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Bella's POV
I was so close to telling him my decision and the damn phone has to ring. He ran to get it and I took the time to calm myself. I knew that he said he would support my decision , but I was still afraid that I was doing something wrong. I mean , I do have some betrayal issues. Jasper returned he had a hard look on his face. I was instantly curious as to who had called. I had an idea. There was only one person that could piss him off that much , that fast. Edward.
"So who was that?" I asked , really already knowing.
"Edward. He started to apologize , but I hung up on him." he said in a tense voice. Did Edward honestly think we would forgive him?
"Oh." I said lamely.
"Yeah. So you were about to tell me something important." Jasper said , getting my mind back on my decision.
"Yes. I have decided to stay here. I have to go back to get my stuff from my apartment and settle things at work. My boss has agreed that I can send my work to her from here." I finished. I was holding my breath , waiting for the reaction I feared. He was silent and I started to worry. The next thing I knew he had launched himself at me. I was enveloped in his arms and he was kissing me like it was our last second on earth. Finally , out of breath he pulled away.
"God I love you." he said. I was so relieved.
"I take it that you like my decision?" I asked.
"Hell yes! Now I get to keep you forever." he said enthusiastically. We talked for a few hours longer about all the things I needed to do. He wanted to come with me. He claimed that he missed the sun so much that he didn't want to pass up an opportunity to visit the sunniest state in the west. I was sure that other states had more sun , but I wasn't about to argue. I would have him with me.
We crawled into bed shortly after midnight. My dreams were filled with fantasies of my life back in Forks. Everything seemed to be falling into place. I was in love with the most wonderful man. I was moving back to the only place that had ever felt like home. I was allowed to work at the job I loved. I had regained the friendships that I had lost. Although , Alice had a lot to make up for before we were back to the way we used to be. The only loose end was Edward. I had no clue how that was going to end , but for some reason I felt that there was trouble on the horizon. Whether it was Edward made remained to be seen. Either way , something was telling me that life was about to get rocky.
Jasper's POV
We had made the trip to Phoenix. Bella had settled all the loose ends that remained and was now a resident of Forks once again. The trip had been amazing. We had taken care of everything and had a day to enjoy the sun. Everything was falling into place in my life. It was about damn time. We had been in a state of bliss since the trip. I never wanted it to end , but in the back of my mind I felt like something was coming.
Edward had remained a ghost since the phone call. No one had seen him since he went to apologize to Alice. Bella and Alice were making slow progress on rebuilding their relationship. I was personally on Bella's side. Alice had a lot to make up for. Rose and Emmett spent a lot of time with us. It was strange how different Rose had become since her confession to Bella. I knew that they had talked , but neither was willing to divulge the topics covered. They seemed to have completely shed the persona that they held years ago. Rose was like a different person when it came to Bella. Bella seemed to have forgotten the way Rose was. I thought it was great that the two of them had moved past petty issues and had become true friends.
Emmett and I were left to ourselves most of the time. We fell into the roles that we had once held carelessly. Everything was perfect. I had the conversation that I had with Em and Rose running through my head a lot. Well , honestly it was the part where Emmett had asked if I was going to ask Bella to marry me. It had been on my mind since that day. I wanted to ask her to be my wife , but I wasn't sure it was the right time. With everything that had happened since her return , I was afraid that I would send her screaming for the hills. I had only confided in Rose. Emmett could never keep a secret.
Rose had helped me pick out a ring. It was a simple single carat diamond. Perfect for Bella. She had never liked over-priced flashy things. I had decided to wait awhile until Rose had told me that she had talked to Bella about marriage. At first I had been angry. I thought that she had told her of my plans. Then she explained that she had covertly mentioned marriage and me to see how Bella would take the idea. The answer had stunned me at first.
Apparently , Bella was eager for me to ask her. She was also afraid that I never would. Which spurred me to move up my plans. I had enlisted Rose's help in the planning. It was a two person job. Bella hated attention so I needed a unique game plan. Emmett had been assigned to keep Bella occupied until I was ready to pick her up tonight. It would be the perfect night. The night all my dreams came true. We were going out for an elegant dinner and then for a walk on the beach where I would ask the most important woman in my life the most important question in the world. Everything was set and this was to be the best night of my life. Nothing could ruin it.
Edward's POV
The harder I tried to change myself , the worse I became. I had dropped off the map. Staying holed up in my house. Avoiding any contact. Trying desperately to change the way I feel about Bella. It wasn't working like I planned. The more I thought about giving her up the angrier I became. I was fighting a losing battle. I knew what I was supposed to do , but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I needed her. She was the reason I breathed , the reason I lived. There was no way that I could give her to Jasper.
I was tired of hiding. In the morning I was going to begin the process of winning her back. Tonight was about getting my head in the game. I hadn't seen Tanya since I told her that I loved Bella. I was in need of companionship , but Bella was the only one I wanted. I was going to treat myself to dinner and spend the night being relaxed by the ocean. Tomorrow was the beginning.
