*ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO THE LOVELY STEPHENIE MEYERS
Chapter 16
Bella POV October
Masen had us up bright and early having gone to bed at eight the night before. Edward being the angel he is let me sleep and got up with my hyper son. Edwards bed was like pure heaven and I never wanted to get out of it. You sink into the mattress and it helped sooth all my aches and pains. I hadn't slept that good since before I had Masen.
I slept till ten before getting up out of the magical bed and went to use a even more magical shower. These Cullen's don't hold out on nice things and I must say, I'm starting to get used to it. My feet walked on their own accord to the smell of fresh coffee.
I took the stairs this time. The staircase was just so beautiful. It was in the middle of the home and made one large spiral leaning though the floors. I learned from Carlisle that the wood was mahogany and was from when the house was build in the 1900. Over the years people have kept the wood in perfect condition. Surprisingly the steps did not even creek when you walked.
I came to the landing of the first floor and walked through the living room to the kitchen. Oma was snoring quietly in a plush recliner, her book still resting in her lap. Masen toys were scattered around the living room showing me that he had been here at some point. Stopping in the living room I picked up my sons toys, I noticed a few toys that I didn't not buy him. I swear I'm gonna run out of room for all this kids stuff.
Sitting in front of the glass coffee was a wicker basket with more toys that Masen did not pull out. I tossed my arms full of toys into the basket sighing in relief to free my arms. I spotted Masen baby blanket and Teddy laying on the floor near the couch. Edward always let Masen bring his blanket and bear out of bed, even know him and Masen knows those items stay in his bed so we don't lose them. This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way.
Not wanting to go all the way back upstairs I folded up the blanket and put it on the coffee table and left teddy on top of that. I heard Masen squeals coming from the kitchen. His laughter was contagious and I could hear others laughing along with him. My feet moved to their own accord to get closer to the sweet sound.
The kitchen had huge French doors near the breakfast nook that outlooked their beautiful backyard. The stone patio was covered from the sun with nice outdoor furniture, where I could see myself curling up with a good book and watching the sunset.
Masen was running though the plush grass clutching a football as Edward and Jasper chased them. I spotted Alice and Esme sitting on a swing together under a large tree watching the boy play. Masen run off into a big group of trees. I lost sight of him in the thick forest, but Edward was hot on his heels and I knew he would be alright. I walked over to where Alice and Esme were.
Esme jumped up giving me a comforting hug, asking me if I had eaten yet. "No I haven't. I heard Masen laughing and I couldn't help but to follow the sound" I turned back and glanced at Edward and Masen. Jasper was walking about of the trees holding the football. Edward was not far behind holding my giggling son over his shoulder.
"Well lucky for you, I put up a plate of breakfast just for you. Please sit and relax with Alice and I will go fetch it for you. The weather is just perfect today" Esme practically pushed down on the swing leaving no room for an argument. Alice Laughed at her overly bearing mother. "Better get used to it Bella. Back in Phoenix you only had to deal with her for a month at the longest. Now you're dating her baby boy and she's bound to be around much more" I shrugged.
I honestly didn't mind Esme. She gave me something that I never really had. A mothers love. She was so warm and comforting. She had such compassion for anyone she met. No matter their background or what they did or what someone else might have done. She would just loved them the way a mother should.
Masen saw me on the swing and came running over while he yelled out my name again and again. "Mama! I play football now like Eddie and Uncle Emmy" I smiled at him. Masen cheeks were flushed and his hair was more crazy then usual from the wind whipping though it. "That's so cool Masen! I wanna see you play, maybe you can convince Dad- I mean Eddie and uncle Jaz to play another round" I peeked through my hair to see if Alice might have noticed my small slip.
I've never done that before. Sure Masen has called Edward daddy a few times, but I've never referred to him like that. But that's the truth that's who Edward is. He is Masen's daddy. He's been there for Masen more then any man. Edward loves my son as if he was his own flesh and blood. Edward moved his whole Friday around just so he could pick up Masen and be able to spend a whole day with him. He could have picked Masen up when he was done with his work day not take a half day. It was little things like this that showed me I made the right decision of dating Edward.
It's crazy to think we have only been together for four months. It feels like I've know Edward forever. He fits so perfectly into my life and into my heart. I'm not only getting Edward. I am getting a whole family with him too. His parents, grandparents. Sister. And I'm sure I will meet even more people during this week who is going to welcome me and Masen as much as everyone else has. But no one will love us more then Edward does.
Edwards POV
Yesterday Bella Masen and I all arrived in the cold windy Chicago. Bella seemed to be very excited to be here. I was sure she was going to bite her nails down to the skin while at the airport but she seemed to calm down once we got through security. I had never seen Bella almost shut down like that. All those people seemed to really freak both her and Masen out, but I wonder if Masen was just feeding off his mother's emotions.
I've flown a lot in my life and was used to large airports. Bella flew a lot when she was younger but she flew from tiny airports that barely even had four gates. Sea-Tac was no small airport. The lines were always long and everything was always busy. I was used to it, but my sweet Bella wasn't. I'm just grateful she let me take care of her and Masen and trusted me enough to do so.
