Chapter 21

Travis' POV

There was a man inside the house. He had sandy blonde curls that fell on his face. He was a vegan vamp as well. He had the same gold eyes as the Cullens. He was quite tall. He was tall and lean. Who is he? He seems so familiar. Alice stood there in shock. Is it possible for vampires to go into shock? I felt how tense it was. Who is he? Suddenly, a wave of calm washed over me. He's an empath. This only means one thing. He is Jasper Whitlock, Alice's ex-husband. At that exact moment, I forgot all thoughts about the situation in Italy. My vision turned red and I wanted to hit someone so bad. How dare he show himself here? I jumped off Carlisle. The next instant, I had Jasper pinned to the wall. He was struggling to free himself. I may be young but my fighting skills are as good as the oldest Volturi members, and my gifts certainly help. I think everyone else snapped from the initial shock. Bella and Rosalie were now holding me back as Esme and Carlisle held Jasper back. I growled angrily at him.

"WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?" Jasper snarled at me. I growled. Bella and Rosalie tightened their grip on me. I need to cool down. I took a deep breath then glared at Jasper.

"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? After betraying your wife, do you think you're just welcome here?" I shouted at him.

"Who are you to meddle with our business? As far as I know you're not a Cullen. You're just some stupid nomad who has no self-control at all." He retorted. Did he just call me stupid? Only Alice can call me that.

"Watch your mouth." I warned, darkly.

"And why should I? What will you do? Try to drain me?" he mocked. The man was getting on my nerves. I was about to speak when someone interrupted me.

"Jasper, shut the fuck up, right now. And are you still a Cullen? The three of you betrayed us and broke us all. And the three of you fucking left. Travis is family now. And besides that is not how you treat the fourth Volturi king." Rosalie shouted then smirked towards the end. Jasper's mouth was agape. I looked at Bella and Rosalie then my arms. They let me go. I stepped forward and glared at Jasper who was glaring back.

"I told you to watch your mouth." I snarled.

"Of course, you're high and mighty. What are you doing here?" he questioned.

"I will do as I please. I would like to ask you the same thing." I told him.

"Well, I would like to let you know that I'm here to win back my wife." He told us in an annoying matter-of-fact tone. Win Alice back? Is the man crazy? He's getting on my nerves. I was about to speak up, and attack him, when suddenly, Alice spoke.

"I need to talk to Jasper. Alone." Alice said firmly.

The jerk actually smirked at me. I will kill him when I get the chance. Esme and Carlisle let go of Jasper. The next second he was by Alice's side. He had the nerve to wrap his arms around Alice. Speaking of Alice, she looked at me with that 'don't-you-dare-interfere-or-you're-dead look'. They left the house. And we all stood there dumbfounded. What the hell happened? And how could that asshole even think that he will get Alice back? He cheated on her with their brother. Is he naïve or just plain stupid? I will go with the plain stupid. That is what he is. I wanted to hurt him so bad. I wanted to make him feel the pain Alice went through because of him. I wanted to obliterate him. I was just so angry.

"Travis, calm down." I heard Bella say and I tried to comply.

"Don't worry, Alice is strong. Sweet talking won't get to her." Rosalie reassured. I nodded rigidly.

"If you don't mind me asking, what happened?" Esme asked reluctantly.

Suddenly, I remembered everything again. The distraction was gone. The pain was back and it overtook me. I looked at each of them first. Then, I broke down. I couldn't stop sobbing. Esme gathered me in her arms like a mother would with their child. I missed my own mother that instant. I told them what happened. And I knew they felt for and with me. I remembered my dead child. She was supposed to have a great life ahead of her. I'm a failure. I can't get anything right. I felt like I was being carried but right now I couldn't care. I know one thing is for sure. I need to go back to Italy. I need to man up and fix things there. Kaitlin doesn't know what she's getting into. She should have never brought our child there. I know she's not educated regarding vampires but she should have just stayed with my parents or hers. There are many should haves in this world but I guess I can't do anything about it anymore. What's done is done. I would give anything up to have my child here with me, in my arms, safe. Well, life never really is fair. I just wanted my child back.

"Travis….." I heard a soft voice. I looked up to see Alice. Have I been crying for long or did their talk end so quickly? She smiled weakly.

"I'll give you two some privacy." Esme spoke then left the room, leaving me and Alice.

Alice closed the door. There was silence. Neither of us spoke. I didn't know what to say. I can't just say 'don't go back to your shithead of an ex-husband'. Well, I can but I don't think that will go well. I wonder what happened. I'm genuinely curious.

"I heard what happened with your child." She said softly. I nodded. "I know that you don't need my sorry but I want to tell you that I'm here for you, remember? You've been a really good friend. And I'm here to be your friend." She added. Of course. Friends. How could I have expected something more?

"Okay." Was all I said. She bit her lip nervously. I had a feeling she wanted to tell me something but was frightened, nervous or unsure. "Alice, do you want to say something?"

"Uhmm… You know how to use Aro's power, right?" I nodded to her question.

She went beside me then lifted her hand and I took it. I briefly took note of the spark I felt when I touched her hand. I entered her mind, waiting what I would find.

Alice's POV

FLASHBACK(earlier)

Jasper and I ran to a more isolated part of the forest wherein we were both sure no one would hear us. I wanted this conversation to be private. I wanted no interruptions from any of our family members. And I know that Travis didn't entirely approve but right now, this is between Jasper and I. When, we arrived at a place where I was sure no one would hear. None of us spoke I wanted to know why he came back. I wondered what happened between him and Edward. I wanted to know so many things. I thought he was gay. What's happening? I think I'm having a migraine due to all the confusion. I think he figured out that I wouldn't speak first so he spoke up.

