Chapter 19: Calm Before The Storm
The next morning I was awaken by the cool lips of my fiancé.
"Good morning my darlin' fiancé. It's time to wake up." I grumbled and tossed away from him. I was having such a lovely dream about last night that I didn't want to end.
"Bella?" I heard his sweet honey voice call.
"I don't want to wake up." I muttered shutting my eyes tight as if that would make my sweet dirty dream come back. I could hear him snickering to himself as he placed his cold hand on my bare back. I jumped from the cool electric shock and was immediately sitting upward with the pillow still clutched in my hands.
"I'm sorry babe but you gave me no other choice." He kissed my temple then whispered.
"Wouldn't you rather have the real macoy?" The images of last night flashed in my head and I immediately shivered. Jasper laughed.
"The family will be back in about an hour. I suggest you take a shower." I stood up realizing my nightgown was back on.
"Why don't you join me cowboy." I say leaning against the door frame of the bathroom trying to look seductive. Only I end up missing the frame and nearly fell but of course Jaspers arms were there to catch me.
"What am I going to do with you?" He asked as he placed kisses down my neck and pulling me towards him. I could already feel his hard member press against my abdomen and I let out a quiet moan. Before I knew it my clothes were ripped off and toss to the floor and Jasper was carrying me towards the shower stall.
"One hour is a mighty long time." He said softly.
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"Bella!" I heard a booming voice call as Jasper wrapped a towel around me.
"I'm not dressed Em give me a second." I call back. Jasper flitted into the closet and pulled out a pair of blue shorts and a grey deep v neck t-shirt. I look at him suspiciously as he gave me a crooked smile. I got dressed then walk out.
Emmett's eyes were wide like saucers and he had a sly grin on his face.
"Aww damn" Jasper mutters.
"Woohoo something sure went down in here last night. Bella got busy, Bella got busy." He taunted doing the cabbage patch. I try my hardest to keep a straight face but watching a man as big as Emmett doing the cabbage patch was definitely a youtube moment.
"Em grow up for once." Jasper said a bit annoyed.
"I got some words for you to but you're lucky Esme and Carlisle just pulled up. But don't worry this will continue." He said before dancing out the room singing.
"Japer and Bella sitting in a tree F. U- Owww Rose what did I tell- Owwww Damnit!"
"Serves your ass right." She muttered. She peaked in with a big grin on her face and mouths 'details' then flitters out the room. I groaned turning to Jasper who was already changing the sheets.
"Stupid vampires and there over sensitive noses." I mutter to afraid to see Carlisle and Esme's reaction.
"Don't worry babe all this shall pass." He says kissing my forehead then heading out the room with the sheets. I could hear my baby laughing down stairs and it immediately calms me and I found myself drifting towards him. When I reach downstairs I nearly jumped on her.
"Alice!" I scream launching myself to her. She held me tightly.
"Hey Bella have fun last night?" I pull away and gave her an 'I will kill you' look. She smiled apologetically.
"I just couldn't resist, but congratulations on the engagement Bella I'm so happy for you." She said brightly.
"Thanks Alice." Where's Bri?" I asked looking around.
"He's outside with Em talking." I took Aiden out the car seat and hug him tight.
"I missed you my little pumpkin." I whisper as he clung on to me. With his free hand he touched my arm and when I felt how much he missed me. I nearly cried.
If he missed me that much after not seeing me for a little over twelve hours, how would he feel when I'm changed and have to keep my distance from him?
"Penny for your thoughts Bella?" Alice asks bringing me out of my thoughts. I looked down at Aiden who was bouncing on my lap then back to Alice.
"Jasper wants to change me."
"Isn't that what you want?" She asked while tickling Aiden.
"Yes but with the blood lust I won't be able to be around Aiden. Alice I can't abandon him. He's very much aware of his surroundings and when he not-"She placed her hand on mine and smiled.
"Bella forget all you know about newborns. It wouldn't apply to you."
"What do you mean?"
"Bella your special. As a human you already have a gift to block any mental attack as well as having such a big heart. Don't you think that would pass over into your immortal life?" I was silent.
"I guess you're right."
