Jasper's POV
We finally got back to the house after our hunting trip. God, I've missed my little pixie so much but she said she had to stay behind to prepare Bella's wedding dress. Apparently it's to die for. I love how enthusiastic she gets about this type of stuff.
With a smile on my face, I walked back to the house with the rest of the family. I felt her pain before I saw her. It was too intense to ignore and when I finally saw her stood at the door I knew something big had happened. The rest of the family must have caught on because before I knew it, Esme had rushed over to Bella and enveloped her into a hug. As she pulled out of the hug I notice the ring that was missing form her left hand.
She started walking towards the car before I had time to process this. Bella and Edward had split up? I wondered why.
I didn't need to wonder for long as Bella looked towards me and said, "Good luck with your cheating whore of a wife."
Instantly it clicked. Alice and Edward. I didn't want to believe it. As Bella sat in her car I looked at her to see if there was any hint that this was just one big joke; that this wasn't really happening. I continued searching her face, hoping she would burst out laughing. Though it seemed more likely she would burst out crying.
60 years. 60 years of love, loyalty and companionship thrown out of the window and for what? A sleazy affair with her 'brother'. I suddenly felt the rage inside me rise to the surface which only got worse as Edward and Alice came barging out through the door.
I quickly snapped my head from Bella's worried gaze to the face of the people who deceived me. My fury hit the roof when I looked into their eyes. I couldn't control the dangerous growl that escaped my throat. I was ready to lunge forwards in attempt to attack them, unsure of which one I wanted to hurt the most. Before I could pounce I was dragged away towards the forest where we had just come from. With my eyes locked on my target, I fought desperately to escape Emmett and Carlisle's clutches driven by pure anger.
Just before I was completely out of view I felt Bella's emotions. Misery, fear and regret. I eventually calmed down, unmoving in Emmett's steel grip. I thought back to Bella's emotions. I understood the misery and I guess I was a little scary back there, but I couldn't understand the regret. What did she regret? Leaving Edward? Telling me about them? Ever getting involved with the Cullens? With vampires? I would have to ask her about that.
"Jasper, do you think you would be okay to go back to the house? We need to talk as a family without killing each other." Carlisle asked. I knew we would have to go back and talk about this but I couldn't promise not to kill them if they piss me off.
"Sure but I'm not making any promises. Let's just hope I can control my urges to rip their fucking heads off." I spat the last part more viciously.
We made our way back to the house and into the living room. Esme was sat in the armchair, her emotions full of disappointment and sorrow. Rosalie was leaning against the wall glaring at Edward and Alice who were seated on the sofa. Emmett made his way to stand next to Rose as Carlisle sat on the arm of the chair, putting his arm around Esme's shoulder. I just stood near the door afraid if I went any further into the room I would lose my cool.
There was a long, awkward silence until Alice began to speak.
"Jasper, I am so very sorry. We never meant for you to-" she began until I interrupted.
"What? Find out? It's a little late for that don't you think! All you sobs and apologies mean nothing!" I yelled feeling my temper rise again.
"I was going to say get hurt." She whispered so quiet I almost missed it. Hearing this made me laugh. The others looked at me like I was going crazy. In all truth I probably was.
"You never meant to hurt me. That's funny." My laughter soon turned into a serious tone. "What did you expect would happen when I found out? I would playfully nudge your arm and say 'it's okay Alice. I don't mind.'"
"In all honesty, I didn't think you'd find out. We were planning on stopping it rather than letting it get too serious." She replied.
"So what your saying is you weren't even planning on letting me know you had an affair with him. You were just going to let me believe that we were happy." I spat fiercely, uncaring of her distressed feelings.
"We were happy." She yelled desperately.
"You've got to be kidding me! People in happy relationships do NOT cheat on their partners with someone they consider family!" I shouted venomously. "I'm glad Bella told me about you two because know a can see you for what you are; a traitorous whore."
She sat back down in defeat her face disfigured by her frown. I turned to Edward, "And you. Are you happy now? You ruined everything I had by one stupid decision. Alice and I spent 60 years build a life together then you come along and it's as if none of that mattered. I'm glad you have found each other; I really am. You don't deserve neither me nor Bella."
No one spoke for a while after that until Carlisle once again spoke up.
"Edward. Alice. I still see you as my children but right now you two being here is causing too much distress on this family. I would appreciate it if you left for a little while. Don't go too far, maybe just stay at a hotel for a few weeks. I just think everyone needs to calm down and let what has happened sink in, but I don't think that is going to happen with everyone in the same house." Carlisle reasoned.
"I have something to say," Rose said harshly, anger filling her words, "What the fuck were you two thinking? Or weren't you thinking at all? Edward I know you have been in this family longer than everyone else, but that doesn't mean you can traipse around here like you can do whatever, or whoever, you want. And Alice, the only good thing that came out of you joining this family is you brought Jasper to us, someone with a good heart. We happily let you and Jasper into our family with open arms and you do something like this; something that could so easily break up this family. Had I known you were gonna do something this irresponsible, I would have told you not to let the door hit you on the ass on your way out." Rose gave them one last evil glare then headed upstairs with Emmett hot on her tail.
"I think we will go upstairs and pack." Alice whispered in defeat. Edward quietly followed her up the stairs but parted ways at his room. I went and sat in their place once they were gone. Within seconds Esme and Carlisle were on either side of me shrouded me into a hug. They comforted me as real parents would if they saw their child in so much agony.
Once Edward and Alice had left I excused myself and returned to my once shared room. As I lay on the bed I started to think about everything that had happened. I wonder about how long it had been going on for. Was it when we got back after leaving Bella? Before then? Just after Edward proposed? Or was it even before we set foot in this town?
I then started to wonder about Bella. I just know she must be feeling as shitty as I do. Maybe I'll go see how she's doing tomorrow and also find out why she was feeling regretful earlier.
I lay on my bed waiting for the hours to pass by, preying for the sleep I so urgently needed yet knew I'd never achieve.
