I groaned as I carried my stuff towards the entrance of the hospital. It was heavy and every so often I had to stop and take a breath. Why was I so unfit! Sighing, I got out the few coins in my pockets. I had persuaded Jasper to lend me them. I was getting the bus back home.
Suddenly, warm arms wrapped around my waist. I turned, fully intending to smack the person in the face. "Jasper! What are you doing here?" I asked as he picked me up. "Hey! You don't think I would let you go home on your own would you. I had the hospital call me when they thought of releasing you" Jasper grinned, pressing a kiss to my mouth.
"You spy!" I gasped, hugging him tightly. "How you feeling now babe?" he questioned, picking up my luggage. "I'm fine, I just get tired a lot I guess" I shrugged. He nodded in understanding. "It's so unfair! You didn't have to stay in hospital" I moaned.
"Of course, my father's a doctor. And they probably knew that I would keep sneaking into your room at night" he flashed me his smile. I glared at him as I sat down on a bench outside. "I'm sorry Jasper, I'll be ready in a minute" I apologise, gasping in breaths. "Take as long as you need" he assured.
I rested back against the wood. "Bella, I have something I need to ask you" Jasper whispered, turning to face his beauty. "What is it Jazz?" I breathed, holding his hand. "Well, I've been hiring a flat for a while. And I was wondering if you'd like to stay in it?" he asked. I gasped and stared at him in shock.
"I know it's a bit too soon us living together. And remember you can always say no. I just thought it would be a nice retreat from our parents, brothers and sisters. Just our own place so we can have our own time and adjust..." he rambled. I pressed a finger to his lips. "Jazz, shut up and kiss me!" I ordered him, pulling him towards me.
After 5 minutes we pulled away. "I don't think my doctors would approve of that" I grinned. "So I take that as a yes" Jasper smirked. "Of course Jazz, or do you want me to show you again" I laughed. "I wouldn't mind" he chuckled, pecking me on the lips.
As I got into his car I winced. A shadow of guilt passed along Jasper's face. "Jazzy, don't worry about me, look" I said, getting out a bag full of pills. "Painkillers and medicine. I'll be fine" I assured. Jasper nodded, I knew he would never forgive himself for what he did. That's why I kept my infertility a secret from him. I think he would go into meltdown if he knew he was the cause.
As soon as I stepped into the door I was bundled into big bear arms. "Emmett!" I cried, hugging back just as tightly. "Don't break her Emmett!" Alice shouted, bringing me in for a soft hug. Esme was the next one, pressing her face into my hair. "I'm so glad you're alright sweetie!" she sighed. Carlisle smiled at me, he had seen me everyday since I was in hospital. He knew how I was doing really. "Finally you're back to help me control Emmett" Rose laughed, hugging me like a long lost sister. Edward had his crooked little smile on as he hugged me. "We've missed you" he told me.
"I've made you your favouriate, flapjacks" Esme beamed. "Thanks mom" I smiled, as Jasper led the way into the living room. "You have some visitors Belle" Carlisle informed me as I stepped into the living room. I gasped, stepping back as I lay my eyes on the people in front of me.
My real parents!
"What are you doing here?" I snapped, hands itching for something. Jasper gripped onto the hand, knowing what I was feeling. "We just want to see you Belle" Charlie assured. I nodded and carefully sat down with Jasper and Emmett at my sides.
"How are you feeling?" René, my so called mother, asked. "I'm fine, not that you care" I hissed, chest tightening. "Shh, calm down love. It's alright" Jasper whispered in my ear, stroking my leg soothingly. I nodded and leaned into Jasper's side. He also winced, trying to shift positions.
"Here you go sweetheart" Esme smiled, placing a plate of my favouriate snack. I was just about to take a bite when Emmett jumped, causing me to throw the plate in the air. "I'm going to get you Edward, I swear to God!" Emmett cursed, catching the plate with flapjacks on. I cried out in pain the movement caused on my wounds. Jasper growled and raced after them.
Carlisle and Alice took their place. "Emmett is the same I see" René grinned. "No, he's different, but you don't know him well enough to notice that" I shrugged. "Please don't be like that baby" Charlie sighed. "How do you expect me to be like?" I snapped.
