Both Sides of the Story
Chapter 15
BPOV
Jasper has been gone for 8 weeks.
We've been e-mailing and we got to video chat once and I felt bad, because Charlie wasn't here, he was at school.
But they'd been e-mailing each other as well.
Jasper had let us know that things were going well over there and we were happy he was safe.
I'd been so tired lately, but I chalked it up to all the sleepless nights I'd had, since Jasper has been gone.
But this morning, when I woke up, as soon as I sat up, I had to dash for the bathroom.
I was puking my guts out.
I immediately called Carlisle, hoping it wasn't a relapse from before, due to the stress.
He made an appointment for me and told me to come in tomorrow at 10am.
I thanked him and went on with my day.
Emily sent me home after being there an hour and told me to call Carlisle back.
I told her I was fine, I'd go home and sleep, which is what I did, until I heard Charlie calling through the house.
"Mom, mom? Where are you?" he was yelling and then running up the stairs.
"Mom, you O.K.?" he asked walking into my room.
"Yeah, I think it's just the sleepless nights, they're catching up to me." I smiled.
"O.K., well, I'll just make some soup for tonight." he smiled and kissed my forehead before disappearing.
I snuggled back into my bed and the next thing I know, my alarm is going off.
I laid there a few minutes, trying to gauge my stomach, sat up slowly and slipped on my robe.
I went to wake Charlie and headed downstairs.
As soon as the coffee smell hit my nose, I darted for the bathroom.
I sighed as I finished and walked into the kitchen, to see Charlie eating cereal.
"I didn't want to bother you, so I just had this." he shrugged.
"Thanks buddy. I'm going to see Carlisle today, so hopefully I'll feel better soon." I ruffled his hair and grabbed some juice.
"O.K., I'll see you tonight mom." he hugged me and kissed my cheek before leaving for school.
I went upstairs to shower and get ready.
I still had time to kill, so I sent Jasper a quick e-mail to let him know I'd been sick and was going to see Carlisle.
I arrived early and they led me to the waiting area outside of Carlisle's office.
As I was waiting I heard "Bella?" and looked up.
It was Edward.
I jumped up and gave him a huge hug.
"When, what, how?" I asked, shaking my head.
"I just got here, they've got an open position and I really want to be here, I'm not liking being away from my friends and family." he hugged my tighter and kissed my forehead.
"Wait! Where's Alice?" I asked.
"Well, she likes the big city and she's into design, so we called things off. We couldn't see eye to eye on this and it was a major thing. I didn't think I'd WANT to come back, but when I got the offer, I knew." he shrugged.
"Wait! What are you doing here?" he asked.
"Oh, waiting to see your dad. I haven't slept well since Jasper left and I'm afraid I might be having a relapse or something." I explained the whole thing to him.
"So, I guess I get to congratulate you in person on your engagement. I can't believe he finally manned up." Edward chuckled.
"Yeah, it was hard on Charlie at first, but he's better with it now." I shrugged.
"Good! I'm glad you're both here, come on in." Carlisle motioned for us.
"Edward, everything is in order, if you'd like the position. You know the pay and you're welcome to stay with your mother and I until you find a place." Carlisle smiled at Edward and Edward nodded.
"So, Bella, tell me what's been going on?" Carlisle asked.
I explained everything and he took my vitals.
"Bella, I'll need a urine sample and I'm going to draw some blood." he smiled.
"Ugh, I knew it." I sighed and he proceeded to draw the blood first and headed out with Edward so I could use his private bathroom.
I gave the sample and called them back in.
Carlisle smiled and said for us to wait here, he was running to the lab.
I went over to his couch, because I was getting dizzy.
"Bells, you o.k.?" Edward asked.
"Just a little dizzy. I forgot to eat breakfast." I shrugged.
"I'll call for them to bring some juice and a bagel, O.K.?" he smiled.
I just nodded and laid down.
A few minutes later Edward said the food was here.
He helped me sit up and I gobbled down the juice and bagel.
Carlisle walked in with my folder.
"Bells, I ah, have the results." he looked gloomy.
"Do you want Edward here?" he asked.
"Yeah, he's practically family" I shrugged.
Carlisle sat down in front of me.
"Bells, um, you're pregnant." he smiled and Edward was smiling.
Everything around me went black.
I opened my eyes and had to do a double take.
Yep, I was still in Carlisle's office and yep, Edward was still here too, so that meant he had to have told me the truth.
"Carlisle. Really? How?" I asked and then shook my head and him and Edward's lop sided grins.
"I mean, how far along?" I asked.
"Well, I'm guessing about 2 months, but that's only because I know Jasper's been gone, right around that long." he smiled.
"But, I had my period last month and I just started feeling off." I sighed.
"Sometimes it takes a few weeks, sometimes a few months, before a woman knows any signs. As for your period, do you remember what it was like?" he asked.
"Yeah, it was short and light. I just chalked it up to stress, along with the not sleeping." I said.
