Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Game Of Love

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 15:

The Unexpected

EPOV

I can’t believe how fast the season was flying by. We were sitting in second place heading into the all-star break. It felt fantastic and I couldn’t be happier. Not only as part of the team, but because the woman I love is the owner of said team.

I am so proud of Bella. After a rough start, not only with us, but also with the team, she has finally found her groove. She passed her finals and when she was able to go back to school, she would be going in a different level. I was starting to worry about her though. She’s been looking so run down lately. I also knew she has been sick and trying to hide it from me. She must have forgotten we live together and I can hear her in the bathroom.

“Babe?”

I looked up from the sports page I was reading, “What’s up?”

“Can you go get me some Sprite or something? My stomach is a little queasy.”

“Again? Baby, you’ve been sick a lot lately. I think you need to go to the doctor, or at least talk to my dad.”

“I’m fine, Edward. I’m just a little stressed.” Bella griped.

Knowing better than to argue with her, I got up and kissed her forehead before heading to the store. I wondered how long it would take before she actually listened to her body and took it easy.

~~GoL~~

I was home half an hour later and walked into the kitchen to put up Bella’s drink. I had also picked up some crackers and other things that I had heard would soothe an upset stomach.

“Bella?” I called from the kitchen. When I got no response I went to the bottom of the steps. “Bella? Baby?” Still nothing. I ran up the steps two at a time and went into our bedroom. “Bella?” It wasn’t until I turned the corner to the bathroom that my heart stopped.

I ran to her and skidded to a stop. “Bella?” I felt her neck and found a pulse and sighed in relief. It still didn’t explain her unconscious state. I pulled out my cell phone and dialed my dad.

“Edward?”

“Dad! Something’s wrong. I just found Bella unconscious on the bathroom floor. I…Dad!”

“Calm down Edward. Call an ambulance. I’m on my way.”

I hung up my phone and called the ambulance, explaining what I had found and a doctor was on the way.

“Edward?”

“Up here Dad!” I called.

I turned when my dad walked into the bathroom and moved so he could look at Bella. “Edward has she been sick?”

“Yeah, she sent me to the store to get something for her stomach. When I got back she was like this. What’s wrong with her Dad?”

“I don’t know son, but we’ll find out.”

~~GoL~~

BPOV

I woke up to the sound of beeping coming from somewhere in my room. I tried to turn off the alarm, but the beeping continued. I moaned, “Edward…”

I felt something cool on my forehead, “I’m here, baby.” I tried to open my eyes, but they felt heavy and I felt myself going under again.

I woke again what must have been hours later, again hearing the beeping. I moaned and turned my head toward the sound. I tried to open my eyes and actually succeeded. I blinked at the brightness as my vision cleared.

“Bella, baby?”

I looked in the direction of his voice and found his tired gaze. “Edward? Where am I?” I didn’t recognize my own voice.

Edward leaned forward and pressed his lips to my forehead. “You’re in the hospital.”

I licked my lips, but my mouth was to dry. “Can I have some water?”

“Here, all you can have is ice baby.” Edward rubbed an ice cube across my dry mouth.

I licked it up and smiled, “Thanks. Why am I here?”

Before Edward could tell me, Carlisle walked in. “You’re awake. How do you feel?”

“Confused. What’s going on Carlisle?” I watched as Edward and Carlisle looked at each other. “Okay, you two are scaring the shit out of me. One of you had better tell me what’s going on.”

“Calm down, Bella. It’s nothing bad. I just didn’t know Edward hadn’t said anything.”

“I just woke up before you walked in here.” I responded dryly.

“Okay. Bella you have pneumonia, but it’s complicated because of your condition.”

“What condition? What’s wrong with me?” I asked reaching for Edward’s hand.

“You’re pregnant, Bella. About three months according to the ultrasound.”

I was reeling. First I have pneumonia, how the hell did I get that? Now I’m pregnant. “Is the baby okay?” I asked as my hand went to my belly, covering the life forming inside me.

“We are monitoring you very closely. With pneumonia and pregnancy there are some risks, especially in the first trimester. After that, the risks change. Your immune system is changing Bella, that’s why you were susceptible. You must have been exposed on one of the away game trips.”

“Is the baby okay, Carlisle? That’s what I asked.” I spat.

“Yes, Bella, right now the baby is fine, but I’m afraid you won’t be traveling anymore. We’re going to have to monitor your pregnancy closely and you’re gonna have to take it easy. I’m not saying bed rest, but you are gonna have to do less.”

“As long as the baby stays safe, I’ll do whatever you want.” I stated matter-of-factly. I looked at Edward for the first time and he looked exhausted, yet relieved. “Edward, are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m fine.”

“I’ll leave you two alone to talk.” Carlisle turned to leave the room.

When he was gone I turned to Edward again, “Now, tell me the truth.”

“I’ve just been worried. When they told me what was wrong and you were pregnant, I got scared. I was afraid I was gonna lose you or you weren’t gonna be happy about the baby. Or we were gonna lose it before we ever got used to the idea. I’ve had a lot to deal with. You’ve been sleeping for three days, babe.”

“Are you happy about the baby?” I asked with trepidation.

Edward just looked at me before answering, “Bella, you have given me the most wonderful gift, ever. I love you and I love the fact that we are gonna have a baby. I can’t wait.”

I breathed a sigh of relief. “Good, because I’m having this baby.”

Edward smiled. “Then there is only one thing left to say.”

“What’s that?”

I watched as Edward pulled something out of his pocket, “Isabella Marie Swan, I have loved you ever since you were sixteen years old. I plan to love you for much longer. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Will you marry me?”

The tears slid slowly down my cheeks, “I just have one question before I answer you.”

Edward looked taken aback. “Okay…”

“Are you only asking me because of the baby?”

Edward looked shocked, “No. Bella I love you and I would have asked eventually anyway. The baby just pushed up my plans a bit.”

“Well then, yes.”

“Yes?”

“Yes, Edward. I’ll marry you.”

I laughed at the look on his face and smiled when he placed the ring on my finger. When he placed his lips to mine, I knew everything was going to be fine.