I hope you all survived the New Year. I am sorry this update took so long to get posted. Life here has been a little crazy. I don't own these characters but I do own the ton of snow that is outside. The songs for this chapter are "You and I" by Eddie Rabbitt and Crystal Gayle and "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick. I hope you enjoy it!
APOV/OCTOBER 31ST
Jasper and I left them so they could enjoy this night. Bella and I needed to talk about how she felt but it could wait. I remember the night Angela told me how Bella really felt about how I took control of her life. I felt sick because deep down inside I knew what the hell I was doing. I was trying to make up for her parents and I should have never taken on that role.
I learned a huge lesson in all of this turmoil and nearly lost my sister over it. I hoped that she would forgive me for being so damn pushy. Looking back in Bella's way she told me she never wanted what I wanted but I was so damn adamant I always got my way.
I was really quiet in the truck as Jasper drove us to his and Edward's apartment. I had a lot on my mind and he knew it. He let me be because he knew my brain and heart were busy. I was worried about Bella and our relationship and how it would continue. He pulled into the parking garage and we sat there. He got out and came around to let me out. He took my hand and led me to the elevator. I had not been to their apartment but I was curious to see it. I wanted to see this part of Jasper. He took me to the 10th floor and we got out.
He held my hand as he took me to their door. He put his key in and unlocked it. He let me go in first and I just stood there taking it all in. It was a beautiful yet tasteful man cave. It had brown leather couches, a huge entertainment system and actually art work on the walls. The dinning room contained a wooded table and chairs and was off the kitchen. The kitchen had granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Jasper let me look around as he went to what I assumed was his bedroom. I heard him moving about as I just looked around.
What I thought was artwork were pictures of their family on various trips. There was a family picture of all of them at Emmett and Rosalie's wedding. I as looked at each photograph I heard him come back out. He was in a t-shirt and pajama pants. He just smiled at me as I looked at him.
"Mom did all the decorating for us. Edward and I came to an impasse as how to decorate this place. She had heard all the arguments and locked the door on us. We had to stay at their house for a week till she was done. I put a t-shirt and some shorts on the bed for you. They might be a bit big but I noticed you went out without grabbing a bag."
I nodded to him and he led me to his bedroom. It was different that the living room. It was more modern and very simple. The thing I loved was the big expansive windows that were on one wall. His bed and matching dresser were simple too. Even though he had seen me naked he left me to get dressed. He was ever the gentleman and I loved him for it.
I hung up the costume next to his in his closet. I noticed that everything was color coordinated and very neat in there. I put on the clothes and had to tie knots in them to keep them on. I sat there enjoying his scent all over me as I heard a knock on the door. I opened the door and he had a big smile on his face when he saw me in his clothes.
"Alice I know it is late but are you hungry or do you need anything?"`He held me in his arms as he looked at my face with those piercing eyes of his.
"Jasper all I need is you." I got up on my toes and kissed his lips softly. He let me go and walked over and locked the door. He turned around and looked at me. The next thing I was in his arms and on the bed.
I kneeled on his bed and we looked at each other. He sauntered over to me and kneeled in front of me. He slowly pulled my shirt over my head and I heard him moan as my breasts popped out. So much for staying dressed tonight. He took one of my breasts into his mouth as I felt his hand start kneading the other one. His tongue swirled around my nipple and I felt him nip. Damn the things his tongue does to me make me shiver. He licked the space between my breasts and went to the other one. I felt a soft moan come out of my mouth and he stopped with a smirk on his face. I wanted him and I wanted him now. Fuck with foreplay tonight.
I pulled his shirt over his head and quickly pulled his pants down. Sweet mother of god he was commando!! I pushed him down to the bed and I don't know how I did it but my pants were off damn quick. I slowly slid myself down on his erect dick. A slow loud his escaped his beautiful lips and I slowly swirled my hips. I started rocking with my hands on his Pecs. I started to finger his nipples and he bucked his hips into me.
He flipped me over and put my leg over his shoulder. I could feel his shoulder muscles pulsating under my skin. I felt him hit the spot I needed him the most at. I felt my head start spinning and the fireworks start under my eyelids. I grabbed his hair into knots as I came and he soon joined me after. There was nothing but pure love between us tonight.
Jasper pulled me into his side and I snuggled into his neck. We both sighed as he pulled the covers over us. His arm wrapped around my waist as he kissed my neck. We were parts to one whole as I ached for him when he was not with me. I felt my eyelids start getting heavier and heavier as sleep over took my body.
