Chapter 38

BPOV

Once we were settled into the tub, Jasper was right his cool chest was exactly what I needed. Once I had my hair clean, Jasper brought his one hand down to my heat and as a couple of fingers slid inside of me, his other hand held me in place.

"Jazz," I thought.

"Darlin', I can feel all your lust. Just enjoy."

He was right; I really wanted him. He made me come very easily and I rested against him as I rode out my orgasm. Then he helped me from the tub. He gently patted my back dry and he was applying the cream to my back in the bathroom, Alice banged on the door and said, "I left you acceptable shopping clothes on your bed for after lunch since you have taken so long to get ready."

"Fine." and Jasper finished rubbing in the cream to my back. My left hip was the only spot really tender.

"You will be okay; I'll talk to Rose. Go shopping with them. I have an errand of my own I need to run and then how about I make you a steak and sweet potato fries for dinner."

"Off the grill?"

"How else would I make it for you?"

"Deal and then a movie in our room tonight."

Esme announced from down the hall. "That's fine you two; but tomorrow is the start of planning and I get Bella for a few hours."

"Deal."

"Alice and Rose, be careful of Bella's left hip that has the biggest bruise while you are out shopping."

"We will and all the rest of her," Rose said.

The next ten days flew by with planning; we were leaving for Europe on Friday. Jasper nudged me awake and said, "I'm flying with Edward to get Tanya and Irina; I'll be back Thursday night. I'll miss you; Rose, Alice and Esme will take care of you. Emmett, will be your guard. I love you," and he kissed me and was gone.

JPOV

I was actually racing to Athens to set up the proposal night for the following Monday night. I had a meeting with the manager and planning coordinator of the resort. I had thirty-six hours to get everything in place and then I had to leave to get back."

While I was gone, Bella had a goodbye dinner with Leah and Jacob. Emmett and Rose took Bella and picked her up from the restaurant, not because we didn't trust them. But we all agreed to do this to keep Bella feeling safe from her parents just showing up as a surprise. We knew Jacob could protect her, so Rose and Emmett left for a while and then picked Bella back up.

After the sixteen hour flight to get to Athens, Bella and I got settled into our room. However, on this trip, we were sharing one bed because since her parent's stabbings she needed me close and my loving feelings. I wasn't about to complain about that. Soon I was looking forward to claiming her completely as mine.

BPOV

Rose and Esme got me bundled up to go outside for a tour and Alice groaned at me when I came out in my Ugg boots. I looked at her and pulled her into my room and said, "Look Alice. I'm human; I need comfort. My feet were not designed to walk in heels for hours. I have on cute low cut skinny jeans, a nice sweater, a scarf and a cute jacket. All of which you picked out. I'll wear my Uggs to be comfortable or I could slip on my running shoes. Lastly, Pixie, until I am one of you, I'll wear my Uggs and pick my own shoes. You got it!"

"Okay, Bella; I get it."

We then came out arm and arm and I said, "Jasper, show me some ancient history." We spent the rest of the day wandering Athens until after the sun set. Back at the hotel, "Jasper, I heard someone outside say we were at the Aphrodite resort; is that right?"

"Yes, my love. I thought we should start our stay in Europe at the goddess of love's resort. Since we are studying Greek mythology, then staying at one of the god's resorts works well."

We ordered some dinner and watched a movie. I fell asleep in bed with Jasper. The next day we covered more of Athens and some museums so that I could get warm at different times. The ruins were amazing and what my family shared with me was incredible. On Monday, we were heading for a tour of Spinalonga Island Including a BBQ lunch. Jasper had gotten me to read the book The Island by Victoria Hislop when we first decided to go to Europe. The story was based on the island and I was really excited to explore the island for the day. As we were getting ready for our day, Jasper asked, "Bella, will you have dinner with me tonight?"

"Jasper, are you asking me out on a date?"

"Yes, I am. I'm missing our alone time."

I walked up to him and said, "I would love, too."

"Good, I have reservations in the dining room at 7 tonight. Can you be ready?"

"Yes."

We spent the day with our family and it was so much fun. As we were on the shuttle getting close to the hotel, Rose said, "Bella, you look nervous."

"Jasper asked me out on a dinner date tonight and I'm just nervous about my hair, a dress, and …."

"Bella, you'll know when you're ready and Jazz will take care of you. But how about the Pixie and I help you get ready to keep your nervousness down."

"Thank you," and I hugged her. "By the way, I hate that everyone just heard this conversation."

