Edward's POV
A whole month passed by in mere days it seemed. Perhaps it only felt that way because Eddie grew quite rapidly, both physically and mentally. He started speaking about a week after his birth.
"Daddy, where's Ivee? Me wanna play with her," was what he asked in a perfect toddler tone.
The initial shock of his advanced growing wasn't quite a shock to Bella and I anymore. We kind of expected as much. Considering the fact that Ivee was closer to his mentality for now, they almost always spent their day together.
Renesmee, Emmie and Rommel, on the other hand, were officially back in school.
Nessie was now an eager sophomore. The only thing she was really looking forward to was spending time with Mia. As for the twins, their growing seemed to be slowing so we all decided it was safe for them to enter as freshmen.
Mornings were a lot more chaotic now with 3 out of the 5 children attending school. Esme was obviously overjoyed with the catering of her grandchildren. They don't really eat any other human food unless their Gramma cooked it.
"I wish Gramma would be one of the cooks at school. Cafeteria food is just horrid compared to her cooking!" I heard Emmie complain as Bella and I entered the kitchen with Eddie holding on to our pinkies. He looked to be a small 3 year old.
"Sweetie," Rosalie replied at the same time she was brushing her daughter's long golden hair. "Your grandmother is too glamorous to be working in a high school and in the cafeteria at that."
"True, but we still gotta put on a show for the humans, little sis. Right, mom?" Rommel asked, taking the last bite of his pancake. Despite his jaunty demeanor, my nephew took our secret seriously.
Rose and Esme nodded in agreement.
"If you don't like the lunch on a certain day then just buy some fruit or chips. Rom's right, Emmie. We wouldn't want to cause a commotion," Nessie answered as well.
Her cousin let go of the subject at hand once she laid eyes on Eddie.
"Hey there, you little cutie patootie! What're you doing up so early, huh?"
"I wanna say bye-bye to alla you!" he answered brightly, raising his tiny arms over his head, motioning for her to pick him up.
"Uh, I don't think so M&M. I'm gonna say bye-bye first," Rommel said as he used his power to bring Eddie over to his side of the island counter.
"Rom! No fair! You know my power isn't as forceful as yours!" she pouted.
I chuckled in response. She just resembled her mother so much when she acted like this.
"Don't let your brother intimidate you, sweetheart. With just a little more practice, who knows? You can probably freeze his power altogether," I told her.
She smiled and wrapped her arms around my torso.
"Thanks, Uncle Edward."
"Besides, you know what they all say... "First is the worst, second is the best and third is the one with the hairy, hairy chest!" she announced as she finally got a hold of Eddie.
Eddie laughed and said, "Nessie, hairy chest!"
We all spluttered into merriment.
Nessie, however, clenched her jaw and narrowed her eyes.
"I don't have a hairy chest!" she exclaimed.
"Yeah, but you're dating a guy with one!" Rommel replied in between his hysterical laughter. That remark caused an even louder uproar in the house.
"What's so funny?" Ivee asked groggily, with one hand still rubbing her eyes.
"Ivee!!!" Eddie bellowed and jumped off the counter. Fortunately, he seemed to not inherit Bella's clumsiness.
His tiny legs ran full speed towards his sleepy cousin and crushed against her in impact. Since he was still considerably small, there was hardly any damage on Ivee.
"Good morning to you, too, kiddo," she greeted him and ruffled his hair.
"Alrighty then. I got the jeep up and running. Let's get you little munchkins to another wonderful day of high school," Emmett declared as he came through the back kitchen door.
Hugs, kisses, goodbyes and sayings of good luck were said all at once and within 5 minutes, the only sounds in the house were the footsteps of Ivee and Eddie running around, chasing each other. This was practically an everyday thing, but it was one of the most pleasant cheers of our days lately.
Just a cute little scene...I kinda have some drama planned for one of the twins in the following chapters... so be on the look out for that!!!
OH! and feel free to check out my newest story I'm working on, called 13.
go here: krthirteen.blogspot.com
I don't know how often I can update that one once since my main focus is on Flaming Moon right now...
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
CH27: EMERALD GREEN
Hey guys! Did you miss me?! I know it's been a hella long time and I'LL FOREVER BE SORRY FOR THAT! Things are still pretty rough for me but things should be back to normal. You don't know how much I missed writing!!! So without further ado, here's the chapter you've all been waiting for!
Bella's POV
Before I knew it, my surroundings changed. I wasn't opening gifts anymore. I wasn't laughing cheerfully with my friends and family. Now, I was in agonizing pain and I vaguely felt myself getting stripped down to just my bare skin. The cut on my stomach that was Edward's doing was no comparison to the harrowing ripping within me. This discomfort made me realize that my pregnancy was dangerous after all. I was a vampire but all my senses began to fade as Edward and Carlisle worked over me.
Slowly but surely, it felt as if I began to fade as well.
"Bella, stop thinking that way," I heard Edward say to me fiercely.
I couldn't understand how he was able to read my mind when my shield almost never faltered. Just then, my body began to heat up. It started from the very tips of my toes and it trickled up. By the time it reached my face, my stomach felt empty. A second later, I heard gurgled cries.
