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Chapter 4: Realization and Breaking Up

~Bella's POV

Jasper's note was so surprising I wasn't sure if I even believed it. But Rosalie knew what was going on. But she's not going to tell me.

I decided to text Jasper, having a serious question for him.

Hello, Jasper

I just wanted to know if the note that I received from you was actually true. Is it?

-Bella.

And I read the note over again, and then I felt my phone vibrate, but it was someone calling me, so I answered not bothering to look at the caller-id.

"Bella, hey darlin'." Someone said on the other side of the line.

Jasper… It was Jasper.

"Jasper," I swooned.

"It was true. Bella, Edward left again, needing to hunt. But I know he is going to get even more protective over you from all of this. And I'm sorry for that. But I am not going to hide my feelings for you. Alice knows, I'm sure. She will be home again shortly; she is dropping off your Mom soon."

I know he still loved Alice, but I knew they were not meant to be. But I still feel bad.

"Bella, you should come by tomorrow so we can explain this to Edward."

I panicked.

"But Jasper, he might get mad."

"Oh I know he will, darl', but do you think the rest of us are gonna let him hurt 'ya, again?"

I knew they wouldn't let that happen.

"No."

"I'm gonna protect 'ya, Hun. Don't worry. Edward's almost back. I love you, Isabella. See you tomorrow." And the phone went dead.

I am still in shock of this whole thing, and still in a lot of pain.

I need sleep. I thought to myself.

So I curled up next to Rose, who had heard all of that and she nodded at me, smiling reassuringly.

I told her 'thank you' and fell asleep.

~THE NEXT DAY~

I woke up at 9:34 a.m. and noticed that Rosalie wasn't here anymore, but she left a note.

Hey Hun,

Sorry I had to go back to the house. Edward is being complicated. See you soon.

Love,

Rosie3

So, I carefully took a shower and put on a lose pair of jeans and a long sleeved shirt to hide the bruises.

I was hungry so I headed downstairs and ate a bowl of Lucky Charms and washed my empty bowl in the sink, then took a pain pill with some water.

Heading back upstairs, slowly, I grabbed my phone and saw that I had a message, and a voicemail.

The message read,

Bellaaa!

Hey, even though all of this is crazy to you right now, know that I still love you and I always will. You're my BEST FRIEND! Sorry Eddie was a jerk. He got his ass kicked by all of us. Well, except Esme and Carlisle. BUT they yelled at him good. Haha. Anyways, I'll see you soon.

Love you,

Ali

I smiled knowing that I would still have Alice through this.

I listened to the voicemail. It was from Edward…

"Bella, this is Edward. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I am just very protective of you. Come by today, I want to apologize for the way I acted."

I deleted the voicemail. And put my shoes on.

Walking down stairs, I told my Mom I was going to the Cullen's, and she told me to have fun. Charlie was still fishing.

Grabbing my keys, I opened the door and walked outside into the cold.

I got in my truck and drove to other home; the Cullen's home.

Edward and Alice were waiting for me when I pulled up and stopped my truck in the driveway. So I got out of the truck, gently and walked up to Alice and hugged her lightly, still wincing.

"I missed you, so much." I said to her.

I just glared angrily at Edward, and walked past him and into the house.

They walked in behind me. Jasper was sitting on the couch, reading a book so I walked up to him from behind and covered his eyes with my hands.

"GUESS WHO?" I said.

"Bella," I could have sworn he sighed my name.

"Yes! Hi, Jasper," I removed my hands and walked around the couch to give him a hug, which he returned. I winced, but it was worth it.

I sat down on the couch then as Edward and Alice came and sat on it, as well.

"Where's everyone else?" I asked to no one in particular.

"Hunting," Alice replied.

"Oh. Okay."

It was silent for a while.

"Bella, I'm so sorry."

"I know you are," I said quietly. "But sorry doesn't take back the fact that you lost control. I'm disappointed in you." I frowned, looking down.

"I realize that, Isabella, that's why I want to make it up to you." He said as he sat down on the coffee table right in front of me.

"We have something to talk about, Edward." I looked at him sadly, but also seriously.

"And what is that?" Edward asked.

"Well for starters, why are you spending for time with Ali rather than me?" I asked him.

"Bella, you know she's my best friend, too." He replied as if he were hiding something.

"Yeah, well she's MY wife, and I have gotten any time with her lately, thanks to you," Jasper was starting to get angry.

He told me he loves me, and I want to believe it, which I kind of do. But I can still see how hurt he is. He loves Alice, too.

