Thank you all for your reviews. I am amazed at how many readers I have gained since I started writing this. The legal stuff I don't own them Miss M does. The songs for this chapter are "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, "Bella Notte" by George Givot and "Truly, Madly, Deeply" by Savage Garden.

BPOV/SEPTEMBER 29TH

I put on some simple clothes. Every part of my body still hurt even my teeth. I don't remember much of that night and the next day. I didn't know we had company till Alice showed me the note Edward left. The horror of them all seeing us like that sent shivers up my spine and stomach acid in my throat. I put on some black sunglasses and headed for the kitchen. Angela and I had a lot of work to do before we left tomorrow. I checked into plane tickets for us but there was no guarantee from the airlines that our cakes would make it ok. I nixed that idea and decided that we would drive down.

I had been working on my cake for a few days. The theme for this year was all about the sea. I had designed a 4 layer cake. Each layer was covered in fondant and showed the different tidal zones. I had researched each on so I knew what I was going to put on it. The bottom layer was to show the deepest zone. It was in shades of dark blue, purple and some black. It had whales and other things that lived in that depth. Each of the layers got lighter in color as in the real sea the sun light permeates more. The final layer showed the beach, crab grass and all that had living in it.

I had so much fun making all these creatures. Sea urchins start fish, shells and anything else I could think of. Each one of my creations was carefully wrapped and put into a box. The layers were put into their own boxes too. That way they could travel as safe as they could. I had packed my air brush, pastry brushes and whatever else I could think of.

I was going through my list and heard Angela humming as she came up the steps from the lower floor. We had a huge pantry down there, a walk-in fridge and another walk-in freezer. I was grateful for all that our kitchen entailed. I noticed she put something down on the counter. I was mentally going through my list as I looked at her.

"Angela that is beautiful! I was not sure of the theme they chose for the jewelry boxes but you did it beautifully!" I hugged her and saw her start packing her supplies. When they came to work for me I bought them all the supplies they needed. I wanted them to have the best and I knew they couldn't afford it. Angela still gushes over her air brush. Ben mentioned one night that she loved it more than she loved him. She nuzzled up to him and kissed his nose saying that after her supplies he was loved more. We had a good laugh over it.

When I told her I was going to the Oklahoma Sugar Show I told her I wanted her to go with me. When I told her I wanted her to partake in the competition too she was elated. I wanted her to break out on her own and show her talent. I knew that with all the business we were doing she was an asset and needed to have a resume of her own.

She was so happy when I told her. I had printed out the list and told her I was doing the wedding cake theme. I told her to compete in whatever she wanted. She had a smile on her face when I told here they were doing a jewelry box competition. The theme was through the years. I knew she had an idea when a smile came over her face.

She came up with a brilliant idea of doing a box with mementos from childhood to the golden years. She started out with a silver rattle, a hospital identification bracelet and a baby booty. Then she made jacks, a shoelace and a pack of bubble gum. She told me growing up she always had those things with her. I had to agree as I did the same.

For the teen years she put in a charm bracelet, a high school letter from a letterman's jacket, a corsage and a school ring. For the later years she made a love letter, a string of pearls, wedding rings and a picture of a family.

Every little object was so detailed I thought they were real when I found her working on them the last week. She had a diagram of where she wanted things to be placed. She made more of one thing just in case some broke in transit. Her box was made out of sugar and the seams on it were perfect. It looked like one piece when she showed it to me. She had made three of these. Sugar work was more fragile and she did not want to take any chances.

She had decorated it so beautifully. It looked like it was wood. You could see each line in each side. Even the hinges she had used to attach the lid worked. I don't know how she did it but she said she would show me later. It was something she had come up with in school.

We finished packing everything and I put my cake back in the fridge. I told Angela to wear lots of clothes on the trip. I knew the air conditioner would be used. I was not sure what kind of weather we were going to encounter but heat would mean the death to both of our creations.

I walked back to the house and started packing. I heard my cell phone ring and picked it up.

"Bella Swan speaking how can I help you." I heard a chuckle on the other end.

"Bella! How are we feeling today?" I heard Jasper snort.

