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Chapter 10

Bella POV July

Today is sunday family dinner at the Cullen's and me and Masen are now invited to join. I know Jasper always attends these dinner and he says they are great and that I have the upper hand of already knowing everyone and I have Masen to use as a cute pawn if things get weird.

Edward will be with me and I know he will at least try to keep Alice under control but he also has to fight off Esme and I know she is going to be extremely excited to have all her "kids" there. When I am with Esme, I definitely miss my mom a lot less. It also shows me what a mother is should be like. Esme is so caring and loving with her children. Also treats them with respect and doesn't try to control everything move they make.

Edward has been begging me to make my pretzel magic bars, so I figured I could bring a whole batch to Esme house and share them with the whole family. Masen loved them too and I knew I was going need to keep a batch at home for just Edward and Masen.

I got a grocery delivery to our house, so I didn't have to take Masen to the store with me. He is very well behaved, but I hate taking him to a store and making him sit in a shopping cart while I got to pick where we go, and he was to not get out or touch anything. Who was that fair? I honestly would hate if someone did that to me. Everyone is curious, plus they watch us pick something up and put it back. They want too as well and most times I will let Masen help me push the cart and toss items in. But I was on a time crunch today.

I got all the ingredients for the magic bars out of the bag and I had also got Esme favorite bottle of wine. I took the bottle to my room and put a pretty gold bow then placed it on the side table by the door. "Whatcha doing mama?" Masen asked me as he stepped into the kitchen. "I am going to make some magic bars, for dinner tonight" I said, pulling my apron over my head and tied it behind my back.

"ohh yummy! I help you?" Masen asked oh so sweetly, like I would ever say no to that face. "Sure, baby. Go get your stool out of the bathroom" He nodded and took off to the restroom, his little feet slapping on the wooden floor as he went. I moved the soap closer to the sink and got the water on to warm up a little bit. "I got it Mama!" I praise him and asked him to come and wash his hands.

"Wash, wash, wash your hands each and everyday. Up and down and all around washing our germs away!" Masen sang happily. I made up that silly song when we were teaching Masen about potty training and how to wash his hands, and it just stuck in his head and now he always sings when we wash our hands.

"Good job, Masey. Drag it over to the Island" He nodded and stepped down, he looked around confused. "Where's dat mama?" I laughed and helped him pull it over the the Island. "This big counter is called an island. I guess it is kind of a silly name for it" he scrunched up his nose and nodded but climbed back on his stool and asked if he could help stir.

After we finished with the bars me, Masen and my kitchen was all covered in chocolate and coconut shavings, but Masen had fun and that makes the mess worth it. "Well Masen, I think we both need a bath" Masen looked at me then looked around the kitchen and bust out laughing. "You gots in you're hair Mama" He was a ball of giggles as he pointed at the coconut in my hair. "You should see yourself, kid. Come on let's go get you cleaned up"

Masen hopped off the stool and took my outstretched hand and we walked to the bathroom. I worked on getting the water temp right, while Mase was busy trying to figure out what toys he wanted to bring in the bath this time. "Remember Maser. Just five bath toys" He nodded and dug to the both of the bin to get his Thomas boat. "I ready" He stripped his chocolate covered clothes and let me help him into the bathtub. "I'm gonna go and put the bars into the oven. Do not go underwater while Mommy is in the kitchen, got it" I asked him, pointing my finger towards him. "I's got it mama"

I had just set the timer on the oven when the doorbell rang and I checked the clock, seeing it was only half past two. Walking up to the door I looked in the peephole and saw my handsome boyfriend standing there is brown shorts and a black button up shirt. I loved Edward in his work clothes, but his street clothes were so sexy. I opened the door and just leaned against it smiling at Edward.

"Hi" he smiled and moved to grab me. "Hi beautiful" he gave me a toe curling kiss, his hands palming my ass. "I've missed you" I told him. Wrapping my finger in his soft hair. "I've miss you too; baby. So much" I pulled him inside where he looked me up and down and licked his lips. "Now I notice that you tasted a bit sweeter then the normal sweet Bella. But now I'm seeing you look a whole lot sweeter too. Is that coconut?" Edward asked me, trying to bite back a laugh.

