It’s been a couple of weeks since the day I showed back up on Ashley’s doorstep. I have loved every second of being with her without the added pressure of a trial. She has been so wonderful and understanding most of the time.

It took a little under a week for me to find a job that would not interfere with school. Ashley protested at first because I wouldn’t be able to spend every weekend with her anymore. I hate feeling like a freeloader, so I stood my ground when it came to me working.

I’m still waiting on my emaciation to go through. I know it takes time, but I worry that someone will come and take me away from Ash. The lawyer Ashley got me told me it usually takes anywhere from three to six weeks. I’m hoping I hear something next week. Until then I can’t truly be free of them.

School as been different lately due to the trial. Everyone knows what happened so all day long people either stare or give me sad looks. I hate it. I mean if I wanted pity I would have talked to the reporters that keep hounding me for my side of the story, but I just wanted to be left alone. I wanted to forget about all of that and move on. It’s hard to do though with all the interviews Paula and Stan keep giving claiming he is innocent of all charges. The funniest one was the one where they said I paid the jury off. As if I had money to waste or spend on that. Anyway that has left the town divided after the outcome of the trial. I don’t really care as long as I have Ashley. So I’m happy.

After our little sex escapades a couple of weeks ago people have been teasing Ash about her unusually large hickey. Good thing they can’t see the ones Ash left on me. Needless to say she has been wearing turtlenecks for a while. I just laugh thinking about it. I tried telling her it was better than a tattoo that said Property Of Spencer because I could do it over and over again. She just laughed.

I’ve talked to Jessica and Leslie a couple of times a week. They have even been over to mine and Ash’s home to eat dinner. I cook since they don’t like egg sandwiches. I think that is the only thing Ashley can make. They never say anything about their mother. I think I prefer it that way to be honest. The biggest shock is that Aiden doesn’t stare or drool anymore at the sight of me anymore. I glad he backed off and was understand but talk about having your ego deflated when your stalker loses interest.

Two Weeks Later…

School is almost out for summer. I can’t wait. The emaciation was passed a couple of days ago, so I have officially divorced my mother. I like to think of it that way.

Ashley has suggested that we take a road trip before our Senior year of highschool starts.

"So Spence where would you like to go?"

"Let’s go anywhere. We will just drive in any direction we feel like until we stop."

"Let’s not. Spence did you forget you only got a couple of weeks off work" she said laughing.

"No! I was just thinking of all the possibilities of where we could go not being tied down to anyone location"

"Aw Spence maybe next year, before we both go off to college together, we will do that." I smiled at her. She said we are going to college together. She pictures us together in the future same as me. Not voicing my thoughts to her

"Ok so where are you thinking you would like to go?"

"I’ve always wanted to see the Smokey Mountains"

"Then that is where we will go" I gave her a sweet chaste kiss on the lips. Leaving our lunch spot underneath a shaded oak tree we walked hand and hand to our next class.

I can’t wait for summer. Wow I never thought those words would leave my mouth. Smiling to myself this is truly one of the best days of my life. It can only get better from here.