Chapter Eleven
After Jasper had finally clamed down, we sat and talked about mindless material. I think he needed to distract himself for a mooment and I couldn't complain. There was a lot od depth to the Jasper Whitlock that I never got to know.
When I used to see him before he was always so tense and now, he seems so carefree and happier. I don't know if it was my remarkable discovery on his past, but seemed lighter as if a burden has been removed from his shoulders. I like this side of him.
He was telling me about a book he was reading; another one on the civil war and I have to say it was amazing to sit here and talk like this with him. This simple midless banter was what I liked in conversations; these simple moments.
When Edward and I were together I was to stay as far away from Jasper as I could possibly get. He had the least amount of control in the family and I was a walking buffet line; ready for the taking.
I guess my birthday was what everyone was afraid of. Someone was bound to snap eventually, thought I could never palce the blame on something he had such little control over.
Jasper assured me his self control has gotten a lot better since then. He hunts more frequently and has tested his limits. Though, he made sure to let me know that I shouldn't bleed anytime soon. I don't know if he was joking or not.
I know that just like his family, he wants to know about my children. He hasn't mentioned it yet, probably not wanting another breakdown but… it is inevitable. I don't know how to break it to him that these children are indeed his blood relatives.
"I'm sorry, I reacted like that." He tells me for the millionth time.
"Don't worry about it. I just want you to feel better, Jasper."
"Yes." He smiles. "I appreciate what you did for me. Everything, you have done for me."
"Don't worry. I'm glad."
"You're so selfless, Bella. It astounds me."
"So I have been told." I smile.
"I still can't believe all of this. I thought these pictures were lost throughout the years. I didn't think anything would have ever survived this long."
"You did." I point out.
"Ah yes, but you're forgetting that I'm also very much dead."
I try not to laugh and smack his arm playfully, "Oh you know what I mean."
"So, my mother's old rocking chair was there?" he asks getting serious again.
"Yes, it was very beautiful."
"She used to rock me to sleep when I was little. That was one of my memories that came with my immortality. It was nice I got to keep such a vivid one. Her telling me stories while I fell asleep on her lap."
I smile remembering how I pictured a woman rocking her children. I was right.
"It sounds lovely, Jasper." I pick up one of the pictures and smile at the one of him and his brother posing and emotionless."
"I guess your family went missing or something. I looked it up in the Houston records. I became a bit obsessed for a minute" I admit embarrassed. "You're brother ended up taking off and leaving shortly after. He married and had children. He was the only one left and sustained the 'Whitlock' blood line."
"Ah, yes… speaking of my kin. Care to explain your children?"
The moment I was dreading and waiting for.
"I read that there were two Whitlock children who had just recently lost their parents. I assumed they would have been up for adoption since they were your remaining kin. I mean I assumed they were yours. How many Whitlock's and in Texas are there? I was so excited and shocked at the same time. I was thinking, I can't escape the Cullen's. Then I tried shooing thoughts of you and everyone away but it didn't work.
I ended up coming across Houston Adoption Center and I signed up as a volunteer. I saw two beautiful children who looked just like you and I just knew they were them but I didn't know for sure. Later on, I found out that there last name was indeed Whitlock and I just couldn't let them go. I fell in love with those children from the very start. It just took me a minute to realize it.
I think I always knew that I would adopt them. They needed saving and a good home with someone to love them. They didn't deserve to be there and I felt like we could have a part of you. I knew a piece of their life that they didn't know.
I thought about what would happen if I ever saw you and what you would say if you ever found out. I want you to be a part of their life. They need you just as much as they need me."
"That was beautiful."
I turn around to see everyone standing in the doorway. I instantly blush and prepare myself as Sadie jumps into my arms. I kiss her hair softly and smile.
"That was a wonderful story, mommy. I love you."
"I love you, too Sadie."
Thank you so much! I am so glad you guys like this story! You don't know how much it means to me.
I know it's kind of a short Chapter. Sorry.
Yes, I do plan on making a romance blossom between Jasper and Bella. I always thought they would make a better couple :) Don't get me wrong, I love Edward, too.
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