You all get a special treat of another chapter! The songs for this are "Breathing" by Lifehouse, "Flat On the Floor" by Nickelback, "Fully Alive" acoustic version by Flyleaf. I know I ask to much but I would love to have some review. Again I don't own these lovely people but they are enjoying the ride I am taking them on.
RPOV/TUESDAY
I rolled over and went to snuggle up to Emmett but he was no were to be found. At least he let me sleep in as it was past 11am. I rolled out of bed and grabbed my robe. Even when we traveled I wore lingerie. Emmett told me it made him feel like home no matter where we were. Also he told me that it gave him easy access to my body. I loved the big lug but sometimes his mind spent way to much time in the gutter. Hell I admit we both loved being in the gutter. The things that boy could do sent me over the edge all the time. I did not hear the shower running nor the TV on when I went into the living room.
I went to call the front desk downstairs when I heard the noises next door. I did not pay attention until I realized that it was in Edward's and Jasper's room. The noises were getting louder and the picture in the bedroom fell off the wall. I ran over to the door swung it open and saw their door wide open. Before I even got there I could hear yelling and things being thrown. I ran into the room and just stood there at the site before me.
Edward was on top of Emmett and punching him. Over and over again his fists went into Emmett's chest. Jasper was in a heap in the corner with a bloody nose. He just looked at me with relief. What the hell was he relieved at? My husband was getting this shit beat of him by his brother. I went over to help Jasper and he shook his head
"Help Edward, Emmett is ok. You know he is not hurting him." He wiped his nose again on his shirt and got up amidst the broken furniture.
I turned around to see what I could do. He kept hitting and hitting Emmett's chest. The tears were running down his face. Just what exactly happened when I was sleeping this morning? I saw on the bar a fresh ice bucket full. I grabbed it and threw it in Edward's face. It shocked him out of his trance and he stopped coming again at Emmett. He rolled up into a ball and just was silent.
"What the hell happened? I don't understand brothers turning on brothers! Someone explain this to me before I do some damage!" I was screaming at this point.
Emmett rolled over on to his stomach and slowly got up off the floor. He went to put his arms around me but I shook my head no at him. He walked over to Jasper and helped him up. He grabbed a towel off the bar and put some ice in it from what was left on the floor.
"Rosalie I told Edward that you know what happened. Edward did not take it so well. He lunged at me and hit Jasper with his elbow. He needed to know what I said to you. I want my brother back and I want him to join the family like he once did. " he had tears in his eyes. He sat down on the couch next to Edward who was on the floor and Jasper joined them.
The next thing we all heard was a primordial cry come out from Edward's chest. I have never heard anything like it. I took him in my arms and just let him cry. I felt my husband's hand caressing my hair and Jasper's hand on my back. We were all there this time to see him fall apart. He cried until his body could shed tears no more. The tense body I felt earlier was slowly releasing into a relaxed state. He carefully pushed me off and just sat there looking at us.
Emmett started belly laughing and Jasper joined him. I didn't find this one bit funny. Brothers knocking the crap out of each other was not my idea of fun.
"Good to have you back brother. We all missed you." Emmett said quietly and Jasper nodded with him.
"Remind me never to piss you off again. You have some great right hooks and a lethal elbow." By this time Jasper was rolling on the floor when Emmett said this.
"Let me explain Rosalie please. I meant no harm to my brothers. When Emmett told me that he explained to you what happened I just lost it. I have held in my emotions and kept them private for so long that I just blew. I should have told you about her years ago. I have watched you through the years with my brother. The love you two share with each other just hurt me more Now Jasper has found someone and my heart just burns again. Can you ever forgive me for treating you like a second class citizen instead of my sister. I promise to be the best brother I can be." he looked at me with those green eyes of his. His hand went through his hair and tousled it even more.
"Edward I forgave you the minute Emmett told me. The pain you have to endure all these years. Seeing Emmett and I together all the time how did you do it? No wonder you were such a pompous ass to me. You were hurting inside. You had what we had but lost it. I am so sorry Edward. Can we start over please. I want both my brothers not just one. I will forgive you if you forgive me." I hugged him as tight as I could. This was the beginning to a new start for all of us. We would all start to live for Edward. He deserved to have some happiness.
We all got up and started laughing. The manager was standing there looking at us all. He was pissed off that this happened in his hotel. Jasper went over to sooth things. The rest of us started to at least clean up a little. The room looked like a tornado hit it. We heard the door close and Jasper come back to us.
