Song of the day.. no song.. there is a group called "Vitamin String Quartet" they remix well known songs with violin, viola and cello.. Songs like "My immortal", "Iris", "I don't want to miss thing" played like classical.. So classical music lovers you can check that group..
To TheQueen: Oh, no you didn't give me the impression that you were complaining.. I was just joking.. But usually i write long chapters.. Hope you like this one also..
To OriginalSoundtrack: You gave me the idea.. Unfortunately i liked it.. So.. this chapter has what you were afraid.. somehow..
Chapter 12
Spencer's POV
You wake up in a fine morning. You drink your coffee. You read your newspaper. You are ready to go to work and start your day.. But do you know what is going to happen? Are you prepared for what is going to follow? Not really..
Ashley woke up Emma. She had her breakfast and we took her at her school. We said our goodbyes and for her to have a beautiful day.. Everything good till now..
Ashley seemed a little bit off. She would stay home all alone. I told her to feel like it was her place but that didn't make her feel any better. I might be wrong but I think she was acting like this because these last couple of days she had Emma all day with her and I want to think that she felt that way for me too. But again, Ashley would never let me know..
"What time are you coming back from work?"
"Usually I come late. Round 10pm"
"I am going to take a taxi and pick up Emma from school"
"No. You won't do that. I will go and pick her up. Ok?"
"But Spencer, your work. I want to be able to do something. This whole thing just is driving me crazy. I can't stay home all day and do nothing. I want to go back to my work."
"Ashley, just, let someone else take care of you for one time. Ok? I am going to take an hour from work and go and pick up Emma and I am going to tell them that these couple of days my program is going to change. Ok? Everything is going to be fine"
"I mean it. Do you have a twin or something? Because the person I see right in front of me it has nothing to do with the person I was seeing every day"
"You don't know me Ashley. You just made an assumption of who I was. Don't judge someone from their looks. You don't know what is going on in their life. Maybe I didn't want to be the bitch you told me I was. Maybe I was shy to talk and that was my defense."
"I see.. You were shy to talk to me Spencer?"
"Ehm.. we are here.. Let me help you"
I opened the door and got out. I wouldn't answer to her question. Especially right now. Although it was true. I was shy because I was never interesting to meet someone and talk to them like I was with Ashley.
"Ok. Do you need anything before I leave? My phone number is over there. If you need anything just call me right away. Ok? And don't even think to do something that requires both your legs. Just sit down and watch some tv. Ok?"
"Yes, mistress. Whatever you say"
"I mean it Ashley. Now I am going. I am going to bring Emma home at 4pm and I will see you later tonight. Bye"
"Bye bye"
It's been exactly four days that Ashley and Emma were living with me. It's been four days that Ashley somehow became a friend of mine and all fits so natural. It is that click you hear every now and then when two people meet.
I was at work at 9.15. I was never late. But considering it was my first time that I did maybe they would let it slip. When I got to my office Helena, my assistant, greeted me right away with today's appointments and why on earth I was late.
"Ms Carlin, I thought that something happened. Are you ok?"
"Yes, Helena. I am fine. What are my appointments for today?"
"Mrs Rodriguez at 10. A meeting at 11.30. Another meeting at 1.30pm. Then you have Mr Troy at 3pm."
"Cancel Mr Troy or rearrange the appointment for another day or another hour. I have to leave at 2.45pm so if you see that I am still here remind me that. Do you have my coffee inside?"
"Yes, Ms Carlin. Everything is inside. Now if you excuse me.."
"Helena, when Mrs Rodriguez comes tell me. Ok?"
"Yes, Ms Carlin"
And my day starts and the carefree Spencer I was for the last couple of days is gone for now till I am back home tonight. And for the first time I just want to leave early from work because I have two girls at home waiting. I didn't know that I was smiling till I heard Mark..
"Spencer, hi. Ehm.. Why are you smiling?"
"I am not"
"Yes you did. You had a stupid smile on your face when I got in. Soooo.. tell me"
Mark was one of the few people in here that I liked but I never got close to. He is a very nice guy and he is good at his work. He is not uptight or snob as many people inside here. Like me for an example
"And what makes you believe that I am going to tell you Mark?"
"Because I am Mark. Everyone tells me"
"You mean the girls tell you"
"You say potato I say potatoe. Same difference. Soo? By the way I didn't see you today at the bakery. Did you find out that Ashley was hit by a car?" I had to laugh.. Yes.. i knew and she was at my home.. But he didn't need to know that..
"Yes, I did."
