Sophie's POV
It was a miracle to find out that I could in fact drink blood. The baby was just being a picky eater. I wish I thought of that sooner. Even though I've been drinking the blood that I needed, I still looked bad. Not as bad as before but I still resembled a walking skeleton with paper thin skin. Bella looked skinny also, but at least her coloring and health was better than mine.
I have gotten bigger in the span of two days. Two days I have been able to finally drink blood. Alex was with me throughout this whole process.
It was unspoken between us but I feel that I will give birth any day now. Bella probably will give birth soon as well.
True to his word, Paul has gone every night to meet up with Sam. He hasn't told me, or anyone for that matter, what has been discussed. Just that Sam wants to continue knowing about our condition. He's more than likely planning on killing the babies once they are out of me and Bella. That's not going to happen. They won't be able to hurt Renesmee because Jacob imprints on her. I'm hoping that since they can't hurt her then they won't hurt mine.
I wish I knew if it was a boy or girl. Not knowing the gender was killing me.
My thoughts are interrupted when I'm welcomed by the sight of Alex and Irina. Irina has been very protective over me. I'm starting to feel that she's more protective than Kate and Tanya. She's been standing behind me on my decision to keep the baby. I was glad that she was here. Now there was no way that the Volturi would find out about the children. "Here you go." I smile at her kindly as I take the cup out of her outstretched hand.
"Thanks." I start drinking and feel the movement inside me, and I start to relax. I look at Alex and ponder for a second.
"How much more?" I ask him. How much more B- blood do we have in the house? This blood type was already rare as it is. It's a miracle that Carlisle even had any on hand. I was worried because in the span of two days, I've already had 20 bags of blood. The baby was thirsty from the lack of nutrients. I was honestly surprised Carlisle even had more than 10 bags of B- blood.
Alex sighs and his brows crease. He doesn't need to say anything on the matter. We both know that there isn't a lot left for me. Paul apparently asked Sam if Carlisle could get some supplies to help me. Sam denied it of course. I was a sitting duck at this point.
"A few," he replies.
"How much is a few Alex?"
Worry flashes into his eyes.
"About five more." I nod at his answer. I probably would be finished with the bags by morning. I glance at the clock. 2 pm. Not much time left.
"We'll make it work. If we have to give the blood to you in increments then we will," says Irina. I nod but don't say anything.
I continue to drink when Edward walks in with Bella.
"Hey. How are you feeling?" he asks me.
I smile up at my brother tiredly. "Ok. Tired. Same old, same old." I look over and notice how Bella looks sad. Depressed almost. She silently drinks her blood on the couch beside me. "You ok, Bella?"
She sighs. "Called Charlie a couple of minutes ago."
I look at her in pity. I knew this was hard on her. She would have to cease contact with her family and friends when she becomes a vampire. I know this is killing her. I kind of feel guilty because while she is losing everyone, I get to keep all of my loved one. Everyone are already vampires so I don't have to worry about losing people.
"I'm sorry."
Bella shakes her head and gives me a small smile. "Don't be. I'll be fine. I knew that this would happen sooner or later." Bella continues to drink and groans.
"Here." Edward helps prop her up and situates a pillow so that she can get comfortable.
"Thanks. Sorry that I look so hideous," she tells him.
"You look hideous? Please. I look like a freaking zombie compared to you. I wish I looked like you," I tried to joke. My attempt to lighten the mood didn't seem to work. I just received small smiles in return. I huff and continue to drink from my cup.
Edward shakes his head. "No, I'm the one that should be apologizing," he tells Bella. "I've been scared about losing you that I haven't been thinking about how to help you."
"I know. It'll work out you know. I'm going to survive and become a vampire after giving birth. Sophie confirmed it too."
Edward looks over at me. I nod my head at him. "It's true. She does make it. But it's not pretty. I'm hoping that by you drinking this blood as much as you have been will help to give you a more smoother birthing process."
I sigh and notice Edward looking at Bella. "What did you just say," he asks her in a puzzled tone.
She looks at him confused. "What? I didn't say anything." Edward looks puzzled and gets on his knees in front of her. Guess he's hearing Renesmee's thoughts.
"What are you thinking about right now?" Bella looks even more confused.
"Nothing. Edward, what's going on?" Edward tilts his head and places his hands on Bella's stomach.
"It...the baby likes the sound of your voice," he breathes out mesmerized. I feel a small smile etching onto my face.
"Wait, you can hear him?" Bella shouts in astonishment. She then winces.
"Shhh. You startled him. He's happy," Edward says incredulously.
Bella grins and rubs her stomach. "Well of course you are. Of course you're happy. How can you not be? You are so loved," she croons at her tummy.
"This is amazing. I thought it...he was like me. A monster. But he's not. He's a lot like you. Good and pure. He feels sorry about hurting you."
"Don't be. You are ok. We will see you soon," Bella reassures the baby. "Wait." Bella turns her head to me. "Sophie, you know the gender of the baby?"
I smile while continuing to drink. "Yes," I say simply.
"Well? Is it a boy or a girl?" she asks me.
I grin at her in reply. "Where's the fun in me telling you? I think a nice surprise is in order." Bella grumbles and gives me a look. I just laugh at her expression.
"Boy or girl, I love you so much," she tells her swollen belly lovingly.
I smile and wince at a kick to my side. The baby is getting stronger.
A noise soon interrupts our conversation. I hear a commotion coming from the stairs and look over in time to see Jacob coming into the room with Paul right on his heels.
"You knew that they would be coming," exclaims Jacob as he walks over to us.
"Sam mentioned that they might come to talk but I didn't know any specific details." Paul just shrugs his shoulder.
