“Spencer, are you hungover?”

Her mother was giving her a death glare which only made her head pound even harder. She chose to rather ignore her completely and turned her attention to Ashley.

“So you flew in early?”

Ashley gave her a small smile, a smile that made shivers run down her spine as she watched those soft lips curve up.

“I thought I’d surprise everyone and caught an earlier flight. I landed last night.” Ashley’s eyes once again did a lazy sweep over Spencer’s features. “You look good, Spence. It’s good to finally see you again.”

Spencer felt like crying. Ashley meant those simple words, she could see it in her unguarded eyes as they held her blue ones. Ashley had missed her, maybe even as much as Spencer had missed Ashley.

“I don’t know about the looking good part, I think I look about as good as I feel, but I know I missed you too, Ash. So, why are you all here this early on a Saturday morning anyway?”

It suddenly occurred to Spencer that it was only nine o’clock. As far as she remembered they were all going to meet up at her parents house for lunch, they did not make plans for the morning. Kyla smiled softly at her, realizing she should have tried warning Spencer about their little visit and the surprise guest.

“Sorry, I should have told you yesterday. We short listed six different cakes for the wedding and your mom suggested we pick you up and go choose the winner. I guess we should have phoned first, huh?”

Spencer shrugged a shoulder.

“Don’t worry about it, I’m one of your bridesmaids, its part of the job. So is it fine if I catch a shower first?’

Spencer left them in the kitchen were Paula insisted she make Spencer some breakfast while she showered. She knew her mother was doing this just because she knew Spencer would feel sick again eating anything with her hangover. Her mother still did not approve of Spencer drinking and made it clear in her own special little ways.

By the time Spencer stepped out of the shower she felt a little better and a lot more in control. She could not believe she had stood there hugging Ashley like there was no tomorrow. She was supposed to be stronger and smarter than that. It did not help that Ashley had looked hotter than ever before. She was still so beautiful, her face now more mature and her eyes glowing with something Spencer could not recall from before. Her body had felt the same, still warm and strong and safe and Spencer hated that fact. She had hoped that time would have tempered that feeling of belonging when she was in Ashley’s arms.