A/N: Hey everyone! I'm so sorry for not updating sooner. I last updated about two months ago and I feel like a complete bitch for it lol. To tell you the truth I've been reading other stories and I've recently started watching the vampire diaries, which I love by the way. (PS don't you think Damon looks like Rob Lowe?)
Anyway, I also wanted to thank everyone who has favourite, reviewed or just read my story because it means a lot to me. I don't think I've had one bad review yet (and hopefully I won't for a really long time.) This is the first piece of fiction I have ever wrote that hasn't been for school so it's nice to know that you enjoy reading it.
Also, I hope you all had a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
So after that really long author's note that you probably skipped, here's the next instalment of Broken Hearts Heal.
Bella's POV
As soon as I closed the door behind me I heard Charlie bellow my name from the front room. Please don't burst my Jasper bubble, I pleaded in my mind.
"So, where were you?" Charlie asked bluntly. Well, he doesn't waste time getting to the point.
"I was out with Jasper. We went for this amazing picnic he set up. He didn't make any of the food but that doesn't mean he didn't try. Apparently that didn't go so well." I giggled due to the image of Jasper unsuccessfully trying to cook food.
"I see you and Jasper have been hanging out quite a bit." Charlie stated.
"And? What's your point?" I asked wondering where this had suddenly come from. He never seemed to have a problem with me hanging out with the other Cullen's.
"I just don't think it's such a good idea, spending so much time with him." Charlie said. I could see the concern in his eyes but I truly didn't understand what the hell was going on.
"What's the big deal? We're friends, just like I'm friends with the other Cullen's. I get your probably worried he might hurt me like Edward did, but trust me, he is nothing like his brother." I paced the room to stop myself from getting so worked up. Please god, if you're out there, don't let my happy Jasper bubble be burst, I prayed silently.
"That's not what has me worried Bella." Charlie stood up and walked in front of me. "I've been around when he's been over here and I see the way you look at each other. You can't do that to their family Bella."
Do what to the family? What do they have to do with anything? I thought utterly confused. Charlie must have seen it wash over my face.
"Are you doing this to get back at Edward? To make him jealous?" he asked, looking into my eyes to make sure I wasn't lying.
"God no! Where the hell is this coming from?" I demanded, unable to keep the look of disgust off my face by what my father had just said. How could he think I was the kind of girl that would do something like that? I looked at him and saw a mixture of angry and disappointment.
"Bella, I understand that your relationship with Edward is over but that doesn't mean you can go around ruining other people's relationships." His voice was raised as he spoke those words.
"I really have no fucking clue what you're talking about and I don't appreciate you yelling at me for something I clearly haven't done." I ranted back at him whilst letting his words sink in. "Wait, who's relationship are you talking about?"
"Alice and Jasper's relationship. Or have you forgotten all about that?" he said, disappointment dripping from his tone. "She came to see me at work this afternoon, sobbing her heart out about it. She said she was suspicious of the two of you and the amount of time you've been spending together. It had been driving her crazy so she checked Jasper's phone and saw all the messages you've been sending each other. Now I see she was right to be suspicious."
I couldn't believe this. She couldn't leave it alone. She couldn't leave us alone. I could feel the frustration bubbling under my skin. I was livid. Goodbye happy Jasper bubble. You've just been burst.
"That complete and utter BITCH!" I screamed causing Charlie to jump 10 feet in the air. I started pacing back and forth like a mad man. "Who the fuck does she think she is? How dare she come back into my life just to try and fuck it all up again." I mumbled to myself.
"Bella, what are you talking about?" Charlie asked stunned by my outburst.
"She's lying. Jasper isn't her boyfriend anymore. They broke up after she cheated on him with, you guessed it, Edward." I stated matter-of-factly, not once breaking my crazed stride up and down the room.
"What? Jesus Bella, you never told me it was Alice who was with Edward." He replied his tone now softer and more understand. I stopped my pacing and turned to face him, my expression now more gentle than before.
"Would it have made you feel any different if you'd have known who it was?" I questioned not really caring if I got an answer. I walked over to the worn couch and slumped into one of the seats.
"Well," Charlie started as he walked over and plonked himself down next to me. He turned his face to look at me. "I wouldn't have just spent 15 minutes yelling at my daughter for no reason. I'm sorry, Bells. I wish you had told me regardless."
"It's not your fault. That evil little pixie has always had it out for me apparently. She's jealous of the fact I get attention off her family." I told him then muttered, "Stupid bitch."
"Hey, watch your language young lady." My dad said his tone full of authority. I couldn't help but snort at his comment.
"Dad was you even listening to a word I was saying during our fight. I think I used worse words than bitch." I chuckled. "Anyway, I'm gonna go to bed, I've got school tomorrow. Goodnight."
I stood up as Charlie wished me a goodnight and unmated the TV. I rushed up the stairs as I remembered Jasper said he would stay tonight. I got to my room and changed into my cream and block polka dot shorts and a black long sleeved top. As I climbed under the covers, I started to get nervous. I invited Jasper to stay with me. He's going to see me in my short pyjamas. I could feel myself begin to panic.