"Alice, I'm sorry. You're probably wondering why I'm here. I know you never wanted to see me again but I still came back. I need you, Alice. I need you to be with me again. Continue our fairy tale." Jasper pleaded as he looked at me. What the hell is going on?

"What's happening, Jasper? What happened to you and Edward?" I asked and he winced.

"I'm here to win you back. I love you Alice. I never stopped loving you. As for Edward and I, he claimed that I used my gift to manipulate him. He told me that he was never gay and that maybe he did fall out of love with Bella but he said that he was going to find someone new. He said he knew that Bella and Rosalie were meant to be together and he was going to look for his soul mate." He explained.

"Jasper, you hurt me." I said brokenly.

"I know Ali-cat. I'm sorry. I realized then that I was nothing without you. I realized that I was empty and needed someone in my life. And I want that someone to be with you. I know I don't deserve this, a second chance. But I will do anything to have you by my side again." He begged.

I think I'm going to faint. Why did he decide to come back just now? I was already getting better. We all were and we were starting to forget. Then he comes back. Oh gosh… Just kill me now. This is getting too much to handle. There's the whole fiasco with Travis. Why can't we just be happy? Should I trust Jasper again? He already broke my heart before. But… Maybe he does regret what happened between him and Edward. I looked at him and all I felt was love again.

"Jasper… I don't know. I can't help but remember what happened between you and Edward. It hurt so bad." I told him brokenly. He pulled me into his arms and I felt more love.

"I know I hurt you. And I will forever hate myself for that. I love you Alice. So much." He professed. Maybe he won't hurt me again. Yeah. This love thing is getting strange. Suddenly he knelt to the ground, and pulled out a ring then said, "I went back to Texas for a while then visited my hometown. I found this. My mother's engagement ring. Marry me again Alice."

Saying I was shocked would be a complete understatement. I was absolutely flabbergasted. This has to be a dream. This can't be real but when I looked at Jasper's eyes. Everything was real. And the feeling of love was sort-of biting me. Maybe he really won't hurt me again. We all make mistakes, right?

"Jasper… I… I… uh…" why is it so hard to say it? "l-love… y-you too… And yeah." I stuttered out. Why do I feel weird? He stood up then pulled me into his arms. He cupped my chin and slowly leant in then….

END OF FLASHBACK

I was about to show him the outraged reactions of Bella and Rosalie which caused Jasper to go out and hunt when suddenly, Travis' grip was gone and he looked so broken and angry. There was nothing in his eyes but pure rage. He growled.

"Are you fucking insane, Alice?" he growled angrily. What's his problem? "He's an empath for crying out loud! He's just manipulating your emotions! Alice, everyone and anyone will agree with me. Don't fall to his trap!"

"Travis, I love…. Jasper." I said. I cursed myself mentally for sounding so unsure.

"If you do love him, why do you sound so unsure? Don't do this to yourself Alice. For crying out loud, please don't go back to him." He begged. I was shocked to hear him actually beg. It was so un-Travis like. Why is he acting like this? He knows that I love Jasper (right?). Why doesn't he want me to be happy?

"I already made up my mind." I told him.

"He messed with your fucking mind, Alice. Don't do it. Don't marry him again." Travis said.

"Why does it matter so much to you?" I shouted at him. I was starting to be frustrated. Why won't they just let me be happy? Rosalie and Bella are happy. Why can't I be happy?

"Because it just does." He whispered quietly.

"Travis just let me be. I'll be happy with him."

"That's a lie. You'll be miserable with him."

"You don't know that. If you care about me, just be happy for me."

"I'm telling you to don't go back to him because I do care about you." He told me sincerely.

"Why do you care so much?" I shouted.

The next second, his lips were on mine. I felt an electric shock pass through our connected lips. And I couldn't help but kiss him back. This is wrong. I'm back together with Jasper. Yet, why does it feel so right? I wrapped my arms around his neck. He shifted so that I could lie down. He continued to kiss me and everything just felt so right. Things became more heated by the second. The next minute, I removed his shirt and I would be lying if I said his body's not hot because damn, his body is great. I can't do this. I'm supposed to be with Jasper. So even if I didn't want to, I weakly pushed him away. He stood up and looked at me with hurt-filled eyes.

"What's wrong?" he asked me brokenly.

"We can't do that Travis. I'm supposed to be with Jasper." I told him, weakly.

"Are you crazy, Alice? You and I both know that you shouldn't be with him." He said. And a part of me agreed him. No! I can't let that kiss mess with my head.

"Travis, no. I…. love Jasper. I'm sorry but what happened a while ago was a mistake." I said, hesitantly. That instant, a flash of hurt passed through his eyes then his gaze suddenly became cold and distant.

"Tell me, did you feel a spark when we kissed?" he asked. I bit my lower lip. Of course I did but no, I'm with Jasper. Travis and I can never be.

"No." I lied.

"Shame, I felt something. When he hurts you again, don't tell me I didn't warn you." He told me then turned away and started walking.

"Where are you going?" I asked him brokenly.

"Away."

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A/N:

That is the end of Chapter 21! Wooooh! Jasper and Alice are back together (*mentally makes a sour face*). Poor Travis. He lost his child and now this happens. I feel bad for him. But no matter, we'll see how things end up in the future. ;).

I hope you guys like this chapter. And I want to thank my reviewers and readers! Your support means the world to me! The next chapter will be up around next week. I've already posted the epilogue of Are You Up for A Game of Truth or Dare? Also please do check out my story entitled Another Trapdoor. Thanks! R&R! :.

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Belwight