Unknown POV
I had been watching them. Waiting for my moment. I would have my revenge and no one would stop me. They had left town for a while and I used the time to go through their house to gain anything that would help me. They would pay for what was done to me. Especially that bitch. She was the one that had lost me my life. If not for her I would be happy right now.
I followed the man half the day. He was with the blond one. She looked like a model and I wondered what he saw in the brunette. They ran around town and then to the beach. It seemed that he had plans for something there tonight. I would be ready for them. I had already bought the gun that would give me my life back by taking hers. The man was just collateral damage.
I waited at the beach in the trees by the place that he had set up. They arrived and she was stunned at the display. I listened as I waited for the perfect moment. He held her and whispered sweet nothings in her ear. She approached the display to examine it in more detail. She let out a gasp and turned to face him. He was down on one knee. He was purposing. Damn I hate her! She jumped into his arms , screaming yes. This was my moment. I walked out holding the gun in front of me. They turned towards me and at the sight of the gun he pulled her behind him. It was pitiful that he thought he could save her. She had this coming.
"Hello , Bella. Are you ready to die?" I asked as I pulled the hammer back on the gun and raised it , ready to pull the trigger.
Bella's POV
I couldn't believe it. Jasper had asked me to be his wife. I was shocked. I had wanted this since we had returned from Phoenix. The whole thing was perfect. We ate dinner then went for a walk on the beach. There was a secluded cove that he had set up with hundreds of candles and a message in the sand. At first I didn't even notice the message , but as I got closer it grabbed my attention. A beautiful ' Will you marry me? ' written in the sand , surrounded by a shell heart.
I was sure that I was dreaming. Then I turned and he was down on his knee with the most perfect ring I had ever laid eyes on. He was looking at me , waiting for the answer that would change our lives. I was speechless. I literally could not talk. I did the only thing I could. I ran and jumped into his arms , screaming yes. The tears were flowing down both our cheeks. It was the best night of my life. Then it all went to hell.
A person walked out of the trees. At first I thought that it was part of Jasper's plan , but his face went white and I looked closer at the person. They had a gun pointed directly at us. My mind went blank. The only thing that my brain registered was that we were going to die. Jasper had made me the happiest I had ever been and now this person was going to take that all away. Jasper pulled me behind him , but that didn't help my fear. The person spoke and the words sent my world crashing down around my feet. They wanted me dead.
Jasper's POV
She had said yes. I was the happiest man in the world. Finally , I would have the life that I always wanted. Bella would be my wife. I could picture it all now. My beautiful Bella pregnant with my child , our family together with all our friends. Family holidays. The perfect life. Laid out before me. Then the dream turned into a nightmare. Someone walked out of the trees. I couldn't focus on anything other than the gun in their hand. The gun that was pointed at me and my future wife. The mother of my children one day. I pulled Bella behind me. I would protect her until my last dying breath. Then the person spoke , sending chills down my spine. They wanted Bella dead. My beautiful Bella. Over my dead body.
Edward's POV
I was walking down the beach when I heard a voice. Thinking nothing of it I continued to walk. That was when I came upon them. Jasper and Bella. He was down on one knee. He was asking her to marry him. She threw herself at him. The answer was obvious even if she hadn't said anything. I was to late. She was his. I fought the urge to run to her and beg her to reconsider. I knew that it was a lost cause now. I turned to leave when I heard someone approach. Curiousity got the better of me. I turned to see what was going on. Jasper pulled Bella behind him. I was confused.
His stance suggested that he was protecting her. But from what? They were facing away from me so they didn't know that I was there. I waited , debating if I should walk closer. That was when I heard the voice. The ice cold voice asking Bella if she was ready to die. I may not be able to make her mine , but no one was going to kill her. I started toward them , but faltered at the next sound. The sound of the hammer being pulled back on the gun. I made the decision then. I ran forward to protect her. There was a bang and a scream. I saw Bella crouch over me. Jasper was wrestling the gun out of the persons hand.
I looked into Bella's eyes. The tears that flowed from them broke my heart. She was an angel and angels shouldn't cry. I wanted to comfort her , but the pain I felt was unbearable. I heard the gun go off again and turned to look at Jasper. All I could think was that Bella didn't deserve to lose us both. Jasper stood slowly , checking himself. He seemed to be alright. The person who tried to kill them was laying on the sand. My body was getting colder and I knew my time was running out. I had something important to tell Bella. I took the deepest breath I could and told her the most important thing.
"I'm sorry. I love you , Bella...." That was all I could get out , but it was enough. I felt the world slipping away. I had done a good deed and I had paid the ultimate price. That wasn't what mattered though. I had told Bella that I loved her and saved her from this fate. With her swirling in my mind and heart , the world faded into blackness and I was no more.
OHH WHO COULD IT BE....BELLA'S EX???? MAYBE ALICE???? TANYA???? OR SOMEONE UNKNOWN???? I KNOW I'M MEAN TO LEAVE YOU HANGING BUT HONESTLY CLIFFY'S GET MORE REVIEWS AND YOU KNOW IT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK FOR MORE....SO PUSH THE BUTTON....