"Like shit. I don't know what she put in those drinks but the night is coming back in bits and pieces to me."

"You both sure gave us a show. It was quit entertaining when you fell of the couch." He started snickering again. I was wondering where I got the bruises from.

"Bite me Jasper. What can I do for you other than make you laugh your ass off at your girlfriend and her best friend?"

"I know you are leaving bright and early tomorrow but I was wondering if you could do something for me."

I told him sure I would be happy to help. He went on saying he wanted to plan a special weekend for Alice. He was glad to have the house all to himself but needed to get her out. I told him have her take Esme and Rosalie shopping. He was happy to hear that I came up with that. I told him I would leave a key with Ben so he could get into the coach house. He told me good luck and he would see me next weekend at the Aids Walk. I hung up the phone and went to take a spare key to Ben.

When I came back Alice was on the phone. She held up her fingers to me so I would stay. She flipped her cell phone off and made a list of what looked like supplies for the ball. I noticed she was moving very slowly. At least I was not the only one into day two of pain.

"I know you are leaving bright and early tomorrow. I wanted to see if you needed any help. That was Esme calling to see if I could take her and Rosalie shopping for the ball." she sat down.

"Other than not being able to feel my teeth yet I am fine. My cake is ready to go and my suitcase is upstairs. Angela is ready to go too. I am glad you are going to spend some time with them. Sometimes in all this I think I tend to forget you."

"After the other night I don't think either of us will forget to spend time with each other." We laughed on that and I asked her what she put in those daiquiris. She told me she found empty bottles of just about everything in the kitchen garbage. I rolled my eyes at here and told her next time we would take it easier.

"Alice, how about I fix some dinner for us, it won't be fancy but it will be hot. I am heading to bed early tonight as I want to be out of here by 5am."

I noticed Alice try to hide the laughter she so wanted to let out.

"Spill it Brandon. Just exactly what is so funny about me getting up so early?"

"Bella you and I both know it takes an act of god to get you out of bed. I will make sure there is lots of coffee for you. Poor Angela does not know what she is getting into." She was right I was no morning person. I was getting better about getting up so early but it still was not my favorite thing to do.

I made a simple dinner and Alice helped with the dishes. I hugged her tight before I went to bed. I took a long hot shower and let sleep find me.

APOV/OCTOBER 3RD

Bella and Angela had left days ago. She called me to say they made it there safe and sound. She sounded relieved when she told me both of their wonderful creations made it safe and sound. They had set up yesterday and the judging was to happen tonight. I secretly hoped that they both would win. When I had looked up the competition on the internet it was a huge thing and the prestige it would bring them would far out way the Food TV competition.

It was eerie to walk around our house without Bella there. She had thought of me before she left because she left plenty of easy to make meals in the fridge and freezer. I had been using all my free time to finalize ordering plans for the ball. The woman that was in charge had no taste. She was going to use a black and white theme and leave it at that. I took it one step further and turned it into a trip through the looking glass with Alice. I kept the black and white table clothes but re-did the centerpieces. The ones she had picked were atrocious. I kept the metal bases but added so much more. I added playing cards, red and white roses and mirrors. I had found some great outfits to put the waiters and waitresses in. It was more than I ever hoped for.

I had been over to the hotel several times to make sure things I had ordered were arriving. They let me start decorating early as they were impressed with what I had come up with. I was missing Bella and trying to think of what to do for dinner. I had pulled up to the house and parked my car in the garage. I unlocked the door and there stood the dinning room table all perfectly set. The candles were lit and champagne was chilling. The smells coming from the kitchen made my mouth water.

I heard the oven open and close. Jasper came out with an apron around his waist looking like Suzy homemaker. He snaked his arms around my waist and slowly put a sweet kiss on my lips.

"Are you hungry?" I nodded my head at him as he pulled out my chair for me. He went back into the kitchen and brought out two plates. He set them down and then sat down next to me. I noticed that it was spaghetti he made. He also brought out garlic bread and a salad for both of us.

"Jasper how did you do all this?" I took a bite and it was heavenly. He must have been cooking all day because the sauce was homemade.