Thankfully right when Eddie was taken out of me, all the pain ceased. I got up to find my newborn son being wiped down by Carlisle. I was making my way to them but Edward caught my wrist.
"Edward," I looked to him confusingly.
"Love, you're naked. Here," he said amused. "Put this on."
He handed me a light blue chiffon dress, along with underwear and a bra. I swiftly put them on so that I could see the son I've always wanted.
Edward and I waited patiently as we could for Carlisle to be done with dressing and measuring him. I looked to my husband to find his expression joyous but hard. He was smiling but it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Edward," I said, "what's wrong?"
"He's growing at a much faster rate than Renesmee," he answered a little frustrated.
"I'm afraid he's right, Bella," Carlisle said coming towards us with Eddie bundled up.
"But let's not worry about this now. We have another birthday to celebrate."
I couldn't help but be completely terrified for my son's health, just as I was when Renesmee was born. But he was right; I wanted nothing but to welcome this precious baby boy Edward and I brought into our world.
The very moment I laid eyes on the most perfect emerald green eyes, my breath staggered. His hair was of my complexion but those eyes were all Edward, if he were still human.
I was carrying him now with Edward and Carlisle hovering very close beside me. I noticed all of the little things, like how his skin was nearly as transparent as ours but soft just like a baby should be. Like Renesmee, he was a fair combination of my and Edward's features. It looked as if he inherited my hair and lips whereas his nose and eyes were perfectly Edward's. I swayed him gently to and fro and he just loved it. He giggled and reached out to play with a lock of my hair. The cutest smile and tiny dimples showcased and I was just amazed.
"Edward Masen Cullen. Eddie for short. Do you like that, my darling baby boy?" I cooed while stroking his perfectly round cheeks.
To my utter astonishment, he reached for my neck and projected his thoughts, exactly how Nessie does.
(Yes, Momma. I like having daddy's name.)
"Edward!" I gasped.
By this time, the rest of my family began piling in. I wasn't surprised to find the evidence of my giving labor were all gone.
"I wanna see Eddie, mommy! I wanna see!" Ivee rang beside Alice while tugging at Jasper's shirt.
"We all do, sweetheart," Jasper answered his daughter, going down to her eye level.
"Before we do all the greetings, we have to address one issue," Carlisle said motioning for me to hand Eddie over to him.
"Bella," he asked, "how are you feeling?"
I thought about it and realized that I felt just fine, completely back to normal.
"I'm fine. I know I probably have a more defined scar now but I don't mind it at all," I answered.
Carlisle nodded and continued: "As for Eddie, he seems just fine as well. I'm happy to say that he's quite healthy and from the looks of the incident earlier, he's talented, too."
"He has a power?" Nessie squealed in excitement.
Edward was the one to answer.
"Indeed, he does and it appears he has the same power as yours."
Everyone's eyebrows shot up.
"This makes sense because Eddie is the offspring of Edward and Bella. He was biologically conceived just like Renesmee and so they are half Edward and Bella. The combination of their powers suggest to be the projection of thoughts," Carlisle explained.
"Cool!" Nessie exclaimed. It was funny how she was very near in reaching her maturity of 7 years when at times she still acted very childish.
"Can I hold him, Poppa?" she asked eagerly.
"I call next!" Emmie called.
"Me, too!" Rommel and Ivee announced together.
While the children fussed over Eddie, all of the adults came together. Esme and Rose were the first to claim me.
"Oh, Bella, he's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations, sweetheart," Esme said engulfing me with her embrace.
"You're going to have your hands full now with 2 running around. You're lucky Ness is growing up to be an amazing young lady. But don't worry, you know I'll help you babysit," Rose said smirking.
"Thank you," I replied wholeheartedly. "But I just can't help but worry about him either. He's growing at a much faster rate, it seems. Just look at him; does he look like a newborn. I know I blanked out right after giving birth to Nessie but I remember her being small and fragile like a newborn."
"Don't sweat it, little sis," Emmett stalled. "So he grows a little faster, big deal. Boys usually do. Plus he's more vampire than anything which means he's indestructible."
"He's right, love," Edward breathed next to me. "We don't need to worry so much. Stephan and Auvril are just a drive away if we have any major concerns."
I pursed my lips thoughtfully. Having my family reassure that everything would be fine helped ease my anxiety. I guess finally having the son of my dreams scared me a little. It just felt too good to be true; he was unquestionably perfect.
"Come on, let's go downstairs. I'm sure the guests would love to meet the newest Cullen," Alice said, her eyes twinkling with delight.
"Uncle Edward! Eddie said he wants you," Ivee called as we began exiting Carlisle's office.
She looked even tinier holding her baby cousin.
Edward was quick to retrieve our son.
"Why aren't you a sturdy one?" Edward observed playfully.
Right then and there, Eddie's face turned crabby with the the most adorable pout.
I laughed and pinched his cheeks.
"That's a good thing, sweetie. Now go on and turn that frown upside down," I said and in the same time he giggled and called out: "Momma!"
I smiled and reached for him. We were downstairs by now and the minute everyone saw Eddie, sounds of awe and wonder diffused throughout the room.
