My Best Friends Father
Bella's been in love with Alice's father for years. Alice's father just might return those feelings. Will Alice's plan to bring them together work? Watch as they find each other and discover that there are no limits in love. All human, AU, AR
Disclaimer: SM owns Twilight.
Chapter 12
BPOV
I turned to the Major. Alice was trapped next to Jasper and I have the Major cornered, so to speak. "So, Major, why is it that Alice calls you 'the Major'?"
His face broke into a grin, "She hasn't told you yet?" He laughed, looking over at Alice with love in his eyes. She met his look and grinned back, having heard my question.
"Oh, just get it over with and tell her, Major. She'd have gotten it out of me sooner or later, what with her being my 'MQMSS' or whatever." She snickered at me.
"That's MQUMSS, Alice dear." We both laughed before I looked back to the Major.
He leaned back in his seat, getting comfortable. "Well Bella, it went something like this…"
"It was a dark and stormy night." He began in a creepy voice, then laughed. "Okay, it was actually a sunny Saturday morning, but hey, work with me here." I laughed; Alice just rolled her eyes at him.
"You probably know I'm a History major, working on my Masters Degree here at the…"
"Yeah, Alice tells me every chance she gets." I felt bad for interrupting him, but man, he could go on when you let him talk about school and his degree. While I normally was interested, right now I had a goal I was determined to reach. Finding out 'the story'.
"Alright, well I spend a lot of time at the local museums, especially The City Museum. There is a painting that I really like to visit." Before he could go on, Alice interrupted.
"Wait, I need to tell my side of the story before you tell any more. Or they won't understand." Alice hurried on. "It was a dark and stormy night…" She burst out laughing. "Sorry! I just couldn't resist. Okay, I was using my day off to run some errands, and generally relaxing. I saw a sign for a tour at The City Museum, 'Fashion through the Ages,' that looked fascinating." I nodded; that was definitely something Alice would want to see.
About half way through the tour, we entered the Civil War era; you wouldn't believe what they were forced to wear, those poor women." She shook her head. "Anyway, the tour guide stopped in front of the best looking man I'd ever seen." She looked at me, "dark blond hair that curled over his forehead, beautiful blue eyes, and a horrible jacket over a t-shirt and jeans that just…mmmm. One fine specimen of a man, standing right in front of me. Anyway, sorry dad," she glanced apologetically at Jasper. "So the tour guide introduced this gorgeous man, 'Everyone, I'd like you to meet the Major', she said."
The Major began telling the story again. "The most beautiful creature marched right over to me and shook my hand, 'Hi, I'm Alice'." Alice laughed at the memory. "I couldn't help but join the tour and follow this enchanting woman who was chattering at me nonstop. When the tour was over, I asked her to join me for lunch at a little place close to the museum. I knew if I didn't find a way to keep her with me, I'd lose her forever." Alice giggled, then took over the telling.
"I couldn't figure out how I was going to prolong my time at the museum, I'd finished the tour, and would have started through each display if he hadn't asked me to lunch."
"After lunch with Alice," the Major continued, "we walked over to the river walk and spent hours meandering into shops, and talking. We had dinner on the river walk."
Alice picked up the telling again, "The boats were lit up as they went up and down the river walk. When he proposed to me, he took me back and we took a ride down the river in one of the boats we'd seen. He asked me to marry him just as we passed the restaurant we'd had dinner at that first night. My man's a romantic, at heart." She grinned over at him.
The Major rolled his eyes, but winked at her. "That first night at dinner, I asked her if I could take her to dinner the next night. We exchanged cell numbers."
Alice started to blush sitting over next to Jasper, so I knew we were about to find out the good stuff. "So I gave him my number, and told him, 'I'd love for you to give me a call, Major."
The Major chuckled, "I would call her to make plans for dinner, but I finally told her I couldn't figure out why she'd been calling me Major all day. She looked at me really funnily and said, 'but the tour guide introduced you as The Major, at the museum today.'" The Major had a large smile aimed at Alice now. "I remembered that I'd been standing at my great-great-great grandfather's portrait, Major Whitlock. The portrait's known as 'The Major'. He was a Confederate officer in the Civil War when he died. I'm a descendent of his eldest son. He was actually the reason I was always so interested in Civil War History, through the stories of him that have been passed down through the generations."
