So I know it's been forever. My computer got a virus and I haven't had the money to fix it. I am going to buy another here within the next couple weeks so more updates will be following! My lovely sister has allowed me to use her computer for the night, and I'm going to write as much as I can. Not going to lie….Justin Bieber's song As Long As You Love Me inspired me to write this one. Got to love the Biebs. Anyways! On with the story!
A soft cry breaks us apart from our embrace. Spencer smiles apologetically at me, and goes to check on Ashton. Around twenty minutes later I hear little feet headed towards the living room. I turn my head in time to see Ashton barrel around the corner with arms up, and smiling. I immediately pick him up and set him on my lap.
"Did you have a good nap little man?" I ask tickling his sides. The only response I get is a squeal of excitement.
Spencer lets out a soft chuckle from the hall way. "So, you guys ready to go shopping?" the blonde says after a moment.
"Toys!" bursts from Ashton's now wiggling body.
"I guess so."
The three of us make our way to the front door after grabbing purses and diaper bags. I'm carrying Ashton and the car keys while Spencer carries the diaper bag.
"I can hold him Ashley you don't have to do that."
I shoot her a glance and shake my head. "I know I don't have to. I just want to." The smile I get from my favorite blonde is heart melting. Once we reach my truck Spencer stops dead in her tracks.
"Seriously? This is what Carmen sent you? Where did she think you were going, Antarctica?" I can't help but laugh.
"I said the exact same thing." I tell her as I open the passenger side door for her. I wait a moment but she doesn't get in.
"What's up Spencer?" I ask as I adjust Ashton in my arms.
Spencer looks down hesitantly and says, "We have to take my car, Ashton needs his car seat."
I smile and open the back door for her. "Carmen already took care of that for me."
"Oh, that was really thoughtful of her." Spencer says happily and climbs in the front. I pull myself into the back seat and place Ashton in his seat. I never knew how many buckles came with these things. After a good three minutes of struggling, Spencer finally helps me out. "Those things are rigged my NASA or something." I grumble as I start up the truck. I back out of the spot and head for the main road.
"So where we headed Spence?"
"Turn left up here and head straight for about 12 miles."
We drive in silence for a bit after that. "Hey Spence, you know what the best thing about trucks is?" She shakes her head no. "They have middle seats." I say matter of factly.
"Oh really, and why is that such a great thing Ash?" I roll my eyes at her coyness.
"Come sit next to me at the next stop sign." I almost whine.
Just as I requested, Spencer slides over next to me at the next stop. I place a hand on her thigh and resume driving. "Much better."
We reach the small shopping center a few moments later. I get the basic essentials I need and a few jeans and t-shirts. The entire time I had Ashton either on my hip, or holding my hand. Spencer relentlessly tried to tell me that she would take him. Every time I told her the same thing, no. I was growing so attached to the little brunette that it made me wonder how I could ever leave. I quickly pushed leaving to the back of my mind as we passed a toy store.
Spencer had to run to the restroom quickly so I took the opportunity to let Ashton pick out a few things. Well, a few things turned into a lot of things. I looked at all of the bags in front of me, and said to Ashton,
"I think I'm going to need more hands bub." He of course, just laughed and played with one of the paper sacks. Kids, always entertained by the simplest things. Spencer was not pleased when she came back from the restroom to say the least.
"Ashley what is all of that?"
"Um, well I thought I could, well Ashton really seemed to…I wanted new toys?" Spencer just rolled her eyes.
"How much was all of that stuff Ash?"
"Why does it matter? I just wanted to do something nice for him. It's not like I don't have the money." I said, starting to get a little angry.
"Yeah well we don't need your money; we were doing fine on our own. I know I may not have the nicest place or drive the most expensive car, but I have what I have because I did it on my own. And as much as I appreciate you spoiling Ashton like that, I won't be able to spend all that money on him in the future. I don't want him to be expecting to get toys like this all the time, and be disappointed when I let him down and can't get him the things he wants."