"You've got quite a big boy in your hands, Bells," I heard my dad say from behind me. "Can I hold him?"
Eddie's skin was brushing with mine so I was still in contact with his thoughts.
(He smells yummy) I heard him say.
"Umm, I think it's best if Edward and I feed him first. He said you smell yummy," I answered him with laughter in my voice.
Ironically, my father wasn't weirded out with what I just said to him. I'm glad that he adjusted to my lifestyle considerably fast. Thankfully my husband was already walking towards us with a covered baby bottle filled with donated blood that we stocked up on.
Once he was fed, I felt better with him being carried by the others. After all, most of my guests were human.
Eddie looked to have the same charm and magic as Renesmee had. Everyone couldn't keep their hands off of him. I couldn't blame, though, because he was so angelically captivating. It wasn't soon until Leah came to me with a snoring baby boy.
"So I see that he sleeps. He's showing lots of similarities with hybrids, that's for sure," she said placing him gently into my arms.
"Yeah, I know. If anything he grows more rapidly than they ever did."
She nodded and replied, "I see what you mean. He looks around 2 to 3 months old and you just gave birth to him, like, 5 hours ago!"
"I just hope that this is normal for his kind."
"I hope so, too, Bella. But hey, it's getting late and I just wanted to let you know that we're leaving. We'll see you all soon, okay?"
With that, we hugged and most of the wolves left, including Seth and Jake.
The Denali's were the next to leave not long after Leah and the rest.
"Happy, happy birthday dearest Bella and precious little Edward Masen. I'm afraid it's time for us to depart as well. The holidays aren't that far behind so in no time we'll be reunited again. But for now, farewell and best wishes to you all," Eleazar said beside Garrett as Tanya, Carmen, and Kate kissed everyone goodbye.
With them gone, we were all alone and the rest of my family dispersed around the house, doing their own thing. It was pretty late in the night and it was so calming and pleasant to hear nothing but the peaceful snoring of all the children in their sleep.
Edward and I were sitting in the living room, enjoying the cute little snores of Eddie as well. He sighed and placed his arms around me and our son.
There was no denying the contentment in his sigh. I looked to the most marvelous angel beside me and brought out my shield.
(Thank you for giving me such a wonderful family.)
He smiled and his fingers brushed my face.
"None of this would've been possible if it wasn't for you, so thank you Isabella Swan Cullen for keeping this family together and complete."
I smiled back and brushed my lips with his. We stayed like this until morning. I wanted nothing but to do this for the rest of my existence: to have the most unconditional love for my husband and children, along with the rest of my family.
Bella's POV
Before I knew it, my surroundings changed. I wasn't opening gifts anymore. I wasn't laughing cheerfully with my friends and family. Now, I was in agonizing pain and I vaguely felt myself getting stripped down to just my bare skin. The cut on my stomach that was Edward's doing was no comparison to the harrowing ripping within me. This discomfort made me realize that my pregnancy was dangerous after all. I was a vampire but all my senses began to fade as Edward and Carlisle worked over me.
Slowly but surely, it felt as if I began to fade as well.
"Bella, stop thinking that way," I heard Edward say to me fiercely.
I couldn't understand how he was able to read my mind when my shield almost never faltered. Just then, my body began to heat up. It started from the very tips of my toes and it trickled up. By the time it reached my face, my stomach felt empty. A second later, I heard gurgled cries.
Thankfully right when Eddie was taken out of me, all the pain ceased. I got up to find my newborn son being wiped down by Carlisle. I was making my way to them but Edward caught my wrist.
"Edward," I looked to him confusingly.
"Love, you're naked. Here," he said amused. "Put this on."
He handed me a light blue chiffon dress, along with underwear and a bra. I swiftly put them on so that I could see the son I've always wanted.
Edward and I waited patiently as we could for Carlisle to be done with dressing and measuring him. I looked to my husband to find his expression joyous but hard. He was smiling but it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Edward," I said, "what's wrong?"
"He's growing at a much faster rate than Renesmee," he answered a little frustrated.
"I'm afraid he's right, Bella," Carlisle said coming towards us with Eddie bundled up.
"But let's not worry about this now. We have another birthday to celebrate."
I couldn't help but be completely terrified for my son's health, just as I was when Renesmee was born. But he was right; I wanted nothing but to welcome this precious baby boy Edward and I brought into our world.
The very moment I laid eyes on the most perfect emerald green eyes, my breath staggered. His hair was of my complexion but those eyes were all Edward, if he were still human.
I was carrying him now with Edward and Carlisle hovering very close beside me. I noticed all of the little things, like how his skin was nearly as transparent as ours but soft just like a baby should be. Like Renesmee, he was a fair combination of my and Edward's features. It looked as if he inherited my hair and lips whereas his nose and eyes were perfectly Edward's. I swayed him gently to and fro and he just loved it. He giggled and reached out to play with a lock of my hair. The cutest smile and tiny dimples showcased and I was just amazed.
"Edward Masen Cullen. Eddie for short. Do you like that, my darling baby boy?" I cooed while stroking his perfectly round cheeks.
To my utter astonishment, he reached for my neck and projected his thoughts, exactly how Nessie does.
(Yes, Momma. I like having daddy's name.)
