Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Perfect For Me

By Mama4Dukes

Chapter 11:

Monday…

On Monday morning, Jasper was summoned to his Grand-daddy’s office. He was surprised to see his Grandpa Carlisle and his father in attendance as well. They were probably here to discuss his behavior on Christmas.

“Sit down, Jasper.” He took a seat in one of the chairs across from him. “We’re here to discuss what happened on Christmas.”

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have lost my temper.”

“You damn well should have lost your temper!” His father surprisingly bellowed. “Your mother was completely out of line. I would have snapped long before you did.”

“So then why am I here?”

“You’re here because I want to apologize to you. I realized the other night, when your Grand-Daddy stated he’d met Bella, you hadn’t brought her over to meet your mother and me because you didn’t want her to meet us. You were afraid we’d be critical. Believe it or not, son, I do have your best interests in mind.”

“Yeah, well, it still doesn’t excuse Mom’s behavior.”

“Your mother will be reading the police report from the incident at the bar.” He placed them on the desk. “Your grandfathers and I were absolutely appalled at Alice’s behavior when we read the report. It was a hundred times worse than how you explained it.”

“I never doubted your story in the first place,” his Grand-daddy stated.

“Neither did I,” his Grandpa Carlisle added. “In any case, we’d like to meet Bella and thought she’d enjoy touring the facilities – either here, or at Cullen Oil. We can also take her onto an oil rig if she’d like.”

“When would you like to do this?”

“Whenever she’s free. I understand that she works part time at Red’s and attends Rice.”

“She’s on break right now.”

“Can you call her and see if she’s available today?”

“Today?”

“Yes, we’re all here so you might as well see if she’s available.”

“Uh, sure.” Jasper pulled his cell phone out and sent a text message to Bella. She responded immediately in the affirmative. “She said she’s available.”

“Good. Tell her we’ll send Felix by to pick her up and ask her not to beat him up this time.”

Jasper chuckled. “I will. I’m assuming I don’t have to work today?”

“Of course not. I’m sure you’ll want to spend the day with your lady.” His Grand-daddy, then summoned his secretary. “Iris, I want lunch served at noon in the boardroom for five people.”

“Yes, sir. The usual?”

“No, make it filet mignon and lobster. We have a very special visitor today. She likes red meat.”

“Yes, sir. Would that be all?”

“No, have Felix pick up Miss Isabella Swan. My grandson will give you her address. Tell him to be careful.”

After Jasper rattled off the address, Iris left to do her duties.

Within the hour, Felix escorted Bella into the office. She was wearing khaki leggings tucked into her work boots and a white, long-sleeve, button down shirt, topped by a navy blazer with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows. Wait a second! The blazer was his. It was the one he forgot at her house on Christmas. Hell, he never knew a navy blazer could look sexy until she donned one.

“Hello, I’m Bella Swan,” she introduced herself with a big smile on her face.

“I know who you are, young lady, but let me introduce you to Mr. Carlisle Cullen, President and CEO of Cullen Oil, and Jasper’s other grandfather.” Bella shook his hand. “And this is my son, Mr. Beauregard Whitlock, Jasper’s father.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you both. I’m so excited about touring the facility. When Jasper invited me, I almost ran out the door in my pajamas, but my mother suggested I wear actual clothes and to at least do my hair first.”

“Oh, is your mother here?” Colton asked.

“Yes, my sister is going to have a baby soon, so my father and stepmother are here for a few weeks.”

“That’s excellent news! We’ll have to invite them for dinner one night while they’re here. Let’s begin the tour then, shall we?”

They toured all the facilities in the mega complex first. She was wide-eyed and fascinated by everything and asked question after question. Afterwards, they took the company helicopter to one of the offshore rigs. Jasper proudly showed her all the repairs he made to the hydraulic winch.

“This really isn’t my forte. I had to call Peter for help.”

“There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s good to have people you can call on.” She took a look around. One of the workers was repairing a motor in the engine generator set. Oil rigs always had several of these working full time. He was having trouble getting it to fire up and told Larry – the supervisor who wanted to get rid of Jasper – a new one would need to be ordered.

