Plans for the future
It had been two months since the Wren incident and it had been hard for Hanna and Spencer to get over it.
Hanna was still traumatized by the fact that Wren would probably have raped her, and Spencer was still scared that he would have hurt her baby if Hanna hadn't done what he had wanted.
Melissa had called, and Spencer had expected a full apology, but she had just shouted at her, accusing her of making it up, to ruin yet another relationship. Spencer had hung up angrily, only to receive another phone call off her parents, who apoligized over and over again, trying to buy back her love by offering to buy her a new car, a new house, new designer clothes.
Spencer thanked them for their efforts and told them she would gladly accept their apology, but she wished that they had believed her before. She had heard her mother take a deep breath and was about to answer when in the background she heard Melissa yelling, 'Mom, don't talk to Spencer. She ruined ANOTHER of my relationships.'
Spencers mom had apologized and had hung up very quickly, upsetting Spencer yet again.
But after a month of therapy, Hanna and Spencer were much better, even though Hanna still jumped when someone touched her and Spencer was very protective of Jasmin.
They had planned to meet up with their friends today, as they still had to plan the wedding.
Spencer had the hard decision on deciding who her maid of honour was going to be, she still had no clue who to pick.
'Hey Spence.' a merry voice interrupted her.
It was Aria, who pulled her in for a warm embrace.
Hanna and Emily repeated this action and they all sat down.
'I'm so glad you guys are gonna help me plan the wedding, I couldn't do it without you.' Spencer smiled gratefully, before ordering, 'I'd like a vodka-soda please.'
Spencers friends looked at her impatiently, willing her to finally announce who was going to be the maid of honour.
Hanna couldn't take it any more and blurted out, 'Look Spence, not to be rude but who is going to be the freakin' maid of honour?'
She saw the others glaring at her and asked, 'What?'
'It's ok Han.' Spencer replied, laughing, 'I know you all want to know. It's just I love you all so much and I can't pick one of you. It's impossible…'
Everyone smiled and was silent for a second, wondering what to do, when Emilys face brightened up and said, 'You know Spence, you could always let all three of us be your maid of honour…'
Spencer stared at her, 'But Em, you're only allowed one…..'
'Spence, it's your wedding, you can do anything,it's not traditional to have three but it's not against the law. And besides when has anything about your relationship with Toby been traditional, this could symbolize it.'
Spencers frown had turned into a grin, 'You know what Em, you're right. I want all three of you to be my maids of honour. I don't care that it's not traditional, for me it's perfect. There's nothing more that I want than to share my wedding day with my best friends.'
Suddenly a sniffle was heard.
Everyone turned their heads to Aria who glared back with teary eyes, 'What? I'm not made out of stone.'
Spencer hugged Aria and whispered, 'I know. But don't start weeping at my wedding.'
Aria punched Spencer playfully and they started discussing the wedding, 'So Spence, do you want a really fancy wedding or a simple one?'
Spencer sighed, 'I would love a big wedding, I mean it is the only time I'm planning on marrying someone, but I just can't afford it.'
Hanna shrugged like it was simple, 'Spencer, you're a Hastings, your parents are rolling in money, just ask them.'
'Han, my parents have been against this relationship since day 1. Do you really expect them to fork out for our wedding?'
Hanna suddenly snapped her fingers, 'Didn't you tell me that your parents like offered to buy you a new house?'
'Yeah….. Why?' Spencer asked confused
Hanna sighed exasperated, 'For someone so smart you can be suprisingly dumb sometimes Spence!
What I'm saying is pay them the silent treatment for a couple of days until they call you, and then spring the news on them that you are engaged, and then start telling them what you're planning to do, they'll be so surprised that they will offer to pay!'
Spencer was still sceptical, 'Are you sure Han? I'm not sure…..'
'Just try it! What harm can it do?' Hanna advised her.
'Yeah I guess you're right. But otherwise, to be honest I don't care where I marry Toby. Sure I would like a big wedding, but I just want to spend the rest of my life with the person I love…..'
They heard another sniffle, this time all eyes were on Emily.