"Edward!" I gasped.
By this time, the rest of my family began piling in. I wasn't surprised to find the evidence of my giving labor were all gone.
"I wanna see Eddie, mommy! I wanna see!" Ivee rang beside Alice while tugging at Jasper's shirt.
"We all do, sweetheart," Jasper answered his daughter, going down to her eye level.
"Before we do all the greetings, we have to address one issue," Carlisle said motioning for me to hand Eddie over to him.
"Bella," he asked, "how are you feeling?"
I thought about it and realized that I felt just fine, completely back to normal.
"I'm fine. I know I probably have a more defined scar now but I don't mind it at all," I answered.
Carlisle nodded and continued: "As for Eddie, he seems just fine as well. I'm happy to say that he's quite healthy and from the looks of the incident earlier, he's talented, too."
"He has a power?" Nessie squealed in excitement.
Edward was the one to answer.
"Indeed, he does and it appears he has the same power as yours."
Everyone's eyebrows shot up.
"This makes sense because Eddie is the offspring of Edward and Bella. He was biologically conceived just like Renesmee and so they are half Edward and Bella. The combination of their powers suggest to be the projection of thoughts," Carlisle explained.
"Cool!" Nessie exclaimed. It was funny how she was very near in reaching her maturity of 7 years when at times she still acted very childish.
"Can I hold him, Poppa?" she asked eagerly.
"I call next!" Emmie called.
"Me, too!" Rommel and Ivee announced together.
While the children fussed over Eddie, all of the adults came together. Esme and Rose were the first to claim me.
"Oh, Bella, he's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations, sweetheart," Esme said engulfing me with her embrace.
"You're going to have your hands full now with 2 running around. You're lucky Ness is growing up to be an amazing young lady. But don't worry, you know I'll help you babysit," Rose said smirking.
"Thank you," I replied wholeheartedly. "But I just can't help but worry about him either. He's growing at a much faster rate, it seems. Just look at him; does he look like a newborn. I know I blanked out right after giving birth to Nessie but I remember her being small and fragile like a newborn."
"Don't sweat it, little sis," Emmett stalled. "So he grows a little faster, big deal. Boys usually do. Plus he's more vampire than anything which means he's indestructible."
"He's right, love," Edward breathed next to me. "We don't need to worry so much. Stephan and Auvril are just a drive away if we have any major concerns."
I pursed my lips thoughtfully. Having my family reassure that everything would be fine helped ease my anxiety. I guess finally having the son of my dreams scared me a little. It just felt too good to be true; he was unquestionably perfect.
"Come on, let's go downstairs. I'm sure the guests would love to meet the newest Cullen," Alice said, her eyes twinkling with delight.
"Uncle Edward! Eddie said he wants you," Ivee called as we began exiting Carlisle's office.
She looked even tinier holding her baby cousin.
Edward was quick to retrieve our son.
"Why aren't you a sturdy one?" Edward observed playfully.
Right then and there, Eddie's face turned crabby with the the most adorable pout.
I laughed and pinched his cheeks.
"That's a good thing, sweetie. Now go on and turn that frown upside down," I said and in the same time he giggled and called out: "Momma!"
I smiled and reached for him. We were downstairs by now and the minute everyone saw Eddie, sounds of awe and wonder diffused throughout the room.
"You've got quite a big boy in your hands, Bells," I heard my dad say from behind me. "Can I hold him?"
Eddie's skin was brushing with mine so I was still in contact with his thoughts.
(He smells yummy) I heard him say.
"Umm, I think it's best if Edward and I feed him first. He said you smell yummy," I answered him with laughter in my voice.
Ironically, my father wasn't weirded out with what I just said to him. I'm glad that he adjusted to my lifestyle considerably fast. Thankfully my husband was already walking towards us with a covered baby bottle filled with donated blood that we stocked up on.
Once he was fed, I felt better with him being carried by the others. After all, most of my guests were human.
Eddie looked to have the same charm and magic as Renesmee had. Everyone couldn't keep their hands off of him. I couldn't blame, though, because he was so angelically captivating. It wasn't soon until Leah came to me with a snoring baby boy.
"So I see that he sleeps. He's showing lots of similarities with hybrids, that's for sure," she said placing him gently into my arms.
"Yeah, I know. If anything he grows more rapidly than they ever did."
She nodded and replied, "I see what you mean. He looks around 2 to 3 months old and you just gave birth to him, like, 5 hours ago!"
"I just hope that this is normal for his kind."
"I hope so, too, Bella. But hey, it's getting late and I just wanted to let you know that we're leaving. We'll see you all soon, okay?"
With that, we hugged and most of the wolves left, including Seth and Jake.
The Denali's were the next to leave not long after Leah and the rest.
"Happy, happy birthday dearest Bella and precious little Edward Masen. I'm afraid it's time for us to depart as well. The holidays aren't that far behind so in no time we'll be reunited again. But for now, farewell and best wishes to you all," Eleazar said beside Garrett as Tanya, Carmen, and Kate kissed everyone goodbye.
With them gone, we were all alone and the rest of my family dispersed around the house, doing their own thing. It was pretty late in the night and it was so calming and pleasant to hear nothing but the peaceful snoring of all the children in their sleep.