"I made the bread, salad and noodles. Bella left the sauce for me. I am not that talented." He snorted at that thought. In my eyes he was the most talented person I knew outside Bella.

I ate my salad and then went back to the spaghetti. Jasper poured us each a glass of bubbly and looked at me. He had the look of panic in his stunning blue eyes. He took a deep breath and downed the glass. Then he poured another glass and cleared his throat.

"Alice you have brought so much love into my life. There is not a moment of the day that I don't have you on my mind. The moment I saw you at dinner that night you took my breath away. You continue to brighten my days and I hope my nights. To our beginning, our middle and our end." He held up his glass to mine and I saluted him back. He downed his champagne again. What was he so nervous about?

We enjoyed the meal in silence. I noticed him twirling the noodles on his fork and not taking a bit. It was weird but erotic as well.

"Alice I want to try something. Do you trust me?" I nodded at him. He put the fork to my mouth and I felt one single noodle. I noticed he took the fork back to his mouth. I nearly choked when I saw the noodle went from my lips to his. I could now see where this was going. Our eyes stared into each other never breaking the connection we shared.

We both slowly sucked on the noodles and I held my breath when his lips touched mine. I was on fire both inside and out. I saw a flash out the corner of my eye. I didn't see it before and it melted my heart that he thought of catching a Disney moment.

We pulled apart both catching our breath. I saw a hint of blush on his handsome face. He cleared the plates and took them into the kitchen. He came back and picked me up with his hands carefully under my knees. He set me on the counter and handed me a towel. We did the dishes together. He would wash and I would dry. He carefully touched my hand each time he handed me something. It sent shivers up my arms. Who would have thought doing a menial task like this would send me off into bliss?

I dried the last dish and he put it away for me. He carefully set me down and took me back to the table. He told me to wait just a second and he went upstairs. What the hell was he doing upstairs in my room?

I heard the water run and some other weird noises. He came back down and picked me back up. He took each step carefully as we went up. I noticed a soft glow coming from the door of my room. He pushed the door open with his knee and we entered. There were candles on my desk, my dresser and every other flat service Jasper could find. There were rose petals covering the top of my bed. I sighed and put my head on his shoulder. I wanted to kiss him right there but he put me down. He took my hand in his and led me to the bathroom.

The tub was full of bubbles sprinkled with more rose petals. There was softer candle light and it made all my perfume bottles send sparkles off onto the walls. It was so beautiful. He lead me to the fuzzy rug in front of my whirl pool and stood there looking at me.

"Alice do you trust me?"

"I do with all my heart Jasper"

He stepped forward to me and kissed my cheek softly. He unbuttoned my blouse slowly and slid it off my arms. I heard his breath hitch as he noticed my bra was see through. He slowly unzipped my skirt and brushed the small of my back. I sucked in a breath of air when he did that to keep myself from losing it. I stood there in my bra and matching panties. He looked me up one side down the other. I noticed the bulge in his pants getting larger.

I went to unhook my bra but he stopped me. He graced my stomach as he slowly went around and unhooked it. He slightly brushed my left breast and went around to the front of me. I noticed he was still clothed and I wanted to make a remedy of that. I stepped forward and slowly unbuttoned his shirt. I let it fall to the floor and brushed up against him. He put his arms around my waist and I stopped him. He was still wearing pants and I wanted them off now. I gradually undid the zipper and his engorgement came free. I looked at him and he smirked back at me knowing that he was commando tonight.

He tugged at my underwear and pulled them down. I was so wet at just the touch of him that he smirked again when he touched them. He brushed his lips across my collar bone. The shivers that he sent up my body nearly made me cum right there. He carefully lowered himself into the water. A hiss escaped his lips as the water over took him. He motioned to me with one finger and a grin to join him. He held my hand as I carefully entered the hot water. I sat between his legs and his very erect dick was poking at my back.

I so wanted him in me now. The pressure that was building up was going to explode if I didn't do something about it soon. I turned myself around and sent a wave of water into his face. He just laughed at me while water ran down his face and he put a kiss on my forehead. His arms were making soft circles on my back. I slowly slid myself down on him and I heard a hiss escape his lips. My movements were slow and circular. I kissed him along his collar bone and wet trail to his left nipple. I took it in my mouth and sucked on it. I slightly nipped at it and he bucked into me harder.

