Mr. Toby Cavanaugh (A spoby story)

Revenge

Spencer's POV
Toby has told Jenna that he found the tape. She's agreed to tell everyone but I can't help but think she will take her revenge. Anyway, we are going out for a meal tonight. All Toby said was follow the instructions I left and you'll know where to meet me. Apparently, he's hidden the instruction around the flat I have the first one.
1. This item of clothing reminds me of summer, some may call it girly.
I open the wardrobe. Maybe a skirt? I check my skirts, none are labelled. Dress! I look at the dresses, my red dress is labelled. I peel it of a read the note.
2. Now these are quite high and black as night.
I know this one its my heels, my black swade heels. I open my shoe draw and pull out my shoes. The label it there.
3. Now this one is new. So open your draw where your jewels are.
I open my jewellery box, a pearl necklace lays outstretched. It's beautiful. I try it on and look in the mirror, it looks so perfect. I read the label.
4. Spencer hasting I love you. Now come to where I fell for you.
I grab my bag I know where he is, well at least I think I do.

Toby's POV
I sit on the edge of rosewood watching the lights glow below. Spencer should know I'll be here. I'm wearing my grey suit with my pocket watch. I look at the time, 7pm. Our table is booked for 8pm so if Spencer arrives soon we should make it. I hear her tires on the gravel. I stand up and walk to the car.
'You look...' I smile
'Thankyou' she smiles.
I open the truck door and help her in. The red dress looks beautiful on her.
I jump in the truck. I know it's difficult for her, the last time we sat in the truck we nearly died. I know that's what she's thinking. I grab her hand before we set off.
'Are you ok?' I kiss her knuckle.
'Yes, are you?' I nod then start the truck, it starts the immediately stops.
Faulty. I look at Spencer, she sighs.
'Sorry'
'It's ok, well use my car.' I get out and open the door for Spencer. I hold her hand while she gets out. I decide to drive Spencer's car. So I open the passenger door for her, she smiles and climbs in.
'Ok let's try again' I start the car, it works. We arrive at the restaurant at exactly 8pm, just in time. I hold Spencer's hand as we enter the restaurant. This is a very posh restaurant, in fact it was Mrs Hastings who suggested this place.
'Wow, this is beautiful.' Spencer stands in ore. She looks at me.
'Toby this can't be cheap?'
'Your worth it' I kiss her forehead. She hugs me.
I pull out her seat. She sit then smiles.
I'm nervous for tonight, but it's now or never. I hand her a menu.
'Have whatever you want.'
'Does that count you' she laughs.
The waiter brings over a large bottle of red wine, Spencer's favourite. He begins pouring it. Suddenly, someone knocks him and the drink tips all on Spencer. She doesn't react much.
'Sorry ma'am sorry' the waiter panics.
'It's ok.' She smiles and dabs her dress.

2hrs later

We are just waiting for our deserts, I think now it's time. I stand up and bend on one knee I pull out the ring.
'Spencer Hastings, will you marry me' I grab her hand. She stops. She doesn't reply.

Spencer's POV
'Spencer hastings, will you marry me'
I just stare at Toby, I'm speechless. I never expected this, all though all the logical signs was there I just ignored them.
'Toby...i' my phone starts ringing. It could be work. I look at Toby then back at the phone.
'I need to answer this...' I pick up the phone and mouth sorry to Toby. He slowly gets up and sits back down. I feel so guilty.
'Hello, this is Spencer Hastings'
'What?'
'Yes, yes I'll be there straight away.'
I stand up, ending the phone call. I grab my bag.
'Spencer what is it?' Toby runs next to me. Everyone in the restaurant is still waiting for my reply to Toby. I can't give it now.
'I have to go to the hospital. My mum'

Toby's POV
Without another word I get in the car and drive Spencer to the hospital. We don't talk the whole time there, I don't know what to say to her. I reach for her hand, she pulls away. People shut others out when they're hurting. I've done my fair share of that.

The hospital
'I'm here to see Veronica Hastings. She's my mother.' Spencer leans on the desk impatiently.
'Go through' the nurse point to the lift. Spencer runs ahead. I wait for the lift to come back as she didn't wait.

Spencer's POV
I run into the room, swinging the door open.
'Mum' I run to the side of the bed.
Toby comes running in, I just left him downstairs.
'What happened?' Toby walks beside me.
'She's been in a house fire, someone set fire to my house' I turn to face Toby. Tears stream my face.
'What if she doesn't...' I sob.
'Hey, it's ok. She'll be fine' Toby grabs me.
'It's not ok. I can't see her like this.' I look at my mum, all her face is burnt and her arms are scorched. Who would do this? Why would they? Toby pulls me outside the room. And Hugs me. I cry into his arms. I've never been close with my mum but losing her, would still affect me. She is still my mother and no matter what I will love her. I ask the nurse to call my father, he needs to be here, for me and for her. Melissa arrives and grabs me. We both comfort each other. She lets go and runs into the room.
I turn back to Toby.
'I'm sorry'
'Whatever happens I'm here. Always.'