This takes place in August 2006. I'm sure you'll figure out where at when you start reading!
Jasper smiled as he watched Haven practically skipping out the Swan's front door with Amber in tow. He could hear Haven still trying to convince Amber to go shopping for more supplies, using her favorite restaurant against her.
"Amber, please? I only have a few candles left, and I need more herbs! Alice and I go searching for a lot of them, but it's easier to buy large bundles."
"Haven, come on. I was almost done with that book! Maybe tomorrow?"
"We'll stop at your favorite restaurant."
"... Fine. Fine!" She mumbled to herself as she walked around to the side of Haven's new vehicle Alice got her. "You're so evil for using that again me."
"You love me! Come on, we can be back before Jasper's done with his hunting trip."
Jasper waited until Haven drove off, a smile still on his face. Amber was just too adorable. He took in a deep, unnecessary, breath before walking up to the front door. He knocked gently, feeling nervous. He didn't think he would say no.. but he could. He and Amber had a different relationship than he did with Bella..
Charlie opened the door and saw Jasper there. He smiled softly, motioning him inside. "Amber just left with Haven, Jasper. You just missed her."
Jasper nodded his head as he walked inside, turning to him. "I was wanting to talk to you actually."
Charlie looked him over, realizing how nervous the man seemed. He hummed as he walked into the kitchen, getting out a beer. "Would you like one?"
"No thank you, sir."
Charlie sighed as he sat down across from him, "I told you, it's just Charlie." He sipped at his beer before nodding at him. "What did you want to talk about?" Even thought he had an idea about the topic.
Jasper gently laid his hands on the table, holding them together. "I've loved your daughter since the first day I met her, Charlie. And ever since our third year together I've wanted to ask you this. I know Amber is very independent but I would still like to have your blessing, Charlie. Would you approve of me asking Amber to marry me?"
Charlie listened to him quietly, taking another large drink of his beer. He then sighed, a smile forming on his face. "I don't even know why you asked, Jasper."
Jasper felt his amusement and his irritation, thinking he was going to say no to him. "I promise to always love her, Charlie. She's the one thing in this world that matters the most to me. When she was taken for all of us, I almost killed myself in order to find her. And then when I couldn't... I almost gave up on everything. She's my entire reason for living, Charlie. I don't plan on losing her again and I've been dying to ask her to marry me ever since she came back to us.."
Charlie felt his heart swell a little at how much Jasper did love his daughter. He then chuckled softly, shaking his head, interrupting his continuing speech. "Yes, Jasper. You have my blessing."
"I love her so much -" He paused as he looked over at Charlie, feeling his happiness, amusement and love. "I do?"
Charlie got up and patted his shoulder, chuckling more. "Of course. I've been waiting for you to get the courage to ask." He held out his hand to the man, smiling softly. "I know she'll say yes, Jasper. So welcome to the family, son."
Jasper stood up and shook his hand, smiling back at him happily. "Thank you, sir."
Charlie finished his beer and walked with him to the door, "Good luck, Jasper."
Jasper smiled, chuckling softly. "Thank you sir. I'll need it." He shook his hand again before walking over to Emmett's jeep that he hid behind a curb. He sat down in the seat and grinned, reaching over to grab the ring box. He opened the lid and looked down at the sparkling ring. "Mrs. Amber Whitlock.." He imagined Amber walking down the aisle in a beautiful dress, the ring on her finger. He smiled softly as he sat the ring box back down in the seat, driving back to his home.
{X}
Jasper walked into the home, laughing at what he could hear.
Rosalie was getting the outfits together, with Alice's advice. She was muttering to herself about greens matching.
Alice was humming to herself between talking to herself about what pillows and comforter to put together.
Esme and Carlisle were in the kitchen, Esme discussing with him what to make for the picnic. Carlisle suggested sliders since they would be easier to eat and Amber would still love them. Then Esme remarked how she knew Amber loved fries with Cajun spices.
Emmett was looking through the scrapbook that Jasper had put together, laughing about the pictures he had taken on their infamous hike in the mountains. The one that caused their secret to be revealed.
Jasper smiled as he just listened to his family helping him put together the surprise for Amber. He couldn't wait until he asked her. He looked up when Alice appeared in front of him, holding a pillow loosely in her grip. "I'm going to ask her to go eat lunch with me! And Haven is going to be on her period so I can use that as an excuse too." She looked off to the side, getting another vision. She then grinned as she turned to him. "She's going to say -"
Jasper quickly placed a hand over her mouth, his lips tugged up on the sides slightly. "I'd rather keep it a surprise for me too, Alice."
Alice raised an eyebrow but didn't say the answer. She then grinned and dissapeared, saying she was going to finish getting the stuff together.
Jasper chuckled softly as he walked into the kitchen first.
Esme was standing in front of the island, looking over her many new cookbooks. She was looking over sliders, looking for one that Amber would love. Carlisle was writing down ingredients they would need so he could get everything for her, smiling as he watched his mate.
Esme turned to Jasper first, a soft smile on her face. She held out the book towards him, tilting her head. "Do you think she'll like this one?"
Jasper read it over and nodded. "That's pretty close to her favorite restaurant's cooking. She'll love it." He smiled at them, nodding his head. "Thank you for helping.."
Esme put the book down, walking over to him. "We love her too Jasper, maybe not as much as you do. But she's still family and I can't wait until she's officially my daughter as well."
Charlie patted him on the shoulder, nodding. "We're all excited as well."
Rosalie called down as she went to Emmett. "So of course we're helping."
Emmett chuckled as he hugged his mate. "I want little bear to be my sister already, dude."
Alice appeared beside Esme, one hand on her hip. "And I plan on making this perfect. Because neither of you are going to ever forget this day." She winked at them. "Now. You're going to need get everything set up while I abduct Amber."
Jasper smiled and nodded, feeling even more excited about the day. "Yes, ma'am."
{X}
Jasper looked down at everything Alice left in the back of the vehicle. There were tons of blankets, pillows and decorations. His scrapbook was on top, laying safely on a blanket. Esme's picnic basket was in the passenger seat, secured so it wouldn't be tossed around.
Jasper nervously got in the Jeep, driving to the predetermined spot in the woods he had picked out. He remembered seeing the beautiful clearing with Emmett once. And he knew it would be beautiful today. He parked the car behind some dense foliage, quickly setting everything up. He had just finished laying the decorations Alice had left for him when he heard the Jeep approaching. He hid in the foliage as well, listening carefully. He could hear Alice running around as well, probably with a camera.
"What the hell, Alice.. this is really out here for just a lunch date."
Jasper heard her enter the clearing, able to smell her amazing scent. He stepped out and felt his heart swell with how beautiful she looked. Her expression immediately lit up when she saw him, even though she was really confused. He was sure his expression was the same.
"Jasper?"
Jasper walked over to her, smiling happily down at her. "Ma'am."
Amber and Jasper's engagement date is August 27th, 2006