I was standing in our living room and Bella was standing there looking at me. She had a bag in her hands and death in her eyes. She was yelling at me from the top of her lungs. She told me that all she was to me was a dress up mannequin. I never cared for her, never listened to her and was to damn pushy in what I wanted. Bella's temper kept getting worse and worse with her words spewing out of her mouth. All I could do was stand there and try to explain but she wouldn't let me. Her final words to me were to leave her the fuck alone and good-bye.
I woke up screaming with Bella's name on my lips and tears streaming down my face. The covers that had been covering our nude bodies were balled up at the end of the bed. I tried to calm myself down when I felt Jasper's arms around me. When I looked at the clock on his night stand we had been asleep for hours but in my mind it seemed like seconds.
"Alice it was just a dream….just a dream beautiful." He held me as I sobbed in his arms. He knew what the dream was about. I just hoped that I could fix our friendship, our sisterhood we shared together.
I calmed myself down and Jasper placed a sweet kiss on my lips. I watched him getting dressed and listened to him talk about fixing breakfast for everyone at the house. I saw him grab his cell phone off his night stand and he let me get dressed. My heart was aching and I needed to fix things with Bella. We did not have a chance to talk last night. That was there night to reconnect and for Edward to explain everything. Every time I looked at Bella last night she gave me a slight smile. I knew things were awkward between us and I needed to fix them.
"Babe, Emmett and Rosalie are picking up the groceries and we will meet them there. I have been voted to cook for you all. I just hope we don't walk into something between Edward and Bella." He pulled me up off the bed and kissed my forehead. We walked out the door but I remembered the costumes in the closet. I left them for later it would give me an excuse to come over again.
We drove in silence as he knew I had things going on in my mind. We pulled up to the garage and waited for the others to join us. Emmett and Rosalie pulled up and Jasper went to help take groceries in. Rosalie stood there looking at me with the look that she knew something was up.
"Alice it will be ok. Bella has been through far worse and you are her best friend. You need to talk and everything will be ok." She hugged me and we both went upstairs.
The house was quiet and I noticed the remnants of a fire in the fire place. I hoped that they had a chance to talk and things were going to be wonderful for her from now on.
Jasper found his way through the kitchen just like the last time. He started making eggs, waffles, bacon etc. I cut fruit for something healthy for us girls.
"I thought this was lunch time why are we eating breakfast?" Emmett put his hands on the table to watch us.
"Sweetie technically this is lunch time but none of us have eaten so it is called brunch. Trust me you will enjoy it just like every other meal. "Rosalie sat next to him and placed a kiss on his cheek.
I finished up the fruit salad and went up to check on Edward and Bella. I noticed the door was slightly ajar and saw them together. Her head was nestled into his neck and her left leg was over his waist. His arm was over her back with the covers over both of them. I just watched them breathing and dreaming together.
"Alice I know you are there so quit staring." Edward said quietly as he carefully shifted out from Bella's embrace.
"I am sorry I couldn't help it. I came up to tell you food is almost ready." I started to go towards Bella but he stopped me.
"Let her sleep please we had a late night." He started for the door. I looked at him wondering just what had they done last night. He must have noticed me thinking.
"Alice nothing happened, we just talked. I explained everything to her. I love her and I am not going to hurt her in any way especially when it comes to sex. I got love in my life back because of her I am not going to fuck that up." He turned around and placed a kiss on her lips. She smiled and turned over and grabbed his pillow returning to sleep.
He followed me down and sat with the rest of the gang. Jasper put the plates of food on the table so we could each figure out what we wanted. Emmett's plate was filled to the brim and Rose just took toast. I could tell that she was having a tough day already.
"So what are the plans for today? Do we have plans for today?" Emmett asked as he shoveled scrambled eggs into his mouth.
"Emmett you boys have moving to do and us girls are going to have girly time. At least that is what I was told. "Rose took a sip of her tea and small bite of her toast.
"I wanted to spend time with Bella this weekend but if we have to work we have to work." Edward sighed.
We heard a huge crash come from upstairs and profanities come flying out of Bella's mouth. Edward rushed for the stairs and there was Bella at the bottom. She had the biggest scowl on her face and then started laughing her ass off.
"Bella, love are you ok? What happened?" Edward started touching her very carefully checking for injuries. She looked up at him while still laughing.
"Edward I am ok just bruised my ego and my ass. I was coming down the stairs and felt my foot slip and here I am!" She started laughing again and we all joined in with her.
