Challenging humanity
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Chapter 22: Memories & Conversations
Edward POV
We all joked around until Emmett left to talk to Rosalie, who hadn't bothered to join us at all tonight. I knew that she knew that we were here. She was acting like a bitch, just wanting us to call her ourselves and treat her like a princess. I hated her; I don't know why Emmett bothered. I sighed watching the football game that was on. Alice was painting Bella's nails on the couch, while I was sitting on the floor away from the horrible smell.
I shook my head focusing on the game when the phone rang; I looked up at Bella and Alice, who were looking at me with that go-pick-it-up-moron look. I huffed and got up. I didn't think that Liz would answer it, since she was in Jasper's room for over an hour. I felt sorry for him; Liz must really be pulling his ears either by screaming or lecturing.
I picked up the phone, "hello Hale residence. Who is this?"
"Chief Charlie Swan; who is this?"
"Hey Charlie, Edward here, what's up?"
"Oh, Edward; what are you doing there? This is Liz's house right?"
"Oh yeah, me, Emmett, Alice, and Bella are staying over tonight. Mom and dad went somewhere."
"Oh I didn't know. I called over at your place, but I got the answering machine. So, I got worried and I thought that Liz would know what was going on. Do you want me to pick up Bella, and isn't tomorrow school day?
I rolled my eyes; I wonder if he noticed how easily his voice goes into a cop mod. "Bella is fine and so is everyone else. Something could have come up with my parents and told us to call Liz. If you want, you could pick up Bella, and then deal with Liz's question. While you're at it you could even ask her what she's thinking letting us stay over here on a school night and what that says about her parenting skills..." I bit the inside of my cheek really hard. My stomach was clenching in effort to keep from laughing.
He cleared his throat, "Edward, I really like you kid. I always say Dr. Cullen's youngest son is the most perfect kid in town. Let's not ruin that impression now...alright?"
I couldn't hold it in any longer. I started laughing. I threw back my head and laughed loudly. I just intimidated the chief of police! This was hilarious!
"What's wrong? What happen?" I was laughing when, Alice, came by me and pressed the loud speaker, "who is this?" Alice chimed.
"Oh hi Alice, its Charlie." he cleared his throat again. I put my head down on my arms and kept laughing. "Edward was just being funny. It's obvious that he is spending too much time with his older brother." my laughs continued.
I didn't notice that Bella was coming up behind me and smiled. She showed me my cell screen,
Tell my dad I said hi…
"Bella's says hi Charlie." I slowly stopped my chuckles.
"Hi honey. Are you okay?" Charlie's voice went soft. I smiled remembering Dad doing the same for Alice. "I didn't know that you were at Liz's, I got worried."
Bella typed again and passed it to me, "she says she's sorry, she thought you knew. Where are you right now?"
"I'm actually at the office right now. I was thinking of going somewhere tonight. I know a great place around Seattle. You can only see it at night. What do you think? You up for it?
I looked up at her in surprise, didn't he just point out that it's a school night? Bella showed me the screen again. "She says she has school tomorrow."
"Sure you do, so what's your point?" I looked at the phone like it was broken. I might be hearing things.
Bella patted my arm and pointed toward the cell screen, "she says she is going to school. With all caps on the 'IS'." I added.
"Hey Bells, I'm not stopping you. I'm just saying that I know a great place I can show you tonight. No one is stopping anyone from going to school, with a capital 'NO ONE'."
I looked up at Bella, who was blushing like crazy, but her eyes looked my anger.
"Bella will go." Alice suddenly answered; making both me and Bella look at her in surprise. "Bella is very excited, but she needs time to get ready so come here in like 20 minutes. Yes. Ok Charlie, bye. See you later. Oh yeah Bella says bye too." she pushed the off button and placed the phone back on its hook. She didn't even wait for Charlie to say another word. I gaped at her.
"What was that about?" I exclaimed.
She looked at me in surprise, "are you kidding me Edward! Like really! Charlie is letting her hang out late tonight. And she is refusing! I would love to go somewhere late at night, if Dad took me. This is a perfect opportunity to have fun. If you had a chance like this would you turn it down? I did her a favor and agreed for her. Let me see, what should I do tonight? Wake up early for school tomorrow, or hang out with my dad, who I haven't seen in a long time? Yes a really hard decision." she said sarcastically while rolling her eyes.
Bella looked at Alice in anger; she typed something and gave it to me. "She says it was her decision to make, not yours." I looked pointedly at Alice then sighed turning to Bella.
