CHAPTER 10
ALICE
We went back to the dorm on Sunday afternoon, after our first real date.
I was still in cloud nine,if I may say went well. His family likes me,they were all welcoming and nice, especially his little sister.I've learned that Jasper's family is wealthy,and I loved him more, not because he was wealthy, but because he doesn't boast. He remained simple and modest.
On our way back, I gave him a kiss on the cheek as a thank you, and I felt my cheeks got hot after that.
I was so tired that I instantly fell asleep,and woke up to Jaspers sweet voice,humming an unfamiliar song.I sat straight and listened, but he stopped.
"What was that song?"He smiled shyly at me and blushed.
Jasper went rummaging through his bag, and he handed me a crumpled piece of paper. I unfolded it and started reading. Jasper cupped my chin and met my gaze. "I wrote it when you were avoideing me. That's exactly how I feel-perhaps even worse. I've missed you so much, I can't even explain." Loneliness flooded his eyes, and I looked down at the floor. I couldn't contain anymore.
I finished reading the verses of the song, I was so touched that I wasn't able to stop my tears in the end. I didn't know that Jasper felt so strongly for me, like I did for him. He held my hand the whole time, we didn't speak, but our hearts do. That moment, I know that Jasper is the one. I'd do anything in my power to never let him go.
We arrived late in the dorm. Carlisle and Esme are talking in the lobby, with Rosalie and Emmett. Rose looked sick. I sat beside her, rubbing her back gently. Emmett looked worried.
"What's wrong?"Jasper asked, looking from Emmett to Rosalie, then back to Emmett again.
"Rose might be sick. I'm taking her to the a gynecologist, I guess." Esme trailed nervously.
Rosalie and Emmett looked surprised. They stared at each other, their mouths hanging open, but no words came.
"What do you mean?"I turned to Esme. "Is she pregnant? Rose? Did you do it?!" I almost screamed at her. Rosalie started shaking, crying. She covered her face with her hands, shaking her head.
"But Esme, Carlisle, that couldn't be possible!We didn't..I mean..That's just not possible!"Emmett sounded uncomfortable. I guess he doesn't want to talk about what he and Rose do personally.
"Esme, I didn't. We didn't do anything for me to be pregnant. We know our limitations.." Rosalie defended weakly. Jasper helped her up and she climbed to Carlisle's car to have her check up. I silently prayed that Rosalie will be okay.
Jasper and I parted ways as we went to our respective rooms. I was about to turn the knob when I heard Bella talking to someone. Who could be in our room?
"His relationship with her is getting worse. I know.. It breaks him apart. I can't be happy, knowing that something's hurting him.. Please Dr. Heart…"It dawned on me that Bella was talking on the phone,and hell, yeah, she's consulting Dr. Heart! So that's why she doesn't open up to me anymore. Sigh.
I opened the door and Bella jumped out in surprise. She covered her lips with her hand, hey eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. I laughed at the sight.
"Hey Bells. So.. Is Dr. Heart a better advisor than I am?"I wiggled my eyebrow, grinning at her. Bella blushed at kept her head down.
"I'm sorry Alice. These past few weeks had been hard on you. I didn't want to add to your burden."She looked at me apologetically, and I sat down beside her, combing her hair.
"It's okay Bella, I understand. Just know that I'm just always here for you, I'm never busy or anything when it comes to my bestfriend!"I exclaimed. Bella thanked me and we dozed off to sleep.
The next morning, I walked to school with Jasper, dragging Bella behind me. She was complaining the whole time, saying how she never wanted to be the third wheel. I stopped, turned around, and gripped her shoulders."You were never the third wheel."I assured her. "Right Jazzy?"I turned to Jasper, he smiled and nodded.
"You are our friend Bella,so don't go separating yourself from us." Bella smiled at him shyly. I'm really glad that my best friend and my future boyfriend are getting along.
As Bella entered her classroom, Jasper pulled me to a concrete bench behind the classrooms. It was shaded by a tree. I asked him what we were doing there, he said he just wanted to talk.