It was hard to leave them long enough to go to the coffee shop, but I knew that full bellies would help with the wait in the lobby. I was even more happy I had done that since we got stuck waiting for a new plane.
I couldn't find it in me to be upset or frustrated about it though. I was glad that they were taking every precaution they could. My family was going to be on this plane and there was a high chance that my pregnant sister might end up on the same airplane later that day. Plus Masen was loving watching the planes and I had a feeling that aircraft might be his newest obsession.
For some reason I was up way before the sunrise. I had that same nightmare again about James and I couldn't go back to sleep again. I choose to just lay and watch Bella sleep. She always looked so beautiful but when she was sleeping it was like I was looking at an angel and I never wanted to look away.
Masen tipped toed into our room at five am. He was fully of energy and clearly well rested. Once he saw that I was awake he bounced over to my side requesting chocolate chip pancakes. Apparently Nana had promised there would be some.
My cooking wasn't the best, but I could make a mean pancake. Just like my mom taught me when I was eleven. I pulled myself out of bed bring Masen with me. We got him out of his nightly pull-up which was completely dry! He should be sleeping without them soon. Masen got some undies from his suitcase putting them on and pulling his pajamas pants back on. No reason to get him dressed if he was about to eat some sticky syrup.
"Come on big man let's go make some pancakes. Don't be to loud ok. Oma might still be sleeping" Masen grasped my hand in his smaller one and walked ran to the elevator. I honestly had no clue as to why he loved these things so damn much, but it was sorta cute.
We made it past the living room and Oma's room without to much noise. Once we were inside the kitchen I closed the doors to keep the noise to a minimum level. "Can I helps Eddie?" Masen asked. I watched as he tried to hop onto the bar stool and was having some complications. "Sure buddy. Can I help you get up there" Masen struggled for a second more before sighing and allowing me to help him on the stool.
"Normally Nana mixes up the pancake batter the night before, let's hope we got that lucky" opening up the fridge I found the large pitcher filled with the pancake batter. My mom has had this since I was just a boy. I remember I would find her mixing it up on Friday nights so me and Alice could have fresh pancakes on Saturday. My mom always seemed to go above and beyond.
"Did you find it" I smiled at Masen small voice. Pulling back I showed Masen the pitcher with a big smile. "Yep! Let's get cookin" I dumped some batter in a smaller bowl. Letting Masen mix in the chocolate chips. I also managed to convince him to have some blueberries pancakes too. I doubt Bella would want him to just have chocolate at six am.
"Eddie when we gonna see the other persons?" I chuckled at Mase's question leaving my post at the stove I walked over to Masen. "Well we probably won't see anyone today. But tomorrow my uncles and their wives are going to come over and see us"
Masen nodded and seemed to be thinking very hard about something. "Are they my uncles? Like uncle Emmy?" I shook my head no. "Not really. Your Uncle Emmett is your uncle because he is mommy's brother. Nana has two brothers and they are my uncles. Does that make any sense" Masen looked completely lost and I was to honestly.
"So my uncle Emmy is mine but not yours Eddie and you have uncles that are not mine like Uncle Emmy is not you big brother?" Wow, why couldn't I have thought of it that way. "Yeah Masen I think you've got it all figured out" Masen is such a smart kid and is wise beyond his years. I've never been around a lot of kids but I have never seen one like Masen. He is hands down the coolest and cutest little human I had ever met. I am very blessed that I get to be apart of raising him and to watch him grown into a young man.
by seven we had a large stack of blueberry pancakes and chocolate chip pancakes. Masen wanted one of each with lots of syrup and whipped cream. Since we were on vacation I fulfilled his request, placing a plate of a sugary and sticky mess. But I heard no complaints from him.
I sipped on a cup of coffee while Masen ate. I wasn't really feeling breakfast this morning and hoped that everyone would eat the huge amounts of food. Picking up my phone I read over my work emails. There was someone I have been waiting to hear back from and I couldn't wait to see their email!
Me and Masen drew up a ring for Bella and I had sent a picture to a friend I knew that made custom rings. I had went to tons of jewelry shops around town and even looked online but I just could not find a ring that would be perfect for My Bella. I had my grandmothers ring but that thing was god awful. It was huge and old, I could never seen Bella wearing a ring like that.
After seeing my Nana's old ring that's when I thought of just making a ring that's just for her. No one else would ever have a ring like Bella's. I know we have only been together for four months now and I wasn't planning on proposing for awhile, but custom rings can take months to make. I haven't even heard back from them yet and there's a chance that they can't even make the ring I'm wanting. It needs. Not it has to be just perfect.
Bella was going to be my wife one day. She will be one of the most important things in my life and she was going to always have the best, mo matter what it took. There would never been anyone other then Bella she was it for me. Her and Masen will be with me always and forever.
Oma walked into the kitchen not to long after Masen started eating and I jumped up to make her a plate. "Good morning Oma! Please come sit down and let me make you a plate" I pulled out a chair close by Masen, so she could have her eye on him.