With that Spencer picked up Ashton and walked away. I sat down on the bench next to me and put my head in my hands. I had no idea it would make her that mad. I knew she was proud of doing everything on her own, and felt independent. I just didn't expect that kind of reaction. I took a deep breath through my nose and sat up. I gathered all the bags and took them back inside the toy shop.
The man at the counter was less than excited to have to do the return of all the toys. I walk back out of the store to see Spencer sitting on the bench I had previously occupied. I just grab the diaper bag off the floor along with my bags of clothes and start towards the car. If she can get mad at the drop of a hat, then so can I. Neither of us says anything on the walk to the truck. I open the back door so she can buckle in Ashton, since we both know I have a new hatred for that seat. I set my clothes in the floor board of the other side in the back.
Once I start up the truck I glance at Spencer. She is looking out the window with her arms crossed. I sigh in frustration and put down the console in the middle seat. She wasn't going to sit next to me anyway. The ride home was quiet. Ashton was asleep, so I decided to turn on the radio quietly.
Ashley Davies has gone missing right after the biggest night in her career. No one has seen or heard from the star since just after her performance last night. It is rumored that Davies fired her manager and took off on her private jet to some unknown location. Sources close to the star say, she has needed to take some personal time for a while now. Her absence has put a big burden on her CO-CEO of ASD records, Carmen Sanchez. There is talk of several artists revoking their contract due to lack of personal attention the past two days. All of us are wondering, what is so important to Ashley Davies that she would jeopardize everything she has worked so hard for.
I switch off the radio with a huff. It had only been two days and everything was falling to shit. At the studio, and with Spencer. I just couldn't win today. We pulled into Spencer's small complex lot and I turn off the truck and grab the diaper bad while she gets Ashton. I leave my clothes in the truck though. Once inside, the blonde goes and puts her son in his crib. I set the bag down and stay standing by the door. When Spencer comes back into the room she won't make eye contact.
"I'm going to go stay at a hotel." Comes out of my mouth without any emotion.
That got her to look up.
"What?" she says barley above a whisper.
"I feel like I'm wearing out my welcome, and over stepping boundaries or something. So maybe a little distance would be good for us right now."
"Yeah because it was so wonderful the first time." She says bitterly.
"That was your choices not mine!" I yell at the girl in front of me.
I take a breath and calm myself down. "I'm sorry for yelling like that." I say as I lean against the wall.
"It's okay Ash. I'm sorry for what I said in the shop. Just don't leave. Sit down please? We can talk about this. Just please don't leave."
I glance up and see the broken look on her beautiful face. I walk over and wrap her in a hug. "I'm not going anywhere Spence. I am just frustrated right now."
We both go and sit on the couch facing each other.
"Listen Spencer," I start out firmly. "I know you are proud of doing all of this on your own. I know you have sacrificed pretty much everything you have to get where you are. I am so proud for you. I should have asked you before I bought those things for Ashton, I know. But not because it's about the money. It's because I love you, and even though I just met Ashton, I love him too. We could be broke, and have no place to live, and as long as you loved me, I would be happy. I am risking everything I have worked for just being here with you. I don't want you to think I'm trying to make you feel any sort of guilt for that. I just want you to know that you, and now Ashton, are more important than anything else I have in my life right now."
I barley have time to finish my little speech before Spencer wraps her arms around my neck to hug me.
"Thank you Ash. Thank you so much. I love you, so so much. I'm sorry, I just, and I don't know how to explain what happened. Please forgive me?" I rub the now crying blondes back and hold her tight to me.
"I forgive you baby. Just try and talk to me before you get so angry." I feel her nod into my shoulder before pulling away to look at me. "Ash, I need to tell you something."
"Okay, you can tell me anything Spence." I see her take a deep breath before she whispers out.
"Ashton's last name… is Davies. He has your last name."
