Love At First Glance (Love at Firsts #1)(45)

“There is no need to ask. Whenever Spencer can’t drop you off or pick you up I’ll do it. So when do I get to kick the ex’s ass?” He smiles at me, no doubt trying to lighten the mood before walking to the coffee machine even though he already has a mug on his desk and comes back with one for me.

“I’m not handicapped you know, I can still walk.” I chuckle and wince. Shit even laughing is painful right now.

“Looks like someone won’t be able to inhale all the donuts today.” Matt snickers.

“And you just ruined my Monday.” I sigh dramatically and take a small sip of my freshly made coffee. I frown because it’s painful to do so and groaning because frowning hurts. What a shitty Monday as per usual and Spencer isn’t here to make it better.

I have to force myself to work but I’m so not in the mood today. After a few hours, I finally put the finishing touches to an article about a local fashion designer I’ve been working on for the past couple of days. I’m glad I could get it finished before we all go for lunch because, knowing myself, I wouldn’t have been able to get back into it afterwards.

Matt, Alicia and I settle on a little Japanese restaurant that serves amazing ramen. I appreciate the fact that they suggested a place with food I'll be able to eat without causing me too much pain.

The restaurant isn't very far away from the office but I can't help constantly looking around for Adam. I'm scared of him coming back to hurt me again. Matt must’ve sensed that I was internally freaking out because he walks closer to me and wraps his arm around my shoulder and Alicia walks on the other side of me.

“Even if he’s around he’ll never getting to you. I won’t let that happen, Gorgeous.” He smiles at me, making me feel reassured.

“Thanks, Matt.” I give him a weak smile.

“Don’t let Nippledick ruin your day. He doesn't deserve you being scared all the time.”

“I know, I just can't help it. I know Spencer and Valentine beat him up, but he could still come back again,” I say unable to hide my worry as we walk into the restaurant and are seated in the back.

“So, what’s new with the hot neighbor and Spencer?” Alicia waggles her eyebrows.

“Ugh, it’s a big clusterf*ck of drama.” I sigh and look at the menu.

“Do tell.” She smirks.

“Love a bit of gossip during lunch, don’t we?” I raise my eyebrow at her.

“Always.” She admits and winks at me.

I sigh. “Valentine saved me last night. Thank God he was home during the day, if he hadn’t been there, I’m not sure what would have happened. As for Spencer, Valentine called him and he got there as soon as he could, they seem to have some sort of agreement now.” I shrug, not sure what exactly is going on with them.

“Are things still rocky with Spencer?” Alicia asks concerned.

“We’ve patched things up, but it’s just weird. Something still seems off with him.” We’re interrupted by the waiter who comes over to take our order.

“I’m sure things are fine. He’s just worried about losing you. You’re basically his lifeline, his family. If he loses you then he’s on his own. He might know a lot of people but he doesn’t have a lot of close friends. He doesn’t let people in,” Matt says sadly.

“How do you know so much about Spencer?” Alicia asks.

“We fooled around but we never got too close, we parted on good terms though, but yeah, he’s very closed off. Never could get anything personal from him, which was so frustrating at the time.” Matt makes a face.

“You’re right. It's just we've known each other for over twenty years, he knows he can talk to me and that he'll never get rid of me no matter what.” I smile mischievously.

“You should remind him more often,” Matt tells me and winks at me as if he knows something I don’t.

“What do you know that I don’t, Matt?” I question him.

“You’ll figure it out soon enough, just be f*cking patient for once.” He chuckles and shakes his head.

“Men are a f*cking pain in the ass, and no dirty comments from you two.” I declare, crossing my arms over my chest. And cue Matt’s eyes zeroing in on my boobs, along with the waiter who nearly drops Matt’s bowl in his lap as he brings us our food. “Men are such perverts. Even if they are gay.” I roll my eyes and Alicia and I snicker.

“Not a good look Matt.” Alicia grins.

“What? Even I can appreciate that the twins are in top form,” Matt says.

“Leave the ‘twins’ alone, will ya?” I say trying to cover up the little cleavage I have today.

“I might prefer dick, but they are nice to look at, don’t blame me.” He shrugs. “Anyway, anymore antics from the neighbor?”

“Not really, it’s been fairly quiet these past couple of days. I wonder what’s up with that, I almost miss it, it was becoming my lullaby.” I grin before wincing. “Fuck sake.” I sigh.

“I’m surprised.” Matt snickers.

“I’m surprising myself too. It’s almost too quiet.”

“Well, we can ask him to be louder and have sex more often if you want?” Matt chuckles and nods at someone. I turn around to see Valentine sitting down with one of his lady friends at a table nearby. I wave at him, not expecting him to come over because he has company, but to my surprise he seats his date at their table and walks over to us.