Chapter sixteen
12TH December
I was hurriedly saying goodbye to Edward and Bella at the airport feeling the time slowly tick by until i was to climb onto the plane and head off to the long awaited holiday in Texas.
"Now you behave yourself young lady," Edward said firmly as he gave me a hug good bye.
"Ed if i talk to Bella and find out you're worrying Santa will not come," I said wagging a finger at him playfully, a cheeky smile appearing on my lips. Bella laughed and hugged me gently.
"You know what i said," Bella said with a grin, i rolled my eyes at her and nodded.
"You never stop reminding me!" I said with a laugh as i saw the confusion on Jaspers face.
"What you two talking about?" Jasper said frowning dubiously.
"Nothing!" We said in unison, Edward rolled his eyes taking Bella's hand. The announcement for our flight boarding sounded, giving us a ten minute warning and Jasper helped me to pick up my hand luggage and we waved goodbye to them and hurried off to board our plane.
"Slightly excited are we?" Jasper mused as we stood in the queue to board the plane, he watched me hopping around like an over excited child.
"MAYBE," I squealed handing our tickets over to the woman who smiled to us, her eyes lingering on Jasper too long for my liking. Jasper of course didn't notice her glance.
"Have a nice trip," She said twirling her hair around her finger eyeing him up like a piece of meat. I felt anger rise in the pit of my stomach, it was sickening the way she looked at him, dirty old woman. Jasper tugged me along by my sleeve up the stairs to the plane.
"What's the matter?" Jasper said as he led us to our seats, stowing our bags in the over head lockers. I sat down and laughed slightly.
"Did you not notice the way that woman looked at you?" I said as i let him take the window seat. He laughed gently and shook his head.
"I'm so used to it so much i hardly notice it now," He said softly and brushed the hair from my face, "Now buckle up!" I complied and fastened the belt across my waist only to have him tighten it till i was unable to move my hips at all.
"Ok, tad snug!" I said in a squeaky exaggerated voice.
"If we have to make an emergency landing i don't want you slipping out and flying down the plane, now read the emergency procedures," He said taking the leaflet from the pouch in the back of the seat in front and handed it to me.
"Sure thing DAD!" I said rolling my eyes at him. He just smiled and closed his eyes leaning back against the chair. I smirked slightly after a couple of minutes of watching him and leant over to his ear.
"You're forgetting to breathe," I whispered and then noticed his chest start to rise and fall.
The stewardesses where as bad if not worse than the woman at the air port. They would giggle and wave at Jasper every time they walked past which thankfully wasn't as often as they would have liked. I sighed and rested my head against Jaspers shoulder a content smile playing on my lips. I had been looking forward to this trip for weeks and we where finally on our way there. Jasper had managed to some how get our entire luggage, all eight suitcases onto the plane with out any trouble; i suspect an exchange of money was made to get them on the plane.
I looked up to Jasper who was smiling softly at me. My mouth was slightly open in awe of the angelic creature gazing at me, his soft mess of blond hair was ruffled and his eyes of liquid gold bore into mine. I forgot to breathe for a minute and when i finally managed to gasp a breath my angel began to laugh at me.
"And you complain about other people? Hypocrite," He muttered with a smirk.
"Egotistical git," I muttered knowing he could hear me when he pouted childishly and rested his head on top of mine. The screens folded down from the ceiling and the in flight movie started. Shrek. I grinned and smiled to Jasper sweetly.
"Can you get me some head phones please?" I said pulling the best puppy dog eyes i could muster, i loved this film. He looked at me for a minute before calling over a stewardess and buying us some head phones.
The flight was long, and when i say long i mean FOREVER. Well in my terms it felt like forever. When we finally landed in Houston it was dark but i wasn't sleepy. We made our way out into the airport and i had to do a double take, this place was HUGE! There where so many shops i swear we had landed in a mall not an airport.
"Welcome to Texas," Jasper said pushing the trolley with our cases on in front of him. I smiled as we walked out of the airport into the warm night air. There was a taxi waiting for us out side, a very large taxi. The man loaded our cases into the back while we buckled up.
The drive to Jasper's house didn't take that long and i was seriously glad, i was sick of travelling by now, but the travelling was worth it. We drove up the driveway as i couldn't help but smile Jasper's 'house' was well...large...and grand. Three stories high with white washed walls and a porch with a swinging chair. It really was something out of a story.
"Wow," I whispered as i stepped out the car. Jasper was paying the taxi driver but i saw his lips twitch into a smile. I skipped up the remaining drive way and up the few steps and waited by the door as the taxi driver drove off. Jasper disappeared and then reappeared seconds later with all eight suitcases neatly beside him.
"Welcome to my home," Jasper said opening the door and motioning for me to go in. I stepped inside and felt for the light switch, flicking it on.
I glanced around the entrance hall in amazement, the oak wood floor led to a large stair case. Doors around the entrance hall headed off to other rooms, probably as large as this one. I looked up to see an amazingly decorated high ceiling.
"I thought you said it was a house not a mansion," I said turning back to see Jasper leaning against the door smirking.
"Does it matter?" Jasper said walking forward, "Now for the tour," Grabbing my hand gently he pulled me through the doors leading off the entrance hall into the other rooms. They where, as i suspected, just as big and grand and full of antiques. It made me laugh inside because the 'house' was just like Jasper, big, grand and old.
Up the stair case and three doors to the left on the left hand side was my room. It was beautiful, pale green walls with floral bed covers on the large four poster bed with pale green drapes. On the far side was double doors leading out onto a balcony. My cases where at the end of the bed waiting to be unpacked.
