So many surprises and so much craziness your heads will spin. There will be many Povs in this one so that you get a feel of how everyone is feeling and not just Bella. I love you guys, and I hope you're thoroughly entertained. Not really lemony, more about developing plot. Here comes Judgment Day. Stephanie Meyer owns Twilight, but I own a palace so ha.
EPov
"1 day, 6 hrs, 48 mins, 11 secs. 1 day, 6 hrs, 48 mins, 16 secs, 1 day, 6 hrs--"
"Shit! I can't take this anymore! When did you get this sprung lover boy?"
Emmett was pissed at me and even though I was the one with all the worry, he had every right to bitch at me. I'm a man dammit. A man who's been counting the hours, minutes, and seconds that have passed since he last saw a girl. A girl who probably slept with another guy last night. A guy who might choose to spend the rest of her life with him over me. Me, a rich and good looking prince. Praise friggin Allah that Alice is here to balance our moods.
"Emmett, Edward, you both need to relax," Alice chimes with way too much happiness for us sulking guys, "I'm sure things will go just fine."
"No you're not, Alice. Bella has grown a lot as a person since we've broken up."
"So have you Edward. Stop being so hard on yourself. No one knows who she'll pick. Hell, I don't even think she knows."
"I don't see why anyone would want a skanky bitch like her anyway," Emmett cuts in.
"No one asked for your two cents, Emmett," I quickly respond. It doesn't take much now to get me to defend my girl.
"I'm just saying, Ed, she scratched my back up so damned much. Every time Rose looks at it she goes 'Poor Bella'. Poor Bella? Poor fucking me!"
Alice joins me in saying, "Emmett will you please get over it!"
The asshole quickly tells us both, "NO! Not until her ass apologizes!" Folding his arms like the big baby he is.
Alice rolls her eyes and says, "She hasn't apologized because she probably doesn't even know. Em, you don't even have scabs. The red lines have almost disappeared. Grow the hell up!"
So much for calm Alice. Now she's just as anxious as the two of us. I've been racking my brain for ways to mediate the atmosphere. Classical music, story telling, weed. Nothing helps, especially that pack of green under my pillow. Ever since Bella of all people got high with that low class Jasper, or Japs, as I've heard her call him, I can't even look at the stuff.
Emmett chooses this point of all to open his mouth again, "You know what, I always knew things would end up like this. End up with you acting like the girl and Bella wearing the pants in this relationship."
"Em this really isn't the time."
"No, no, hear me out Ed. You've been given the thing that most married men dream of, a second chance. A motherfucking second chance to get away from Bitchy-ella."
No matter how much I started hating Bella, I never liked it when he used that name. Those words sent my worries into the air and my fist into his face. Before I could start pounding into him, Alice intervened. Her sweet soul sorting our mess.
"Edward please, I'm begging you! Let go of Emmett! He didn't mean anything by it, honest! He's just frustrated about his own Rosalie problems."
That last sentence gave me reason to give poor ol' Em a break. If he thinks my gem is a bitch, then Rose must be the fucking Anti-Christ.
"I'm sorry Emmett. I guess I've been way too caught up in my own life."
"I know Ed, and it's okay. It's just that when I look at you couples. You and Bells. Japs and--"
"Don't call him that!"
"Can't help it, it's catchy. Anyway, Carlisle and Esme. My own parents wherever they are hanging out in this world. I don't really see any reason to get married. Why the hassle? Why trouble myself like that, ya know?"
I'm lost with advice unsure of the answer to his question for my own love life. Good thing Alice has this one covered.
"Because Emmett, they love each other. Bella loves two men, but she loves them nonetheless. Carlisle and Esme have problems, but it's nothing a little communication wouldn't help. It's worth the hassle. You'll see...Rosalie will be the answer."
I've been working on becoming a better person, but I still need a bit of help. Even though my life has been the main topic of discussion lately, I could really use some more 'Edward' talk so I turn the conversation back to me.
"You guys, what am I gonna do? This sucks. Life sucks. She announcing her decision downstairs in an hour. This can either be the best day of my life or the worst."
Alice eyes light up and immediately Emmett and I are intently looking into the emeralds gazing in total confusion.
"Boys, I have a plan."
"What!" we yell in unison.
"Emmett needs some 'him and Rose' time before they end up like you and Bella. Right."
"Right!"
"And I'm sure you two want to know how the other two parties in this triangle feel today. Agree."
"Agree."
Now we're both close to falling off of the bed as we move closer to her pixie body and she moves closer to the door.
"Well then. I'm off to see the wizard. The wonderful wizard of Volterra."
"Oh no you don't."