He helped her up and kissed her lips softly. She blushed as he looked at her. All of this found emotion was still new to her. She smiled again as he lead her to the table and dished up some food for her. We told her what the plans were and she stopped us while putting her fork down.
"I hate to break it to all of you but I have work to do. While I was gone we received so many orders for the holidays that I need to get started or I will be working on Christmas Eve." She started eating again.
"Bella can you put it off till tomorrow just for once? I know you are going to be busy I talked with Angela yesterday but can you give us just this one night?" Rosalie had her lips pouted out. She never used that on me but I had to give in.
"I give in enough of the lips. This one night and then back to work I go. I do have some questions though." She took a sip of her coffee.
"I am curious so I will ask what do you want to know." Jasper faced her while taking me into his lap.
"What are we going to do about the holidays? Thanksgiving is coming up, Christmas is right around the corner and then there is New Year's." She got up to put her plate in the sink.
"Bella we thought we could to Christmas at the main house, Thanksgiving at Rosalie's and Emmett's and New Year's at the huge party Esme and Carlisle throw. " I went silent as the thought of her being left out crossed my mind.
"We can't fit into their small apartment why don't we have it here?" Bella came back sitting next to Edward.
"Bella we bought a house the boys are moving us into it this weekend." Rosalie looked at her. I saw a frown come across Bella's face.
"I missed a lot while I was gone I guess." She started twiddling her hands and then got up and went upstairs. We were all upset that she had missed out on the news but the surprise was to show her the house tonight. She would never guess where it was. I got up out of my chair and told everyone to make themselves comfortable. I found her in her room with tears down her face.
"Alice I was selfish to leave you all like I did. Look what I missed out on!" She pulled her knees up to her chest and wiped her tears on her shirt.
"Bella listen to me please. I am so sorry for what I put you through. Sending you out on dates you did not want to go on, the shopping sprees…..I thought I was doing what was best for you. You tried telling me how you felt and I never listened. I never knew how the guys were that I set you up with. I was so wrapped up in Austin that you were left behind. Bella I don't want to lose our friendship over this. I promise no more of anything unless I ask you first. Please forgive me Bella." I was sobbing now and I felt her pull me into a hug.
"Alice you are forgiven but I am still going to be couscous around you. I should have been more open about what I wanted it was just easier to give into you. I want to be given options, I want my own taste and I want to make my own mistakes. Just be there to let me do what I want to do and catch me when I fall. "
We sat there for a long time and talked. Everything was out in the open now and I knew we were going to be ok. We both dried our eyes and went back downstairs. The dishes had been done and put away. Rose was on the couch watching the boys play Wii. Everyone looked up at us and just stared.
"We are ok no food fight or blood shed this time." We both howled with laughter over that. Edward put down the remote and pulled Bella into the couch. I saw her relax at his touch and I was happy to see it.
Someone's cell started ringing and Jasper answered it. There was talk made and he joined us with bad news. Carlisle had called and said the moving van was there and where the hell were they? It was obvious that was a hint that it was time for work and play would have to come later. Emmett kissed Rose and rubbed her belly. Jasper took me into his arms and placed a massive kiss on my lips. Edward and Bella were standing just looking into each others eyes. I heard him whisper that he would be back soon. The boys soon left and we girls were left to do what we wanted.
Bella went upstairs to take a shower and Esme soon arrived after that. Bella was quick and soon joined us downstairs.
"So where is this mysterious house you have bought and how can I help?" Bella looked at Rose.
"Esme did all the decorating for us as the whole process went fast. We heard of the house and we jumped on it. Bella I am sorry you missed out on it but we left you something for you to do. Bella we want you to do the nursery for us. Alice wanted to get her hands on it but she did the guest rooms for us. We did not forget you Bella and we are glad you came back to us." Rose put her hand on her belly.
Bella sat there looking at all of us. I knew she wanted to say something but didn't. We all knew how she felt about all of us.
"I would love to do the nursery I just hope I don't disappoint you or Emmett." She got up and hugged her.
"I want to know how my son was last night." Esme sat there with a grin on her face. Bella blushed from her toes to the top of her head.
"Esme….ah…uh….nothing happened. " Bella was beat red now with her face in her hands.
"Bella I meant that I hoped he was nothing but a gentleman to you. But you are two adults there is nothing wrong with sex. Carlisle and I did not wait for our wedding night and there is nothing wrong with that." Esme was holding her cheek now.