Alice gripped my hand. "It wasn't that we didn't love you Bella, we just hated your job" René soothed. "Don't lie to me! Do you think after all this time you can lie to me!" I shouted, glaring at them. "Are you seriously talking about lying here! You hypocrite, if it wasn't for you. We'd have a normal family. If it wasn't for you Natalie would still be alive" Charlie yelled. "That's not true! I didn't kill her those men did. And do you think I want to stay there being a spy! I was only doing it so I could provide for your family. Now I'm stuck doing it because I haven't done 10 years of service" I screamed at them.
"I think you should go now. She can't be any more stressed out" Carlisle objected, standing up. "Listen here you little bitch, we deserve any insurance money you have. We raised you" René hissed. "Leave. Now. Or I'm calling the police" Carlisle ordered.
As soon as they left, I burst down into tears. "Hey Belle! It's alright, they've gone" Alice whispered, gathering me into her arms. "Get Jasper here now" Carlisle told Esme. "Why? What about us?" Alice asked. "They've been through the same stuff together. They have a closer bond than anyone here can possibly have" Carlisle explained.
"I did kill her though! I did! Whatever I said was lies" I told them. "It isn't lies, you know you couldn't save her Isabelle. It wasn't your fault" Carlisle soothed. "But it was, she shouldn't have even been there" I muttered to him. "Belle, listen to me. It wasn't your fault. It was the people that came into your house and killed her. You can't be blamed, you were such a little girl" Carlisle whispered. "I WAS 15!" I yelled at him.
Jasper came running in, Emmett and Edward half a second behind him. "Belle" he gasped, replacing Carlisle at my side. "Jasper" I cried, latching onto him. "Sshhh" he whispered, stroking my hair. "Help me Jasper! Please, take it away!" I begged. I felt like I was being ripped apart emotionally and physically.
"What did she say Belle?" Emmett asked, sitting in front of me. "Natalie!" I told him, climbing into Jasper's lap. "Again, I swear, I'm going to talk to them" he cursed, getting up. "They also said that they wanted the insurance money that she was going to have, because they raised her apparently" Rosalie informed him. "Fucking bitches!" Emmett shouted, going over to the door. "No Emmett!" I warned, as he walked out the door. "I'll go after him, he's probably going to drive for a bit" Rosalie smiled, laying a comforting hand on my shoulder.
I nodded, burying my face into Jasper. "I'm so tired" I muttered to him quietly. "Come on, lets get some rest. Tomorrow things may be looking up" Jasper mumbled, supporting me. "Oh Jasper, you are so good for me. But I'm afraid even you can't convince me of anything good coming of this" I sighed, kissing his cheek.
J&B
JPOV
I moved the wrapped arm round my waist to the duvet. "Jazz... where you... going?" a mumble came from the bed. "No where, I'm just need to get some things. Stay in bed if you want" I whispered, kissing her head. "Kay" came the reply from a set of bushy hair.
I walked downstairs, planning to solve Bella's problem. I was greeted by Esme cooking breakfast and Emmett and Rosalie, heavily making out. "Please, I need eye surgery now" I moaned, watching amused as they sprung a part. "You're such a dick Jasper" Rosalie glared. "Yeah yeah whatever Rose" I waved off, kissing Esme's cheek.
"Are you having any breakfast today Jasper?" she asked, already pulling a plate out. "No, I've got some work doing today. But I shouldn't be more than an hour. Is Carlisle up?" I asked, thinking of a plan. "Yes he is just getting ready for work" she smiled.
I nodded and began to look for a set of keys. Honestly, we had 6 cars and you couldn't find a set of anyone's keys. Including mine! There was Carlisle's, Emmett's, Rosalie's, Edward's, Alice's and mine. Seriously, can no one put their things away without others moving them.
That was when Carlisle came down the stairs, twirling his keys around his finger. "Dad" I drawled, walking over to the stairs. "What do you want, Jasper?" he asked, an amused smile spread across his lips. "Can you drop me off at your work?" I requested, coming straight to the point.
As soon as I said this, Carlisle's eyes widen before narrowing. "Why?" he wondered, staring me down. "I just have to visit a friend there. It's nothing. I'll be done in 5 minutes" I reassured him, plastering a smile on to my face. "Okay but Jasper, any trouble and you'll have to pay the consequences" he warned. I nodded, beaming at him excitedly.