She smiles at us and with a wink and a nod Alice dashed to the door. I run to block her knowing she can't fight me off.
"Edward let me go now. I've already been here too long."
"No, not until you tell me your plan."
"Plan's simple. I'm going to Jasper then going to Bella. I'll sit around and talk to each. Bella and I have gotten pretty close--"
"Pretty close?" Emmett winks.
"Not like that ha ha, but we talk a lot at night. I'm sure she'll tell me something before she catches on to what I'm doing. And I'll pretend to be really interested in something else with Japs--"
"Jasper! For the love of all that's holy, he is not our friend. He is our enemy. Enemies don't get nicknames!"
"Whatever Edward," Alice says with the irritation from earlier reappearing, "but the point is I'll find out info, and report back here. If I don't get back on time, at least things will be starting."
"Sounds good to me," Emmett says with a big smile, "but what does that have to do with my Rosalie?"
"Rosalie is probably with Jasper and Cidney. When I talk to Japs (cough) excuse me, Jasper, then I'll tell her what I'm doing and let her come in here with you too."
"Sounds good," I say convinced that this is a good plan.
Alice leaves and with her go all my hopes and aspirations of Bella actually choosing me. My outfit has her favorite color. Navy slacks, white shirt, blue tie. Nothing special. It's not like it's the outfit that will matter. Having the first date suddenly feels like a mistake. I hope I still left a lasting impression.
EmPov
Well it's about time people in this room stopped complaining and started doing something about their problems. In fact the time is half passed almost too late. I hate to be such a pessimist, I hardly ever am, but there really is no real chance of knowing how that girl will choose between Ed and Japs. Japs kinda has a nice ring to it.
"No sense in sitting around here moping any longer, Ed."
"You're right Em. By the way I've been meaning to ask you something."
"Shoot."
"Well, is it okay with you that Rosalie and I have, um, well Rose and I, you know."
"No, what."
"You know," Ed says with a fake smile and a light punch on my arm.
"No I don't know," I say fake smiling back.
"Okay I'll just say it with my eyes closed."
Then Ed clears his throat and starts singing, "I fucked your girl, and I like it. The taste of myself inviting. I fucked your girl back in my days, hope her boyfriend don't mind it," he finishes opening one eye peeking at me sideways sheepishly.
Suddenly I'm overcome with way too many emotions. I don't want to hate my friend. I'm not sure I'm okay with it, but I don't want to admit that.
"Ed...did you really just use the melody of a Katy Perry song to tell me you slept with my girlfriend?"
"Multiple times."
"Multiple times?"
"Ending in multiple orgasms."
"Okay, alright, can't take this right now."
"Emmett Kellan Smith, are you mad at me?" Edward says with the hugest smile known to man on his face.
"No. I'm not sure. Maybe."
Crap now I'm acting like a lady, too. His hair is unkempt due to his tossing and turning and I'm looking at different parts of him in an attempt to keep my attention away from his curious face.
"Emmett, dude whatever happened to 'pussy is pussy'? You say that more than any man I know."
Rose happened.
"Ha-ha, you're right man. That is my quote. Don't wear it out."
"Good. Happy we're cool and you're taking this well. I thought you would."
"Man all that matters is that I'm better in bed and we both know it. Maybe I should sleep with Bella and even the score."
"Long live the Em-man."
I smile at those words and settle back in the couch knowing nothing matters since Edward's all crazy about Bella anyway. That is until I hear Edward quietly singing.
"I fucked your girl and she liked it," he emphasizes the word she looking back in my direction. That bastard.
APov
Who first? Bella or Japs. Japs or Bella. Maybe Japs. I'm sure Emmett and Edward need Rosalie right now. They might be ripping each other heads off again already. So how will I do this? Knock on the door I guess. The big brass door of his room with all the voices coming out of it.
"Hi people," I say peeking through the door.
Bella's such a lucky bastard. Jasper looks so hot lying on the bed with his shirt off and his hands running through his hair. Ragged light blue jeans and his chiseled muscles make my cum face show.
"Hi Alice," Jasper, Rosalie, and Cidney say together with inviting looks on their face.
They go on talking about Jasper's night with Bella last night. Rose is referring to it as the clean version.
"The uncut extended version is too dirty for you ladies ears," Jasper says making Rose and I blush a bit. Cidney looks unchanged and rather frustrated. I wonder why?
I can always count on Rose to dish, "You didn't miss much, Al. Jasper's afraid that Bella might still choose Edward. He set up his place deep in the woods to look like an underwater paradise on their date. One of Bella's fantasies as we both know. Such a romantic."
