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Bella ended up staying in the hospital for two days. She was more dehydrated than anticipated and malnourished because she was throwing up everything she ate. The baby was fine, but was sucking the life out of her. Marcus wanted to put Bella on medical leave until after little sparrow was born. She would still act as a consultant, but would be able to do that from home and she would not step into a courtroom until she was ready.

She put the kibosh on that quickly.

“I’m pregnant. Not handicapped,” Bella reasoned.

Marcus said that if she needed time off, he’d gladly give it to her. She did take a week off after her stint in the hospital since she was still weak and dizzy. Edward catered to her, helping her in every way. She was grateful for his doting ways, but felt suffocated by all of the hovering. In addition to Edward’s help, Kate hung out when she wasn’t in classes. Garrett randomly stopped by, bringing over Bella’s favorite foods – which made her nauseous more than anything. Esme and Carlisle even popped in. Bella knew that they were all concerned because of her outburst in the hospital, the fact that her pregnancy was high risk and congratulating both Edward and Bella on their engagement, but she was feeling stifled.

When she was feeling better, she went back into the office and dove headlong into a new case just to get away from the revolving door of well-wishers and overprotective fiancés. At the end of the week, Marcus leaned against the doorjamb of Bella’s office. “I’m glad you’re feeling better, Swan, but you’ve got a lot of family members who are concerned about you,” Marcus quipped.

“They’re the reason why I’m hiding out in here,” Bella said, taking off her reading glasses. “I love them all, but they are treating me like I’m made of glass. Yes, I had a dizzy spell and an overemotional reaction to finding out that I’m pregnant. I’m not crazy.”

“Bellisima, I know you’re not crazy. They know you’re not crazy, but they love you. We all do. Right now, you need to take care of you. And if that’s having a heart-to-heart with the people in your life right now, then so be it. However, they are all there for you because they want the best for you and your mini sparrow or whatever Edward calls your baby. He called me today.”

“Edward?” Bella asked, her brow furrowed.

“Yeah. He’s afraid that you don’t want to get married,” Marcus said, sitting on the corner of Bella’s desk.

“What? Of course, I do. I want nothing more than to be his wife, but with everything I have on my plate,” Bella argued.

“Bella, I’m saying this as your business partner, your boss and your friend. This doesn’t matter. All of this,” he gestured to the pile of files on her desk for an overseas adoption, “is small potatoes. I love you like a daughter, Bella. You are an amazing attorney and I’m honored to have you as my partner. Right now, though, you need to be with your family, your fiancé. Until after your mini-penguin is born, you are on medical leave.”

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Bella ended up staying in the hospital for two days. She was more dehydrated than anticipated and malnourished because she was throwing up everything she ate. The baby was fine, but was sucking the life out of her. Marcus wanted to put Bella on medical leave until after little sparrow was born. She would still act as a consultant, but would be able to do that from home and she would not step into a courtroom until she was ready.

She put the kibosh on that quickly.

“I’m pregnant. Not handicapped,” Bella reasoned.

Marcus said that if she needed time off, he’d gladly give it to her. She did take a week off after her stint in the hospital since she was still weak and dizzy. Edward catered to her, helping her in every way. She was grateful for his doting ways, but felt suffocated by all of the hovering. In addition to Edward’s help, Kate hung out when she wasn’t in classes. Garrett randomly stopped by, bringing over Bella’s favorite foods – which made her nauseous more than anything. Esme and Carlisle even popped in. Bella knew that they were all concerned because of her outburst in the hospital, the fact that her pregnancy was high risk and congratulating both Edward and Bella on their engagement, but she was feeling stifled.

When she was feeling better, she went back into the office and dove headlong into a new case just to get away from the revolving door of well-wishers and overprotective fiancés. At the end of the week, Marcus leaned against the doorjamb of Bella’s office. “I’m glad you’re feeling better, Swan, but you’ve got a lot of family members who are concerned about you,” Marcus quipped.

“They’re the reason why I’m hiding out in here,” Bella said, taking off her reading glasses. “I love them all, but they are treating me like I’m made of glass. Yes, I had a dizzy spell and an overemotional reaction to finding out that I’m pregnant. I’m not crazy.”

“Bellisima, I know you’re not crazy. They know you’re not crazy, but they love you. We all do. Right now, you need to take care of you. And if that’s having a heart-to-heart with the people in your life right now, then so be it. However, they are all there for you because they want the best for you and your mini sparrow or whatever Edward calls your baby. He called me today.”

“Edward?” Bella asked, her brow furrowed.