"I told him that it was a misunderstanding and the bill would be paid in full plus extra for the inconvience we all caused. " he sat down on the couch and started laughing again.
Emmett put his hands around my waste and kissed me on my head. He nuzzled into my neck and then realized what I was wearing. He grabbed a blanket off the couch and put it around me. We all started to laugh again. We all had a welcomed moment but he did not want my brothers ogling me in my underwear.
"We better get packed up, get the bill paid and get to the plane. I am sure Mom and Dad are going to be pissed about this. If we miss this meeting it will add even more fuel to the fire." he went off to pack.
Edward followed him and we went to our room.
We packed in silence. He would glance my way or pinch my ass. He was playful that way but he loved me more than life. I loved him more than everything and finally I could love his brother too. Edward had been in pain far to long and now it was time for him to live. We joined the boys downstairs and Jasper paid the bill with more than enough to cover everything. Edward was usually the money man of the family but Jasper was the one to smooth things over in rough times.
We all climbed into the limo as the driver put the bags in the trunk. We headed for the hangar to take the jet to Tennessee. We had work to do before the holiday set in. Emmett helped me into my seat and joined me in the one next to me. Jasper and Edward followed laughing together as they buckled their seats. It was nice to hear laughter on the plane. It was usually the three of us bantering on with Edward sulking in the corner. This trip would be different and would ever be blazed into my brain.
Stacey our beloved caretaker and friend for this flight came out to see how things were. She just raised her eyebrows when Edward greeted her with a smile. I just nodded to her and she went back to her seat for take off.
Just like always the take off was smooth and calm. Stacey came out with some lunch and drinks. At least she knew what we all wanted. She was starting to head back to her seat when Edward asked her to join us. She took a seat and Emmett handed her food.
"Stacey being you with the girls on the flight out can you tell us how it went? Was everything ok?" he asked if he cared about them. Maybe his heart was finally thawing.
"The girls were very nice. They were both in awe that the jet was for them. When they both got on they explored and then fell asleep. Angela is a sound sleeper but Bell talks in her sleep. I could tell she was nervous cause all she did was say things about the competition. I made them dinner and Bella would not hear of me not joining them so I did. She is a stubborn one but very sweet. Something sad in her too but I never did find out why. Early that morning when I was fixing breakfast I noticed that she was up on her lap top. She made small talk and just mentioned she was a on a chat board. I know the one she was on I met my last boyfriend on there. I told her to be careful and she simply replied she had no time in her life for some man's crap. She had a business to get up off the ground and running full force. I have to give it to her she knows what she wants. By the way how did they do in the competition?"
"Bella took first place! I don't know who was more in shock her or us. She was just brilliant. We took her out to celebrate. They should be home soon." I told her while sitting in Emmett's lap finishing lunch.
I heard a groan and looked over to Edward looking really green. His had his head in his lap and just sat there. I walked over to him and took his hands into mine.
"Edward what is wrong please tell me. I want to help." I looked at him with my sister eyes.
"I have been such an ass to so many people. How am I ever to make amends with everyone." he groaned again.
"Edward just start with one person at a time. They will see what is inside you and the real Edward. You have shown me the real you and I am liking what I see. I just wish you had dealt with all of this sooner. If I had known I could have helped. I may not be your blood sister but I am your sister. I want to help you just like the rest of the family" I got up and walked back over to Emmett. He kissed my head and snuggled me deeper into his lap. Jasper just laughed as he noticed how randy his brother was getting. I turned to him and smiled.
"Em I love you with all my heart but after all that is happened I am not going to bed with you. I will make it up to you when we get home ok? Let's us at least try not to be sex bunnies in front of your brothers and Stacey." he put his hands down when he said that and we all started laughing.
He put his lips to my ear and whispered," I will make sure you keep your promise and you better get lots of sleep before that night. The things I am going to do to you will make you melt."
I felt shivers go up and down my body. Even him talking to me did me in. Little did he know the things I would do to him when we got home would make him puddle at my feet.
We finished eating and went over the plans for the site we were going to see. Stacey had gone back to her seat. We got through all the work we had and settled into playing poker. I whipped the boys after a few games. Jasper gave up and went to grab some sleep and Edward went to his computer. Finally things were they way they should have been years ago. Edward was no way healed but it was a beginning.
Emmett and I went to curl up on the big bed. Today had been emotional for all us. I for one just wanted to be held. Something sweet and wonderful nothing sexual about it. He laid down in the bed and held his arms out for me. I crawled in and kissed him passionately and we both went into sleep.