Both of our breathing was matched thrust for thrust. I felt myself flying higher as our bodies engulfed each other. . I could tell I was going to snap any second and Jasper was soon to follow me. I tilted back and fireworks exploded all over the room. I heard Jasper moan and we climaxed together. He placed a sweet kiss on my lips and held me as the water cooled.

He gracefully took my hand as we both got out of the tub. He grabbed one of the towels and wrapped me in it. He rubbed up and down on me drying the water off my body. I was in pure bliss if I could have purred at the moment I would have. He grabbed another towel and dried himself off. I turned around to look at him and was in awe of his body. I knew he worked out but I did not know he looked this damn good. I noticed a drop of water slowly falling down one of his Pecs. I went over and licked it as it left a wet trail. I heard a growl come from the deepest part of his throat.

With that he picked me up and threw me on the bed. He stared at me with hunger in his eyes. He was stalking me like I was his prey. He growled again as he laid over me. He took my left breast into his mouth and sucked as hard as he could. I am sure there would be mark there tomorrow. He kneaded my other breast as he continued to swirl around my nipple. He switched to my other breast and I let out a slow moan escape from my lips.

He stopped his erotic assault on my breasts and slowly started to trail kisses down my torso. He swirled his tongue around my belly button. It nearly made me come undone right there.

"Jasper please….please…I don't know how much more I can take." I barely got it out. He just smiled at me and shook his head.

He kissed down one thigh and up the other. He was being a teasing ass and was missing the spot I wanted him to get to. He spread my legs and slowly placed his tongue on my bud. He started sucking and swirling and biting. My second orgasm for the night shot through my body.

"Alice you taste so good. Sweet yet spicy somehow." I took my hands and shoved them down again.

I wanted him in me now! I sat up slightly, grabbed his face and starting assaulting his tongue. I could taste myself on him as we fought for dominance. He impaled me with such force that we scooted across my bed.

We moved as one heart and one soul. I put my leg over his shoulder for him to reach the one spot that I wanted him to hit. I heard him moaning as he kissed me again. My back arched as I felt my body starting to shutter. I could tell he was close as his eyes rolled back in his head. It was freaky and damn sexy at the same time. We climaxed together and he placed a soft kiss on my lips.

"I love you Alice and I am never letting you go." I snuggled into his neck as he threw his arm over my waist. I tangled my legs in his and put my arm over his waist. I felt the quilt being pulled over our sweaty, exhausted, tingling bodies. He kissed the top of my head and sleep found us.

EPOV/OCTOBER 3RD

I immediately reserved the small plane for Oklahoma as soon as Alice told me they were going. I admit I was going to spy on her. We had not talked on the internet in days and I was missing her. It was not the same in real life as she still did not trust me. The night of the birthday party she started to let her guard down. I could see the battle going on in her mind. She admitted she was falling for me on the internet what was she going to do when she found out it was me all this time?

Alice had found me a hotel that was close the to the sugar show venue. I don't know how she did it because all the ones I checked were booked. Alice had her own magic when it came to getting things accomplished. It had free internet hook up and I was sure to use it tonight. I did not want to stay near her and get caught then how would I explain myself? I went straight from the airport to the hotel. I needed a hot shower and a plan. She knew what my eyes looked like I think and who could forget my hair. I put on dark sunglasses and slicked my hair down the best I could. I grabbed a taxi and headed off to see Bella in her element.

I paid to get in and started looking around. There were so many aspects to this show no wonder Bella wanted to compete in it. I slowly found my way around and I found Angela's creation she did a beautiful job on it. It looked like a real jewelry box. I looked around and noticed just how many entries there were. How did Bella deal with all this pressure?

I found her cake amongst all the rest. I could not miss it as it screamed ocean to me. I saw her in it too when I saw the jellyfish on it. I remember the night she was in awe with the tank at Club Duvet. I wish I could take everything back I have ever said to her. The venom I spewed for so long did damage and I had to fix it all.