I put some blueberry pancakes on her plate, feeling a little silly for not thinking about making something to go along with the pancakes. Pouring her a cup of coffee I sit everything in front of her. "Oh thank you Edward. You are such a doll" Oma pinched my cheeks giving me a large smile. I grimaced from the pain of pinching my cheeks.
Grumbling I sit down on the other side of Masen and away from Oma's hands. "Did you sleep well Masen?" Oma asked Mase. Masen nodded his head finishing the bite of pancake before speaking
"Yes, ma'am the bed is soooo big!" Masen stretched his arms out trying to explain the size of the bed. I guess he has never slept in a queen sized bed all alone before. It probably did feel quite big and empty. "I hope it wasn't to big for you" Masen shook his head no, letting Oma know that he was indeed a big boy.
The kitchen door swung open once more and my mother and father stepped though only wearing their robes not having dressed for the day. "Good morning family! I hope everyone slept well" Mother sang. She gave each of us a hug and kiss before sitting next to Oma. Father got a cup of coffee mumbling a quiet good morning. You don't speak to my Father till he's had his morning cup of coffee. It's been a rule since I was a small boy. Dad was not a morning person.
"Mom you didn't need to make these pancakes. I was more then happy to do so" Oma went to speak but Masen jumped In before her. "NANA! Me and Eddie we mades them pancakes together" We all laughed at the cuteness that is Masen Swan. Masen's cheeks flush red at the attention his words brought him, his brown eyes resting on me for help.
"Masen we are not laughing at you baby. You are just so cute buddy that it makes everyone so happy" Masen reached his arms up for me and I gladly picked him up, letting him tuck his face in my neck. "It's alright Maser. Why don't we go get you cleaned up?"
Keeping Masen on my hip we took the elevator up to the second floor. I peeked in on Bella on the way to Masen's room, finding her fast asleep clutching my pillow to her chest. "Mama is a sleepy head" Masen smiled softly at his mother, looking at her the way she does to him. Pulling the door closed I walked a door down to Masen's room.
Bella had opened Masen's suitcase and left it on the desk in his room. Putting Masen on his feet I sent him to the bathroom to wash his hands and face. I fixed up Masen's bed so Bella wouldn't have to. I placed Teddy on the pillow and folded up his blanket, laying it next to the bear.
Masen came charging out of the en suite showing me his clean hands. "Good job buddy. Hop up on the bed so we can get you dressed" I helped Masen up on the bed letting him take his jammies off himself. I found some brown joggers and black T-shirt. We paid that with a pair of Nike sneakers and white socks. He looked pretty good if I say so myself. After he brushed his teeth he was ready to go.
"Eddie I thinks my Teddy wants to go with us" I nodded at Masen. Bella hated for him being Teddy out of the bedroom, but I brought my teddy everywhere I went, so would it be fair to not let Masen do the same? I just hate to tell the kid no. When I tell him no he gives me those sad brown eyes and I can't not say yes.
I sent Masen downstairs to find Esme so I could dress for the day as well. Masen was very excited to be riding the elevator alone, feeling like a proper "big boy" I leaned over the railing waiting for Masen to appear. I heard the ding of the elevator and waited.
Soon Masen ran though foyer like a bullet. "NANA!! Where is you?" He yelled, his voice Echoing though out the large house. I chuckled leaning away the the railing walking back to my room. All those year of my mom talking about Alice friend Bella and her baby all the times she invited me to come with her to Arizona and see Alice. I could have been with Bella all those years ago. I could have seen Masen grow up and be there for Bella even if that meant just being her friend.
I stood at the end of my old bed and watched Bella sleeping so peacefully. She had kicked the comforter off, tangling her legs in the sheets, her arms wrapped around my pillow, holding it to her chest. Her beautiful chestnut brown hair was spread across the bed. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, I want to always remember her like this. I pulled out my phone and snapped a picture of her. She would kill me if she knew I had this, but I want to be able to always think back to this moment.
Leaving my beautiful girlfriend to rest I went and got dressed for the day. Bella had packed me a few pair of jeans so I slid on a pair and grabbed one of my old band T-shirts to go with it. Sweet! I thought. Bella remembered to packed my vans. God bless that beautiful woman! Once I had my shoes on and my teeth brushed I was ready to go.
Heading back downstairs I followed the noise to the living room and found everyone in there. Oma was in the recliner covered with a blanket watching Jasper play with Masen on the floor. Esme had apparently got Masen a basket of toys for the Chicago house as well. Masen was playing with a brand new set of Lincoln logs wearing a big smile.
My mother was on the couch next to my father who was looking much more awake now. Alice wasn't in here and I assumed she must have still been sleeping. She needs her rest poor thing. "Eddie come play!" Masen bellowed at me. "Yes boss, comin boss" I gave him a fake salute coming to sit next to him. I haven't played with Lincoln logs since I was a boy. I used to love these things! I would build up a big tower and let Alice knock it down just to build it up again.
"Was Bella still asleep?" My mom asked me. "Yeah she was. She hadn't been sleeping well in the days leading up to the flight, she was worried about how everything would go and it was keeping her up at night." Mom's face frowned and I'm sure she was trying to figure out a way to do something special for Bella. I love my ever-caring mother.