Edward and I were sitting in the living room, enjoying the cute little snores of Eddie as well. He sighed and placed his arms around me and our son.
There was no denying the contentment in his sigh. I looked to the most marvelous angel beside me and brought out my shield.
(Thank you for giving me such a wonderful family.)
He smiled and his fingers brushed my face.
"None of this would've been possible if it wasn't for you, so thank you Isabella Swan Cullen for keeping this family together and complete."
I smiled back and brushed my lips with his. We stayed like this until morning. I wanted nothing but to do this for the rest of my existence: to have the most unconditional love for my husband and children, along with the rest of my family.
Monday, April 4, 2011
CH26: THE SHOWER
Sorry for talking so long guys. I've been going through a lot lately and I just couldn't really find time to write. Read on to see how I made it up to you guys! :D
Renesmee's POV
I was so thankful for Kamielle and Auvril. If it wasn't for them teaming up in concocting the elixir, my Granpda wouldn't be alive right now or would be a vampire. I honestly had no objection on him being turned but it was obvious that momma didn't want that for him.
They left not long after his miraculous recovery. I was sad to see them go, but we all promised to keep in touch.
A month passed and he healed pretty quickly. Apparently whatever was in the elixir made him really energetic. Nearly everyday I'd find him in the living room watching sports with Rommel and my uncles, jumping up and down from touch downs and hollering from missed plays. Occasionally Seth and Jacob would come over too. Seth and Emmie would always be off somewhere in the backyard or the beach and just run around and play. The twins still looked to be about 9 or 10. As for me, I looked closer to 16 or 17 considering my 6th birthday being only a couple days away.
Sue must've felt like time was closing in and she didn't want to take another chance of losing Grandpa so I wasn't surprised to see her around the house, too, with her wedding next month. She requested for Aunt Alice to work everything out and of course she was delighted to have another planning obligation.
If you asked me, Ivee and Aunt Alice bonded really well when there was an event to plan. She being the talented artist that she was, Ivee nearly knew which colors coordinated well with others. And so the color scheme for Sue and Granpa's wedding was a medium champagne and a bright guava color. Seth, of course, would be walking her down the aisle and Leah would be her maid of honor. It wasn't going to be a huge, extravagant ceremony but a very intimate and elegant one. Both the ceremony and reception would be held at La Push, where they would say their "I Do's" just as the sun was setting, very romantic.
Sue was a little into her late 30s but to me, she was still very beautiful. Even if she wasn't my real grandma, I loved her like one. There was no doubt that she loved my Grandpa Charlie and that was all that mattered.
If Aunt Alice wasn't working on wedding plans, she was either working on my birthday or the baby shower that was due soon. Momma requested that instead of celebrating her 26th birthday, of course she didn't look a day over 18, she wanted a baby shower for Eddie. She never got to do it for me since it only took a month for me to come out and so she wanted to do it the normal way.
"Come on, Bella! I'm perfectly capable of doing Sue and Charlie's wedding, Nessie's and your birthday, AND your baby shower," Aunt Alice admitted, following momma around the house like a lost puppy.
"Alice," momma sighed. "I just don't see a reason for celebrating Nessie's birthday one day, mine on another day, and then my baby shower a couple days after. I'd be too exhausted. And if you ask me," she paused to stretch and rest her hands on her globe-sized stomach, "the pain has been coming more often and I think it means this little guy is ready to come out. I know I am."
Momma gave up trying to lure Aunt Alice here and there so she sat down across from me in the dining room table.
She frowned at my mom, but didn't argue.
"If you put it that way..." she answered, dejected.
I was just silently enjoying my peach yogurt, sitting cross-legged and observant. We were all quiet but my mom looked thoughtful. Before I got a chance to ask, momma spoke.
"Tell you what, Alice; you plan my baby shower for my birthday and you can go through with whatever you have planned for Halloween. You can dress Eddie in whatever you want, too, okay?"
Aunt Alice clapped and jumped in glee.
Just then we were joined by Jacob and daddy. I turned my head back to find that Aunt Alice was gone.
"Ivee, honey, I need your help!" she called. I chuckled and all of a sudden I felt warm lips brush my cheek. Before they retreated completely, I made sure to kiss them properly.
"Hey there beautiful," he greeted me while he pulled out the chair next to me. I was aware of my parents' stares so I pretended that the chills going up and down my spine from Jacob's voice were nothing. There hasn't been any danger lately so Jake's been coming over more often. Paul was well suited to be Alpha for now anyway.
"So did we hear right?" Daddy asked while he helped my mom get up. It was obvious that she was, indeed, going into labor soon. Poppa's even been home more.
"Yeah. You know how that sister of yours insists and insists. Besides, I can tell that Eddie's excited. He's been kicking almost nonstop now. I hope we can get through the baby shower without any problems."
I was listening to them but I couldn't keep my eyes off of Jacob. He was very close to me and I haven't seen enough of him. I heard daddy growl at my thoughts but I didn't care.
"C'mon Jake, let's go to the hammock," I said with him in tow. Thankfully my dad didn't follow us.