"Sorry, anyway, back to the topic. Alice had thought the tour guide was introducing me as 'The Major'."
"And he let me call him Major ALL day long, without once correcting me!" Alice threw her hands into the air and blushed again, but smiled at the Major.
"It was cute. I liked it, baby. But then she wanted to know my real name."
"I practically had to drag it out of him, you'd think it was a horrible name, but it's absolutely normal." She shook her head at him, remembering.
"I liked you calling me Major, why fix something that's not broken. Alice wasn't having any of that though, so I finally had to break down and tell her." The Major looked at me now, "Hello I'm Peter Whitlock, how do you do Bella soon to be Brandon."
"He seemed to be so disappointed that I finally knew his name that when he picked me up for dinner the next evening, I greeted him as Major, and that's what I've called him since then."
I finally spoke up, "Then why didn't you want us to know his name?"
"Oh! I just wanted to annoy you." How very Alice of her. Jasper burst into laughter while I glared at my ex-best friend.
"Alright, love, come back over here." Jasper pushed Alice out of the seat and pulled me across the aisle and onto his lap. The kiss I gave him was meant to be quick but I was soon overwhelmed by him. Deepening the kiss and grasping his hair in my fingers I moaned softly before pulling back, moving into my seat.
Alice leaned forward, trying to catch my attention as I leaned my head against Jaspers shoulder. "Bella." She glanced up and down the isle between us, "Did you just see the flight attendant?"
I blushed a deep shade of red, "No, I was…slightly side tracked there for a minute, as you clearly saw, Alice." I rolled my eyes at her.
"Yeah, I really didn't need to see that, but anyway, the flight attendant just gave you the 'glare of death' while you were making out with my dad. She's been giving him the eye since we boarded, and you just clearly staked your claim on him. It was really fantastic to see her stomping by. Neither of you even noticed!"
"If you knew neither of us noticed, why'd you ask if I saw the flight attendant?"
"That was just a rhetorical question. What I really wanted to do was point out how you put her in her place, even if you didn't know you were doing it. Wait! She's coming back."
Jasper just shook his head at Alice, "Alice, you know the only woman I see is Isabella. It doesn't matter what any other woman does, I don't even notice them."
A few minutes later the flight attendant did indeed come back, practically cooing at Jasper. I leaned into his side, murmuring to him quietly, "I can't wait to get a ring on your finger."
He laughed and brought my hand up, kissing my ring finger. "I know exactly what you mean, love." He glanced up as the flight attendant passed our seats once again, holding up his hand slightly to get her attention. "Excuse me ma'am, would you please bring a drink for my fiancé and I to share? A coke perhaps. Thank you." She raised her eyebrow and looked from Jasper to me several times before leaving to get our drink in a huff.
"Man, I love you." I grinned up at him.
Just after she brought our drink the captain came over the speakers and announced that we were about to land and that all passengers were to return to their seats etc…
I'd missed the take off but the landing was kind of fun. We got off the plane and headed toward the baggage claim. We didn't have any luggage except our carry-on, but the hotel shuttle picked up guests there so that's where we headed.
The shuttle driver was a woman so it was my turn to glare at her when she ogled Jaspers butt. I stepped behind him to block her view; Jasper just snickered and pulled me into his lap as the shuttle left the airport.
The drive through the Vegas Strip was incredible. The hotels were magnificent, with lights and water fountains. The streets were teeming with people. It was too bad we were only here for one night. Our hotel looked like a palace. Once we'd all gotten off the shuttle I was glad I was wearing my favorite dress, I felt like I'd fit in with the Grecian wraparound dress. Jasper had chosen well.
Alice and I wandered the lobby while Jasper and the Major, hmm I still call him the Major, checked in. Jasper appeared before me while I was distracted by some characters that were headed into the hotels casino.
"Lets drop our bags off in our rooms; we'll meet in our room in 10 minutes." Jasper told Alice and the Major as he and I headed to the elevator.
He opened the door for me to enter first. Our room was beautiful, cream with gold and burgundy accents. I set my bag next to the king size bed and went to look out the window. I was reminded of looking out the window at the hotel before I moved in with Jasper. Telling Alice how much more I felt for Jasper than just lust. My need for him is a physical craving. I turned to see him watching me.
"Jasper, do you have any idea how much I love you?" I hoped he could see in my face exactly what he means to me. He walked over, pulling me to him.
