My After Life
Original Author : Ms. Stephanie Gonzalez
Adopted, Rewritten & Continued by : Lost Betwixt Worlds
Disclaimer : Ms. Gonzalez and I do not now, nor will we ever own or hold the rights to Twilight in any way, shape or form ( that doesn't mean we have to stay out of the proverbial sandbox though).
Chapter 10 : Complications
BPOV
After pushing Jasper into the bedroom wall, I beat a hasty retreat and locked myself in the bathroom. Clicking the lock in place it dawned on me that if he really wanted to get in, a locked door would not be a deterrent. Nuisance yes, deterrent not so much.
'Real bright Bella.' I thought to myself.
As the spray from the shower rained down on me I thought about what had transpired in the bedroom. Edward had never done to me, let alone attempted to try, any of the things that Jasper and I had done.
Jasper dominated me in a way that Edward never could. Where Edward was gentle and reserved with his lovemaking, Jasper was forceful but not to a point where I felt I was in any danger.
Just thinking about it made my nerves flare with desire. I shook my head as I attempted to rid myself of the feelings that should have never been brought to lite.
Edward was my husband and Jasper was married to Alice.
'How the hell do you get out of this one Bella ?'
Turning off the shower, I dried off and slipped on the Lilac sundress I had carried in with me. Brushing my hair out, I caught a glimpse of the crescent mark left behind when Jasper had bitten me. How in the sam hill was I going to explain that mark to Edward.
For the life of me I couldn't understand why Jasper would even do such a thing.
Knowing that I could not hide out in the bathroom forever, I finished up and headed back to the bedroom. Jazz and I needed to seriously talk.
Standing in the doorway of the bedroom I took note of how handsome Jasper looked standing there in just a pair of snug, ass hugging jeans.
'Stop it Bella. You need to get yourself under control . Jazz is going to know that you are not having sisterly feelings and you are going to end up right back in the sheets.'
" Jasper ?" I said softly
" Yes Bella." drawled Jasper in his thick southern way as he looked me up and down .
With just his look alone I felt as though I would cum again.
Jasper stalked towards me and I felt a light blanket of lust and desire.
When he reached me, I felt his hand softly skim the length of my arm and I closed my eyes and shuddered slightly at how erotic it felt.
'Focus Bella, focus.'
" Jazz we need to talk."
I felt him skim his nose along my neck and then lightly lick where he had marked me.
" Then talk darlin." he whispered
Bringing my hands up to his chest in an attempt to put a little space between us, Jasper snagged both my wrists in one hand firmly stopping my movement.
" Perhaps we could talk downstairs where there are fewer 'distractions' ?" I said with a quick glance at the bed we had so recently romped in.
Releasing my hands, Jasper motioned towards the stairs.
" After you sugar."
Had I still been human, I most certainly would be twenty shades of red and my heart would have ceased beating. I had to get out of this room before we ended up back in bed.
Just as I reached the bottom step my phone rang and glancing at the caller id told me that it was Edward.
'Shit I forgot to call him after we arrived.'
A wave of unease raced through my body followed by a wave of calm and courage.
" Hello Edward." I said in what I hoped was a steady voice.
Jasper's phone rang not a second later and motioning with his phone that he was going into the next room I heard him answer " Talk to me Alice."
" Bella I haven't heard from you, are you all right love ?" asked Edward in a concerned voice.
I was instantly consumed with guilt.
" Sorry Edward I got a little distracted." I said softly
'Distracted by a well endowed blonde haired Confederate Major.'
Edward chuckled " Having fun with Jasper love ?" he asked
" You could say that, he took me hunting." I said with a silent prayer that he would believe me.
When I was human I couldn't lie to save my ass and becoming a vampire had not really helped me out in that department. Thankfully Edward still could not read my mind and I was able to temporarily shield others from my husbands ability.
'Did I mention how screwed I was ?'
" So other than to check and make sure we arrived safely, is there another reason why you called ?" I asked
Edward hesitated a moment before answering and I briefly wondered what had transpired.
" I just wanted to let you know that Jacob and Nessie would be there sometime tomorrow evening. " he stated
" Ummm ok, I'll get their rooms ready." I said as calmly as I could manage.
" What about you and the others ? Are you coming as well ?" I asked while frantically praying 'Please say no, I really can't deal with you finding out what Jasper and I have done at the moment.'
" I'm sorry love but I just can't get away at the moment." he said
'Thank God.'
Meanwhile.....Jasper's call
" So are you and Bella having fun ?" asked Alice in a tone that stated she already knew we had been having 'fun'.
" Alice you need to....." I started to say but was cut off.
" Oh take a pill Jazz, Edward is no where near me at the moment so we're safe."
" That's bull Alice and you know it." I stated in a hard voice
" We won't be safe until I have completely replaced Edward's venom and cemented myself as Bella's mate."
I could hear Bella speaking with Edward and chuckled softly when she said that she had gotten distracted. Whether Bella realized it or not she was emitting a healthy amount of lust and I briefly saw red thinking it was directed at her deceitful husband. While her lust/desire level evened out to a light layer, I realized that she was not emitting the emotions towards Edward.
Each time my so called brother mentioned my name Bella's lust and desire would spike only to be quickly followed by a wave of guilt.
