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Heaven's Done Falling	By : caughtinthestorm Category: Twilight Series > Het > Bella/Edward Views: 15519 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Disclaimer: Sadly I don’t own any of the Twilight characters nor do I make any money off of them, and I only use them to live out my wildest fantasies! Hey, I like to play! Also thanks to my beta Jenna!

Chapter Seven

Edward’s POV

I stared down the drive long after Bella’s truck had rounded the bend. Fear flittered through me and I considered following her. She’d never know that I was there and I could pretend to show up after she went up to bed. I shook the thought from my mind. She needed to be alone she had said, and even if it hurt me and caused me worry, I needed to respect that. I knew she needed time to get used to the pregnancy. It was a complete shock, and I could understand that. I was shocked as well. It was astonishing that she was with child. Vampire related pregnancies were almost unheard of and I was going to be a father in only eight short months.

Could I really picture myself a father holding a delicate little baby in my arms? No, I couldn’t, I had only imaged the possibility of it happening. I never thought that I would have the chance to be a parent. The thought of bringing a baby into the world had left my mind long ago with the dreams of being a normal human again. It wouldn’t happen to me, not to an undead immortal. My shoulders slumped and I turned and walked back into the house. I was numb of all feeling except fear for Bella’s well being.

My family had spread out in the house doing their own things, letting me have some time for myself. Perhaps they knew that both Bella and I needed a little time before pestering us too much about the pregnancy. I was grateful for that, it left me alone to be absorbed in my own thoughts. Even if those thoughts were troubled with the many things that were happening in my and Bella’s lives. I knew that Bella wasn’t as excited about our wedding as I was. She had been reserved about it from the beginning. And though she didn’t really want to get married too young she had agreed to go through with it. Now she was pregnant and worried about the outcome.

Jasper had explained the truth to me. Whenever Bella was asked about the wedding or was needed for planning she felt uneasiness that she didn’t want anybody to decipher. Jasper knew that she wanted nobody to know, but being a good brother he had let me know what it was that she was feeling. I had considered letting her out of the marriage. I didn’t want to force her into it, but whenever I had addressed her about the situation she had insisted that I was being silly and that she wanted to marry me. She said that she loved me and wouldn’t want to be with anybody else for eternity and though those words touched me, I knew deep down she was stressed and uneasy about it. I had tried many times to discourage her so that she wouldn’t do anything that she didn’t want and then she had insisted we tell Charlie. I knew then that she was serious about the wedding and shortly after she told Charlie and Renee about the marriage Jasper said that her feelings had changed and she was actually interested in getting married.

With one problem out of the way she had spent her days with Alice and me planning and plotting out the last minute details. She was more involved and my fears had been set aside. It seemed that one thing after another was falling down around us to challenge our relationship to the fullest. One problem was gone and instantly another had sprung up and taken its place. It wasn’t that I was not excited about the baby, having a child that I could actually call my own had touched me very deeply. I just didn’t know if Bella could take it. She had already pointed out that our relationship was turning into that of her parents. She doubted our love and what we had worked for.

Sadness coursed through me as I trudged up the stairs at a human pace. How would I feel if Bella decided to give our child away for adoption? I don’t think I could allow it. If she was going to give the baby away I would insist that she let me take full responsibility for it. I loved Bella very much and I wanted her for all eternity, but if it came down to it I would take our child and raise it myself. I wouldn’t get another chance like that again, it rarely happened and I wouldn’t be able to let my own blood be traded away.

I made my way into my personal bathroom that was on the top floor. I’d need to take a shower and then I would speak with Carlisle.

Bella’s POV

My truck sped down the street and slammed on my breaks in front of Charlie’s house. He wasn’t home yet and I really wasn’t surprised. I pulled into the driveway and shut off the engine. Stupidly, I had driven like a mad man all the way home needing to flee from Edward as quickly as possible. When I was around him he made it hard for me to think about that I wanted or needed. He liked to comfort me not matter what happened and treat me as if I were always right. I just needed some time alone to think this through by myself.

I shut off the truck and traipsed into the house. I was soaked from the short walk and aggressively I threw my parka onto the couch. I really did hate the rain sometimes and it wasn’t making my mood any better. I shuffled into the kitchen and looked at what we had in the fridge for dinner. The food store was getting low, but I found the stuff to make a tamale pie. Pulling out everything that I would need from the fridge and cupboards, I turned on the stove and began preparing the meal.

How was I going to explain this to Charlie and Renee? They had both already accepted the fact that I was going to be getting married at a young age. Both had thought that Edward and I were rushing into things, so how were they going to feel about their daughter being a month pregnant? I’d have to get both of my parents together. Perhaps Edward and I could take them out to dinner and then I could explain it to them. If we were in public maybe they wouldn’t be so upset about it.