"What was that all about?" he asked as we laid next to each other.
I cuddled onto him and breathed in his scent until my nose was thoroughly saturated with it.
"Nothing," I muffled into his shoulder.
"Okay," he answered.
We stayed quiet for a long time. After a while I heard him snoring. I propped myself on my elbow to watch him carefully. His face was so cute when he was asleep. I stretched a little more so that I could place a kiss on his cheek. He sighed and smiled, but he kept his eyes closed. I didn't mind it when we did this. Being in his arms was enough for me.
As he snored away I began introspecting.
The scattered pieces of my life were finally coming together. I had the most amazing boyfriend who made me shudder from his voice and touch. I had the most loving family anywhere and it just keeps on growing. I was beyond happy when I found out my mom was pregnant. It was nice to have Rommel, Emmie and now Ivee but Eddie was actually my brother. I mean I wished and wished, knowing that it was just wishful thinking because it was known that vampires couldn't reproduce but now that it was coming true any day now I was just ecstatic. In fact, I was more excited for his birth than my own party. I sighed in satisfaction. To my astonishment, today was overly cloudy. Patches of baby blue were visible and it made my mood even lighter. Everything seemed to be coming together quite nicely.
SEPTEMBER 13
THE BABY SHOWER
For the last couple of days momma was in so much pain that all you heard were her muffled cries. It was excruciating for her but if anything, daddy was suffering as much as she was. He hated nothing but seeing my mom in pain. We were expecting for her to go into labor yesterday but nothing, just pure, piercing, agony.
It was odd how the pain started right after all my guests were gone from my birthday party. *
Then right at midnight last night, the house was filled with silence. I was up staring at my high ceiling because I couldn't sleep. I become worried; I hope nothing bad happened.
To be sure of it, I swiftly got out of my bed and went over to my parent's room. I didn't even have to knock because daddy was at the door in the same second.
"Daddy, what happened? Is everything alright?" I asked him, trying to sneak a peek into their room.
"Ness, you have nothing to worry about. Now go on and get some rest. We have a long day today. I hope we can all get through this baby shower," he sighed, actually leaning against the doorway like he needed the support.
"Can I say happy birthday to momma first?" I asked under my batting lashes.
He smirked and moved out of my way. I found my mom sitting upright with dozens of pillows supporting her back. She was also sipping her cup of blood quite happily.
"Hi, momma," I said carefully climbing onto bed with her.
"Hey, sweetie," she croaked.
"You should awful," I commented as she placed her cup on her night stand.
"I know, but thankfully I'm feeling fine. Maybe Eddie knows that it's my birthday..." she mentioned.
"Good," I yawned. I didn't want to admit it but I haven't gotten that much sleep every since the pains started.
"Well I came in to check up on you and to greet you a very happy birthday. Oh, momma you're going to love what today has in store you for you!" I exclaimed.
I really wanted to hug her but I didn't wish to jostle her in any way; I didn't want to take any chances of triggering the pain.
"Thank you, baby girl," she answered, blowing kisses my way.
"I'll see you later on today. Bye momma, bye Eddie."
Before I left their room, daddy's arms claimed me.
"Rest up, sweetheart."
"Thanks, daddy. And don't worry, I will."
By the time I woke up it was around noon. I shot up from my bed once I keep into the realization that I had slept in a full 12 hours. Aunt Alice was going to bite my head off for not helping her!
I got dressed quickly and nearly slammed into Uncle Emmett who was heading down the hall as well.
"Why so jumpy kiddo?" he asked steadying me in amusement.
"Aunt Alice is going to kill me! I woke up late and I was supposed to help her with everything today," I answered, exasperated.
"Don't worry about it, Emmie and Ivee got you covered. We all knew the last few days have been hard on you and your dad, especially. I think they're just about finished with the decorations, so chill," he said as we walked down the stairs together. We found the whole living room floor covered with light blue balloons. Since momma's pains were coming in close intervals lately we wanted to be safe and have the party in the afternoon.
Guests started flooding in about an hour after I woke up. Kamielle and the Redfords couldn't come but the Denali's came again. Another pleasant surprise was finding Zafrina enter from the front door carrying a huge bow-wrapped box.
We found out later that the box contained a wooden rocking horse made out of the wood from the strong capirona tree.
Other gifts included various toys and clothes. Overall, it was a nice celebration, filled with lots of laughs and joy. Momma very well aware of her party but what was unexpected was when Uncle Emmett came in, interrupting the opening of the gifts and everyone burst into loud guffaws.
He was dressed as a big baby with only a diaper, a bonnet, and some booties on. It was beyond hysterical. We were laughing so much that we almost didn't hear him say: "Don't tell me I've never done anything for you."
When the laugher died down I noticed my mom suck in a sharp breath. Her hand instinctively clutched her stomach and then it happened.
Blood oozed down from her legs and her eyes were filled with utter panic.
"Momma!"
"Bella!"
Oh my god, Bella!" everyone roared.
Daddy was quick to snatch her away and bring her up the stairs to Poppa's office, where the delivery bed had been prepared a good long time ago.
After a while, the screaming started again. This was it. My birthday wish was coming true; my brother was going to be born on my mother's birthday...
