PART 2 – CHAPTER 123
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The low hum of the airplane’s engine filled my ears as I gazed out the window, watching the clouds drift lazily beneath us. My stomach did little flips–not from the flight, but from the
overwhelming anticipation of seeing Luke after weeks apart.
I MISSED HIM.
He was picking me up after his last practice, and I was going to watch his game this weekend. He arranged everything, or at least had his manager arrange everything. I was confused at first why his manager was involved in things like his calendar and answering his phone, but I soon figured out that Jocelyn was more like a PR Manager/personal assistant. My extensive Google search and Sofie’s associated online cyberstalking skills got me a lot of info on Jocelyn.
She’s blond and pretty, like Luke said, but she definitely had a few trips to the plastic surgeon.
My phone buzzed in my lap, and I glanced down at the screen.
Aiden: “Now’s a good time to tell Luke it’s over, you know.”
I rolled my eyes, a small laugh escaping me despite myself. Aiden was relentless. For the past few weeks, he’d thrown in little comments here and there, teasing me about Luke, hinting at how I’d be better off without him.
He never crossed a line, though, and I hadn’t felt the need to
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shut him down. After all, he hadn’t done anything serious. No. physical moves, no stepping into my personal space–just the occasional snide remark that I mostly ignored. Mostly. I needed him to get better, and I would never confess this to him, but I was getting better with his training.
Aiden: “I mean, why else are you flying out to see him? Gonna tell him face–to–face, right?”
I sighed, my thumbs hovering over the screen, unsure whether to respond. Part of me wanted to tell him to cut it out, to knock off the flirty jabs, but the other part… well, the other part kind of enjoyed the attention. Not that I would ever admit that out loud. But I was talking to Luke less and less and to Aiden more and
more.
I finally texted back:
Me: “In your dreams, Aiden.”
Almost immediately, he replied:
Aiden: “Then I’m headed to bed right now. Wink”
Shaking my head, I tucked my phone into my pocket and tried to focus on the view outside. I wasn’t going to let Aiden get to me. Luke and I just needed to be in the same space for a few days. That’s all.
Or at least, that’s what I told myself.
I strolled through the airport to the pickup area. I couldn’t wait to see Luke. He had texted me earlier, telling me he’d be there to pick me up after practice. I checked my phone for any new. messages, but there was nothing. He’s probably just busy.
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Practice might’ve run late.
I grabbed my suitcase and leaned against the wall, pulling out my phone to call him.
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