Spencer's POV
I wake up to find bright sun streaks aiming at my face so I quickly move away from it to find that something is blocking me. I look over to see Veronica's head next to mine and I'm starting to slowly remember last night's events. We had a little too much wine with that pizza and I'm definitely regretting it. I slide away from Ron and get up to see what time it is. Not only does my phone read 11am, I also see 26 missed called from both Ashley and Kyla.
"Fuck me," I whisper, sitting back down on the couch to calm my oncoming headache.
"Wha−what's wrong," Ron asks still in sleep mode.
"Nothing. Go back to sleep," I tell her. She does just that as I tiptoe to the bathroom to clean myself up. I take a 10 minute shower and steal some of Ron's basketball shorts, which I'm sure use to be mine, and put on the shirt I wore over here. I make my way to the kitchen to start the coffee pot just in case Ron wants some when she wakes up.
"Psss…Ron," I whisper, slightly shaking her. She opens her eyes and looks around widely.
"Ugh! My head is pounding," She states covering her head with her arms.
"I'm going to go. I stole some shorts. I got the coffee started for you too," I tell her still whispering.
"Alright thanks," Ron responds yawning. She stretches her arms and her shirt rises a bit. I quickly look away before I see anymore. I'm only human you know.
"I'll call you later," I tell her. I give her a quick kiss to the head and walk towards the front door. I grab me keys and wallet and make my way down to my car. I need to head into work for a bit, but I head home first to change and get some food. I pull into my parking garage to see Ashley's car already in one of my reserved spots. This is not going to be good. I'm honestly too hungover to get into anything with her right now. As I'm walking towards the elevator she gets out of her car to meet me.
"Where have you been? I've called you like a million times," Well good morning to you too babe.
"I just left Ron's. I didn't see your calls until I woke up this morning," I reply pressing the button for my floor on the elevator pad. We both step into the elevator and I swear I can feel waves of anger rolling off of Ashley.
"So, what? I tell you I'm hanging with Aiden and you instantly think to go over to her house," Ashley asks with an unnecessary attitude in her voice.
"No you were hanging with Kyla and I was already over at Ron's. I have to no reason to play any childish games with you Ashley," I respond already exhausted by this conversation. The elevator dings and opens up to my foyer. I drop my keys and wallet off near the door and head to my room to change.
"So you're ignoring me now. I thought we weren't being childish," Ashley states following me.
"You obviously came here looking for an argument Ashley and I refuse to give you one," I tell her honestly. I change into a button up shirt and some jeans and grab my computer off the dresser to check some emails. I sit down on the bed and start my laptop up. I'm just not in the mood for these back and forth jabs right now. I just want to sleep for a bit then go do some work.
"I'm not looking to argue Spencer. You would be upset with me if I missed ten plus calls from you," Ashley responds standing over me.
"I'm not saying that you don't have a right to be upset. You asked where I was, I told you. You asked why I wasn't picking up my phone, I told you. What more do you want me to say?" I ask exasperated. Ashley rolls her eyes at me and grabs my laptop and moves it back to the dresser.
"Fine. Then let's go out for breakfast," Ashley states. Would it be rude for me to say no?
"Ashley all I want to do is sleep for a bit and then do some work. Me and Ron had a little too much to drink and I'm not feeling the best right now. How about I call you later and we can go from there?" I. . to. sleep.
"You know what Spencer? You actually have no right to be angry with me. I made the choice to stay friends with Aiden based on our past history as friends. Yes he did some fucked up shit but he was just looking out for me," Ashley responds. I'm truly trying to stay calm right now.
"That's fine Ashley. You can be friends with whomever you want," I state grabbing my laptop back off the dresser.
"Whatever. At least when I was with Aiden he didn't ignore my calls and treat me like I didn't exist right after," Ashley replies walking towards the door. Now she struck a chord.
"Well you know what Ashley? How about you go back to Aiden then. I'm sure he would love that! Because this was his plan all along right? To come between us. This fight is so stupid, I don't even see the point of it. You can be best friends with your ex but as soon as mine comes back into town all hell breaks loose and I'm being accused of cheating! Well guess what? No more. No more will I be taking this shit from you," I yell angrily. I'm so over this shit.
"Spencer−," Ashley starts but I don't want to hear anymore.
"Get out," I state, gritting my teeth in the process.
"Look Spence I didn't mean−," Ashley tries again.
"I'm serious. Get out," I cut her off and repeat even more menacingly. Ashley looks at me with tears in her eyes and turns to walk to the front door. I follow just to make sure she's leaves. Tense seconds pass as the elevator makes its way back up to my floor and I can hear her quiet sniffles. Normally I would feel bad about making her cry, but she just totally hit a nerve with that Aiden comment.
"I'm sorry," Ashley gets out as she gets in the elevator and turns to face me. Her tears and escaped and are now trailing down her face.
"I'm sure you are," I reply back and turn away from the closing doors. Now for some peace and quiet.
Ashley's POV (same day)
I get to my car after Spencer kicked me out and immediately break down. I know that Aiden comment was unnecessary but she was pissing me off by how absent and nonchalant she was just then. I should've known better than to throw that in her face and I think my words have just cost me my relationship. After crying for a few minutes I gather the strength to head home. I get in to see Kyla still cleaning up from the small party we had last night. She stops when she sees my face and runs over to gather me in her arms. She brings me to the couch and I try to tell her what happened with Spencer through my sobs.
"Dammit Ashley. What the hell did you just do?" Kyla asks shaking her head.
