I want to apologize for this taking as long as it did, but it took awhile to write this and to live life in between.
Sorry for any word mistakes, I really do try to fix everything I see, but because of my dyslexia when I proof read, my brain sees it as right and I don't even notice it. :-/ Also auto correct is a bitch! Lol.
But enough about me! I hope you enjoy this chapter.
*ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO THE LOVELY STEPHENIE MEYERS
Chapter 19
December pt 1
Bella POV
Nine days before Christmas
Remind me why I seems to always think that a road trip with a three year old is going to be tonnes of fun! Because it's not. Not even a little bit.
I thought it would be a breeze honestly. The drive is only about an hour and a half, so it's fairly simple, right?
Wrong.
We stopped at a gas station right by the house. We filled the tank and got car snacks, Masen used the potty at the house, so he said, he did not need the potty right then. Ten minutes later we are back on the road, we made it 20 minutes in and Masen has got to poop. He starts crying saying he's gotta go really bad and he can't make it.
We get him there and he proceeds to be more worried over a toy in the claw machine. We finally get the kid into a bathroom and he lollygags in there for another ten minutes! Before you know it we are already 40 minutes into our tip and have only gotten 20 minutes down the road and still have another 70 minutes left to go.
Edward he stayed so patient with everything. I know it couldn't have been easy to deal with, when you are used to knocking out a hour and a half drive in one go no stops. Life is not that simple when you have young kids. It's different when it's your kid, Masen could do everything completely wrong and waste all the time in my world, but I would still like the ever loving heck out of him and could never wish I didn't have to wait on him or not deal with him.
Masen finally finished using the bathroom, and back on the road we went. Thankfully we got a whole 45 minutes under our belt before the whole process started over and we were right back to a gas station. After almost three hours we pulled into the driveway of the lake house.
It was beautiful to say the least. Made out of stones and white wood. The long driveway curved around a large fountain that stood in the middle of the circle. Flowers of all colors adjourned around it. They must have been flowers that could handle this cold because they were blooming beautifully, not one droopy over or losing its color.
The two story home sit on a slight hill, the outside looking just as beautiful as all their other homes. The front porch had a cozy swing and the front door was tall, a double door and painted a dark red. It was such a nice pop of color against the grays and whites.
Edward parked in front of the house and right away a heavy set older man came jogging down the stairs. He was dressed in suit pants and a white button down shirt tucked into his pants. His graying hair was gelled and combed perfectly slicked down to the side.
Edward opened his door and came around to my side, opening my door as well. Once I stepped out the man was approaching Edward with a friendly smile. "Sir Cullen, how good to see you sir" The man held his hand out and Edward shook it for a moment before pulled the man in for a short hug.
"It's so nice to see you, Richard and please call me Edward, you have known me my whole life" Edward chuckled and turned to me, wrapping his arm around my side. "This is my beautiful Bella. Bella this is Richard helming. Richard runs the lake house and he used to run the Chicago house when I was a boy" I shook his hand and smiled. He seemed like a nice guy.
"It's nice to meet you Richard" My attention was turned to the back seat as Masen started banging on the window for someone to let him out. "Sorry, that's my impatient Son" I opened the door for him to get out, but Masey held his arms up wanting me to pick him up. Which I gladly did.
"Masen this is Mr Helming, he helps Nana run this house, can you say hello" Masen gave him a little wave, his teeth sinking into his bottom lip, a bad habit he picked up from me. "Hello, Master Swan. Your Nana didn't say what a handsome young fellow you are" Masen blushed, his eyes moving over to Edward, who gave him a nod of encouragement.
"Thank you, Mr Helling" We all chucked at his mispronunciation. "It's Helming, baby love" Masen's blush grew brighter as he tucked his face in my neck, clearly getting embarrassed by his small mistake. "That's alright Masen, you can call him Richard if that's easier" Edward told Masen as he rubbed his back. Masen just nodded keeping his face hidden.
"Let me help you with the bags, Sir Cullen" Richard rushed ahead of, Edward grabbing the two suitcases from the trunk and placing them wheels down on the concrete. Edward grabbed Masen's diaper bag, that I probably don't even need to bring anymore but old habits die hard.
He grabbed the bag and his own backpack before closing the Volvos trunk. Edward used his free hand to hold mine and lead us into the beautiful home.
I couldn't contain the gasp that left my mouth as we entered the house. The entranceway was amazing. It opened up to a large marble stairwell with white and blue flowers carpet on each step. In the middle of the room was a round dark oak table where a huge vase of Paperwhites flowers stood proudly in the middle.
