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(In the previous chapter)
-Spencer's POV-
I have been laying around all day, restless. I have been eagerly waiting for some form of contact from my brunette stranger. I got some things done though, I filled out several job applications, I got in a 3 km run, and baked cookies with dad and Clay.
At about 11, when I was getting ready for bed, I felt my phone vibrate. Ashley's name appeared on the screen and I had a big grin on my face. What is this girl doing to me?
"Hey" the text read. I felt that Ashley was feeling off, but I didn't want to start off our first contact with heavy conversation. I send back a quick reply and eagerly wait for hers.
She's something special this Ashley, I can feel it. There's so much mystery in those chocolate eyes though. Pain even...
Chapter 9: I Carry Your Heart, I Carry It In My Heart.
-Madison's POV-
I am currently speeding toward Ashley's house after getting a frantic call from Aurora who said "Momma Ashy puwwing hair out!" After that call, I grabbed my purse and zoomed out my door. A million thoughts was going through my head, what on earth is Ashley doing?
The moment I reached the Davie's drive way, I sprinted out of my car, and knocked on the door feverishly. The door opened within the next few minutes, and I saw a dishevelled looking Ashley, funny thing was, the house looked spick and span. I took another look at Ashley, she had on rubber gloves, wore an apron, hair was in a messy bun, I smelt lasagne and popcorn, and a strong odour of cleaning detergent.
"What in the world?" I blurt out. That was when I saw a little Aurora scurrying out in a ballroom looking gown for a little girl with a sun hat and hugging her giraffe soft toy. I stared at Ashley disbelievingly and Aurora hid behind me, looking dressed up to attend a royal buffet.
"What happened here? What's this?" I asked Ashley while gesturing around the house and at Aurora.
"I invited Spencer over for a girls movie night, the house didn't look good enough so I cleaned, Aurora's pj's didn't seem fitting so I bought her new clothes, I haven't had my bath and she's coming in 2 hours!" Ashley rambles on in panic mode.
"Oh Ash. I haven't seen you like this since Jamie! Even then you weren't this crazy!" I chuckle slightly earning a death glare from. It was then when we heard rushed footsteps coming from the driveway.
"Wha-at happened?" A panting but concerned Andrea emerges.
"Spencer happened..." I laughed out and pointed at Ashley as I ushered Aurora into her room. The two friends need some time alone.
-Andrea's POV-
Looking at Ashley's current state at her doorstep and Madison told me it's because of Spencer, I think I have gravely misjudged my best friend. In all our 27 years knowing each other, Ashley has never acted this way, in fact not even with Jamie.
"Hey Ash, I just wanted to say i'm sorry, I overreacted..." I croak out. Ashley doesn't say anything and leans over to hug me.
"I get it Andy, don't worry about it. But we need to talk about something soon okay? A girls night before my parents are due to arrive?" She asks me.
"Sure Ash, go get a bath already you freak. You smell like cleaning detergent!" I laugh at her.
"Don't push it Carlson, and you girls better scram before Spencer gets here!" She yells while walking away, and I smile at my best friend's silliness. I saw Madison looking in with a smile on her face and firm nod, letting me know what I did was right and it necessary. I'm glad that Madison is a part of us.
I saw that Madison has gotten Aurora in more comfortable clothing, namely her pjs for a laid back evening, and not long after we saw Ashley coming down the stairs, hair damp from the shower in shorts and a simple tank top. I pray that Spencer doesn't faint, because even I can vouch that my best friend is smoking hot even if dressed for home.
"Hell girl, you make that look hot!" And there goes Madison saying out whatever that was in my head. That girl has a knack for doing that.
Ashley walks up to little Aurora who huddled in between Madison and I, looking deathly afraid of the possibility of wearing another crazy dress.
"Hey baby girl, I went a little crazy there hmm?" Ashley whispers kneeling down in front Aurora. Aurora nods in reply and I could see the pained expression on Ashley's face knowing that she scared the little girl a bit.
"I'm sorry, I just have a new friend I would like you to meet. I got excited, a little too excited..." Ashley explains shaking her head solemnly. Aurora reaches out and touches her cheek.
"S'okay Momma Ashy. No mow big dwess?" Aurora asks looking hopeful. Ashley smiles and nods her head. Aurora nuzzles her nose against Ashley's in confirmation that they were in fact alright.
Madison and I took that as our cue to leave so the two girls can prepare for Spencer's arrival.
-Spencer's POV-
I am pulling up into Ashley's driveway and I am currently having a serious case of nerves. Sweaty palms, racing heart, jumbled head and possible stuttering! That is all the symptoms! Ashley mentioned a movie night with someone special. Oh god! What if the kiss was a mistake and she has a girlfriend? And today is to show me that her girlfriend is real! -internal freak out- I am going to drive myself crazy even before stepping in the house. I take deep breaths and get out of my car and walk toward the front door of the house. Well duh the front door, I wasn't planning on climbing through the window.
I knock on the door and it's opened shortly after, almost immediately. I was greeted by 2 gorgeous brunettes. Just that one is smaller than the other. At least one worry is off my mind, I am not under dressed with my blue denim shorts and dark blue tank top. The little brunette was dressed in cute blue pjs, and Ashley was dressed in shorts and a tank top. And she makes shorts and tank top look so damn good, her face so much more beautiful without the mask. While I was busy ogling at Ashley, I heard a little cough and snapped out of my thoughts to find one brunette looking at me amused and the other not so much.
A frowning little brunette looks at me. "My name Rora, this Momma Ashy, you pwetty, Momma Ashy pweety too, but no look Momma Ashy so hard" she huffs the long sentence all in one breath and I was shocked and very much embarrassed.
Ashley smiles and ushers me in. Then suddenly it hits me. Oh my god! She has a daughter! She's married! The little girl looks so much like her, it has to be her daughter right?
"That's Aurora, my niece. She is one hell of a character isn't she?" Ashley says disrupting my thoughts while we see the girl i've come to know as Aurora walk into the house. See! It's her daugh... wait, what? Niece? I let go of a breath I didn't know I was holding. Why do I care? Ugh.
I finally take my time to look around at her house. It was homey. It was nice, then I smelt something really good and my stomach does the most embarrassing thing. It growls! GROWLS REALLY LOUD I TELL YA!
"Is there a hole I can hide in?" I mumble under my breath.
"What was that?" A giggling Ashley asks and I am distracted by the musical sound that is her giggles.
"Momma Ashy, we eat now? Your new fwen tummy monstew..." Aurora says appearing out of nowhere. Her comment making me redder than an apple.
"Come on tummy monster, let's fill you up with some homemade lasagna..." Ashley chuckles and she saunters off, leaving me to appreciate her toned body and never ending legs. -drools- I think I looked like Tom the cat in the tom and jerry cartoon floating toward food, only I am floating toward Ashley.
"What yow name?" Aurora looks at me intently while i'm stuffing my face with food. You would stuff your face too if you tasted Ashley's lasagna. It's orgasmic! Melts in your mouth, all the ingredients mixed well, HEAVEN!
"Spencer..." was my reply to the tiny interrogator almost timidly.
"Spencew, Rora like..." She replies thoughtfully but with affirmation.
"Momma Ashy like Spencew," Aurora says it more as a statement than question. I glanced up from my plate and saw Ashley blushing furiously. Awww! She's so cute when she blushes.
"Rora like Spencew too..." Aurora says making me smile. Well at least I got approval from the precious little girl... I hope the rest of the night goes well.
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