"Take that smile off your face Jasper. You'll scare little children" Rose snapped. I glared before grabbing her and messing up her perfect hair. "JASPER! I HATE YOU!" she screeched before stomping upstairs to fix it. "Jasper!" Esme rebuked, shaking her head at me. "She started it!" I protested, trying to pout. "I don't care. I'll finish it" she threatened, waving a spatula at me. "Yes Mom" I smirked, going to get ready.
"Jasper I mean it. Be aware of what you're saying to people. You have to take full responsibility for your actions" Carlisle told me. An image of Bella lying pale, and dying on the floor floated into my mind. "I already am!" I snapped, slamming the door.
I walked into the reception. It was clean, smart and very professional. Placards lined the walls of famous spies that had been a part of this cooperation. How did Bella work in a place like this? It was so clean cut! Nothing at all like Bella, no wonder she wanted to leave here.
"Jasper?" a voice from behind me said. I turned and came face to face with a young man, he had tight curly hair, pale freckled skin and a pair of thick framed glasses. He looked like he hadn't slept in a couple of days. "Yes?" I confirmed, watching him smile at me. "I'm Andrew, Bella's friend. It's nice to meet you" Andrew greeted, holding out a hand for me.
"Oh you're Andrew! It's a pleasure to meet you" I greeted back, shaking his hand. "Yeah, I've heard Bella's alright" Andrew nodded, heading to a bunch of lifts. "Yeah she's fine. I left her in bed this morning" I grinned, glad that Bella had a friend in this place. "What are you doing here if you don't mind me asking?" Andrew asked. "I'm visiting Mr Peterson, you don't know where his office is do you?" I wondered as I followed him into a lift. "Just follow me" Andrew reassured.
We reached the top floor. "You work on the top floor?" I muttered. "No I work below deck, much more peaceful. I'm the technical expert if you haven't figured it out. My computers are all in that area" Andrew informed me. "Why are you telling me all of this? I could be an impostor!" I wondered. "If you are an impostor. You'll be dead before you leave that room" Andrew smirked, nodding his head towards a door.
There was a golden placard on the door reading, Mr Peterson. I scoffed and knocked on the door before entering. I saw Mr Peterson sitting at his desk, filling out some papers. However he didn't seem to notice that his two bodyguards, now had their rifles pointing at my chest. But I certainly did.
"Ahh, Jasper, I was wondering when you would get round to seeing me" Mr Peterson said, still not looking up. "Yes it's been a bit busy lately, looking after Bella" I glared. Mr Peterson nodded before glancing at his guards. "It's perfectly fine, why don't you go and have a coffee break?" he suggested. They nodded and we were soon left alone.
"What is it you wanted to say? After all that's why you've asked Carlisle to bring you here" he stated. "I want you to retire Bella from the field!" I demanded, getting straight to the point. "You know very well I can't" Mr Peterson sighed. "Can't or won't?" I wondered.
"I do care for Bella, no matter what you think. I was there when she was just a little girl. She was an excellent spy. But when I saw the destruction that Gabriel had caused for her. I took her under my wing, have you not noticed that she gets let off from her comments?" he explained. "I thought it was because she was wild" I narrowed my eyes. "Yes she is" he chuckled, "but she is also very important to me. I was the first one there at the scene. I saved her from the fire. I recruited her and she has nearly died several times. For that I am sorry" he sighed.
"Then why can't she just go. If you care, then send her home" I objected. "I cannot support her if she retires. The money I give her will run out. You know this" he reminded me. "I'll still be working" I informed him. "You must get out of this life Jasper. The both of you. It is not safe for people so young" Mr Peterson nodded. I agreed with him but shrugged my shoulders. "Goodbye Jasper" he dismissed. I growled and turned to the door. Bella would never be released.
"Mr Hale wait. Here, this is her money from the mission. And a little extra as a thank you gift. It's also the letter of her resignation. I'm sorry she's had to go through this Jasper. For that is the gospel truth. I never wanted this" Mr Peterson muttered, passing me a letter. I stared up in wonder. "Thank you" I breathed, incredibly moved by this gesture. "Take care of her Jasper. I have over 200 agents at my use remember" he threatened. "Yes Sir" I smiled, running back home.
When I got home Bella was walking around. "Where have you been?" she frowned. "Don't worry" I muttered, pushing my lips to hers. "Jazz" she whimpered, eyes fluttering closed for half a second. "Come on" I urged, holding out a hand. She took it giggling. I smirked and pulled her upstairs, muttering filthily into her ear. Finally. Everything would be alright.