*remember this little mark in the text? well I just wanted to make a small indication. So when I was writing this chapter, I wanted it to revolve around Bella's pregnancy. But then again, this story is as much Renesmee's as it is with Bella. And so I decided to make an alternate chapter in the 'extras' tab I have going on.. check it out! It's about Renesmee's birthday. This chapter would've been way too long if I combined Bella's birthday/baby shower AND Nessie's bday so yeah.
Enjoy! :)
Renesmee's POV
I was so thankful for Kamielle and Auvril. If it wasn't for them teaming up in concocting the elixir, my Granpda wouldn't be alive right now or would be a vampire. I honestly had no objection on him being turned but it was obvious that momma didn't want that for him.
They left not long after his miraculous recovery. I was sad to see them go, but we all promised to keep in touch.
A month passed and he healed pretty quickly. Apparently whatever was in the elixir made him really energetic. Nearly everyday I'd find him in the living room watching sports with Rommel and my uncles, jumping up and down from touch downs and hollering from missed plays. Occasionally Seth and Jacob would come over too. Seth and Emmie would always be off somewhere in the backyard or the beach and just run around and play. The twins still looked to be about 9 or 10. As for me, I looked closer to 16 or 17 considering my 6th birthday being only a couple days away.
Sue must've felt like time was closing in and she didn't want to take another chance of losing Grandpa so I wasn't surprised to see her around the house, too, with her wedding next month. She requested for Aunt Alice to work everything out and of course she was delighted to have another planning obligation.
If you asked me, Ivee and Aunt Alice bonded really well when there was an event to plan. She being the talented artist that she was, Ivee nearly knew which colors coordinated well with others. And so the color scheme for Sue and Granpa's wedding was a medium champagne and a bright guava color. Seth, of course, would be walking her down the aisle and Leah would be her maid of honor. It wasn't going to be a huge, extravagant ceremony but a very intimate and elegant one. Both the ceremony and reception would be held at La Push, where they would say their "I Do's" just as the sun was setting, very romantic.
Sue was a little into her late 30s but to me, she was still very beautiful. Even if she wasn't my real grandma, I loved her like one. There was no doubt that she loved my Grandpa Charlie and that was all that mattered.
If Aunt Alice wasn't working on wedding plans, she was either working on my birthday or the baby shower that was due soon. Momma requested that instead of celebrating her 26th birthday, of course she didn't look a day over 18, she wanted a baby shower for Eddie. She never got to do it for me since it only took a month for me to come out and so she wanted to do it the normal way.
"Come on, Bella! I'm perfectly capable of doing Sue and Charlie's wedding, Nessie's and your birthday, AND your baby shower," Aunt Alice admitted, following momma around the house like a lost puppy.
"Alice," momma sighed. "I just don't see a reason for celebrating Nessie's birthday one day, mine on another day, and then my baby shower a couple days after. I'd be too exhausted. And if you ask me," she paused to stretch and rest her hands on her globe-sized stomach, "the pain has been coming more often and I think it means this little guy is ready to come out. I know I am."
Momma gave up trying to lure Aunt Alice here and there so she sat down across from me in the dining room table.
She frowned at my mom, but didn't argue.
"If you put it that way..." she answered, dejected.
I was just silently enjoying my peach yogurt, sitting cross-legged and observant. We were all quiet but my mom looked thoughtful. Before I got a chance to ask, momma spoke.
"Tell you what, Alice; you plan my baby shower for my birthday and you can go through with whatever you have planned for Halloween. You can dress Eddie in whatever you want, too, okay?"
Aunt Alice clapped and jumped in glee.
Just then we were joined by Jacob and daddy. I turned my head back to find that Aunt Alice was gone.
"Ivee, honey, I need your help!" she called. I chuckled and all of a sudden I felt warm lips brush my cheek. Before they retreated completely, I made sure to kiss them properly.
"Hey there beautiful," he greeted me while he pulled out the chair next to me. I was aware of my parents' stares so I pretended that the chills going up and down my spine from Jacob's voice were nothing. There hasn't been any danger lately so Jake's been coming over more often. Paul was well suited to be Alpha for now anyway.
"So did we hear right?" Daddy asked while he helped my mom get up. It was obvious that she was, indeed, going into labor soon. Poppa's even been home more.
"Yeah. You know how that sister of yours insists and insists. Besides, I can tell that Eddie's excited. He's been kicking almost nonstop now. I hope we can get through the baby shower without any problems."
I was listening to them but I couldn't keep my eyes off of Jacob. He was very close to me and I haven't seen enough of him. I heard daddy growl at my thoughts but I didn't care.
"C'mon Jake, let's go to the hammock," I said with him in tow. Thankfully my dad didn't follow us.
"What was that all about?" he asked as we laid next to each other.
I cuddled onto him and breathed in his scent until my nose was thoroughly saturated with it.
"Nothing," I muffled into his shoulder.
"Okay," he answered.
We stayed quiet for a long time. After a while I heard him snoring. I propped myself on my elbow to watch him carefully. His face was so cute when he was asleep. I stretched a little more so that I could place a kiss on his cheek. He sighed and smiled, but he kept his eyes closed. I didn't mind it when we did this. Being in his arms was enough for me.
