Learning to Love
Chapter 2
Being back in Forks has been great for me. I'm loving my job, I've been the head of the Pediatric wing for several months now and I've been seeing Mike Newton as well.
He's a really nice guy, we have lots in common and are both workaholics. He runs the family business here in Forks, but occasionally has to go on trips to their other stores in the Midwest. I went with him a few months back to Montana and we had a wonderful romantic weekend. He told me he wanted us to be exclusive that weekend and we have been ever since.
My brothers of course had 'the talk' with him and he promised he'd never hurt me. His parents were wonderful people as well and it was nice that they were friends with my parents as well. We had lots of family dinners together and just fit easily.
I sat and thought about all these things as I ate my breakfast before heading to work. I was working a double today, so I was enjoying the downtime while I had it. The bell dinged on the door and I looked up to see Mike walking in with flowers.
"Hey gorgeous! I wanted to come see you this morning since you've got a double and I'm leaving for Oregon." He smiled and kissed my cheek.
"Thanks Mike, they're beautiful." I smiled.
"They're form my mom's garden, she insisted I bring them." He shrugged. "I was going to buy some, but that upset her for some reason." He smiled.
"Because your mom is a lot like me. She likes the simple things babe. I've told you I don't need you to buy me things. I've got my own money for that." I squeezed his hand.
"I know, but the smile I see when I do." He replied.
"No, the smile is for you. Because I love you." I said before I even thought about it.
"You what?" he asked with a huge smile on his face.
"I love you." I shrugged like it was any other thing.
"Bella, seriously? I mean, this is, WOW! I never expected this so soon! I'm happy, beyond happy. I love you too!" Mike picked me up and kissed me, right as my phone goes off.
"Ugh! And here I thought we'd have a quickie." He whispered in my ear, I slapped his arm and kissed his cheek while answering my phone.
"Hello?" I replied, seeing as it was the hospital number.
"Bella! Get here NOW! Rose just came in she's in labor!" Edward screamed and hung up the phone.
"Shit! I got to go Mike, Rose is on labor." I kissed his cheek and tried to wiggle out of his arms.
"OK, drive careful, breathe babe." He kissed me and told me he'd call me when he landed.
"I will, love you. I'm getting a niece or nephew!" I clapped as we walked outside. I couldn't wait to have kids.
"You'll be the best aunt ever!" he hugged me goodbye and I sped off to the hospital.
I got to the hospital as they were taking her in.
"Bells, they've got to do a C-section! The baby is breach and they can't get it to turn." Edward paced the hallway.
"It's OK, they'll be fine! She's healthy, the babies healthy, just relax!" I hugged my brother.
The rest of the family trickled in and we waited until it was time for Edward to go in.
After about 45 minutes Edward came into the room and presented us with our newest addition, baby Mackenzie. She was absolutely adorable. Strawberry blond hair, blue green eyes and she was tiny at just 6 pounds and 17 inches.
"Bella, we'd like you to be Godmother as well as aunt. And Emmett is going to be Godfather and uncle of course." Edward smiled.
"I'd love to!" I hugged him and asked if I could go see Rose.
"She's still in recovery, they won't let anyone in there until she's awake." He shrugged.
"Edward! I'm the attending pediatrician. I can go see her if I want." I smirked and walked off.
I checked on Rose and she was still out, so I let everyone know and told Edward I'd be back later to check on them since I was working a double.
The past two weeks have been crazy, I've been over to Edwards and Rose's every night after work and then go over and see Mike or comes to my place.
I was so happy for the carefree weekend I had coming up, Mike and I were going to lay in bed all weekend and relax. He'd been on the go for the past month, getting a new store ready for opening in Colorado.
"Bells, why don't you just move in with me? We're committed and you're here more than your place. I'd love to come home to you every night." Mike kissed my neck and whispered in my ear.
"Mike, I'm not ready to move in. I've told you about my last relationship, I WON'T live with anyone until I'm married. I'm sorry." I said with tears in my eyes.
Mike grabbed my hands and made me look at him. "Bells, no reason to apologize. I understand. We'll just have to work on the married part." Mike winked at me before pulling me down to him and making love to me.
We stayed snuggled up all weekend before having to go to his parent's house for Sunday family dinner, with both our families.
"Hey Mike, haven't seen ya in a while." Emmett clapped his back.
"Yeah, this Colorado store is kicking our ass! It's going to be one of our largest stores it's in between Vail and Aspen and we want it open by Thanksgiving. It's one of our biggest weekends and I want to take Bella there for the grand opening." He smiled at my brother who approved.
Dinner was nice, we always had a good time when the families got together and everyone loved spoiling Mackenzie. Mikes mom especially, his sister hated children and men, so the only chance she had was Mike, but didn't push anymore, knowing we were in a serious relationship. She had Mackenzie to spoil now.
Mike dropped me off at my place and kissed me goodnight, he had another early flight tomorrow morning.
I laid in bed that night thinking about how fast Mike and I have moved, and I chalked it up to experience from previous relationships and to being older and truly knowing what we wanted. When he asked me to move in, I was happy knowing he wanted more with me, but made my decision to not live with anyone else until I was married. Granted, people cheat when they're married, but your relationship is in a different place when you don't live together first. I was pleased that he didn't get upset over the fact either, that was another difference, he was very caring, always making sure I was OK, called me when I worked doubles to make sure I was fine, even if he was on a trip. He called one time and I'd told him I was starving but the cafeteria was closed and I had forgotten to bring food with me, so I was eating chips for dinner. An hour later, 30 pizzas, bread and sodas were delivered and the next morning Leah brought coffee and pastries ALL courtesy of Mike. He always did sweet things like that. Had that been Jasper, he'd tell me it sucks and then proceed to tell me where he and his friends went to dinner and what they had. I shook my head and rolled over, sleeping one of the best sleeps I've ever had.
Two days later finds me at my mom's house helping her write invitations for the Annual Hospital Ball. "Bella, are you bringing Mike?" she asked.
"Yes, we'll be there. I'm going to Seattle this weekend with Rose to get our dresses. She's so excited, this is the first time she'll be able to really dress up since having Mackenzie. Mrs. Cope is watching her, Rose is nervous of course, but she's kept her a few hours here and there." I shrugged.
"I'm just glad that everyone is able to go." My mom smile and then gave me a look.
"What mom what did you do?" I sighed.
"Nothing baby, just you know the Whitlock's will be there, right?" she asked seriously.
"Yes mom. I know, and I don't care. I didn't do anything to their son, he did it to me. They were like my second parents, they didn't even call to see how I was. Their loss, not mine." I shrugged.
"I know dear, and I've seen Helen a few times, she's acted like nothing has happened." My mom frowned.
"Well, they've got Alice now. She can't cook, she hates to clean, loves to shop and spend money. Jasper knew what he was getting into with her, with their professions they'll be able to keep up with her spending." I laughed.
"I'm just glad you're happy." She hugged me tight.
"Me too mom, me too." I hugged her back.
AN:
I know, nothing really exciting, but it's coming… PROMISE!
And this will be a short story…
Not a lot of chapters…
Got another one to start on and dedicate… :0)
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