My Paper Heart
Chapter 12
Today was the day Jasper and I were going to the courthouse to get married and then a little weekend getaway.
The twins were three months old and we've all adjusted quite well.
Sue comes to visit a couple times a month so they've adjusted to her as well and her and my dad will be staying with them this weekend so we can get away.
Jasper's therapy is going slower than he likes, but I'm secretly liking it, it means he'll be home with us a little longer. After the courthouse,
Emmett and Rose were hosting a reception at their house, we just wanted a cookout, family and friends get together, so that's what we're getting.
My dad and Sue were going to the courthouse with us to help with the twins, Sue had bought these cute little paper boy like outfits for the twins and they had little hats too, the boys loved wearing hats. Jasper was wearing a pair of charcoal pants, a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a charcoal tie. I choose a white sundress, it was loose and flowy, since I still had a belly (at least to me I did) and a pair of white sandals.
We were ready to go.
The ceremony was quick and we were at Emmett and Rose's before we knew it.
We had a wonderful afternoon and when evening approached we headed back to the house to help dad and Sue put the twins down.
We hugged them and then took off for our short 30 minute drive to Willows Lodge.
I couldn't wait to see the room Jasper had reserved for us, all I knew was that it was the lodge and close by in Wine Country, it sounded perfect for our quick honeymoon.
When we reached our room, Jasper was quick to scoop me up against my protests and carry me across the threshold. The room was breathtaking,and faced the forest.
It had a huge jacuzzi tub that had just been drawn for us with rose petals floating in it and champagne waiting.
Jasper wasted no time in striping us down and pulling us over and into the tub where we proceed to make love, drink champagne and eat the chocolate covered strawberries provided for us as well.
It was the perfect evening.
We did couples massages, ate a romantic nice course dinner with the most fabulous wine, that we were taking back for gifts for everyone.
But mostly we spent the weekend in bed, enjoying each other.
The twins were now toddling around, pulling up on things and trying to figure out how to walk. I think Harrison will be the first, he's the one letting go all the time. Hudson is a little more cautious, he's definitely going to take after me and he's also babbling more than Harrison too. We've started planning the twins first birthday party and Jasper is in talks to take some sort of test to see if he's ready to return to active duty soon.
Edward leaves next week.
He's become a big part of our life believe it or not and Jasper and him have become very close.
The boys call him Uncle and he lives up to the responsibility.
He spoils them beyond belief and he's usually over every weekend playing ball with Jasper and the boys, Emmett included Cecilia, because she 'wasn't going to be a sissy girl', he said.
Rose and I stayed in the kitchen catching up and making lunch.
Edward gave the boys their birthday presents since he'd miss the party. He'd bought them each
a powered Dodge truck,, they've been driving them around ever since. Sharing with Cecilia of course.
The day of the twins party was pure craziness.
We had so many people at our house between family, friends and a few of Jasper and Edward's buddies had stopped over to see Jasper as well. Everyone was having a blast it seems, except for me.
I was exhausted. I didn't sleep well last night, my stomach was hurting, and so now I was cranky and Jasper was staying away, which was smart because we tended to argue, but that in the end usually made things worse.
As we sat around eating lunch and the kids played with all the presents, Jasper sat to the side with his buddies, whispers and serious faces.
"What's up with your hubby?" Emmett asked with a serious face.
"Your guess is as good as mine. He knows I was up sick all night and yet he's sat around with them all day whispering, he's also been on the phone a lot more. I'm kind of worried. I think he'll be going back soon. His evaluation is next week and I'm wondering if this has something to do with that. He and Edward were all secretive too, before Edward left." I sighed.
"You knew it was going to happen." My dad warned.
"I know dad." I snapped.
"Bells." he looked at me sadly.
"Sorry, I'm just not feeling well and I'm tired." I shook my head.
They told me they understood and helped out with the boys and cleanup, all while Jasper never left his spot.
After the party was over, Rose and Emmett offered to take the twins for the night, knowing
Cecilia would love the company and me the downtime.
Dad reminded me they were a phone call away, Sue gave me a big hug and Carlisle told me if I
still felt bad on Monday to come into his office, I agreed, no arguing with Carlisle. I closed up the house, because Jasper was in his office, on the phone again and went to shower. He slides in with me and starts to get handsy. "Don't even think about it Jasper Whitlock." I snapped.
"What? I can't touch my wife?" he asked.
"No you can't. Especially when you ignored her all day, knowing she's sick and hadn't slept last night. Not to mention you practically ignored your boys today." I pushed my finger into his chest and started crying.
He held me while I cried
"Are you finished?" he asked.
I nodded and after our shower he pulled me on the bed to talk.
"Look, I'm sorry. I couldn't say anything just yet because I didn't know. But I will be leaving again in about three weeks." he hugged me close before I could hit him.
"Three weeks? That's all the notice you're giving me? I thought you were going in for your reevaluation next week?" I shoved him away.
"I was, but they went to my PT and got all the info they needed, I just had to take a few tests.
There's something big. I'm sorry." he shook his head and started pacing.
"Can't you give me anything?" I asked and he shook his head no.
"I'm sorry. I can't, it's all classified." he hugged me close.
"Promise me you'll be safe and come back to us, OK?" I kissed him softly.
"Bella…" he snuggled into my hair.
"I know, I know. You can't make that promise." I cried.
"Hey, come on. Let's make these three weeks the best for us. OK? No fighting, no tears. And we've got Skype to keep in touch, I won't be in trouble." he kissed me.
"Let's get away for a few days." I smiled at him. "Just the four of us, a little mini vacation." I shrugged.
"OK. We'll leave Friday." he insisted on planning everything.
We spent the rest of the night making love and reconnecting.
He couldn't answer simple questions for me as we laid in bed, such as "how long would he be gone?", "where was he going?", "how dangerous was it?". He just looked at me with a sad face and said "If I could tell you, I would. But, it's classified." and hugged me closer.
AN:
Sorry I've been MIA… AGAIN…
Lots of doctor's appointments and after school events with my boys…
Trying to keep up…
Hoping to get answers SOON… :0)
Hope you enjoyed this chapter and the crazy that is Bella and Jasper…
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