Learning to Love

Chapter 9

Everything has been great between Mike and myself. He's been spoiling me with massages, foot rubs, steam baths with roses and candlelight and supportive when I have to work too much.

"Bella, if you're off this weekend I'd like to go out for a romantic dinner." Mike asked while at breakfast.

"I'm sure I can manage." I smiled as I ate my pancakes.

"That'd be great! He smiled.

It's been wonderful these last few weeks. When Mike isn't stressed with opening a new store and when we're not away from each other for days at a time, he's much more relaxed. Like I'm his natural relaxer…

We were a month and a half away from our wedding. Our house was coming along beautifully and my dad had approved a new nurse practitioner a lot earlier than what I thought.

"Bells, I know Mike wants to go on a nice honeymoon and I know you deserve it, but you won't relax or possibly even go, knowing that Sam was the only one here. So I've brought in Tanya Denali. She's highly recommended and comes from Alaska. I think you'll really like her. She's a go getter like you, she's your age and has a 2 year old son named Grayson. She'll be here in 2 weeks and will have an entire month with you so you can honeymoon in peace." My dad smiled.

"Thanks!" I ran and hugged my dad. "Mike will be so excited!" I laughed.

"Mike, knows. Sorry, but he had to get your honeymoon booked, so he's known…" my dad smiled sheepishly at me.

"I can't believe he kept that good of a secret from me." I shook my head.

I left work that day feeling great, happy that we'd be able to relax.

I went to Mike's house and made dinner, knowing he'd be home shortly.

"Hey babe. Good day at work?" I smiled.

"Yeah, busy. Everyone wants to go camping." He kissed my neck.

"So, about our honeymoon, looks like we're going to have to postpone it until dad hires someone." I sighed.

"But your dad did…" he stopped and turned me around to see the big smile on my face.

"Don't worry, I wasn't mad. I thought it was actually sweet of you to work with my dad on this." I kissed him lightly.

"Really? Good. Because I want this to be the best vacation we ever take." He smiled.

I finished dinner and we sat down to eat.

"I've been thinking. How about if on our honeymoon we try and start a family?" I looked up to see Mike's huge smile and nodding head.

"Yes! Sounds like a great plan, lots of bed time… I hope the beds are comfy." He wiggled his eyebrows.

"Me too! Well, I threw away my last pack of birth control, so by that time we should be good to go." I shrugged.

The next few weeks flew by. I was training Tanya, who fit in very well. She was funny, beautiful and her son was adorable. She was sending him to Emily's daycare and she'd watch him when Tanya had crazy shifts as well. I did try to give her and Sam the better hours, they had kids, I didn't… Yet!

Thus weekend, we were all on call as by some miracle there weren't any children in the hospital, so Mike and I were having a cookout at his house.

Rose and Edward were taking care of desserts, Sam and Emily were bringing the chips and sides, Mike and I were taking care of the meat and Emmett was bringing the drinks and Tanya was bringing music. We'd told our parents just to bring themselves, they usually hosted everything, so we gave them the day off.

"Bells, are you trying to play match maker?" Mike smiled at me.

"Me? No, why would I do that?" I smiled.

"You're too transparent. You called Emmett and told him to be on his best behavior." Mike snickered.

"Duh! There's going to be kids here Mike. You know how loud and foul mouthed he can be. He'd walk through the door yelling 'what's up bitches' if I didn't say anything." I laughed.

"Ahhhh, true." Mike slapped my ass as he walked to answer the door.

Soon everyone was there and I introduced Tanya and her son to everyone. I saw Emmett take interest, but he was stalling, I knew it wasn't about kids, he loved kids and was playing with Sam and his gang, they were trying to get Grayson to come play, but he was being shy, except with me, since he knew me and Emily.

We all had a great day and by the end Emmett and Tanya were swapping phone numbers. My work was done.

Rose was upset she still had some baby wright to lose but I didn't care (baby Carson Anthony Cullen) was worth it, she'd look fabulous in a paper bag.

We'd picked out the perfect dress for her as well, everything was done, the cake, food, officiate and all the little things were finished.

All we had to do was wait for our big day.

I was a nervous wreck, I didn't think the day was ever going to get here.

We've had so many ups and downs, but in 2 weeks, I'll be Mrs. Newton.

AN:

I'm going to do a short outtake on Alice's thoughts on her cheating with Jasper…

I hope you enjoyed this…

Next regular chapter will be WEDDING…

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