"Tomorrow your uncle will be joining us for brunch! I think your Uncle Ern will be bring Harley to join us as well. With the anniversary of Keren's death approaching we didn't want Harley to feel left out. I'm sure he misses her just as much as Ernest does. Poor soul"
My uncle Ernest was married to my Aunt Keren since he was 19. When Keren was 48 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and she sadly lost her battle after fighting it for five long years. They only ever had the one son Harley who was their pride and joy. Losing Keren was a very hard hit to our whole family. It was unfortunate to see her go.
"That's nice, I haven't seen Harley in years! I wonder what he's been up too" I was super close with Harley growing up. His house was right down the street from here and we would spend most of our days in either my backyard or his. Half the time we would try and snatch two dinners by eating at both of our houses. Some of my fondest memories.
"We will have everyone together! Your uncle Elliott and Aunt Anna will be there and Holly of course. I'm so excited for them to meet Bella and Masen. I think that Bella and Holly will just hit it off" Holly is Elliott and Anna's 16 year old daughter. Holly is very shy and really only shows her true self around us family. Bella is so welcoming that I'm sure she will have Holly wrapped around her finger in no time.
Alice joined us a few minutes later and Jasper left Masen and I to go and check on his bride to be. It was honestly pretty weird to see my baby sister pregnant. I remember the day she was born and now she's going to have a family of her own. Thinking about that made me also realize that I still have yet to ask Bella about what Masen said. Does Bella not want to live with me? Is it to soon. It's not like Alice and Jasper are moving out next week it's going to be a few months. I don't need to worry about this now I guess.
"Eddie, did yous know that my uncle Emmy plays the football?" Masen voice pulled me out of my musing. "I did know that. Mommy mentioned that he coaches football" Masen nodded, he pulled his bottom lip between his teeth, looking like his mom. "Well I wanna play football too, but I don't know how's to" Huh I wonder if Bella knows Masen wants to play? I can't see why she wouldn't let him play. I'm sure there is like a flag football team he could join.
"That's awesome Masen! I used to play football when I was a kid, but I didn't last to long. I was fast at running but bad at everything else" Honestly I was way to scrawny to play on the team. My dad got worried when I kept getting hurt from a tackle and they pulled me out after my second concussion and a broken arm. Safe to say I never went back to playing on a team, but me and my dad would have our own football games in the back yard.
"Can you teach me how Eddie! Can you, can you" Masen jumped up and down awaiting my answer. Like I would ever say no to that face. "Of course Masen! We will have to see if Grampy has a football around here" Masen ran over to my dad, jumping in his lap begging him for a football.
My Father was like a kid in a candy store looking for the football out in the shed. I honestly couldn't believe that he had kept my old football after all these years. "She's pretty worn, but I think we could see throw it around" Dad tossed the ball at me and took off out to the yard. "Come on Eddie!!" Chucking I followed them out of the dusty shed.
Mom and Alice had moved to the swing near the tree and Jasper was standing next to dad waiting on me and Masen. Apparently Jasper could also play football, but he would rather have played baseball growing up then football. I didn't even know he could play either. Maybe I haven't spent enough time with Jasper. I needed to fix that one especially with my little niece or nephew on the way.
Masen was surprisingly good at football, the kid had one hell of an arm and I couldn't wait for Bella to see and hopefully we could figure out how to get him on a team. There is way to much potential to not see this though.
We were half way through our second game when I spotted Bella had taken my mother place on the swing next to Alice. The sun was shining down on her though the tree branches making the red streaks in her brown hair shine bright. She was so beautiful. Her smile was like a breath of fresh air and I wished to keep her smiling forever.
Masen took off away from the swing running to Jasper after he spoke with Bella and Alice, so I jogged over to my beautiful Bella in hopes for a kiss before Masen dragged me back to finish the game. "Good morning beautiful. Did you sleep well?" I asked Bella. I tucked a loose strain of hair behind her ear finding her face flushing red. Alice was practically vibrating in her seat but kept her eyes trained on Jasper.
"Is everything alright?" Bella nodded taking a nervous glance at Alice. "Yeah everything is great! You looked good out there playing" She shot me a wink pulling me down by my jacket and giving me a proper good morning kiss. "Thanks Baby. Did you see Masen! Bella he's amazing the kid has a real talent for this game" Bella's face lit up with pride for her son. I'm sure my face probably mirrored the same look.
"My brother is gonna freak out when he hears about this. He brought Masen his first real football when he was six months old, I'm pretty sure I still have it tucked away in his closet somewhere" I sadly wasn't able to talk to Bella any longer as I was summoned to finish out the game we started by a very stubborn three year old.