"I know how much I love you, sweetheart." He kissed the top of my head.
"I once told Alice that I felt so much more than just desire for you. Which I'll admit is pretty strong." He chuckled at me. "I have a need for you, a physical craving to be near you, to hear your voice and smell the scent of your skin. I've never been as happy as I have the last few weeks."
"Ah baby, you've made my life brighter everyday you're with me. I have something for you, if you'll wear them for me." I watched as he took several small boxes from his carryon. He handed me the first, and I flipped the box open.
"Ohhh. It's gorgeous, Jasper. It matches my engagement ring, doesn't it?" I held up the beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace, the gems sparkled in the light, the design intricate and unique. "I've never seen anything like it; it's the most beautiful necklace I've ever seen. But Jasper, you really shouldn't have, you don't need to buy me things."
He ignored me and took it from my hands, gently laying it against my chest and clasping it under my hair. Instead of handing me the next box, he reached for my right hand and placed a matching bracelet on it. "Jasper, I've never seen anything more beautiful. I love them." I leaned into him, just needing to feel him against me. "I love you, Jasper. Thank you for the gifts."
As I studied my ring, I realized I hadn't had time to get a wedding band for Jasper. There was no way I was letting him wander around with out my ring on his finger, claiming him as my husband. "Jasper, I don't have a wedding band for you."
He pulled one last thing from his pocket, showing me the men's wedding band that matched my wedding set perfectly; with tiny sapphires and diamonds embedded in the gold, circling the ring.
"I know it's not tradition for the groom to get his own ring, but when I saw this one it seemed the perfect match to yours."
"I like that our rings match, that tells other women that you're mine." I moved onto his lap, pressed small kisses across his jaw, and nipped at his ear.
He practically sprang to his feet. "Let's gather up Alice and the Major so I can marry you."
Before we left the hotel lobby, Jasper told me he was going to stop and order champagne to be in our room when we returned. I thought it was a lovely gesture on his part. We all made our way out of the hotel and down the strip to a small wedding chapel that had a mostly respectable look about it.
We bought the full Monty, music, pictures and flowers, and the Elvis even threw in the video for half price. Yep, that's right, it wouldn't have seemed right if Elvis hadn't married us. This was the kind of thing we could pass down to our grandkids, if we ever had any. Alice would really have to get on the ball, since I was sure Jasper wouldn't be interested in having more children with me, not when he has a daughter my age. As much as I would love to have a baby, the thought of having a baby that isn't part of Jasper, doesn't interest me at all.
I focused back on Alice and the details we were handling before the small ceremony began. She seemed strangely preoccupied, glancing at the door of the chapel every few minutes. Only when I heard a familiar booming voice did I realize what Alice was up too.
"So! You thought you could get married with out us. Hmm?!" Emmett practically yelled as he pulled Rosalie through the door behind him.
I stood there, stunned just staring as the entire Cullen family filed into the chapel lobby.
Jasper was laughing and shaking hands with Carlisle. "What are you all doing here? Alice. I'm sure my daughter had something to do with it."
Carlisle smiled over at Alice and I, "Yes, we had to hit the ground running when she called telling us that you and Bella were getting married tonight and in Vegas! We couldn't let you do that with out your best friends with you could we?"
I was stunned, "But you flew all the way here? With no notice? How did you even know where to find us? What…I mean…how…I need to sit down."
Esme hugged me, explaining, "Jasper has been one of our best friends for years, and you are like a daughter to us Bella. Of course we jumped on a plane to get here in time. Alice has been calling and updating us as often as she could, and making sure you didn't begin the ceremony before we got here."
"Yeah, like we'd have let you live it down if you got married without us, your groomsmen, right Eddie?" Emmett punched Edward in the shoulder.
"Don't call me Eddie, idiot." He elbowed Emmett hard in the stomach, not even pausing before saying, "Anyway, jeez Bella, you guys don't mess around do you? It's a good thing Alice called since you guys snuck out in the middle of the night and tried to elope without us."
"I'm so sorry; it didn't even occur to me that you all would want to come with us. Jasper and I just decided that this would be perfect for us, called Alice and the Major, and hopped on the plane." I tried to continue to apologize but Esme wouldn't let me.
"Oh honey, no. We are excited and wanted to share it with you. We love you both and want this to be special."
