Chapter Twenty-Five
I arrive at the new house to see Jasper to some of the movers already there. I park my Audi and walk around the car to get Manny out of the car. He continunes to drink his water and he pushes the big Gucci sunglasses that Alice bought him. Within a matter of months, my little boy and I have gone from barely having money and getting clothes from other people to having tons of money and buying our own clothes new and all expensive. Alice is spoiling Manny with all these expensive items that each time she shows me the clothings and I see the tags, my heart races quickly. Jasper has to keep reminding me about how the Cullens see us as family and do not mind us buying so many things to update our wardrobe. Jasper walks over and he gives me a soft kiss on the lips before taking Manny from me.
"They said they should be done in the next hour and we can be in the house whilew they are moving everything in," Jasper says. He puts his arm around my waist and I smile at him. "What do you think?"
"We have a home in Italy, one on the outskirts of Forks, we are a family now?" I say with worry of his reaction.
"Yes, we are a family. Carlisle said we were lucky to get this house from his friend. They were building a new home when they out this house up for sale. Do you mind that it is close to the border and near my parents?" Jasper says happily.
"No, sweetie, I do not mind one bit. It is good for us to be close to our familes," I say with a small giggle. Jasper kisses my head before we walk into our new home. The house was fairly large and it is very spacious. The main floor was where the living room, dining room, and grand kitchen was. The basement was where the family/theater room was. I was think ing of turning it into Manny's playroom where he anda Reneesme could play and possibly Manny's siblings. That was a subject that I have not discussed with Jasper just yet. The second floos was where Manny and a few guest bedrooms were. It has its own living room between the rooms and perfect for Manny to play when we are upstairs. The top floor was where the master bedroom was. It was more like a loft with a large bathroom and enough space for a large family to sleep in. It has a balcony overlooking the forest and the pool in the backyard. Jasper and I want to do a few add on over the years, but for now it is perfect for our little family of three. I show Manny the pool and he gets very excited.
"Marinna, can I ask you something concerning Manny and Embry?" Jasper asks with a bit of hesitance.
"Yes, what is it?" I ask with a smile.
"If Embry gave up you and Manny, then he wishes not to be his father right?"
"I am not sure, I mean he does have to pay child support somehow. Why do you ask?"
"I was thinking of possibly adopting Manny as my own and let him have my name as well. Also in the instance that skmething were to happen to you, I would be able to car for him as my own."
"Jasper, that is a big deal. Are you sure you want to do that?" I blink in shock and Jasper smiles at me.
"Yes, I love Manny as my own and he loves me as a father. I would like to have Manny as my own in name at least since he is not mine by blood."
"You are such a wonderful man to me and Manny. I can see if ajacob could set up a meeting with Embry for us to set it up. If he does not give sole custoday to you, then at least he is primarily yours." Jasper kisses me softly and he holds me closer to him. Manny gets down and he walks around the main floor to see what his new home would be like. He is not used to all this space being his to play in. I smile knowing that soon the house will be filled with toys and I sure they will all be from the Cullens.
Jasper and I are packing his things from his old room and we are waiting for Jacob to bring Embry to the house to talk to him about Manny. I am glad we had not gotten married before this, otherwise this situtation would be much worse. Manny is playing with a few toys just a few feet from us and he keeps stopping to smile at me and Jasper happily. I smile at my happy boy and he goes back to playing with his toys.
"Jazz?" I say softly. Jasper stops and looks at me, waiting for me to continue talking. "I was wondering if we could talk about something real quick."
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I am fine. It is just that I was wondering, well, you love Manny as your own and. I was wondering if you would like to have children of your own later in our lives. I mean, only if it is possible since Edward and Bella had Reneesme."
"Would you like to have children with me, Marinna?" I look up at him through my lashes and I blush a bright scarlett colour.
"I mean, I would like more children. But, I would like to wait unitl I get married to have more children." Jasper walks over to me, wraps his arms around my waist and kisses me softly.
"Then yes, I would love to have children with you after we gt married. But, only when you are ready, my love."
"Okay." I squeak a little against his lips. We remain this close until someone knocks on the door. We turn to see Jacob standing at the door.
"Embry is downstairs waiting for us," Jacob says. I nod and then turn to grab Manny before walking down with Japer's hand at the small of my back. We go to see Embry is a mess a bit and he is fidgetting a little. Manny smiles at his father and he waves to Embry.
"Hey, big guy, you being good for mama and Jasper?" Embry says nervously.
"Papa," Manny says and points to Jasper.
"Embry, we are here to discuss Manny," I say with a tight throat. This man before me was my first love and he gave me happiness for two years and a beautiful boy. I feel like I am about to the take the last shred of happiness he has in his life.
"Jake told me that the Cullen wants to adopt my son as his own," Embry says.
"Not sole custody, he would still be your son, but I would be his caregiver while his mother and I are together. We can make an arrangement between our lawyer and you to discuss visitation rights," Jasper says without missing a beat.
"Would he still have my name?" Embry asks quickly.
"Yes, he would have it hyphenated like I did when Billy adopted me," I say. Jasper pulls me a little closer when he senses my tears about to fall down my face. Embry nods and looks at Jacob for a moment before looking me and Manny over.
"You know the one thing I did in my life was let you go, Marinna. But, I see that what I did was for the best. Jasper can give you everything you deserve and provide for you in ways I could not. I will think about it and will inform Jacob what my decision will be," Embry says with a sad smile.
"I already know you are thinking yes, Embry. Just say it and we will have the papers drawn up for you within the week for you to sign. Manny is happy and he is still your son and you can see him when you pick the days you want to see him," I try not to sob. My heart is hurting too much for this, but it has to be done to give the two of us closure for this relationship to be over competely.
"Marinna, you are taking my son away and giving him to a man that I hate for loving you in the ways I did for two years. How can you expect me to just say yes on the spot?" Embry sighs.
"Because I can hear your thoughts, Embry, and I can tell that you sant to say yes. So just say it," I push a little.
"Fine, yes, I accept," Embry snaps. I take a deep breathe and close my eyes for a moment. "I will see the papers and have them signed by the end of the week. Jake, I am heading home."
"Okay, see you later," Jacob says.
"Embry, at least tell our son goodbye," I say. Manny is playing with my necklace, but looks up when he hears me talk about him.
"Manny, be a good boy for mama and we will hang out soon just like before. I love you, big guy," Embry says with tears in his eyes and a sad smile.
"Bye bye, daddy," Manny says with a big smile and waves to his father. I wipe my eyes when Embry turns to leave us. Jasper rubs my shoulder and he murmurs calming words to me.