Love At First Glance (Love at Firsts #1)(35)

Me: You don’t know him.

Spencer: Because you do?

Me: You’re right, let’s not fight over text. Come over tonight for food? I’ll cook.

Spencer: I’ll call you. I don’t know when I’ll be back. Last app is late afternoon, who knows how long I’ll be stuck in traffic.

Me: Never stopped you before…

Spencer: I’ll call you when I’m back in town and see what time it is, alright?

Me: Okay. Talk to you tonight. Xo

Spencer: Good, love your face too xo

Me: Good to know <3 xo

I sigh as I put my phone on the side and start eating. That didn’t really go the way I wanted it to but at least he said he’d call. I finish my breakfast, wondering what it is about Valentine that Spencer is so against. Either he knows Valentine and knows he did something bad or maybe he’s jealous? That can’t be it. He keeps repeating we wouldn’t be good together, that I couldn’t handle his awesomeness and things like that so he must already know Valentine.

I take my time in the shower, singing along to All About That Bass much to Bernard’s despair. He looks at me through the shower door probably thinking that I’m either dying or should shut up and get out of the shower to feed him and let him steal my spot.

I quickly rinse the hair mask out of my hair and step out of the shower. I wrap myself in a big fluffy towel and wrap another one around my head and head to the kitchen to feed Bernard. I walk back to the bathroom and see him sitting in the shower. Weirdo. I spray heat protector in my hair and blow-dry it before pulling it into a messy bun. I put on light make up before getting dressed.

I look into my closet for a few minutes and decide on leather look jeans, a flannel shirt and my hi-top converse. I don’t have any meetings today so I can be casual. I make my bed and tidy up quickly, putting all my dirty clothes in the hamper before walking out of my room and closing the door.

I usher Bernard out of the bathroom and he’s not pleased with me. Looks like he’s grumpy this morning as well. I pet him as he rubs himself against my legs. I make him a comfy spot on the table by the window with his bed so he can look outside. I turn everything off and lock up before grabbing my jacket and bag and leaving the apartment.

I shudder when I walk outside. It’s a lot colder than I thought and I’m really glad I don’t live far from work. I hurry along as I really don’t fancy staying outside in the cold longer than necessary and skip my morning white hot chocolate. My ass will thank me later, damn jeans are getting a bit snug.

I take the stairs to the magazine’s floor and am greeted by the sweet aroma of hot chocolate.

“Who brought hot chocolate and did said person bring enough for everybody?” I grin taking off my jacket.

“I did and yes there’s one for everybody,” Alicia says proud of herself.

“I love you.” I hug her and kiss her cheek.

“Love you too, Have.” She giggles and hugs me back.

“Someone is in a good mood today.” Matt smirks. “Got some last night after I left?”

“No, you pervert.” I chuckle and take a sip of the hot chocolately goodness. “Heaven.”

“What? You look super happy today.” He shrugs.

“I’m okay.” I smile.

“Just okay?” He raises his eyebrow.

“Woke up before my alarm went off, had a nice breakfast and Spencer didn’t ignore me when I texted him. Although he didn’t seem too enthusiastic to talk to me, he’s supposed to call tonight after work.”

“You think he’ll call?” Alicia asks taking the seat next to me.

“Call, yes, come over? No. I don’t know why he’s acting so weird. Maybe he met someone and doesn’t know how to tell me. The last two times I asked to hang out he turned me down.” I frown and fire up my computer.

“I’m sure things will be okay, Gorgeous,” Matt says, squeezing my shoulder on his way to his desk.

“Thanks, I hope you’re right.” I sigh.

“I’m sure of it. You just need to talk to each other,” Alicia says and I nod. That’s what we need to do, just talk and figure out how to get past this wall that’s built up between us out of nowhere.

As usual, during our lunch break, we go out to eat. The majority of the restaurants in the area know us by name now.

I struggle all day to focus on work, well the little work I left for myself from yesterday. Working from home was a bad idea, even though I didn’t have much to do, I spent the majority of the day watching cat videos. I browse online looking for interviews of Untamed Shadows to see questions they have already been asked, not wanting to repeat the same questions.



I wave goodbye to Matt as he pulls away after dropping me off home. I walk into the warmth of the building and make my way up the stairs, deciding I need to work out again. All the junk food I’ve been eating recently doesn’t not agree with my clothes.

I get to my floor completely out of breath just as Valentine is walking out of his place with a beautiful, thin and fit blonde, just what I need to boost my confidence.

“You alright, Haven?” Valentine says amused.

“Of course.” I grin and walk to my door all the while trying to calm my racing heart.

“Is the elevator broken? I don’t want to fall down the stairs in my heels.” I should have called her a brainless blonde.