My Paper Heart
Chapter 16
Planning the boys second birthday had been my focus.
They wanted a pirate theme, so I'd been buying stuff for the past couple of months to go all out and make their day special, especially since their dad wasn't here.
Edward and his parents had bought them a huge outside playset that looked like a pirate ship, the boys were currently in there playing while Rose, Sue and I sat up for the party.
They had about 10 kids from daycare showing up along with parents.
Sue had made their cake. It was actually cupcakes that look like a pirate ship. It was adorable.
"Sue I think you missed your calling as a cake decorator." I smiled.
"Oh, it's nothing. Not that hard at all." He scoffed.
"Why do you think I'm getting so fat." My dad came up behind us and kissed her cheek.
We chatted away while we finished up, awaiting our guests.
The doorbell rang and I went to let whatever guest had arrived an hour early. Standing there with flowers and two gift bags was Edward.
"Oh Edward, I don't think the boys will enjoy flowers." I smacked his arm.
"The flowers are for Haley and these are for the boys." He smiled.
"Flowers for Haley?" I raised a brow.
"Well…" He hedged.
"Come in Edward, we'll put these in water." I smiled.
I then showed him where the boys were and he was more than excited they were enjoying it.
Seeing Edward walk outside the boys ran towards him.
"Unca Ed!" The boys called in unison.
"Hey guys. What's up?" he asked.
"We're loving out new pwayset." Hudson hugged his good leg.
"Good, I'm glad you boys are enjoying it. You're going to share with all your friends today, right?" he asked messing up Harrison's curls.
"Yes sir!" They give him a crazy salute he taught them and we're all laughing as they run off to play.
"Bella, can I talk to you before it gets too crazy?" he asked nodding to the inside.
"Yes. Sue will you watch them?" I asked.
"Of course dear." She squeezed my hand as I walked away.
"What's up Edward?" I asked.
"I called my Lieutenant to see if I could get any answers for you. And he said their mission won't be over for maybe another six months. Jasper is in the field, that's why no contact. And you didn't hear this, OK? But he's been undercover. So when he comes back, he's going to need some help. I'll be here to make sure he gets it. Every step of the way." He hugged me tight and I had to hold back the tears.
"Edward, is he going to be OK?" I asked.
"I don't want to lie to you Bella. I really don't know." He sighed.
"Thank you for that. I really appreciate ALL you do for us." I hugged him again.
"Bella for all I put you through, it's the least I can do. We'll always be friends." He squeezed my hand before we walked back out.
The party was a success, all the kids were sugared up when they left and on their way to Napville. We had tons of things to do, to wear them out and my two were currently in the grass playing with Haley.
It's been three months since the boy's birthday, I was currently at home alone because Rose and Emmett wanted to take the kids to the zoo. Who was I to argue?
I'd already cleaned the house top to bottom and I was currently relaxing on the back porch when my phone rang. Not looking I picked it up.
"Hello?" I said.
"Bella? Baby is it you?" Jasper sounded frantic.
"Jasper? Yes, yes it's me." I started crying.
"No, don't cry. I don't have long. I just want you to know I miss you all and I'm sorry." Then the line was dead.
I sat there staring at my phone and crying.
That's where Rose found me when they came home.
"Bella? Bella! Snap out of it." She lightly slapped my cheek.
"What?" I blinked and realized it was almost dark outside.
"What happened Bells?" she asked concerned.
"Jasper." I started crying again.
"What do you mean Jasper?" I could her the panic in her voice.
"He- he called. It was short and he said he didn't have much time. He misses us and he's sorry." I started crying again.
"OK. Shhhh. I'm going to call Carlisle and have him come look at you." I didn't reply, I was still in shock.
All I remember was Carlisle asking me a few questions and a shot.
Waking up I heard laughter and the boys laughing.
I walked downstairs in a daze to see what was going on.
I walk into the living room and Edward and the boys have made a blanket tent, complete with the 'NO GIRLS ALLOWED' sign.
"Is everything OK? How'd you get in here Edward?" I was in a stupor.
"Yeah, I came with my dad last night. Rose and Emmett kept Haley and I offered to sleep on the couch to take care of the boys today." He smiled.
"Thanks, but you don't have to." I tried to dismiss him.
"No mommy, we want Unca here." Hudson smiled.
"Ok. I'll go make breakfast then." And they all broke out into laughter.
"Bells, it's lunch time… Almost. How about you go shower and then we can go get pizza before we get Haley." Edward suggested.
"Lunch time?" I shrieked.
"It's OK. I fed them a healthy breakfast and got them ready. We're doing fine." Edward motioned for me to go upstairs to get ready.
Christmas was fast approaching and Jasper's call had been all but forgotten.
While out buying gifts for friends, family and the kids; I made sure to buy Jasper some things too.
Just because.
Everyone decided we'd do Christmas at our house so the boys could have some normalcy and with Haley too, it'd just be easier.
My house looked like a store threw up all over the place.
Everyone's gifts were here and my living room was packed.
They were all going to stay the night and we'd let the kids wake us on Christmas morning.
Christmas Eve was great. Esme and Sue had made a wonderful dinner and I'd made the breakfast casserole for the morning.
Rose had bought desserts and I'd made cookies with the boy all week, so there was plenty to go around.
Christmas morning was great.
The kids had a blast opening everything and I took a million pictures, trying to capture it all for Jasper, whenever.
That night the boys and I sat drinking hot cocoa after Haley was asleep and reading a book.
They were such good boys when it was time to settle down.
The week up to New Years was crazy. The boys had no daycare and we'd had a bad snowstorm so we were pretty much homebodies.
They played with all their toys and were excited for the 'New Party' as they called it at dad and Sue's.
I was going out with Emmett, Rose and Edward to some fancy New Year's Eve party.
They threatened me so I had no choice.
We had a blast, all laughing and having fun. It felt good to dress up and go to an adult only function.
At the stroke of midnight is when I felt left out.
Edward had met someone there and was currently kissing her and Emmett and Rose looked like they were getting ready to dry hump each other.
I just sat in the corner sipping my wine.
After the party, around 2am we all piled into separate cabs to head home.
I sighed as I finally arrived at my house. My feet were killing me and I wanted to let my hair down, which is what I did as soon as I stepped out of the cab.
Running my hands through my hair as I walked up the walkway, I grabbed my keys and opened the door.
Gasping as soon as I turned on the light.
AN:
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I know, I left you a cliffie…
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