"It is, thank you very much. Me and Masen made magic dream bars for the dinner tonight" I looked down at his hands and frowned. "You didn't bring your overnight bag" he smirked. "It's in the car. I wasn't sure if you wanted Masen or Allie to see" I shrugged. "I don't really care anymore. I'm not going to be ashamed to have my boyfriend spend the night with me" His smirk grew to a large smile and he moved to kiss me again.

"I love you so much, miss Swan" I kissed his back. "Well, I love you too Mr Cullen" We both moved closer to kiss again, when my son decided to make himself know. "MAMA!! I GOTS TO GO PEE" me and Edward laughed against each others lips,and I push him back going to help my loud son.

I help Masen go potty and got him back into the bathtub to wash his body and rinse the shampoo out of his hair. "Look up, baby" Masen did as I asked and looked up to the ceiling. "Who you talking to mama?" Masen asked me. "Edward is here. We were talking, before you called me in here" His brown eyes light up at the mention of his new best friend.

"I wanna see him!!" He was trying to look over my shoulder to see if Edward was there. "You can see him in a minute Mase. Let's get you clean first. You still have some chocolate on your face" Masen pouted but sit still so I could finish cleaning him up. Once he was chocolate free I had him pull the drain and I wrapped him in a fluffy blue towel. "Go to your room so we can get you dress"

I sent him off and turned my back to put his toys away. I heard his feet slap once again thinking he was going to his room. But I soon heard Edward laugh and I knew that Masen did the opposite of what I just told him to do. "Masen, I heard your mama tell you to go to your room. I will go in there with you, but you need to listen to your mom, Masen" I heard Edward tell Masen, in a soft voice. "I sorry, Eddie. I so excited!" I watched Masen walking to his room with Edward not to far behind him.

I kept my snickers quiet and listened to them talking in the bedroom. "Is yous mad at me Eddie" Masen's little voice asked. "Masen! I could never be mad at you. I love you so much" I heard some shuffling and I figured it was Edward giving Mase a hug. "I love you Eddie and I love my mama too" Edward deep chuckle sounded though the small room, making me smile. Everything about him was so sexy.

"Well she loves you too. Now let's get you dressed. The faster we get to Nana's house, the faster we get to eat Mama, magic bars" I finally got the bathroom clean and the bubbles sprayed out of the tub. I wanted to give my boys a few more seconds alone, before I make myself known. But I missed them to much to stay away for long.

I stepped into Masen room, finding Edward sitting on the ground with Masen teaching him to tie his shoes. This man makes my ovaries cry. I moved into the room and sit on Edward's lap. His arms instantly going around me, his lips on my neck.

"Mama! Eddie teaching me how to tie!!" I smiled, looking at Edward and seeing him smiling back at me. "Wow, baby. When did you get so dang big!" He shrugged his shoulders, looking so adorable. I could just eat him up!

"Well, are my two favorite guys, ready to go eat some good food?" They both nodded and Edward stood, keeping me in his embrace. "Edward" I squealed wrapping my arms tighter around him. "Put me down! I am way to heavy" He scoffed and started walking to the living room with Masen right behind us in a fit of giggles. "Bull shi-Bull poo Isabella. You are like a feather. Really Masen is probably heavier then you" Now I scoffed, wiggling around, trying to get him to put me down.

"Stop moving" I stopped immediately. That voice. He sounded so husky. I guess I am meeting Domward. Bella likey. "Yes Sir" I purred in his ear, nibbling on it slightly. Edward's eyes widened and he blushed for once! He finally put me down, smacking me on the bum, as I ran off. "Hey! We don't hit Eddie" I snickered and left Edward to deal with that.

oooOooo~OCF~oooOooo

Masen talked the whole way to the Cullen's family home. For such a little guy, he had a lot to say. When we pulled up, Edward jumped out of the car and ran over to my side, opening the door. "Will you please allow me to lead you in the estate, Princess" Edward bowed and raised his hand out to me. I was all giggles as I took his hand. "What is this all about?" I placed my hand in his, and he immediately placed a kiss upon it.

