Control Chapter 6

Chapter 6 – You’ve Got a Friend

 

BPOV

"Darlin', let's go sit on the couch, you look uncomfortable," he said as he placed a fresh cup of coffee in my hands.

I got up, and we walked over to the couch. I was overwhelmed with what he just told me and my heart ached for him. We reached the couch and sat facing each other.

"Jasper, are you okay?" I asked. He looked like he was deep in thought.

"Yes, I'm fine, how are you?" he asked as he tilted his head slightly.

"I just can't imagine going through that," I said as I shook my head.

He grabbed my hand and looked me in the eyes. "It was difficult to get over the guilt I felt over her death." He took a deep breath. "I'm okay now, she would've never wanted me to blame myself, so I was determined to get back to living."

I shook my head, "So you took the job and moved here."

"Yes," he said as he squeezed my hand. "I'm so glad I did." He looked at me with a sexy smirk that just melted me.

"I'm glad you did also," I said as I bit my lower lip and blushed.

"What are you thinking?"

"Just how much my life has changed in two days. I never thought I would meet anyone that I would want to get to know," I said as I shrugged my shoulders. "I guess I was just prepared to be alone."

"Why Bella?" he asked, sounding bewildered. "You're smart, funny, and beautiful."

"If he didn't want me, who would?" I whispered as I looked down at my hands.

"Bella, he was an idiot for doing what he did. I don't know the whole story, but from what you have told me, your breakup was all him."

"Yes, he cheated, so yes, I guess it's his fault, I just never understood why. Why wasn't I enough?" I said as I was fidgeting with my hands.

"I guess I figured if he didn't want me, no one would." I took a deep breath, and glanced up at him, and continued. "He was all that I knew of relationships and how they work, we had been together since I was sixteen."

"Oh Bella," he said as he took me in his arms. "You, my dear, don't see yourself clearly."

He placed his finger under my chin tilting it up and our eyes met. My breath hitched at the incredible way he looked at me and my insides just melted. He slowly placed his soft lips on mine; it was a sweet, loving kiss. He pulled away and placed his forward to mine. "You are a very sexy, desirable woman, don't ever think any less of yourself," he said as he placed another sweet kiss on my lips.

"What time does your family get home?" he asked.

"Sue and Rose will be home around three this afternoon, and my dad and Emmett late this evening," I said.

"Do you have time to watch a movie or something?" he asked.

"I would love to."

"Okay, let's see what's on?" he said as he settled on the couch and pulled me toward him, my back against his chest. He held me as he flipped through the channels. "Looks like that vampire movie that's all rage starts in five minutes."

"Sounds great, I've never seen; I heard it was cute," I said.

We adjusted ourselves, till we were both snuggled and he grabbed the Afghan and threw it over us. As we watched the movie, we kissed, touched, and giggled, like we were in high school.

After the movie was over, I made Jasper and myself some sandwiches for lunch. We talked and laughed about everything from his favorite sports team to whether the two actors in that vampire movie, Robert and Kristen something, were really a couple. It was so easy and comfortable to be with him. I didn't want to leave, but I knew I had to.

"Jasper, I really should get going, I need to shower and I want to be home before Rose and Sue get back."

"I don't want you to go," he said as he leaned in to kiss me. "Can I see you later, maybe after dinner?"

"Yes," I said as I kissed him sweetly back. "I'll come back after dinner?"

"Great, I'll have dessert ready for you, darlin'," he said with a devilish smirk.

I looked at him and smiled as I felt the blush take over my cheeks at his innuendo.

"Do you have any plans this afternoon?" I asked.

"I really should call my brother, I haven't spoken to him since I got here, and I was wondering, if I can take one of the horses for a run?"

"Yes, go right ahead, take Wild For Tracey, he is a beautiful Thoroughbred.

"Will do," he put his arms around my waist and kissed me hard, making my head spin, this man was capable of making my body turn to mush. "Till, later darlin'," he whispered as he placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Later," I said in a very unsteady voice. I turned, grabbed my bag and headed for the door. I slowly turned to get a last glance at Jasper, who was staring at me. I raised my eyebrow at him.

"Just enjoying the view darlin'," he said as he chuckled.

I just shook my head, opened the door and made my way up the path to the main house. I thought about Jasper and the feelings I had for him. This strong connection had baffled me, I just wished I knew what the future held.

I made it up to my room, walked into the bathroom and started the shower, removed my clothes and stepped in. The hot water felt great down my body, my mind quickly wandered to Jasper.

What that man does to me, I was indeed falling for him and needed to stop over-analyzing it and just enjoy it. I knew he had feelings for me, he said so. Trusting someone again was going to be hard for me, but I knew Jasper was worth putting myself out there.

I turned the water off and stepped out, wrapping my bathrobe around me and twirling my hair in a towel.