I shook the thought from my head and stuffed the pan of tamale pie into the oven, setting the timer for thirty minutes. I was just on my way up to my room when I heard to door open and Charlie’s voice rang out through the small house.

“Bells, I’m home!”

“Hey dad, I’m in here.” I called to him as he hung up his coat. He came into the kitchen with a smile on his face.

“It smells good Bella, what are you making?”

I smiled and looked at him from where I stood on the stairs, “Its tamale pie dad. I thought you might like it. It’s a kind of Mexican dish that mom used to make for me.”

“Oh, I hope it tastes as good as it smells. How was your day?” He walked to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of beer from the top shelf.

“Fine, Alice and I made some more plans for the wedding, and thankfully it’s almost all finished now. I’m still a little bummed out that we had to push it a little farther into August then we had initially planned, but the extra time was well thought out. Alice needs another week before all the wedding ties can be knotted. Fortunately the wedding is right on schedule and is still on for the twentieth.”

“Sound good, when will your mother be getting into town?”

I had to remember what the date was before I could give him an answer, “Umm, she should be here this Sunday, she said that she wanted to have an entire week to spend with me before Edward and I went on our honeymoon.”

He smiled and nodded, “You’re mother’s going to have a tough time seeing you walk down the aisle. You’re our little girl and you’ve grown up so fast, she’s already missed two years of your life, she’ll really be hurtin’ that she’s got to hand you over to a husband.”

“I don’t thing she’ll be the only one ‘hurtin’,” I emphasized the last word with my fingers, “Besides, she won’t be too upset, she’s been happy with Phil without me. Speaking of being happy with other people, who are you bringing to the wedding?”

“Oh nobody,” he said slyly and began inching away to the living room. I smirked and cleared my throat. He didn’t stop to glance at me he just proceeded out of the room.

I frowned and yelled, “It better not be somebody that’s going to mess up my wedding day dad!”

“Yeah, yeah,” he called back as I hurried up the steps. I had some thinking to do and I needed to check my mail and see if Renee sent me anything.

As I walked into my room I flipped on the light and almost screamed with fright when I saw somebody sitting on my bed. Still clutching my chest I said, “Jasper what are you doing here? You nearly gave me a heart attack.”

“I’m sorry, I wanted to come and speak with you if you have the time. Edward doesn’t know that I’m here and I must hurry in case he decides to come over. He wouldn’t like me being here. He knows you want to be alone and I’m trying very hard not to think about being here.” He was sitting on my desk chair with a very straight back. He seemed to be a little uncomfortable being in my room and I wasn’t sure why.

“Are you alright? You look a little tense.” I walked to my bed and sat down with a pillow in my lap. Absently I wrapped my arms around it and hugged it too me.

“I’m not used to coming in here. It’s new for me…” he said and waved a hand as if he were brushing the question away.

“So what did you need?”

He looked at me with earnest eyes and sighed, “I’ve come to talk to you about your emotions, your depression.”

“I’m not depressed Jasper. I just need a little bit of time to get this baby thing sorted out. I don’t think it’s that big of a deal.” I looked at him as if he had grown two heads. When had he become so concerned and in tune with my feelings and emotions?

“No your not depressed. In the beginning stages of pregnancy a woman goes through a lot of emotional mood swings because of hormonal imbalance. You might feel happy one moment and the next you’ll be crying. It’s just something that typically happens. I know you feel uncertainty about become a mother. I just wanted to let you know that it’s probably just mood swings.”

“You came all the way over here in the pouring rain to tell me that my doubts as a parent are caused by mood swings? Really Jasper, give me a break. What’s the real reason you came over?” I really couldn’t believe that he had come over to tell me about mood swings, there had to be something else bothering him.

He looked down at his large hands that were folded in his lap and turned his gaze upon me, “Bella you need to understand that a lot of women are uncertain about becoming mothers. It’s natural to be unsure of your abilities and your motherly nature. But don’t let your doubts get between you and Edward. It might be hard to just go with the pregnancy and forget about the questions of your abilities, but you need to understand that you have Edward, his family, and your family to support you.”

“My family doesn’t know about it. Charlie would probably kill Edward.” I said quietly.
He snorted at that, “He might try to kill Edward, but he would never succeed. Eventually he and your mother will accept that you’re starting a family. Nearly everybody starts a family when they marry somebody they love. They’ll get over that and you won’t need to worry about it anymore.”

“But what am I going to say to them? When I tell them that I’m pregnant they are going to assume that the only reason we’re getting married is because of the accidental pregnancy.” I insisted.

He got up and moved over to sit beside me, “Do you really care what somebody would think of you? That they would question your reasons for marriage?”