"Well, your son informed me, that you are a princess and I can not hit princess's. So I wanted to apologize for not realizing that I have been in the presence of royalty and I need to treat you as such" Edward wore a large smirk; while Masen clapped in the backseat. Clearly happy that Edward listened to him.

Edward led me to the front porch and went back to the car, to get my son and his diaper bag. Edward looked like a natural dad, with Masen on his hip and the diaper bag slung over his shoulder. Masen had tucked his face in Edward's neck, while Edward spoke to him in his ear. The front door opened behind me, making me take my eyes off my handsome boyfriend to see who opened the door.

Carlisle was standing on the other side with a large smile stretched across his face. He was wearing a black sweater with dark brown and green plaid pants. It was quite odd to see him outside of his work clothes. "Bella! It's so nice to have you join us tonight. Esme has not stop talking about it" I laughed, and leaned into his open arms. Carlisle is such a nice man and such a good father. It's always been a joy watching him with Alice, and he loves Masen.

"Hey, dad" Edward said, moving to sit Masen on his feet, so he could hug his dad, but Mase locked his legs around Edward's waist and shook his head. "It's all good Maser. It's Grampy you know him" Masen said hi, giving Carlisle a big smile, but he kept his legs around Edward. My sweetheart just shrugged his shoulders and kept my son on his hip, he gave Carlisle a side hug, so he wouldn't crush the clingy little boy.

"Please come in! Can I get you two anything to drink. We just opened up a bottle of Torres Reserva Real" Edward quickly nodded and seemed excited about, so I agreed to have a glass as well. Edward grabbed my hand and led us into the large family room and to the big comfy white couch. "Masey, why are you being such a shy boy all of the sudden? You love Nana and Grampy" He just shrugged, allowing Edward to turn him to sit on his lap.

"I just missed Eddie, Mama. I not shy" Edward smiled, placing a kiss on the top of Masen head. "Ohh, well you should have just said so, baby. I'm sure Eddie missed you too" Edward told him how much he had missed him and that he would also be at home with us all weekend. "So why don't you spend some time with, Nana and Grampy and maybe tomorrow morning, we can let mommy sleep in and me and you go to the park? Does that sound like a plan"

Masen nodded bouncing off of Edward's lap. "Yes Eddie!! I've gotta tell Nana" With that Masen ran from the family room to go and find his Nana to share his good news. "Edward, you don't have to do that. You have been working so hard this week, you need to be the one sleeping in!" Edward smiled, placing a soft kiss on my lips, just making me want even more.

"Hush you. You will sleep in and I will have some "Man" time with Masen and then we will bring you home some breakfast from your favorite place" I am sure my eyes light up at that, from the way Edwards smile grew. "Really!! You mean you will go all the way into town just to get me New Day Eatery?" He nodded, giving me another kiss.

"I would do anything for you, princess" I blushed, really wanting to just jump this man in his parents living room. I need to make a birth control appointment, now that I am thinking about it. I liked my lips and stared at this gorgeous man. "I love you, Edward"

"I know. I love you too, Bella" I gave him one last kiss and pulled away from him, just in time as Carlisle walked into the arch way, holding two glasses of red wine. "I hope you two will enjoy this" He handed us our glasses and sit down in the arm chair, flipping on the tv putting it on a tennis match. Edward pulled his wine glass to his nose and took a deep breath. A small smile on his lips, as he took a sip, letting the flavor sit for a moment.

"This is excellent Dad. What year?" I copied what I saw Edward do, and oh my goodness this was the best wine I had ever had. I could only imagine how much this bottle was, probably more then I got in one pay check. "2010, son. It's a good year" Edward nodded, leaning back and wrapped his arm around my shoulder, looking completely at ease.

"I really should go and see if your mom need helps" I gave him a kiss on his cheek and left him to be with his dad. The Cullen's home was probably the most beautiful and expensive home I had ever been in. I always have a heart attack at the thought of Masen breaking something in this very White House. But Esme never bats an eye at the destruction, saying she has a stain remover that can get anything out. That she had raised two children already and has always had white furnishings.

