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Chapter 19 : Unexpected

I woke up in a state of complete happiness. I hadn't felt this way in… forever. I didn't feel this way with Edward or any of the other guys I had dated. Yes, I had loved Edward but loving Jasper was different, fulfilling I guess, and having it returned was beyond my biggest dreams.

Jasper's arm was around my waist and I could feel his breath on my neck, but I didn't want to open my eyes, I wanted to stay in this euphoria forever. But then I felt his lips on my neck and I knew I had to face the inevitable. We had lives to get back to and Rose was supposed to be coming over for lunch.

I turned towards him. "Good morning," I said drowsily.

He smiled and kissed my forehead. "Good mornin' darlin', sleep well?"

I smiled and nodded before glancing at the clock and groaning. Rosalie was gonna be here in a bit, which meant we had to get up, and I really didn't want to.

He sighed. "Come on honey, it's time to start the day."

I groaned and stretched. "I don't want to."

"Neither do I," he said as his arm tightened around my waist and he pulled me closer to him. I wrapped my arms around his neck to give him a chaste kiss which progressively grew to more. After a few minutes I pulled back gasping for breath and he started kissing down my neck to my chest.

I chuckled. "Easy there, cowboy. We need to get up, remember? Any more of that and we won't be leaving here any time soon."

"Promise?"

I laughed. "It's a statement of fact, but we do have to get up. Rosalie will be here in a little less than an hour."

"Then let's just lay here for ten minutes."

"Okay, ten minutes."

He turned to lay on his back but kept hold of me. I rested my head on his shoulder and looked at him. I watched as his face slowly grew serious, a crease in his brow forming from concentrating on something. Then he turned to look at me and his whole face transformed into something else, like adoration.

"What are you thinking about?" I whispered.

He smiled. "You."

"What about me?"

"Bella, I have had several relationships in my life, some women I've loved. But I have never felt anythin' close to what I feel about you. I can't even imagine what my life would be like without you now. I love you so much, to where I hate being away from you, and I'm excited to see you. My stomach gets butterflies, and my heart skips beats whenever I just look at you. I'm completely lost in you."

I smiled. "Me too. I love you, I have for a while now. Every time I think about you, I can't help but smile. You and Alicen are all I think about and I would love for you to meet her."

"I would love to."

We lay in bed for a few minutes until we finally decided to get up and dressed. While he was in the shower, I went into the kitchen to clean up the food that hadn't been eaten. After rinsing the last dish, I felt him behind me, then felt his arms snake around my waist.

"It's time for me to go darlin'."

I groaned. "I know, but I don't like it."

"Me neither. But have fun with Rosalie."

"Of course."

He took my hand and we walked to the door. Before he went, he turned and kissed me. "I'll call you later, okay?" he said when he pulled away.

I nodded. "Okay."

He smiled. "I love you."

I smiled in return. "I love you too."

It was amazing how just hearing him say those three little words meant so much. He left and I locked the door as I usually did. Rose had a key and she always used it to get in, so I went back to clean the bedroom a bit. After a while I heard a knock at the door.

"Coming!" I shouted from my room. Weird. I guessed Rose had forgotten her keys.

I called to Rose as I walked to open the door, "Hey did you forget your-" I stopped.

This wasn't Rose, and I couldn't do anything but stare open-mouthed at the person in front of me.

"Bella," he said.

I shut my mouth. "Edward, what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to talk to you. Can I come in?"

I stood in the doorway scrutinizing him until I finally stood aside and let him past. What the hell was he doing here?

"Thank you," he said.

We stood in the living room, me just staring at him while he tried to figure out what to say.

"You look good, Bella."

"Thanks," I whispered, still watching him.

He cleared his throat and looked around. "This place hasn't changed."

"What are you doing here, Edward?"

He looked down at his feet. "I wanted to apologize for how I acted and ask you to take me back."

Was he serious? "Edward, it's been three years. You walked out on me when I needed you most."

"I know and I'm sorry. I was stupid and I regret doing that. I should have stayed."

"But you didn't. You weren't there in the hospital when I lost my best friend and when my brother, your best friend had his kid. You didn't give a shit about anyone but yourself."

"I know."

"And I had a little girl to take care of, which I did. She's such a beautiful, smart child."

"She wasn't yours to take care of."

"In my eyes she was, and I'm glad I did. I have no regrets."

He looked at me and walked closer. "I'm sorry. Please give me another chance."

"I can't. I found someone else."

"Someone else?"

I smiled. "Yes."

