Hey all, I wasn't planning on uploading this today but hey. I was requested to put up another chapter so why not. :)
lilbit1016: it sure does my friend. It sure does.
AllNamesWereTaken: lol.. dont worry we are getting near. :)
ConcealedAttraction: I love the idea. I just might use it ae. but yes we all dread what will happen when Ashley does find out Spencer's true identity. Will Ashley stay or leave? dun dun dun.. lol.. and here is a chapter for you. the chapter where Spencer finds out that it's Ashley.
Enjoy my peoples. :)
Spencer PoV
Ahhhh... A new day! I just want to forget what I heard last night and the fact that I could have almost died being in a stupid closet. Right enough of that. To my happy place: Ashley land. Ashley is taking me to the ceremony of the person who saved the SS Ronald Reagan. It will be nice to finally know who this mystery person is. I still can't believe I told my dad I love her. Actually, I can't believe I'm actually in love with her. I'm getting breakfast ready when I'm interrupted with my phone ringing.
"What?" I say annoyed.
"Geez, you sound like you are in a sour mood?" Oh that beautiful voice.
"Oh sorry Ash. Just had a long day yesterday and to top it off, I haven't been able to sleep last night."
"You ok? Why couldn't you sleep?" No. No. I'm not ok. I almost got killed last night and... and now I gotta fucking lie to her... AGAIN!
"Yeah I'm fine. I had to finish an article by this morning so I was working on that the whole night." what a load of bullshit..
"ahh.. I see.. Well hey, I was hoping to take you to breakfast this morning before we go to the ceremony this afternoon, but you sound like you need your rest."
"No.. It's fine. We can go to breakfast." I say as I yawn.
"Spencer, did you just yawn?" she says giggling. "Listen honey, there will be plenty of days for us to have breakfast so today we can take a rain check and you can get some sleep yeah?" aww this girl is too good to me.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm dead sure. You sound really tired. I will pick you up later around 4? Sound alright?"
"Yep sounds good."
"Alright have a good rest beautiful."
"I will and Ash" I pause "thanks for being good to me"
"Always. Sweet Dreams. Bye"
"Bye" I put my phone down and I think I have the biggest smile on my face. This girl is too good to me. I head to my bed and lay down thinking about Ashley and sleep enveloped me sooner than I thought.
Beep Beep Beep. ugh you gotta be kidding me. My alarm just went off and its only 3:30pm. WAIT WHAT! I scramble to get outta my bed and take the fastest shower I have ever had. 3:40pm. Com'n Spencer, she will be over in 20 minutes. I go to my closet and try to find something to wear. What the hell am I gonna wear? Finally I just decide to wear a nice knee-high dress. 3:45pm. ugh. I still have hair and make up to do. I turn the blow dryer on and for some reason it doesn't work! WTF! I try a different plug. Please work. Please work. YES! 3:58pm. Make up. I run to my bedroom unfortunately not noticing my shoes in the middle of the room next thing I know I go crashing to the ground.
"I'm Fine!" I say to myself as I get up. I scramble to get my make up on, which is not too bad looking considering that I have no time left. knock knock. Ashley is here. I start going to the door. oh wait my perfume! I go back to my bedroom spray some perfume and run to the front door. Before I open the door, I compose myself and take a deep breath. I open the door and Ashley is there already waiting; looking very sharp in her uniform again. I must say, she looks real hot in that uniform.
"Hi" I blush.
"Good afternoon" She replies.
"Oh Ash, do you always have to be so polite?" I said.
"Not really." She says walking closer until she is right up close to me. "You wanna know the truth?" she whispers
"yeah" I say that's even barely a whisper.
"I really like you and being around you makes me nervous that I tend to be a lot more polite than usual." She is staring in my eyes now. Oh god those eyes!
"Ash." she is grinning. "Will you just shut up and..." before I even finish the sentence I feel her lips on mine. She takes my bottom lip and sucks on it which makes me moan so loud that she pulls back.
"uhm.. we are going to be late" she says smiling "If we continue, I won't be able to stop" I blush at her last comment
"Let's go" we get to the ceremony and takes the seat up front and her family is already seated there. Well I guess when you are Lieutenant, you get the good seats.
"Spencer Id like you to meet my family. Glenn, Aiden, Kyla, and Clay" she says pointing to each one. Wow they are an attractive bunch.
"Finally nice to meet the girl Ashley's been talking about constantly" Aiden says which earned him a nice slap to the back of the head.
