Control Chapter 15

Chapter 15 - Stand My Ground

 

BPOV

I woke up and slowly opened my eyes. "Ugggg," I moaned. I had a splitting headache. I laid there with no desire to get up. Then I realized where I was. How did I get here in my room?

"Good morning, Bella," Emmett said.

I jolted myself into a sitting position; the sound of Emmett's voice scared the shit out of me.

"Christ Emmett! What the hell are you trying to give me a heart attack?" I asked in a stern, quiet voice bringing my forehead to rest in my hands. God, my head hurts.

"Are you a little hungover Bella?" he asked as he walked toward me. "Here are two aspirins and some water. Take them," he demanded.

"Emmett, what..." was all I got out before he cut me off.

"No Bella, I don't want excuses. Take the damn aspirin and drink the water."

The tone of his voice startled me, so I did as he asked.

"Do you know you had Rose and I frantic last night looking for you? I finally found you passed out with an empty bottle in the bunk house."

I gasp as last night came flooding back to me, and so did the pain.

"I...I..."

"Bella, don't talk, just listen. I know you're hurting, but hitting the hard stuff won't help. Yeah sure, it will make you numb and help you forget; but you love him and it isn't that easy."

I let out a loud sob. He sat on the bed next to me and rubbed my back.

"I have something to tell you, and you may get mad at me." He took a deep breath and I braced myself for what he might tell me. "I've been talking to Jasper...,"

"YOU WHAT?" I screamed and Emmett jumped up and off the bed. "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU," I screamed louder as I got up. My head was throbbing.

"Now Bella, calm down," he said with his hands in the air. I swear I was going to kill him.

"How dare you?" My emotions were all over the place. I went from angry, to hurt, to completely empty. I wrapped my arms around myself and fell to the ground. "How could you?" I choked out in a sob.

"Listen to me, please," he pleaded as he knelt next me. "He is in rough shape also, he misses you. You are what he wants." I sobbed as he wrapped his arms around me. "I know you love him and I'm pretty sure he feels the same way."

"What? What did you just say?" I pulled away from him so I could look him in the eyes.

"You both need each other. I believe he feels for you what you do for him."

"I really ruined things, didn't I?" I sobbed.

"Look, it will all work out. I promise. This is how things are going to play out," he said as he pulled me up and we sat on the bed.

"Rose will be here in a few minutes. You need to shower and eat something, and NO more drinking. You need to get away from here, from Charlie and Edward. There is a man that is hurting just as much as you are in Texas. He wants to be with you and it's tearing him up."

I put my hand up for him to stop talking. I slowly stood up and started to pace, trying desperately to absorb what he was saying.

"You're saying that Jasper still wants me even after what I did to him?" I whispered, as I wiped away my tears.

"Yes, and if you pull yourself together, eat a good meal, and stop drinking; I will have you on a flight to Texas Monday morning."

I launched myself at my brother and hugged him. "Really Emmett? He wants me?"

"Yes, and you'll stay in Texas for a week, and then come back together."

I placed a kiss on his cheek and then looked into his eyes. "Why would you do this for me?" I asked. I could see the pain in his eyes.

"Because you deserve to be happy and he makes you happy. You two didn't know each other for long, but your feelings run deep for each other. Bella, I owe you this much. When your marriage fell apart with Edward, I wasn't there for you; I was too wrapped up in Rose. Mostly I'm sorry for not being a better big brother after Mom left. I let Charlie rule you and I'll forever be sorry for that." He took a deep breath. I could tell he was fighting back a tear. "So, you need to pull yourself together. Charlie will be home late tonight; you're gonna need to talk to him tomorrow."

"Crap, I know."

"You need to stand your ground with him. There ain't nothing he can do to stop you."

I hugged him tight. "You're the best big bother a girl could have."

There was a knock at the door and in walked Rose. "Hey, how is everything in here? Can I come in?"

"Yes, come in," I said as I smiled at her.

"Did you set up things for tomorrow?" Emmett asked Rose.

"Yes, it's all set," she replied, they both were smiling at each other and then looked at me.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked.

"Because you, Alice, and I are going to the spa tomorrow to get you all dolled up for Jasper." She was beaming as she told me the news.

"Alice?" I asked.

"You have no idea how hard it was to keep her away this week. She loves you, Bella," Rose responded.

"I know," I replied.

"Well, I have things to do. I'll be in my office if either of you need me," Emmett announced as he walked toward my bedroom door.

"Emmett," I called out. He stopped and turned around. I ran to him and he opened his arms for me. "Thank you. Thank you for everything."