I heard them announce that the judging was done and would everyone commence to the front. I followed but stayed in back so I would not be seen. Bella and Angela were in the front row. Angela had a camera in her hand. Alice told me that she made sure a camera went everywhere to take pictures of what they did. They announced the winner of the flower division and some lady from California won it. There were other places but I did not pay attention much I was to busy watching Bella.

Angela handed Bella the camera as they announce the jewelry box division. They went from 8th place and on down. The look of dread on Angela's face got worse as her name was not mentioned. They got to the winner and Angela had won! Bella grabbed Angela and put her into the biggest hug. As she went up to get her prizes and Bella snapped away. I could tell Bella was so proud of her as she had a huge smile on her face She hugged her again as she sat down.

The last division was announced. Bella handed back the camera and started playing with her hair. I noticed she did that when she got nervous or started thinking. It was one thing I loved about her.

This category was huge this year. From what the organizer said they had a difficult time making decisions. I tuned the other winners out. All the giddiness was getting on my nerves. How much estrogen can one man take?

I was so proud of Bella when they announced her name as the winner for this year! She blushed that beautiful color of deep red I so loved. She said thank you and received her crystal trophy. I saw cameras snapping and was sure Angela was one of them. I wanted to go up and sweep her off her feet with a huge passionate kiss. I knew now was not the time to do that. I called a cab and headed back to the hotel. I ordered room service and prayed that she would come online.

I flipped open my laptop and made sure the sound was up. I didn't want to take a chance to miss her. I was channel surfing when I heard the ding. I got up and noticed she was on. I had to take this chance.

Edward: evening princess…

The minutes clicked by as I send her some more messages. I wanted her to understand why I acted the way I did all those nights ago.

Edward: Please talk to me I want to explain the other night.

Bella: I am here just embarrassed still. I certainly did not mean to proclaim my love for a complete stranger that I met on the internet.

Edward: You didn't give me a chance to explain what was going through my head. I wanted to tell you I had the same feelings. We have been speaking for months now and I haven't felt like this in a long time.

Bella: Did you just say what I thought you said?

Edward: Do I need to say it again? I am falling in love with you. I am head over heals in love with you.

Nothing was coming through. Did I scare the shit out of her? Did she feel the same way? I hope I did not screw up my plan.

Edward: Are you still there?

Bella: I am still here. Why didn't you tell me the other night? I take that back I really did not give you a chance to let it absorb. I am sorry for that.

Edward: Please don't be sorry they were the best words I have heard in a long time.

Bella: What next?

Edward: What do you mean what next?

Bella: I mean what do we do next. I have never done this before. It is not like I am on the internet fishing for men.

Edward: I think we should try a date and go from there. I don't want to scare you off. You pick the place and time. I want you to be comfortable around me. You know all there is about me and what I know about you is pretty spectacular.

Bella: A date huh……I am no good in picking where to go. You pick and whatever you chose is fine with me.

Edward: Ok I understand. I so happen to be invited by my boss to the masquerade ball next week. How about we meet there. Wait a minute I don't even know if you will be there let me pick something else.

Bella: No that is fine I will be there with my best friends. It is fine but I warn you I am terrible at dancing. 

Edward: Let me be the judge of that ok?! How will I know it is you? I will be in a tux but I don't have my mask yet.

Bella: I will be in a blue strapless ball gown. My mask matches the dress perfectly. I will be with someone in a cloud of pink. You can't miss us.

Edward: Blue huh…and a cloud of pink. What is it with girls and the color pink?

Bella: I don't do pink but for my best friend it is like water to a fish. It is a date then? I hope I don't disappoint you.

Edward: I will meet you there and please keep your dance card open for me. You could never disappoint me.

We chatted just like we always had. To me talking to Bella was like home. I wanted her to be my home now. I could see my future with her. My past had been so shadowed by grief that I had missed out on a lot of wonderful things. I wanted my ending to be with her. She said she needed sleep and I told her goodnight. She sent me a small kiss by text and I told her sweet dreams. I closed my laptop and called my brothers. They needed to know what was going on. Rosalie was thrilled I had taken the step I did. Jasper told me he would call Alice and fill her in. I told them goodnight and fell asleep with Bella on my mind.