"Of course I am" She squeaked. "And besides Jasper would never allow you to harm Aiden much less anyone else."
"Thank you so much Alice you have no idea how worried I've been."
"Don't worry." It was silent.
"Brian and I eloped." She said showing off a simple woven platinum band on her finger.
"Oh Alice congrats." I hugged her with one hand. Aiden sat quietly in my arms playing with my hair. Suddenly Alice's face dropped.
"What's wrong?" I asked noticing her emotions changing.
"It's nothing Bella." She lied.
"Alice I know you better than that. Is it a vision?" She looks down to the floor and shakes her head.
Whatever the vision was, it wasn't good.
"I keep getting visions of Brian in the woods stalking a blurred figure." I felt a spike of fear pulsate through me.
"Is that why you came home?" She nodded her head.
"I'm not going to let him out of my sight. This is supposed to be my happy ending and I'm focused on seeing it through."
"Oh Alice." I sat on her lap and hug her trying my best to comfort her.
"You will get your happy ending." I whisper. The door suddenly opens and in walks Edward with Brian behind him.
"Hello love." Edward greeted.
"Hey Edward." I said nervously wondering if he knew what transpired last night. Aiden began reaching for him and nearly jumped out of my lap. Edward grabbed him and kissed his cheek.
"Come on Bri lets go unpack." She said pulling him out the room quickly.
"Nice to see you Bella." He says before following his wife.
"Congratulations on the engagement." Edward says smiling while tossing Aiden in the air."
"Thanks Edward. " I replied. "How was he last night?"
"He was a bit fussy at first, he missed his parents." He says looking at me with a smile.
"Yea he just showed me how much he missed me." I said looking away.
"I take it Jasper told you his plans?" I nod my head.
"Alice says I won't have a problem with bloodlust…but still Aiden is very much aware of his surroundings. Things just wouldn't be the same."
"So don't change Bella." He whispers. I found myself getting upset. This was our problem when we were together.
"Edward I can't do that." I utter trying to mask my annoyance.
"Why not?"
"It wouldn't be fair to Jasper. I can't picture my life without him and I know he feels the same. "
"So you're doing this to make him happy?" He asked not wanting to believe it.
"I would have done the same for you." I nearly whispered.
"Bella-"
"My mind is made up Edward. End of discussion." I say getting up taking Aiden and walking out the kitchen. As I walk up the stairs I could hear a guitar playing. I follow the sound to find Jasper strumming the most beautiful melody. I took a seat on the bed and smiled at him. He looks up and begins to sing:
Lead me on girl if you must
Take my heart and my love
Take of me all that you want…
And if there's a thing that you need
Id give you the breath that I breathe
if ever you yearn for the love in me….
Whenever wherever whatever
Baby
Whenever wherever whatever
Wish you knew if I could
Be the one that you would
Love forever and a day, baby
And if there's a thing that you need
For you and your blood I would bleed
And if you ever yearn for the love in me…
Whenever wherever whatever……
Baby
Whenever wherever whatever
And if there's a thing that you need
I'd give you the rain
And if ever you yearn for the love in me
Whenever…
Wherever…
Whatever…Baby
Whenever wherever whatever
I was speechless. The song was so beautiful so simple but yet deep. Jasper looked up at me and smiled while Aiden cheered his daddy on clapping his tiny hands. We both laugh at his reaction.
"What did you think of that sweetheart?"
"It's beautiful Jasper." I say trying to hold back the tears in my eyes. He walked over to me and wiped the single tear that fell.
"I love you with every fiber of my being." He uttered in barley a whisper. Then kissed me before I could respond.
"I know" He whispers in my ear.
Aiden let out an annoyed little huff and we both laugh. We set him down on the floor and played with him. I couldn't help but want things to stay this way for an eternity. But the universe had a different idea.
"She's coming!" I heard Alice cry. It seemed to echo throughout the house. Jasper and I exchanged looks and rushed down to the living room where everyone was gathered around the terrified little pixie.
"Alice who's coming?" Esme asked timidly. Alice's eyes flashed to us.
"Maria and she won't be alone."
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P.S. The song Jasper sings is one of my favorites called "Whenever wherever whatever" by Maxwell. Let me know what you thought of it.