The next day while Spencer was in her first class she texted Carmen
At the airport
"Carmen come on" said Ashley yelling at her
"On second my phone is ringing" said Carmen opening it to see the text
Spencer: R U Here Yet
Carmen: ya
Spencer: cool around four meet me at that this address 123 liberty street apartment 4
Carmen: ok sure
Spencer: if you tell Ashley I will kill you
Carmen: fine…bye
"um tell Ashley or die" said Carmen weighting her choices" I choice life"
"Come on Carmen" said Ashley
"I'm coming" said Carmen grabbing her bags and following Ashley
"Who was that" said Ashley
"My mum" said Carmen
"Ok" said Ashley
"London's girl soccer team" said a guy with a sign
"That would be us" said Ashley with the crowed of girls around her
"wow great to meet you ladies" said the guy" we have a bus out side I will be your tour guide slash guardian welcome to America we happy that you're here…follow me"
"Follow me" said colbie in a deep voice" what a minger"
"Keep it to your self" said Ashley
"What crawled up your ass" said colbie
"Watch it" said Carmen looking at colbie
"Sorry" said colbie
"She listens to you but not me" said Ashley
"She does what her mum tells her…her hot mum" said Carmen laughing
"You think you're funny like bill cosby or something" said Ashley as they step on the bus
"Bill cosby's not funny he's scary" said Carmen
"Ya ya whatever" said Ashley sitting in her seat
"Ok ladies we are going to go on a short tour of Washing DC" said the guide
"His perky dispassion is pissing me off" said Ashley
"Hey that's probly the only perky thing you've seen in along time" said Carmen patting her on the shoulder as colbie laughs
"Oh Carmen were going to get into a fist fight I know it" said Ashley pushing her seat back
"Ouch" said the girl behind her
"Sorry" said Ashley
"Wow I guess the princess can't get a brake" said Carmen
"Shut up and that's an order" said Ashley
"Well were in America and you really have no power" said colbie
A few hours later at lunch at school
"Oh um I told Carmen to stop by your house is that ok" said Spencer
"ya" said Chelsea eating her sandwich" what's your deal with Ashley if you like her forgive her"
"No she has a lot to learn and I know she will so I don't even sweat her sometimes" said Spencer
"And Carmen" said Chelsea
"She's perfect but not for me you know I though I liked her but it was just she was so nice and cool…which Ashley is too if she let go of what ever game she's playing" said Spencer
"Ok now I'm a little caught up" said Chelsea
"Good" said Spencer
"So you have two weeks to get through to her good luck" said Chelsea
"I know" said Spencer
At the hotel
"Oh a bed now I can sleep" said colbie flopping on the bed
"I can't sleep" said Ashley throwing herself on the bed
"Well that sucks…maybe some water could help you out" said Carmen
"Maybe" said Ashley snatching the water from Carmen
"I have never known water help you go to sleep" said colbie
"Children should keep their mouths closed" said Carmen
"Sorry" said colbie lying down
"I can't believe I'm right in where she lives and I can't even talk to her" said Ashley putting her fingers through her hair
"You will ok, just give it time remember how would you feel if someone did that to you" said Carmen
"Like crap" said Ashley taking off her shoes
"She likes you a lot don't worry" said Carmen
"Ya your right" said Ashley falling in and out of sleep
"You ok" said Carmen
"Ya" said Ashley
Ten minutes later
"Damn what did you do to her" said colbie snapping her fingers at Ashley
"Nothing that can hurt her but she hasn't slept for days and I know it's not good for her…just don't let her drive she might get into an accident" said Carmen grabbing her back pack
"Where you going" said colbie
"to go fix things for Ashley" said Carmen" I'll be back you look after her ok"
"Ok" said colbie
"I'll bring you back something" said Carmen walking out the door" Spencer hey I'm on my way right now…ok…bye"
"Now how do I get a taxi" said Carmen" hey "seeing a taxi
"What can I do you for" said the guy
"I need to get to Liberty Street" said Carmen
"Ok" said the guy as Carmen gets in
"Thank you" said Carmen
"So you from England" said the guy as her drives
"Ya I'm here to play the cup here" said Carmen
"What I love soccer maybe I could get the chance to be there" said the guy
"Ya it's my life" said Carmen
"So what are you doing on liberty street, you don't look like one of those peace be with you people with their art studios and coffee shops" said the driver
