Dum dum dum! I'm back! Ola! Miss me? Sorry yeah. Was enjoying myself during the one week holiday, and it's Chinese New Year! Happy Chinese New Year to all of you, whether or not you're Chinese. Since i'm a Chinese, of course i celebrate it too! Even now, i'm still in the CNY mood, but still, i made myself to sit down and type this chapter out, even though i have no inspiration.

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Like what i replied to the dearest reviewers, i don't know how often i would update this story, because [A] I'm lost. Author's block. Imagination gone haywire. [B] Exam is coming in 2 or 3 weeks' time. [C] I've not done my homework yet. And they're piling up! [D] I seldom read fanfic nowadays, and usually i'm inspired by the stories i've read. So i'm sorry and i hope you guys still stay tuned eh! 5-6 more chapters to go yo!

Previously, on Vengeful Love. (imagine it like the one in Heroes)

"Fine. I won't give a damn care about you anymore, Bella. You are free to do whatever you want," Jasper yelled. He ran up to his room and slammed his door. If I were to be human, I would've cried by now.

"Bella, he does not mean that," Julianna comforted me.

"No. He meant every single word."

"He's just upset."

"And so do I. I'm tired now." I walked to my room and changed into a fresh pair of outfit. I laid on the bed and closed my eyes.

How long could I stand it? I knew Edward couldn't either, but he was managing it way better than me. Why? Why was I so fragile? Why couldn't I control my feelings better? Why do I have the feeling that I would ruin the mission, that I would ruin mine and other's happiness?

So many questions swirling around my head, but I had no answers to them.

The most important one was, why did I fall in love with Jasper?

[A few weeks later]

I never knew what Julianna had on that little mind of hers. Just days ago, the school announced that they would have the annual ball next month. And guess what happened during lunch that day?

[flaskback]

Sitting next to Edward yet again, with Alice next to him, I felt completely miserable. I mean, come on, when would this freaking mission end?

Oh yes I know the answer. It would end when Jasper finally realizes Alice is just using him. But, that would never happen. Know why? Jasper is just a stupid idiot who's oblivious to what's happening around him. Sometimes I even felt like giving him a smack on the back of his head.

Out of sudden, Julianna asked, "The ball is being held next month! So, who are you going with?"

Alice squealed and hugged Edward's neck, which took him, and everyone by surprise, "I'm going with Edward! Sibling's bonding time!"

Jasper raised an eyebrow at her. Seriously, sibling's bonding time? Edward shot an apologetic look at her, "But Alice, I'm going with Bella."

I laughed, "Oh never mind, I don't plan to go anyway. These legs of mine can't dance."

Julianna slapped my arms, "Shush, you're going no matter what. Hmm… Edward, you will go with Alice, while Jasper and Bella shall go together. Case closed."

Jasper and I said at the same time, "What?"

Then we looked at each other, "Don't copy me."

Realizing that we spoke at the same time, I huffed and walked away.

[end of flashback]

Really, sometimes, Julianna doesn't even know what she's thinking I bet. Is this what you call part of the mission? I think this might as well ruin it.

I sighed and gazed out the balcony into the dark night. No one was at home, only me and Jasper.

While I was enjoying the cool night breeze which could clear my mind up a little, someone wrapped a cloth around me. I screamed.

He covered my mouth, "Shh shh, it's me, Jasper." Then he turned me around.

I gasped, "Hey! What brings you here?"

He held up a CD, "Well, Julianna suggested that we should train your dancing skills so that you wouldn't fall during the ball. And she gave me this CD."

I rolled my eyes. "Julianna?"

He nodded, "Yep."

What is she up to now?

"Do you know what's in that CD?"

He looked at it and shook his head, "Nope.", emphasizing on the 'p'

Julianna, if there is anything in that CD, you're so dead. And I mean it.

"Alright, let's do it then. Give me the CD."

He handed the CD to me and I popped in the CD into the CD player. Bless me.

I placed the blanket on the bed and looked at him. "Would you like to dance, mi lady?"

I smiled and placed my hand on the hand he held out. A familiar tingling sensation coursed through my veins the moment our hands touched each other's.

He grinned and brought me nearer to him till our faces were inches apart. I took the opportunity to gaze into his blue orbs. I sighed inwardly. I miss all of these. I miss being so near to him. I miss everything about him.

Just then, the music started and we danced and swirled around my room.

"Isn't it great having you in my arms again?" he sighed in content.

Maybe this plan is working after all.

"Yeah. I miss you, Jazzy." I whispered.

