The Shocking Truth

 

We got to my house and everyone was waiting for us outside.  Bella walked towards me and Jacob, taking both our hands.  We all walked into the house together.  Carlisle and Esme were sitting in the living room.

“Carlisle, we have a problem” I said as we walked into the room.  I helped Bella to the sofa and sat her down.

“What’s the problem Edward?” he said all confused.

“Come over here and I’ll show you”

Carlisle walked over to where I was sitting with Bella.  I lifted her shirt gently and showed him the bruises.  Rosalie wasn’t too far and she hissed when Carlisle touched Bella’s stomach.

“Calm down Rosalie.  I’m not going to hurt her”

Carlisle shook his head “I’ve heard about this, but never thought it was a true legend”

“What! you’ve heard about this”

“Well I actually heard of a legend of a Vampire that would visit woman, bewitching them and impregnating them, but I thought it was just a legend”

“So she is really pregnant?” I asked in shock.

“Seems so Edward, but it’s not safe for Bella to continue on with this pregnancy”

“What do you mean not safe?” Jacob asked.

“Well the legend says that the baby supposedly chews its way out of the womb.  Bella more than likely won’t survive, unless she is changed”

“Over my dead body are you going to change her into a blood sucker” Jacob spat.

“Isn’t there any other options Carlisle?”

“Not that I know of Edward, but I can do some extensive research and find out what I can, but until then I think Bella should stay here with us”

“And what am I supposed to tell Charlie Carlisle?” Bella said.

“I don’t know Bella, that’s something you and Edward are going to have to figure out”

“We can tell him she’s sick” Jacob quipped.

“Well we can use my old cottage for her and set it up for all her needs” Esme said quickly.

“Good Idea honey.  I’ll get started on that right now” Carlisle said and raced out the door.

“Bella you’re going to have to call Charlie” I said.  “Tell him you’ve come up with something and Carlisle is going to take care of you, so you don’t have the expenses of a hospital”

She picked up the phone and dialed.  “Dad I’m not feeling so well I collapsed at school, Alice was worried about me and brought me to her place to have Carlisle look at me.  Seems I have come down with something and Carlisle said he’d take care of me so we wouldn’t have all the hospital expenses”

“I know Dad, but I think this would be best, I don’t want you to have to pay a fortune in hospital bills.  Yes Edward’s here, no dad I’m fine it don’t hurt as much now”

“Ok dad I love you, I’ll call you every day I promise. Bye” she said and hung up the phone.

Just at that moment Bella fainted, I tried to make it to her, but Jacob was there in time to catch her.  He carried her to the couch and laid her down.  Rosalie ran and got a blanket and draped it over her.

“Blood sucker we need to talk, right now” Jacob spat.

“Alright Jacob, let’s go outside and not disturb Bella”

We both walked slowly outside and stood on the porch.

“Look Blood sucker, I love Bella and I won’t sit back and let you hurt her again”

“I don’t intend on hurting her Jacob”

“Does that mean you want to be with her again?”

“Hardly” I said rolling my eyes.

“Well if you don’t want to be with her, then leave her alone”

“How am I supposed to do that Jacob, when she’s pregnant with my child”

“Child, you mean your spawn”

“Look this doesn’t change anything.  I’m not good for her, and this proves it”

“Good then I’ll stay with her, and you stay the hell away”

“What if she wants me there Jacob?”

“Look Blood sucker, this is my chance to get closer to her, I’ll take care of her and if there is any problems I’ll call Carlisle”

“Alright Jacob, I’ll stay away unless she wants me there”

He turned and walked back in the house, I stood on the porch thinking.  I need to talk to Alice; I had to see if this had changed her vision.  I went back in the house to find Alice; I found her upstairs in her room.

“What’s wrong Alice?” I asked.

“I have a terrible headache, and my visions are all foggy”

“Well the foggy visions I can only assume are because Jacob is here, let’s go for a walk and see if that helps the headache” I said

She agreed and we left the house to go for a walk.  I wanted to talk to Alice about the situation and this would be the perfect time to do so.

“So has the headache subsided?” I asked.

“Hmm seems so and my visions aren’t foggy anymore”

“I’m glad you came for a walk with me.  I wanted to know if your visions have changed”

“Hmm let me see” she said focusing and closing her eyes.

“I see you, but you’re not at Bella’s side”

“So this doesn’t have any effect on the future then?”

“Seems not Edward.  I can’t see Bella at all, which leads me to believe that she is with Jacob”

“Alright Alice thank you, I just wanted to know”

“You’re welcome Edward, I know how hard this all must be for you”

We started slowly back to the house.

“Ugh the headache is coming back.  I need to find out what is causing it”

We entered the house and Alice seemed in more pain than when we were outside.  She walked into the living room and approached Bella who was sitting up awake.

“Bella I want to test a theory” she said.

