Staged

Chapter 2- Lines Crossed

(This chapter explains everything! But skips a few months!)

BPOV:

"Bella?" I heard that voice. That beautiful voice I hadn't heard in over five years. The voice I loved, with all of my heart. I gasped and looked to my left. I almost fell to my knees in agony.

Their stood the man that tore me apart, the man that should have been mine. Mine forever. I blinked like an utter fool at him, Jasper cleared his throat.

"Bella, 'darlin. Do you know my cousin Edward?" He asked staring at me with those blue eyes. I gaped. Are you kidding me?

"You- You're cousins?" I asked stuttering. Edward kept starring.

"Wha- what in the fucking hell are you doing here?" I yelled at his still form. I took a quick glance at Alice who was still sitting in her chair. She had her straw raised to her lips, but her mouth was wide open, totally obvious to who he was and what just went on. What was Still going on.

"Bella," Edward whispered in astonishment. I nodded.

"Yep. It's me! Fucking me! Bella, the one you left five years ago to go to college! The one you left at the altar?" I said; but regretting it. I'd never told anyone that; not even Alice. I heard a shatter. I looked to Alice, and she dropped her glass, keeping her hand in the air as if she never dropped it. Her mouth; wide open. I turned back to Edward.

"Bella. Let me explain!" He said. His green eyes pleading. I shook my head, suddenly aware of the tears running down my cheeks. I suddenly let the tears fall in a flood and ran out the door, and behind the building. I fell down the wall; crying my eyes out.

I heard sudden footsteps, praying it wasn't Edward.

"Bella?" I heard that country twang. I looked up fiercely gasping.

Jasper stood before me, looking solemn. He held his hand out, and I took it, and he picked me up off the ground into a warm hug. I cried and cried, and he whispered soft reassuring words in my ears. Gently petting my hair.

I pulled away, suddenly aware of what I was doing.

"I- I'm so-so sorry Jasper." I said, walking away. I felt him grab my arm and pull me back.

"Ya gotta get it over with Bells…" He said quietly. I nodded, slowly, knowing it had to be done. He walked us back into the club and toward and angry looking pixie that wanted to murder Edward.

He looked my way, and I could see tears in his eyes. "Bella," He whispered, softly.

I took a deep breath, and we sat down at a table, whilst Alice and Jasper watched cautiously from the bar. I stared at those green eyes, the ones that ran out on me at my beautiful almost wedding five fucking years ago.

"I'm sorry I walked out on you," He began. "I just…I wasn't ready, to yet. I was only 18. I was stupid." He sighed.

"Oh, so now marrying me was a stupid choice?" I said a little to harshly.

"No no! I meant to say, I was stupid for walking out on you Bella." He said grabbing my hand across the table. I pulled back, but he was to strong.

"I love you Bella…I want you back," His voice breaking.

I shook my head. "One broken heart is enough." I said. He sighed sadly, stood up and kissed my cheek, whispered "Call me," and left.

I just sat there. Starring at the empty seat that was filled by Jasper.

"Bella…I know now is not the time but…do you think you'd want to go out with me sometime-" He asked slowly, but I cut him off.

"Love to," I said. Kissing his cheek, tossing him a paper with my number. I grabbed Alice in her still mad pixie self, threw a "See Ya" sweet glance at Jasper, and left.

Jasper and I had a date set the next day.

And the next day.

And the next.

And we started dating, and we became close, we've been dating for months. And Edward rarely made appearances. I was glad.

I saw a Harley come up the drive way, and a certain sexy cow boy ring my door bell. I giggled at his appearance. And I did mean Sexy!

He was dressed in tight fitting jeans, with a button down blue shirt (Opened!) that matched his eyes perfectly, and some sexy cow boy boots. I smiled and he tossed me a helmet. Good thing I wore pants.

"You look sexy in a helmet." He winked and kissed my cheek. I blushed and he sped off on the bike.

We rode around for about a half an hour, before he stopped by a ledge, on the mountain that looked over a valley. It was beautiful.

He set out a blanket and we sat on it, looking out at the valley.

He told me about his life. How he was in the army, and had to go back in a few years. He said he really liked me, and hoped we could become closer.

I told him about Edward and I. How he left me at the altar, and walked out on my life, when I was seventeen.

"Bella," Jasper said huskily. I looked over at him, and his serious face.

"What's wrong Jasper?" I said, full of worry. He shook his head.

"I have to leave Wednesday morning, rather than a couple years. I just found out by my core man buddy Allen. I won't be back for another year." He said sadly. I felt tears go down my cheeks. He smiled a sad smile.

"Don't cry Bells." He said softly kissing my cheek. I made a decision, and I made it fast. I wasn't letting him leave without him knowing how much I loved him. And I showed him. We made love that night, and it was pure bliss.

Beep. Beep. Beep. Bee-

I slammed my hand on my stupid alarm clock, and sat up quickly. I groaned. Work. I worked at a fashion company Alice got for me, which was pretty fun if Ya ask me! I got up and walked to my closet getting out my black pants and deep blue blouse. Changed quickly than checked my phone messages.

I quickly smiled.

Bella, last night was the time of my life. I'll never forget it. Meet me tonight for one last goodbye? = ( -J

Then I frowned. Jasper's leaving tonight. Last night we made love as a goodbye. Tonight was for real. He was leaving. But he was coming back. I smiled a little, as I headed off for work, texting a "Definitely" back.

Work went by fairly fast and I was looking forward, (but also dreading,) tonight. I drove to Jaspers apartment, and knocked on the door.

"Come in," I faintly heard. I opened the door curiously, and found soft music playing and Rose petals everywhere. Oh snap!

I saw Jasper come around the corner, smiling sexily at me. I gave in and walked over to him. I threw myself at him kissing him fiercely. He walked into the bedroom, carrying me. The last things were a blur…

I was suddenly awakened from my slumber, to two hands gently shaking me awake.

I slowly opened my eyes to Jasper. There he stood looking sad as ever. He was leaving today. And I wouldn't see him for a year. I sat up and threw myself at him, kissing him hard yet passionate. I wanted it to last forever.

He broke the kiss, putting his hand on my cheek.

"I'll come back to you," He promised, whipping a tear off my cheek.

"You'd better, I love you." I whispered. "I love you too." He said, kissing me again. He laid me back down, and I sat there drowsy. He kissed my forehead. Shed a tear and walked out his bedroom door. I fell asleep again within minutes, considering it was three in the morning.

I woke up to a wet pillow. I sat up inspecting it, and touched my eyes. They hurt. I cried. Hard.

My phone beeped. I quickly checked it.

I'll call you tonight around 5. I miss you already. Love you. –J

One last tear slid down my face.