We sat next to each other, and a playful grin spread across his face.
"Guess what I've heard last night."He commanded,leaving a hint of suspense. Ugh, I hate it when he does that.
"Come on Jazzy, just tell me!"I nudged him. He knows I can't stand being suspensed.
He laughed at me and said "well, it's Edward. He was talking on the phone, and I heard him. He's talking to Dr. Heart." Jasper couldn't contain himself anymore. He bursted out laughing, and I had to slap him playfully for him to stop. I was immersed in deep thought. If Bella was the caller last night…
"Oh my , what did he say?"I gasped as I waited for his answer. He started rearranging his thoughts, I guess that's what he did, then looked at me.
"He said if this girl Sunshine..You see, Sunshine was the caller, and Edward was saying if Sunshine really loves this guy who's committed, she might as well try and tell him about how she feels..He said she's not ruining the relationship, she'd just do it to make herself feel better, like a closure or something."
I felt myself almost hyperventilating at his words. Bella was talking about Edward, and Edward was advising her without both of them knowing. Oh my God. I mean, Bella has to know this! But it might ruin everything. I sat there, dumbfounded. I blinked when Jasper snapped his fingers in front of my face.
"Alice? Are you here?"Jasper teased. I nodded and told him what bothered me. Jasper listened carefully, and said that we should keep this a secret, at least while Edward's still with Jessica. We then went to our classes, mumbling "bye" as we entered the opposite doors.
That night, I went to Rosalie's room to check on her. I was surprised to find the room empty. I was on my way out when Jessica talked to me on the hallway.
"Hey Alice. Rose had gone home, if you were looking for her." She smiled sweetly at me. I smiled back.
"Do you know how she is?"I asked. I was really worried for my friend. Esme told me that she'd been vomiting and feeling dizzy and weak, signs of pregnancy, but I know Rose isn't that kind of girl.
"She went home without a word. Her aunt fetched her earlier when you guys were in school. I don't know her condition, but she looked sicker today.."She frowned. Jessica hated not knowing what's going on. I thanked her as I made my way to our room.
Bella and I listened together to Dr. Heart, she was on a two way conversation with a caller, giving her an advice. That was Edward. He was asking her to just go and tell the guy that she loves him, but Bella said it's not that easy. It turned into a heated conversation, both parties were now angry.
"You should just go and tell him, that's what I was saying! Why'd you call here and ask for help if you wouldn't even plan to listen?" Rain, or Edward, said.
Bella's fury grew bigger as she stated her case.
"It's so easy for you to say that cause you're not in my situation! He has a girlfriend! He's important, and I am just a nobody! I don't want to be a laughingstock!"
Edward sighed at the other end of the line. "Well then,you just have to sit there and watch him slip away, Miss." We heard the phone beep as he ended the call. Bella threw her cellphone against the wall. I comforted her, saying it will all work out fine, even though I'm not really sure about that myself.
The week passed by quickly, we heard no news about Rosalie, Emmett was worried sick about her but she didn't call, and Esme and Carlisle wouldn't give us information. Finally, as Saturday came, Rosalie's aunt came to the dormitory, asking us to pack some clothes that we can use for a week. We obliged and hurriedly packed,then crammed ourselves in the car. Jessica and Edward sat at the back seat of the van, while Bella made herself comfortable on the first row. Jasper and I took the middle seat, and Aunt Kelly sat in the passenger seat. Bella was closing the car door when Maria came running to Aunt Kelly. "May I join you?" She asked. "It's semestral break and I don't have anything to do here, and Rosalie's also my friend."It was not a lie. Maria was still accepted in our circle despite what she did to me and Jasper.
Bella opened the door and Maria took the seat beside Jessica at the back. We were driving south to the beach. Aunt Kelly asked the driver to stop at the convenience store to buy some food. The driver pulled in front of the store and we made our way in, excited that we're seeing Rosalie again.
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