"My room is across the hall, your bathroom is through there," He said pointing to another door leading off from my room, "I'm going hunting now so feel free to explore," He kissed me on the forehead and left.
I strolled around my room inspecting every inch of it. Jasper had good taste but i had a feeling it may have been Alice's decorating which made everything seem very surreal. I sighed slightly and sent my dad a text saying we had arrived safely and then sent one to Bella. I grabbed some clean clothes from my case and decided to inspect the house.
I headed out of my room into the corridor and walked into Jaspers room. His room was large and white with a slightly mauled four poster bed in the centre. There where chunks missing from the wood along with scratches. I shivered slightly remembering that Jasper had been married. I turned away from the bed and walked over to the far wall were there where framed pictures. I lifted one down to see it was a wedding photo, a black and white photo of Jasper holding Alice, the other cullens where smiling in the back ground. I quickly put the photo back and turned around and exited the room.
"Well that was weird," I muttered feeling slightly shaken. I took a deep breath and headed down stairs. Jasper must not have been here since Alice left because there where her pictures everywhere. I felt my heart give slightly as i suddenly thought whether they where actually divorced or if they needed to even get divorced. He said she just left and they did get married in what, the fifties? So did they just ignore it or what? I sighed slightly and headed into the kitchen hungry. Rosalie and Bella obviously weren't worried about Jasper's marital status but it would feel wrong if he was still married and i where to start dating him. It would be cheating wouldn't it?
I pulled open the fridge door, finally finding something modern in this old house, surprised to find it full of stuff in date! I pulled out a chocolate cheese cake and helped myself to a large slice, i mean i am the only one able to eat it so why would he mind. Comfort eating, an amazing thing! I pulled out a chair at the large oak table and sat down about to take a bite. THIS COULD BE A SWEET DREAM OR A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT MARE! Blared my phone, i grabbed it and answered.
"Hello Bella," I said trying to sound as enthusiastic as i was earlier.
"Hey! Whats up? Bad flight," She said seeming worried.
"Flight was fine, Jasper's out hunting and i'm left in a house full of pictures of Alice," I said plainly.
"Oh..." She said simply.
"Yeah eating cheese cake whilst being stared at by one of their numerous wedding photos is slightly unnerving i must admit," I said with a sigh.
"I never thought about that, he hasn't been anywhere since she left so i guess he never thought about there," Bella said thoughtfully, "Knowing Jaz they'll most likely be gone by the morning and anyway they'll definitely be gone when Charlotte and Peter get there, they're not the biggest Fans of Alice," I laughed slightly.
"What is Peter and Charlotte like anyway?" I said munching on my cheese cake.
"I've only met them once and they kept themselves to themselves, they seemed nice enough. The situation wasn't the best one to be meeting people and they are Jasper's friends so they'll most likely be more talkative so i wouldn't worry too much!" Bella said with a chuckle. I heard a door open and close.
"Jasper's back so i better go! Talk to you soon Bells!" I said feeling more relaxed.
"Bye!" Bella said before i ended the call and turned around smiling to see Jasper leaning in the doorway.
"Hungry where you?" Jasper said glancing to the plate before sitting next to me.
"Possibly," I said smiling to him. Jasper looked around and sighed.
"Been a while since i came here," He said glancing at the picture i had been looking at and cringed, "Looks like i need a clear out," He frowned and looked away. I rested a hand on his arm gently and smiled.
"You got a tv around here somewhere? I fancy watching a film?" I said hoping to get his mind off of Alice. He smiled to me and whipped me out of my chair, slinging me over his shoulder.
"JASPER!" I shouted laughing as he carried me out of the kitchen and into another room.
This room was full of large comfy sofas gathered around a large flat screen television. Jasper dropped me gently down onto the largest sofa and stuck on my favourite, Dracula: dead and loving it. I watched as Jasper sat down next to me and i took the opportunity to snuggle up against him, resting my head against his chest. He smiled and wrapped his arms around me holding me close and i was happy, honestly happy sitting here in his arms. The film started and before i knew it i was falling asleep.
13th December
I awoke the next morning to blaring sun shine in my own room. I yawned and slipped out of bed and looked out the window. The view was beautiful but i didn't spend long admiring it, i grabbed some clothes and my wash kit, shower and all that stuff before heading down stairs. Jasper was no where to be seen so i helped myself to breakfast. I searched the cupboards for a bowl and spoon before having cheerios and milk. After i finished i headed out the open back door and headed up onto the grass.
I froze. Standing in the middle of the lawn was the most beautiful thing i have ever seen. Sparkling like a million diamonds in the most dazzling light was my angelic creature of mystery. Shirtless and sparkling jasper turned to me, i stumbled over to him arms reaching out to touch him. I pressed my warm palms against his marble dazzling chest and smiled up to him.
"This is why you don't go into the sun?" I said pressing my forehead against his cool shoulder.
"I think it would cause a scene if we all started to sparkle," He said taking my small hands in his cold ones.
"Yes but you made it sound like something bad would happen," I said and then grinned, "Like you'd start to smoke or something," He laughed gently.
"This is not a film..." He said with a smile, "We can never go into public in the sun with skin showing, never...the Volturi would kill us if we did," I nodded slowly.
"You look beautiful though," I muttered absentmindedly as i ran a hand down his chest.
"And so do you," He said using a single finger to tilt my head up to look at him before lowering his head to place a single sweet kiss on my lips before stepping back with a smile.