I touched Bella on her shoulders and brought her in front of. I made her look into my eyes, "look Bella, I agree that it was your decision to make and Alice shouldn't have answered for you, but truthfully Bella, I would do what Alice suggested. I would go with Charlie. If my dad gave me this opportunity I would not even think about it, night or daytime it wouldn't matter. I would even leave my finals for spending a day with my dad. And that is saying a lot since my dad is a doctor; a person who is filled with boring facts. I know you want to spend time with Charlie Bella. Everyone does. Playing football in mud, food-fight in the yard, coming to the fair with your dad's shirt. Why all this? Because you want to spend time with him. You never would have stayed up late before, but isn't this the first time with your dad? What if it were your mom? Wouldn't you be thinking about it then?" Bella's eyes changed to sadness making me regret my words. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that, but Alice is right. Spend time with your dad. He's a great guy, and you have a lot to catch up on." I moved my hands from her shoulders and turned toward Alice, she was looking at us like she was watching her favorite drama series on TV. "What?" I asked creeped-out by her.
She shook her head, "nothing, those were perfect reasons. Are you sure that you want to be a doctor? I think you might have a future in Law."
I rolled my eyes. "You're right, just like you might have a future at being a school guidance counselor and thinking of careers for other kids." I replied sarcastically.
Bella started to laugh silently when Alice smacked me behind the head, making me yelp in surprise.
"Oh come on Bella, you can wear the new clothes that we brought today." Alice grabbed Bella's wrist and took her toward the guest room.
I shook my head and went to lie down in front of the television. I smiled happily when I noticed the smell of nail polish was gone.
After a few minutes I heard the doorbell ring, I rolled my eyes and went to open the door, "sure I can get the door; I should apply for the butler's position!" I yelled sarcastically opening the door.
"Or a standup comedian, I think you can do both."
I laughed when Charlie came in. "You're right chief, next open show will be next week in your station." I answered locking the doors and coming in behind him.
"You're most welcome; we could all use a laugh. There is only so much people can do that is funny in daily life." he took off his coat and sat on the couch.
"So there are some humorous stories?" I took some popcorn and passed it to him.
"Sure there are, I remember I got a call from someone, it was a woman who was drunk. She called for someone to drive her home safely since she was waisted and couldn't sit behind the wheel. I think she was around 19. I gave her a normal procedure and called her parents, then dropped her off. It was scary for me too, since I was worried that she might vomit in my car." he laughed when I started laughing. I couldn't believe someone had actually called the police when they were drunk. It sounded too funny.
"Do you get those calls a lot?" I asked wondering.
He shook his head, "not really its the holidays that the mayhem starts. Especially New Years, something about start of a new year sets people on fire."
I nodded in agreement.
We stopped talking, when we saw Liz coming down. I hid my smirk when Charlie threw me a warning look for my earlier words.
"Hey Charlie, is everything ok? Is it Esme or Carlisle?" my eyes rose at her question.
"Oh no no, don't jump to conclusions. I'm just here to get Bella. Why would Esme and Carlisle be in trouble? Do you know something?" Charlie went into police mode again.
Liz rolled her eyes, "now who is jumping to conclusions. I just assumed it was for them. I forgot about Bella when I had to take care of my older son's drama. Did I tell you how fun it is to have teenage children?" she smiled and sat beside me on the couch.
"Oh thanks Liz; that means a lot!" I teased.
"Oh just you wait." she smiled teasing back.
"Well I don't have to deal with it. Bella is just perfect." Charlie grinned.
"Oh I know. Who knew you would get a perfect child out of all of us?" she looked completely surprised. I started to chuckle at Charlie's annoyed gaze.
"Laugh it up, jealousy never affected me." he smiled.
"Don't worry Charlie, that little roller coaster will turn completely on you when Bella starts dating around." Liz started to laugh, but she stopped when she realized she was the only one.
I was thinking back to Jasper's words. If I started get interested in Bella, what would Charlie do? My thoughts were cut off short when I heard Liz argue.
"What do you mean you are taking Bella? I didn't even get to spend five minutes with her to talk and why do you have a problem with her staying over? Charlie I am going to kick you out of here, don't think I won't just because you have are armed!" she screeched standing up.
"Whoa!" he threw his hands up in surrender, "I was just taking Bella to City Point. Just to some place to visit with her. I didn't get to spend time with her all day. I thought I could show her some good side of this little city." he grumbled.
"Oh Charlie, that's so sweet." she cooed.
"What's City Point?" I asked.
"You're not going!" both Charlie and Liz yelled. It was my turn to raise my hands in surrender. God, I was just wondering.
"But Charlie it's a school night. Have you lost your mind?" she went back to talking to Charlie.
"Hey I'm not stopping her from going, I just thought of going tonight. You know explain her some stuff. But I can't believe you know about that place. How?"