I was only in the entrance and this house was already screaming, Esme Cullen. White, clean matching and just all around perfect.
The house was done in a beach theme. It was not overly done over or tacky. Everything was in baby blues and creams. Beautiful sea art work hung on the walls. Along with family photos of, Edward and Alice as pre-teens all the way to adulthood. The last two pictures Jasper joined in. I remember when Alice would leave for these summer vacations, I was always invited to go along, but I never did.
I followed up with Edward and Richard half way up the stairs. The landing of the stairs was all open, a whole balcony stretched along the entrance, letting you see downstairs and give you a perfect view of the crystal chandelier. In the middle of the room was a rounded sofa.
Richard opened the first door on the left side and set our suitcases inside, beside the door. "Mrs Cullen called ahead to have these rooms prepared for you and Miss Swan. And the room right next to it has been turned into a room for Master Swan" he said with a smirk. He could tell that Masen liked the name.
I couldn't help but pick up the fact that he said, "has been turned into" a room for Mase. I really hope Es didn't remodel a whole room just for my son. I mean the kid happy with just a queen bed and a tv.
Richard stepped aside as I walked to thought the open door and over to the room for Mase. I couldn't believe what I found.
Esme had most definitely remodeled an entire room just for Masen. The main wall in the room had two sets of heavy wooden bunk beds. They were in the shape of a house, even had a slide and all. In front of the beds was a couch turned to face the wall that had a flat screen tv hung on it. Along with the insane room was more toys then any kid could ever ask for. I don't know if I was ever going to get Masen to leave this room.
"Edward!" I sighed turning around to look at him, as he leaned against the door frame. "This...This is way to much...I just...We can't" I was at a loss for words. Masen was wiggling and whining at me for to sit put him down.
I did as he wish and slowly sit him down. His eyes were wide as he took the room in. He stood there for a second before he took off like a rocket to the top of the bunk bed and climbed though the opening to get to the slide. "Careful, Masen" I warned. I mean my son still had yellow bruising under his eyes and a large scrape on his nose, I guess he didn't learn his lesson the first time.
Edward came and put his hands on my shoulders, pulling me to look at him. "Bella, baby calm down. Take a deep breath, in though your nose and out thought your mouth" Edward did as he said urging me to follow his breathing. "You need to think of it this way. Alice is about to have a baby so just think it's for her, and not just for Masen. Esme is a grandmother and they spoil they grandchildren's, that is what they are known for"
I could help but smiled and nod. He was right, I knew he was right. But I just worry that Masen will become overly spoiled and will become bratty. That's the last thing I want for him. It's my job to raise him up right because one day he's going to be out in the world without me there to make sure he treats people and himself with respect.
I'm probably just being silly, it's just a bedroom. A room that, he will only be in for one week. And I didn't even think about Alice and Jaspers daughter. She will use this room when she's older I'm sure. "You are right, Edward. You almost always are." I could stop the sigh from escaping my mouth. I hate when he's right.
"I love you, my stubborn girl" I smiled, leaning up to kiss him. No one has ever been able to calm me, the way that Edward does. One touch or one kiss and I'm instantly at ease. He's my other half. The missing piece of my heart that I didn't know I even needed. "I love you, Edward. So damn much" I couldn't help but to kiss him again. He has such pretty pouty lips, that I could kiss forever.
Once I had gotten over my slight panic attack, we left Masen in his room to play while me and Edward walked back over to our room to unpack. Our room was beautiful. Done in navy blue and gray. There was a large king bed against the wall to your right. The bed had a plain thick navy comforter and an array of throw pillows were covering the top of the bed.
Next to the bed side locker was a door that led to a private bathroom. The jacuzzi tub was ginormous! Masen could swing laps in that tub. It's definitely big enough to fit both Edward and I comfortably. The shower was just as beautiful with a marble tiles and the rain fall shower head. There was actually three different shower heads.
The wall you see when you first walk in was cover by a big bay window, that had fluffy pillows and cushions that lined the seat. It looked like a dream spot to read, as you looked out at the lake. Just beautiful.
On the last wall, was a huge walk in closet that was already filled with a lot, of Edwards things. There in the closet was our suitcases, already on a stand and ready to be unpacked.
In the closet, Edward had boogie board, a paddle board and some diving gear. I was a little sad that we weren't going to be able to use any of these things of this trip, but maybe we could come back next summer and make use of all these fun water toys. Knowing the Cullen's there is probably tons of other fun things to be found, around the place.