“Alright Alice, you know I trust you completely”

She walked over to Bella and placed her hand on her stomach.  She got that look on her face like when she has a vision.

“Wow” she replied taking a step back from Bella.

“What Alice?” Bella asked.

“I just seen the future, and it was clear.  It was like the baby was showing it to me”

“What do you mean Alice?” I asked.

“Well seems the baby has some abilities already.  I think I figured out why I get the headaches and can’t see Bella.”

“Alright Alice what’s your theory?”

“Well it seems the baby is protecting Bella, keeping people from seeing her”

“If that’s the case Alice maybe you should keep clear until he/she is born” I quickly said.

Carlisle entered the room.

“Alright everything is set up, we can take Bella to the cottage” he said.

I walked over to Bella to help her up, Jacob was at her side faster then I was.

“”Let me help you Bella” Jacob said as he turned and glared at me.

“Thank you Jacob” she said smiling weakly.

“How far is the cottage Carlisle?” Jacob asked

“It’s a bit of a hike, I don’t think Bella will make it on her own”

“Bella I can carry you and we’ll get there faster” Jacob said.

“Alright Jacob, I’m too weak anyways to walk”

He helped her outside and picked her up in his arms and followed Carlisle to the cottage.  I hesitated and then followed behind them.

I got to the cottage and went inside.  Carlisle had a fire going in the fireplace, trying to keep the cottage as warm as possible for Bella.  I went down the hall to the master bedroom and found Carlisle, Jacob and Bella there.  The room was set up like a hospital ward, and Carlisle was measuring Bella’s stomach.

“Hey Edward” Bella said smiling.

“Hey Bella, how are you feeling?”

“I have a craving for eggs; do you think you could make me some please?”

“Sure” I said and left the room going to the kitchen.

I took out 4 eggs and fried them, making some toast to go along with them.  I went back to the room.

“Your eggs are waiting for you in the kitchen”

“Thank you Edward” she said getting up slowly.  She took my hand and we walked to the kitchen.  She sat at the table and started eating her eggs and toast.

“Cullen I want to talk to you” Jacob said suddenly.

I followed him into the living room.

“Look Cullen, you’re not needed here so you can leave now, I’ll take care of Bella”

“Look Jacob, I just wanted to make sure she was comfortable.  I was just about to leave”

“Edward! Come here” I heard from the kitchen.

I rushed into the kitchen and Bella had her hand on her stomach.

“What’s wrong Bella?”

“Nothing’s wrong, come and feel this”

I walked over to her chair and she took my hand and placed it on her stomach, all of a sudden there was movement.

“Whoa”

“The baby’s moving did you feel it?”

“Yeah I did and that’s some kick I just felt”

“I’ve been having these strange dreams”

“You’ve been having dreams Bella?” Carlisle asked.

“Yes Carlisle.  Strange dreams, I had a dream last night there was a little boy sitting on a rock, reaching out for me.  I felt a sudden urge to protect him”

“Hmm interesting” he said.

“I’ve been having this dream a lot lately” she said.

I still had my hand on Bella’s stomach, and quickly pulled my hand away.

“What’s wrong Edward?” Bella asked.

“Did the boy in your dreams have something in his hand Bella, a blood soaked rag?”

“Yes, but how did you know?”

“I just saw it.  I think the baby is showing me”

“What! Don’t’ be ridiculous Edward”

“No seriously Bella”

Carlisle looked at me; I had a shocked look in my eyes. 

I leaned down and whispered to Bella’s stomach.

“Hello this is your father” I said.

Suddenly there was a fierce kick, I jumped back.

“Wow I don’t think he/she likes me”

“Of course he/she does Edward, you’re his/her
father” she said touching her stomach lightly.

“It’s ok EJ your father won’t hurt you”

“EJ?”

“Oh.  I’m sorry I kind of named him already”

“Him why do you keep referring to the baby as a male, and what does EJ stand for?” I asked.

“Well the dreams are so vivid; I believe he’s a boy.  EJ is the short form for his name.  Edward Junior”

I was shocked that after all the pain I had caused her that she would choose to give the baby my name.  “Well what if it’s a girl Bella”

“Oh that’s easy, if it’s a girl I’m going to name her Renesmee”

“Renesmee?”

“Yes Edward, Renesmee.  After My mother Rene and your mother Esme”

“Oh how sweet Bella, I think Esme would love that” Carlisle quipped.

“Well I’m going to let you settle in and get some rest.  You know where to find me if needed” I said.

“Please don’t go Edward” she said.

I looked back at Jacob; he put his head down in defeat.

“Bella I have some things to take care of.  If you need me I’m only a phone call away.  You need some rest you look exhausted.  Jacob could you stay with her?”  I asked.

“Of course there is no where I’d rather be”

“Thank you” I said and walked out the door before she could protest.