Chapter 8 - Unknown Saviors
Songs for Chapter 8: Because of You - Reba McEntire/Kelly Clarkson, Never Again - Nickelback & Revelry - Kings of Leon
Jasper's POV
Ali called Edward to let us know she had talked to Bella about what had happened and said she'd be at the bar until Bella got off. The guys decided to go and keep her company. Esme and Rose had gone shopping and Carlisle was at work so there was nothing else to do.
Bella did not notice us come in so we went and sat with Ali. She told us what she and Bella had talked about. If I could get my hands on that Mike Newton I would very slowly break every bone in his body and drain him dry. I can't believe he'd do that to her. She was so sweet and just didn't have any idea of what a real man was, how she could be treated with respect and even loved.
To this day I see what abuse did to my sister and our mother. It's a disgusting, vile act of a coward. I felt Bella's anxiety spike when she was at a table across the bar from us. I decided to walk towards the bar and see what was going on. One of the drunken boys at the table had his hand on her ass.
She was nicely telling the boy to let go when I walked over. He wasn't listening to her but he would me.
"I believe the lady asked you to remove your paw from her ass!" I hissed.
"Fuck off dude. No one body bothern' you." This idiot was really about to piss me off.
I glared at him and his eye widened as his fear spiked. Bella turned to me and I winked at her. She blushed and smiled.
She stepped away from the table when he released her and whispered, "Thank you." I returned to the table and she went to the bar.
"Jasper Hale Whitlock, what are you doing? You have to control yourself, man," Alice asked with her hands on her hip trying to look serious.
"What, I didn't do anything. I swear I was just there in case she needed me. I am drawn to her for some reason. I want to protect her. I don't know.... I can't explain it." I stated fighting a smile.
Leave it to Emmett to rain on my parade. "Dude you like her, don't you. Oh that explains so much." Thank you captain fucking obvious. He was like a kid in a candy store. I couldn't help but chuckle at his antics as I nodded my head.
I smelled her freesia scent before she got to the table. I look up and smiled at her.
"Hey guys. I brought you a round on the house. Roger says thanks for keeping him from kicking those ass wipes out earlier."
"Hey Bella," Emmett boomed. "What is it?"
She giggled. "It's an asshole boyfriend." The table erupted into laughter.
"Sweet," he replied. He is so easily pleased.
"Well what's in it?" Edward asked with a grin. "Like you don't already know." I said just for him and he smiled.
"Well it has one shot of vodka, one splash of cranberry juice, two shots of ginger ale and one shot of Red Bull."
"Bottoms up," she said with a smile. "If you need anything else let me know." She walked back over to the frat table. She was taking their order, they kept asking questions and making obscene comments, my patience were running thin. Edward had to keep me seated twice while I watched and listened.
"Jasper relax dude. She is fine. We will make sure she is okay," Emmett said smiling in Bella's direction.
"Okay, what's in a Save a horse, ride a cowboy?" They asked.
"It has four ounces of Triple Sec, four ounces of liqueur, lime, Zima, six ounces of grapefruit juice, six ounces of orange juice and one twist lemon." Bella was throwing off waves of annoyance. These idiots were pissing her off.
I heard Edward growl and knew this wasn't going to end well. I looked over at Ali and she whispered, "Jasper, go help her."
"I think we want to try that, but I think I could find something else for you to ride," the boy said raising his filthy hand up her thigh. Before I realized it I had snatched him out of his chair and pinned his arm behind his back.
"I believe you owe this little lady an apology and NOW!" I hissed. I could feel his lust for her. I heard Edward warn me from behind not to do anything stupid. He made sure to speak low enough only we could hear.
Bella looked at me and took a step towards me as she touched my arm. I felt a jolt of electricity run through my fingers. "Jasper, honey let him go. He's drunk he didn't mean anything by it. I'm fine." She was talking very calmly. I released the dumb ass and the big man called Roger came over and told them to leave.
She walked back to the table with me and everyone looked relieved. "Sorry I couldn't stop myself." I said for Edward to hear he nodded slightly.
"Jasper, thank you I appreciate your help. Next time let Roger and Elliott deal with these idiots. They can be dangerous and you could get hurt. I don't want you to risk yourself for me, okay." I could feel her sincerity, happiness and contentment rolling towards me. I nodded and smiled at her. She blushed and excused herself to go back to the bar to more orders.
I watched her the entire night. She was so nice to everyone, ever the idiots who occasionally got a little grab happy. Casualty of the job I guess but I did not like it. That asshole she was living with had no idea what a jewel she was. He just used her. There was no love it was all about control.
"Jasper, stop it!" I looked up at Edward. "What?" I shot back.
"You are torturing yourself for no reason. She will learn soon enough that the asshole is not worth the dirt to cover his dead body."
"Edward Anthony Mason! Stop it... I will not let anything happen to her tonight. Relax, okay," Alice chastised.
"Alice! What are you talking about? What don't I know?" I asked irritated.
"Alice, we have to tell them." Edward sighed.
"What?" Emmett asked. With that I knew it had to be something they knew.
"Would you just tell me already, damn it!"
"Jasper,"Alice sighed, "I saw Bella and I going to her apartment tonight to get her things for the weekend and her catching Mike in bed with another girl."
"What?" Emmett growled.
"You mean that stupid bastard is with another woman, now?" She nodded.
"Why are you going to subject her to the pain of finding him in their bed with another woman? Ali that's not right."
"It's the only way I see her getting away from him. Jasper there is no other way. She has to do this. It will hurt her but she needs this. I have seen it all play out and she will be fine." I nodded and stewed on that for a few minutes.
"Alice, are you sure you don't want one of us to go with you?" Edward asked kissing her cheek.
"No baby, we will be fine. I promise. She will give me more details about the other night when we get back to the house tonight. Jasper, she will need you tonight."
I nodded as I noticed the freesia smell wafting back our direction. "Last call, guys, can I get you anything?"
"No thanks, darlin' we are getting ready to go. We will see you later at the house," I said, with a smile.
"Okay guys, see you later," she said with a genuine smile on her face. She needs to look that way more often.
Emmett, Edward and I left the bar after paying our tab and told Ali we'd see her at the house. I hated to see them left by themselves after what Ali told us but I knew they'd be in no danger. Ali may be small but she is still a vampire. She is strong and a very good fighter. Mike stood no chance if he tried to attack them.
Chapter Notes: Okay what will Bells do? Will she be able to handle this? If you love it/hate it, let me know hit the pretty green button :)
