I'mm Bacccccccckkkk! And I have brought a Jasper and Alice story with me. I am actually pretty happy with this chapter.

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Quote- A kiss? The renunciation of a heart when one is no longer alone.

Scene- Alice goes on a trip to Paris leaving Jasper with a puzzle to solve.

POV- Jasper

It has been a long and hectic week. On Monday, Alice and Rosalie dragged Bella to Paris for a surprise shopping trip leaving me without the love of my existence. While Alice was gone I got a few things done. I was able to read a few books that I have recently purchased, and I also installed those extra closet shelves that Alice's claimed are important. I also was able to re-paint our room, hook up the new TV, change the light bulbs in the bathroom because Alice said, " The lighting in here gives her a bad complexion", fix a shifted shingle on the roof for Esme, Help Nessie hang up pictures in her room, help Emmett put in a shoe self for Rosalie, washed all the cars, helped Edward move the piano, and assisted Carlisle in organizing all of his patients files. The sad thing is that after I did all these things, it was only Tuesday.

The last three days I spent sadly awaiting my wives return. I miss her when she's gone. Back when it was just me traveling the world, I was broken. I never felt whole, and I was never happy. It was like a part of me was missing. But when I met Alice, that feeling of being torn in two was gone. I was able to feel something other than pain and sorrow. It's like Alice was the happy side of me. And when she leaves that sorrow and pain comes back. But I couldn't ever tell her how I feel. Because if I did so, she would never leave again. Now some people might like the idea of that. But I don't. If she were to stop leaving for those short days that she is gone, I would feel horrible. I wouldn't want to be the reason for her to stop doing the thing that she enjoys most. So that's why I put one of those smiles that Alice loves, and wish her a safe and fun shopping trip.

Alice and the others were expected to come home late Friday night. On Friday morning Alice sent me a text message. It said, " Solve this puzzle. What is the renunciation of the heart when one is no longer alone? Now, don't tell me the answer now. I want you to show me when I get home. I love you, Jasper. ~ Your wife."

What could that possibly mean? There were endless possibilities for the answer. It has to be something that I could be able to show her. So that crosses out anything that has to do with a beating heart. That's not something I will ever be able to conjure up. That also crosses out anything that has to be bought. Alice isn't a fan of store bought presents. She rather have a gift given out of love instead of money. Wait, love. What do I do when she comes back? When I am no longer alone? Think Jasper, think. When I am finally whole again I... smile? No, that is definitely not it. Wow, I am an idiot.

What would I do if I was no longer alone? Wait, I know this.

Later that evening I was sitting on the front porch awaiting my darling wife's return. The sun was beginning to set, leaving a orange tint to the surrounding woods. The twilight light made my skin give off a strange glow. The crickets and the fireflies made it a peaceful night. Its times like this that I am the most relaxed.

The quiet was interrupted by the low hum of Alice's Porsche coming down the driveway. Finally! I was about to go crazy from impatience. I want to show Alice the answer to the puzzle.

She parks the car and a mere second later she is in my arms.

" Well, Hello there my darling wife. How was your trip?"

" Hello my handsome husband. My trip was amazing. I got so many beautiful outfits. Later tonight I will show you some of the special things I got." she said as she wrapped her arms around my neck.

" I can't wait."

" Me either. Did you find out the answer to the puzzle?" she asked.

Picking up a load of her bags I said, " I think I might of. But let me take these up to our room first."

Alice opened up the door to our room and laughed. " Were you that bored? It looks like you did everything. New paint, a TV, and... wait." she opened the door to her closet. " Yes! Now I have more space to put my new things. Thanks, Jasper."

" You're welcome darling. But you don't have to act surprised. I know that you seen it all happening."

She gave me a smile and said, " Actually, I didn't. We all made a bet to not use our powers the entire trip. That also means that I didn't get to see if you got the answer to the puzzle right. I can't stand not knowing. Can you please tell me what you think it is?"

" Alright, my little impatient wife. Lets see if I got it right."

I walked over to Alice and pulled her into a hug. She began to frown and give of waves of sadness. I surprised her by tilting her head towards me and leaning in for a kiss. The feeling I got when our lips finally met amazed me. The taste of Alice's lips is so sweet, almost like candy. She smells like sunshine and oranges. Each and every kiss that we share sends a shock down my spin. We finally reconnected.

After a long week of not seeing each other, this was a perfect treat. My happiness was finally back and I was whole once again.

After a kiss long enough to make a human pass out, we pulled away. She jumped up and wrapped her legs around my waist. She was giving of waves of pure happiness and joy. She was happy to be home too.

" Was that the right answer?" I asked as I caught my breathe.

" That was more than right. That has got to be the best answer I have ever heard."

" As do I. What now, Darling? Would you like to show me some of the things you bought?"

She jumped down in excitement. " YES! You're going to love them. I even bought somethings for you. Come here." she pushed me down on the bed. "Sit here while I go change."

She laughed when I saluted her and said, " Yes Ma'am".

The rest of that night was spent enjoying the fine art of clothing. And Alice was right. I did love the special things that she bought, even though they didn't stay on to long.

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