"I miss you too, Bells." Then we fell into complete silence with the music playing in the background. However, this time, I loved the silence between us, it's not one of those tensed moments, but the peaceful ones.

You're in my arms
And all the world is calm
The music playing on for only two
So close together
And when I'm with you
So close to feeling alive

Whenever I'm near him, especially in his arms, I felt like whatever danger's out there is never important. I always felt safe with him by my side. I would feel calmness wash over me, but I think that's most likely got to do with his empathy power eh?

Feeling alive? Definitely…

A life goes by
Romantic dreams will stop
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
So close was waiting, waiting here with you
And now forever I know
All that I wanted to hold you
So close

My grasp on him tightened, knowing that once I let go, he would leave me alone again. Now, I knew that I wanted to hold him forever in my arms. I want the existence of 'us', not the 'friends' Bella and Jasper, but rather the 'soul mates' Bella and Jasper.

So close to reaching that famous happy end
Almost believing this was not pretend
And now you're beside me and look how far we've come
So far we are so close

We are really close to reaching the happily ever after in fairytales, aren't we? If only I realized the love I had for you earlier. If only Alice never appeared in our lives. Ever since you entered my life, we've matured together, fooled around together, and now we even argued. We've been through many ups and downs and look how far we've come? And yet, we're not together. Is it fate that set us apart?


How could I face the faceless days
If I should lose you now?

I buried my face into his chest and inhaled that intoxicating scent of his. I could never have enough of you. Now that I think of it, if I lose you to Alice, I could never live on. I know, people always say, if the person you love is happy, even if both of you aren't together, it's alright. But no! Even if you're happy, I won't be. I would forever blame myself for not knowing I loved you all this while. I would blame myself for not confessing.


We're so close
To reaching that famous happy end
And almost believing this was not pretend
Let's go on dreaming for we know we are
So close
So close
And still so far

A tear trickled down my cheeks. Can I bear this reality that we are so close, but still so far apart?

Can I continue dreaming that I've had you, but in reality, you're so far from my reach?

Can I stand watching you cuddling Alice in that room of yours?

Can I stand watching you being used by Alice?

Can I keep my mouth shut knowing that Alice's manipulating your love for her?

I shook my head and shouted "No! No! No! No! No! ..."

I pushed Jasper away and kneeled down on the floor. This is too much. Jasper had to know the truth. He can't be manipulated. Poor Jasper!

"I'm sorry, Edward." I whispered looking at the floor.

Jasper kneeled before me and held onto my shoulders, "Bells, Bells? Are you alright? Why are you apologizing to Edward? He's not even here."

I looked up at Jasper's worried look. He doesn't deserve this kind of treatment from Alice.

"Jazzy, can you promise me not to be mad at me?" I asked.

"Bells, are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes I am. Can you promise me?" He looked at me, confusion etched on his face.

"Err… If that is what you want, yes I promise. Now, can you tell me what's wrong?"

I shook my head, "Can you promise me that you would not interrupt me until I'm done with what I'm about to say?"

"Bells, you're starting to get onto my nerve."

I shook his shoulders, "Can you? Can you promise me?"

He held up his hands, "Okay, okay. I promise!"

I smiled and looked back onto the floor.

He sat, crossed leg in front of me and waited patiently.

"Remember those days when we always hang out together? Ian used to play pranks on both of us, but we got our revenge back again." Flashes of us laughing together appeared in my mind.

"We were always laughing and doing everything together."

He laughed, "Yeah I remember. It's you who changed my personality after all. Without you, I would still be the old Jasper Whitlock, one who never smiles, one who's always 'emo'."

I gave him a weak smile, and looked at the floor again, "I miss those times when there's always Bella and Jasper, or Jasper and Bella. Now, it's Jasper and Alice. I really do miss us being together."

He held my chin and made me look at him, "Bells, I miss those times too."

"If you do, then break up with Alice. And… And we can go to a place where there's no Cullen."

He raised his eyebrow at me, "Why would I break up with Alice? As if you would break up with Edward."

"Yes I would break up with him for old time's sake." I added internally, "Not like anything's going on between the two of us."

He laughed, "Bells, good one."

My face flushed red, "NO, I'm not joking. I mean it. You break up with Alice, I break up with Edward, then we can leave, all of us."

"Why would I break up with Alice? She's the one I've been looking for."

"No she's not. She's just lying to you. She's using you to get back on Edward. She wants to make Edward jealous."

"Don't be ridiculous, Bells. I'm an empath, I can know whether someone lies or not, moreover, I can know whether someone's love for me is true or not." Yeah right, you can't sense my love for you. But of course, I put up a shield against your power. But then again, you could've sensed it earlier, all those times. "And for goodness sake, Edward and her are siblings."

