Alice's bright eyes wandered over to her parents. Uh oh.
Jasper's face fell as he followed Alice's gaze. Rosalie frowned, as well as Emmett and Edward.
"…What's the matter, Mom? Dad?…" Edward asked cautiously. Alice was silent, barely able to breathe. No…this can't go wrong…
Esme sighed, sitting up from Carlisle's lap. "Alice…you're not ready for a baby. I mean…you're not even working." Carlisle looked up. "A baby is…very hard work, Alice…"
Jasper was silent, looking down at the floor again. Alice watched as he messed with his fingers. Rosalie was biting her lip, looking heartbroken. This was going all wrong…
"Alice? Are you even listening to me?" Her mothers' voice rang in her ears. She couldn't handle this anymore. This was the happiest thing that had ever happened to her…and it was all being ruined.
Alice got up, clenching her teeth. "C'mon Jazz…" She gently took his hand, helping him up from the couch. He looked up at her, and Alice nearly sobbed. His face…he'd never looked so sad in his entire life. All thanks to her parents. Blind fury filled her, coursing through her veins like adrenaline. Her grip on Jasper's hand tightened as she made her way to the front door.
"Alice? Where are you going? We need to discuss this mistake..."
Oh, hell no.
Dropping Jasper's hand, she whirled around, filled with so much anger she thought she might burst.
"MY BABY IS NOT A MISTAKE!" Her voice echoed throughout the large house, followed with a long silence. Esme was nearly fuming.
"Don't you EVER yell at me again, Mary Alice." Carlisle looked more shocked than mad. He'd never seen his daughter so mad.
"My baby is not a mistake." Pure hatred filled her voice she hissed at her mother. "I am ready to be a mother. I know it."
Esme glared at her.
"No you're not! Mary Alice you're not ready! I'm not just going to sit here and watch you throw your life away just because of a stupid MISTAKE!" Her eyes flickered towards Jasper at this, and he bit his lip, closing his eyes. That just pushed Alice over the edge.
"DON'T YOU DARE TRY AND BLAME HIM FOR THIS! HE WANTED TO MAKE ME HAPPY! WE WERE SO EXCITED TO TELL ALL OF YOU AND NOW IT'S RUINED!" Edward and Emmett were staring at her, surprised at how mad their sister was. Rosalie was next to Jasper, watching Alice intently. Esme opened her mouth to speak, but Alice cut her off. "This is all I've ever wanted! Don't you know that? I've said that ever since I was a little girl! I met the love of my life and now we're ready to start a family." With that she took Jasper's hand, storming out the front door.
Jasper helped Alice into the car, then walked to the passenger side. Alice turned and found her whole family outside, watching her. Everyone BUT her mother looked sad. As Jasper shut the door, Alice screamed out the window, "I'LL BE A BETTER MOTHER THAN YOU EVER WERE!"
She didn't wait to see the look on her face.
