It has been a long time guys i am so sorry i know its late but Merry Christmas! heres my gift
Los Angeles, CA
Carson Law Firm
Spencer and Ashley
"I wonder what he left you…" Spencer closed the door to Ashley's car and joined her girlfriends side. Ashley stared at the ground with an uneasy look. Spencer was quick to take notice. She moved her hand down Ashley's arm and down to her almost shaking hand lacing their fingers together. "Spencer can we just agree to not talk about it until we absolutely have to?" Spencer nodded and Ashley gave her a weak smile. They ascended the law firms stairs as Spencer moved to open the door. "Lets do this." Ashley nodded and entered the firm.
Spencer and Ashley sat in the law firm nervously awaited for Mr. Carson himself to enter the room. Ashley's leg was shaking up and down as she looked around the room. Spencer stared at he with concern and she laid a comforting hand on her knee. Ashley turned to look as Spencer and gave her a reassuring half-smile. Mr. Carson entered the room with a file in hand. He was a tall well-built man. He smiled at both girls and sat down. Spencer removed her hand from Ashley's knee. Ashley missing the comfort, reached over to lace her fingers with Spencer and rested their hands within her lap. "well first off, I would like to offer my condolences Ms. Davies. I know he was a close friend of yours," Ashley nodded and diverted her eyes to the ground, "I will put you out of your suspense and get right to it then. He left you two things. First, he left you a grand total of 575,000 dollars."
"Wow." was all that Spencer could get out. "That is a lot of money." Ashley still remained silent awaited what else he had left her. "Yes, indeed it is. He also left you one last big-ticket item. He left you his share in the record company." Both girls fell silent as Spencer darted her attention to Ashley's reaction. Ashley stared at Mr. Carson. At that very moment everything in Ashley's mind went blank. She couldn't hear anything anymore and she felt as though she was in some sort of tunnel. Spencer finally caught her attention again by calling her name, "Ashley?"
"Huh?"
"He asked if you would like to accepted what he has left for you." Ashley rubbed her face up and down with her free hand and then looked from Spencer to Mr. Carson.
Los Angeles, CA
The Loft
Spencer and Ashley
Spencer sat on the stool that was by the counter with her legs crossed watching as Ashley paced back and forth. "Would you mind sitting down? All your pacing is like watching a basketball game and its starting to hurt my neck." Spencer rubbed her neck as Ashley sat at the end of the couch. "Spencer what am I supposed to do with a million dollar company? I mean I am thrilled to own it, but I have no idea how to run it. I am a singer not a producer. Ethan was way out of his mind when he did this. This is not right!"
"Ash…he knew what he was doing when he put this in his will. I think he knew that you would succeed. You need to trust his judgment."
"Spencer you don't get it. I finally started to get back on track. I am supposed to be coming out with a new album and touring the world. Becoming the artist that I have always wanted to be. And now I am stuck with a whole lot of money and a partnership in a million dollar company that I have no clue how to run. I am tied down to this huge ball and chain and I feel like I can't have any room to breath or even time to become a musician anymore." Spencer walked over to where Ashley was on the couch and stood between her legs. "Look at me." Spencer lifted Ashley's chin with her index finger so she good meet beautiful brown eyes. "You are starting to babble and you are not making any sense. You need to look at the silver lining in this situation. Ashley Davies now owns a million dollar record company. Your career as a musician as not died in any way Ashley. Its taking off. You are in charge now. You call the shots. Ethan knew what he was doing and he believed in you…I believe in you. So calm down take a breath and just begin at the start and go from there." Ashley with a pout on her face dissolved into a grin and stood . She kissed Spencer with as much passion as she could gather. "I love you." Spencer smiled and walked to the front of the couch plopping herself down making herself comfortable. "So where does this adventure begin Ms. Davies?" Ashley sat next to her and stared out the window. She stared at the buildings and the life in Los Angeles. She knew that Spencer was right. This was the beginning of something spectacular. She couldn't give it up so easily. She turned and looked at Spencer.
