On My Way
Chapter 13
Jasper is half way through his last enlistment. Four more years to go. We've made our relationship work the last year and a half and racked up a lot of frequent flier miles, considering he's in charge of training, he's been to most of the Army bases in the U.S. and when he's had extended stay, I fly out and stay with him for the weekends. Jasper just got stationed in Hawaii at Ft. Shaftner for the next six months, so I'm flying out for a week to help him get settled and some sightseeing.
"You're a sight for sore eyes." He squeezed me tight.
"I can say the same for you solider."
He grabbed my backpack like always and we headed out to his Jeep.
"This is beautiful!"
"I'm glad you like it, we've got a full schedule this weekend." He kissed my hand.
Jasper wasn't kidding, he took me to the beach every morning and we did yoga while the sun rose, he said they had great places for night time yoga to watch the sunset, but I didn't want to have to rush whatever we were doing to be home by then.
Jasper took me to the Lyon Arboretum , we went on a food tour, swam with dolphins, The Queen Emma Summer Palace, and a helicopter tour.
"Jasper, I don't want to leave, this week has been perfect." I told him as we toured the Arboretum.
"Bells I know we've got four more years of this, but I want you to know that you're it for me. Bella will you marry me?" Jasper was down on one knee with a platinum engagement ring that had a beautiful pearl, encircled with diamonds as well as around the band, and a hibiscus on each side with a diamond in the middle.
"Yes, 100 times yes!" he stood up and pulled me to him, kissing me softly.
Everyone had stopped to watch and they were clapping and giving us congratulations.
"You've made me the happiest woman in the world today."
"I think I'm the luckiest man. You're in my life and you've agreed to marry me. Can life get any better?"
I just smiled.
That night he took me to a fabulous restaurant where we celebrated our engagement and then snuggled until falling asleep. I awoke to feather light kisses all over my face and neck.
"Good morning beautiful." Jasper smiled.
"Mmm, Good morning. Jasper it's late. We missed our yoga."
"I wanted you to sleep in so we could go to breakfast before you leave." He pulled me to him.
We both showered, and after Jasper was finished he said he had a surprise first.
He pulls up his Skype account and Esme, Carlisle, Sue, my dad, Emmett and Rose.
I looked at him in question and he whispered in my ear "I wanted us to tell them together", nodding I smiled at the screen.
"Bella, you look great and rested." Esme smiled. "Are you calling with your flight information?"
"Yeah, yes Jasper will fill you in on that, he apparently got a later flight this afternoon."
"You'll be happy to know that I know where I'm going after here." Jasper spoke up and I looked at him, he hadn't filled me in on that.
"Where?" I breathed out.
"I'll be in California at Fort Irwin." He smiled.
"Jasper!" I threw my arms around him and kissed him, fisting my hands in his hair, forgetting about our Skype guests.
"HELLO? Bella, Jasper!" My dad snapped, making us jump apart. "What the hell is that?"
We both laughed nervously and I spoke up showing my ring. "Jasper proposed last night and I said yes!"
Everyone exploded with questions and squeals.
"We've got to go. I'll text you the flight information mom. Love you!" we blew kisses at the screen and shut the laptop.
"Oh, my goodness, I'm so excited you'll be in California. I'll be able to see you so much more."
"That's why I chose it. I had two choices." He shrugged.
"What was the other?"
"Florida." He laughed.
"Ugh! I'm so glad that you didn't choose that." I kissed him.
"Me too. Now, let's go eat so we can do one more thing before you go."
Jasper text Esme the flight information as we strolled through all the little shops in town.
"I'm going to miss you so much beautiful." Jasper buried his nose in my hair.
"I'm going to miss you too solider."
"It's just a few months. I'll come visit when I get settled."
"I know. We'll talk all the time. I love you. Be safe."
"That's supposed to be my line." Jasper chuckled.
We kissed up until the gate.
"Be safe, I love you." He hugged me as tight as he could and kissed me one last time.
"I'll call you when I get home." I yelled as I walked away.
Landing I was met with the entire family, minus Sue and my dad.
Hugs were given all around.
"Let's get some dinner and then we'll take you home." Esme hugged me again.
"I suppose there's no use in arguing is there?"
Esme shook her head. "Jasper wouldn't talk to me if he found out I didn't take care of you."
"I know. I know. He told me to take care of myself."
We ate dinner and I asked Esme why Alice wasn't on the call.
"She got invited to Paris."
"What? And she didn't tell me."
"She didn't want to bother you, it was last minute." Esme assured me.
Arriving at my apartment, I was happy to be home, but missing Jasper already.
Putting my backpack in my bedroom, I see a giant flower arrangement on my dresser and read the card.
I'm the happiest man in the world since you've said yes.
I'm finding it hard to be mean to these recruits.
Thank you again.
All my love, Jasper xoxoxoxoxo
I immediately called him.
"Hey beautiful. Made it home safely I see."
"I did. I love the flowers."
"Good. It means mom actually listened." He laughed.
"Yes, and she made me eat too."
"Good, I told her to make sure she keeps an eye on you."
I laughed. "Who's going to keep an eye on you?"
"Well I am a trained solider, you know. So, I can take care of myself."
"I know, but I'm allowed to worry too."
"Yes, you are. I'm sorry to cut this short, but I've got to get to work."
"Okay. I'll talk to you soon. I love you."
"I love you too Future Mrs. Cullen."
"I like the sound of that. Love you. Be safe."
"You too."
We gave kisses before hanging up.
Sighing, I took a shower before going to bed.
Surprisingly I fell right asleep, but the alarm was way too early.
AN:
Surprised?
Here's a link to Bella's ring…
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