Chap 29

Jasper

I was relieved when we dropped Renee and Phil off, not because they had been anything other than entertaining but Renee kept pushing for a wedding in Florida and Bella was getting a little upset saying no so often. As I drove away Bella slid over and put her hand on my thigh stroking it as she spoke,

"I swear if she'd tried to persuade us to have the wedding there once more I would have screamed"

"Oh I can think of a more interesting way to make you scream"

She laughed and her hand slid further up until she could feel how excited she was making me,

"Well I suggest you drive a little faster then, its very bad manners to keep a lady waiting"

Before we even got round to shutting the bedroom door we were stripping and within seconds we were on the bed rolling around and greedy for each other. If anything our hunger for each other was greater tonight and by the time her body cried enough it was mottled with fresh bruises and her muscles were cramping. She curled up against me and fell asleep happy and very content knowing we were a day closer to our wedding.

Bella

I could hardly move the next day I was so stiff and sore but I tried not to let it show too much, I didn't want Jasper calling a halt to our activities. I should have known it was a hopeless task when he looked into my face and kissed each cheek then my forehead.

"You need to sleep and recover. Let me take your pain away as we fly, you'll feel much better then"

I nodded,

"Just don't tell me we have to stop."

"Stop? Are you crazy Bella? I can't get enough of you"

Smiling I lay my head on his shoulder as we took off and I felt all my soreness and stiffness leak away from my body leaving me tired and happy and I fell asleep missing the while flight. Jasper woke me up when we came in to land and I felt so much better.

"We'll pick up the car and drive to the hotel to pick up your stuff and Frans then drive a couple of hours and get a motel room."

"The same ones we had when you were following us?"

"Maybe, we'll see, but this time I'll be sharing with you not Fran."

All the people at the hotel were really nice especially when they knew why I was leaving and we soon piled the stuff in the back of the car and started the drive back. Jasper handed me his cell phine,

"Why don't you ring Charlotte and tell her what we've decided, about Charlies I mean. She can speak to him, start on the arrangements."

"Do you think we'll find a minister to do the service at this short notice?"

"We have a secret weapon there Bella. I think you'll find that Peter took a course a few years ago that gives him the legal right to marry couples."

"Peter? Why did he do that?"

"Peter collects useless abilities. If you want a laugh ask him about all the diploma's he's got, there's a filing cabinet full of them, he's probably qualified to train Big Foot too."

I thought about this as I rang Charlotte and she answered straight away.

"Bella? Oh Good. Have you made any decisions about the wedding yet only we don't have long and Fran keeps asking me if I've heard anything"

"Yes thats why I'm ringing. Could you check with Charlie that its OK to get married there and see if Peter is still legally able to marry us"

"Peter?"

"Apparently he's got a diploma or something."

" God I'd forgotten all about that! I'll have to make sure its still valid but OK. As soon as you get back we need to meet, and think about what music you want me to play."

"You?"

"Yes Bella, Edward Cullen isn't the only one who can play the piano"

"Charlie doesn't have a piano though"

"That's what I have Peter for, he'll find you one don't worry. In fact there's one at the Cullen house, he can move it to your place"

"Wont Edward mind?"

"Who says were going to ask him? Bye for now."

Jasper was laughing when I rang off,

"I like it when you smile or laugh Jasper, it suits you."

He reached over and stroked my cheek,

"Thank you for putting the smile there darlin'"

We spent two nights together on our way home and I was so exhausted I slept while Jazz drove but I wouldnt have had it any other way, we were insaitiable and it was the best feeling in the world when we climaxed together over and over. I'd be glad when I was a vampire too so I wouldn't have to waste time sleeping or feel worn out! When we got back to Forks there was more news. Fran answered the door with a big smile on her face and I saw the ring on her left hand,

"There must be something in the air" was all Jasper said as he kissed her cheek and took the bags upstairs for us. For some strange reason I found myself uncomfortable with that simple gesture of greeting.

"So, you and Charlie?"

"Yes, it came out of the blue yesterday. Do you mind?"

She sounded genuinely nervous so I shook my head and hugged her,

"You make Charlie happy, that's all that matters."

"I moved out by the way"

"Why?"

"It looks better. I didn't want to embarrass Charlie especially as you weren't here. From the look of you it was a good trip. Charlotte came by yesterday and Charlie is over the moon you're getting married here, he thought Renee would persuade you to do it in Florida. How was she by the way?"

"OK eventually but she wasn't very happy at first, I guess Jasper grew on her. Anyway you'll meet her at the wedding"

Fran's face fell a little,

"Oh, I hadn't thought about that. Its going to be so embarrassing."

"Rubbish. She left Charlie, he didn't do anything and if hes happy she should be too, besides she's remarried and Phil is a really nice guy."

"I put your stuff upstairs but you're not staying here are you?"

"No Jasper. Sorry I didn't have time to tell you. I've got a room in town for a little while but Charlie said I can leave the rest of my stuff here. It frees up the room for you anyway, conveniently close to Bella's too! I just hope you're quiet or you might find yourself staring down the barrel of Charlies rifle"

When dad got home I could see how happy he was and was amazed that he hugged Fran and kissed her in front of me, dad didn't do the touchy feely bits normally.

"Fran told you?"

"Yes dad and I'm really happy for you. So when are you getting married?"

"We thought we'd wait until the summer, let you have yours first. Charlotte tolds us what you'd decided, good news. I met Peter Whitlock too, your minister"

My heart was in my mouth at the thought of Peter and Charlie together but it seemed he'd made a good impression.

"The only thing that bothers me is getting a piano in here."

"I think Peter will organise that too dad."

"Yeah, he seems like an "I can do anything type".

It seems our friends were all making an effort to get on with Charlie.