“Yeah. He’s afraid that you don’t want to get married,” Marcus said, sitting on the corner of Bella’s desk.

“What? Of course, I do. I want nothing more than to be his wife, but with everything I have on my plate,” Bella argued.

“Bella, I’m saying this as your business partner, your boss and your friend. This doesn’t matter. All of this,” he gestured to the pile of files on her desk for an overseas adoption, “is small potatoes. I love you like a daughter, Bella. You are an amazing attorney and I’m honored to have you as my partner. Right now, though, you need to be with your family, your fiancé. Until after your mini-penguin is born, you are on medical leave.”

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Unfortunately, things did not work out as they planned. A couple of weeks after they returned from Idaho, Aro contacted Bella and asked her to handle an adoption case in her hometown, Chicago. It was similar to the situation with Eleazar and Carmen D’Amato, but with more kinks. That case with the D’Amatos took over six weeks. This looked like it was going to take even longer. At the beginning of February, Bella flew out of SeaTac and to O’Hare. She moved into a corporate apartment, preparing for at least a two month stay in the city she grew to hate.

Edward came out every couple of weeks, but he never proposed. Bella was working nonstop to win the case for her clients. The ring stayed in his pocket, untouched and at this point, probably will never be used. He loved her and if it was destined for them to just stay as they were, Edward would take it.

Though, Isabella Masen had a certain ring to it.

Upon her return to Seattle, Essie suggested that Edward and Bella go out to Idaho to rekindle the romance. The romance did not need rekindling. They were very affectionate with each other, making love often, but their schedules never coincided for what Essie and Edward had planned for the engagement to end all engagements. 

Edward's engagement ring for Bella ... will he be able to use it? 

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With Garrett’s help, Edward did find a perfect engagement ring for Bella. It was elegant and classy, a platinum setting with three round cut diamonds with pave-set diamonds around the larger stones and down the shoulders of the ring. However, Garrett and Edward spoke in more detail about Bella’s trepidation to get married. Edward decided to purchase the ring but not present it to her on her birthday. He did buy a large, right hand ring that married her bold style with an old-fashioned twist.

Edward did surprise Bella with a trip to Idaho for her birthday. Edward’s parents owned a large home in Sun Valley, Idaho. Edward’s father never used it since it brought back too many memories about his late wife, but he didn’t have the heart to sell it. Instead, Bella and Edward spent five days creating new memories for her birthday.

Not to mention, christening every flat surface imaginable.

She loved her time with Edward in Idaho and said that she wanted to come back. The time there was idyllic, tranquil and exactly what the doctor ordered. Edward promised to bring back as often as she wanted.

Upon their return, Edward contacted his father in Chicago, asking if he could purchase the Idaho house. With MasenKeyes Construction, he had a huge nest egg and could afford it. Edward Masen Sr. told him he could just have it. He was happy that his son was in love. Edward Masen Sr. wanted to do this for his son since he had all but abandoned him when his mother died. Making the arrangements, Edward received a package by the beginning of November stating that the Idaho house was officially his. 

Bella's Engagement Ring

Bella's Right Hand Ring

Kate 

Kate's Engagement Ring

Idaho House

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After a month, Edward moved into Bella’s home and they worked to make their own. With Garrett’s help, they renovated the basement to be a chic man cave for Edward, along with an office and a spare bedroom. Edward’s furniture from his apartment went in the basement and it worked out really well. It was a favorite location for everyone to hang out, drink a few beers, watch a movie, play some pool and relax. Garrett and Kate were frequent visitors, as was Carlisle, Essie, and Alice. Every so often, Jacob and Nessie came over, too along with Marcus and his wife.

Seven months later, right around Bella’s birthday, Edward was working with Garrett on another job. It was a complete renovation of a mansion in Bellevue. Edward was not paying attention because his mind was focused on other things. And working in an active construction zone with your mind elsewhere is not a wise decision.

“Dude!” Garrett laughed. “You’re going to hammer a nail into my thumb. What the fuck?”

“Sorry,” Edward said, handing Garrett the hammer. “I’m just …”

“Talk to me, Ed,” Garrett smirked, guiding his friend away from the mess that was going to be a kitchen. “You look like someone ran over your puppy. Why are you not happy? You’re living with the woman you love and you’re getting regular, hot sex.”

“Bella’s birthday is coming up and I know what I want to get her, but I’m afraid she’s going to laugh at me or reject me,” Edward pouted.

“Okay, it’s Pretty Girl’s birthday?” Garrett asked. “Where was I when this tidbit of information was shared?”