I heard Edward mumble something before getting up and started pacing.

Jasper was really seething now, so I put my arm on his to calm him down, and it worked. I smiled at him, and he smiled back at me.

I looked at Jasper, wanting to know what he said. He just shook his head and mouthed 'later'.

I looked at Ali to see that she was dry sobbing so I scooted next to her and she sobbed into my shoulder.

"Edward, I don't know exactly what you said, but it has upset Ali, and I do not appreciate that. What is going on with you?" I said to him.

"What do you mean, Bella?" he asked back.

"Okay, now you're just being a cocky bastard. You know exactly what's going on." I replied.

You love her more than me don't you? I thought angrily to him.

Jasper came up and put his arms around Ali and me to try and calm both of us.

"What? No! Where did you get that idea, Isabella? I have no idea what you're talking about." He paced more.

I gave Jasper a smile and he took his arm off me and I stood up and walked up to Edward.

He stopped and I glared at him for a bit, trying to figure out what he mumbled a few minutes ago. "I heard what you mumbled."

"Okay, then what did I say?" He glared back down at me.

"You said, 'If only you knew why. If only you knew what her and I were doing. She's not yours anymore. She's mine. They both are.'" I looked away, feeling a tear roll down my cheek.

He moved closer to me and cupped my cheek, and I winced, feeling very frightened.

"Look at me." He stated.

I didn't.

"Isabella, look at me. Now!" He demanded.

Now I was shaking from fear, hoping he doesn't lose control again, like yesterday.

I opened them, staring at him so he could see the hurt in my eyes.

"Good girl-" He started.

"I'M NOT A FUCKING DOG, EDWARD! I'm your girlfriend." I screamed back, wincing again.

"Don't you talk to me like that." He said angrily.

"You know what, Edward. Fuck you. I'm just a PET to you, aren't I? I don't want to be with someone who disrespects me, and HURTS ME. We're OVER!" I stated, grabbing my jacket and keys as quickly as I could without causing more pain, and walked out the door.

Unfortunately, he's faster than me, and he was at my truck waiting for me.

"It is not you who makes the decisions in this relationship, Isabella. It is me." He said annoyed once I reached him.

I looked back towards the house and started to go back but he grabbed my arm.

"Where are you going?"

I was now afraid as he applied more pressure to my arm, and I screamed as loud as I could over my tears.

Hopefully the rest of the family and Jasper would come and help me.

Jasper exited the house right as I thought of it, glaring at Edward.

"Edward, let her go." Jasper said roughly.

Jasper said as though he were scared. About what, I'm not sure.

"She's mine, why should I?" Edward pulled me closer to him.

"No I'm not," I said, crying. "I'm Jasper's. That's why you're being so protective. You know he can sense mates. And I'm his, as he is mine. Edward, please. You're hurting me, again," I was now bawling.

"NO!" He roared and dropped me to the floor. I looked up from teary eyes seeing Edward charging at Jasper.

So I screamed again.

"Edward, don't hurt him." I threatened, knowing it would probably do no good. Edward was fast, but I knew Jasper was wiser.

I blinked and all of a sudden I was in the house with Alice. I could only hear loud screaming, and after a moment or two I realized it was me screaming.

I stopped screaming and Alice just held me telling me everything was going to be just fine. Jasper and Edward came back in a few minutes later, calmed down more.

"I'm so sorry, Bella," they both said at the same time.

"WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED?" I said.

It was Alice that decided to explain. "Well, Bells, Edward got jealous AGAIN because Jazzy loves you, and Edward doesn't share very well, as you know. So, they fought over you, AGAIN" she yelled the last word.

Alice let me go and I got up and stood in front of them. "So who won?" I asked, wanting to know.

Jasper walked up to me, and hugged me to him. "I did darlin." He smiled.

"Okay," I smiled. "I think I'm going to go home and think all of this through. I'll call you guys later."

I walked up to Edward and stared at him.

"Listen, I know this isn't easy for you. But Edward, you have a problem. You are obsessed with me. You know you love Alice, not me, and she loves you, so please, be happy; with her. You two are good for each other. I don't think I should see you for a while, though." I looked away, sadly.

"I think you're right, Bella. I'm sorry that I was such an ass to you. I do love you, and I always will, but I want you to be happy, too, and if Jasper is the one to do that, then I can't protest." He smiled down at me and kissed the top of my head. I could only give him a small smile.

I walked up to Alice, hugging her close to me.