Masen enjoyed making sure his mother was watching our game the entire time and wanted her to get videos to send to Emmett. Once we finished up the game Masen went off with Esme to do some arts and crafts. "You wanna go for a walk with me? I have something I would love to show you" I asked Bella. Everyone else had moved their way back inside, but Bella and I hung out on the swing just enjoying our time together. "I would love you Edward, but what about Masen? Should we bring him"
I shook my head no. Standing up I reached out a hand for Bella pulling her up and wrapping my arms around her waist. "Nah we have so many babysitters inside, he will be just fine. Hell they probably won't even notice we are gone" keeping my hand in hers I walked us into the forest taking the path I did everyday till I was 19.
"No one know about this place. Well if they do they haven't told me about it. When I was seven I was exploring out here and came across this opening. I think it might be part of the state park but I've never seen anyone here before" pushing the tress back I showed Bella the beautiful meadow ahead. The flowers haven't fully died off yet and it was still so beautiful. "Edward" she breath. Ever so carefully she dragged her finger tips across the wild flowers, breathing in the fresh scent.
"This is incredibly beautiful. I can't imagine how peaceful this must have been growing up. Like your own personal get away" After I found this place I spent almost everyday here. On the day where life just seemed to get the best of me I could come out here and escape from everything. "It was very nice to have. I've never brought anyone out here. You are the only person I've ever wanted to bring out here" Leaning over I pressed a kiss to her perfectly perfect lips. She looked so beautiful, the colorful flowers surrounding her and the leaves starting to change on the trees. I wish I could have gotten a picture of her.
"You are so beautiful, my Bella" Blushing she looked out to the stream tucking that damn lip between her teeth. "To bad the water is to cold" She sighed. There was a small creek that ran though the plushy green grass. It did look quite refreshing and I agreed with what Bella had said.
"We will come back this summer so you can get in the creek. Plus Esme has already been planning a summer trip for us to come back and enjoy the pool. Since you will be off work all summer and Masen will be out of school. I'm sure I can move my schedule around no problem" I couldn't wait to bring Bella and Masen back when the weather was warmer. Mase will love my parents pool. I definitely needed to bring Bella back to the meadow in the summer so she could see the flowers in full bloom and the grass nice and bright green.
We talked about this summer and Bella told me how she signed up for this camp that for a week this summer that she signed Masen up for. Apparently she also signed up to volunteer, she said if she did volunteer that Masen got in for free, so it was honestly a steal plus it would give them something to do. There was a reason I brought her out here but we were having such a nice time and I didn't want to ruin it, but I needed to know.
"Hey Bella, there was something we need to talk about" I pulled her hands into my lap wanting to be able to hold her at least somewhat. "What is it honey" She whispered concern written over her face. "A couple weeks or so ago Masen told me about Alice's pregnancy before she announced it and mentioned how uncle Jazz was gonna buy her a big house for the baby. He said that he heard Alice and Jasper talking about it one night when they babysat him" Bella sighed shaking her head. Jasper and Alice were really bad about forgetting how much Masen pays attention nowadays. He's always listening even when it seems like he's not.
"Oh Edward I'm sorry, you must have been quite shocked" i shrugged. "Yeah I guess I was more surprised that you hadn't mentioned anything about them moving out" Bella frowned shaking her head. "Edward, I was planning on talking to you about it once it got closer and once Alice announced her pregnancy to you. I wasn't even sure if there was anything to talk about, we have only been together for four months and we are talking about moving in together. And who is to say that you even want to leave your condo! You worked hard to get that place and you love it, I don't want to take that away from you Edward."
How did she even have that much air in her lungs. "Isabella!" Letting go of her hands i cupped her face making her look at me. "Bella I love you so much and I love your son too! And for starters I fucking hate my condo! It's empty and cold and the biggest thing I hate about it is the fact that you and Masen are not there with me. We still have time to think this over but I'm ready whenever you are. I'm not going anywhere Bella. Forever will not be long enough"
Bella threw her arms around my neck kissing me passionately and full of love. I pulled her body close and she caught my drift moving her legs to straddle my waist. "I love you too Edward so so much. I want my forever to be with you and only you. You are my lover and my companion and my best friend. I would be so happy if you moved in with me" I smiled so wide my cheeks burned. She really truly loved me just as much as I loved her. She was my whole world and I don't know how I got so blessed to be able to call her mine.
ooOoo~OCF~ooOoo
Eventually Bella and I popped our love bubble and made our way back up to the house. Bellas hair was ruffled and her lips were red and swollen from my kisses, I'm sure my hair looked more crazy then the usual but I didn't care. I was to happy to worry about what people might think. I was going to marry her one day so they better just get used to it.
When we got back to the house Masen had actually fallen asleep all cuddle up next to Carlisle who had also passed smooth out. I guess all that football just wore the two of them out. We spent the rest of our out day just relaxing around the house and playing board games. Bella and my mother baked some sweets for tomorrow and put the roast on to cook in a crockpot.
Bella and I gave Masen a bath together and dressed him in warm jammies, and reading him a book. Bella barely got through the first half of the story before Masen was knocked out cold. I guess all that football wore him out. Hell it wore me out too. "I can't believe how big he is. It seems like yesterday the doctor was placing him on my chest and congratulating me on a healthy baby boy" Bella whispered to me. We were laying on each of Masen sides watching him snooze so peacefully.
