to a little café and we ordered our coffees and I sat out to tell my story.
I told them everything, from start to finish.
They were both open mouthed at me and then finally smiling.
I on the other hand was crying, my heart was breaking all over again.
As soon as that thought crossed my mind, my phone rang, I looked and Edwards pictures popped up, I quickly opened my phone.
"Bella?" He asked.
"Edward, sorry, I got wrapped up talking with the girls, filling them in on everything and forgot to call you." I was apologizing.
He chuckled lightly "Love, it's o.k., Jasper called, knowing you'd be caught up in everything."
I sighed "Oh, thank goodness. I didn't want to scare you."
We talked for a couple more minutes, then he told me to send his love to Alice and Rose, kissed the phone and said goodbye.
I blushed, because they were staring at me.
"There's the Bella we know and love!" Rosalie chuckled.
"Yes, she looks 100% better, Edward always had that effect on her." Alice agreed.
EPOV
I was waiting for Bella to call, I was getting worried.
Finally, my phone rang, I quickly picked it up.
"Bella?" I said breathlessly.
"No, Jasper. Sorry." he sighed.
"Where is Bella? Is she O.K? She didn't fall did she?" I was panicking.
A chuckle came over the phone "No Edward, she's fine. She realized she hadn't told the girls about you yet, so they're having a girl day, sans shopping, she strictly warned Alice!" Jasper chuckled again.
"Oh, good! I'm glad she's good, I was getting anxious. How's my son? (Wow, I still can't believe it)." I asked.
"Oh, he's good, sleeping, him and Kelsi both. Emmett is on his way to lala land as well…" Jasper chuckled.
"So, when is dinner? I can't wait to surprise her, this ring is burning a hole in my pocket! I called Esme and Carlisle as well, they're going to fly there as well. Charlie would like to be there, but he's got 2 deputies out sick, so he won't be able to make it. But, he sends his well wishes and was actually happy when I called him, of course Carlisle was at his house too. Charlie was never so nice to me before." I was rambling on to Jasper.
"So, dinner, will be on Wednesday night at La Tour d'Argent, it has a view of the Seine River and Notre Dame. We will be on the river side. Her back will be facing the restaurant to give her full view of the Seine." Jasper was smiling.
"I am so happy, you don't even know!" I replied.
"Are you nervous?" Jasper asked.
"Nope, just sad, that it took this long. I've got 5 years to make up for, to her and my son. I can't wait to be called daddy all the time." I sighed again.
"Well, I better go, I'm going to rest a few before the girls get back." Jasper replied.
"Thanks for everything man! I appreciate it!" I replied.
I decided to call Bella, I had to hear her voice.
I called and talked to her for a few minutes, she apologized for not calling and I explained that Jasper did it for her. She was relieved and said she would call me later, after her girl time.
I kissed the phone and told her goodbye.
I fell asleep shortly after talking with Bella and was having the most wonderful dream I'd ever had.
Edward, I'm pregnant!
I was beaming, I couldn't believe my ears, Bella was pregnant and she was going to have my baby, again!
And this time I would be there for everything.
We had a dinner and told our parents.
They were so excited for us.
Esme and Carlisle were going to buy us a house and sell the townhouse they'd bought for Bella.
We had went for our sonogram and found out Bella and I were having twins, I was through the roof, I couldn't contain myself.
RING…RING…
I grabbed my phone "Hello?" I said in a raspy voice.
"Edward?" the voice on the other end questioned.
I sat up in bed, looking at my clock (12:25 a.m.).
"Bella, hi my love!" I replied.
"Sorry, did I wake you?" Bella asked.
"No, that's o.k. I was just studying, I must have dozed off." I replied.
"I just wanted to tell you goodnight and sweet dreams." Bella sighed.
"What's wrong love? You sound upset." Edward asked.
"No, just a little jealous, I guess." her breath caught.
"Why? My love? You are with my family, well, your family too and our beautiful son. I will be joining you soon enough." I replied.
"I know, but I just got news tonight… and I'm kinda jealous!" she was on the verge of tears.
"Tell me love? What's got you so sad?" I kept asking.
Finally she broke down and she was weeping, not upset and sobbing, just weeping.
"Alice and Rose are both pregnant! Within weeks of each other. That was Rose and I the first time around. I so wanted to be pregnant with Alice too… They haven't even told Jasper and Emmett yet, they just took tests this week. Alice thinks she about 3 weeks and Rosalie thinks she's closer to 2 months." Alice sighed loudly.
WOW!!! Kinda creepy I just had a dream about Bella.
"Well my love, we can get started as soon I get back and then you'll only be a couple of months behind." I suggested.
She giggled and I knew she was blushing.
"Edward, you're so silly. We need time to be with each other, to be with Little E and get to know each other. I'll be fine, really." Bella caught her breath.
"Well, I'll let you go, I know you've got classes. I miss you Edward." Bella said.
"Night love!" Edward replied and kissed the phone again.
I shook my head and went to my balcony to get some fresh air.
BPOV
I awoke the next morning to Alice…
"Beeelllllaaaaa!!! Wake up!" she sang.
I groaned and threw a pillow at her.
That made her start jumping on the bed.
About 5 minutes later Little E came in and started with her, they both jumped one last jump and then Little E jumped right on me.
"O.K., .UP!!!" I yelled, I hated to be woke up, but they obviously wanted something.
