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Edward left that night since he had early rounds at the
hospital prior to his day at the office. Bella went to bed early since she was
exhausted, still reeling from the emotional roller coaster that she’d
experienced the past week and understanding Edward’s apology. She did feel
confident they would get past this drama, having a stronger relationship in the
end. It also put her mind at ease when he suggested they go to couple’s
counseling. She also wanted to speak to a counselor on her own. Being back in
Tampa was bringing back some of her insecurities from when she was in high
school.
The next morning, Bella called Aimee and made an appointment
for the following weekend for the two of them while the twins were going to a
pool party with some friends from school. She also went shopping for
ingredients for red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese filling and buttercream
frosting. Making the cupcakes, she put them into container and got dressed to
spend the evening with Edward and the twin terrors.
Bella drove to Edward’s house, picking up a bottle of wine
on her way. Parking her car on the driveway, she was attacked by two excited
seven-year-old twins. “BELLA!” they squealed, tugging her into their arms and
hugging her fiercely. “We missed you!”
“I missed you, too,” she breathed, kneeling down and holding
them tightly. “Did you guys grow? You seem taller.”
“Nope, but I lost a tooth,” Liam said, displaying his bottom
set of teeth. There was a gaping hole where his left canine tooth had been
located. “I got five bucks from the tooth fairy.”
“And I’ve got a loose tooth. It may come out soon,” Lucy
squealed, showing her very loose tooth. “I hope I get five dollars, too.”
“I don’t know if the tooth fairy can get into your room,
Lucy,” Edward quipped, padding out onto the driveway, dressed casually in a
pair of shorts and a polo shirt. “Every one of your Barbies, stuffed animials
and toys are on the floor. If the tooth fairy can’t get to your bed, he can’t
leave your money.”
“What?” Lucy squeaked. “Bella … I have to …” She kissed
Bella’s cheek, darting back inside.
“Lucy is a slob,” Liam snickered.
“Your room wasn’t that much better, bub,” Edward deadpanned.
“I think the tooth fairy stepped on a few Legos, kiddo.” Liam scowled. “Go
clean up the pig sty.”
“Okay, okay,” he sighed, wrapping his arms around Bella’s
waist. “I’m glad you’re here, Bella. Thank you for coming back.” Before she
could respond, Liam ran into the house.