I scurried over to my walk-in closet and chose a sexy pair of pink lace boy shorts with a matching lace bra, knowing I would see Jasper tonight. I grabbed a pink low-cut shirt, and a pair of skinny jeans. I dressed and walked over to the vanity to blow out my hair.

I was cleaning up my living area when I heard her.

"Bella, you in here?" Rose yelled and she opened my door. "Bella?"

"Yes, I'm here," I said laughing.

"I missed you."

"You were gone for three days Rose," I said, shaking my head.

"Yes, but it was three days with Sue."

She had a point. Three days with Sue would've killed me.

"You're in one piece, it couldn't have been that bad, Rose," I said laughing as she walked over to me.

"Bella?" She said my name as a question. "I'm the one that went to a spa, and you're the one that's glowing. What's going on?” she asked.

 

"Nothing," I said. I felt the blush start to take over my face, damn it!

"You're blushing?" she asked in a questioning tone.

Rose could be worse than Alice at times. We're very close, like real sisters, and there are things I have confided in her that I could never tell Alice, since Edward was her brother.

"Spill woman, what has you blushing?" she asked as she sat down on my bed.

I rolled my eyes at her. "Rose, I don't even know where to start. I can trust you, right?"

"Of course, Bella," she said in a hurt tone.

I sat at the end of my bed, next to her and let out a long breath. "I met someone, and I really like him, he's amazing and sexy...the things he does to me."

"Where did you meet him and do I know him? What do you mean, the things he does to you? Bella, did you get laid?" She wasn't talking anymore, she was squealing.

"Calm down Rose, one question at a time. You don't know him yet, it's the new horse trainer, his name is Jasper," I said, waiting for her to lose it.

"The new trainer? Really Bella?" she asked as she lifted her eyebrow.

"Yes, and he is sex on legs, Rose, and yes, to the did you get laid question, many times," I said using my hand to make air quotes. "It was amazing! I didn't know it could be that way. I always thought sex was no big deal, it's never been like that for me. But with him, it's...it's...just...wow!"

"Wow, this is a lot to process," she said, falling back on my bed.

"There is more," I said.

"More, what more could there be?"

"I'm falling for him fast and hard, and I'm pretty sure he feels the same way," I said, falling back on my bed next to her.

"I'm happy for you?" she said, giggling.

"Thanks, I'm pretty happy for me too! I can't get enough of him. I just left the bunk house and I'm going to see him later."

"Really? Have you guys done anything besides have sex?"

"Yes, we talked a lot. He knows about Assward, and he had a tragedy in his past. So, we are both broke, but in different ways."

She nodded her head.

"He is so kind, caring, so loving, and just plain fucking hot!"

"Oh my god Bella, since when do you use the fuck word? It's very un-lady-like."

I took a pillow and smacked her with it and we just laughed like two schoolgirls.

After our laughing calmed down, I took a deep breath.

"Rose, I do have a big problem though," I said in a serious tone.

"What?"

"How am I going to tell Charlie? He still holds out hope every day that I will get back together with Edward."

"He will flip, but it's your life. Have you told Renee?"

"No, I need to call her and fill her in, she will be thrilled for me," I said smiling. "Rose, do you think Emmett is going to flip when he finds out?"

"I don't know. Your big brother just wants you to be happy. I'm sure he'll be okay with it as long as this Jasper guy treats you well," she said.

"I hope so."

"Well, I need to unpack. When are you seeing lover boy again?"

"After dinner. Why?"

"Let's get some take out for dinner then, okay?"

"Yes, that sounds great."

"I'm really happy for you, Bella. Just be careful, I don't want to see you hurt again," she said with concern on her face.

"I will," I said, as I gave her a big hug. "See you later."

"Later, how does Chinese sound?" she asked.

"Perfect," I said. "I'll order it."

"Thanks, Bella," she said as she left to go unpack.

I fell back on my bed, just trying to process everything. I grabbed my cell phone from my nightstand and dialed my mother.

JPOV

After Bella left, I jumped in the shower and headed for the stables to saddle up Wild For Tracey. I have always done my best thinking while riding a horse.

I hoisted myself up on the horse and took her out to the pasture. I started her out walking and then nudged her into a gallop.

Bella has come to mean so much to me in the short time I've known her. I loved Bree and I thought my love for her was strong, but what I feel for Bella is so intense and overwhelming. I was falling for her quick and hard. We were both so broke by our pasts, just in different ways.

That asshole of an ex-husband of hers had her thinking no one would want her by cheating on her. I was shocked to find out that she had never had an orgasm with him and thrilled to be the first to give her that pleasure. I was determined to give her many more. I smiled to myself going over every encounter we have had in the last few days. Her body was incredible and she responded to me so easily. I needed her, and her body was addicting.

As I slowed the horse down to return to the stables, the perfect evening played out in my head. Yes, I would have Miss Swan for dessert. I just needed to run into town and pick up a few things from the grocery store. This was going to be a night we would both remember.

 

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