Edward asked me if I could unpack his few things while I unpacked mine, so he could go play with Masen. Like I was gonna say no to that. Edward had been working overtime just to be able to take a week off, so soon after his last vacation. So since he's been working longer hours, he hasn't been able to see Masen as much as he wishes, he even had to work late on a few Fridays and it broke his heart. Masen was sad, that he couldn't see Edward, but apparently Masen's new Nanny Sybil has done really good at keeping him occupied on Fridays.
Sybil has been a huge blessing to us. She is 65 and lost her husband due to cancer a few years back, ever since she's been lonely so she tries to find just one child to watch to keep her busy and moving. Her last child she watched him from the time he was 15 months old till he was 8 years old and they no longer need her anymore. Masen absolutely loves Mrs Hill, he loves her so much that Esme is only watching Masen on Mondays and occasionally a Tuesday, other then that, Masen just stays with Sybil.
Esme was sad to only see Masen once a week, but she has been wanting to really put more focus back into her interior design company. Not that I can blame her, she didn't ask to be a babysitter, she was just an amazing Nana, who blessed me so much in the past three years. I honestly don't know where Masen and I would be without her help.
I sighed, thinking about my life three years ago. I never would have thought I would be the person I am today. I was such a shell of a person then and now I feel like I'm finally blooming into the person I'm meant to be. Edward has a lot to do with that. He's has tore down my tall walls and walked me through them, while keeping my hand tight in his.
Not wanting to dwell of such things, I put my focus back into unpacking our things. I could hear Masen and Edward giggling down the hall and I found myself rushing through unpacking to be with them once again.
"Mama!" Masen whined as he stared out the window. "When is Papa and Granny gonna get here!" Our first day at the lake house was coming to end. We had played and eaten and everyone had showers, now we just had to wait on my Dad and Sue to show.
But as you can see, my son is a lot of things, but patience is not one of them. He struggles with the concept of time and how to wait. In his mind it's been years and it's like his Papa will never show up, when in reality it's only been a good twenty minutes or so. I try to just be patient with him and lead by example, but he makes it quite hard some times.
"Masen, honey. Papa and Granny had a longer drive then we did. It's going to take a bit longer for them to get here...I promise you, they will get here soon. Hopefully in the next hour" Let's pray it's that soon!
"Masen" Edward called him, waiting till Masen's brown eyes met his green ones, before he continued. "Mom is right, but waiting it's hard, especially when you are excited. How about you come sit here on the couch with me and Mama, and we can watch a movie...Anything you choose" Masen quickly agreed, jumping to his feet and surprisingly, walked over to us and squeezed himself in between, Edward and I.
I could help, but feel extremely proud of Edward, and how well he does with handling my son. He does it with so much love and patience. I couldn't have asked for a better man to help me raise My Masen.
"Alright, now that you are all Cozy, what would you like to watch?" Edward had pulled the blanket from behind the couch and covered us with it. Well it mostly covered Masen, but it was still the thought that counts and we were cozy enough.
"I wanna watch the Grinch, Eddie! But not the one with the scary Grinch!!" Masen hated the one with Jim Carrey, the real aspect of it all, just didn't settle well with him. But he loved the cartoon one from 1966. So do I. I think I might prefer that one over the one from the 2000's.
Masen cuddled up into Edwards side and sighed happily as the movie started. Edwards arm reached across the back of the sofa, and placed, his arm around my shoulder, his long fingers finding pieces of my hair and curling his index, finger around it. I'm not sure why, but Edward, seemed to love my hair. Anytime we snuggled liked this, he would find my hair and play with it. His favorite thing, is when I'm standing at the kitchen counter, and he can come, up behind me, and wrap his arms around my waist, his nose buried in my hair.
The funny thing, is that, Masen loves my hair too. When he was a baby his little hands would play with the strands that would fall over my shoulder. That was one of the reasons, I never cut my hair. I know most moms get a cute short haircut, after they have had a baby, but my Masey just loved it too much for me to chop it all off. Now that Edward is in my life, I'm definitely happy with my choice to keep it long.
Richard had 'retired' to bed. As he put. He had made us a delicious dinner and even had the kitchen cleaned up, before I could even finish eating and was ready to take our dishes away to wash them. It was quite odd to have someone caring for us, as though we were children. Neither of my parents were this attentive to me and Emmett as kids.
