Chapter: A Beautiful Family
A/N: so Shout out to MMtyler for reminding me of Bella's pregnancy timeline! It's so hard to keep up sometimes! In the former chapter Bella is 2 months pregnant not one. So in this chapter Bella will be 7 months pregnant at the start of this chapter!
The wind blew a salty breeze as Bella licked her lips. Tiny particles of salt and water lay against her skin. She looked out into the distance as her Family played touch football on the beach. The women in her family were of course in the kitchen cooking up a storm. Bella wasn't allowed in the kitchen, her only job was to rest. It was bad enough Paul had compromised on her job. She was now 7 months pregnant and she couldn't be happier. It seemed everything in her life had settled. In a few hours, her father and mother would be getting married. She accepted Sue as her mother in every way. However, something was lying in her heart. She once told herself she would never see or talk to her biological mother ever again. not for the hell, she had put her and Charlie through. But… with Bella comes to know Jesus, she realizes that forgiveness isn't a weakness. Forgiveness was freedom. It didn't mean she had to become best friends with her biological mother but she did need to let it go. It wouldn't fix it overnight but it was a start. That also included letting go of the trauma she had faced. Before her pregnancy progressed she had begun teaching the girls in the family self-defense. When her pregnancy was over she would start it back up. speaking of pregnancy, she was now the face of Vogue's maternity, cover. The first-ever. Her family did the makeup to cover her scars but the magazine had sold millions. It opened the door for other opportunities, alongside being the face for her husband's new brand of maternity clothes. He prefers her naked but Bella argued that she couldn't be naked all the time. He shrugged and started designing maternity clothes that were sexy and yet comfortable. Plus they adjusted to the body, so pregnant women could wear them at any trimester.
Being pregnant and already having two kids made Bella think. She couldn't be a mother and resent her own. It wasn't healthy.
With a sigh, she began to write.
…
Renee Higginbottom was many things and made many mistakes. She regretted many things but the one thing she regretted the most was hurting her family.
She once had a loving husband and a beautiful daughter. But her own mistakes cost her dearly.
So here she was serving the eighth year of her ten-year sentence. She stayed quiet and to herself.
She didn't think about the outside world because she had nothing to return to.
"rec time! outside ladies!" the guard shouted.
Renee stood with the other inmates and headed outside. The sun was shining and it was warm.
She sat on a bench and ignored the other women around her.
"mail call!" a guard called.
Renee ignored that too. She never received any mail.
"Higginbottom! Mail!" a guard called.
Renee did a double take.
Mail? For her?
With hesitant, steps, Renee took the letter.
The address was from Jamaica? Who in the world was writing her from Jamaica?
Her heart stopped when she read who the sender was.
Isabella lahote Ferguson.
There was no way this letter was from her daughter. It had been 8 years. Was she writing to say how much she hated her?
Renee shook her head.
She couldn't open this letter. Not here, not now.
Three days later, as she lay in the dark confines of her cell, she opened the letter. The glow of the moon shining over the words her one and only daughter wrote.
Dear mom,
I honestly have no idea what to say. it's been a long eight years. I guess I should catch you up to speed. I'm married, to a wonderful husband. I have two children and a third on the way. Yep, you're a grandma. Like, I said really have no clue what to say. but I guess I'll start with this. You hurt me. you really hurt me, Mom. But I know that you hurt yourself. I know you beat yourself up every day, you probably feel guilty and shamed. And I guess I want to tell you, .. I forgive you. I forgive you for the hurt and pain you put me and Dad through. I pray that you find forgiveness for yourself. When you get your life back, you find a purpose and a reason for living. And maybe just maybe we can touch base. You're still my mom…and…I miss you.
Love our daughter,
Isabella lahote Ferguson.
Renee cried.
….
Bella cried tears of joy as her father dipped Sue to kiss her. pastor weber stood between them on the warm Jamaican sand.
Their friends and family cheered as they threw flowers at the newlywed couple. Everyone then followed them to the reception.
She, however, stayed behind to talk to pastor weber. Paul wrapped an arm around her waist as they stood before the man.
"Paul, Bella it's so nice to see you both well. " pastor weber greeted.
"we're doing really good." Paul complimented. " we just wanted to thank you for your help."
Pastor Weber shook his head.
"don't thank me. thank Jesus. I was just the vessel. Feel free to contact me anytime. Both of you should come to see me whenever you come to the States."
With that said, he hugged Paul and gave Bella a gentle pat making his way to the reception. Even though she knew many of the men in her life would not hurt her, Bella still had problems with touch when it wasn't Paul or Brady. But she pushed through every day.
As Bella and Paul made their way towards the reception, Paul stopped and smirked.
"look over there kitten." He gestured.
Bella followed his eyes and gasped, covering her mouth with her hand.
"no way…" she exclaimed.
Paul shook his head. "well, it's about time."
Standing farther down the beach, was Rachel and Julian Junior. Both of them are in a heated makeout session.
"wait you knew?" Bella asked.
"Those two have been circling each other for the past two months. I'm glad Rachel has somebody now. She deserves it and so does Julian."
Paul rested his hand on her swollen belly. A kick was felt and both parents smiled.
"our little cub is becoming restless," Bella commented.
"he's going to be a karate master."
Bella rolled her eyes.
"of course, you would think that. Come on master paul, im hungry."
"as you wish my queen."
…..
Bella watched her parents dance lovingly as she stuffed her face. she was caught off guard when the dance was over and her father was heading her way.
"care for a father-daughter dance bells?"
She felt her eyes well with tears.
"of course Dad."