"I know. You didn't see the look in her eyes Kyla! It's over. I fucked it all up," I cry out in anger that I can only direct at myself.
"And here everyone thought Spencer would be the one to ruin what you guys have," Kyla responds rubbing my back. Her efforts to console me are futile. I know that I've majorly fucked up.
"What am I supposed to do?" I ask. Kyla just shrugs her shoulder and sighs at me.
"I don't know Ash. Just give it a few days. Things will settle and you guys can talk," Kyla advises. I don't want to go a few days not talking to Spencer but I guess I have no choice. I settle further into Kyla trying to keep my tears at bay.
Spencer's POV
I finally get to take my nap and I feel completely rejuvenated. I'm still pissed as hell but I'm definitely calmer than I was before. I get up and head to the kitchen. Opening up the fridge I realize that I have no food. That's just great. I find a pack of Oreos in the cabinet and begin to snack on those until I can get my hands on some real food. I feel my phone buzz on the countertop and reach over to see that it's Veronica.
"Hey Ron, what's up?" I answer.
"Nothing much, just got through running some errands. Everything okay?" She asks.
"Yeah I'm good. Just hungry as hell," I respond.
"Lucky for you I'm about to make some lasagna. Want me to bring you some when it's done?" Ron asks. How nice of her. Ashley would offer the same if we were talking.
"Fuck yeah, if you don't mind. I can eat a horse right now," I state, grabbing my stomach in pain.
"Alright I'll call you when I'm headed over," Ron replies.
"Okay cool," I say and disconnect the call.
I go over to my work computer in my office to try to draw up some sketches. I own a landscaping company that I built up from the ground when I was a teenager. It started off with me just cutting a few neighbors lawns here and there, then I decided to make it into a business. Most of my crew are friends from childhood so all in all it's a great environment to work in. And I guess it's safe to admit that we also partake in some illegal activities as well. My landscaping business is completely legit but back when I was younger, and addicted to heavy drugs, we started selling as well as using. Mainly cocaine and marijuana, but sometimes heroine as well. I have been trying to get out of the drug business since our legit company started doing so well and racking in the dough. I've also been totally clean for two and a half years. It's just hard when you have to deal with suppliers and distributors who love your services and don't want to lose the manpower. Ashley only knows what I tell her (which is that I use to smoke weed a lot and got busted a few times), but I'm sure we will have problems if she ever found out. Regardless of if I'm working to leave it behind or not, she is still against drug use.
I finish up some sketches of the new park I've been hired to work on and look up to see that an hour has passed. I hear my phone buzz and see that it's now Kyla calling me. Technically I don't have an issue with her so I answer, knowing she's probably calling on Ashley's behalf.
"Hey Ky," I answer hoping its actually Kyla on the other end and not Ashley.
"Hey Spence, we need to talk," Kyla starts off. Well damn, straight to the point I see.
"What about," I ask already knowing the answer.
"C'mon don't play stupid. You know it's about Ash," Kyla responds.
"Look Ky, I know that's your sister and you are only trying to help but this is between Ashley and I. I don't want to discuss it with anyone. I will reach out to her when I'm ready to," I state calmly. It really isn't anyone's business.
"I can understand that Spence. And trust me I've told Ashley that she needs to give you some space. It's just Ash mentioned that when you get upset you usually turn to drinking, and I just want to make sure nothing happens to you. Despite what you may think I care about you as well," Kyla responds with sincerity in her voice.
"I know that Ky. I appreciate the call, but really I'm fine. I'm just working right now, not drinking," I reply. My phone beeps and I look at it to see that its Ron calling. I hope she's on the way with the lasagna.
"Alright cool. Call me if you need me, I mean it," Kyla says sternly.
"I will Ky. Thanks," I hang up and answer Ron before she hangs up.
"Hey I'm on the way," Ron states then hangs up. What the fuck. Did she just hang up on me? I try to call her back but it just rings. Asshole.
A few minutes pass and I hear the elevator doors open. I didn't receive a call from security so I know it must be someone on my list. I walk over to see Ron coming in the foyer with bags so I go over to help.
"What the hell motherfucker. Did you hang up on me?" I ask grabbing some bags out of her hands.
"Yeah I did. You know I don't like driving and talking on the phone at the same time," She responds laughing heading to the kitchen.
"It's called Bluetooth," I reply rolling my eyes at her.
"Yeah I never got that hooked up on my phone. Too lazy," She tells me grabbing plates.
"Whatever. Don't do that shit again," I joke, kicking her in the shin. We sit down and begin to dig in after scooping food onto the plates.
"Why aren't you with Ashley? I figured she would be feeding you right about now," Ron asks politely.
"We got into a fight," I respond focusing on this delicious ass lasagna.
"Want to talk about it," Ron asks equally stuffing her face.
"Not really," I say getting up to get more food.
After we eat we go in the living room to watch a little TV. I'm so stuffed I can feel myself falling asleep, but it's only midday so I fight it. Ron turns on some show on TLC, as usual, and gets all up in it. I feel myself dozing off on the couch and know I'll probably knock out soon. I feel my phone buzz in my pocket and see that it's Ashley this time. I silence the call and go back to trying to watch whatever is on TV right now. I have a feeling that she's trying to find a way to get over here to seduce me and get me to forgive her quickly. Normally that would work but the disrespectful shit she said to me is enough to turn me completely off. Usually I'm like a moth to a flame when it comes to sex but I have to stand my ground on this one. With those remaining thoughts I fall asleep.
