Chapter 8
Jasper
I walk back into the room with her drink and hand it to her. She smiles and sends me a small wave of terror. I smile and help Bell on the couch before sitting next to her. Alice looks between the two of us and smiles. I shake my head and look at Ali.
"There's nothing going on between us, Ali. She's still healing and I'm helping her out."
"Sure, that's why Bella looked at you like you hung the moon when you asked her if she'd like something to drink," Alice says looking at Bella.
"Alice!" Bella blushes bright red.
Alice laughs and looks at Trent. Trent shakes his head and tells her that he's staying out of this one. Bella looks at Alice and asks why Trent is here with her.
"Hasn't anyone told you?" She asks.
"Told me what?" Bella looks at me.
"Peter, Char, and I have been trying to tell you that Ali and I are no longer together. Trent is Ali's mate, but you won't take that as an answer, darlin'," I tell her.
"Wait, so you two really aren't married anymore? Why? What happened?" Bella sits forward and fear is seeping through her feelings.
"Bella calm down because nothing is your fault. I had a vision of our true mates while you were in the hospital. That's why I wasn't here when you got out. I was meeting Trent and letting Jasper spend time with his family." Alice grabs Bella's hand.
"Jas, why didnt you say anything about your true mate?" She asks.
"Hon, that's not something you need to worry your pretty lil head," Peter says walking in the house.
"Petey!" Bell smiles.
"How ya doing hon?" He asks taking a squat in her chair.
"Hon? Petey? What in the world?" Alice looks at me.
"They've got a special bond. So do her and Char."
"Pixie. Pixies mate." Peter nods before looking at Bell. "Ya hungry hon?"
"Tacos?" She asks.
"Of course. Char should be back soon with some movies and snacks. We're gonna do a movie night tonight," he tells her.
Alice watches the two of them and I can tell she's upset that she and Peter never got along like that. Bella asks if she can help him and he carries her into the kitchen sitting her at the table.
"Ya can make your tacos and keep me company," he says.
Bella
Alice, Trent, and Jasper sat in the living room talking and Peter was keeping me company while I ate.
"Did ya know Pixie is upset 'cause we get along?" Peter looks at me.
"Figured that out when she called me out on the nickname. When will Char be back? I did promise that she could take me shopping," I say.
"She's going shopping!" We hear Alice screech from the living room.
"Oops," I say.
Peter shakes his head and hands me his phone. I look down to see a picture of a really pretty two story house. I look back at Peter in question because I wasn't sure what I was looking at.
"That's our house in Texas," he says.
"Its beautiful. Why am I looking at a picture of it though?" I ask.
"After you get better I expect a visit from you and Major," he tells me.
"You and Char are leaving?" I instantly get sad.
"No, we're not leavin' hon. When ya get better though we're gonna be headin' down that way." He smiles.
"Not sure Jas, will stay around much longer. I'm sure after I'm better he'll be off in search of his true mate," I say.
"We'll see," he says while muttering, "ya damn pixie. Why did ya have to open your big mouth."
I shake my head and finish off my food. I really didn't want to think about Jasper leaving even though I know he will. They'll all eventually leave and I'll be alone once again. I drop the fork I had in my hand and start hyperventilating. The Volturi expect me to be changed, but how will that happen. Peter waves his hand in front of my face as Jasper comes hauling ass into the kitchen.
"What's wrong with her?!" Jasper yells.
"I don't know Major. She was eating then she was doing this," Peter tells him.
Jasper takes Peter's place in front of me and puts his hands on my face. He starts sending me calming vibes and I slouch in my seat. He looks behind him at Peter and I see Peter nod once before leaving the room.
"Look pixie. You and your mate are gonna have to leave. Bell isn't really up to company and she needs some rest. Major will call you and let ya know when you can come back," I hear Peter say to Alice.