I do Not Own South Of Nowhere, Nor Do I Own The Characters
Chapter Eight
When I arrived at Spencer's she didn't come out of the house or the shed, so I started to load all the lumber in the trailer. Tommy was in the middle of the driveway laying down, chewing on the bone I got this morning for him. I continued loading the trailer, when I finished I walked over and strapped all them in. I grabbed my Red bandana and wrapped it around the end of the one board sticking out.
"I wouldn't think boards sticking out would be an issue in this town?" I looked up and smiled, continuing tying the bandana around the board.
"There pretty understanding, but I don't want to risk getting a fine"
"Understandable, thanks again for taking all this stuff." I walked over and stood in front of her, pulling off my gloves.
"I don't mind, I love a night out by a bomb fire"
"I never experience one, I'm a city girl remember" I nodded and walked with her up to my jeep.
"Then why pick a place to live where it's the complete opposite as what your use to. This town is screaming country"
"Because I needed a change in my life" I nodded, I understood what she meant.
"Do you still need that ride to town Spence?" I open the door, making her smile and climbing into my jeep.
"Thank you Ash" I smiled, walking over to my side getting in. Tommy was already in the back with his bone.
"Anytime" I started up the jeep, smiling even more when Spencer turned on the radio to the country station.
As I took the wheel with my hand, and started to scratch Tommy's chin, I heard Spencer laugh. I looked over and rolled my eyes; everything about her kept making me smile.
"Tell me something about yourself" I looked over at Spencer, Then turned back to driving.
"What do you want to know?"
"How old are you?"
"25, you?"
"21, do you have siblings?"
"No, do you?"
"Yes, one sister." I pulled on to the main street, and turned down the radio.
"Where did you need to go?" I was hoping she would drop the questions, I didn't want to answer more questions.
"Just to the art store again please" I nodded, I didn't say anything after that. I just kept my eyes forward, turning into the parking lot.
"Thanks, I will be right back" I nodded and smiled.
I watched her go into the store, I didn't mean to get quiet but talking about my family was something I wasn't ready for. I looked over to the church that was on the corner; I opened my door and got out. I put my hands in my pockets and walked towards the church, making sure not to get hit when I crossed the road.
I walked up to the fence that was surrounding the commentary; I put my arms on top and leaned on it. I couldn't help but think back to when I was a child and came here with him. We came to lay down flowers at my grandparent's grave, it was a beautiful day.
"Ashley Davies, what brings you here?"
"Rev Marcus, how are you sir?"
"I'm well Davies, how are you?" I looked at him, and then looked back into the cemetary.
"I'm good Rev, just needed some air"
"Have you met Spencer Carlin yet?" I gave him a puzzled looks, nodding
"Yes I have, I'm doing some work on her house"
"She is a friend of mine Ashley; I have known her family for a long time"
"How?"
"I married her parents when they came through here on a road trip; they had so much love for each other. I felt honored that I got to marry them, they were very happy together"
"Were?"
"I haven't seen them in a long time, but thee probably still that happy couple" I smiled and looked back, seeing Spencer coming out of the store.
"Hopefully they are, everyone deserves to find love" he nodded and looked over at Spencer.
"Take care of her Ash, please" I nodded and shooked his hand.
"I will Rev Marcus, have a good day" I started to walk over to my jeep and Spencer.
"Ashley?" I turned around, putting my hands back in my pockets.
"Yes?"
"Don't run away" I gave him a nod, and turned around. I looked up and watched Spencer laugh as Tommy licked her face.
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