"Thank goodness Bella! We need to go shopping!" Alice sang.
I gave her the death look. "Alice, you woke me up for shopping!!!" I yelled.
"Bella, calm down, we need to get the children something for Wednesday night and you need a dress, this restaurant is the most exclusive in Paris, hell, the world." Alice chirped.
"O.K., fine. Let me shower and I'll be ready in 30 minutes?" I asked.
"Perfect! I'll go get Anthony breakfast and dressed and we'll get Kelsi ready too." Alice danced out of the room.
"Love you mommy" Little E sang as he followed Alice.
I reached for my cell and chanced a call to Edward, I needed to hear his voice before this trip.
I dialed the number and it rang several times, then his voice mail "You have reached Edward Cullen, please leave a message, I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Have a nice day." BEEP… "hey sweetie, just hoping to hear your voice this morning. Alice is dragging me shopping for some fancy restaurant they want to go to on Wednesday, how I would love to skip it, but I know the wrath of Alice and I can't endure that. Give me a call when you get a chance, good luck on your last finals." I kissed into the phone and snapped it shut.
I got into the shower, letting the hot water run over my skin, relaxing me.
I finished and wrapped the towel around me, walking to my closet, I saw my phone was on the floor.
Hmmm, someone must have called and because it's on vibrate, it landed on the floor.
I opened, 1 new voicemail.
"Hi Love! Sorry I missed you, I was in the shower, I guess that's where you are now, I think I can smell the strawberries from here. If you're going shopping, for a dress I'm guessing, get something in a deep blue, I love that color on you and when I get home, I'll treat you to a night out in Seattle and you can wear it for me. O.K. I miss you Bells, see you soon, counting down the days!" he kissed into the phone and hung up.
I quickly dressed in a summer dress (yellow w/ white polka dots) and yellow sandals and grabbed a white shrug, because you never know.
I walked out into the main area and they all were dressed and waiting.
"We're all going?" I asked.
"Yep! Everyone needs something nice for Wednesday." Alice sang.
"Well, I have one stipulation from your brother., It is that I find a dress in a deep blue color and he'd like little E to have a matching tie." I stated proudly.
We had shopping for 3 hours and had a ton of bags, but not my dress or Alice's dress.
"Alice, the children are exhausted as are the guy and Rosalie, let them go, keep me hostage." I joked.
"O.K., just don't forget to send the car back here for us. We should only be a few more hours." Alice stated. I groaned.
Alice looked at the mall map and found a boutique we'd missed.
We went inside and on the mannequin was the most beautiful dress I'd ever seen.
It was a halter dress, deep blue, ruffles down the front and plunging dangerously low in the back, coming right above the knees. Alice started squealing, once she saw me drooling over this dress.
We got the sales lady and she removed it from the mannequin and I ran to try it on, it was made for me.
Alice brought in a pair of matching blue shoes and it was perfect.
Alice bought a black bubble dress and she looked so adorable in it, opting for black flats, she and Rosalie were telling their men on Wednesday night. They were going to be so happy, especially Jasper, they'd been trying for over a year now and were getting ready to go see a fertility specialist once we returned to the states, if she was close to 3 weeks then it happened right before we left for our trip.
She was glowing, how Jasper couldn't notice, I didn't know.
Alice and I finished in the store and were headed to the car and then I saw Alice stop in from of a French boutique, "Bella, you need to get some nice new undergarments, with Edward back in your life. He'll love some of these things, look, these match you dress." And with that, Alice was off, collecting undergarments for me. $200.00 later, she had a few underwear and a couple of nighties.
I stopped in front if a jewelry store (not something I ever do!) and saw a perfect bracelet, it was simple, a platinum bangle, all I needed for my dress, Edwards earring would go perfect as well.
I walked in and purchased the bracelet with the credit card Carlisle had given me, one of the few times I had used it, as of late, not at all, due to my successful business. Alice smiled, knowing Carlisle would approve of the purchase.
We finally made our way back to the car, went back to the hotel room and crashed ourselves for a few hours.
I was awoke by my phone ringing. I looked at the time, 5 p.m. I knew who it'd be and smiled, picking up my phone.
"Hello?" I asked.
"Bella, Love! I missed you!" Edward exclaimed.
"Hey Edward, how are you?" I asked, smiling so wide I could barely talk.
"I am so much better now that I hear your voice." he answered.
"I have some good news love." he stated.
'Well? Let's have it!" I said, anxiously.
"I sold my flat, the sale will be final in 3 weeks and if I don't want to walk at graduation, I can be home in 4 weeks, instead of 2 months. Cutting our time in half to be together. What do you think?" He asked.
"WOW! You didn't waste anytime, how'd you sell so fast? And as far as the walking with your class, you need to ask your father about that, he might want to watch his protégé walk, after graduating with honors and in half the time from Oxford with a Doctorate." I replied.
"Carlisle was fine with it, he wants us to be happy, so it would all be up to you." he said.
"Well, don't you want to walk?" I asked.
"Not really, no one can be here to watch me, my parents have a medical conference in Japan that weekend and you can't up and leave, Little E will be starting school and I would love to be there for that, his first day, especially since I missed all the other firsts…." he trailed off…
"Yes, please come home in half the time! I need you so bad." I replied.
A/N:
The next chapter will be dedicated to the proposal …
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