….
Bella's pregnancy nine months:
" alright izzy one last picture!" Hailey, their family photographer cheered.
Bella posed, for her last photo for OK magazine. Hailey was their cousin and a liaison for the magazine.
The theme was spring and she was covered In flowers.
"Alright, we're done!"
Rachel appeared from the side with water, snacks, and a letter in her hand. Bella was quick to cover her mouth from the smell. Ever since she transformed into her tiger form, her senses had become stronger. She could smell the vampire scent a mile away.
"ugh rach.." she gagaed.
"I know and im sorry. I didn't want to give this to you but Paul said to give you the option!"
"well Paul's not here, he's in La Push working! Get it away please…" Bella groaned "Just read the letter aloud to me."
"Well, speaking of la push, when do you think you'll come back?"
"Probably a few months after the baby's born. La Push will always be my home. Now hurry up and read the letter before I puke."
Rachel gave her an apologetic look and read.
"dear Bella, it's Demetri. I hope this letter finds you well. I will keep this letter brief. I just wanted to thank you for keeping me alive and having my back. Because of you, I am still living, if you believe in that and I have a new pair of legs. Who knew vampire venom could seal a leg transplant? It has Dr. Veggie very excited. I for one am sick of his questions. Anyway, I just wanted to extend my gratitude. You have my eternal loyalty. If you ever need me I will be here. By the way, I am kicking Edward's butt every day in your honor.
Your comarde, Demetri volturi."
Bella felt herself laugh, as Rachel read the letter. Leave it to Demetri to find some joy out of tormenting Edward. She'd probably never see the man again but his gratitude was appreciated.
She turned to tell Rachel something but felt a gush between her legs.
Hailey was next to her in a flash.
"ooo! Here we go! Rachel calls Paul. He better be on that plane! I don't know why he left anyway." Hailey growled.
Rachel snapped and growled back.
"the pack needed him!"
"and his nine-month pregnant wife didn't! He's our king!"
"He was our pack before you –"
"EVERYONE SHUT UP!" Bella ordered, "Rachel call Paul and Hailey get me to my room!"
The women shut their mouths and followed orders.
…..
Bella took slow steady breaths. She wasn't ready to give birth yet, she wasn't in pain and there was no way she could give birth without Paul present.
Her bedroom door opened to reveal Brady and Lila. Her little girl was now walking and babbling, it brought tears to her eyes.
Brady himself had improved as well. His hair was longer and his stutter was minimal. He seemed so happy.
"mamma!" Brady greets her. " how ya feeling? Anything I can do for you?"
"Nothing right now honey. Just waiting on your father."
"want to watch a movie?" Brady asked,
"Yes! That would be a perfect distraction!"
Three hours and two movies later, Bella was groaning and Paul was hopping over her balcony.
"kitten?" he called
"Paul?! I am so glad to see you! how did you get here so fast?"
"military-grade jet. We have plenty of connections kitten. How are you feeling?"
"well last time Stephanie checked, I was only three centimeters dilated."
Paul hummed, he was quick to kiss her and then cupped the back of Brady's neck.
"good job son."
Brady leaned into his father's touch, his wolf preening with pride.
Paul then gently kissed Lila's forehead, as she slept.
For now, the family sat in peace.
….
five hours later, that peace was filled with painful pants.
Stephanie was between Bella's legs. She wasn't an obstetrician but she was experienced enough. Bela didn't have the capacity to trust anyone else right now.
"alright, daughter. Its time to push. Let's do this.."
After thirty minutes of pushing, a cry was heard in the room. outside Bella's balcony, a horn was blown and music was heard.
"What is that?" Bella asked tiredly as Stephanie cleaned her newborn child.
"it's the family, they're celebrating," Paul told her as he peeked out the curtain.
"you're not gonna do the lion king move are you?" Bella asked.
"I might kitten. I just might." Paul chuckled.
"alright, your cub is ready," Stephanie said as she brought the whimpering child to Bella's chest.
Both Bella and Paul held their breath, as Stephanie revealed a pale baby with black hair and violet eyes.
And when the new parents saw what was under the blanket they laughed.
"go present our baby to the family and then I want our baby back."
"of course my queen."
Paul picked up his newborn cub and stepped out onto the balcony. The whole clan was waiting. His father is in the very front, a bright smile on his face.
"Ma famille, c'est avec grand honneur, je vous présente mon troisième-né, Charles Julian Lahote Ferguson!" My family, it with great honor, i present to you my thirdborn, charles julian lahote ferguson
The family cheered and the celebrating continued.
Paul went back inside and laid his son, on his wife's chest. They both fell asleep quickly. Brady snuck back in with Lila and sat at his father's feet.
"is it a little brother or sister?" Brady whispered
"A little brother. Now you have two people looking up to you son. "Paul explained. As he put a hand on Brady's shoulder.
Brady was silent as she leaned his head in Paul's lap.
"I'm glad you guys are my family," Brady whispered.
Paul picked up Lila and held her close as he ran his hands through Brady's hair.
"and I'm blessed to be your father's son. Always."
Before Paul was ambushed by his in-laws and family, a thought came to mind.
He had once been a lonely child without a family. No one to call home. And yet here was now, three children and blessed beyond measure.
All he could do was thank Jesus for his blessings. No matter how dark life seemed there was always a light at the end of the tunnel.
The end.
A/N: thank you everyone for your reviews! Your likes and favorites! I appreciate you guys so much! I think our next pairing might be Sam/ Bella or Quil/ Bella. We will see! Let me know what you think! Love you all and Jesus bless you!