Two Months Later…
Ashley Davies and Company Record Company
Spencer, Ashley, Kyla, Paula, Arthur, Glen, Madison, Chelsea, Aidan
Ashley stood at the top of the stage, dressed in a business suit, high heels and her signature hair pulled back in a cute pony tail with a bit of her bangs clipped back with a poof, she held a pair of huge scissor to cut the huge ribbon in front of her that signaled the new grand opening building of the Ashley Davies Record Company. With the money that she inherited from Ethan she put it towards rebuilding the company and renaming it. After the massacre it had to redone to rid the memories. The grand opening was today and all of her closest friends and family were their to support her. The members of the company sat behind her and watched as the mayor of Los Angeles grabbed onto the pair of scissors with her. Camera crews and news station vehicles were crowded in front of her capturing her every movement. Their was a massive crowd that stood watching the grand opening. Front and center was watching her girlfriend with a proud look on her face. Not to mention the grin that she had from ear to ear. The crowd counted down with her. "3...2...1!" Ashley and the Mayor cut the rope and smiled into the camera. Ashley then turned and high-fived the mayor. She then laughed with her nose crinkled. Spencer loved when she smiled with her nose crinkled. It was adorable to her and she couldn't help but think how lucky she was to be with such a gorgeous woman. Spencer broke out of her trans and clapped with the rest of the crowd. She felt hand squeeze both her shoulders and turned around to see her dad and mom smiling back at her. Ashley handed off the scissors to an employee and she took the podium. "Hi…" She nervously looked out into the crowd and saw all her friends. When her eyes met Spencer's she smiled and looked down. Then quickly looked back up. "I am really not good at this whole public speaking thing. So I will try to keep it as short as possible. Uh…about a year ago a devastating tragedy struck this city. An individual decided to take the lives of many innocent people. Including a close personal friend of mine." Ashley paused to clear her throat. "I am one of the lucky ones who made it out alive. Ever since then I feel like I have taken my life for granite." Spencer stared at Ashley with tears in her eyes as she looked on. Aidan walked up from behind and took her hand in hers. Madison did the same to her other hand. She looked between the two of them and smiled weakly. "I wake up everyday now grateful for what I have I my life. I have great people in my life who love and support me no matter what. I am grateful for the gift that my friend left for me while he left this world. He left me this company. No matter what I promise you that I will take care of this business because like my friends believe in me, I believe in it and with everything in my power I will restore the g that this company once had. So without like my dad use to say let's get on with the party!" The crowd whooped and hollered and Ashley side-stepped from the podium and the mayor stepped up, "Without further , adue I would like to introduce the grand opening of the Ashley Davies Record company!" The crowd went wild as the mayor shook Ashley's hand. She smiled intensely and thanked him. Aidan and Glen hollered as loud as they could and Spencer couldn't help but smile.
Los Angeles, CA
Ashley Davies Record Company
Spencer and Ashley
The grand opening party was in full swing with about over a thousand people everywhere getting drinks, talking and listening to the DJ play music. Ashley was talking with some business associates when Spencer came up behind her with her friends and family close behind her. She leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Hey business woman." She smiled as Ashley turned around. She smiled wide, "Hey!" she hugged her quickly. Her business associates left to enjoy the rest of the party. "You know I am really proud of you." Ashley smiled at Spencer's comment as Paula and Arthur pulled her in for a hug. "Come here you. Arthur and I are so proud of you!" Ashley exchanged hugs with everyone. "Oh hey Ash we all got you something." Aiden pulled out a name plate behind his back that read BADASS BOSS. Ashley laughed and took the plate from Aidan. "Wow," she chuckled, "that is great you guys thank you so much." everyone smiled at her as she smiled back. "Hey you know there is great food and a live DJ go enjoy yourselves. "Oh you don't have to tell me twice. Its time to PAR TAY!" Glen threw his hands up in a raise the roof motion as Chelsea laughed and dragged him out to the dance floor. Everyone followed the two of them except for Ashley and Spencer. They both watched their friends dance on the dance floor. Ashley turned to look at Spencer who was still occupied watching her family and friends dance. "Hey Spence?" Spencer turned to look at Ashley. "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For calming me down that day and talking me into taking this step." Spencer just smiled and pulled her in for a hug. They embraced each other for a while until Spencer pulled back. "You don't have to thank me. It's what you call a good girlfriend." Ashley laughed and nodded her head. Aidan came up, "Are you guys going to stare or are you going to join the fun?" He grabbed both their hands and dragged them to the dance floor. The whole gang danced and laughed. They watched Glen awkwardly bust a move. He pulled out a chicken move that made Ashley point and crack up. She twirled Spencer and smiled at her friends. The music took over in the background and the moment slowed down. This was a moment that she would cherish forever; it was the start of something new. And somehow it felt so right.
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