I glanced up into his concerned eyes and nodded my head, “Yes, because they are my family and I love them and value their opinions.”

“Bella, if you become one of us you will live beyond you parents’ years. You won’t see them after they are gone and I have some idea of how that feels. If you’re going to become one of us I think you should spend your years with them now enjoying them, not being scared of what they think. You’re their daughter, and they won’t disown you because you’re going to have a baby. They might not understand at first, but they will come to terms with this.”

“Jasper, how do you always know the right words to say? It doesn’t matter how upset I am, you can always make me cheer up. I’m going to enjoy having an older brother like you.” I put and arm around his waist and lean my head on his shoulder. He chuckled and patted my back gently.

“I’ll enjoy having you for a little sister as well, but I will enjoy even more being an Uncle. You need to realize that things are going to be okay and that you’re not going to be left alone through this. Edward loves you and I know he really wants to do right by you. He’s really excited about being a father.”

“Really, did he say that?” I asked leaning away from him to look into his earnest face searchingly.

“He didn’t really have to say now did he?” He chuckled and tousled my hair playfully.
“I guess not. But tell me, does he have any regrets and uncertainties?”

He thought about it and shook his head, “No, he’s too excited that you two are going to have a family. He was upset when you left because you were going to be alone and very emotional. He wants you to do the right thing for yourself, not for him. He also wants you to be happy and not upset about being with child.”

“With child? That’s such and old fashioned saying Jasper.”

“Well Bella dear, I am a very old fashioned soul.” He chuckled again and I hit him with my pillow.

“Do you really mean what you said? That Edward is happy about being a father?”

“Yes I am. Now, I’d better be going. The night is rapidly falling and Edward will be here soon. Just remember what I’ve said. Don’t doubt yourself any longer.” He stood and made his way toward the window.

“Hey Jasper,” I called to him softly so that Charlie wouldn’t hear.

“Yes Bella?” He questioned softly, turning to me.

“Thanks for this. You know, about the talk and everything. It means a lot that you came to see me. You’ve helped me out a lot.”

“You’re very welcome and I will see you tomorrow, I think Alice wants to try some different styles with your hair or something.” He nodded his head and opened the window.

“Thanks, maybe I won’t come.” I said jokingly and he laughed.

“I wouldn’t blame you, she gets a little out of control sometimes.” With that being said he was gone and I was left alone yet again.

I wasn’t alone long however. I had just come up from dinner and opened my door. Edward was stretched out across my bed waiting for me to come up. I smiled at him pleasantly and walked over to the bed. His face was a mask of solid stone and it made me hesitate for a brief second.

“Hey,” I called softly taking a seat beside him.

“I thought you said you needed to be alone for a while,” He murmured guardedly. I bit my lip and looked down at him guiltily.

“I did need time alone.”

“It doesn’t smell like it. It smells like Jasper came along to keep you company.” He grumbled boldly.

“Yes, well, he stopped by to talk to me.” I said with an apologetic expression upon my face.

“Yes well I saw the way he was holding you earlier and I saw you kiss his cheek. If you aren’t happy with me why don’t you just tell me?”

“Are you kidding me Edward? You’re jealous? I’m not doing anything with your brother! He came over here to talk to me about the pregnancy. He knows that I am having undecided thoughts about becoming a parent and he wanted to assure me that you were happy and that you wanted what was best for me.” I stood up and stomped over to my dresser. I snagged a pair of clean pajamas from the drawer and began undressing.

“Why wouldn’t he tell me he was coming? He knew you wanted to be alone.” Edward said sitting up on the bed to watch me.

I snorted with laughter, “Well maybe that’s why he didn’t tell you Edward. He knew you would insist on him staying away and he wanted to help, which he did I might add!”

“How was he able to help that I was not?” He insisted stubbornly.

“He told me what you were feeling and what you wanted. He helped me understand that no matter what we were always going to be family once I was changed and I needed to not worry about what Charlie and Renee think about the marriage or the pregnancy. He told me not to push you away because you were there to support me through this. He helped me understand that my time with my parents is limited and that I shouldn’t let their thoughts discourage me.”

He was silent for a while and I took the opportunity to pull my pajamas on, “If you would have asked I could have told you all of that,” he said softly.

“No you wouldn’t, you would have comforted me and told me to do what I thought was best. I needed somebody to reassure me that I needed to choose for myself, it was only okay if I thought it was, and that I needed to know that I have family behind me always. Edward I cannot believe you’re jealous of Jasper. He was only trying to help us out. He was being a great big brother! I love you, you silly boy, and you’d better understand that if we are going to get married and have this baby.” I shot at him with watery eyes. Jasper was clearly right about the mood swings part of his talk.