"Geez Ash. You are so brutal." he says smiling.
"Only to you Rainbow, only to you." she winks at him. Rainbow? Remind to self: ask Ashley why she calls him Rainbow.
"Nice to meet you, Spencer" slowly each of the family members giving me hugs. They are such a sweet family.
"Nice family Ash" I say as we sit down.
"Ladies and Gentleman. Thank you all for being here on a very special night." the Secretary of Defense begins "Tonight we are awarding a very brave soldier who saved the SS Ronald Reagan. As you all know, the name has not been released yet but today, we will be meeting for the first time the one who put their life on the line for the sake of those many lives on the SS Ronald Reagan. Tonight, we have the most powerful man in the United States to present the Medal of Honor and the Medal of Bravery. Mr. President" the SD nods towards the President.
At this point Ashley takes my hand in hers and laces our fingers together. I look down at our joined hands and then to her, she is focusing on the Podium, but she has a big smile on her face. It's not often that someone can make me smile from ear to ear, but this girl has managed to put a huge smile on me since the first day I met her.
"Good Evening! Just as the Secretary of Defense said, I will be giving the award to the hero that saved many lives that fateful day." I was brought out of my thoughts when the President spoke. It's really an honor to be here with Ashley, sharing this with her. "Some of you already know the story and some of you don't. Just last year, the SS Ronald Reagan was attacked and the only way to take them down was in the air. It was a risky decision to take off while they were being bombarded with missiles. A decision made by our hero, who did not stop to think for one second that she could lose her life. A decision that saved many lives and was able to bring back the troops unhurt. Not only that, she was able to come out of it alive despite being tossed out of her jet. Now I know you are all dying to meet who the mystery hero is so without further ado. Ladies and Gentleman. Lieutenant Ashley Davies, the hero of the SS Ronald Reagan." My eyes widened at the realization that my Ashley risked her life and save all those people. MY ASHLEY! She was about to get up and my hand instantly took a vice grip on Ashley's hand.
"Why didn't you tell me it was you?" I whisper a little harshly but clearly in utter shock. She looks at me smiling.
"Because I wanted it to be a surprise." she gives me a kiss on the cheek. "Babe, you wanna let go of my hand?" she says winking.
"oh sorry" I say as I blush. I watch her walk up to the podium and everyone giving her a well-deserved applause. I am just amazed at this girl. She is a fighter pilot, a lieutenant at 23, she chose to be in the Air Force even though she had a good life style, she is gentle, she is kind, she is very polite, and she SAVED thousands of lives on the SS Ronald Reagan. What more can this girl do? More importantly, how the hell am I gonna tell her I love her? Well... I don't. I watch on as the President shakes her hand and gives her the medals then salutes her. ugh she looks so hot in her uniform saluting. Man the things I could do to her... SPENCER! Get your mind outta the gutter!
"Thank you! It's an honor to meet you sir and receive these medals. Although one of these medals, my family would say the medal of stupidity." Everyone laughs including me, I look over to her family nodding in agreement. I don't blame them.
"In all honest truth, despite the fact that in some minds it might be perceived as the medal of stupidity, I'm glad I made the decision to fly that day. If I hadn't, then I would not be here today. I would not be back with my family and I would not have met the girl that has changed me." She is looking straight at me.
"The girl who has made me an even better person and someone who has enabled me to finally open up about my parents death and the girl I trust. I would not have met the girl... I love." OH MY GOD! Did she just? Did I just? Did I hear her right? I look over to her family and they are all smiling at me. "Thank you all and have a good night." Everyone was clapping and standing, but I was in shock. I was rooted to my seat thinking how could she love me? I mean I love her, but I can't tell her that. What about the case? What then! Will she love me then! Next I see Ash kneeling down in front of me.
"Are you ok? Did I say it too soon?" she looks worried and nervous. I just shake my head. "Look I know I said I love you and I do. It's only been a week since I met you but I feel that I can trust you. I'm not pressuring you to say it back now or at all. I just needed you to know that that's how I feel about you." What do I say to that! How do I respond to such a beautiful message?
"I... uh.. its.." I struggle to say anything.
"shhh.. don't say anything" She says as she takes me in her arms. Finally after regaining control of my speech, I pull back and look in to her eyes.
"Ash.. I... Thank you.." I finally manage to say. "It will take time for me to say those 3 words, but I hope one day I can muster up the courage to."
