On My Way
Chapter 14
Two of our four years, done!
Jasper is getting a two week leave and he's taking me on a weeklong vacation, where, I don't know. He said he's got it all planned out and to pack lots of swimsuits, shorts and tank tops; so here I am sifting through the box of clothes Alice has sent me. She's become my personal designer and I'm like her model, but all my clothing is A. Cullen original. This box is shockingly full of all the things Jasper has requested, so that means that Alice knows, but isn't talking. Yes, I'm pouting.
"Knock, knock!" Esme let herself into my apartment. "You're just now packing? Jasper will be here tomorrow and you're leaving the next day."
"Esme, it doesn't take much time to pack this." I held up a barely their bikini.
"She out did herself this time." She chuckled.
"Yeah, this stuff won't cover anything." I shook my head.
"Well, Jasper won't be complaining."
Esme helped me finish packing and then took me to dinner. We talked about what to do when he's here for his week and she knew he was staying with me.
"Well, I'd like a nice dinner. Alice is going to try and fly in for a day or so."
"I'll be working during the days, so you'll have him then."
"Bella. Why didn't you get Paul to work? He can run that place by himself with minimal help you know."
"I know. I just feel bad. Maybe I should hire someone else." I suggested. "I can afford it."
"Yes! Hire someone for your lunch rushes, that way you won't have to be there as much."
"I'll put an ad in today."
I hugged Esme goodbye and headed towards my apartment, so excited I didn't know if I would sleep.
My phone buzzing off the nightstand woke me.
"Hello?"
"Sleeping Beauty." Jasper's smooth voice rang through my phone.
"Mmmm, good morning." Smiling I snuggled into bed.
"I'll be there in a few hours, you ready?"
"I will be. Your mom is picking you up though. I've got some last-minute things to do."
"Last-minute?" he questioned.
"Yes, I do own my own business you know?"
"I do know. I just can't wait to see you. It's been too long."
"Agreed. Two months is too much. Tell your boss."
Jasper laughed hardily.
"I've got to run babe. One last stop before I board."
"See you in a few. I love you."
"Love you more." Jasper kissed the phone and then hung up.
Getting up and dressing, I went down to the bakery to start baking some specialties.
"Look who's up early." Paul laughed as he walked in.
"Yes, I was woken up by my phone."
"Someone's got it bad."
"You think?" I wiggled my engagement ring.
"When ARE you setting the date? It's been what, two years?"
"Jasper has two years left. He's not sure if he wants to stay in or retire. I'm not ready to travel for the next four years, nor to be at home longing for my husband." I shrugged.
"But aren't you longing for him now?" he questioned.
"Well, yeah." I shrugged.
Paul gave me the what are you waiting for look.
"You've been talking to Esme." I waved him off.
"Possibly."
We finished baking and made small talk.
"Okay, quit stalling. Go shower and go get your man." Paul shooed me out of the kitchen.
Running upstairs, I showered and dressed in a cute sundress, sandals and fixed my hair to be down naturally.
"I'm out!" I shouted to Paul as he just waved from the sink.
Arriving at Esme's my nerves were getting the best of me. I'd been thinking a lot lately about our wedding and Jasper was wanting to get married sooner, rather than later; stating that his mom could look over things while I was away, wherever we ended up. I was also thinking about sleeping with Jasper. We hadn't taken that step yet, but this weekend would be perfect, it was our engagement anniversary and our sexual tension had been so bad the last time I went to see him, that he pulled on sweatpants and slept on the couch. I was mad and felt rejected, but also, I knew I hadn't been ready. I think I am now.
"Babe!" Jasper ran to me and swung me around when I entered the kitchen.
"I've missed you." I melted into his hard body.
"You have no idea." He breathed in my scent.
Esme told us to have a seat, she had some snacks ready.
Sitting around the table, I blurted out "let's set our date."
Esme and Jasper both sat there speechless.
Jasper snapped out of it first and grabbed my hand, "You're sure?" he asked concerned.
"Yes. I've been thinking about it a lot and we need to, we don't need to wait two more years."
"I'm the luckiest man ever!" Jasper planted a big kiss on me.
"We'll start planning when you two get back." Esme finally spoke up.
The rest of the day was spent catching up until Carlisle came home and we all went to dinner.
Jasper and I parting ways with them at the restaurant and heading back to my apartment.
"You've redecorated?"
"I have. Just some paint and new rugs mostly."
"It looks cheerier."
"I'm a lot happier lately." I kissed him softly.
"Can we shower?" he asked.
"Yeah." Showering was one of our favorite things to do as soon as we were alone. We washed each other slowly, all while leaving soft kisses, above the chest. It was incredibly erotic.
Snuggling together in my bed, we fell asleep with soft kisses, knowing the alarm would go off too early to get to the airport.
AN:
Next chapter…
VACATION…
Will she, or won't she?
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