Before I knew it, the Who's in Whoville were holding and singing, Dahoo Dores. Masen fell asleep a little over half way through the movie, but me and Edward got sucked in and ended up leaving the movie on and finishing it.
Edward, scooped, Masen, up in his arms and carried him up the stairs, with me following behind them. He laid Mase in his bed, and I tucked him in, placing a kiss on his forehead. Edward smoothed the blanket over his chest and also placed a soft kiss on, Masen's head. We quietly, tiptoed out of his room and left the door slightly ajar.
I wanted nothing more then to drag, Edward up to our bed, but I heard the sound of people talking outside the door and some moving around, and the sound of the locks being turned.
The front door swung open and I was met with the dimpled smile of my big brother. "Emmy!! What the hell, I didn't know you were coming this year" I jumped into his open arms, letting him squeeze the hell out of me. "Oh man, I've missed you, squirt." Emmett sit me down on my feet and moved aside to let everyone else in.
"Rosie's whole family caught some bug, so they had to completely cancel their Christmas plans. Dad mentioned y'all we're heading up to the lake for Christmas and invited us to come" I looked past my brother bear of a body and saw his wife and my best friend Rosalie. "Rose! Oh my goodness, it's so nice to see you. I can't believe you didn't tell me, when I called you yesterday" She shrugged and pulled me in for a hug.
"I wanted to surprise you. Is Masen still awake?" She asked. Rose and Mase are very close and they stuck by each other's side like glue back in Arizona. Emmett and Rosalie started trying for a baby right after they got married two years ago, but they haven't had any luck. They have both went to the doctors and are very healthy, but it's just taking time.
"I'm sorry, Rosalie. He tried to stay awake, but he fell asleep not to long ago." She sighed, but smiled non the less. "That's alright. We will have eight whole days together" I turned and gave my dad and Sue. Seth is driving up in a couple days, because he wanted to spend time with his girlfriend. Leah and Jacob are joining us tomorrow and I can't wait to see my little niece.
I felt warm hands on my hips, pulling me back. Turning my head I was face to face with Edward, and my smile grew. I gave him a quick peck, taking his hands and wrapping them around me. "Rose, you haven't met Edward yet" I walked out of his arms and pulled Rosalie close to us. "Rose this is my boyfriend, Edward and Edward, this is my best friend Rosalie, but don't let Alice know I said that"
Rose chuckled and shook Edwards hand. "It's nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you, from Bella and Masen" I didn't realize, Masen has talked to Rosalie about Edward. I just thought, he talked about school and toy's honestly.
"Same here, all good things I hope" She nodded smiling at him. I felt my heart swell! She likes him. Rose was the last person I was worried about meeting Edward. Rose is a good judge of character and I trust her opinion, more then anyone else.
"Edward, do you mind helping Em and dad get their things while I show Rose and Sue to their rooms" Edward nodded and kissed my cheek before he followed the guys outside, to get all the bags and all the gifts I imagine.
"Alright, Sue I thought I would give you and dad the only room down here. That way you guys don't have to worry about walking up and down the stairs and I know you both wake up so damn early" Sue Laughed and peeked her head inside the room and looked around.
It was a very nice sized room. According to Edward this was, Carlisle and Esme room and had just been remodeled last year due to a plumbing leak. Esme had it done it gray and white with little pops of baby blues. She continued the beach theme though out the bedroom and the bathroom as well.
"This is beautiful, Edward's mother has wonderful taste" I nodded my head agreeing with her. "She does. You should see their home in PA, its quite beautiful" Sue decided to stick along with me and Rosalie, wishing to see the rest of the house, and peek in on Masen I'm sure.
"This kitchen should definitely be roomy enough for the three of us to cook Christmas dinner" I said with a smile. Sue's jaw dropped as she took in this extravagant kitchen. The stainless steel appliances were every cooks dream.
"I think you forgot, who your talking to Belly. I do not cook" She looked down at her perfectly manicured pink nails as she spoke. She wasn't wrong, I've seen Rosalie burn an entire thanksgiving dinner, that was when she finally gave up and said she was no chef and never would be.
"One, you are right, you Rose can just sit there and look pretty while we do all the cooking. We don't want you burning down Esme's expensive kitchen, do we?" Rose scoffed, rolling her eyes at me. "And two stop calling me Belly. It was cute when I was eleven but now it's just getting annoying. Emmett never should have told you that nickname"
"Aww. I'm sorry doll face. But that's not gonna happen" Rose came up to me and pinched my cheeks talking to me as I was a baby. I wanted to be mad at her, but I couldn't help but burst into giggles, making Rose do the same.