"I bet he was such a cute baby, I wish I could have been around for that" Bella cupped my cheek and gave me a soft kiss. "You are here now. That's all that matters Edward. You know that" I nodded giving her a smile. Everything worked out when it needed too, but I can't help but wish that it had all happened much sooner.
We fell asleep wrapped around each other and woke up in the same way with Bella's head on my chest and my arms holding her there. "Good morning, my love. How did you sleep?" I asked Bella with a kiss to her forehead. "I slept amazingly well. This bed is so comfortable" She moaned. Stretching her arms above her head she stretched out her muscles. Her tank top had rolled up during the night and her stretching pulled it up even further showing me one of her dusty rose nipples.
"Well good morning to me" I said as I placed a feather like kiss to her breast making her breath hitch. "A very good morning" She whispered pulling my mouth back to her nipple. Sucking lightly on the exposed skin, I slipped up her shirt with my free hand and she got the hint, pulling it over her head. Giving me access to her perfect body.
I nipped and sucked on her right breast while my hand gave the other attention not wanting to make it feel left out. Now that she was no longer breast feeding I was able to find out just how sensitive Bella's breast actually were. And sensitive the were, sometimes it seems like I could also make her cum just from her boobs, it was incredible and I had never seen anything like it.
"I love your mouth on me Edward" smiling at her words I released her puffy nipple wishing to kiss her lips. Locking my lips with hers I traced her lips with my tongue but Bella pulled away giving me a smirk. "My turn Yes please. Bella pushed me on my back and climbed on top of me her legs straddling my waist. "You are the most beautiful man I have ever seen" I rolled my eyes wanting to say something about her calling me beautiful, but she moved her breast from side to side over my chest and all words left my head.
She moved her lips to my ear running her wet tongue over it before biting my ear lobe. "God Bella" I moaned. I wrapped my hands around her waist pulling her body down on my hard member. Bella moaned throwing her head back, her long mahogany hair falling down so long it touched the tops of my thighs. She was so beautiful. Like an angel. My angel.
Somewhere outside of my Bella induced haze I heard our door open, but it wasn't until a little voice spoke up that I realized I had heard the door opening. "Mama, I hungry" I pushed Bella to my side and tossed her shirt at her. The boner I had completely forgotten about once Masen made his presence known. Bella was still laying there panting and moved to cover over the her but hadn't made a move to put her shirt back on.
I'm sure my face was blood red, probably where all the blood that was going other places rushed too. Masen paid no attention to the fact that Bella had no shirt on or that she was even there. He patted over to my side raising his arms for me to pick him up. His teddy bear hanging down his arm in one hand. "Morning Eddie, I hungry" Bella laughed turning over to look at her son. "What have I told you about knocking Masen?" Bella asked Masen who shrugged. "I did knock Mama! Two times" it took him a second but finally he held out to fingers in front of Bella's face.
"Oh...Well then good job and I'm sorry we didn't hear you baby" Bella told him, rubbing his cheek. "I really hungry mama!" Masen said once again with a large smile. And to further prove his point his stomach growled loudly. "Woah" I chuckled.
"Come on Buddy, Let's go feed that monster in your belly" I stood and stretched out. Walking over to my dresser I slipped on a plain white T-shirt and left my plaid sleep pants on. Bella put her tank top back on and had wrapped her robe around herself. Masen was perched on her hip still clutching his teddy bear.
I grabbed Bella's free hand and we made our way downstairs to the kitchen. I could smell the roast that had been cooking all night for lunch today and it had my mouth watering. The kitchen doors were open and inside my Mother was standing at the stove humming a old hymn as she slipped sausages and Oma was sitting at the breakfast table next to my father and they were both reading the news pager while sipping their coffees. "Good morning! I hope you all slept well" We all said good morning and I told Bella to go sit with Masen while I got our plates.
"Morning Ma. Smells great" I kissed her cheek on my way to the coffee pot gaining a big smile. I grabbed two mugs from the cupboard and poured Bella and I some coffee. Keeping mine black I dumped a fuck lot of cream and sugar in Bella's and taking a sip to make sure it was right. And yep taste like sugary milk. Yum.
"I've made some eggs and sausage and I found this cinnamon bread at the shops and thought we could try it" Mom pulled out a loaf of bread from the pantry and sit it next to the toaster. "Masen loves that bread. Do you want some of that and maybe some eggs?" Masen nodded. "Yes please!"
After we all had our fill of breakfast everyone left to their rooms to ready for the day before our guests arrived. Bella sent me to shower in our room while she got Masen ready for the day so we could switch off once I was ready and could watch Masen. I showed and dressed in dark blue suit trousers and a white button down. Both of my uncles were always dressed very nicely even when just around family. I made sure to let Bella know that we always dressed up as well, but she and Masen can wear whatever they preferred.
I was rolling up the sleeves on my shirt when Masen walked in. He looked incredibly handsome in his black slacks and a brown vest with a white shirt underneath. Bella even put his dress shoes on that he is going to wear for the wedding. "Woah! Where did this fly man come from" Masen strutted the rest of the way into the room completely feeling himself.