Maybe I should go change into something more appropriate. More appropriate for what? They are for you to sleep in so they are appropriate for your current activity. I thought to myself. It's not like your wearing some slutty baby doll nighty and trying to seduce him. Although, that doesn't sound too bad.
I could feel my eyelids getting heavier but I was determined to stay awake and see Jasper. I picked up my copy of Wuthering Heights and started reading for a while. I started to get restless; my thoughts on Jasper distracted me from reading my book. Where was he? I glanced at the clock that sat on my bedside table and saw that it was passed midnight.
Well, if he hasn't bothered to show up now, he can forget coming in at all. With that thought I walk over to my window, slammed it shut and turned the latch. I angrily huffed back over to my bad and flopped down.
Jasper's POV
I hurried drove the car back to my house, eager to get back to Bella. Everything was going so well between us and I knew nothing could change that. I felt so carefree when I was with her, like no matter what I did she wouldn't judge me. It felt refreshing to have that feeling. I realized none of my previous relationships were ever like that. It amazed me that this beautiful human could bring these emotions out of me without it feeling forced.
The smile was soon wiped off my face the moment I smelt her. She was here. The bane of my existence was back in town. Lucky me. I pulled up in the driveway and slammed the door extra hard as I got out of the car.
That's gonna be a bitch to fix.
I walked into the house and as to be expected everyone was in the living room, waiting for me. Everyone's eyes were trained on me, anticipating my next move. I could feel everyone's surprise when I half heartedly threw my keys on the coffee table and sighed.
"What do you want Alice?" I asked unenthusiastically. In all honest, I didn't care what she wanted, I just didn't want her starting trouble for anyone again.
"I came back so we can work on our marriage. This is stupid Jasper. We shouldn't be apart like this." She walked towards me and placed her hand on my arm. "So what do you say? Will you give me another chance?"
I looked down at her in disbelieve. She had to be kidding. How could she just walk in here and pretend like nothing happened.
"You really are fucked in the head, aren't you?" She flinched at my statement but stayed rooted in front of me. "You seriously think you can come back into my life, scratch that, our lives, after two week and act like nothing happened. Act like you didn't fuck the guy I considered a brother. Act like it wasn't you mission to completely obliterate Bella's life. Act like you didn't use me as a means of doing that."
"Come on Jas. We all make mistakes." She whispered. Rosalie let out a sarcastic snort.
"Pretty big fucking mistakes if you ask me." She glared at Alice.
"Shame nobody did ask you." Alice snapped at her, losing her whole 'poor me' show.
"And here we are, left with the real you. I was wondering how long it would take for her to come out." I snickered harshly. "You know what? I'm actually glad you came back Alice."
She couldn't help the smile that appeared on her face; however I was quick to wipe it off.
"Now you're here, you can sign the divorce papers. The sooner I cut all ties with you the better." I spat.
"Jas, I'm not signing divorce papers. We have been married too long for us to just throw it all away." She pleaded. I walked over to the desk and pulled out the papers from one of the draws.
"Maybe you should have thought about that before you screwed someone else. Now sign them." I could feel myself getting angry from her refusal. I placed them on the coffee table that she was now standing in front of. She shook her head furiously, "No, Jas. I won't do it."
"Alice, sign the papers, or so help me god, I will come over there and make you sign them." I said calmly yet with a dangerous edge to my tone.
"Jasper, I think you need to calm down a bit." Carlisle said. "I understand seeing Alice upsets you but you need to relax."
"No, what I need is for that bitch to sign the divorce papers and get the hell out of my life." I said heatedly without breaking eye contact with Alice. I had had enough of the string competition and stormed over to Alice and grabbed her hand forcefully.
"Jasper, what are you doing? Please, stop, you're hurting me!" she begged as I put the pen in her hand and signed her name on the dotted line. Once it was all done, I released my grip on her and snatched the papers up before she had time to get them.
"Thanks hun. " I smiled widely at her and kissed the papers as she glared and rubbed her wrist.
"So you're really gonna throw it all away for nothing?" She questioned.
"It's not for nothing. I'm finally gonna get to live my life the way I want to. Without you controlling me. Freedom really does feel good." I chuckled. Just looking at her, I couldn't resist tormenting her some more.
"You know what I did today Alice? I went on a date. A real date with Bella. And it was the most amazing day I had ever had." I smiled at her hurt expression. I walked towards the door, papers in hand, and glanced back at Alice. "You know you're right to be jealous of Bella, because she is more remarkable than you could ever hope to be." With that I left the house hoping never to see Alice again.
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Friday at Noon by troublefollows1017
Edward Masen's life intersects with Bella's at the restaurant he dines at for lunch every Friday. He's handsome, arrogant, and is used to avoiding love. She isn't impressed by the things that usually have women falling at his feet. AH/AU.