"So now that we're here, the wedding can proceed." Emmett puffed his chest out in importance. "Yes, Jasper, I would love to be a groomsman…" he waited with his eyebrow raised.
Jasper laughed, "Emmett, Edward and Carlisle would you like to be groomsmen with the Major?"
"Actually…Jasper," I hesitated, not sure if I wanted to brave possible embarrassment and ask my question. He simply waited for me to continue. I turned to Carlisle. "Carlisle, I was wondering, since you have always been such a tremendous help to me, you were always there for me when I needed a shoulder, or in my case a bandage…" everyone laughed, "Well, you've always been more of a dad to me than my own father, so…" I looked over at Jasper, I can't believe how nervous I am, he winked and smiled at me, encouraging me to finish. I took a deep breath, chanting in my head, please say yes, please say yes, please say yes… "Carlisle would you walk me down the aisle?" I watched as a beautiful smile blossomed on his face.
"Oh Bella, I would be honored!" I laughed and Jasper grinned at me and winked again.
"Thank you Carlisle! Esme and Rosalie would you join Alice and be my bridesmaids?" I was sure Esme would, but I didn't know Rosalie that well, and wasn't sure if she would or not.
Surprisingly it was Rosalie that answered excitedly. "Absolutely, we'd love to, right Esme?"
"Of course Bella, I would love too."
Fifteen minutes later, flowers were ready, everyone was in place and we were ready to begin.
Alice handed me the flowers, they were surprisingly beautiful. We'd gotten to choose what kind we wanted, I'd picked daisies and red roses. Jasper had surrounded us in them when he proposed. I'd never look at them the same way. While I was choosing flowers, Jasper was picking the music.
I waited for the wedding march to begin, it was an ensemble of guitars, and was amazingly beautiful, it was perfect for us. Carlisle and I made our way down the aisle. I don't remember much of the ceremony, just the look in Jaspers eyes when I said "I do." Taking my fingers in his hand he slipped my ring on my finger, and then it was his turn. I'm glad we got the video, so I could always look back to see the look on his face when he pledged himself to me. My entire body heated up from the look he was giving me. His ring fit perfectly, I slid it onto his finger. I looked up at him, seeing the love that was shining in his eyes.
"I now pronounce you man and wife." Alice clapped, bouncing in place, waiting to hug us until after the ceremony.
"You may kiss the bride." Elvis sent us both a grin.
"I love you, Isabella Brandon."
I'm now married to this amazing man. "I love you, Jasper Brandon."
We moved together for our first kiss as husband and wife. I'm sure we could have happily stood there for a while, enjoying our first embrace as a married couple if Emmett hadn't given off a war cry and Alice hadn't started laughing.
We left the chapel and walked toward our hotel, hand in hand, a gaggle of our family and friends following closely behind us.
"Come on guys, let's go celebrate!" Alice began to dance around us.
Jasper looked at her as if she were crazy. "I just married the most beautiful woman in the world, and if you think we're going anywhere but too our room; you, my lovely daughter, are insane."
Emmett booming reply and laughter could be heard blocks away, "Now that's what I'm talking about!" He began singing "Let's talk about sex ba-by…"
I laughed as Rosalie smacked him on the back of the head. Oh yeah, she's perfect for him.
Jasper and I quietly snuck away from the crowd; I waved at Esme when I saw her watching us make our escape. She smiled and waved back, not giving away our secret. I grabbed Jaspers hand and pulled him through the hotel lobby, impatient to get to our room. In the elevator he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me hard against his chest. He leaned down and began pressing kisses to my neck and whispering in my ear.
"You look so sexy, wife." A soft hum left my throat.
"I've been looking forward to unwrapping you all evening, Isabella. I want to see your legs in the stockings I chose and the bra and panties snug against your skin. Baby, I can't wait to kiss your entire body." I know I was moaning and gasping for breath at his words.
"Jasper, I want to touch you so badly. Can't this elevator move any faster?!"
When the elevator doors opened on our floor, we almost ran to our room. Jasper slid his card key into the lock and pushed the door open. When we'd both entered the room, he swung me around and backed me up against the door. With me pressed against the closed door, he slowly slid his hands up my sides, while my hands roamed over his hard stomach and chest. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this man.
In a low sexy voice he growled in my ear, "You, my love, are wearing entirely too many clothes."
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