"Hey guys" I said, walking into the kitchen. Masen was on the counter stirring something and Esme stood close by at the sink washing pots and pans. "Bella! I was wondering when you were gonna come and say hi" Esme dried her hands on her apron and wrapped me up in one of her sweet hugs.

"Is there anything I can do to help with Dinner?" I looked around and saw that mostly everything was done. She had a roast plated beautiful with potatoes and carrots. She also had made her homemade macaroni and cheese, which I guessed was just for Masey, as it was his favorite. "No dear. Masen here is finishing up the last thing I needed to do, which was the cookies for dessert. I had to wait for my best stirrer" Masen gave her a big toothy grin, going back to his mixing.

"Well, if you need me, all you have to do is ask and I will be more then willing to help" Esme smiled going to say something, before her phone beeped. "Oh perfect! Alice and Jasper just came though the gates, they should be here any second and then we can eat!" I left the kitchen to go and let Alice and Jasper in. I peeked in the living room and it looked like Edward had dozed off and Carlisle was still watching his tennis match.

I opened the door standing on the front porch and breathed in that summer night air. Esme flowers were blooming and looked gorgeous. Walking off the steps, I leaned down and smelled the roses, making me think of my Maw-maw Swan. She also let me help her plant her roses and I would spend house just smelling them. Cancer took her to soon and I wish Masen could have met her. They would have loved each other.

Jasper huge ass truck pulled through the gravel driveway and I stood, giving them a wave. "Hey you guys. Long time no see" I joked. Alice gave me a quick hug, before running inside to go and find her dad. "What's up with her?" Jasper shrugged and gave me a hug. "No idea, darlin" He slung his arm around my shoulder as we walked into the house. "I need a beer" Jazzy announced pulling us into the kitchen. Jasper went right to the fridge and pulled out a beer for himself and popped it open.

"Momma, Cullen! Good to see you" Esme giggled and gave him a big hug. "Hello son. Is Alice feeding you enough? You look smaller then the last time I saw you" Jasper blushed and ducked his head down, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yes, ma'am." Esme just sighed and pushed him into the dining room. "Come along you two. I just sent Masen to go get the others"

Esme had out done herself with this table setup. It looked straight out of a home decor magazine. "Es, this table looks amazing!" She thanked me, telling me where she got everything from. Esme had moved the chairs around and had three chairs on the left side, but only two chairs on the right side, for Alice and Jasper. She had put Masen booster chairs in the middle of mine and Edwards seat and Esme sit down at the head of the table next to me, so all of us girls would be together and could chat.

Carlisle stepped into the dining room, his arm around Alice who wore a large smile on her face. Alice took her seat next to Jasper, while Carlisle went over to Esme and kissed her cheek, telling her how wonderful everything looked.

Edward and Masen came in. Edward had Masen on his back and they were both in a fit of giggles. I stood back for a moment and looked around At everything. I've never had a family dinner like this. The fact that I could give my son this, meant the world to me. He had an Aunts and Uncles who loved him so much. Wonderful grandparents that would give anything for him. And a daddy that found us and fell in love with us for some reason.

In one and a half weeks is my baby's 3rd birthday and I had a feeling it was going to be his best one yet. I had already sent out all the invites for his birthday, and he even had a few friends from daycare that would be attending. Edward knew of this cool kids club that we had booked for him party. And Mase asked for a balloon party and I had found TONS of different balloon in all kinds of colors.

And Masen had no idea, but Emmett and Rosalie were flying in a few days before his party to surprise him. It was going to be the first time my big brother will meet my boyfriend and I was a little more then nervous. I've never introduced a guy to my family before, but the plan was to tell them once they got into town and same for Charlie.

It was actually Edwards idea to just bite the bullet and tell my family. It was only fare as his whole family knew about our relationship and I haven't even mentioned to my family about Edward. My sweet Edward was very patient in waiting for me to be fully ready. With what happened with James, I would very careful with who I brought into my life. But I knew without a doubt that Edward was a good guy and he won't leave us.

I hope he wouldn't.