She rolled her eyes, "Charlie, Renee had actually posted it in the girls' bathroom. Are you really thinking no one would find out? Charlie everyone knew. There was a reason why girls were disappointed they never asked for dates in dances, when it was the girls choice."
Charlie laughed. "I should have guessed. Renee did go all dramatic. Anyway I was thinking of taking Bella tonight and not delay it more. It would be just easy on me now than later."
Liz nodded in understanding. But I just sat there very confused. This made me feel like it was better I didn't know. "Well tomorrow or sometime in the week I want her to stay over again. I want to talk to her and you and Alice keep hogging her. It's not fair. I want to know more about Renee and you know what.." she narrowed her eyes.
"It's fine, whenever I have a night shift I will let her stay over at your place or Cullen's. And about Renee, I don't care. Bella is here and happy. Dr. Cullen is taking care of the medical information. He is going to come tomorrow to talk about it with Billy. We'll see what would happen and what's going on. Right now I am as much in the dark as you are. That is one of the reasons I rather not wait."
"Ok, you call me immediately after the meeting. I mean it Charlie, now I am here and I am in this as much as you are." Liz demanded.
Charlie looked toward the TV, and then nodded. "I don't promise anything but I will do what I can."
Liz patted Charlie on his arm, "don't push me away Charlie, I might not be around before but you would be surprised how much of your old friend is still in me."
Charlie smiled sadly, "it's not you Liz, I'm just scared it's your friend that is not there anymore in me."
"You are Charlie, you still are, and with Bella, its coming out slowly." she smiled.
"How long have you guys known each other?" I asked interfering, I couldn't help it.
Liz nodded, "since we were in high school. Actually I knew Charlie since I was in elementary but I started being friends with him in high school."
"And the friendship grew stronger each year." Charlie grinned.
I thought about questions to ask but they ended when we all heard the doorbell ring.
Liz jumped up, "that must be Richard." she went to the door.
"Charlie! Bella's ready!" Alice came downstairs with Bella.
Charlie sighed, "Finally, you ready honey." Bella nodded and came to hug Charlie.
I smiled but it became forced when I saw Bella's red eyes.
Jasper's POV
I lay on the bed with a pillow over my head. I thought back to things mom said.
"Your right Jasper, Richard's not your dad. Tell me Jasper, what is a dad? Someone who cares, loves, and takes care of you. Someone who is there for you. News flash Jasper Lillian Hale, that is what Richard does. He cares about you."
She sighed, nudging me a little to move and give her some room to sit. "I made a mistake Jasper. Me, not your dad. me. I was pushy and egoistic. I took you and left.-
I cut her off, "if he loved and cared about you, he would come after you!" I yelled.
She nodded, "your right he should have come after me. He shouldn't have let me go, but it is always the mistake of two in a marriage. A wife doesn't leave her husband in marriage just because of an argument. You're supposed to talk and communicate. That is what marriage is. Your suppose to be an adult and talk it out. You made the decision of living together through sickness or health, till death do us apart. That is the promise I took when I got married Jasper. I do us apart when I made the decision for both of us. It was his mistake too but ego sometimes come in the way. Something about winning who is right and wrong lets you lose more than you have. Ego is like gambling, the more you win, the harder it is to walk away from losing. I walked away and look where it got me, look where it got you? At the end Richard did come, but I made a huge mistake to just walk away Jasper. Richard loved me, he really did. Before marriage he spilt the earth in two just to make me happy. I acted immature, thinking if I leave he will follow. I made the mistake of going, but at the same time taking control of your life. What mistakes a parent makes, shouldn't affect you. You're a child that needs both parents took you away in hopes of making Richard follow. That was me acting like a teenage girl. That is what girlfriends do to their boyfriends to get a reaction, a mother taking a child with her is not right.
"Richard could have come after me. But reality stopped him. His job, his daughter, his ego. Just like my attitude. If I up and left now, what is the guarantee I wouldn't do it again after he came after me. Don't you get it Jasper? It was a fear of rejection too. For some rejection holds on you is very strong, just like worry. It never goes away. One wrong word can lead someone into thinking about rejection.
"What I am trying to say is, Richard is trying, he really is. Can you just give him the benefit of the doubt. He sees Carlisle and he sees you, he just wishes for you to be a son."
I glared at her, "I call him a dad, first month when I moved here, everything was fine, why is he being this way now? I mean grounding me? Why? This grounding never happened at the start, damn it, I didn't even do anything. It was all Rosalie. And I didn't cover for her, I was with Alice. No one asked me if they had seen Rosalie or Emmett." I sighed, hiding my face in my pillow.