"Thanks, Ali. I know you love both Edward and Jazz. We both do, but we both know who we belong to, and you belong to Edward. I love you so much. Take care of him for me. And I will take care of Jasper." I kissed her cheeks and she reciprocated.

Walking back to Jasper, I wrapped my arms around his neck, and he wrapped his around my waist tightly.

He bent down to whisper in my ear, "Isabella, darlin', I know this has been hard for you, and it's overwhelming, but I want you to know, that I love you. We can take this as slow as you want, even just being friends, if you need. But I'll always be here waiting," Jasper replied lovingly.

He kissed both of my cheeks and my nose, then stopping close to my lips to look me in the eyes, asked for permission. I leaned in, kissing him softly, as fireworks went off through my entire body.

"I love you, too, Jasper, and I now believe that we are truly meant for each other. Thank you for wanting to be patient with me. This will take a while getting use to, but I'm willing to try."

I kissed his lips once more, smiling.

"Let me walk you to your truck, darlin'," He said in that sexy accent of his, and I nodded.

"Bye Ali and Edward."

And Jazz and I walked outside and to my truck, hand in hand.

We stopped in front of my truck and I turned to face him. I smiled at him and he smiled at me, our smiles matching our emotions; love, pride, confusion, want, happiness, and safe.

"Jasper," I started, "Yes, this is a lot for me, but I trust that you'll be here for me whenever I need you. I know you'll wait until I'm ready to take it to the next step, which might take a while. I'm not ready to lose my virtue, but you're the one who I will lose it to. Jasper, I love you, even now, so soon." I said honestly.

Jasper wrapped his arms around me, making me feel safe and loved. "Oh, darlin', I will wait 'till you're ready, even if it means forever. I know you are still insecure about your body, baby, I can sense it, and I'm can understand that, I've been there. But know that you are the most beautiful woman on this planet, and you are mine, and if you feel insecure, I'll make damn sure you feel beautiful, sexy, and confident, without my power, because you are. I love you, Isabella, I always have, and I always will. I've been waiting for you for a long time, and I'm so glad to finally have you."

His speech took my breath away, so I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck; bring me closer to him and kissing his beautiful lips with all the love that I possessed.

"I'm going to miss you. Come to my room tonight, please." I pleaded.

"Of course I will my darlin'. I'll do anything for you," He said lovingly.

"I'll see you tonight, then." I smiled to him and our lips met once again.

"Definitely, darlin'," He said smiling.

I opened the truck door and got in sadly, not wanting to leave him for even a short amount of time.

"Bye, darlin'," Jasper winked at me.

"Bye, Jazzy." I smiled genuinely and lovingly at him.

I started my truck and waved at him and started pulling out of their driveway, leaving my second house to my first.

I got there without complication and walked to the front door and entered the house.

I walked into the kitchen and saw that my Mom was sitting at the table drinking a cup of tea and reading a magazine. My Dad must still be fishing, since I still didn't see his cruiser.

"Hi, Mom," I hugged her.

"Hi, Bells. How was your visit with the Cullen's?" She asked, curiously.

"Well, it was really rough at first. I found out Edward loves Alice and Jasper loves me. But Edward is still really protective of me, so they fought over me. But it ended alright. Edward and I are no longer together," I said quietly.

"What? How does that even happen?"

"Well, you see, they are different. Edward thought he was in love with me, but I was just an obsession for him. And since I've gotten to know Jasper more lately, we've easily bonded. But please don't be mad with Edward, we're still friends, somewhat, and I'm still not quite filled in on all of this." I replied.

"Oh," was all she said.

I walked up the stairs and to my room and took my phone out of my bag, laying back on my bed, grunting from the pain in my ribs.

I decided to text Jasper.

Jazzy,

I got home safely. I told my Mom about Edward and me, and you and me… She is just as confused about it as I feel. Lol

I miss you already, and I can't wait to see you later tonight. I love you.

XOXO,

Bella

I just lay there, waiting for his response. And finally it came.

Isabella,

I'm sorry this is so much on you, I really am, but I thought you should know the truth. I thought you should know how I feel about you.

I miss you, too. My arms feel too empty without you in them. ;D I love you, too, darlin'. See you soon.

XOXO,

Jazz

I smiled because he was so sweet.

Normally, I would refuse to let anyone call me Isabella, but it sounded right coming from him.

It was exhausted, emotionally, so I decided I should take a short nap.

I woke up 2 hours later, feeling better, but lonely, somehow.

It was only about 4 in the afternoon, so I thought I'd go see my friend, Jake.

So, I told my Mom that I'd be back in a little while, and left.