"We didn't do anything because I freaked out. I am still a virgin! There I said it now let me die!" She was near tears but we all stopped her.
"Bella there is nothing wrong with that. Edward just like my other sons are experienced but they don't take sex lightly. I remember all of them coming to both Carlisle and I to talk about how to go about things. Edward is just as nervous with you as he was with Sarah. We taught our boys to be respectful and to look at things from all sides. I remember when Emmett came to us the night he was going to propose to Rosalie……" Esme was going to go on and Rosalie stopped her.
"You mean you knew what we did that night? I am with Bella kill me now." Rose was now blushing. We all laughed and the sex talk continued.
"Rosalie you know how open we are with the boys. Please there is nothing you all can't talk to me about. You are our daughter and you both are too. If there is anything please don't hesitate to ask either of us. Besides if it were not for you bumping like bunnies I would not be a grandmother soon." Esme beamed with pride with that off her tongue.
Everyone was looking at me. Damn I was not going to get off easy in this conversation.
"Of course Jasper and I slept together. The things that man does to me…" Esme interrupted her.
"I love my sons but I don't want the details." We all laughed again.
"Where is this wonderful house you are talking about? I want to see what Esme and Alice did to it." Bella went on and on until we stopped her.
"Alice is rubbing off on you my friend. Get your coat and shoes on and then we will go." Rose calmed her down and we all got ready. Bella was in for a big surprise and would never expect this.
We all walked down the stairs and into the garage. We all went into the back yard and Bella went for Esme's car. Rosalie shook her head and took her hand leading her to the main house. Esme and I followed them and tried to keep our snickers to ourselves. We all went out the front yard and walked down the sidewalk. Rosalie paused as she stood in front of another Victorian house. Bella's mouth hung open as she realized she was next door.
"How…When…Huh?" I was nearly on the sidewalk rolling in laughter. Bella knew we were going to get new neighbors when the house when on the market but she never knew it was going to be them.
Rose took her hand and led her up the front porch. It was a beautiful Victorian house. It was not in good shape but they knew that when they bought it. The plumping and electric had been updated but that is far as the couple got before the husband passed away. The wife could not bear to live there without him so they got it for a steal. The siding needed a paint job and the yards needed some tending. The new roof was already on as it was completed last week. Rosalie put the key in the door and we all stepped in. Bella took it all in just like she had when we bought our dream house. Rosalie took us from room to room and explained everything to us. The rooms were all ready painted and furniture bought. Esme and I had a ball shopping for it all but we missed Bella the whole time.
The main floor had a formal dinning room off the kitchen like ours. It was not as ornate and had no bay window. The kitchen was all shiny and new as Esme made sure it was up to her standards. The living room was on the other side with the stair case in the middle. Bella took it all in and said that she loved the colors that were chosen. It was all soft, muted and homey.
We went upstairs to the bedrooms. This house was smaller than ours but it fit them. They could always split the bedrooms if need be cause they were huge. There was one big bathroom for them all to share. The master bedroom had a huge bathroom and huge closets that were abnormal to a house of this kind. I heard Bella gasp as she walked into the front bedroom.
"This has to be the nursery as it has so much light!" She went to look out the windows and saw the view.
"Bella I wanted you to chose which one but this is my favorite too. " Rose hugged her.
"Do you know what kind of theme you and Emmett want?" She put her hands on her hips looking around.
"We don't know what we are having but something neutral. Emmett wants to know if it is a girl or boy something fierce but I don't want to know. I want it to be a surprise for all of us."
I could see the wheels turning in her head. She had something special in her mind for them. Rosalie said she had one more thing to show us before we went to the back yard. She took us up another set of stairs and there was Emmett's man cave. We all laughed while we looked at the huge screen television and all the different game consoles. I just shook my head as we walked down the stairs.
We went into the back yard and it was perfect for them. There was enough room for entertaining and room for a jungle gym for later. There was no garage but there were plans to build one come springtime. Bella just looked around and was beaming.
"Rosalie I can't believe you are going to be right next door." She had tears in her eyes and we all hugged her.
We walked back into the house and heard a huge truck pull up. It must have been the boys with all the furniture. Emmett made sure to hire movers but Rosalie still supervised as to what went into what box and where.
We all stopped and noticed every one of them were in t-shirts and sweaty. Esme had to fan herself and Rosalie had to sit down to calm her heart. I just smiled at Jasper as I had already seen him sweaty this week. Bella just watched Edward like she was stalking prey. She may have been a virgin and scared but she was a woman with hormones after all.
