Both Sides of the Story
Chapter 8
BPOV
I finally decided on a grey turtleneck sweater dress with black tights and knee high boots.
I left my hair down, since it was cold out and added light makeup.
I grabbed my black coat out of the closet and was just waiting on Jasper to arrive.
I opted for a glass of wine to calm my nerves while waiting.
There was a knock at the door and when I opened it, Jasper looked very good.
He had on black dress pants with a light purple shirt and purple and black tie, along with his trusty boots.
"Wow Bella, you look great." Jasper smiled.
"Thanks, you do to. Ready?" I asked.
"Yeah, lets go." Jasper smiled.
I locked the door and we hopped into his truck, it was a pretty quiet ride to Seattle.
We arrived at the restaurant, Blueacre, Jasper said it was a great seafood place, remembering how much I loved seafood.
The atmosphere, food and drinks were great.
We sat and talked about Charlie and then led into more serious issues.
"Jasper, you know I waited for you and you, you just left me here, making me feel like you still loved me, the quick visits and lack of sex, never clicked with me.
I just wanted to be here for you.
I have never stopped loving you.
Did you know, that I didn't take that fucking promise ring off until Emmett told me that you were here with another woman.
I felt so fucking stupid!
Waiting and waiting ALL these years.
Thinking that you, Charlie and I were going to be a family.
You led me to believe that." I stopped and caught my breath.
"Bella, I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I was young and stupid." Jasper pleaded.
"You know, I would have bought that a few years ago. But look at you, you're a military man, you've shot up through the ranks and have a wonderful career. So, NO, I DON'T buy that NOW!" I whispered-yelled.
The waitress took that time to come over and smile and flirt with Jasper.
"Would you like any dessert?" she asked bending over Jasper to show him the menu.
"No, we wouldn't, just some coffee." I snapped and she gave me a dirty look and walked away.
"Wow, she was forward." Jasper smiled and I rolled my eyes.
"I guess I can see why you fucked all those girls in college." I snapped.
"Look Bella, I don't want to argue about this, I'm trying to make up for all that." he sighed.
"Well, it's going to take a hell of a lot more than dinner and flowers for that. Can we go now?" I asked.
"Um, yeah." he shrugged looking dejected.
We walked back to the car and rode most of the way in silence.
"Look Bella, for what it's worth. I do love you and I'd like to try and work things out between us, to get back to where we were." he smiled and grabbed my hand.
I snatched it back.
"It'll take a long time for that to happen Jasper. I still don't trust you." I shrugged.
"I guess I deserve that." he sighed and we drove home in silence.
He started to get out to walk me to the door and I stopped him.
"Thanks for the flowers and dinner, Jasper. I do appreciate it, but I still need time. It's not going to be an overnight thing. Goodnight." I slipped out of his truck and walked inside.
I went upstairs to change and grabbed my book.
I lit a fire and grabbed my bottle of wine and a glass, sitting in my favorite chair, to get lost in a book, getting my mind off Jasper.
JPOV
Well, I guess that date wasn't a total bust, but it wasn't what I was expecting.
Rose and Jake both told me she was still in love with me, but all I got was resentment from her.
I guess I deserved it.
I got back to my base housing and was relieved to go inside, strip down and drink a beer.
I was sitting on the couch watching ESPN, when my phone rang.
I smiled as I answered, hoping it was Bella.
"Hey, that was quick." I laughed.
"Who the fuck were you expecting Jasper?" shit it was Maria.
"Oh, hey Maria, I thought you were one of the guys who just left." I lied quickly.
"Bullshit! I saw you out with her tonight." Maria spat.
"What the fuck Maria?" I yelled.
"I'm in town Jasper. I fucking saw you together!" she screamed.
"Calm the fuck down Maria." I snapped.
"Look, we need to talk. I'm sorry. I've just been stressed. Can we meet for breakfast?" she asked.
"Yeah, no problem. About 8am?" I asked and she agreed, I told her about a local diner and said I'd see her in the morning.
I hung up stressed even worse.
Bella is going to be pissed if she knows Maria is back.
I drained the rest of my beer and headed to bed, knowing it was going to be a long day tomorrow.
A/N:
I hope you enjoyed Bella having balls!
I'm glad she's not making it easy for Jasper.
And NOW Maria…
Ugh…
He's got his work cut out for him!
A special thanks to .girl.713 for the flirting waitress suggestion.
I have a few more coming up…
If you'd like to see anything, let me know and I'll give you props…
Thanks as always for reading!
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