SPENCER'S P. O. V
The next morning, after the mysterious text from 'A', I finally met Melissa again.
But because I didn't see her for over 2 months, does not mean I missed her. Ian or
let's call him 'Mr. Perfect' has been stalking me ever since I came back from Spain.
As though he was scared of me or thought that I bring bad luck to their baby.
Melissa is nearly 8 months pregnant which means that I will become an aunt in
about a month. Ever since Ian became my brother-in-law, I was expected to treat
him kindly and maturely; apparently in my mother's way. The time when Alison
sent my mother the letter about stealing Melissa's paper, she has been treating
me more strictly and less positively. I hate when she does that, because she
knows I hate it. But whatever, the 'Melissa, Ian and mom problem' didn't bother
me as much as other things did. Yes, I am talking about the 'A, Hanna and Spain
problem'.
"I missed you so much!" yelled Melissa as she came to give me a hug.
"Yeah, I missed you a lot too." I said.
"I am so glad you are okay, mom told me about Spain over the phone." she said.
"I did come back with a deep cut on my leg; it's still not really healed." I told her.
"I'm sure it will." said Melissa and turned away.
Then as she made her way towards my parents, Ian came in with large suitcases.
"Oh hello Spencer, I saw you a couple of times, forgot to say hi." said Ian.
"It's alright, glad you are doing fine." I told him.
I felt him staring at me because I felt this tingling burn on my shoulder while I
walked towards my mom.
"Spencer, go help your sister by unpacking her things please." my mom stated.
"Sure…" I called out and sighed.
"Need any help with your things?" I asked Melissa as she sank into the sofa.
"Oh no, thanks for asking. But can you help me get all of it into the farm?" she
asked.
"Of course." I replied and grabbed two suitcases and one bag.
I rolled the suitcases as I felt the bag eating up my shoulder. It was super heavy
and massive! Then, thanks to my prayers inside my head, I arrived at the
farmhouse. As soon as I entered through the door, the bag fell off my shoulder
and made a loud bang as it fell onto the hardwood. I wiped my shiny sweat that
was glistening in the mirror off my forehead and moved Melissa's things beside
the armchair. Then with a soft thump, I fell into the armchair and rested. It was
burning outside because we were entering June and summer is coming! When I
woke up, I looked around. The alarm clock showed 4:35 p.m. Melissa's bag and
suitcases were still packed and sat next to me. But there was something extra
perched on top of the bag other than the handle. I stood up and took the folded
note into my sweaty palms. I unfolded it and read:
'Summer's coming = shaving season! But that doesn't bother you as much as I do
right Spence? –A.'
I gulped and looked around. Didn't Alison die? Or is there another 'A'? This
person or psycho whichever you like better, has been in this room while I was
asleep. They could have killed me during my nap, but why didn't they? Maybe the
new 'A' doesn't know about Alison trying to murder me in Spain. Strange…
I scrunched the note and threw it into my vest pocket. I raced towards the door
and bolted towards my house. As I entered through the back door, I saw my
parents, Melissa and Ian having some tea and coffee. I felt my eyes twitch and
I crossed my tan arms.
"Oh there you are Spencer, where have you been?" asked Melissa.
"I fell asleep in the farmhouse." I told them shyly.
"Ha, anyone could have entered." said Ian while biting into an oatmeal cookie.
My eyes widened, why would Ian think of that? Is he 'A'?
"Yeah I know, I better head to my room." I told them and ran upstairs.
-2 hours later-
"So you want to say that Ian is A?" asked Aria in the park.
All 3 of us met at the park we used to go to in middle school. I decided that
because it was half destroyed by street drug addicts, no one visited it no more.
Which was why we came here to talk about 'A'.
"I never said that I thought he truly was A but it is possible." I told them.
"Just because of something he said?" asked Emily.
"Anyone could have said that because it's true!"
"I know that but that might give us a clue." I said and stuffed my hands into my
pockets.
"Spain was 2 months ago, if A exists again why wouldn't they start it when we
returned?" asked Aria.
"Maybe it took time for Alison to recover?" I asked.
I fell onto the ruined slide and looked up at the trees. Maybe it's someone playing
with us, maybe it's not really 'A'. I guess I shouldn't look at it this way.
"Spence, maybe you are just imagining things?" suggested Emily.
"You are kidding right?" I asked while I pulled out the note.
"Here's the proof." I handed the note to Emily to look at.
"This does sound like A, even the creativity is the same." said Aria.
"Exactly." I stated.
While we were examining it, a voice called out in front of us,
"Glad I found you here."
I looked up and noticed Ezra Fitz staring at us with his light blue eyes.
"Ezra!" cried Aria and hugged him.
"I haven't seen you since I went away for the cruise."
"I thought I would never see you again." said Ezra and kissed her tinted lips.
"Why didn't you guys see each other?" I asked with curiosity.
"Mom is too protective." answered Aria.
"Want to come to my place?" Ezra asked Aria.
She nodded and told us,
"I will be heading to his place, text you guys later."
"Bye!" I said with a wave.
When they disappeared, my phone received a text,
'How about you come over tonight?' which was from Toby.
'I will be there in a minute.' I replied.
'See you there ;)' he sent back.
"Em I-" I started and looked around but she was gone.
I stood up and walked towards Toby's house.
-15 minutes later-
"I think it's time to tell you what's wrong with my life." I said.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"Well, you remember that anonymous text from A that you found?" I started.
I explained everything to him about how it is Alison but the Alison that I was
friends with was actually Courtney. How she escaped after she fell down the cliff.
And especially how she is returning again.
"You want to say that Alison is returning to kill you once more?" he asked.
I nodded and hugged him.
"I don't want to die!" I cried.
"You know what?" he started.
"If your parents let, I will live with you for the next few days. Just for safety."
"Really?" I asked.
He nodded.
"My parents left an hour ago for the week. Melissa and Ian are always in the
farmhouse and come inside the house once a week. Let's go now!" I screamed.
"I really need you to ask your parents, in case something happens." he told me.
I nodded and took my cell out.
-10 minutes later-
We were inside my bedroom on the bed cuddling. He took off his shirt and oddly,
his abs warmed me up. I smiled and looked at him. Just 4 months ago, we hated
each other but then 3 months ago, we fell in love. I trust him like he was my
little brother, I love him like I love my family, and I love him because he is Toby.
I kissed him lightly and he opens his eyes. I turn off my lamp and take off my
shirt. Then I felt his hands touch my hips and he took off my shorts. I stood up
and locked my bedroom door and closed the curtains. A few moments later,
he helped me take off my bra and underwear and we both fell onto the bed.