"You are a terrible liar Paul Lahote," Jacob hisses at him.
"What's going on?" I ask them.
"Jared came over to talk. He brought Colin and Brady with him." Colin and Brady. The newest members to the pack. They were in the books but not in the movies really.
Jacob glances at Edward. "They just wanted to talk. No attack on the horizon right now."
Edward nods. "Yes. I heard most of it."
Paul looks around the room. "What did we miss?" For once Paul doesn't try to sit beside me. Fine with me.
"Edward can hear Bella's baby."
Jacob looks surprised. "You can hear the thing?"
"Yes. He can hear him," says Bella. She emphasizes the word him.
I shake my head and start to tune everyone out. My only focus was on the blood that I was currently drinking.
I wince at another kick when Edward freezes and looks at me in shock. "I can't believe it," he breathes out.
I look at him in confusion. "What do you mean? Is everything ok?" I start to get worried. Is something happening to my baby?
I feel Alex clutching my hand as he stares at Edward. Waiting for him to say something.
"It's...I can hear your baby also. Well, babies." It was as if the world stopped spinning.
"What?" asks Irina. I almost forgot that she was in the room with us.
"You're saying that I'm carrying more than one baby?" I feel Alex go still beside me.
"Yes. Twins to be precise." No wonder I was looking like a zombie. I've been feeding two babies.
"Of all things for you to carry, it had to be two demonic leeches," groans Paul. I whirl my head around to him and watch as a glass jar flies at his head. He ducks away in time for it to hit the wall.
"They are not demons," I hiss at him. Alex growls at Paul to back off while rubbing soothing circles on my back.
Paul just grunts as a reply.
I slump back into the couch and look at Edward who is still staring at my stomach. "Two? Really?"
He looks at me and smile. "Yes. They are very vocal. Must be getting it from their mother."
I laugh at Edward's comment. "I do know how to talk. What are they thinking?"
"They love you Sophie. They feel bad about hurting you. They love the sound of your voice. Alex's also."
Joy overcomes me. "Of course you are loved," I tell my tummy. "Mommy and daddy love the two of you." I wince at a kick.
"Ow."
"They are apologizing. One of them got a little too excited at your voice." I guess this is the one that's been the more active of the two.
"Do you know what the genders are?" I watch as Edward stares at my stomach and sighs in defeat.
"No. They aren't saying anything. Can't hear anything about it." I nod in response. I guess we will find out when they are born.
"Two babies. I didn't think this was possible," says Alex.
"I didn't think me becoming pregnant was possible," I add. Alex smiles at me and kisses my head.
I never thought that I would become pregnant. Let alone living in a world that's made up by a female author. I don't regret any of the decisions that I have made. It has all led me to this moment. In this particular moment, I was in complete bliss. I smile at my vampire boyfriend when the ringing of a phone goes off.
Every head turns in the direction of the noise. I watch as Paul looks at his phone confused. He answers the phone and I watch as confusion comes over him.
"Ok. I'll be right over." It didn't go unnoticed to me how everyone tensed up.
Alex lets out a low growl and stares down Paul.
"What is it?" I rasp out. Its during these moments that I wish that I had vampire hearing.
"That was Sam. Needs me back on the res." I stare at Paul as he pushes off of the wall and leaves the house. Jacob hot on his heels.
A bad feeling comes over me. This wasn't usual. Paul usually left at 9 pm or 10 pm to inform Sam. It was only a little after 2 pm. What was going on?
I'm apparently not the only one who is unsettled by this.
"I don't like this," says Irina.
"I don't trust him," agrees Alex.
"Edward, what all did you hear?"
Edward continues to stare in the direction where Jacob and Paul left. "Sam called Paul, telling him that he was needed back on the reservation. Said he had something to discuss with him. Jacob is interrogating him right now. Sam didn't tell Paul exactly why he needed him. Paul doesn't know what is going on. He's assuming that it's important and Sam knows that it's not safe to tell him his plan while he is here. Which is why he wants him on the reservation."
I started panicking. Nothing good could be coming from this meeting with Sam. I continued to become more panicked, which caused one of the babies to kick my ribs. Hard. I felt a snap and started screaming. Alex swings me into his arms before I can slump down into the couch.
A breeze lets me know that Carlisle is standing in front of me.
"Ow. Ow." Tears stream down my face.
"Sophie, I need to give you an X-Ray. I heard a snap. I think one of your ribs are broken." I try to breath when another pain engulfs my body.
I cry out in pain. "Yep. That was a rib." I clutch onto Alex as he starts to walk after Carlisle. "Sorry. I guess that I panicked about Paul leaving."
Alex stills and turns to face Edward. Edward looks to be on edge. "Edward. Do me a favor please. When that mutt comes back, don't let him inside. I don't care about his terms. I'm not putting Sophie in anymore stress or danger than she already is," Alex growls out will holding me into his arms.
I whimper in pain and close my eyes tightly.
"Agreed," says Edward. I take one last glimpse of Edward before I am out of the room and placed on the examination table.
Edward's face sticks into my brain. He looked defeated. He looked like a part of him was dying.
You do not know how many times that I have rewritten this chapter. I feel like I'm getting stuck on some of the chapters. I have a rough idea on the next couple of chapters. I am not sure when I will be able to update. I have been super busy at work and I feel that I am currently drowning, haha. I will update as soon as I can. What are your thoughts on Sophie having twins? I kept going back and forth on it and finally decided for her to have twins. I'm thinking that the birthing scene will be in the next two or three chapters. I've tried not to rush through her pregnancy but I feel that it is coming to a close. Please tell me your thoughts. Until next time!