BPOV/WENSDAY
It was after 10am and I was groggy this morning. I think all the excitement and emotions finally got to me from the weekend. Last night just topped it though. Who would have thought my dad would have started something for me. I did not need the car but I loved it cause it was from him. The letter meant more to me that any object in my life. Seeing my mom's delicate hand writing brought back memories of the recipe cards we did together. I rolled out of bed and went to take a shower. I washed and scrubbed the tears from my body. I dressed comfortably as today was shopping day for the party. I still had to see if Alice had created a guest list. I walked out of my room and noticed that Alice was not in her room. I went down to make some toast and have a cup of much needed coffee.
I smelt the coffee as I came down the stairs. There was Alice at our dining room table talking a mile a minute. Her fingers were moving faster than her mouth over her keyboard. I looked at her and she held her hand to me. She needed me to stay and I was hoping she would have final numbers for the party we were throwing. Ok I came up with the idea but Alice was the brain behind it. I was just there to provide the food just like always. I just wanted to make sure that we thanked everyone we could. I poured myself a cup of coffee and put the bread in the toaster. She kept talking and typing as I waited for my toast. I grabbed it spread some butter on it and grabbed my coffee. I sat down in the one chair that was not covered in party books and whatnot. She hung up her cell and stopped typing long enough to look at me.
"Can I ask how long you have been up? How much coffee have you had?" I giggled at her while taking a bite.
"Bella I have been up since before 6 this morning. As for coffee I gave up and started drinking Red Bull. Here is the final tally for the party. We are at 50 people but more are calling in every minute. I started calling and emailing a little after 8am. Everyone will be there. I called Cullen Construction cause the rest are still on their trip. Rosalie's phone did not work so I left a message. I talked to Esme and she so wants to meet us all. Both her and Carlisle. As for Mr. Xavier will be there but not his partner. He is sick but sends his regards to us both." she rambled on and on. She was not bouncing she was humming.
"Alice please get some food. I am afraid you are going to blast off into space with everything running in your veins. I will make enough food for 75. That should be plenty. I am going to give a call to Ben and Angela. From the list you gave me we have shopping to do. Have you seen the van Ben bought for the business? I hope he did ok I was worried about that. Do we have to order chairs or tables or anything else we will need?" I held her hand and felt it shaking. I handed her a piece of my toast and made her eat it. She stuck her tongue out at me before she took a bite.
"I have a list of whole sale stores to visit. I want the best for the decorations. I checked the boxes upstairs and there is some stuff but I want to add to it. As for the van yes Ben did a great job. The logo will be put on tomorrow. Our business cards and what not will be ready tomorrow too. We can do that after the holiday. As for ordering stuff did you check the basement. I am glad we are throwing this party cause Mr. Xavier left enough tables and chairs for us for a lifetime. I know we did not plan a theme but how about a picnic theme? Though I want to order beer, wine and the best champagne for it. We have celebrating to do!" She jumped out of her chair, grabbed her keys and waved to me as she went out the front door.
I just shook my head as I thought I really wonder what Jasper thinks he is getting into. I don't know when she did all the arrangements but I was glad I did not have to worry about them. I also made a note not to buy Red Bull for her. I put my plate in the sink and rinsed my cup. I flipped my cell open and rang Angela. I think I interrupted something cause I heard giggling as she answered. I told them to meet me in the kitchen in 15. We had a lot of work to do and we needed to get it done. The next thing I heard was the phone falling and her telling Ben "no and stop that we have work to do" I just giggled and shut my phone.
I locked the front door and walked over to the main house. The room was empty but I was soon joined by my sex fiend friends. Ben sauntered in with a goofy grin on his face and Angela was all goo goo eyes at him. I just rolled my eyes at them and showed them the list.
I locked the door and followed them out to the white van that was in front of us. It was perfect and I smiled at him to show that he did well. We all got in and headed off to the whole sale store that we now belonged too. You had to have a business to be a member. This place carried everything from hot dogs to specialty items. We spent hours getting everything we needed. I don't know how we made it all fit but we did.
It took us another hour to get everything brought into the kitchen and unpacked. All the meat was put into the freezer for now. We had a couple of days till that was needed. Angela came up with a brilliant idea to cook the potatoes and pasta now. All we would have to do is mix the salads later. We spent the next few hours cutting and cooking.
