As predicted, I don’t know how to answer my brother’s question.
I mean, I do know the answer to that. We’re not back together. Not officially, anyway.
Spencer and I haven’t talked about it. And even though last night was supposed to mean something, I don’t know if it means that.
“I honestly don’t know,” I finally say, letting my guard down and deciding to open up to my siblings. If there’s anyone in this world who wants me to be happy, and will do anything for me to achieve it, these three people around me at this very moment are them. I can say that without a doubt.
Even with all the teasing, I just know they want the best for me, just as I want for them.
“What do you mean? How do you not know?” Lauren asks with a frown, leaning forward to look at me, her big hazel eyes scanning my face.
I simply shrug. “We haven’t talked about it. I came home to clean the house and get ready for your return. We didn’t have that conversation.”
Holy shit.She isn’t lying.Judging by the ridiculous and most uncomfortable silence that follows Kendal’s statement, I know for sure that there’s no way she’s making this up.I dare to glance at Chad, and then over my shoulder at Spencer, and by the way their brows are creased, and their jaws are tense and clenched, I know for a fact that she’s telling the truth.Her intentions are not the best—that much is obvious—but it doesn’t matter now. Does it?I don’t want to show her how much this affects me, giving her the satisfaction she is clearly seeking. Kendal might be beautiful, but she’s a snake. I can tell just by how dirty she’s playing to have Spencer cornered in front of me. Of course, she knew he hadn't told me. How, I have no idea. But no one can convince me otherwise. Whatever th
“Sorry. I intended to visit you, but I didn’t want to disturb you. I know you were super busy,” I say as an excuse. It’s a poor one, and I hate that I wasn’t more present for him during this period, but I also didn’t know how to help. “Sorry I wasn’t there for you more often.”He frowns at me, pulling me even closer to him. So close that I can feel his heart beating against my own. “You have nothing to apologize for. You’ve been my biggest supporter, and I could never have done this without you. And you’d never disturb me. Are you kidding me?”I chuckle, shoving him slightly on the shoulder. “You know what I mean. And of course you’d be able to do this without me. You decided to come here and open your record label before we were even back together.”Spencer grins at me and kisses me softly on the lips before pulling away to stare into my eyes, his blue pools piercing
I wake up to find three new text messages from Spencer on my phone. After sleeping it off, I now feel completely guilty for ghosting him last night, even though I was too tired and slightly drunk from all the wine I had. It was very childish to feel the way I felt when I saw that woman, and even though people always tell us to trust our gut, I just don’t think I had reason to act the way I did.Poppy was right; it was nothing, and I overreacted.Before even stretching, I open the messages, hoping Spencer isn’t mad at me or anything like that. Today is a huge day for him. I should be the first one to support him.‘Are you sleeping?’‘Guess you are. Just got home now. Things at the office look okay. I really think tomorrow will be great. Fingers crossed.’‘I could never have done this without you. I love you.’This last m
I trust Spencer. He’d never do anything to hurt me.“Girl, listen to me. Don’t overthink this, okay? Let’s just do something together to distract you, and then later, you can ask Spencer if you want. Or even wait to see if he tells you something himself,” my friend suggests.It’s the wisest thing to do. But I just know I won’t be able to get this out of my head, even though I saw nothing incriminating. Spencer can meet whoever he wants, whether it’s a man or a woman. I’m not that controlling. I don’t ever want to be that person.“Okay, fine. You’re probably right. I’m just intimidated by her presence and beauty, that’s all. Should I still go there and offer my help, though?”“What if this is an important meeting? You don’t want to ruin things for him, do you?” Poppy retorts, making me be reasonable. This is one of the many reasons I love having her
In the end, being questioned by Aubrie wasn’t as bad as Spencer made me believe it would be. I had actually forgotten how witty and funny she is since we barely see each other in a lighter environment. She’s usually working and so busy when I come by the bookstore that it’s just not the same.Aubrie was very nice when she cornered me leaving the bathroom and cautiously asked about my relationship with Spencer and how serious we were. If anything, she seemed more concerned about her brother than anything else, and I didn’t mind her questions. I knew she was just looking after him. I assure her I’m in this for all the right reasons, and I truly care about her brother.Once the week starts, Spencer and I are back to our busy routines at work. However, I manage to find a moment to visit his office since I haven’t had the chance to do it yet, and I wanted to do it before he officially opened it. The launch party is happening tomorrow nigh
Spencer picks me up on Sunday to take us to his sister’s house. Funny enough, I’m equally excited and nervous to be with his family. They are people I already know, but still, it feels so official to be there with him after so long that I can’t help but feel like this. The last time I went to this house, we were still in high school, when they lived with their grandma after their parents’ death. It’s Aubrie and her family’s house now as their grandparents have also passed.Before he can turn off the car or even begin to get out of it, his niece Caitlin shows up at the front door, rushing toward her uncle with her cute, curly blonde hair bobbing over her shoulders, her little arms stretched in front of her. Spencer hurries out of the car and squats down to hold her, and she wraps her arms around his neck, her bright blue eyes—the Bailey family’s signature—shyly on me.She looks exactly like her father, except for her