"Or just a really good at getting girls panties to drop," Cidney adds.
She smirks at Jasper and he bows his head feeling all powerful. Men.
"He also told her about his past," Cidney interrupts our thoughts angry at him for some unknown reason.
"I'm confused. What's wrong with that, Cidney?"
Jasper answers with a troubled look in his eyes, "Because I'm rich. And Bella likes rich. Cidney says my charm was in my difference from Edward, and that by telling her I'm rich, I brought myself up to his level."
"Rather down to his level," Cidney says obviously frustrated with Jasper.
"Really you guys, that's not a real problem. We all know Bella. You all know her before the divorce. She doesn't give a damn about material stuff like everyone says she used to," I mention hoping to strengthen Jasper's case.
He's staring deep into my eyes now with a bit of shock and some satisfaction.
"Well it's about time someone said that Alice, thanks," Jasper smiles and my heart stops beating. His smiles make me feel immortal.
"What are you talking about? I've been saying that all morning!" Rosalie intrudes on our moment and I sulk away defeated.
"Rosalie, I forgot to tell you that Emmett wanted to talk to you."
"Really, okay then. See you guys downstairs."
She plants a quick kiss on Jaspers forehead as he smiles up at her. She chances a glance over to Cidney and points at her with a sharp look. The point is lethal and we all feel it. Including Cidney who suddenly feels the need to get dressed before she goes downstairs and listens to Bella choose her man. Jasper was right, this sounds like such a game show.
I turn to leave with everyone else.
"Wait," Jasper says when I turn.
Along with feeling immortal I seem to have lost control of my motor skills. Slowly I turn around curious to see what he wants.
JPov
I couldn't let Alice leave yet. I'm just not ready to be alone right now. My head feels detached from my body and I can't let another comforting soul escape through those doors.
"What's up, Jasper?"
"Well, I could really use some advice on what to wear tonight. Bella tells me you're really fashion forward, and I'm sorta fashion backward."
Whew, that was close. She almost left me, too.
"She's very right about that. I'll have an outfit ready for you in know time."
Time to start prying information from her. I feel kinda bad, but Cidney's right. I need to be prepared for the outcome of tonight. 30 minutes left.
"So did you have a color in mind."
"Yes, blue or red. Or green. No blue."
We both laugh at my indecisiveness.
"Blue it is," Alice says with a warm inviting smile.
"Thanks for helping me. I'd be lost without you."
We both walk in the closet. I'm starting to sweat a lot now. So I probably should shower. Alice picks me out these dark navy jeans that I forgot I had. A gift from mom. The shirt choice is tricky she says but in the end she picks me out a light blue shirt with starched collars. Black suspenders hanging off the jeans. Navy dress shoes to finish it up. Oddly enough I feel comfortable, not overly dressed up like I usually do. Thanks to Al. Once she's done laying the clothes out for me she turns to me.
"Jasper. You're a really nice guy and I know you're nervous, but I have to go now. Roll up the sleeves unkempt-like. The look suits you. Breathe, shower, then meet us downstairs okay. Today's not life or death, just a new beginning."
Easy for a non-involved party to say, but I can't blame a girl for trying to cheer me up.
"Thanks Al."
I close the door behind her and step into the shower. Once I'm done I dress. All systems a go, except for one small problem...my door won't open.
EsmePov
He's a nice boy and I really mean that. He's just like a son to me. But he's not my son. And I had to do it. I had to lock him in there. I'm not evil, just looking after my family. Despite our past problems, I want Bella to be a part of my family and if this is the only way to do it, then so be it.
CarlislePov
"I'm so happy we had this talk Bella. By the way you look absolutely stunning."
"Thanks Carlisle," Bella replies.
I'm lying my ass off. Esme left to get dressed but there's no telling what she's really doing. I'm afraid she's going to do something crazy so I'm heading to the main room of the castle where Bella will choose her man. This is so entertaining for me. Really, who needs a tv when I have a kingdom. I feel bad for her, but as king it's my duty to keep order in the kingdom and as a father, it's my duty to keep order in my family.
"I'm going to leave now. You have 10 minutes, but take all the time you need. Preferably no longer than 15 mins okay."
"Okay."
I'm lying my ass off because Bella's eyes have dark zombie circles underneath them. She probably hasn't had a good nights sleep in a while. I don't want to think about what or who has taken her energy. I really just want this to be over already dammit. I have other shit to do. Excuse my language mind.
You're excused.
