I don't own any of these characters.

They are owned by Stephenie Meyer.

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"I can't believe it. I got the apartment!" I screamed. I was so excited. I couldn't believe it, I was sure they were going to give it to someone else. I mean the girl before me looked like she would get down and dirty for it. But I got the call this morning. I had to call Alice and let her know. Alice was my best friend, since I guess we were babies, I really don't know when we met. It was before I could remember; we lived next to each other when I lived in Phoenix and then she even left her family and moved up to Forks, WA to be with me. Which ended up being really good for her, She found what she really wanted to do, she now is a wedding/party planner for everyone here in Portland. Me, I have a masters in teaching lit. but I'm still not sure where I want to go with it. I'm still weighing my options. But back to the apartment….

Ring

Ring

"Oh, hey Bella. What's up?"

"Oh, nothing really, but we got the apartment" I said casually as if there was nothing to scream about.

"GET OUT!" Alice screamed in my ear

"YES! I know, I wasn't expecting to get that either, because of that Jessica girl."

"Whore is what I would call her"

"Well, I was trying to be nice, but we need to be over to sign the papers in about two hours can you get over here?"

"Yes, I was on my way back already."

"Haha, okay Alice, I will see you soon"

"Bye"

Just like Alice said she was already on her way back, and was in our little tiny apartment in a little under 10 minutes.

"Bella, Bella, Bella, Oh, my Gosh. I think I could scream." Alice said so fast I had to listen really hard to catch it all.

"Go ahead I did when I got off the phone with him."

"Wait, it was a guy that called you?" Now she seemed really confused. I wondered why, I thought she knew it was a guy. But then again, I should have known that she would be nervous if it was a guy. After what happened between her and that jackass Mike Newton, if I ever see him again, I think I would have to kill him with my bare hands. He raped her, and she was too ashamed to tell me about it, so it went on for about 5 months, before he hit her and she couldn't cover it up with make-up anymore. That's when I got her out of there. I was so pissed that she didn't tell me, but after I saw how scared she was and how much pain he put her through, she hasn't been able to face men besides work. And even then, she doesn't take just men clients for like bachelor parties anymore. It's only weddings and birthdays, the occasional bachelorette party. I was internally kicking myself for setting this up. I really hope this Jasper guy turns out ok. I mean, I might have to make Emmett come with us. Emmet was my big brother; we were only a year apart. But we were more like best friends then related. But he was the first guy and only guy at this point that Alice has warmed up to.

"Yes, I'm so sorry Alice; I really wanted the apartment and didn't realize we would be meeting with a guy, until this morning. I guess his secretary always handles things until the end. I didn't even to think about who was really handling the whole thing. I'm really sorry. If you want I can call Emmett?"

"No, its fine. I'm going to do this, you are going to be there with me, and I know I need to do this. Maybe if I can get through this I can start taking some male clients again. Maybe this will be good for me."

"Way to think positive about it. And if you do well, or if not, I will still love you. But for going we are going to get some ice cream and watch whatever movies you want. And then if you want you can play Bella Barbie. And I won't complain, unless you absolutely make me look like a whore."

"Oh, really Bella? You would do that for me? What did I ever do to deserve you as the most amazing best friend/sister ever?" She looked like she was going to cry.

"Haha. I think I could say the same thing about you honey." I walked over and gave her a hug.

We got ready in a jiff after that. She said that if we already got the apartment then there is no need to dress to impress. We got over to Jasper Whitlock's office just in time. The secretary ushered us right into his office. And Alice grabbed my hand. I squeezed it just as hard. There wasn't just one guy in the office, there were two. I knew who Jasper was because he told me that he had blond hair for some reason, I never really understood why he said that. But the other guy he was perfect, he had bronze colored hair that was in a messy disarray on the top of his head, but it wasn't too short, it fell into his eyes just a little bit. He had the most piercing emerald eyes, but they didn't make you scared, they were like ones that made you feel like you were the only girl he would ever see. While I was staring at this Greek god. Alice was starting at Jasper, but not with an expression of fear, but of love, like she was finally home.

"Ladies" Jasper greeted us.

"Hi, I'm Bella we spoke on the phone earlier this morning." I said shyly as I shook his hand.

"Nice to finally meet you" Jasper said warmly as if he could tell that Alice wasn't used to this.

"I'm Alice." She said shyly, more shy than me I might add

"It's very nice to meet you Alice. I hope you will enjoy the apartment." His voice was like the comfort that Alice needed. She surprised me by talking to him.

"Why did you give the apartment to us, instead of Jessica?" Alice asked. I tried to hide my shock but, I'm sure it was written all over my face. The guy in the corner chuckled. I hadn't forgotten him, but I did forget he was right there.

"Well, frankly she was a whore; she tried to get the apartment by getting into bed with me. So, I told her she would never get my apartment that way." He told us flatly. "But I am very glad to see that you two didn't try to impress my secretary to get to me, or anything of that nature, or try to get my apartment because of who I am, you guys seem to really just want the apartment."

"Well, yes that's true. But I don't think we know who you really are? I'm probably embarrassing myself. But that's the truth." I told him. I was curious I wanted to know who he was, and why did the guy in the corner have to be here.

"Oh? You don't. I'm Jasper Whitlock. I was engaged to the Queen of England at one point." He chuckled

"You're him?" Alice nearly shrieked. And that's when I saw it you take away about 4 years and that would be him. Alice used to say that she was going to marry him someday, because that marriage would never work. And when they ended their engagement that only fueled Alice more. The guy in the corner just laughed, but the laugh was so magical. It became my new favorite sound. I didn't want to hear anything else. I just wish I knew his name.

"Yes, that would be me." Jasper sighed.

"Oh, I'm sorry I reacted that way. I just used to have the biggest crush on you and thought we were going to be married, because I just knew you and the Queen were never going to work. If I can be so bold?" Alice said in a rush.

Jasper chuckled some more. The guy in the corner was almost on the floor in laughter, but it seemed like I was the only one who noticed he was there. Then Jasper brought me out of my thoughts.

"Well, I'm glad you are being honest. It's a nice thing, and I miss it sometimes. Well, enough with getting to know each other, we can do that after we don't have paperwork looming over our heads. Shall we?"

"Yes, lets." I said.

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A/N:

So, this is my first story. I want to know what you think.

Should I keep going?