"I've miss you, Belly boo. I'm so happy to see you happy" I smiled, feeling my cheeks heat up at the attention. I could feel Sue's eyes on us, unsure if she should leave us alone or not.
"Well, let's get on with the tour and find our guys, shall we" I had us walk through the formal dinner room; where we would have Christmas dinner and made our way into the living room, where we found all three men standing there with their arms full of stuff.
"Perfect timing! I was just about to show them upstairs. Dad why don't you sit your and Sue's things down in that room right there" I pointed to the small hall where dad and Sue's room was.
Sue walked over there with him and helped dad put everything on the bed for them to deal with later. Edward led the way up the steps with all of us following behind him.
Edward stopped at the top of the stairs and waiting for me to take the lead. "I don't know where you wanted to put everyone" He whispered in my ear. I just nodded and took the lead. "Alright, so Masen is in the room right next to ours, so I'm gonna put Rose and Emmett in this room, so Masen doesn't wake you guys up at the crack of dawn" I put them in the princess style room on the other side of the hall and a door down. I wanted to give them as much privacy as possible, and also to keep my big brother away from my door. The last thing we need if for him to hear me and Edward having sex. Gross.
Once Emmett and Rosalie put everything in their room, we all went back down to the kitchen, so I could make everyone a little late night snack. Sue set to help me cook, while everyone else took a seat at the island on the bar stools.
Sue and I, set to work on some ham and cheese sandwiches with some sun chips and sweet Iced tea I had made earlier in the day. Edward declined a sandwich and was happy to just snack off my plate of chips and grapes.
Charlie was the first was to break the silence and say. "What's the plan looking like for this week? I know we have the big Christmas tree lighting on Christmas Eve. I know I'm looking forward to that" I nodded agreeing with my dad. I know Mase was getting excited about that as well.
"Edward found a really pretty place that he wanted to hike while we were here. We were planning on doing that in a couple day, if anyone wants to join" Edward found a hiking trail about 20 minutes from the lake house that opened up to a beautiful waterfall, and he's been talking about taking Me and Masen as soon as he found it.
"Me and Rosie will tag along with you guys, that could be fun" Rose smiled and nodded. I was happy to see Emmett wanting to hangout with Edward. "We have to pick up Seth, Leah Jacob and Julia from the airport on Wednesday and we will probably be gone most of the day. Why don't you kids go then" Charlie offered and I looked towards Edward to see what he thought.
"I'm down for anything, just as long as you and Masen are there, I'll be there too" All the women in the room Awwed at his words, making all the men (but Edward) roll their eyes. Edward has such a way to just make me melt and it appears to work on Sue and Rosalie just as much.
"It's settled then, we will go on Wednesday morning once everyone is up and ready. You know how it is getting Masen out the door, so I'm not going for a set time" Masen loved to get out of the house and be outdoors. But he could be a little ADD when it came to getting ready. He has a lot of squirrel moments, but that just makes him who he is. And I love him for it.
"I just can't wait to see my little Masey! It's just unbelievable I've gone seven months without seeing him! My job just keeps me so busy and it's hard to get away sometimes" Rose looked truly torn between her family and her business. She knew when she opened up her own store front that it would take away a lot of her time. But she worked so hard and now has a booming business.
Rosalie is kind of a Jack of all trades and could do just about anything she set her mind too. When she was a teenager she got really interested in the science behind natural medicine and how plants and food can effect your body.
When cannabis became legal in Arizona she started studying on using that as medicine and now she makes all kinds of natural remedies and medicines that she make's herself and she grows everything she uses at her store. She also sells a lot of the produce she grows, and teaches people how food can be medicine to our body's.
Rosalie store is doing so well she is considering opening another store outside of Scottsdale. She doesn't want it to be too far from her original location, as she will have to travel there often to check in on everything. I truly don't understand anything she does, but all I know is that she's happy and she loves what she is doing.