"I know you do; but I think you're getting use to it."

"I am."

At 5:30, we pulled back into the hotel and the girls took me to get ready. Jasper slipped into my head, "I'm going to run out for my dinner and then be back in time for our dinner. I love you."

I wore a blue sequined gown column dress with long sleeves that started half way down my biceps. I had a wrap to help me stay warm as well. My hair was all curly and half up and down. I was wearing kitten heals that I could walk in. I had a French manicure on. Jasper came in wearing a dark blue suit and with a light blue shirt on and dark blue tie. He was slowly looking me up and down as I stood to walk to him. When he made it back up to my face he said, "My beautiful Darlin'." Then he turned to his sisters, "Thank you and Good night, Alice and Rose."

"Good night, Jasper and Bella," and they were gone.

"Bella, you're missing something with this dress?"

"What?" and he handed me a box.

I opened it to find an aquamarine with accented diamonds earring, necklace and bracelet set. Jasper helped me slip them on and then he said, "They do nothing to make you even more beautiful than you already are; however, I love where this one falls." Jasper gently brushed against the necklace laying on my chest.

Jasper helped me slip my wrap on so that we could head towards the lobby for our dinner reservations. Esme was waiting with a camera to take our pictures in the lobby against the beautiful backdrops. Esme didn't push her luck with taking too many pictures. She got what she wanted and left after giving me a quick kiss on my cheek. She whispered, "You are radiant, my daughter. Enjoy your evening."

As we walked into the restaurant, Jasper was in my head saying, "Yes, you're definitely radiant; but you're also ravishing in this dress."

I just smiled larger knowing that I felt the same way about Jasper that is why it was so simple for Esme to get the photos because I just couldn't stop smiling. As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by a hostess and she said, "Welcome, Mr. Whitlock and Ms. Swan; please follow me.

Jasper took my arm in his and we followed her to a patio. Candles were glowing everywhere. There were space heaters around to keep me warm. We sat down and I ordered a light Greek steak and salad. Jasper just ordered a salad. I drank a sparkling lemonade; it was really good. We danced some and then they brought me out baklava. Jasper pulled a chair up next to me and asked in my head, "May I?" as he touched my fork.

I gulped for air and nodded yes. Jasper then picked up my fork and fed me the dessert. It was sexy and erotic letting Jasper feed me. We had finished watching the sunset. It was the perfect evening. After I finished the baklava, I cuddled in close to Jasper and I said, "Thank you; this is perfect." We started kissing and then Jasper gently got me into his arms and we started dancing some more. When the third song started, we were dancing to Brad Paisley's song 'It did.'

and I said to myself
it doesn't get better than this
no it doesn't get better than this

And it did, it did, oh it did.

Fast forward to that next spring
we were looking for a preacher
Picking out rings

Jasper had me close to the statue that is sitting on the balcony and then the song stopped abruptly. I was confused, yet I knew there should me more and then Jasper said, "I loved you from the first day I met you. As soon as Emmett mentioned this trip, I knew I wanted to propose to you in front of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Isabella Marie Swan, will you please marry me and make me the happiest mate in the world." Then in my head he said while he was kneeling in front of me, "Bella, I love you."

"Jasper," and I kneeled down beside him. "Yes, I will marry you," and he pulled me in tight. His fingers got my ring and slipped it on my hand. He pulled my hand from between us and we looked at it together.

"Thank you, Jasper." We kissed and as Jasper pulled back from our kiss for me to get my breath, I asked, "Can we finish our song please?"

"I would love to my fiancé," and then as if right on cue the song continued.

Family coming in and friends coming out
To that little white church on the outskirts of town
Me in that tux fighting butterflies
Tears of joy in my mama's eyes
Her daddy walking her down the aisle
He lifted that veil and I saw that smile
and I said to myself
it doesn't get better than this
no it doesn't get better than this

But it did, it did, oh it did

Just when I start thinking it's as good as it can get
This crazy life does something just to let me know
I haven't seen anything yet

Nine months later nearly to the day
There we were flying down the interstate
Car weaving in, car weaving out
Through traffic running every red light in town
Delivery room and the doctor comes in
I'm right beside her she's squeezing my hand
One more push and a baby cries
Sweet little angel with his mama's eyes

And I said to myself
it doesn't get better than this
no it doesn't get better than this

But it did, it did, oh it did
Yes, it did

After our song finished, I kissed my fiancé and I felt his solid manhood pressed against me. In his head, I asked, "Can we go back to our room? I'd like to get a little more comfortable."