I drove there easily, in about 15 minutes, and stopped at his house and got out.

I knocked on the door and he opened it, then his jaw dropped.

"Bella!" He said happily.

"Oh my God, I haven't seen you in a long time!" He hugged me closely to him, and I whimpered from the pressure of him squeezing him to me.

"I'm sorry, Bella! Am I hurting you?" He let go quickly.

"No, Jake, I'm just sore," I smiled and kissed his cheek. "I've missed you."

He smiled. "I missed you, too!"

We started walking to First Beach, sitting down once we got there.

"So, how are you and Cullen?" He asked looking away.

"Edward and I broke up," I said quietly.

"YOU DID?" He said too excitedly.

"Yeah, today, actually," I smiled sadly.

"I'm sorry, Bells, why?"

"Well, he's too controlling. And he is angry because his brother, Jasper and I are really close now." I looked down.

"Well I'm sorry, Bells," he replied like he meant it.

"It's okay, Jake. Break-ups happen, right?"

"Yeah, they do. Are you okay with this?" He asked, concerned.

"Yeah, I'm fine, Jake. It's still weird. I mean after 7 months, we end it." I smiled, awkwardly.

"Yeah, I guess that would be weird." He shrugged.

We talked more about random stuff before I told him I had to go. He walked me to my truck and gave me a small hug before helping me in.

"Thanks, Jake. You're a great friend. I'll call you tomorrow. Love you."

"Love you, too, Bells," he said happily, and smiled at me as I pulled out into the road.

I made my way home and when I got there it was already 8 p.m. and Dad was home. He looked really happy as I walked through the door. Too happy.

"Hey Bells, did your Mom tell me right? Are you and Cullen really over?" He practically growled his name, but bounced happily at the thought of him and I being separated.

"Yeah, Dad, we are. Don't act so happy about it. I'm still upset about what happened, okay?" I said harshly and went upstairs to my bedroom.

I slammed the door angrily and sat on my bed. I was upset so I texted Jasper.

Jazzy

Hey, miss you lots. My Dad is a little too happy about Edward and I breaking up… Wish you were here now, but I know you will be here soon.

Love you,

Bella

I lay on my bed but grunted from the pain it caused. Then I heard heavy footsteps come up the stairs… It was my Dad.

He knocked and opened the door and walked in.

"Listen, baby girl, I know this is hard on you, and I'm sorry I was so rude to you, I just never liked the kid. He didn't treat you right, and you deserve the best, Honey. Your Mom told me his brother liked you, is that right?" He said.

My phone vibrated then, signaling a text and I opened, not looking at my father.

Hey baby, I'm sorry. I wish I could help, but everything will be alright, I know it.

Love you, too. See you soon.

Jazz

I smiled and put my phone down.

"Was that him?" My dad asked curiously.

"Yeah, that was Jasper, Dad. We get along really well. You'd like him Dad But don't worry, I'm not going to rush into a relationship with him, and he's fine with just being friends with me. You know, Alice and Jasper split up recently, too…" I replied cautiously, waiting for him to freak out, but he didn't.

"Oh… So are you okay with this? The breakup I mean," He asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. It's weird, but I know we weren't right. He was controlling. And he needs to work on his needs and wants, and not experiment that on me. I love him, but I don't think I was ever 'in love' with him, Dad. He was always more of a friend to me." I said sadly.

"I understand, baby girl. I'm sorry about earlier, I just want you to be in good hands. I love you, Bells, know that," He said meaningfully.

"I know, Dad. I love you, too." I replied.

He got up and walked to the door.

"Goodnight, Bella, your Mom and I are going to sleep now."

"Goodnight, Dad." I got up and hugged him lightly.

We smiled to each other and he walked out.

Mom came in and said goodnight, kissing me on the cheek and told me she loved me. And she walked into her room.

I went to sit back on my bed and waited for Jasper to come.

A few moments later, he was sitting next to me.

I jumped, but then calmed down.

"Hey Jazzy," I whispered, cuddling into his side and we leaned back onto the bed.

"Hey darlin," He whispered lovingly, and kissed my forehead.

So, what did you think? I know I had fun writing it. Sorry for the delay, I had to rewrite this chapter like 5 times to get it how I wanted it. Lol Well, it's pretty long, so you're welcome. I love you guys. You make this story possible, and I love you guys. Chapter 5 will be up, when it's up. I don't know when, just be patient. I'm gong through a lot; Physical therapy, and counseling, a lot.

Thanks for reading!

-Delilah