"That's alright, Rose. You don't need to worry yourself over things like that. Masen understands your busy, he's actually been quite busy himself so it's kinda both parties here" That made her smile and she nodded her head, agreeing with me. "I know. I wish I was able to move my work to Seattle so we could be closer, but in less they change some laws soon, I'm stuck to certain states"
Once everyone was all fed and full. We moved into the living room and stayed up way to late talking, but it was so wonderful to have everyone I loved more then anything in the same house all together.
oOo~OCF~oOo
Five Days Before Christmas
Bella POV
The bright sun shined through the cracks of the closed curtains. It couldn't be much later then six am. I looked over at Edward's sleeping form. His strong arms tucked under the pillow as he laid on his stomach. The muscles of his back stretching from his raised arms. He looked like a Greek God. My Greek God.
Placing feather like kisses on his back, I worked my way down to where the sheet covered him. He sighed and started to move around, and stretch his muscles out. I moved back up to his ear, nibbling on it, making him groan.
"Don't start something, you cannot finish Miss, Swan" I smiled against his ear. I definitely planned on finishing this. I leaned back so Edward could turn around. His bright green eyes met mine, making me smile wider. He was so handsome, with his crazy hair and pillow lines on his perfect face.
"Who said, I wasn't gonna finish" I asked lifting my eyebrow. Edward looked surprised at my words, put pulled me down and kissed me all the same. I gasped and he took the opportunity to invade my mouth with his tongue.
I loved Edwards short sweet kisses, he gives me all though out the day, but these kisses I get when we are alone, are toe curling, it's literally like he's making love to my mouth and I could do it for hours. We only stop as the burn in our lungs for air becomes to much for us to ignore.
knowing we only had a short amount of time, I pulled my nightgown over my head, while Edward worked on getting his sleep pants and boxers down his legs. After I pulled my panties down my legs I climbed on top of Edward and leaned down to kiss him again. His hands went straight to my hips making them rock against his.
"You are so beautiful, sitting here waiting for my cock" I blushed at his dirty words and leaned my head down some letting my hair cover my face. I didn't want him to know, just how much his words turn me on. But it's like he knows anyway, as he chuckles and his fingers find my swollen clit and slowly rubbing.
"Edward" I gasped, my palms laying flat on his chest i slightly raised myself and let Edwards harden cock slide into me, making us moan. I kept my eyes on his as I slowly started to ride him. The hand on my hip tightened to almost a painful point, but it felt so good. I wanted him to hold me tighter. Pull me closer.
"So..Fucking..Good...God Bella" I smiled at his words, rocking my hips faster, trying to take him deeper. His thumb started rubbing my clit again as his breathing started to change. I knew he was close, but so was I.
Planting his feet on the bed, Edward started to buck up into me, making me pant with want. His dick was hitting just the right spot to make me see stars. Edward threw his head back as he came and filled me with his hot cum.
I fell forward onto his sweaty chest, feeling so loved and happy. "You are my whole, word Isabella Swan. I love you very much" Gosh this man! I placed a kiss, where his heart was beating and cuddled deeper into him. "I love you too Edward, you are my best friend and my forever"
My eyes started feeling heavy the longer we laid there together. "I need to get up and shower before our nosy boy comes to find us" Edward chuckled and tightened his arms around me as he kissed the top of my head. "I guess I can let you go, just promise me you'll come back to me when the sun sets" I smiled, I would never leave him if I didn't have too.
"I promise with my whole heart, Edward" Just as long as you promise to never leave me, even after the sun sets.
The past few days here at the lake house have been so lovely. Edward, Masen and Emmett have spent a lot of time outside in the back yard tossing around a football. Masen was so happy he got to show his uncle how good he has gotten at playing football, and how excited he is to start playing next year.
I know that this made Emmett very happy. All he talked about when I found out I was pregnant with Masen was teaching them how to play football. Boy or girl it didn't matter, as long as they could throw a ball by five years old. Masen has quite an arm on him at only three. If he continues this then he will be ready good by five years old.
I've enjoyed telling Rose all about Edward, while the guys were busy outside. Sue was in the room with us most of the time, but kept quiet and just sit in the chair looking at on the lake and knitting the scarf she was making for Leah, because she mentioned how cold it was in Michigan.
Rosalie was very happy to sit and listen to me talk all about Edward and Masen. She never asked questions and seemed very happy about the relationship Edward and Masen have grown to have. But I knew how happy she was that I had finally found someone who I could trust and had fallen in love with.
She told me how Emmett was very hesitant about Edward when Charlie first had first mentioned me having a new guy friend to, Em. But when he met, Edward himself at Masen's birthday party, he seemed to have really liked him and was happy to see me happy. And the fact that dad approved brought him a lot of peace of mind.