"Alice waved good-bye to us at the window this morning. I noticed her new car. When did that all happen?" she was cutting the final pound of potatoes and Ben was draining the last of the pasta.
"We got a surprise last night. Her parents bought her a new car. I got one too but not from them. My dad built it and they finished it for me." I tried to hold back the tears. I was going to be happy about this. She looked at me with her mouth in an o shape. She smiled at me because she knew my history.
"So now I have two cars. I cant drive them both so I am going to give you and Ben my old one. I have the papers at the coach house. All you need to do is change the title and whatever else you need let me know I will cover it. I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done." she hugged me and turned around to hug Ben. They were both happy. Now they did not have to rely on the bus system or us to get them around. I am sure in the down time we all were going to have they were not going to be around much. The look in both of their eyes told me that they had plans for the car.
I noticed it was past dinner as we cleaned up the remaining dishes. I threw the car keys at them and told them to enjoy themselves. I have never seen two people move so fast. My poor little car did not know what it was getting into. The back seat was going to see more action that it ever did from me. I locked the door and went back to the coach house. I walked in and noticed all the bags and boxes. Alice was back and still on the phone talking.
She smiled at me and I mouthed pizza to her. She nodded and then mouthed breadsticks too. I ordered a big pepperoni pizza for us with enough breadsticks to save for meals later. Just because I was a chef and used to fancy food did not mean I wanted fancy pizza. Both Alice and I were simple when it came to that . I plopped on the couch and flicked the TV on. I found a great old movie to watch as I waited for both Alice and the pizza. I love this movie. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy had a love like no other. He was a devout catholic and did not believe in divorce. Katharine was with him even knew she and he would never marry. It must take a special relationship to endure that. My favorite movie with them was "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."
I saw Alice open the door and pay for our food. She went into the kitchen and set us both up. She came back and sat down beside me. She had plated pizza up for both of us with breadsticks for her. She handed me a beer. After the busy day we both had we deserved it.
We sat in silence and watched the movie. She set her plate down and put her head on my shoulder. She sighed and I could tell she was missing Jasper. I put my plate down and set my beer besides it.
"He is coming back you know. It was just a business trip. You both have it so bad for each other. You need to do something about it before you both explode from passion." I hugged her and grabbed our plates. I washed them quickly and sat back down at the couch.
"Bella you have a sick obsession with old movies. How many times have you seen this? I do have to say that they had a love of a lifetime." She snuggled up next to me and enjoyed the movie just to be company for me.
" I love old movies just like you love shopping. Ok miss shopper extraordinaire what did you buy for us today? Oh and to add you are never to have Red Bull again." I laughed at that remark but I meant it.
"I got fairy lights and lanterns we can hang from house to house. Table cloths cause I didn't find any thing to match the picnic theme. Some really cute baskets to put on the tables for centerpieces. It was not much but just took a lot of room. I did get us some clothes to wear for the party though. " She took a drink of her beer and set it back down.
"Alice I don't need anymore clothes really. I don't know if I have any more room in my closet. I forgot to mention to you I gave my old car to Ben and Angela." I put that in the sneaky way.
"Bella you can always use more clothes. Just wait till you see what I got you. You gave your car to them. You are a very special person you know that. I am happy we did this and I would have not gotten into business with anyone else." She hugged me tightly when she said that.
"Remind me never to let you drink again. I didn't realize you were such a lightweight." I broke the hug and looked at her with eyebrows raised.
"Bella you know I am not a small drinker. I can drink anyone underneath the table. That was the first food I had all day!" She got up and went to put her bottle in the recycle bin. She started pulling clothing out of the bags before us. I do have to admit she did well when it came to minding my taste. She bought me new jeans but they were fashionably ripped at the knees. She also brought out a baby doll mini dress that was covered in ruffles around the neckline. It was actually cute and it would be nice in the hot weather we were having..
I hugged her good night. I locked the door and set the alarm. I noticed she was on her cell trying to reach Jasper. I went upstairs to my room and pealed off my clothes. All I wanted was to be comfortable. I pulled on the one pair of sweats I have left. I hid them from Alice. I pulled on a t-shirt that said," Don't piss me off. I will poison your food. " Alice cringed when she saw it but I thought it was funny. I had to hide it from her too. The damn pixie always threw out things I loved to wear.
I grabbed my lap top and got cozy on my bed. I wanted to see if he was online. I don't know what this guy intrigued me so much but he did. I flipped it open and waited to logon. I got the familiar ding that I was growing to love.