Communication with him has been interesting to say the least. I’ve found myself looking forward to his texts while he’s been on the road. They left last Monday and have been gone for over a week now.
He said he’d be gone for almost two weeks while they’re playing on the west coast, but to plan on going out with him to celebrate when he gets home.
Not for a date. Oh god, no, never a date.
I take another sip of my water, ignoring the pitter patter of my heart as I unlock my phone and open the message from him. A slow smile pulls on my lips as I read his words.
Matteo
Sunny, you’re on my mind again.
Jade
Sounds like a personal problem.
Matteo
Not so sure it’s a bad one, honestly.
I scored a nasty goal at the end of the third tonight.
My eyes flick to the time in the upper right corner of my phone. He’s on the west coast, three hours behind me right now. I hadn’t even realized it was already after two o’clock in the morning.
Jade
You’re welcome for that.
Matteo
Probably would have had a hat trick if you watched the game.
I chuckle to myself, shaking my head. I don’t get involved with athletes, and watching a game for the sole purpose of watching one player feels pretty involved.
Jade
That wasn’t part of the agreement, remember?
Matteo
I think I need an addendum.
What are you doing awake? It’s late.
I take a picture of the mess on the counter, and send it to him.
Jade
Sometimes I work better at night when the rest of the world is quiet.
Matteo
I get that.
Do you have a title yet?
Jade
Painted Inferno.