"Just be happy Bells, you deserve it," he said, as he placed a kiss on top of my head.

Emmett and Rose shared a warm loving smile as he walked out of the room.

"Alright Bella, we need to get you showered, fed, and packed. Tomorrow after the spa we'll get you some proper bed clothes, if you know what I mean," Rose said with a huge smile on her face.

"Rose, what's wrong with my bed clothes?"

"Really Bella? You wear tanks and sweats to bed. We need to get you sexy things to wear; although, I doubt they will be on for long."

I giggled and my face turned red. "Thanks."

The rest of Saturday came and went. Rose force fed me, helped me pack, and made sure I didn't drink. I was in a good place, so I really didn't want to drink. I just wanted Monday to come quickly.

"Anything I can get you before I turn in?" Rose asked.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"You can ask me anything," she said as she sat on the sofa in my room.

"How many times..." I started to pace; I was so wound up. "How many times has Emmett called Jasper?"

"I think maybe three. He's been on your side all along. He spoke to Jasper the night you told him to leave. He told him that you needed space and that he would keep in touch with him."

My mouth dropped open. "Wow," was all I could manage to say as I sank onto the sofa next to her. "Do you think it would be okay if I called him?"

"Are you ready for that?"

"I don't know. I'm afraid of what he may say to me, but I desperately need to hear his voice."

"Then call him but get some sleep. We have a huge day tomorrow," she said as she got up to leave.

"Rose, thank you." She turned and smiled at me before she walked out of my room.

I grabbed my cell phone and fell onto my bed, staring at it. I took a deep breath and scrolled through my contacts slowly, trying to get up some courage. What if Emmett was wrong and he doesn't want me? I don't think I could bear that. I traced my finger over his name and my stomach plummeted.

"Bella?" he answered, his voice full of uncertainty.

"Jasper," I whispered. "I'm so sorry," I sobbed.

"Shhh Bella. It's going to be okay. I miss you darlin'," he said in a soothing voice.

"I miss you too," I cried. "Can you ever forgive me?"

"None of this was your fault, and it's over and done with. You'll be with me on Monday night. We will have the whole week to talk and figure this out," he assured me.

"I can't wait to be with you," I said as I yawned.

"Get some sleep, beautiful. You'll be in my arms soon."

"Night, Jasper."

"Night, darlin'."

I lay there as the tears streamed down my face. I miss him so much. Two days and I'll be with him. I closed my eyes and dreamed of Jasper.

Sunday flew by. Rose, Alice and I had a great time together at the spa and shopping for bedroom attire as Rose called it. We all got manicures, pedicures, massages, and they even talked me into getting waxed. It hurt like hell, but they promised me that the way Jasper would react to it would be way worth the pain.

Over dinner Alice filled us in with details about her relationship with Jake. Things blossomed very nicely between them. She apologized at least thirty times for her brother's behavior. I assured her each time it was not her fault. She also high-fived Rose for kneeing him in the balls and punching him.

"I want you to have the time of your life in Texas with that hot man. I always say, Why ride a horse when you can ride a cowboy," she drawled.

We all were in a fit of giggles. "I love you, Alice," I said as I hugged her.

"I had a great time you guys," Alice said as we approached her car."I know you will be busy, but at least send me a text on how things are going?" she winked at me and hopped in her car.

Rose and I just laughed. "Well Bella, we need to get home. You still need to talk to Charlie."

"Fuck!" I cringed. I don't want to do this. I wish there was a way out of this.

"Bella, nice mouth," Rose giggled.

We arrived home and Emmett was outside to greet us.

"Where is Charlie?" I asked.

"His office and I'm coming with you. I won't let him intimidate you. I've already spoken to him about a few things. I will fill you in with everything when you get back. I don't want you to worry. Just know this, we have all the power right now," Emmett said with an evil smirk.

"You know you're right, I don't want to know. I want to get this over with and get on a plane tomorrow and finally start to live again. Let's do this." I turned to Rose, "Thanks for everything. You're the best sister a girl could ask for!"

She smiled, "I love you too, Bella."

Emmett and I walked to Charlie's office. I stopped and looked at him. "What the hell am I going to tell him?"

"Simply, that you have had it with his manipulative ways. You pick Jasper not Edward, and that you're going to Texas for a week and will be returning with Jasper."

I just stared at him. "He is going to flip."

"You can add that when you come back, Jasper will be staying with you and not the bunk house. Unless you want to move into the bunk house with Jasper?"

"What? Really? He is going to have a heart attack on the spot."

"Trust me lil' sis, we hold all the cards at the moment."

 

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