"Well, the not sleeping could be from stress, but you'll have to start taking it easy. And I think you should hire some extra hands at the shop, you're most likely going to have a rough few months." he smiled.
"Thanks Carlisle, I do appreciate it." I hugged him and Edward goodbye and invited Edward to dinner tonight, he accepted, so I went to the store and bought everything for lasagna.
I arrived home and called the shop, asking Emily if she'd mind opening the rest of the week, just telling her that Carlisle said I needed to rest the next couple of days.
She agreed and by the time the call was finished, Charlie was home.
"Mom, I'm hungry." he called into the kitchen.
"I've got some cookies." I smiled as he ran into the kitchen.
He poured a glass of milk and headed for the T.V.
"Oh, we've got a guest for dinner, so after, go upstairs and shower. Please." I smiled at him.
"Yes, ma'am." he said and was absorbed back to T.V.
Charlie and I were putting the salad together when there was a knock and I asked Charlie to get it, knowing he'd be surprised.
"Uncle Edward!" he shouted.
I heard them messing around and talking, before I called them to dinner.
We had a good time catching up talking about his plans now.
"I see there's a house up the street from you for sale. Know anything about it?" Edward asked.
"Yeah, an older couple lived there, the husband had a heart attack and died, the wife, dies three days later." I told him.
"Wow. How long has it been for sale?" he asked.
"About 6 months." I shrugged.
He said he was calling the realtor tomorrow, he didn't want to live with his parents any longer than he had to.
I hugged him goodnight and went up to bed.
I checked my mail, to see if there was any response from Jasper, but there wasn't, which was weird, but maybe he was on guard tonight, it's happened before.
I snuggled in bed and actually slept.
It'd been two weeks, since I'd heard from Jasper.
I finally got an e-mail today.
"My dearest Bella.
I'm so sorry, we have been out in the field and haven't had anytime to do personal things. We're headed back out to secure a smaller town, so it might be awhile again. I love you and miss you and Charlie dearly. I dropped him a note as well and tell Edward I said 'thanks', he'll know what for. I love you so much! Hugs and kisses!
~J"
I wanted to cry when I read this, but I held it together.
I phones Edward and told him what Jasper had said.
He laughed and told me the e-mail he'd sent to him, telling him he was back and now his new neighbor, and he was looking after us, making sure I didn't work myself to death.
I slapped Edward's arm.
"So, have you told him yet?" he asked.
"No, we haven't had video chat in almost a month and a half. And I can't do it in e-mail.
I am telling the family tonight at Sunday dinner though." I smiled.
"Good, that'll be less stress for you." he hugged me and said goodbye as he left for the hospital.
"Charlie! You ready?" I yelled upstairs.
"Yeah, coming." and he was running.
"Here, carry the pies. Those will be safe." I smiled.
Last time I'd baked for Sunday dinner, I made cookies and he'd eaten 10 of them before we even arrived.
I sat the cookie box in the back seat and smiled at him.
He was getting so big.
He'd had a growth spurt recently and was now towering over me, he was about 5'8 and now even 12 yet.
UGH!
We arrived at Lilly's and Lee's house and were greeted with warm hugs.
After dinner, while we were all talking, I stood up and proceeded to tell everyone the news.
"I knew it! I knew you were pregnant weeks ago. Remember?" Rose squealed.
I looked at her confused.
"I came by the shop and Emily said you were in bathroom, when you came out, your eyes were red and puffy and you smelled like mint!" she shouted.
Ahh…. I did remember.
"How far are you?" Lilly asked.
"2 and a half months." I smiled.
"Oh my God! That means you got pregnant the night of your engagement!" Rose squealed again and I just nodded.
And then the questions started, did I know which room would be the nursery?, would we get married before the baby?, what was I hoping for?, etc…
I told them no on everything, I didn't even know when Jasper was coming home.
They asked if I'd told him yet and I said no, I hadn't had a video chat in months.
And I couldn't put it in an e-mail.
They all agreed.
I was surprised Charlie was happy, he gave me a big hug and said he'd help out more around the house.
The next few months flew by and soon, Charlie was out of school.
I was now 5 months pregnant and still hadn't heard anything from Jasper, I tried not to worry, but it was hard.
I'd hired a few new staff members and put Emily in charge, over all.
The sickness was over, thank goodness, but the cravings were HELL!
I luckily kept my house well stocked, a few times, I called Edward, when I knew he was getting off at like 2 or 3 am, if the craving was that bad and asked him to stop and get me whatever it was.
He'd always laugh and hand me my bag and head home to sleep.
He came over a few times a week to check my blood pressure, since I tended to stress when left alone.
I was about 6 and a half months, when a knock came to the door.
Rose was over having lunch, the boys were with the grandparents.
"Rose, can you get that?" I yelled from the bathroom.
I emerged from the bathroom with two Army men in my living room and Rose crying.
I passed out before they could even speak.
A/N:
Sorry for the cliffy~!
But, It had to be done…
Glad I got to update 2 times this week!
Hopefully I'll get one more out before Thursday!
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