"And you love him?" he asked, eyes narrowed.

"I do, with all my heart."

He pulled away and started pacing, his hand running through his hair.

I crossed my arms and raised my eyebrow at him. "Did you really think I would stay single all these years; that I would wait here for you?"

"I hoped maybe. Okay, yes, I did."

"Why the hell did you think that?" I asked, a little pissed that he thought I was that pathetic.

"Because you were a mom. Not many guys go for that. I wouldn't."

"Really, Edward? Are you that damn shallow?"

"Shallow?"

"Yes, shallow. Let me ask you this: how many women in these three years have you had?"

No answer.

"That many, huh? And you couldn't find anyone that you really wanted so you came back here? Is that it? Please, I'm not that pathetic."

"Bella. I'm sorry, I-"

"No, let me ask this: if you wouldn't go for a Mom, then why are you here?"

No answer.

"Edward, leave please."

"Bella-"

"No. Get out."

The door opened behind him and he turned to see Rosalie walk in. He shook his head and she stopped in her tracks.

"What the hell are you doing here, skip?" she asked incredulous.

"Skip?"

"Yes. Skip. You skipped out of town when you were needed most. Now why the hell are you here?"

"To talk to Bella."

"And we're done, so you can leave now," I said.

He turned to Rose. "Well, I see you have another bun in the oven. Congratulations."

"Bite me," she said. "You weren't here before. You can do the same now as you did then."

"Wow, I forgot how much I missed your sparkling personality. I see why my best friend loved you so much."

"He's not your best friend. Actually, he wants to kick your ass for what you did. Maybe I should call him; he'd be here real quick. I'll keep 911 on standby for after he's finished."

Edward's eyes widened. Then he looked at me.

"Get out and don't come back, or I will let my brother have his fun with you. And you would deserve it."

"Bella, I-"

"Out!"

He dropped his head and left.

Before Rose shut the door she called out, "Goodbye, skip." She shut the door and turned to me with a 'what the hell' look on her face.

"I don't even know," I said as I went back to my room to get my wallet.

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We went to my favorite Italian place in Port Angeles. Once we were at our table I asked, "What happened at the doctor's?"

She smiled. "Oh, I love it when you cut the crap."

I rolled my eyes and she laughed. "I'm five months along. We got to hear the heartbeat and we found out I'm having a girl."

"Oh my gosh, Rose, that's great!"

"Yeah, we haven't thought of a name but we want to tell everyone this weekend. We're having a party. You should invite Jasper."

"I will." I smiled.

Rose gasped. "I know that smile. What happened last night?"

"He told me he loved me."

"Bella, that's awesome!"

"I know, I'm so happy. Rose, I'm not even joking, he makes me feel whole. He's the real deal for me."

"So when is he meeting Alicen?"

"At the party along with everyone else."

She nodded.

"Hey Rose?"

"Hmm?"

"About Edward, he-"

"I know what he came over for. He finally realized what he did was wrong too late, Jasper won, end of story."

I nodded. "Thank you, sis."

"You're welcome. You have a big heart, sister of mine, to the point where you won't let your brother have fun beating the crap out of the guy who broke your heart."

"I know, but if he comes back, Emmett can have fun."

"I'll bring the camcorder. We could post it on YouTube."

We laughed as the waiter brought our food.

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I picked up Alicen from Esme's and the poor girl passed out by the time we headed for home, so I called Jasper.

He answered on the first ring, "Howdy darlin'."

"Hi cowboy, what are you doing?"

"Watching this new show I rented and waiting for your call."

I smiled. "What's the show?"

"Sons of Anarchy. We'll watch it later, it's pretty good."

"Okay."

"How was lunch with Rose?"

"It was good. She's having a party this weekend. Are you busy?"

"Nope, I'll be there."

"Good. I want you to meet Alicen."

"I'd be more than happy to."

I pulled into the drive and parked. "Okay, well, I just got home and Alicen's asleep so I'll talk to you tomorrow?"

"Of course. Goodnight darlin' I love you."

"I love you too babe, and goodnight."

When I hung up, I heard a voice from behind me. "He loves you?"

I jumped. "Alicen, I thought you were asleep."

"Nope."

"You're good."

"Mm-hmm. I get to meet him this weekend?"

"Yes, now let's get inside. You need to go to sleep for real."

She pouted. "Okay, lemme out of my seat and I'll go to bed, but I want Momma's letter read first."

"Deal, then straight to bed love, no playing."

She smiled, "'kay."

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