“Hey, you can’t touch that, ma’am!” Larry and the worker both warned.

“Why not? Don’t you want to get it working?” Bella asked as she carefully examined the piece of machinery.

“Larry, she has my permission!” Colton told him and approached the engine.

She fiddled with a few parts and tried to start it up.

“I told you,” the worker insisted. “It won’t start up.”

She tested all the components and made sure power was coming to the wires. “Do you have any spare parts.”

“We do, ma’am,” Larry affirmed.

“I need a new starter solenoid. Do you have one?”

Larry turned to Jasper’s grandfather for direction, who nodded with an affirmative. His old supervisor personally went to the supply room and brought back a new starter solenoid. Everyone in the repair room watched her completely fascinated as she replaced the part and started up the engine.

“Geez! How did you figure out it was the solenoid?” The worker asked.

“I tested the starter.”

Jasper, too, was in awe. He wouldn’t have figured out it was the solenoid. He might have replaced the starter altogether, but never the solenoid. It also would have taken him days to figure out.

“You probably didn’t check the voltage on the solenoid. It’s a common mistake, but it should never be overlooked.”

“That was very perceptive of you,” Carlisle stated. “Colton, I’d say Bella just saved you several thousand dollars. The cost of a solenoid versus the cost of an entire new engine is tremendous.”

“I’d say. Well done, young lady. Where did you learn about engines? Don’t say in college because I’ll know immediately you’re lying. They teach concepts in college, but not practical applications.”

“I’ve been fiddling with engines since I was fourteen. I worked part time in my Uncle Billy’s shop since then. I can re-build an entire engine on a car.”

“But this is the first time you’ve seen this sort of engine?”

“Sure, but it’s the same concept, isn’t it? You just have to think outside of the box.”

“Young lady, you’re going to go far in this field, or any one you choose to enter. I’ll be keeping my eye on you; and I’m sure Carlisle will as well.”

“You’ve got that right, Colton.”

“Now, let’s go and have some lunch.”

As they made their way to the helicopter launch pad, Jasper’s father pulled him aside. “I really like her, Son. She is honest, intelligent, and not to mention, gorgeous. I’m glad you got rid of Alice, but if you let this one go, I might actually have you certified insane.”

“I feel the same way, but I highly doubt Mom will approve of her.”

“She’ll come around. I promise.”

They returned to the office to have lunch, where they all got to know Bella. Afterwards, Jasper was given the rest of the day off so he could spend it with his girl. It was a good thing, too, because he really hadn’t had much time with her alone since her parents arrived in town. He planned to make the most of it.

As soon as they hopped into his truck, Jasper reached over and pulled his girl snug against him. He started the engine up, and asked, “We’ve got the whole day together – just you and me – what do you want to do? We can do anything you want. Do you want to go see a show? Or maybe go out to dinner? Or shopping?”

“Jasper, you don’t have to spend money on me. What I want is to spend the day with you – just you.”

“Just me, huh?”

“Yes, just you.”

They ended up spending the day at his house brewing beer together, of all things. Together, they figured out an airlock system for the barrel. Afterwards, they ran out to the supermarket for supplies, made spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, and then sat and ate it in front of the TV.

The couple stole more than just a few kisses, and somewhere between the cuddles and caresses, ended up in his bed together. By the time Jasper woke up, it was four am. Bella’s nude body was snuggled up to him, her right thigh draped over his legs, and her head nestled comfortably on his chest.

He thought back to last night, and how much he enjoyed sharing the day with her. When he had been with Alice, it was all about her selfish needs and generally involved him buying her things. With Bella, it was about companionship and togetherness. They spent the day accomplishing things as a couple and discussing their hopes and dreams for the future, while expressing their love to each other along the way.

He eventually fell asleep again, taking comfort in his thoughts and the feel of her body against his. He didn’t stir awake until Bella nudged him in the morning.

“Jasper, don’t you have work today? It’s 8:20.”

“I do,” he mumbled. His eyes widened. “Oh, shit! I have work!”

“Well, you should get ready, don’t you think?”

He dragged himself out of bed, bringing Bella along with him to the shower. If he had to work, he planned on going through the day with thoughts of his sweet girl on his mind.