"Well I have a friend over there seem like a nice place" said Carmen looking around
"ya it is growing you can find some beautiful things over there" said the driver" what's the address"
"123" said Carmen
"Ok here's your stop" said the driver
"Hey nice meeting you" said Carmen handing him the money
"You too hope to see you again" said the driver
Carmen comes up to a place that looks like a big apartment she goes around to find apartment 4 she knocks on the door
"one second" said a voice as she opens the door" hi"
"Hi I'm Carmen Spencer's friend" said Carmen putting her hand out
"Oh nice to meet you come in" said Chelsea as Blake grabs her leg
"Well isn't he the cutest little nipper" said Carmen
"What does that mean" said Chelsea laughing
"Mean a little child" said Carmen
"Well come in…it's kind of a mess but its home" said Chelsea
"Wow you have a beautiful home" said Carmen looking at the pictures
"Thank you" said Chelsea" have a seat" patting the sofa
"Hi I'm Blake" said Blake
"Nice to meet you Blake" said Carmen
"You have an accent" said Blake
"Blake don't bother her" said Chelsea
"No he's fine…yes I'm British" said Carmen
"I like that" said Blake
"I like your accent too" said Carmen" you are very talented with the paint brush"
"Thank you…I heard your talented with the soccer ball" said Chelsea
"Ya that's all I do" said Carmen
"Hey has Carmen….oh it's you" said Spencer hugging Carmen
"hey" said Carmen" you have really nice friends"
"I know the greatest" said Spencer
"So have you met Chelsea" said Spencer
"Ya she's really cool" said Carmen
"Hey buddy" said Spencer tickling Blake
"Hey" said Blake laughing
"So you ready for tomorrow" said Spencer
"Ya I'm just worried about Ashley" said Carmen
"She'll be ok I mean I'll see her" said Spencer
"You will" said Carmen
"Ya I don't hate I just think she's a little crazy" said Spencer
"I agree with that" said Carmen feeling a tug a the bottom of her warm up jacket
"you play soccer" said Blake
"yes" said Carmen smiling
"I want to play" said Blake
"you do that's good you know I can show you" said Carmen
"Really mommy can she" said Blake looking at Chelsea
"I don't want you hurting her she has a game tomorrow" said Chelsea
"he's ok he wont hurt me" said Carmen" you got a ball"
"Ya in my room…I'll be back" said Blake
"He's a good kid knows real sports when he sees them" said Carmen
"Ya I tried to get him to do the whole painting thing, he likes it but he's such a busy body" said Chelsea smiling at Carmen
"Ya kids" said Carmen
"Hey" said Spencer snapping her finger at them
"Yes" said Carmen
"Um did you bring me something" said Spencer
"Ya" said Carmen pulling something out of her bag
"Oh I love you so much" said Spencer holding a sweater she seen in the window of one of the stores when she was in England
"I thought you liked it" said Carmen
"Got it" said Blake showing Carmen the ball
"Ok….it is ok with you Chelsea" said Carmen
"Ya…you mind if I watch" said Chelsea
"Not at all" said Carmen
"Come over here this is the park" said Blake
"Blake be gentle with Carmen" said Chelsea
"Yes" said Blake at they go to the field
"So what do you think" said Spencer smiling at Chelsea
"Of the sweater it's nice" said Chelsea
"No of Carmen" said Spencer
"Spencer do you see that little boy I have to worry about him right now he's growing up so fast" said Chelsea
"Well how about you look at him and her" said Spencer looking at Carmen and Blake playing together
"Ok now kick the ball with the inside of your foot to pass it" said Carmen showing Blake
"Ok" said Blake kicking it back
"You'll be great before you know it" said Carmen passing the ball back
"She is good with him…no I don't even know her that well I'm judging her by her looks" said Chelsea
"Whatever" said Spencer playfully pushing Chelsea
A few hours later at the hotel
"Oh god I have never slept that good" said Ashley waking up
"Hey sunshine" said colbie watching TV
"Hey where's Carmen" said Ashley
"Um she had um somewhere to go" said colbie
"She went to see Spencer didn't she" said Ashley
"Um I don't know…ok ya" said colbie
"Oh" said Ashley picking up her phone to call Carmen
"Hello" said Carmen out of breath
"What are you doing with her" said Ashley
"Um I'm playing soccer with my new best mate" said Carmen
"Oh are with Spencer" said Ashley
"No she left a few minutes ago" said Carmen
"Then who are you with" said Ashley
