Both Sides of the Story
Chapter 13
JPOV
I felt so bad, I'd been so busy training my new guys, I hadn't had Charlie in two weeks.
Plus, I wasn't really in any place to take care of him.
I'd learned that Maria was faking the entire pregnancy, just to get me to marry her.
I was pretty pissed.
I'd flown out to Texas to confront her and was given an even bigger shock, she was living with some other guy.
I confronted her still, telling her what a worthless piece of crap she was and she would never be any match for Bella.
Bella was everything she was not!
After that realization, I knew I had to do something about it.
But, first I needed to get my head on straight.
I'd called my mom and checked on Rose and the baby, I also filled her in on the Maria situation and she of course told me I was stupid for even thinking she'd be honest with me.
I agreed with my mom and listened to her lecture.
She filled me in on Bella and Charlie as well.
She also told me that Bella had fallen ill yesterday and Emily was running the shop.
When I asked what was wrong, my mom said if I was that concerned I should ask Bella.
I sighed and said goodbye to my mom, drove home, showered and changed.
It was the weekend and I was going to see Bella and Charlie.
I stopped to get flowers for her on the way.
I arrived at the house and knocked, Charlie opened the door and hugged me.
"Dad. I'm so glad you're here. Can you talk mom into going to the hospital or something? Oh and can we get something to eat? I'm tired of soup and p.b&j sandwiches." he sighed.
"Go upstairs and let me talk." I hugged him again and he ran.
I heard Bella 'yell' at him to stop running in the house and had to smile, she sounded awful.
"Hey." I smiled as I walked into the living room.
"What are you doing here?" she spat.
"Whoa! I brought you these and to come and see how you were." I smiled.
"You've seen me, I look like shit, feel like shit, so now you can go." she said as she grabbed for the trashcan.
I grabbed her hair and held it for her, rubbing circles on her back.
"Look, Bella, I'm sorry. For everything. I know it's probably too late and too much damage has been done, but I do, really I do, Love You!" I smiled and kissed her temple, damn, she had a horrible fever.
"What?" she asked after she wiped her mouth.
"Look, we can talk about this later. You need to sit in a cool bath and try to get the fever down. If not, we're going to the ER." I picked her up and she glared at me.
"You really think you can walk to your bathroom?" I challenged.
She shook her head no.
I carried her upstairs and let Charlie know his mom was going to be in the bathroom.
He nodded, he was into his Wii.
I sat her on the toilet and started the water.
She was shivering when I turned back around, I knew that wasn't good.
"Bella, I'm going to help you into the bath." I said, reaching for her shirt.
She didn't respond, so I lifted it over her head and tried to control me thoughts.
I then picked her up and slipped her sweatpants off and sat her in the tub, in her bra and panties.
"Bella, I'll be right back." I said. Again, nothing.
I sighed and walked into her bedroom, flipping my phone and calling my mom.
"Jasper, what's up?" she answered.
"Mom, I'm at Bella's and she's really sick, she has a fever and I have her in a lukewarm tub, she's burning up and shivering at the same time." I sighed.
"O.K., get a washcloth and wipe it across any exposed skin, not in the water and I'll be there in a few." she hung up.
I went to Bella's dressed to look for some pajama's.
I opened the first drawer and it was filled with lacy bras and panties, all with tags still on. 'Rose', I thought to myself.
I opened the next and found her sleep shirts and shorts, grabbed a pair and went back to the bathroom.
She was still just staring straight ahead.
"Bella, I'm going to run some water on you, O.K." I smiled and did so with a washcloth.
I saw her hair was matted, from being sick and sweat, so I grabbed her shower head and shampoo and washed her hair as well.
As I was finishing, mom walked in.
"How is she?" she asked.
"Not good. I did as you said and washed her hair, because it was all matted and now I'm getting ready to dress her." I shrugged.
"O.K., I'll go clean up downstairs and stay with Charlie. You take her to the hospital." my mom demanded.
"Um, mom, maybe you should change her." I shrugged.
"Nonsense! You've seen her naked before. Man up!" My mom snapped and was out the door.
I sighed and told Bella step by step what I was doing, no response.
I even brushed her hair and put it into a braided ponytail, so she wouldn't puke on it.