As he snored away I began introspecting.
The scattered pieces of my life were finally coming together. I had the most amazing boyfriend who made me shudder from his voice and touch. I had the most loving family anywhere and it just keeps on growing. I was beyond happy when I found out my mom was pregnant. It was nice to have Rommel, Emmie and now Ivee but Eddie was actually my brother. I mean I wished and wished, knowing that it was just wishful thinking because it was known that vampires couldn't reproduce but now that it was coming true any day now I was just ecstatic. In fact, I was more excited for his birth than my own party. I sighed in satisfaction. To my astonishment, today was overly cloudy. Patches of baby blue were visible and it made my mood even lighter. Everything seemed to be coming together quite nicely.
SEPTEMBER 13
THE BABY SHOWER
For the last couple of days momma was in so much pain that all you heard were her muffled cries. It was excruciating for her but if anything, daddy was suffering as much as she was. He hated nothing but seeing my mom in pain. We were expecting for her to go into labor yesterday but nothing, just pure, piercing, agony.
It was odd how the pain started right after all my guests were gone from my birthday party. *
Then right at midnight last night, the house was filled with silence. I was up staring at my high ceiling because I couldn't sleep. I become worried; I hope nothing bad happened.
To be sure of it, I swiftly got out of my bed and went over to my parent's room. I didn't even have to knock because daddy was at the door in the same second.
"Daddy, what happened? Is everything alright?" I asked him, trying to sneak a peek into their room.
"Ness, you have nothing to worry about. Now go on and get some rest. We have a long day today. I hope we can all get through this baby shower," he sighed, actually leaning against the doorway like he needed the support.
"Can I say happy birthday to momma first?" I asked under my batting lashes.
He smirked and moved out of my way. I found my mom sitting upright with dozens of pillows supporting her back. She was also sipping her cup of blood quite happily.
"Hi, momma," I said carefully climbing onto bed with her.
"Hey, sweetie," she croaked.
"You should awful," I commented as she placed her cup on her night stand.
"I know, but thankfully I'm feeling fine. Maybe Eddie knows that it's my birthday..." she mentioned.
"Good," I yawned. I didn't want to admit it but I haven't gotten that much sleep every since the pains started.
"Well I came in to check up on you and to greet you a very happy birthday. Oh, momma you're going to love what today has in store you for you!" I exclaimed.
I really wanted to hug her but I didn't wish to jostle her in any way; I didn't want to take any chances of triggering the pain.
"Thank you, baby girl," she answered, blowing kisses my way.
"I'll see you later on today. Bye momma, bye Eddie."
Before I left their room, daddy's arms claimed me.
"Rest up, sweetheart."
"Thanks, daddy. And don't worry, I will."
By the time I woke up it was around noon. I shot up from my bed once I keep into the realization that I had slept in a full 12 hours. Aunt Alice was going to bite my head off for not helping her!
I got dressed quickly and nearly slammed into Uncle Emmett who was heading down the hall as well.
"Why so jumpy kiddo?" he asked steadying me in amusement.
"Aunt Alice is going to kill me! I woke up late and I was supposed to help her with everything today," I answered, exasperated.
"Don't worry about it, Emmie and Ivee got you covered. We all knew the last few days have been hard on you and your dad, especially. I think they're just about finished with the decorations, so chill," he said as we walked down the stairs together. We found the whole living room floor covered with light blue balloons. Since momma's pains were coming in close intervals lately we wanted to be safe and have the party in the afternoon.
Guests started flooding in about an hour after I woke up. Kamielle and the Redfords couldn't come but the Denali's came again. Another pleasant surprise was finding Zafrina enter from the front door carrying a huge bow-wrapped box.
We found out later that the box contained a wooden rocking horse made out of the wood from the strong capirona tree.
Other gifts included various toys and clothes. Overall, it was a nice celebration, filled with lots of laughs and joy. Momma very well aware of her party but what was unexpected was when Uncle Emmett came in, interrupting the opening of the gifts and everyone burst into loud guffaws.
He was dressed as a big baby with only a diaper, a bonnet, and some booties on. It was beyond hysterical. We were laughing so much that we almost didn't hear him say: "Don't tell me I've never done anything for you."
When the laugher died down I noticed my mom suck in a sharp breath. Her hand instinctively clutched her stomach and then it happened.
Blood oozed down from her legs and her eyes were filled with utter panic.
"Momma!"
"Bella!"
Oh my god, Bella!" everyone roared.
Daddy was quick to snatch her away and bring her up the stairs to Poppa's office, where the delivery bed had been prepared a good long time ago.
After a while, the screaming started again. This was it. My birthday wish was coming true; my brother was going to be born on my mother's birthday...
*remember this little mark in the text? well I just wanted to make a small indication. So when I was writing this chapter, I wanted it to revolve around Bella's pregnancy. But then again, this story is as much Renesmee's as it is with Bella. And so I decided to make an alternate chapter in the 'extras' tab I have going on.. check it out! It's about Renesmee's birthday. This chapter would've been way too long if I combined Bella's birthday/baby shower AND Nessie's bday so yeah.
Enjoy! :)
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