Here is the next one. I know I'm posting these up in good time but there is only a few more chapters for me to do this with then yall will be up to date with the writing which means not quick updates.
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Chapter 13: Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party
Eclipsed Moon was a really nice club downtown. It was also packed. There was a line all the way out the door and around the corner.
We walked up to the bouncer at the door and gave him our names. He looked through every name on the guest list until finally he found us and let us through the door.
The club was very modern with a dance floor on one side, a stage with a DJ playing Supermassive Black Hole by Muse, and on the far side of the club was the bar. The VIP section was closed off upstairs and that's where we met the happy couple.
"Hi guys!" Ben said as we approached.
"Congratulations!" I said as I was wrapped in a hug by Angela.
"Thank you."
"A club? This isn't something you do."
"Yeah, but I know one of the owners. Actually, so do you; it's Tanya Denali and her sisters. They co-own this place."
"It's amazing."
"It is, and they wanted to do the party free of charge. There's also this local guy that sings here. He comes up and sings acoustic every now and then for the VIP's on the stage there. That's why this room is closed off. And from what I hear, he's pretty good."
"Okay, I'll take your word for it."
"Is he cute?" Rosalie asked.
Angela nodded and looked at me.
"Okay, I get it. Thank you guys."
"When does he sing?"
"Soon. Oh, he's walking on stage now. Look!" Angela nodded to the man that sat on the stool in the middle of the stage, guitar in hand.
To say this guy was cute would be an understatement. He was drop dead gorgeous.
"Is he single?" Rosalie whispered to Angela as the guy picked the strings to make sure it was in tune.
"From the way the sisters were talking, yes. They said he owns his own business and does this for fun."
The guy had curly blond hair that you just wanted to run your hands through. What? Where did that come from? Get a grip on yourself Bella!
"So Bella, what do you think of him?" Rosalie asked
"He's cute."
"He's more than that!"
"Shh! He's starting his song!" Angela whispered
He strummed the keys and started singing a familiar tune.
The dawn is breaking
A light shining thru
You're barely waking
And I'm tangled up in you
I'm open, you're closed
Where I follow, you'll go
I worry I wont see your face
Light up again
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills my mind
I somehow find
You and I collide
His voice was beautiful. You could notice the slight southern drawl as he sang. I took my eyes away from him for a moment and looked around; all the single women were practically drooling over him. I had no chance, especially against that girl in front of the stage; she looked like a Spanish model.
I'm quiet you know
You make a first impression
I've found I'm scared to know
I'm always on your mind
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the stars refuse to shine
Out of the back you fall in time
I somehow find
You and I collide
"He's cute huh?" Rosalie whispered to me.
"Very."
"Go talk to him."
"No"
"Why?"
"Because I'm out of his league."
"You are not."
Don't stop here
I've lost my place
I'm close behind
"I am, Rosalie."
"How?"
"Do you see that girl at the stage?"
"Yeah?"
"That's probably his type; single, beautiful and with no attachments."
"Bella, you don't know that. She probably isn't his type and you may be."
I shrugged. I knew I was being judgmental but there was no reason I would be his type.
Even the best fall down sometimes
Even the wrong words seem to rhyme
Out of the doubt that fills your mind
You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide
You finally find
You and I collide
The crowd erupted in cheers and applause and he bowed and made for his exit. The model girl instantly jumped to his side.
"See," I told Rosalie.
We watched as she jumped to him and grabbed his arm, smiling and trying to kiss him, and we saw him pull away from her kiss and embrace and walk away.
"See," Rosalie said to me.
"I'm gonna go get a drink. Do you want something?"
Rosalie shook her head. "I'll meet you down there. I'm gonna say hi to Tanya and Kate."
I nodded and went downstairs to the bar. I ordered a Cosmopolitan and sat down on the stool. I glanced up and saw Jessica downing her tequila, glaring at Austin who was shamelessly flirting with the blond next to him.
Rosalie startled me when she came and sat down. She ordered her Appletini and looked to where I was.
"Poor girl."
"What?" I asked, startled.
"Jessica." She nodded her head towards where Jessica sat.
"Oh yeah. She's been shooting daggers at him since I sat down."
"So are you gonna talk to the cute singer?"
"No."
"Come on sweetie, you're single and hot. He'll be interested. Break out of your shell."
"This shell is to protect my heart and everything that goes with it. You just want to live vicariously through me."
"Guilty."
"I knew it."
Our laughter was interrupted when I felt someone lean in next to me. "Did it hurt?"
I turned and saw this blond spiky haired man with dark brown eyes. His eyes were a little glazed over.
"I'm sorry?" Behind me, I heard Rosalie snort and I reached back and hit her on her arm.
"Did it hurt?"
"Did what hurt?"
"When you fell from Heaven, because you must be an angel."
I stared at the guy for a couple of seconds and then turned to Rosalie who was trying, and failing, to contain her laughter. "I'll catch you later, angel," Rosalie said, laughing as she went.
I reluctantly turned back to the man. "Um, thanks. What's your name?"
"Mike."