'Now we are getting some place, guess getting her away from Edward won't be as hard as I thought .'
I could feel myself getting hard and knew that another 'romp' would be in order along with another 'love mark'.
" Jasper get your mind off Bella for a moment would you, we have a slight problem." stated Alice firmly
" Define problem ." I growled knowing I wasn't going to like what I was about to hear.
" Edward is send Jake and Nessie to see you guys and they will be there early tomorrow evening." came her reply
WTF !
" Alice what fucking part of seven days ALONE with Bella while I straighten out Edwards fucking mess did you NOT understand ?" I growled into the phone ready to strangle the bitch.
" You want to bitch at someone, then bitch at Edward. He made a snap decision when Jacob called an hour ago to say he was bringing Nessie home." growled Alice
I took an unneeded breath and held it to the count of ten.
" How long are they staying ?" I asked harshly
" Until it's time for you to return."
FUCK
" You need to get your ass in gear and replace Edward's venom quick." stated Alice with tone that implied something worse was headed our way.
" What's going on Alice ?" I asked knowing I wasn't going to like the answer.
" Edward told Bella that he wouldn't be up just yet, but it's a lie. He is planning on showing up in three days time to surprise her." she stated
Double Fuck
" Your job was to keep Edward distracted and away from Bella until this was over Alice." I nearly yelled into the phone
" How fucking hard can that be you idiotic bitch."
" Screw you Whitlock." Alice screamed into the phone
" That's what you've been doing all these years darlin'." I stated in a hard voice. " Now you listen and listen good Alice, I don't care what the hell you do or say but keep Edward the hell away from here."
" How the hell am I supposed to do that ?" asked Alice
" I'm sure you can figure out something darlin, after all you are a woman." I stated letting my insinuation form in her brain.
" What are you going to do about Jake and Nessie ?" she asked
" I'll deal with that Alice." I told her " You just do what you're supposed to do and take care of Edward."
" You're an asshole Whitlock." Alice stated angrily
" While I don't deny the truth behind those words sugar, you are a lying deceitful whore and if this whole thing goes to hell, I'm taking you down with me." I hissed
" You wouldn't dare." whispered Alice with fear in her voice.
" Try me bitch." I stated before ending the connection.
I took a moment to calm myself before returning to Bella. My being angry was not going to help this situation and I needed to salvage it before it went completely to hell.
Bella would be my mate in every sense of the word before this week was over and as much as I disliked the idea of causing her anymore discomfort than was absolutely necessary it couldn't be helped.
I had originally planned to slowly replace Edward's venom throughout the week, but if Alice couldn't keep her shit together and do what she was supposed to do, then I would just have to get things done a little quicker.
Bella was still on the phone with Edward when I entered the room and I could feel how uncomfortable she was. I sent her a wave of calm and peace as I walked towards her and motioned for her to hand me the phone.
There was confusion in her eyes as to why I was making the request.
" Let me talk to Edward darlin' ." I said softly
Bella handed me the phone and made to move away but I caught her wrist and pulled her close to my body only releasing her long enough to wrap my arm around her waist more securely.
She stiffened for a second and then wrapping her arms around my waist she relaxed against my body. The fact that she did so without any manipulation of her emotions from me, helped me relax just a little more.
" Edward it's Jasper." I stated into the phone.
" Jasper put Bella back on the line please." he asked sounding like a whiny child.
" In a moment Edward." I said firmly
" I just got a call from Alice saying that you were sending Jacob and Nessie to stay with Bella while she's here." The tone of my voice let him know that I was not asking a question but rather making a statement.
" Yes, I thought it might help Bella if she could see them." he stated sounding smug.
" I don't think that is such a good idea Edward. While Jacob has his 'dog' to deter Bella from going after him, Nessie doesn't." I stated in a clipped tone.
" Bella would never hurt her daughter Jasper." he replied
" Nessie is part human and as such has a heartbeat and blood running in her veins. Are you willing to risk her life and Bella's sanity should something go wrong ?" I questioned while planting a seed of doubt in his mind.
If I was going to succeed then I needed Jake and Ness to stay away for the moment.
" The whole idea of Bella being here was to allow her to adjust. While I will be the first to admit that she has had wonderful control for a newborn, she is still just that. " I knew he was catching what I was insinuating and decided to push a little more doubt his way.
" Bella won't be out of her newborn stage for another 3 months Edward. We have already attempted to push her back into a 'normal' routine and nearly had a disaster on our hands not to mention one hell of a clean up job had she succeeded." Thus the seeds of doubt were firmly planted and began to take root quickly.
" You're right Jasper, I didn't take Nessie's humanity into account. While I know in my heart that Bella would never intentionally harm Nessie, it's safer to simply not take the risk. Bella would never forgive herself is Nessie was harmed." Edward paused as though he was attempting to compose himself.
" I'll call Jacob at once and tell him to just come home." stated Edward in a defeated tone. " Thank you Jasper for looking out for Bella and Nessie."
" That's why I was chosen to go with Bella, I have the experience of dealing with newborns and as proud as we all are with her control, she is still a newborn and the last thing we need right now is a visit from the Volturi."
With that the last seed was planted.
" I'll call Jake at once." stated Edward
Without even asking to talk to Bella, the line was disconnected.
Problem solved. For now.