I carried her downstairs and found my mom in the kitchen cooking.
"Ok. I'm taking Bella now." I told her.
"I'll help you to the car." my mom smiled.
She grabbed a blanket from the hall closet and placed it over Bella and told me not to worry, she'd stay with Charlie tonight.
I nodded and thanked her and we were off.
I got to the ER and asked if Connor was in, they said he'd been transferred and put us in a room.
When the nurse came in, I asked if Carlisle was working and he said he was, he'd page him after getting Bella's vitals.
We waited for 10 minutes before Carlisle ran into the room.
"How long has she been like this?" he asked.
"Mom said she was sick yesterday, I came after work today and she was so hot I put her in a tepid bath and that didn't work, so I brought her here." I sighed.
"O.K., I'll run some tests and get her in a regular room, I'm afraid she'll be here a few days." Carlisle smiled.
I called my mom and told her, she said she'd take Charlie to their house then and she'd Call her dad and Sue.
I thanked her, right as a nurse walked in.
"Dr. Cullen has a room for her. It'll be 301, if you'd like to meet us there." she smiled.
I nodded and left the room and headed to 301.
I text Emmett while I was at it, since they were here.
He called a few minutes later.
"Hey, how is she?" he asked.
"Not good. High fever, vomiting, unresponsive." I sighed.
"Shit! I wish I could come see her, but I can't risk it." he said.
"I know. I'll keep you informed though." I promised him.
"Shit! Mom and dad will have their hands full." he said quickly.
"Oh, I forgot about that." I forgot mom and dad had the twins, damn.
"Well, maybe the grandparents will all take turns." I smiled.
"Yeah and Charlie will help out with the boys, they love each other." Emmett said.
"Yeah, very true." I agreed.
"Oh, Rose is waking up, I'll fill her in. Later." and the phone clicked.
I sat there with my head in my hands.
About 20 minutes later, they wheeled her in.
"How is she?" I asked.
"We gave her meds for the vomiting and it's stopped, but she'd asleep. The blood tests should be back in a few hours. If you need anything, food, drinks, paper, just call this number. They'll bring it." the nurse smiled and left.
I turned the T.V. on and called and ordered some food.
When it arrived I pulled the tray to me and devoured the food.
I looked at the clock, shit! It was nearly 10pm, no wonder I was hungry.
I placed the tray by the door and sat back in the chair, watching the sports channel and holding Bella's hand.
Carlisle came in and looked upset.
"Jasper, Bella has viral meningitis. You caught it early, so she'll be O.K., there's no antibiotics for it, but I want to keep her here, the fever is bad and I want that gone. You and Charlie should be fine, he's been vaccinated and I'm sure you have to with all your travels. I just want her fever to break before she goes, to make sure there's no swelling or anything." he smiled.
"Thanks Carlisle, I appreciate it." I shook his hand and he left.
Bella was out for 2 days.
On the third day, she started moving and complaining.
I pushed the call button and told the nurse she was waking.
Carlisle came in immediately.
"Bella, how are you feeling?" he asked.
"Like I was hit by a truck." she whispered.
Carlisle handed her a cup with a straw and told her to take little sips.
He explained everything to her and said if the fever stayed down, she could go home Tuesday.
She sighed, I know she hated hospitals.
"Hey" I walked to her bedside.
"Oh, what are you doing here?" she asked.
"I've been here the entire time. I brought you in. Don't you remember?" I asked.
She shook her head no and blushed when I told her the entire story.
"I'll get your mom back for that." she smiled a small smile.
"Yeah, I was hoping you wouldn't hate me for it." I shrugged.
"Jasper. You're the only one who's ever seen me naked, besides a doctor or your sister." she smiled.
I looked at her with surprise.
"Oh, I thought you and Connor..." I stopped when I saw the hurt in her eyes.
"No, it's only been you Jasper." and her tears flowed.
I held her in a tight hug and told her how sorry I was for everything, all the hurt and cheating and I told her again, I loved her.
She let go and looked in my eyes.
"Jasper. Don't say things like that. I can't handle it." her eyes dropped to her bed.
"Bella, I do! I'm so sorry for every fucking thing I did to hurt you! I only want to be with you! I promise!" I hugged her again.
A/N:
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We'll get into Bella's head next time.
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