She moved her hands through my hair, "actually I grounded you. It was a way to ground Rosalie too for disobeying me and meeting Emmett. I wasn't even going to let her go to the fair if it wasn't for Esme. But Richard admonished the grounding. You going and disobeying it feels like you don't think of him like a dad. Calling him dad doesn't mean anything then. What if he did ground you? Would you do the same thing if I grounded you specifically? No, you wouldn't."
"I would!" I moved the pillow off me, "I would because I can't stand it in this house when that little rich spoil girl is downstairs. I want to get away from her. I don't care if you ground me for in entire year mom. I would stay in this room and even eat here if that makes you or dad happy. But I don't want to be near her. It's hard to share the same air she breaths in. just let me live with the Cullen's mom. I swear I won't ever get in trouble again. I will be like invisible person. I will go to school and straight home. No fights or loud music or anything. I promise." I groaned moving my back toward her.
I heard of sharp intake of breath. "I don't want you to be invisible; I want you to be my son. Play and study. Have a good life. I want you to be happy. But don't give Rosalie the importance of ruining your life. Rosalie might be bad but Richard isn't. It makes him feel like he is a stranger when you disobey him. I will talk to Rosalie and Richard again, but please just do what you are told. I know you don't mind, and you just want some peace, but don't do this to Richard, he doesn't deserve it, just like Richard doesn't deserve this reaction because of Rosalie." I heard her stood up. After a few seconds I heard the door of my room open and close.
I closed my eyes and tried to sleep.
Bella POV
I shut the door of the bathroom and put my back against it. I let my tears and sobs go as I started to cry. This was one of the benefits of being silent; your sobs are silent too. I started to really cry and slid down on the ground.
I was such a bad daughter; I didn't deserve Charlie as a dad. I couldn't believe I was thinking about not spending time with him. I was just thinking he was stopping me from going to school, but when Edward pointed out if it was Renee asking me instead of Charlie I would have jumped at the plan. Why didn't I react the same for Charlie? Because I am the most ungrateful person, I am already taking Charlie for granted. Renee never took me anywhere to spend time with me, and here Charlie was giving all I ever wanted. I cried for my selfishness.
"Bella! Hurry up. I want to see how you look. Do you want me to come inside? Knock twice if yes." I chuckled while wiping my tears. Alice was too funny. I changed into the clothes she choose for me. I was glad it was a long sleeve shirt. I knew it must be a little chilly outside tonight. I tied my hair and looked in the mirror, taking a last glance while opening the door.
I promised myself I won't ever take Charlie for granted again.
A/N: hey everyone updated chap. I am happy with how many people loved last chapter of Jasper's past. That was honestly just to give you guys the background of his character. Many people loved his gangster past and connected to twilight saga, that was fantastic. This is a little short chapter compared to others but I will make it up in my next chap.
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Ello matie,
Ok so that was another EXTREMLY FANTASTICAL AWSOMELY TRY TO FIND MORE WORDS THAT MEAN COOL IN BIG LETTERS SO WHEN YOU READ IT YOU WILL THINK I'M SCREAMING WHEN REALLY THE ONLY SOUND IN MY HOUSE IS THE KEYBORD KEYS AND MY LITTLE SISTER SNORING ok I'm done with the big font ;D. I lovely dovelyed this chapter it was spectacular. It's kinda hunting how you could just think if anything happened to Alice or if they were to break up ( which they never would...RIGHT( haha I fooled you with more big letters)) Jasper has the posability of leaving everyone and going back to texas and getting himself killed ( kinda like Edward in New Moon with the Voltrua ( I honestly have no inkling on how to spell that ?-? - haha I made a funny face haha) well again great chapie and can't wait for the next one also thanks for putting up my review on the last chapter it made me fell love :) 3 can't wait till the next chapter LIGIT haha more capital words :D
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I love Jasper's story. It really works, it's realistic, yet you can see how it relates to his story in the books. Jasper seems to suffer in silence, kind of the misunderstood kid. Update soon.
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This is getting good :) I'm bouncing just waiting for the next chapter, I can't wait. Jasper is one of my favorite characters and I'm glad he's getting a part in thins story because Ilove it so much.
Can't wait to read more, update when you can please and thank you
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Great chapter! Wow, poor Jasper. I like how you turned his past from the book into this hough, it fits him well in this story. I hope that everyone will get closer. Poor esme, and Liz is sure having a hard time. Great chapters keep it up! :
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LOOOOOVVVVEEEE IT! At this exact moment it is 1:06 in the morning and I have to get up at about 6 tomorrow. Oops. Oh wellll! PLEASE update soon! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! And now it is 1:07!