“Spencer what’s going on here?” I turn to see the now empty spot where Ashley uses to be. Where could she have gone that quickly?

“Umm well …….Ashley “I call out looking around to see if I could spot her. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed the top of her curly brown hair peeking out behind the far side of the couch. Ashley rose slowly gripping her ribs giving my dad a short wave.

“Hi Mr. Carlin” My dad gave her a glance over as he finally moved into the living room from the doorway. I don’t know if my dad had every met Ashley before or not but he’s was giving her a look of recognition. Maybe he has just taken notice of the uncanny resemble she had to Aiden.

“You can call me Arthur or Mr. C” he states putting out his hand for Ashley to shake. Ashley took the hand that was offered to her and shook it briefly then took a quick step back dropping her eyes back down to the floor.

“Have we met before?” My dad question

“No sir I don’t think so” Ashley answer her voice seemed to crack with nervousness

“I’m sure you have met my brother Aiden Sir” Crap I was hoping she wouldn’t mention that fact right now. My dad’s eyes widen with shock as he took in this new information.

“Spencer a word in the kitchen now” my father said already taking his leave; I released a heavy sigh and turned my attention back to Ashley who seemed to have become withdrawn back into herself. I approached her and ran my fingers lightly down her arms. Ashley quickly snapped her eyes up to meet my own leaving whatever little world she had just been in, her eyes quickly refocused on my face.

“I need to go talk to my dad for a minute but please don’t leave I’ll be right back” I pled with my eyes. It took her a few seconds to respond, I noticed she was busy watching my lips move.

“I….I don’t like to make promise that I can guarantee to keep”

“Ok I really think we need to finish talking but I can’t make you stay…. I hope you’re still here when I get back” I replied moving closer pulling Ashley’s body close wrapping my arms around her waist. She resisted at first by eventually placed her arms around my neck returning the hug. I placed a light kiss in the crook of her neck while breathing in her scent. Ashley’s body shivered slightly and she tighten her hold on me.

“Spencer” I heard my dad call out from the kitchen, so I quickly released Ashley taking a step back.

“This isn’t goodbye just so you know either way if you’re here when I return or not we are going to talk this all out.”Ashley just responded with a nod as I turned to head into the kitchen.

As I made my way in to the kitchen I see my dad pacing slowly back and forth, he stopped as he became aware of my presence.

“So……”

“I think you have a lot of explain to do”

“Ok well where to start”

“How about why you where just in the living room kissing your suppose to be boyfriends sister on the couch. I don’t even think you understand how wrong that sentence even sounded Spencer.” My dad rattled off quickly starting off rather loudly then lowering his voice.

“I know dad but…..”

“No buts what are you even thinking Spencer? We talked about this before I left but I had no clue about the guy you where hinting around to, stupid me it’s not even a boy it’s a girl Aiden’s sister no less.”

“Dad I…”

“And when did you just up and decided to start liking girls huh, this is just so over the top of what I could have imagined. What would your mother think of this or your brother? Or better yet does Glen know about all of that” My dad stated pointing in the direction of the living room with a look of what I believe was disgust.  I could feel the silent tears rolling down my face.

“He doesn’t know” I whisper out

“I don’t even know what to say or even think for that matter. Spencer this is just so not like you, I’m disappointed in your actions right now.”

“Daddy please just let me explain, I….”

“Just go to your room I need some time to think this all over” he states resting over the counter top with his face in his hands.