Today we were going on our hike and I'm very excited, I'm a little bit nervous about how Masen will do being outdoors for so long and having to do a lot of walking, but I wasn't going to leave him with Charlie and Sue. I was on vacation and I wanted my son with me and only me.
"I too hot mama" Masen whined pulling at the collar of his turtleneck. It was very cold outside and I wasn't going to have him catch a cold while we were outside. "I know baby, and we can take the jackets off till we get to the mountains, but you will need to wear it then ok" He looked so adorable in his sage green turtleneck and blue jeans. He also had a wind breaker coat, a puffy jacket and a little vest that was brightly colored, just in case he wonderers off.
"Mammaaa! That's tooo much." Edward walked in the room and his eyes widened at the pile of clothing in my arms and shook his head, walking over to crouch down beside us. "Bella, baby. He's right that's to much. The wind breaker and the vest should be enough. It's actually pretty warm today and the sun is shining bright" Sighing, I let Edward take the jackets out of my arms.
"Fine, but if he gets a cold then it's on you" Edward helped me up to my feet and gave me a sweet kiss. "Alright baby, now go and find your own jacket" He turned me around and smacked me on the ass. "Edward!" I gasped rubbing my bottom and walking out of Masen's room.
I couldn't keep the smile from coming on my face, as I walked back to our room. I loved a playful Edward and it seems like he was in a very good and playful mood. Probably from his wake up call this morning. My smiled changed to a smirk as I slid on my jacket and put my tennis shoes on. It was a good wake up call, indeed.
Edward and Masen were waiting for me at the stairs. Edward had Mase on his hip both of them wearing baseball caps, looking so adorable. "Don't my boys look so handsome, y'all ready to hike!" I threw my first up making both of them laugh. "The real question is. Are you ready?" Edward asked with a wink. I was ready to spend the day with everyone, but I wasn't ready for all the falling I will possibly do today.
"Oh I'm so ready! Come on" Charlie and Sue had already left for the airport about 15 minutes or so ago and Rose and Emmett have been waiting on me, Edward and Masen to be ready so we could head out. Edward carried a large outdoors backpack that was filled with waters and snacks and a first aid kit, and many other things. Emmett also carried a similar one filled with even more stuff that we probably wouldn't even use, but it's better safe then sorry, in my book.
"Finally!" Emmett's voice boomed at us, we as set on the bottom step. "Sorry, Uncle Emmy, my Mama is kinda slow" Masen told Emmett, as he jumped into his open arms. "She's as slow as molasses!" I rolled my eyes at their dramatics and hooked my arm into Edwards.
"Are we gonna go or what?" Emmett laughed, but raced his way to the front door with my son still in his arms calling out. "Last one to the car in a rotten egg!" I have definitely missed having my bear of a brother around. He brings a sense of peace and happiness like no one else.
We managed to fit everybody into Edwards Volvo. Edward drove of course and Emmett sit in the passenger seat. We moved Masen's car seat from behind the drivers to the middle seat, so me and Rosalie could sit on either side of Masen's seat. It was a bit of a squeeze with the bulky car seat, but we made it work and got to our destination safely and in one piece, so that's all that matters, really.
Edward opened my door, like he always does and stood and waited while Masen unbuckled his seat, always wanting to be Mister independent. After a bit of a struggle, he finally got the chest plate undone and climbed out of the back seat.
Rose and Emmett clearly were happy to wait on us, as I looked up from my son found them in a lip lock with my big brother hands we're resting on Rosalie's ass. We'll squeezing it really. I shivered and yelled. "Get a room, ya nasties" Edward's face was bright red as he crouched down and 'fixed' Masen's baseball cap.
"What was nasty Mama? I wanna see" he reached up for Edward, wanting to use his height to see what I was talking about. "Nothing baby. Emmy was making kissy face with Auntie Rose and it was super gross!" I stuck out my tongue like I was gagging, making Masen Giggle.
"but you makes the kissy face with Eddie" he said with a smirk. I could stop my jaw from dropping and Edward looked quite surprised as well. "GROSS, Masen. Believe me no one here wants to here what Mommy and Eddie do in their past time" Emmett copied my actions from a moment ago and stuck his tongue out but he actually gagged. Drama Queen.
