But together, the two of us can get through it.
Because we’re better together and can get through anything.
As long as we have each other.
Chapter Twenty-Five
BEXLEY
“No comment!” I shout into the phone, slamming the receiver down.
This day has gone from bad to worse. What I thought was going to be an easy day back after the All-Star break has turned into an epic shit show.
All because Nick and I made one stupid decision and someone caught us in the moment. Why did I think I could spend the night at his place and not get caught? One single kiss outside his building and everything has gone off the rails today.
Even with Anna holding my calls, the phone has been ringing nonstop.
“Sorry. I don’t know how they keep getting in,” Anna says, rushing into my office.
“They’re vultures,” I tell her. I rub the heels of my hands into my eyes, trying to make the headache go away. “God, I wish I could rewind time.”
“Can I do anything to help?” Anna is standing in front of me, chewing on her lip. It’s like she wants to ask the question everyone wants to know the answer to, but isn’t doing so.
Thank God for that. Because I’m not ready for people inside the office to dictate my relationship with Nick.
I’m a masochist and did that all on my own. Nothing good ever comes from searching your name on the Internet.
Is Nick Brooks-Young sleeping his way to the starting goalie position?
Is Bexley Hart fit to lead the Black Diamonds?
Tell All: An ex of Bexley Hart’s gives us the scoop!
That last onereally cut deep. An ex from a few years ago detailed how I was a cold, ungrateful girlfriend who never made time for him.
If only I could give my side of the story.
That all he wanted was to use me for my name and success to sleep his way to the top.
I’m sure he got a pretty penny for his lies.
“Order in Thai for lunch and make sure I see Noah sooner rather than later. With Coach Barney. His meeting can’t wait.”
God, of all days.
With the trade deadline tomorrow, this is one meeting I wish I didn’t have to have.
Noah Fields has always been our best player. But after Graham Fisher took him out earlier this season, he hasn’t been the same. Even though he’s only twenty-nine, a hit like that is hard to recover from.
I only wish I didn’t have to ever have this conversation.
These are the parts of the job that I hate. Sure, I’ve traded other players before, but none that are as beloved as Noah.
He’s been at the heart of this team since my dad drafted him years ago. But the writing is on the wall, and we have too good of a deal to pass up from Nashville.
With Paddock coming to us, it’ll help build our defense to make a deep playoff run. I know he’s been underutilized there, and with first round draft picks for the Knights to get Noah, I would’ve been crazy not to take it.
If only the offer was from another team.