"Hi Mike. That was flattering, but I'm currently unavailable." His face fell and I instantly felt bad. I need to make him feel better and I suddenly got the idea how. "Let me redirect you to someone who isn't. Do you see that girl across the bar?" I pointed to Jessica. He nodded. "Okay, her name is Jessica and I think she would love your company. Why don't you go and flatter her with some of your corny pick up lines? I'm sure she will appreciate them more than me."
I watched as he walked over to her and delivered one of his lines and instantly Jessica's face lit up. They clicked and I felt good about helping her.
I pulled out my phone and texted mom to check on Alicen.
She's fine; this isn't my first time taking care of kids on my own. Quit worrying and enjoy yourself. -Mom
I smiled and put my phone back into my purse. As I did I felt someone beside me.
"Howdy," said a deep, charming voice.
I turned and looked into gorgeous blue eyes. It was the singer, and my brain wasn't working to say anything back. I was instantly nervous and butterflies were fluttering in my stomach. "Hi," I squeaked and felt a blush creeping up my neck.
"So what line did he use?"
I cleared my throat so I wouldn't embarrass myself again. "Angel falling from heaven."
He smiled. "And that didn't work?"
"No, it made me laugh but he's not really my type."
"What is your type?"
"Actually I'm not sure."
He stopped talking and just stared at me. I felt self-conscious.
"I loved your performance. You have an amazing voice."
"Well thank ya."
"I heard you sing here often."
"Ask about me did ya?"
I blushed. "No, I-"
"It's okay. I would do the same if it was you on the stage. I sing here once or twice a month, just whenever. Do you sing?"
"In the shower."
"Are you any good?"
"I don't know. I never wanted to do it in front of people, it kind of freaks me out."
He chuckled. "So what's your name, darlin'?"
"Bella." I extended my hand.
He grasped my hand in his strong one and shook it. "Jasper."
"So tell me about yourself, Jasper."
"I was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and moved up here to the University to study business. After I graduated I set up my own music company and while it was in development I had to travel for some time. Now that Whitlock Music Industries has grown, I can settle down, so here I am, talking to this gorgeous, witty woman. What about you?"
"I've lived here my whole life. I went to college here and studied English. I write for a local paper and…" I drifted off. Here comes the usual deal breaker.
"And?"
"And I'm a single mom of a three year old."
"Really?"
"Yes." I looked down, expecting him to leave.
"Oh, was that the part where I run like hell? Sorry, I'm not that shallow or stupid. I'm too interested and I like kids. Is that who you were textin' earlier?"
I nodded. "What? Did you think I was texting my boyfriend?"
"Of course. You're too beautiful to be single; I guess I just got lucky."
"Me too." Then suddenly my bladder decided now was the time to get proactive. "Will you excuse me? I'll be right back."
"Yeah, I'll be here."
I ran to the bathroom and luckily there wasn't a long line. I got in and out quick. I walked back up to the bar where Jasper was and saw that Spanish model sitting on his lap.
"Jasper, baby, you don't mean that. Come on, let's get out of here."
"Maria!" He looked up and met my eyes and I quickly turned and ran to find Rosalie. The butterflies died and tears burned behind my eyes. It made no sense for me to feel or react that way but I did. I suddenly felt someone grab my hand and turned around to look at whoever it was.
"Bella? What are you doing?" Rosalie asked.
"Running," I said simply.
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RPOV
"Why are you running? He was hot."
"I know, and I also knew he was too good to be true."
"What are you talking about? He was interested and you two were cute together."
"Yeah, but the Spanish model girlfriend was all over him."
"And he tried to get her to leave; I was watching. Did you get scared?"
"Yes, because I was attracted and I kind of freaked myself out."
"Okay. Are you ready to leave?"
"Yes. I'm going to go say goodbye to Angela and Ben."
"Okay, meet us at the door. I'll go find Emmett."
We separated and I went to find my husband, only to find him talking to the hot singer. I walked up to them and put my arm around Emmett. "Hi honey, who's this?"
"Rosalie, this is my buddy Jasper. He was just telling me that he met this great girl and she disappeared when she saw his ex all over him."
"Oh, seeing that probably hurt her and freaked her out." They both gave me a weird look, "Um, how do you know each other?"
"College. He came to our wedding, which reminds me." He turned Jasper, "Dude, where did you go?"
"I met someone," Jasper smirked.
"Nice, my man!" He slapped Jasper on the back and I rolled my eyes and slapped him on the back of the head. "Ow, Rose."
A plan was forming in my head to get Jasper and Bella together. I had to help them get together or all would be lost. She really liked him, I could see it. "Emmett, it's time for us to leave. Why don't you two catch up tomorrow? Do you know the Italian restaurant in town, Jasper?"
He nodded.
"How about you meet us there at six?"
"Okay, I'll see y'all then."
"Alright! See you tomorrow!" I pulled Emmett with me and we walked toward the door.
"What's going on, Rose?" he asked.
"Bella wants to leave. She met someone she was attracted to and his ex was all over him when she got back from the bathroom and it freaked her out. Sound familiar?"
"Are you saying that she met Jasper?"
I nodded. "That great girl he was talking about was Bella."
"So I'm guessing she's coming tomorrow?"
"Of course, even if I have to drag her there myself."
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Jasper's here! Ya this was a little different but that's okay right?
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