"Ladies we have work to do back at our house." I shook them out of their sex dreams and we walked back to the house. We could all hear Emmett's bellowing laughter as we walked back.
We all sat down at the dinning room table and started to discuss the upcoming holidays. Bella mentioned they had a party every weekend and I was being kept busy with décor for those said parties. Bella put her foot down and made sure the week before Christmas everything would be wrapped up and it would be time for us. Rose was adamant about Thanksgiving being held at their house. Bella wanted to help naturally as did everyone else. Esme said she would do the sides and Bella could do desserts. Rose said they would do the turkey and stuffing.
"Alice you can bring the wine or any other drinks we might need." Bella said as she got up out of her chair to start dinner as she knew the boys would be hungry when they were finished.
"I can too cook I make a mean tossed salad." I stuck my tongue out at her and we all laughed at it. Rose got a look in her eyes and made mad dash for the bathroom. All went silent as we waited for her and when she came out she looked relieve.
"Sorry about that when the little one gets to moving around my bladder seems to be the target." She sat back down in her chair.
I saw Bella put lasagna in the oven to heat up and put broccoli into steam. She joined us with some hot tea. Rose kept trying to move around and find a comfortable place to sit. Bella took the tea and said we would be more comfortable in the living room. Rosalie walked by with such grace as she sat down. Bella put down the tea and looked at her.
"Rose I know this might upset you but I can I feel your stomach?"
"Bella normally it would bug the hell out of me but you are going to be this child's aunt no matter what so please do." Bella walked over and sat next to Rose.
She carefully put her hands on Rose's tummy and saw her hand move. She had a huge smile on her face as she knew what she felt.
"At first I was in awe at the kicks and summersaults but now I think it hates my bladder. I am lucky I made it to the bathroom as it would not be the first time I have had an accident."
"Rose it is more common that you think. I think I ended up wearing depends with Emmett. By the time he was born I was elated he was out of me. "We all saw Rose's eyes get huge.
"Oh sweetie I didn't mean to alarm you. You know how big Emmett was you can imagine how he was as a new born. The other boys were normal weight and size." Esme went to hug her and we all saw tears in Rose's eyes.
"Rose spill it something is wrong and you are not telling us." Bella turned to her.
"My last appointment the doctor was concerned about how big I was for being only five months along. He wants to do an ultra sound on the third to make sure everything is going ok. He won't let me fly and everyone else has to go to a site in Arizona." I saw Esme take her hand we all knew she wanted to be there but this was urgent business. Alice said she could not go as she had to meet with a pushy client that was not willing to budge.
"How about I go with you Rose that is if you don't mind me going with you." Bella put her hands on Rose's.
"Bella I would so love for you to be there. This way Emmett can't call the doctor to ask twenty questions like he normally does. You don't mind not going to work?"
"Rose I have on party a weekend and other than that just cookie and gingerbread house orders. I can take off one morning to go with you. Please don't worry it will all be ok. Plus we can go to lunch after and then go baby shopping." They hugged each other and we went back to discussing the house.
We heard talking coming up the stairs as the boys were on their way up to us. Bella got up to take dinner out of the oven and set the table. As they came in the doorway Carlisle pulled Esme into his arms and Emmett pulled Rose onto his lap. Jasper sat next to me and I pointed to the kitchen when Edward looked for Bella.
We all pulled up a chair and started to enjoy the dinner. Emmett was happy to hear that Bella was going with Rose as they were leaving the next day. He was upset that he had to go but Rose understood. The boys started telling us how unpacking was going. Emmett was about to open his mouth but Carlisle stopped him.
"Emmett dropped a box of books on his foot and screamed like a little girl. Who knew he could scream like that?!" Emmett blushed as he took another helping of the lasagna.
We all roared with laughter as the story telling went on. Rosalie had her head on Emmett's shoulder and was trying to stay awake. He got up and pulled her out of her chair as it was time to head to their new home and enjoy their time together. Jasper got up and I followed him to the door. He kissed me softly and said he would call me before he left and every moment after that. Esme tried to help with dishes but Bella refused. Carlisle held out her jacket for her as she put it on and they left.
I went back to help with dishes but noticed that the table was cleared off. Edward was behind with each of his arms around her. They were washing the dishes together. I saw him kiss her neck and Bella nearly dropped a plate. He chuckled and kissed her again. I left them alone to have their moment together. I went up to my room and took a long hot shower. I crawled into bed happy knowing that things were going to be ok for the first time in a long time.