Between Us: A Spelivia Love Story

Ch. 26: Life Changes

Spencer James

"Spencer..." Chyna said just above a whisper as her hands shook rapidly. "Spencer?!" she called out once again and placed the gun on the dresser.

Spencer opened his eyes and instantly released the breath he'd been holding in. He stared at Jay's lifeless body on the ground, a puddle of blood oozed from his head. "Wh-what happened?" he inquired as Chyna approached him.

"His-his gun jammed!" she answered, her nerves getting the best of her. "I didn't, I just-"

"I need you to calm down, C!" Spencer instructed.

"I'm-I'm sorry. I just can't believe I killed someone" she attempted to control her breath. "I didn't think I was capable of doin' this, but I knew I had to" she continued.

"A head shot for your first body is actually quite impressive" Spencer joked and Chyna smacked his arm.

"Oh my God! Spencer, you can't be here!" she instantly panicked. "The police will be here any minute, you can't be here! You don't need to get into anymore trouble" she reached for his arm.

"Chyna-"

"We don't have time to talk! You need to leave!" she pleaded. "Spencer you know how this shit goes!" she pulled him toward the window of the bedroom.

"I know, Chyna. You don't have to remind me, I know how shit goes. Because I'm a gang member, I can't be around affiliated gang members unless I want to go to prison" he said and she nodded her head. "What do you plan on tellin' the police?" he inquired as he started to climb through the open window.

"Self defense. There's proof of him being physically abusive towards me, I mean you see the bruises and marks. I'll tell them he was going to kill me and that's when I fired" she answered. "There will be no mention of you, you were not here" she continued and he nodded his head.

"Thank you, C" Spencer expressed his appreciation and she nodded her head.

"You need to go, Spencer!" she urged. "Give Angel my love" she said as she shoo Spencer away.

***
10: 55 p.m.

"You're on your way to Malibu right now?" Mr. A inquired.

"Not quite" Spencer said as he drove through the streets of Beverly Hills. "I have one more stop to make and then I'll be out that way" he continued as he pulled in the Baker's driveway.

"I'll see you soon" Mr. A said and hung up the phone.

Spencer pulled the phone away from his ear and dialed the phone number to Olivia's flip phone.

"Spencer?" Olivia picked up the phone immediately after the first ring. "Are you okay? Have you been hurt? Where are you?!" she questioned.

"I've just accepted that you'll never stop askin' a million questions" Spencer chuckled and Olivia sucked her teeth. "Come outside" he demanded and hung up the phone.

He stepped out of the vehicle and shut the door. He then stood against the door and stuffed his hands in his pockets. Spencer's eyes lit up when he'd seen the front door of the home open. The corner of his eyes crinkled as he'd seen her close the front door. Olivia ran as fast as she could to Spencer, practically knocking him down.

"Wow, slow down there!" Spencer laughed as he engulfed her into an embrace. He closed his eyes as he buried his head into the side of her neck, inhaling her scent. Olivia wrapped her arms around his body, not wanting to let go of the man she deeply loved.

"Hold on!" Olivia's eyes shut open as she pulled away from him. "I'm mad at you right now" she smacked his arm and he frowned.

"What I do?" he inquired as he gently rubbed the arm she'd hit.

"You scared the hell out of me!" Olivia said as she rubbed his right arm. "I'm just glad you're safe" she wrapped her arms around him once more.

"I'm sorry..." he said as he rubbed her back. "I ain't mean to scare you" he pulled away and stared at her.

"Spencer..." she broke their eye contact and looked at the ground.

"I made a mistake, Olivia" he started and she stared back at him. "I reacted irrationally, I shouldn't have broke up with you" he said.

"Spencer-"

"I run when shit gets rough, Liv. It's all I know. It doesn't excuse what I've done, I should've tried to communicate and make it work with you. I still want to make it work with you, Olivia" he continued.

"And how will I know you won't run again when shit gets rough?" she inquired.

"I once read that 'you never lose by loving, you always lose by holding back'. I don't want to run from the inevitable anymore, Olivia. I'm willing to embrace the challenges we'll endure. I know now that it's part of growth. Our growth, together. I'm not walking away anymore and I'll be damned if you do" he said and she frowned.

"I don't know..." Olivia shook her head. "Those are just words, Spencer. You can sit here and say all this shit, but I need you to show me. Show me that your dedicated to this relationship. That you won't run when things get rough" Olivia had a look of uncertainty.

"Marry me" he blurted out.

"Wh-what?" her eyes grew wide and she chuckled in shock.

"I know it's impulsive as hell but-"

"You want me...to be your wife?" she inquired and he nodded his head. "You don't think it's too soon? I mean we haven't known each other that long" she said as she pinched herself to ensure she wasn't dreaming.

"I'm never been so sure about anything in my life. There's no one else I'd rather do this life shit with, Olivia" he said in a serious tone. "I'm not playin' with you. Marry me, be my wife" he reached for her hand and stared her dead in the eye.

"Okay..." Olivia breathed out the breath she'd been holding in. "I'll marry you!" she smiled widely.

***

I apologize for the late post, I meant to post this last night but I got busy with school.

Anyway, Spencer doesn't have to worry about Jay trying to kill him anymore. But are all of his problems washed away now?

Can y'all believe Chyna actually saved her baby daddy, lol. I know you all had your reasons not to trust her, but she pulled through in the last minute.

Spencer and Olivia getting married? What??

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Please excuse any mistakes.