"As long as, it's with less clothing on."

"Yes, I'd like that and we can crank the heat?"

"Oh yes." He kissed me and took my arm, leading me to our suite.

In our suite, we took turns helping each other slip out of clothing. Jasper gently pushed me back onto our bed in my panties and bra. He captured my shoe and helped me slip it off. Once both of my shoes were gently laying on the floor, Jasper crawled up my body to my lips. "I (kiss) love (kiss) you."

"I love you, too. Jasper, are we going to …?"

"Bella, I would love too; but."

"Jasper, forget it; let me go to the bathroom and we can go to sleep. I just thought that after this amazing proposal we would finally, you know what, just tell me when you are ready. "

Suddenly, I was laying underneath Jasper. "Bella, I want to make love to you and I know we are both ready. We have waited this long, would you think about waiting until we are married?"

A smile crept across my face and in his head, I said, "On two conditions you don't make me wait too long for the wedding and we both get an orgasm tonight."

"How about two orgasms tonight? And no, I don't plan on making you wait very long. How about, when we get back to New York after our European tour?"

"Deal," and in the end, Jasper actually delivered three orgasms to my little human body. I managed to deliver back two to him. He knew my body so well; I finally curled into his body and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning over my lack of breakfast, I told the family about my night until we returned to our room. Alice asked about when we were going to get married, I said that we were not going to get married until after our trip around Europe. Esme did talk me into at least looking for a dress while we were in Europe. After a few more days in Greece, we moved onto London. My family was the best tour guides and teachers I could have ever met. Carlisle knew so much since he had grown up over here. We moved down to Paris and I continued the adventure. A painting or an old house would bring about a new story. Most nights after exploring the cities, I would pass out in Jasper's arms because I was so exhausted. Jasper made sure that one night in each city we went out as an engaged couple; I enjoyed being on his arms those nights. I wasn't nervous any more about being with Jasper. I knew he was the one and only one for me. The smile on his face the day he felt that roll off of me was incredible and so was the kiss that we shared. We went through Spain and Germany.

Finally we settled in Rome so that I could experience Roman ancient history. Our only argument was that I had asked to visit Volterra which was one city over from the two villas we were staying in, in Rome. The whole family shot me down and said no. They kept me busy by visiting all around the country. We had even taken the train through Volterra to go to other cities but I wasn't allowed off the train. There only reason was that there were better things to see in the country. We had just gotten back from Pompeii. Through all of this, I hadn't found anything I really wanted for a wedding dress, but we continued to look.

Next they were planning to take me to Sicily. I fiend exhaustion and I needed a day to rest. The guys were out hunting and the girls were letting me rest and discussing my wedding. Jasper and I had our bedroom on the first floor of the villa. I wrapped my shield completely around myself and slipped out onto the patio and snuck away. I had studied the train schedule so I caught a cab and asked the driver to take me to the train station. I did really well with my Italian, I had been listening to my family so I had picked up the phrases I needed. I had my cell phone to help with translations as well. I easily got onto the train. I felt a little sneaky; but I didn't care. I guess I was acting like a teenager; but I didn't care. I really wanted to see the Volturi castle and I figured out how to do it, so I was going. I would call Jasper in about an hour when I was at the gates of Volturi.

I have become skilled with my shield and with Jasper away hunting it was easier. Alice cannot see me or predict what I'm going to do when I use my shield the right way. Jasper knew how mad at him I was about barring me from going to Volterra. I wandered the beautiful old city with its amazing castles. I found it to be one of the most beautiful places I had been to since being in Europe. I was a little sad that Jasper wasn't with me. I pulled out my phone to call Jasper as I had made it to the edge of the most ancient castle in Volterra called 'Volturi'. I hadn't finished pulling my phone out of my purse when I was stopped by Emmett and Jazz. I could feel Jazz's anger hitting my shield. Jazz scooped me up and put me over his shoulder while yelling at me in my head, "Bella, we told you no."

"But you wouldn't tell me why. I'm technically an adult, so I went by myself."

I saw someone put their hand on Jazz's shoulder; a very deep voice said, "Hello, Major. We weren't expecting you."

"Then we will be leaving now."

"No, you have a human with you. I'm sorry we cannot let you leave."

A/N Okay there you have it. Not just love and romance, but there is still an adventure in this story to go. Keep on reading and reviewing. A day late with the Romance for Valentine's Day. What did you think and what will happen in Volturi. Stay tuned and see you next Wednesday.