Chapter 5

I pulled out my cell phone from my pocket. After all these years I kept all the numbers from my phone three years ago.

I just hope he didn't change his number.

I dialed his numbered shakily.

"Hello?" a male voice answered.

"Um… Hi. Is this Jasper Whitlock's number?" I asked.

"Yeah, it is. This is him speaking. May I ask who this is?"

"It's Bella Swan."

He interrupted me before I could say any more. "Bella? Oh my gosh. My have I missed you. Are you back in town? Can I see you?"

He sounded so eager to see me.

"I'm back, but I don't know how long. I can see you now, I guess, but you don't have to-"

He cut me off again. "Listen Bells. I missed you. A lot. I want to see you now. Meet me at the diner."

"Okay I guess. Jazz, I have to warn you… I have someone here with me."

"That's fine. Bring them with. I'll see you in fifteen minutes."

He hung up then. I smiled to myself.

I took Elena's hand and pulled her in the direction of the diner.

"Are we gwonna swee Jwaspar?" she asked.

"Yep. You'll like him, sweetie."

"Yay!" she squealed and pulled me faster. I hurried with her.

I was so excited to see him again.

We arrived minutes later.

I walked in and looked around for a blonde haired man. He wasn't here yet. My heart plummeted.

I took a seat and found a booster seat for Elena. I sat down and looked at the menu.

Still the same old food. I knew exactly what to order for me and Elena.

The waitress came over and I ordered for Elena, Jasper, and I.

Just as she walked away, Jasper walked in the door.

I stood up and walked to him. He crushed me to his chest in a bear hug.

I stepped back and led him to the table. He sat down next to me.

"Jasper, this is Elena," I sighed and continued, "my daughter."

He gasped. "Wow. Um… daughter?" I nodded. "How old is she? She's so cute."

"She's three," I whispered.

"Oh," he said and then he began tickling her.

I laughed too watching them interact. "Don't! You'll make her pee herself!"

He stopped and smiled at me.

"She's not it though. I have a son, too. They're twins. His name is Caleb."

I pulled out my phone and showed him a picture of Caleb and Elena.

"They're adorable, Bella."

"Thank you." 'That's because they're your kids,' I thought to myself. "Tell me about you. How are you and Alice?"

"Well, we got married a couple of years ago."

My heart shattered. I put on the best happy face I could muster.

"I'm happy for you."

"Thanks." I couldn't totally tell if he was lying or not.

"Where do you work now?"

"I'm teaching kids now."

I smiled. I always thought he'd go on to be something like a teacher.

"Bells, I really missed you."

"I didn't think of you at all." He looked hurt. "Just kidding. Jasper you're my best friend I've ever had. I missed you so much, it hurts."

He smiled.

Then the waitress came to our table. She set down the plates in front of each of us.

I carefully cut up Elena's food.

"Mwommy fwank woo," she said.

"Your welcome sweetie."

She ate her food, alternating from trying to feed Jasper and feeding herself.

"She really likes you, Jazz." I smiled. I couldn't believe my luck of her loving him already.

"It's probably my good looks," he teased.

I laughed. "More like you're her-"

I stopped myself before I could say anything more. That was a close one. I almost slipped.

"I'm her what?" he asked.

"Friend," I said to fast.

"You're not telling me something Bella. I can tell your lying."

My heart was pounding in my chest.

"I-I-"