Edward stood slowly and walked over to me. His long arms wrapped around me and held me against his chest. I relaxed against him and he said, “I’m sorry. I was being foolish. I know that you love me and I love you as well. Will you forgive my idiocy?”

“Yes I forgive you, but you need to promise me that you’ll stop being jealous. Your family is just trying to help and I’m grateful that they want to be there for us.”

“Alright, I promise.” He kissed the top of my head. Just then something came into my mind that I had to ask.

“Edward, remember the night we had dinner alone? Alice and Jasper were thinking about things that you didn’t like and you said you would tell me if the time was right. Can you tell me now?”

He chucked against me, “Yes I suppose I can. They were thinking that I was being overprotective with you and our relationship. They wanted us to become intimate because I was always taking my sexual tension out on them. I recall that they thought I was grumpy and just needed to have sex.”

“That was is? Why didn’t you tell me about it then?” I asked with one eyebrow raised.

“Because if I would have told you, you would have used it against me to sleep with me.” He said pulling away from me enough to look into my face.

“Well that decision was a little pointless wasn’t it?” I leaned up on tiptoes and pressed my lips against his lovingly.

He chuckled and scooped me up in his arms in one fluid motion. I gasped in surprise and clung to him. I knew he wouldn’t drop me, but it was hard to fight gut reactions. He walked carefully to the bed and lay me down lightly. Smoothly he crawled on top of me and began placing kisses along my neck and across my face. I lay motionless beneath him and relished the sensation of his cold lips upon my skin. A very familiar tingling feeling began between my legs. He wasted no time making his way down my body and pulling my shirt up.

His lips worked downward never touching a single intimate spot on my body. I ran my hands through his bonze hair as he made his way lower and lowed until his mouth hovered over my stomach. I looked at him with my eyebrows raise unsure of why he had stopped and of what he was doing.

“What is it?” I breathed out quietly. Charlie had made his way to bed at the same time I had. He had fishing plans for early in the morning and needed a full nights sleep. I didn’t want to accidentally wake him.

“It’s truthfully an amazing phenomenon that our child grows right here inside your womb. You’re amazing Bella, I love you more then you can ever know.” His lips pressed against my flat stomach and I felt adoration spread through my very being.

“It is amazing isn’t it? That you and I have done the impossible?” I asked. My throat tightened with emotions that were flowing through me.

“Yes it is.” He crawled up to lay beside me and rubbed a hand in circles around my stomach. I lay my head on his arm that was stretched across my pillow and snuggled up against his chest while he stroked my abdomen.

We lay in the dark for long moments. Edwards hand worked in constant soft circles and I cuddled against him and closed my eyes. I thought about the changes that were happening in our lives and then something came to mind, “Edward, are you really happy about becoming a parent?”

He didn’t skip a beat, “I’m ecstatic, do you want me to tell you a story?” I nodded my head quickly against his chest and he chuckled, “Before I was turned I had had plans to be married. Don’t get upset, I wasn’t marrying her because I loved her. You have to understand that I was a young man in a time when there were still things like arranged marriages. My mother and father had arranged a marriage with her parents and we were to be married shortly after the time that Carlisle turned me. She came down with influenza and was dying as well. Though I didn’t really want to marry somebody I didn’t love, there was the thought of getting married and having a family. That was the goal back then. You got married, had a family, and worked hard until the day you died.”

“That sounds like it would have been the perfect lifestyle. A time when husbands strived to keep their families fed and women who love rearing children and serving their husbands.” I murmured quietly.

“Yes it would have been for you, you would have been able to take care of the children and keep house. I would have worked and kept food on the table.” His chest rumbled again and I smiled softly.

“You would have done a wonderful job.”

“Yes I would have, I would have made sure that my family was always taken care of. But that’s not the point of this conversation. I would have loved to have a family that looked up to me and depended on me. I would have loved being able to spend time with my sons teaching them how to play ball and buying all sorts of adorable presents for my daughters. So to answer your question, yes I love the fact that you and I are having a baby. I’m in love with the idea of being a father.” He patted his hand softly on my stomach as if to add emphasis his statement.

“I’m happy too. Whenever I pictured having children I saw my children playing tag outside with other children. I always pictured my sons running around playing with their little sisters; my daughters would flee as quickly as they could with long curly hair blowing behind them in the excitement. Screeches of joy would fill the air when one of them got caught and tickled. I always saw my children happy and in turn I was happy that they were happy.”

“That sounds wonderful, and though we might not ever have another child after this, our child will be happy. He or she will enjoy the life that they have. They will be born human and have chances to do the sort of things normal little boys and girls have. We’ll give them the sort of life they deserve.” He wrapped both arms around me and I fought tears of joy that were pooling in my eyes.

“Yes everything will be perfect as long as we have you.” I murmured and kissed him softly.
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