Chapter .24.

I walked back into the kitchen, the test in one hand my other hand rested on my stomach. Emily looked up at me and smiled. I put the test on the table where she sat but I knew she didn't have to look at it to know, I could guess that the look on my face would be enough.

"I thought so." She said as she stood up and hugged me tight. I hugged her back not as tight as I could because I knew that would hurt her. When she pulled away she looked down at my stomach and smiled even brighter. "First you need to call Jasper and get him home, this isn't the kind of thing he should hear over the phone. Second get back to his house and tell his brother and sister, I'm sure they'll need to know. Third, congratulations, but good luck telling your parents, I'm guessing Charlie won't be very happy about this, but he'll stick with you, he's good like that." I nodded and picked up the stick.

"Thanks Emily, I'm lucky to have a great friend like you."

"Anytime Bella. Now you should call Jasper." I nodded and got out my phone. I speed dialled his number and waited. It rang. And rang. And rang. And then went to voicemail. I sighed and tried again. And again it rang out then went to voicemail.

"He's not picking up." She frowned.

"Well probably best to go tell Rosalie and Emmett, they can help you get hold of Jasper." I nodded. I knew she wasn't trying to get rid of me, she only wanted what was best for me so I put the test in my bag and made my way outside. I turned to Emily on the porch of her house and smiled.

"Thanks Emily."

"Anytime Bella." I got in my truck and waved as I drove away and then I made my way to Jaspers house. I kept trying Jaspers phone but it kept going to voicemail. I couldn't help but wonder if he was ignoring me but the mate bond kept telling me that he would never ignore me on purpose, something must be happening on his end.

Before I knew it I was back at Jaspers beautiful house and Emmett was bounding out the door grinning his head off. I smiled half-heartedly as I got out my truck, Emmett noticed and stopped before he pulled me into one of his bear hugs.

"What's wrong Bells?" He asked, worry colouring his tone.

"I need to get hold of Jasper but he isn't answering his phone, could you call Carlisle or Esme please." Emmett nodded and we walked into the house. Rosalie smiled up at me from her seat on the couch and then handed Emmett the house phone.

"Everything alright Bella?" She asked. I decided in that moment that I should tell them before they got hold of Jasper, so I took a deep breath.

"No, not really, I need to tell you something, before you call anyone." Emmett put the phone down for a second and they both gave me their undivided attention. "I'm pregnant." Rosalie openly gasped and Emmett looked completely stunned. I let it sink in for a minute but it was barely a few seconds later when I was being enveloped in a massive hug by Rosalie.

"Oh, Bella, I'm so happy for you congratulations, did you hear that Emmett, we're gonna have a niece or nephew, this is so exciting, a baby in the family finally, this is fantastic." She let go of me and clapped and for a second she reminded me of Alice, but almost instantly she was back to being Rosalie and she had a serious face on, with only a hint of a smile at the corner of her lips. "You're right, we need to get hold of Jasper, Em, pass me the phone please, it's probably better if I call." Emmett passed her the phone then hugged me, although he was a lot more gentle than usual.

"Congrats Bells, I'm happy for you and Jasper." I smiled at the gentle tone of his voice.

"Thanks Em." I watched as Rosalie entered the number and the phone started calling. The room was completely silent as we waited for the phone to be answered. We didn't have to wait long, after two rings the phone was answered and Carlisle's voice floated from the other end.

"Carlisle Cullen speaking."

"Carlisle, its Rosalie I need to speak to Jasper, it's an emergency." Her voice was urgent and I expected to hear Jasper's voice next but we didn't.

"I'm sorry Rosalie but it's not a good time." His voice was slightly sincere but I got the feeling that something was going on over there.

"Carlisle this is an emergency, about Bella, I need Jasper right now." Carlisle sighed on the other end and I could practically feel Rosalie getting impatient.

"Like I said Rosalie it isn't a good time, I could take a message-" Rosalie wasn't having that and her voice got angry.

"Look, I really don't care what is going on over there Carlisle, you either put Jasper on the phone or you're going to have a very angry family on your hands." She practically growled out the words as she spoke.

"Rosalie I'm afraid Jasper is preoccupied at the moment-"

"I don't care Carlisle, didn't you hear me this is about Bella and I'm sure Jazz would be pretty pissed if you weren't going to get him straight away." I smiled.

"Rosalie I'v-" He was interrupted again but this time it wasn't by anyone on our end.

"Carlisle you give Jasper that phone or I'm leaving." Esme voice was loud and clear on our side and I smiled knowing she was sticking up for me and Jasper.

"Esme please, you know-"

"I don't care Carlisle, this has to stop so I am stopping it." I grinned at the phone, silently thanking Esme, but my curiosity was peaking, what had to stop? Then I heard a voice on the other end that I didn't expect to hear any time soon.

"Carlisle as your first son I beg of you, for me, do not give Jasper the phone, Bella is not his concern, he is a liar and he always has been." I couldn't help it, I growled. Who the hell did Edward think he is stopping Jasper from answering my calls.

"You know nothing boy, Carlisle give me the phone, this is about my mate and you know it is killing me being away from her, please pass me the phone." I smiled, hearing Jasper's voice made me feel better about everything.

"Carlisle, ignore Edward, give Jasper the phone, please." Spoke Esme. I was so happy she was sticking up for Jasper.

"Carlisle if you care at all about this family you will ignore your manipulative first son and give Jasper the phone, how would you feel if someone was trying to keep Esme from you, huh?" Spoke Rosalie and I think that was the turning point for Carlisle, he sighed.

"I'm sorry Edward, but they are right." I heard Carlisle say before the phone was passed over and the most beautiful voice on this earth spoke.

"Hello? Rose, is everything okay? Is Bella alright?" He sounded so worried that I couldn't suppress a whimper at hearing it. Apparently he heard me whimper because when he spoke next (not leaving any time for Rose to speak) he sounded even more worried. "Bella? Are you there Darlin'? What's wrong? Are you alright? Talk to me Bella." Rosalie passed the phone over to me.

"Jasper, you have to get home it's really important and I don't want to tell you over the phone." He sighed and I smiled knowing he was relieved, if only slightly.

"I'm on my way, but first just tell me, you're alright aren't you? You're not hurt are you?" He still sounded worried but it wasn't as bad now and I was relieved knowing he would be home soon. I felt a little nudge from my stomach and I knew it was the baby recognising Jaspers voice.

"I'm not hurt but Jasper this is, it's so big and it's so unexpected, I really need you right now." I put my hands over my stomach and stroked the hard skin as I imagined him running his fingers through his hair and just that thought made me smile.

"Okay, I'll be home in less than twelve hours. I love you." I smiled and sighed happily, I was glad that he'd be home so soon.

"I love you too Jazz, be home soon."

"I will." And I hung up. I didn't want to hear what anyone else had to say I was just happy Jasper was coming home, and soon.

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