"No, they're not. They're couples! Edward got his feelings for me and for her mixed up. He's interested in my blood only, not me. Alice thought Edward and I would be together, so, she's using you to make Edward jealous."

"Bells, I've never interfered your relationship with Edward. So stop accusing Alice being the bad one. I'm sick of it, okay? She's my girlfriend, and I trust her feelings towards me. You never showed respect towards her and she's okay with it. She never complains. Now, you're saying that Alice's using me? Please! I know her better than you do."

I stood up, "No, I'm not accusing. Well, why not you go ask Julianna what Alice has on mind. She's a liar, you moron!"

He stood up, towering me, "Enough is enough. I'm tired of not having my best friend liking my girlfriend. I won't tolerate with any of these anymore, Bells. You know what? Edward is no better too. He can kill you anytime when you're in your human form. Your blood sings for him, and can't you see he's struggling to keep his control? One day, he will burst."

"We're talking about Alice now, not Edward. So what if I don't like your pixie girlfriend? She's stupid, she's an idiot, she's a slut, she's a fucking bitch."

He slapped me hard across my face, "Don't you dare to call her names like that."

I touched my cheeks which was red already, "You've never slapped me before. And now you're doing it just because of her?"

"Please, Isabella Marie Collin. You're a century old vampire for goodness sake. Grow up. Start showing respect to my girlfriend, please…" he pleaded.

"You know what? I will never ever show her respect. Not in my entire existence."

"Why not? It's just a simple favor I'm asking from you. A favor from your best friend."

I didn't know I was crying even more, "A simple favor? You call it a simple favor? It takes all my will to not pounce at her, to not shred her into pieces. And now you're calling me to respect her? I hate her! I despise her! Who's the cause of it? You! You! I hate her because I love you!"

He blinked hard, "What? You what?"

I gasped and covered my mouth. Shit, I so did not say that out loud. Damn it Bella. Screw it.

"I said I'm tired. Good night." I pushed him out of the room and locked the door. I slid down onto the floor and brought my knees up to my chest and cried harder than before.

He banged the door, "Bells, please, let me in! Please! I need to tell you something!"

"Go away! I don't want to listen to your voice anymore. Needless to say, you're going to tell me how wrong I am about Alice. I'm sorry, I don't have the time for all those nonsense."

"Please Bells."

I ignored his pleads and an hour later, when I've made no attempt to open the door for him, I heard footsteps going down the hallway. He's given up.

Why wouldn't he listen to me? Why wouldn't he believe me? Why? He trusts someone he's met for a few months more than someone he's known for eternity.

Jasper, why must you be so stupid?

Behold! *drums roll* Jasper's POV

Are you screaming now? I think this is the first time Jasper has his own POV right?

"….. I love you." she said.

I never heard it wrong because once she realized she's blurted out those words, she covered her mouth.

I've tried so hard to plead with her, so that she would open the door. I wanted so much to tell her my feelings for her all these while. I've been waiting forever for her to realize her feelings towards me.

When I thought she had feelings for Edward, I began to see Alice differently. But after a while, I realized I could never forget the connection I had with Bella.

I've decided, the next day, I'm going to call the mission off. Sorry Alice, you're on your own.

It was useless to talk to Bella right now. She's crying so hard and she's so fragile. I wanted so desperately to barge through that door and hug her, to comfort her, to make her calm. Looking at her so vulnerable just now made my heart ache.

Tomorrow, tomorrow I'm going to tell Bella the truth.

I closed my eyes and before I drifted off to sleep, I muttered, "Bella, I love you."

p.s. actually i wanted to stop here, but ah wells... I continued.

The next day...

Before I knew it, it was morning already. I yawned and take a quick bath to get myself ready for the big day ahead. If all goes well, it would be a huge turning point in my life.

My towel was hanging low on my hips as I was scanning through my wardrobe, deciding on which outfit Bella likes best on me.

Out of sudden, someone charged through the door. I turned and looked at Julianna who was panting heavily. "Julianna, don't you know how to knock before you come in? Please get out so that I can have some privacy here."

She smirked and whistled, "Nice body you have."

Then she smacked her forehead and mumbled under her breath something like, "…Not the time… Teasing him… She's… Plan… failed…All my fault…fixed."

What the hell, they don't make sense.

Julianna blurted something that made my whole world fall apart. "She's gone. Bella is gone. She left."

Which is a better cliffhanger? The part i actually wanted to stop at, or here?

I'm sorry it's a short chapter! Sorry sorry!

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LittleBells.