While Edward clicked Masen into his chair, I got busy with making Masen and Edwards plates for them. Sitting it down in front of them, before I went to making my own plate. "Who would like to say the Grace?" Carlisle asked both of his hand's stretched open, waiting for Jazz and Edward. "Why don't you do it this time, daddy?" Alice said oh so sweetly. This girl must need something from him, because she is laying it on THICK tonight.

We each grabbed a hand and bowed our head and closed our eyes. "Bless us, O Lord, for these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen." Everyone said Amen and opened our eyes. I knew that the Cullen's were catholics, I mean their last name was Cullen for crying out loud, but I've never practiced in the catholic religion. Is Edward serious about his religion? Would he want me and Masen to convert over?

I grew up in a baptist church, but we only went to church on the holidays and Maw-Maw was in town. Charlie taught me and Emmett about God, but we never really were church people. I think Masen has been in a church building once and he was only six months old. Alice wasn't much of a church goer in college, she only went in Esme was in town to visit. I knew Carlisle and Esme never missed a Sunday service. Now that I think about it, Edward has been at my house on many Sundays and he never says anything about going to church.

"Eddie, I don't think carrots are very yummy" Masen voice pulled me out of my head and focused on the matter at hand. "I think they are super yummy. What do you think Mommy?" I nodded shoving a carrot into my mouth. "Delicious!" Masen watched us hesitantly and stabbed a carrot with his fork, taking a tiny bite and making a face. "Yeah, they yucky" Everyone laughed at Masey making his cheeks turn red and he tried to push his face into my side.

"Aww, it's ok Masey wasey. I think Carrots are yucky too" Alice said, sticking her tongue out at the carrots. "Mary Alice! Don't tell him that, you need to be a good example" Esme scolded Allie. But Al just snickered shooting a wink at Masen and shoved a carrot in her mouth to please her mom.

Dinner went off with a hitch once we got over the carrot debacle. Esme had us girls clean off the table while the men got to work With loading the dishwasher and hand washing the extra dishes that could not fit. Masen went to the playroom after he asked to be excused from the table and had yet to return.

"I'm gonna go check on Masen" Esme and Alice had poured themselves another glass of wine and went to the living room to relax. Masen was sitting at the little table in the playroom with crayons covering the table and was drawing a picture of what looked like a family picture. "Hey baby. Whatcha' doin?" He picked up his picture and showed it to me. "Will you explain to me what it is?" He nodded.

"me and Mama" He pointed to the two people holding hands in front of the house. "And this is my Eddie" his chubby finger moved to the lone person standing in front of what looked like a car and was holding a brief case in his hand and waving to us with the other. "Eddie back from his workies and we is saying hi to him" I smiled at him placing a kiss on his head. "What is this?" I asked him. I honestly couldn't make out what it was if I tried. It sorta looked like a spider; but I didn't want to guess and hurt his feelings.

"That's the doggie mama. His name is farts!" Masen died laughing as I just shook my head. Boy will be boys.

"Farts huh? That's a interesting name for a dog" this started the laughter all over again and I couldn't help but laugh along with him. I am so happy to have a son. He makes everything worth it.

"Hey can I join in" My eyes locked onto Edward, who was leaning against the door frame, with his boot covered feet crossed together. "Of corse, Eddie!" Masen told Edward, jumping up and grabbing his hand. He pulled Edward over to the table and pushed him so he would sit down.

"Wanna see my picture Eddie?" Edward nodded. And ooo and awed over the drawing, telling him how talented he was. "We should definitely take this home and put it on the fridge! Right mommy?" Edward said, holding the picture up in the air. "Most definitely! I think I have a perfect spot for it too" We spent the rest of the evening playing in the playroom and drawing tons of pictures, Masen even made one just for Edward's office at work.

I could imagine all of our nights like this. I was beyond blessed and I couldn't wait to see where life would bring us.

Thats it!! Next chapter will be Masen's 3rd birthday and we finally get to see Emmett!!

If you have any ideas for the next chapter please let me know. Also sorry for so long in between chapters, i always forget I am writing a story. XD

Till next time ~Jade

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