"The owner said that Ashley called and told them that she is going to be away for a while because she has a cast on her leg. Whoever hit her must have hit her hard"
"Yeah, Mark. Can you please go because I have to look again one of my cases? See you at the meeting"
"You didn't tell me.."
"Now Mark."
"Ok. Ok. Bye"
Jesus. And then they say that women gossip. I don't think that it's true. Men gossip way too much..
I took the little time I had to look at Mrs Rodriguez case. She still had feelings for her husband that's why we didn't apply for a divorce yet. And he seemed to be sorry about what he did..
"Ms Carlin, Mrs Rodriguez is here"
"Tell her to come in"
"Goodmorning Ms Carlin. Nice to see you again"
"You too Mrs Rodriguez. How are you?"
"I am fine."
"Glad to know. So.. What are we going to do with the divorce Mrs Rodriguez?"
"You seem young Ms Carlin. Can I call you by your name?"
"Yes, you can"
"Spencer, how old are you?"
"I am going to be thirty one in a few months"
"You are young indeed. You see Spencer when you are with your love of your life for more than 35 years some things you can forget"
"You mean that you are forgiving him?"
"He is the love of my life. I have three children with him.. We were so young when we met and he never made me doubt of anything. And I can see it in his eyes that he regretted it"
"How are you sure?"
"Because you just know.. After so many years you just know.. You can feel it in your heart. So Spencer I would like not to apply for a divorce and give another chance to my wedding if it's ok with you. Sorry for all the paper work and the time you spent on my case"
"No Mrs Rodriguez. It's fine. I am glad you are willing to give another chance on your wedding."
"You seem different today Spencer. I can't put my hands on how but you just seem different. More sweet and more caring."
"I am?"
"Yes, whoever was the one to put that beautiful smile on your face right now tell them that they did well. I think that this is the real you Spencer. So.. Thank you so much for everything and it was very nice of meeting you."
"You too Mrs Rodriguez."
I sat for a moment to think what she meant by that. Mark said I was smiling and now she told me that I looked sweet. Both times I was thinking of Ashley..
The door opened violently and I had Helena trying to explain to Steven to not come in.. Steven.. Nice..
"She is my girlfriend and I can see her whenever I like"
"Ms Carlin"
"It's ok Helena. You can leave us"
"What is going on Spencer? I call, I text and I get no answer. So tell me what the fuck is going on"
"Watch your mouth Steven. You are at my office, my work."
"I will talk as I like. So Spencer. What is going on? Tell me? How's your community project by the way? It's her that keeps you away?"
"Don't talk about her like that"
"Really? You don't want me to talk about some stranger you have inside your house like that? Really Spencer? You are choosing her side. The filthy thief?"
I lost it. I lost it and I slapped him. He shouldn't talk like this not for Ashley but for anyone. He came close and I saw the rage in his eyes. He grabbed me from both my arms and looked at me like he was ready to hit me. But he wouldn't do that. Not in here. Not where I work.
"Steven you and me is over. You and me never existed. Now take your hands off me."
"Spencer you are going to regret it. Think again what you just said because if I leave right now you are going to regret it"
"The door is over there"
"That's your last word?"
"Yes"
When he left my office I sat for a moment to realize what just happened. Helena was by my side with a glass of water asking me if I was ok. I didn't like the look on his face. That meant only trouble. But I wanted him out of my life. And this time it was the right time to do..
"Helena I am ok. Tell the board that I will be late for a couple of minutes. Ok?"
"Are you sure you are ok Ms Carlin?"
"Yes. Please tell them."
"Ok"
I sat there on my couch for several minutes and thought the worst that could happen. Steven couldn't harm anyone. Could he?
Ashley's POV
The day at home was boring to death. Usually at this time I would be at the shop serving my clients with a big smile. I would wait till it was 3pm and then I would pick up Emma from school. We would go to Apollo's to eat and then we would relax just the two of us.. But not today.. Today and tomorrow and they after it would be a very boring day..
I washed the dishes from this morning, I made the beds.. Mine and Emma's because Spencer had it already made.. That girl is a clean freak.. In general there wasn't anything that I could do. And I got tired doing these chores already..
I sat in the living room trying to watch something but all I could watch was shopnbc and watches.. They had some good ones.. But in general there was nothing on tv.. It was round 12 when I heard the door opening and I thought that it was Spencer.. I checked the clock again and it was really 12.. Why Spencer was so early back home..
"Spencer? Is that you?"
"Think again"
"Steven?"
TBC
Please don't hate me for leaving the chapter like that.. Unfortunately i won't have an update tomorrow but i will have one on Monday..
Reviews are always welcome..