“Snoring. Bella doesn’t like to celebrate her birthday because it’s a cruel, evil reminder that she’s getting older,” Edward sighed. “Plus, from what she told me. Her dad passed away around the time of her birthday and so she’s sad about that. It’s not a happy time of year for Bella.”

“And she told you this while I was snoring,” Garrett deadpanned.

“It was about a month after the three of us got together. We had just had some fun and you just passed out. Bella was snuggled to my side and she sighed. We got to talking and she told me about her birthday,” Edward shrugged. 

Edward's basement office

Guest bedroom

Edward's Man Cave

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After a month, Edward moved into Bella’s home and they worked to make their own. With Garrett’s help, they renovated the basement to be a chic man cave for Edward, along with an office and a spare bedroom. Edward’s furniture from his apartment went in the basement and it worked out really well. It was a favorite location for everyone to hang out, drink a few beers, watch a movie, play some pool and relax. Garrett and Kate were frequent visitors, as was Carlisle, Essie, and Alice. Every so often, Jacob and Nessie came over, too along with Marcus and his wife.

Seven months later, right around Bella’s birthday, Edward was working with Garrett on another job. It was a complete renovation of a mansion in Bellevue. Edward was not paying attention because his mind was focused on other things. And working in an active construction zone with your mind elsewhere is not a wise decision.

“Dude!” Garrett laughed. “You’re going to hammer a nail into my thumb. What the fuck?”

“Sorry,” Edward said, handing Garrett the hammer. “I’m just …”

“Talk to me, Ed,” Garrett smirked, guiding his friend away from the mess that was going to be a kitchen. “You look like someone ran over your puppy. Why are you not happy? You’re living with the woman you love and you’re getting regular, hot sex.”

“Bella’s birthday is coming up and I know what I want to get her, but I’m afraid she’s going to laugh at me or reject me,” Edward pouted.

“Okay, it’s Pretty Girl’s birthday?” Garrett asked. “Where was I when this tidbit of information was shared?”

“Snoring. Bella doesn’t like to celebrate her birthday because it’s a cruel, evil reminder that she’s getting older,” Edward sighed. “Plus, from what she told me. Her dad passed away around the time of her birthday and so she’s sad about that. It’s not a happy time of year for Bella.”

“And she told you this while I was snoring,” Garrett deadpanned.

“It was about a month after the three of us got together. We had just had some fun and you just passed out. Bella was snuggled to my side and she sighed. We got to talking and she told me about her birthday,” Edward shrugged. “Anyway, I want to make this year’s birthday special. You know? It’s the first birthday that we’re celebrating as a couple.”

Edward's basement office

Guest bedroom

The man cave

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“You kind of need it,” Bella said, giggling nervously. “Especially if you are going to live her permanently. That is, if you want.”

“Is this your way of asking me to move in with you?” Edward asked, his eyes swirling with excitement and anticipation.

“I know your lease is up at the end of the month and that you haven’t renewed it …” she rambled. Edward crushed his mouth to hers, pulling her over his body and holding her tightly. His tongue slid between her lips and he moaned, losing himself in the sweetness of her mouth and the warmth of her body. Breaking apart because of the nagging need to breathe, Bella blinked at her boyfriend. “Is that a yes?”

“That’s a fuck yes,” Edward said, his hands cupping her flushed face.

Bella beamed, leaning down to kiss him again. Their tongues fought for dominance, swirling and tasting each other’s mouths. Edward held her against his body and his cock grew hard beneath her warmth. “Bella, my beautiful Bella,” he whispered against her lips.

“Hmmm, Edward,” she moaned, tugging on his coppery colored hair. “I want you. Please, make love to me.”

“I want to make love to you in our bedroom,” Edward growled, picking her up. She squeaked, nodding eagerly. Edward carried up the two flights of stairs until they reached Bella’s … no, their bedroom. Kissing her deeply, Edward placed her on the white, fluffy sheets. “I want to show you how much I love you. How much I desire you.”

“Oh, please,” Bella whimpered, her fingers toying with the soft strands of his hair. He smiled, kissing her lips gently and then easing down her jaw, inhaling her sweet, sultry fragrance. His lips trailed down her neck, leaving a path of heat and desire in their wake. She arched her back, moving her head so Edward could move freely. He gently pushed her up the bed, laying in the cradle of her thighs as he feasted on her soft, succulent flesh of her neck. “Edward,” she whispered. He smiled against her skin, loving the breathy quality of her voice and the longing behind it. She wanted him.

“My beautiful Bella,” he replied, nudging the strap of her black dress off her shoulder with his fingers. “I’m yours and always will be.”