Both Sides of the Story

Chapter 3

JPOV

I was very nervous coming back home.

I was now stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington, it's about 100 miles from Forks, now I'd be able to be with my son, but of course, that means I'd be seeing more of Bella too and I don't know if I'm ready for that.

I will be promoted to Sergeant in the next few months and I know Maria is wanting me to propose, but I'm just not there yet.

We've been together for 4 years now and I only told my family because I was coming home for Charlie's birthday and to pick an apartment on base, which Maria is pissed about, because she can't live with me, unless we're married and she's not sure if she wants to up and leave Texas yet, so we're at a standstill right now.

I've seen Bella in video chats with Charlie and she's as beautiful as ever, my sister and parents tell me how well she's doing and most importantly, Rose has stressed that she's still single, that makes me happy and sad at the same time.

Happy, because I know she still holds on to US, not me, but an idea of US.

Sad, because she hasn't experienced life with anyone else and here, I've been with a few women and now Maria.

But, Rose did hint, that she'll have a date at the party, so that kind of upsets me, is he a stranger? Does Charlie know him, more importantly, does he like him? Will he try and replace me?

All this shit floating through my head and trying like hell to concentrate on Maria, it's giving me a migraine.

We pull up to my parents house, we'll be eating dinner with them, but I was told we were NOT welcome to stay here.

Yeah, my parents are pissed, but, maybe they'll be happy about me moving closer.

"Mom? Dad?" I yelled out.

"In the kitchen Jasper." my mom yells.

I grab Maria's hand and we walk towards the kitchen.

I walk over to my mom and give her a huge hug.

"I've missed you." I kissed her cheek and smiled.

"You to dear." she kissed me back and then went back to chopping up the salad.

"Mom, this is Maria." I smile.

"Oh, hi Maria." my mom waves.

"Hi Mrs. Whitlock." she smiles.

4,3,2,1.… NOTHING…

She always tells everyone to call her by her name!

Damn it, she is pissed.

"Jasper, if y'all would like a beer or something, help yourself, dad will be here in a few, he's with Rose and Emmett, getting the hellions ready." mom smiled at me.

"O.K., we'll just go watch T.V. until then." I smiled.

We were watching T.V. in complete silence, when the front door flew open and in ran two screaming children.

"Can't people control their children?" Maria snapped.

"Excuse me?" Rose overheard her.

Maria stood up.

"Hi, I'm Maria." she smiled, but Rose was in bitch mode.

"Tucker, Ranger, go outside to your playset." Rose smiled sweetly.

Emmett chose that time to walk in and wrap his arms around her.

Once the boys were outside, Rose went off.

"Look, I don't know WHO the fuck you think you are, coming into MY parents home and complaining about MY children! They are VERY well behaved, they're just overly energetic." Rose was in her face.

"Well, excuse me. But, I work with children and WELL behaved children DO NOT act like that! They don't run and scream through a house like wild animals. Your children need medication" Maria stated, I sighed very loud.

"Please Jasper, don't tell me this is the bitch you've been going on about?" Rose snapped her eyes to me.

"Rosie, calm down. Remember?" Emmett said and placed a hand on her stomach.

Just then my parents walk out.

"What is going on?" My dad asked.

"She just insulted MY children, YOUR grandchildren!" Rose spat.

"You are a guest in MY house! If you can't be respectful, you can leave! And you are NOT welcome on Saturday, if you're going to be a bitch!" My mom spat.

"Jasper. I don't want to be here. We need to leave." she smiled sweetly at me.

"No Maria. I haven't seen my family in almost 4 years, I'm not going. If you want to, go back to the hotel and I'll see you later." I sighed.

"Fine. But we're talking when you get there." she poked my chest.

I called her a cab and they were there quickly, so I didn't have the wrath of Maria too long.

"Damn, you're whipped boy!" Emmett laughed when I came in.

"Nice to see you again too!" I mumbled.

"Please, tell me you're NOT happy with that shrew!" my mom yelled.

"Mom, we've been together a long time." I sighed.

"Not as long as you and …" I held up my hand to stop her.

"We're NOT talking about that, please! Now, introduce me to my nephews and let's eat." I tried to smile.

Emmett walked me outside, while Rose stayed with my mom, I knew what they were talking about.

"Seriously, are you happy with her?" Emmett asked.

"Look Em, I know you've got something else in mind and it's not going to happen." I gritted through my teeth.

Emmett called the boys over and introduced me.

"Your pictures are all over Charlie's room." one of them said.

I smiled.

"Yeah, Charlie is my son." I said.

"But, you're not married to Aunt Bella, so you can't be!" the other one shouted.

Emmett told them to go inside and wash up, dinner was almost ready.

"Sorry, they speak their mind. Come by it naturally, I guess." Emmett smiled.

"No problem. Everybody's always been protective of Bella." I shrugged.

Emmett stopped me before we walked in.

"Look, Bella has been through a lot, but she's not weak. She's opened her own business, raised Charlie and did a damn good job of it. But you don't need to come here and start shit with her or let your 'whatever' start shit with her, because then you'll answer to me and James, possibly Edward." Emmett stated.

I nodded and we walked in to eat dinner.

"Mom, dad, I wanted to let you know, I'm going to be stationed at Ft. Lewis." I smiled.

My mom jumped up and hugged me, then stopped.

"Wait. Is that shrew going to be with you?" she asked, stepping away.

"I really don't know mom. She likes Texas, but she really wants to get married and I'm not there yet." I mumbled.

"Well, it's better for everyone, if you send her back to Texas, ALONE!" my dad stressed.

Rose nodded in agreement.

"Look, I've got lots to worry about and think about. Now that I'm here, I'm going to apply for joint custo…" I was in the middle of saying when Emmett's fist slammed on the table.

"I don't fucking think so! You can see him whenever you want to, but you WILL NOT disturb his life here. He spends the night regularly with your parents and us, plus, he's really involved in a lot of activities AND Bella wouldn't be able to handle that." he was in my face.

"Look, I appreciate your advice, but I…" I was interrupted again.

"I agree." My dad said.

"Look! This is between Bella and I! Not y'all!" I snapped.

"I love you all and know that Bella is very close to you, but this is OUR son and we'll work it out." I snapped.

"Jasper! Don't you bring this attitude on Saturday or YOU won't be welcome either!" my mom snapped.

"Mom…" I was stopped.

"I'll drive you to your hotel Jasper." Rose sighed and stood up, I guess dinner was over.

A/N:

So, I hope you like this chapter, sorry it's late…

My son was in a bowling tournament all weekend!

I'm starting Ch.4 now…

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**Thanks for letting us manipulate your characters Stephanie!**