"You are very noise" said Carmen" I'm with Spencer's friend"
"Oh ok well I guess I'll see you later" said Ashley
"ya I guess" said Carmen hanging up" so you up for another game"
"Ya" said Blake
"You look a little tired buddy" said Carmen picking up the ball
"Ya Blake wash up ok" said Chelsea with her arms folded
"Ok mom" said Blake" will I see you again"
"Ya you will" said Carmen smiling
"You're a cool person" said Blake walking away
"He likes you he's not that easy to please" said Chelsea walking along side Carmen
"He's pretty chill to be a munchkin" said Carmen
"Ya…you want to stay for dinner" said Chelsea
"Sure" said Carmen picking up the soccer ball
"Come in" said Chelsea
"He's really good you know" said Carmen
"Ya but I don't want him to get hurt" said Chelsea
"It's understandable he's your child that's the last thing you want but…" said Carmen
"Ya" said Chelsea
"You eyes are amazing" said Carmen
"Thanks" said Chelsea trying not to smile to wide
"But I promise he'll shake everybody up…I'll practice with him as long as I'm here and even when I leave I will keep in contact" said Carmen
"we'll talk" said Chelsea as Carmen opens the door for her
The Next day
"Hey how you doing old sport" said Carmen excited jumping on Ashley as she warms up with colbie
"Why are you all happy" said Ashley laughing as she pushes Carmen off
"I have a date" said Carmen
"With who" said Ashley nudging her
"Do you see the beautiful girl sitting by Spencer" said Carmen
"Ya…wait Spencer's here"" said Ashley looking in the stands
"ya but any way about me" said Carmen
"Ya she's cute…oh and so is her little brother" said Ashley smiling
"Um that's not her little brother…it's her son" said Carmen
"Here look ,let me help you out with this one be there done that kids get in the way…" said Ashley
"That's what I want a family cant you see but you never listen but I love ya" said Carmen" lets go talk to them"
"No I don't want to she can't see me" said Ashley
"Oh look she's looking at you" said Carmen pulling Ashley over
Over in the stands
"So…I'm going to the movies with Carmen" said Chelsea
"really that's so cool" said Spencer" the accent did it didn't"
"Ya really…and she gets along with Blake" said Chelsea biting her lip
"Ya she's good really…oh fuck" said Spencer turning the other way as Ashley comes over
"Hey guy….Chelsea" said Carmen
"Carmen" said Blake
"You gona watch me play today" said Carmen
"Ya I want to be out there" said Blake
"You will be just wait you will" said Carmen
"Spencer" said Ashley
"What do you want" said Spencer
"You to just be friends with me" said Ashley touching her hand
"I would prefer you not touch me" said Spencer
"That's not what you said" said Ashley
"Um…hey Chelsea, Blake you guys want to meet the team" said Carmen
"Ya sure" said Chelsea getting the ok look from Spencer
"Let's go buddy" said Carmen grabbing his hand
"That's not what you told me that night" said Ashley holding her hand
"Because you were different you know but when I think about what Carmen did…" said Spencer
"What fuck what Carmen did I don't even know why she did it ok it was stupid you know" said Ashley
"…hey Ashley their ready to start" said Carmen turning around
"Carmen wait…" said Ashley
"She what you did" said Spencer
"You know what everything is always my fault you know" said Ashley
"No you just don't know when to say I was wrong when you say it it's to late" said Spencer
"look I'm sorry don't know how many times I have to tell you that…look I like you a lot I want be with you even if it means us being in a long distance relationship, I would do it for you" said Ashley
"I would do the same" said Spencer" but just give me time ok"
"Fine ok" said Ashley as Spencer walks by her
"I see you have a few problems on your hand" said the agent
"Oh bloody hell where did you come from I thought you would back off" said Ashley
"It's my job I have to do it" said the agent" look don't apologize and see how it plays out then you'll know what's really gone wrong"
"who are you like some person that shows up out of nowhere and gives me advice…actually I could have used you a long time ago…I'll do what you said but" said Ashley
"But you're forgetting who you are…princess you are the picture of what your people want to be…how can they be like you when they don't know you "said the agent
"Look I have to go play ok" said Ashley walking away" thanks"
"Doing my job miss. Ashland" said the agent
TBC