'What?' she replied to all the eyes, 'Spence makes beautiful speeches and I still can't believe that my two best friends are getting married!'
'Ha!' Aria snapped, 'And you laughed at me for crying! Sucker….'
Emilys sharp glance shut her up and she moved on to Hanna,
'Why aren't you crying? Don't you have any feelings?'
Hanna stuck her tongue out and replied, 'No its just I've hear similar speeches in movies all the times, I've toughened up.'
The girls laughed and Emily whispered something to Aria who immeadiately replied, 'Hell yeah she will. Wanna bet? Lets say 50 dollars ok?'
Hanna glared at them, 'What are you guys betting?'
'Not telling, it would be an unfair advantage. We'll tell you after the wedding…..'
'Fine.' Hanna pouted, looking at her watch and screaming, 'Holy crap, I've got a hair appointment in ten minutes. I have to go. Bye guys!' she yelled over her shoulder as she ran out of the restaurant.
The other girls looked at each other and burst out laughing at the same time.
'Toby? I'm back.' Spencer shouted an hour later. Aria had begged her to go shopping for a new bra as she wanted to spice up her love life with Jason.
Spencer had first protested, begging Aria to keep her relationship with Spencers brother private, but after many 'Spence, I'd do it for you!' 'Please! I'll babysit Jasmin whenever you want!' she finally caved in and went with her.
'Hey baby. How was it with Hanna, Aria and Emily?
'It was fun. Apart from the shopping with Aria, she kept on showing me bras and asking me which one Jason would like the most. I mean if it was someone else it would be ok, but it's Jason, as in my brother Jason. Why couldn't she have asked Emily or Hanna?'
Toby laughed and replied, 'Because she loves you and sees you as a sister, so she wants your approval for everything.'
'I hope she doesn't see me as her sister, that would mean her going out with her half-brother.' Spencer joked.
Tobys face hardened and he gulped.
He remembered how Jenna had abused him, forced him to do things he wasn't ready for. He was over it, but it didn't mean it didn't hurt whenever he thought about it.
He woke up from his trance when he felt Spencer stroking his cheek, 'I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean it like that. I'm sorry….'
'It's fine Spence.' Toby replied still a bit upset.
'No it's not. I'm so stupid. I'm always making these stupid and unneccassary comments that I don't think could hurt anyone but does. I'm so dumb. Uggghh I don't get why you're still together with me. If I were you I'd have given up on me a long time ago. I'm sorry. You should leave me you deserve someone…..'
Tobys lips collided with hers, interrupting her.
'….better.' she panted as they both separated, needing air.
Toby snorted and said, 'Spence. I admit you're pretty stupid…. To think that there is anyone out there that could remotely compete with you. You're competative, you do make kind of dumb comments, you get pissed easily, you always have to have the last word, but I wouldn't have you any other way.'
'But the half-brother comment…' Spencer whimpered.
'Yeah that wasn't the best thing you've ever said but I don't really care. I'm over thinking about Jenna, it's been years since I've even talked to her, and after she was found out to have been 'A' she got a restraining order. I know she can't hurt me anymore. I don't want you to worry.'
Spencer smiled, at her perfect fiance.
She remembered the months that she had been swooning about how amazing Wren was and ranting on about how Toby was the devil.
How ironic that in 4 years it had been turned around completely.
She wanted to say that to him, she wanted to pour out everything that she felt, but the only words that came out of her mouth were,
'I love you Toby Cavanaugh.'
'I love you too Spencer Hastings, soon to be Cavanaugh.' He smiled lovingly at her, 'Now as I know you probably need distraction from Aria and Jason, why don't we do the same as they are probably doing now.'
'I like that idea very much Cavanaugh!'
'Then lets go Hastings.'
Soon all that could be heard were the soft moans and sometimes giggles of Spencer and Toby.
Life was just perfect sometimes, with or without complications.
AN: Just for clarification, in my story Mona and Jenna were found to have been. I hope you liked the chapter, I know where this story is going now and I can tell you now (at least in this story) Wren won't appear again, I hate that british dude :D. Please please please review .thanks
