"Spence" I yelled as I came through the front door. "In her" she yelled from our bedroom. I made my over and just stood in the opening. She was laying on the bed with her nose in another book. I stood there for about forty five seconds just watching her; it was almost like we were back in high school when I would just watch her study. She must have finished her chapter because she finally looked up at me and smiled.
"I got your text so put out the take out menus on the counter in the kitchen, but I'm feeling Chinese." Clearly we were having Chinese tonight; in fact I bet she had already ordered.
"Did you get me a number 5?" She knew she was busted.
She nodded her head and gave me that look, the one where she tilts her head to the side. "I also got a number six and two egg rolls, I know you'll want some later". She does know me.
"So" she starts as she gets up off the bed and takes my hands in hers, "how was work today? Did you finish up the album"?
This was it, I had always dreamed of this, telling Spencer this news and being able to be the person she always knew I could be. "Spence, today was a big day for us"! I just stopped and stared at her, I still get caught up in her beauty sometimes. Confused she asked "A big day for you and Madison"?
Oh yeah, earth to Ashley "Well, yeah a big day for us, but I meant it was a big day for you and me." Now the confusion is just building, her face is all scrunched trying to figure out what I was talking about.
"Did you finish the album"?
"Yeah, it's done and the label loves it."
"Baby, that's great. Of course they would love it, it's amazing" AHHHH, Spence quit interrupting.
"That's not the big news Spence" I say a little louder than I wanted to, I think she could sense the frustration. "Go on, sorry Ash", well now I just feel like an ass.
"I'm sorry Spence, this is just huge. Jim and Paul from the label came for that meeting I was telling you about. Well I thought it was for Madison's album, but they wanted to see me." I pause to take in this moment, because I only get this once, "Spence, they want me to make my own album".
What felt like forever was only about fifteen seconds. I think it took her a little to register what I had just told her. "Ashley, Oh my god. Wow. That's amazing" she lunges towards me capturing my lips in a very passionate kiss.
There's the congratulations I was looking for. "Ash, I am so proud of you. I knew they would finally see you for how amazing your singing is. You're the complete package. Ash, you deserve this. I love you so much".
Leaning in to kiss her again I say "I love you too".
Just as I think were about to go round one the door bell rings. You would have thought someone was on the other side of that door with a million dollar check the way she got up "Chinese" she yelled. Round one would have to wait.
We're sitting at the table and I'm picking at my food because I'm too amused with Spencer and how she has turned into a four year old at the table. You can tell she's hungry but she also wants to keep asking me questions. "So what did Madison say?" she asks with her mouth half full.
"She's happy for me, and happy that I can still work with her too. She's already planning our world tour." I smiled. I smiled and Spencer frowned. I think it just hit her what being a musician means.
"Oh yeah touring" she almost says at a whisper. "I guess I forgot about that part".
"Spence" I start to say but she cuts me off. "No, Ash, I'm not ruining this moment. This is your dream and we'll work through it. I am so proud of you and I'll just miss you that's all."
"Spence, lets talk about this. This is what I wanted to do. I specifically told Jim and Paul that I had to talk this over with you before I gave them an answer".
"You did what?" She almost looks pissed. "Why didn't you tell them yes right away? Ash, this is your dream".
"I know it is, but you're apart of my life and this is a big decision, one that should be talked about and decided between us." I think I just guaranteed round five. Her face was that of shock and love and I think I saw a tear.
"Ash, wow…I'm speechless. It means…you want my…." Clearly she had no words, she just came over sat on my lap and kissed me.
"You told them you had to talk it over with me" now she had a big cheesy grin on her face.
"Yes, of course I did. You have just as much of a say in this as I do. It will be affecting your life just as much as mine. Besides, I like being completely whipped by you". It's so true, Spence could tell me to jump off the building and I would.
"Ashley Davies you are such a charmer" I have her in my hands now. "Ok then, Ash. Let's go talk about this." She kisses me and hops up and starts to clear the table. "I'll clean this up and we can talk about this". I'm glad we were going to talk about it, but we could have done it after round one.
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Spencer and I have been talking about this for about twenty minutes; how much time I would be away from her, if the paparazzi would be a problem, and if it would affect her school work.
"Ash, whatever it is we'll work through it. This is your dream and when it comes down to it that's what matters" Ok that's it…its time for round one.
"God Spence, I love you so much" I lean over a push her on her back. She lets out a light grunt. Our noses are almost touching, she looks up and smile and moves a piece of hair from my eyes. "I love you too, Ash" and then she leans up and kisses me…let round one begin.
We're about half way to being completely naked and it hit me we're on the couch. The last thing I need is Aiden or Kyla walking in a ruining this. I start to stand up and she frowns and wonders what she's doing wrong. "Oh believe me Spence, I'm not stopping, we're just going to relocate." I grab her hand and she hops up on me and wraps her legs around my waist. By the time we hit the bedroom I am so turned on I toss her on the bed and I take off my shirt. Once I've rid myself of that awful t-shirt I crawl up the bed and make my way between her legs. We're face to face and I fall in love with her all over again. I just have to tell her, but there are no words to describe how I feel. "Spencer, I am so in love with you and I just want to make you proud. That's what I work for everyday, to make you happy and make you proud".
"You do make me happy and proud everyday. I couldn't be more proud of you Ash, you are an amazing person, who is passionate and kind and a big old softy when it comes to me. I never think it's possible to fall more in love with you and then I wake up and it happens. You and me…we're meant to be". And round one has lift off. It's moments like these when I just want to blurt out "will you marry me".
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Spencer is fast asleep in my arms; I look over at the clock it read 3:27 am. I can't sleep; to be honest I don't want to sleep. I just want to take in this moment, right now it's the happiest moment of my life. I have my dream job and my dream girl, everything is falling into place. I let out a little giggle because Madison has to throw a hundred dollars in the lock box tomorrow. I have to throw in fifty because I went one round over what I said we were…it was worth every dollar. I never fell asleep I just laid there staring at the ceiling with Spencer in my arms, cuddled into the side of me.
6:30 rolls around pretty quickly, the alarm goes off and Spencer throws her hand on top of it. She lets out an angry groan and rolls over and stares at me. "Hey you", "Hi" Spencer responds.
We lay there for a minute just looking into each others eyes. "Well are you gonna ask me?" Spencer gives me hope. "Are you gonna say yes?" I ask with too much excitement, would this cost me another fifty bucks? "You wont know until you ask", here goes nothing. "Spence…why don't you stay in bed today, ill make it worth your while" I give it as much cheese as I can. Spencer just looks at me "You know I can't Ash…maybe tomorrow". That little devil, I should know by now.
"Spence, that hurts in more than one place". I roll over, the tiredness finally hitting me.
She leaned over me and kissed me and whispered she loved me in my ear and went and took a shower.
Eventually we were at her school and she was getting ready to get out of the car, but she stop and leaned over to me. "Ashley, I am so proud of you and I am proud to be apart if your life. I love you so much and I just want you to know, that I get up everyday and work so hard so that I can make you proud too. You're my life and I love you. So go to work today and tell them you're ready to make that album and take over the music world."
"How did I get so lucky" I whisper as I lean in and kiss her. "I love you Spence, and I am proud of you…so proud". She leans in and kisses me one more time and get out of the car, she turns and lean in the window "I'll see you at home". I watch her walk into the building like I do everyday. I'm pretty sure I'm the happiest person on earth right now; I don't think my life could get any better.
Man, I love that girl.