I guess a small part of me was hoping she might stay a little longer, given the changes in our relationship, but again, I don’t want to stand in the way of what she loves.
“Yeah, the girls from college and I have been planning a trip, but Mira and Kait are still struggling, so we’ll likely have to wing it.”
This really shouldn’t be surprising.
I know Lily loves to travel.
No wonder she’d like to travel after spending weeks in gloomy London.
That doesn’t stop the feeling of dread that settles in my stomach: the realization that I might not see her for several weeks—hell, maybe months.
“That sounds fantastic,” I say, even though the words feel like sandpaper rubbing against my throat.
“Yeah, I guess,” she says, looking lost in thought as she looks away from me and out of the window.
The silence stretches between us before Lily mutters something about getting some sleep.
As she wanders off to the bedroom in the back of the jet, I’m lost in thought.
It will be fine.
She’ll be gone for a few weeks and will hopefully come visit me after.
This is the part of my job that is hard. Taking trips, especially across the pond, isn’t the easiest.
My schedule simply doesn’t allow for much travel during the season.
That leaves the people in my life as the ones who visit me most of the time.
Will Lily be okay with that?
I guess I won’t know if I don’t ask her.
I was planning to do so, but then the trip to the Caribbean was mentioned, and I realised she may be eagerto get back to her life in the States: her friends, school, and family.
Nevertheless, I plan on enjoying the rest of our time together, and we’ll handle the rest when the time comes.
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I’m counting down the minutes until practice ends, and I’ll get to go back to my apartment.
The tiredness is kicking my ass, making each metre heavier than the last as I run.
Playing midfield has never felt this tough.
“Good trip to Vegas?” Dean snickers beside me, enjoying my obvious misery.
“Yeah, the lack of sleep is killing me.”
Usually, I would host game night tonight, but I told the guys I wasn’t up for it after my trip.
They’ll come over someday later this week instead when I’m all rested and back in shape.
I do look forward to having Lily for myself for the evening.
The last few days have been a lot of socializing, and although it’s been a good time, I’m eager to be just the two of us for the night.
Practice finally ends, and I grab a quick shower before heading home.