BPov
I look like shit. No seriously, for once I can admit it. My hair looks nice, my dress is amazing, but it's the surface that makes me want to puke all over the room. My dark eyes, the hole in my chest that is making it hard to breathe, the knowledge of what this decision will mean for my future. My dress is pretty. I'm wearing a short sapphire blue dress, with black roses along the bottom hems. The dress is strapless so I'm happy it's a perfect fit.
I hear a voice coming from the door, "Bella. It's me, Alice. Time to come downstairs."
"Okay."
I open the door and her eyes light up at her sewing masterpiece perfectly laced around my body.
"Bella, you look gorgeous."
"Thank you. I owe it to you."
"I only made the dress, I didn't fill it gurl."
I laugh light-heartedly, but still I have no clue who I'm going to choose and I only have about 5 or 10 minutes before I have to say something. Alice notices my distress and shakes her head solemnly.
"Bella, you can't keep stressing yourself like this. It's time to go so follow me downstairs okay."
"I will, I will."
On the way down I hear muffled sounds of help from somewhere.
"Wait Alice, I think I hear something."
"You poor thing, starting to hear voices."
"Yeah, I am. Oh shit I'm going crazy Alice!"
I break down and fall in the middle of the hall unable to pretend like I'm fine anymore.
"Alice, I can't do this shit. It's ridiculous."
"Hey now Bella, I hear voices too and I'm not crazy."
"But maybe you are. Maybe hanging around this circus I call home is making you crazy too! Run while you still can, Alice! Run!"
"Melodramatic much, Bella."
With a smug look Alice slowly walks backwards to the door on the left and lightly knocks.
"Hello."
"Hey Alice! This is Jasper! Someone locked the door on me."
My blood started boiling with rage.
"This is really the last straw. Someone has actually resorted to locking Jasper in his room. It's a good thing I have one of the palace master keys."
I open the door and the balance between him and Edward no longer exists. Jasper's wearing my favorite color with a grin as he sums up my outfit. Without exchanging a word in between us he walks to me and loops his arm in mines. After he puts on his copyrighted panties drop smile, I finally feel peace after all this time.
I can hear Alice calling us from behind, "Wait up guys! You probably shouldn't walk in together like that! Oh poo. Carlisle's gonna be pissed the fuck off."
We walk into the main room and the first person I look at is Edward. He's also wearing my color and I go to him and we loop arms also. Edward looks down at me with his trademark grin causing my body to melt. He understands the moment and neither of us can put it in words. A silent protest of how impossible it is to leave either one of them.
The entire rooms is filled with hushed whispers. Everyone looks really confused. I'm kinda confused, but I'm also sure that I don't want to make a decision today.
Carlisle seems angered at my closeness to both guys as we take a seat somewhere, me nuzzled in between them in the warmest embrace ever.
"BELLA," Carlisle yelled, "WHAT IS THE MEANING TO ALL OF THIS? I said to choose one guy and you have to choose! Today!"
"I have chosen," I say smug getting back in touch with my feelings, "and I choose to take more time with them. I love them both. That's all there is to it. I don't want to choose today."
The guys must understand how I feel because they are both looking down at me with warmth and understanding. I just noticed Tanya is there with Lauren and Jessica. Lauren's pregnant and in need of a seat after hearing all the excitement. Their mouths have dropped, but the real horror is in Carlisle's face.
"When King Carlisle gives a verdict of how things will go, he does not have some bratty bitch tell him otherwise!" he yells, eyes whiter than I've ever seen them.
Carlisle rushed across the room and grabbed me by the arm causing both Edward and Jasper to tense up and protect me.
"Step away boys, this is royal business now. There are punishments for disobeying royal orders," Esme adds walking closely behind Carlisle, but no ones stepping down.
"We had an agreement!" Carlisle screams at the top of his lungs still squeezing on my arm.
Before anyone can retaliate I hear a voice scream, "Let go of our daughter!"
I open my eyes wide in astonishment to see my real parents, Charlie and Renee to the rescue along with another couple that I've never met. I can't be angry because they've saved me from Carlisle and Esme's wrath, but where the hell do they get off barging in here like they own the place. They haven't been around for 12 fucking years!
"And leave my Jasper alone," the other lady says.
My eyes widen even more when I see the way Jasper looks at the tall stacked woman with long and dark curly hair and the creole guy to her left with shining white teeth.
"Mom and pop?" he says utterly confused.
"No one is gonna hurt my boy," the creole guy cried out.
Seems like the shit has hit the fan, and the face off begins.
What kind of punishment is Bella facing? Where have Charlie and Renee been? Who's the father of Lauren's kid? Why are Jasper's parents visiting? Like I said, this chapter was a lot about plot. Some lemony goodness will be coming your way soon, no doubt. Chapter 12 is looking pretty interesting...