"Well Mr Cullen don't you clean up nicely" Bella said as she walked over to me. I pulled her closer pressing a kiss on her lips. "If you think this is nice, just wait till the wedding in a few days" I winked at her before letting her go so she could shower. "It shouldn't take me long, Alice is going to help me with my hair and makeup! Please try and keep Masen somewhat clean" Me and Masen laughed knowing full well that was all up to Mase. "I promise, I will keep him clean. Now go or else you will run out of time" I gently pushed her towards the bathroom and walked her walk through the door, she turned back and gave me a wink blowing me a kiss.
I took Masen downstairs to play while we waited. My dad was already down there sitting on the couch watching the news. "Wow don't you boys clean up nice" My dad said with a laugh. He was wearing something similar to my outfit but he had on a sports jacket over his shirt. "That's what Bella said too. You look nice as well, Dad" Masen ran over to his toys and got out his trains.
I took a seat on the other end of the sofa and watched the news in quiet till my father cleared his throat clearly wanting my attention. "Everything alright?" I asked. "Well I was wondering what you thought of your Nonna's ring? Your mother said you had asked for it" Ahh, I was wondering when this would come up. I didn't want to hurt his feeling and say his mothers ring was fucking ugly and Bella was definitely not going to wear it.
"Well about that. Dad the ring is very...Old fashioned...And That's not really Bella's taste. I'm wanting to design her a ring that would be made just for her. I wanted to take a few of the diamonds off Nonna's ring and use it for the new ring. I really wanted my future wife to wear her ring but it's just" my dad interrupted me. "It's ugly as hell" I nodded shrugging my shoulders.
"Edward, son I know that ring is hideous! My father even thought the ring was ugly but your Nonna, God she loved that ring. It was everything she wanted. I think that taking the ring apart is probably the best idea. Alice certainly doesn't want it and I would hate for it to just sit in moms old jewelry box" My dad sigh and moved his teary eyes back to the television. Nonna was a sore topic for my father, he missed her so.
"I will show you some of the ideas I have later. Allie has been helping me with the design of it" I said trying to move the subject forward. Me getting married should be a happy thing. "I bet Bella will love it. It's a bit soon is it not? When are you planning to propose?" I shrugged, I better get used to people saying this. "I guess so. I'm not planning to propose for at least another six months or so. We are planning on moving in together once Alice and Jasper get their own place so maybe after that" We would be together for almost a year then and should be an respectful amount of time. Maybe i should speak with Bella about our plan, I would like to keep this a surprise but it wouldn't hurt to talk with her about timelines.
I went and move to the floor really wanting to just end the conversation with my father. Luckily for me Jasper and Alice walked hand and hand into the living room not to long after. Alice was wearing a nice flowing purple dress that ended at her shins. Surprisingly enough she was wearing white flats and not her usual high heels. I'm guessing the pregnancy has her holding back. Jasper was wearing an blue jeans and a black T shirt as usual. I don't think I've ever seen Jasper not wearing that outfit.
"Wow Aunt Alice looks like a princess" Masen whispered. He jumped up running over to Alice and hugging her waist. "Thank you little man. You are looking pretty handsome yourself" Jasper picked up Masen tossing him up in the air and catching him again. Masen giggled yelling that he was gonna fall. "Man, Masen you better slow down on the chocolate milk your bulking up dude" I laughed as Jasper acted like Masen weighed a ton and he could barely hold him anymore.
"Bella should be down soon, she was just dressing" I nodded asking them to keep an eye on Masen for me so I could help Bella downstairs. Not that she couldn't come down herself, I just enjoyed to escort her down. I took the stairs two at a time making it up just in time to see Bella walking out. She was wearing a silky sage green dress, her back was exposed with small straps crisscrossing across her bare back. She held a short pair of heels in one hand and she wore a large smile on her glossy pink lips.
"Bella you are exquisite. You take my breath away everyday" I pulled her to me wishing we could have finish what we started this morning. "I want you to badly" I whispered in her ear placing a kiss there. "Tonight. I promise" I gave her a quick kiss, not wanting to mess up the lipstick she wore. "Promise, promise Miss Swan" She winked at me biting that lip again. "Come on let's get this over with. Faster it's done the faster everyone goes to bed!"
At exactly 12:30 my Uncle Elliott and Aunt Anna knocked on the front door. Both dress in nice attire and little Holly came around her mothers side. She had grown a lot since the last time I saw her. She looked a lot like my Oma with her long Carmel hair that curled around her face and dark brown eyes. No wonder my uncle keeps her locked up all the time. "Oh it's so nice to see you guys! I have miss you so much Eli" Mom wrapped her arms around her big brother giving him a tight hug.
"Little Holly! You are not so little anymore" Esme hugged Holly and Anna as well. Dad took their coats asking how the drive was. Bella stood at my side grasping my hand tightly. Masen was on his mothers hip, his head tucked in her neck watching the new people in the room.