"I will wait no matter how long it takes cause you are worth it" she gives me a soft kiss and lean our foreheads together. Only to be interrupted by Kyla clearing her throat.
"Are you two done being all lovey dovey? cause I'm hungry you know?" Kyla states.
"Yeah we all are." I hear a familiar voice.
"Chelsea!" I state.
"Spencer?" she says.
"Wait. You two know each other?" Ashley asks.
"Yeah. We went to high school together back in Ohio." I say as I hug Chelsea. "How do you two know each other?" letting go of Chelsea slightly confused.
"Congratulations Lieutenant!" Chelsea says as she salutes.
"Thank you, Lieutenant Major." Ashley salutes back. "Now come here and give your old pal a hug!" Wow what a small world.
"WAIT HOLD UP! Is this the same Chelsea you were asking me about Ash?" Wait what? Clay knows her too?
"Yeah little bro!" Ashley says laughing.
"Why you little! No wonder you were smiling!" Clay says as he takes Ashley by neck and tickles her. It's nice to watch Ashley interact with her family, to be able to see a different side to her. I can see that she loves her family so much. I frown at that thought. Even when I'm trying to forget about the case, it still weaves its way into my head.
"Spence? You alright there? You kinda zoned out for a bit" Ashley asks waving her hand in front of my face.
"huh? oh yeah fine. Just watching you interact with your family. It's nice to see that you love them a lot." I say. So it's partly true. Not really a lie right?
"yeah I really do" Ashley says as she looks at her family smiling. FUCK ME NOW! Ugh! "so hey, we are going to have dinner to celebrate and I would like you to join us. That's if you can handle us Davies" she says winking.
"Psh yeah right Ash.. I can handle you. I think I can handle a few more Davies." I say giggling.
"Is that right? You can handle me huh? fascinating." she says laughing. "Alright guys lets go get some chow!" she yells. As we head out to the parking lot, Kyla suddenly speaks up.
"OOOOOHHHHHH. So Spencer and Chelsea went to High school together. The same Chelsea who works with Ashley and is her best friend. And the same Chelsea who is dating Clay! Wow. What a small world." Ashley, Aiden, Glenn and I burst out laughing. Clay and Chelsea on the other hand are heading down blush town.
"We are not going out" Clay says. "and you only just got that now?" he says giving Kyla a weird look.
"Shut up! Riiiight cause you holding Chelsea's hand right now is totally not a give away to you two going out." The group erupts in laughter again as Clay and Chelsea blush like mad. It should be interesting getting to know this family more. Well the upside is that I can forget about the case for tonight and just spend time with the family I know I will come to love when this whole thing blows over. I hope.
4 hours go by
We are back at Ashley's house just enjoying each other's company and I realize that it's already late.
"Well guys, it was nice meeting you all but I best be off. Got a crazy day ahead tomorrow" I say getting up. Hell yeah. Meaning chasing Rico all over the place.
"It was nice meeting you too Spencer" Glenn says. "Goodnight."
"Night everyone!" I say smiling.
"Night." They reply at the same time.
"Let me walk you" Ashley says.
"Thanks." We get outside and stupid me decided to leave my jacket in my own house. Next thing I feel is a jacket being put around me. It instantly warms me up. "You really are sweet you know that?"
"No. I didn't know but now that you mention it thank you." She says smiling.
"I enjoyed tonight Ash. Finally meeting your family"
"I enjoyed tonight as well."
"Here's my stop. Thanks again" I say handing back the jacket.
"No worries. You have a good evening." She smiles as she starts to walk away.
"Ash wait. " I run up to her and plant a kiss on her soft lips. "Goodnight" I whisper.
"Goodnight my blonde beauty." She says giving me another peck on my lips. I head back inside and I'm in such a happy mood. Ashley loves me. Then I hear a knock on the door.
"Ash" I say giggling "You should really go…... home.." WHAT THE FUCK! Why is my target standing on my doorstep?
"Hi Miss Carlin. I have to talk to you about Rico. I know you were in that building the night he came by. My name is" he says as he shifts his weight.
"I know who you are. " I cut him off and look at him; then I see it. Fear in his eyes. "Com'n, lets talk inside." This is going to be one hell of a night.
Awww.. Just when you thought you were going to find out who the target is, Spencer had to cut him off. Rude Spence.. Rude.. tsk tsk.. LOL. Catch you guys next time.