"Alright enough talk of the kissy face, can we get on with our hike now, please!" I pleaded with everyone and pointed to the wooden area that held our trail. "Ok, Belly boo let's go before you blow a fuse" Emmett ruffled my hair and pushed me towards the woods. "Let's go squirt, you can lead the way"
"Emmett stop it, I'm not going to lead shit. We are going to follow the trail to the west and it will take us where we need to be" I pushed his bear of a body away from me. "Now if you'll excuse me, big brother I would like to walk with my son and boyfriend" I smiled at Edward as I walked over to him. He smiled back opening his free arm and wrapping it around me. I was on vacation and I was determined to spend as much time as I could with Edward and Masen. I've been so busy with work I feel like I haven't seen either of them.
"Whatever, Isabelly. I've got my Rosie Posie to keep me warm" Emmett said, as he grabbed Rosalie by the hips and pulled her to him and tried to wrap himself around her, almost bringing both of them to the ground. "Emmett! You big bear get off of me" Masen was in a fit of giggles by the end of it, making Rosalie anger slip away as she smiled at Masen.
"You think that Uncle Emmy is funny huh, well we will see about that" Rose attacked Masen with tickles while he was still in Edwards arms, but once Mase realized that Edward wasn't helping him, he wiggled down and ran away from her. "Stop Auntie Rose! Him is not funny no more" Masen yelled, holding his hands out in front of him. Me and Edward laughed at them as Rosalie scooped him up and place kisses all over his flushed face, making him giggle all over again.
I was so thankful in that moment that my son had so many people around him that loved him so much. Masen had no idea how many people loved him and have fought for him and for me. I am so blessed to call them my family.
The walk to the waterfall was beautiful, Masen loved finding cool rocks and trying to catch different types of bugs and worms that he would find along the way. All of the boys were very patient with me and Rosalie as we stopped to take half a million pictures. I took thousands of Edward and Masen together, as Edward couched down to tell Masen about a plant or bug. I loved watching them interact with each other. People walking by would never know they were not father and son.
After an hour of walking we could hear the loud sounds of the waterfall and I think everyone's speed picked up to see what could be making such a loud noise. We were not even there yet and you could hear the rushing of the water and the waves crashing on the rocks.
"Masen we are about to come up to a large waterfall that's pouring into a river below. Now I know you will want to go in, but for one it's way to cold and two the waters are rushing super fast and the currant could pull you away from mommy faster then you could blink, alright. So stay close to an adult and don't run off" I didn't want to scare him, but it was important for Masen to know the dangers around him. He has no idea what these things are and it's my job to teach and protect him.
"Otay Mommy, I stay here on Eddie's shoulders" I smiled at him, and I totally would have pinched those chubby cheeks, but he was way to high for me to reach him, so I settled to just pat his leg. "Thank you Masen, you're such a good boy and always listen to what Mama says, I'm very proud of you baby" Masen gave me his best toothy grin and leaned down to hide his face in Edwards coppery locks.
The waterfall was beautiful to say the least and we pretty much had the place to ourselves, other then a few people here and there. We found a nice place with a flat opening and sit up a little picnic area, so we could have a snack and rest for a moment.
Everything was going wonderful, we had just finished our food and we're packing up our picnic, while I was folding up the blanket I heard a voice I didn't ever expect to hear again. Every hair on my body stood straight and my eyes frantically looked for my son. Who was safe in Edward arms, but Edward looked sick as he tried to figure out what had spooked me. "Baby? You okay"
Rosalie and Emmett were staring at me now and then would look around trying to see what's happening. "He's here" I whispered my voice shaking as badly as my body was. I finished folding the blanket the best I could and handed it over to Rose with shaking hands.
"Who's here baby? Tell me" Edward gave Masen to Emmett and walked over to me putting his hands on my shoulders and forcing me to look up at him. Seeing his worried green eyes made me want to cry, he shouldn't be worried about me.
"James. He's here Edward. Over there with a red head who I'm like 99% sure is his friend Victoria" I felt like I was gonna puke...wait, where is my son! I sighed out loud when I realized that he was still right there safe in his uncles arms. I need to get out of here. But how do I do that without one of them seeing me. They are right at the entrance of the trail back to the car and they are sitting up to stay awhile. Why would he be here, of all places? When did he leave Phoenix? So many questions that I will never have the answers too.
I need to get out of here. What if he sees me and follows me back to the lake house. Does he know I got pregnant that night. I don't know how he would have. Who could have told him...
It has taken me forever to write this chapter and I had no clue it was going to take me so damn long. This chapter was originally not going to be in two parts, but it was over 20k words and I wasn't even done with it yet. So I've decided to just do two chapters and I will post part 2 soon! I won't leave you hanging, I promise!!
Till next time~Jade
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