"Edward how nice to see you, I hope everything is going well with the firm?" My uncle shook my hand and patted my back. Elliott was also a lawyer and helped me get into the firm I worked at. He is good friends with Aro and Anna is close to his wife as well. "It's going great! Just closed up a few cases just in time for the wedding" I pulled Bella a little close. "Uncle this is my girlfriend Isabella and her son Masen. Bella this is my uncle Elliot, my aunt Anna and their daughter Holly"
Bella let go of my hand moving forward to greet my family. Anna immediately pulled her in for a hug gushing about how cute Masen was. Holly gave Masen a little wave telling him that she liked his teddy bear that he was holding. "Thanks, my Nana gaves it to me" Masen quietly told Holly. "Awww! What a cutie. That looks just like the bear Edward used to carry around!" Esme Nodded smiling fondly at the bear.
"It is the same one. We had an extra one that we found in the garage and I gifted it to Bella when I met her. She was actually Alice's roommate in Arizona and they both moved here this summer. That's when Bella and Edward met and it was love at first sight" Mom. Cooed. We moved to the living room where My mom had set out some appetizers for everyone to snack on.
Holly managed to convince Masen to sit next to her on the floor and he actually showed Holly his basket of toys asking her if she wanted to play. Bella gave me a big smile squeezing my hand that rested in her lap. It normally took Masen awhile to warm up to new people, but he seemed to be taken with Holly. I knew she babysat now and I guess she just had the touch.
"Tell me Isabella, what do you do for work?" Elliott asked Bella. Taking our attention away from Masen. "Please it's just Bella Isabella is such a mouth full and to answer your question I teach 3rd graders in port Angeles. I just finished my degree and started teaching full time a few months ago" I smiled proudly of my Bella. She worked so hard for her career and she's amazing at it.
"That's amazing Bella. You know my Anna is a kindergarten teacher" Anna has been a teacher forever. She even taught Alice's kindergarten class when we were kids. "Your brave to teach kindergarten. I couldn't do it. I have my hands full with Masen I couldn't imagine a whole class of him" Bella laughed. "It can be quite difficult at times, but I enjoy the challenge" Anna was cut short due to the doorbell ringing and Esme exuded herself to go answer it.
"I like I was saying, I enjoy the challenge. Me and Eli were blessed with two children and once our son Willam came to school age I decided teaching would be the perfect job for me. That way I can be home the same hours they were. I took a small break when I had Holly but once she turned five she came to my class and I've been back ever since" I never thought of the fact that once Masen started school we wouldn't need daycare anymore. He would go to preschool next year but I don't think preschool is a full day.
"I am looking forward to the day when Masen will be in the same building as me all day. It's so hard to leave him at daycare everyday, but I'm just unable to stay home with him. Thankfully Esme helps a ton and we also have another sitter on the days Esme can't watch him" We could probably afford Bella to stay home with him once I moved in, but I doubt that Bella would let me pay for everything and she loves her job.
Esme came around the corner holding a bottle of wine and my Uncle Ern right behind her. He looked just like a boyish version of my mother, but with a beard and gray hair. Ernest was the oldest son and if I can remember correctly he was about 60 years old now. He aged quite a lot after Aunt Keren passed. Uncle Ern walked over and hugged Oma and she whispered something in his ear making him tear up.
Ernest made his way down and hugged Elliott and Anna and Alice. He shook my father and Jaspers hands before moving over to Holly giving her a hug. He shook Masen hand giving him a odd look, trying to remember who this kid was. "Edward good to see you again" I stood and hugged him tightly. I hadn't seen him since Kerens funeral and that was just way to long. "It's good to see you too Uncle Ern, I hope you are doing well" He nodded giving me a smile. He certainly looked way better since I saw him last. Looks like he gained a few needed pounds.
"This is Bella my girlfriend and you already met her son Masen. Bella, baby this is my Uncle Ernest" Bella stood up and went to shake his hand but was once again pulled into a hug. "What is a pretty girl like you doing with my troll of a nephew" Bella giggled giving me a wink. "Ehh I'm keeping him around till something better comes around" I gasped holding my chest. "Bella I'm hurt! I thought you loved me" I poured at her words giving her my best puppy eyes.
"I'm just playing Edward. You know I love ya" I gave her a small peck really wanting to do more then that. Ernest took the open seat next to his Mother and talked quietly with her. Esme and Bella went off to wrap up lunch after Ernest let us know that Harley decided he did not want to come today. Poor guy, I couldn't imagine losing my mother.
We all enjoy a delicious lunch of roast and potatoes with carrots. We ate to much of Bella's cheesecake and laughed so hard that our sides hurt. All and all it was a good day. Tomorrow we would have the dress rehearsal and then my baby sister would get married. I couldn't wait for the rest of the week.
That's it folks! Next chapter will be the wedding!! And then we will head back to dear Seattle. I hope all you mommy's had a wonderful Mother's Day and felt very loved.
How does everyone feel about the story? Would you like a little time jump once we leave Chicago? Do you think Bella and Edward are moving to fast. Also I need baby name ideas for Alice and Jasper baby! Not sure the gender yet, let me know what you think it should be!!
Till next time~Jade
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