Right my Wrongs

Chapter 19- All I want is for you to love me

                                                   Spencer 

"Spencer'' dad's voice echoes from downstairs.

"What is it?" I yell back.

"Ask Georgina out on a date. And I won't take no for an answer.'' He yells.

I rush downstairs, frustration and shock evident in my voice. "What? You know you can't just order me to do that."

"I wanna seal a business deal with him. And he's a bit pigheaded. So maybe...if you take her out on dates or whatever it is that your generation does when it comes to this...that could help me get my hands on that deal."

"Dad do you have any idea how bad that sounds?"

"Spencer it's a small thing...just do it! You will be in charge of the business 5 years down the line...I think it's time you get the hang of things actually work. Business is no easy money.''

Here we go again. In London, mum's lovers have her undivided attention and here business has dad's. Dad has put his business on the pedestal and he just overlooks every other thing around him.

"Dad really? I don't want to.'' I sigh.

"It's for the deal. You know what my work means to me.''

I give it in and text Georgina "Hey." I sigh heavily. 

"Thank you.'' Dad says.

I smile uncomfortably and take a leave.

"Hey. How's it going?'' Georgina's quick response lights up my phone.

"Pretty good. I wanted to ask you something.''

"What is it?''

"Are you free tomorrow night?"

"I guess I am. Why do you ask?"

"Would you like to go out with me?"

"Yeah. Sure thing. What time?''

That was easy. "6 pm? I'll pick you. Text me your address.''

"Okay cool. I'll text you my address.''

I make my bed and head into the bathroom for a shower. The hot water cascades down, providing a momentary escape as my thoughts become consumed by Ivy. The events of yesterday and everything that transpired before that start to replay in my mind. It was a mix of spark and uncertainty—a forbidden connection that felt undeniably right. I know I told her not to overthink it for now but here I am, unable to stop myself from pondering what it all means.

On my way to class, I decide to grab a cup of coffee. As I enter the café I catch the sight of Ivy sitting on Jason's lap ...all giggly and shit. I mean I don't even know how I'm supposed to react to this. We have gone out twice. Should I be mad? Should I act like I don't care? I honestly have no clue.

Ivy notices me and tries to disentangle herself from Jason's grasp, but he pulls her back. I force a smile and quickly make my exit, not wanting to witness any more of their display.

"Spencer!" I hear Ivy's footsteps behind me. I turn around, and there's a palpable tension between us.

"It doesn't matter.'' I interject. "It's not like you're gonna break up with Jason.'' I say.

"Yeah about that...I think we should stop what we're doing...we both know it's not gonna lead anywhere.'' She says, her gaze fixed on the floor. I knew it. I had expected this, deep down, but it still stings to hear it out loud.