Maid For Beckett Catching The Baseball Legend’s Heart novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68

-Andi-

I moved at a snail’s pace down the hallway because of the punch on any left side Each pinget for de my shirt as the roar of the stadium faded when I reached the coursouse The patte seliused to

concrete walls.

I followed the familiar smell of mouthwatering junk food, bor dogs, bone and gropron metal spend was for

cafeteria.

It was almost empty.

A few people lingered near the counters, most eyes still glued to the gator playing on the med b seating area. I chose a table with a clear view and lowered myself carefully into the codexing sealed

My phone buzzed.

Siobhan: Do you want me there, Andi?

I stared at the message longer than necessary, grateful she had given me the choice and woot’s crowding the

Me: I’m fine, I’m at the cafeteria, Just find me here when the garse is over

I snapped a quick photo of the room and the huge screen showing the field, then seat at

Food felt like a distraction I needed, so I ordered tacos and pineapple juice and tried to focus on eating instead of funding The screen flickered between plays–Beckett on the mound, composed and ruthless, then Carter in the dugour, ale of jaw tight, eyes dark.

Even from here, the tension followed me.

It was the bottom of the ninth when I finished my food. I was halfway through telling Caleb about the game–abot bow Beckett had dragged me here under the excuse of a “quick errand“-when my brother sent back a string of excited messages

Caleb: You’re really there??

That’s so cool.

I want to watch him play too (

I smiled, promising him I would once I got my next pay. I was so engrossed in teasing Caleb about being jealous that I did’t hear Carter approach.

He was a huge shadow that loomed behind me. Taking away all the peace that I thought I had found in this cafeteria.

“Andi” His voice was a reminder of every hoax happy memory I had with him. I looked up with a frown, seeing an entertly stare back at me instead of an old companion.

He stood there in partial uniform, jersey unbuttoned at the top, hair damp with sweat, eyes sharp and fixed on me like he’d finally cornered something that had been running from him all night.

My stomach dropped.

“What are you doing here?” he demanded.

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The cafeteria suddenly felt ton open, toon exposed. Everyone must know Carter since he’s one of their dar players. I need him to go away, now!

“Watching the movie” I said evenly. “Obviously”

His mouth curved into something bitter. “You came to see me?

I blinked, mouth gaping in disbelief, “What?”

“You always wanted to see me play he continued, lowering his voice as if that made this conversation private. “You show up now, after everydung sit that close to the field=“He scoffed, “Just say it, Andi. You could’ve just texted me that you missed me. I would have sent you a ticket in a heartbear?

Even now, he still looks down at me. Sure, I might not have been able to buy a ticket back when we were together, but he doesn’t know I can afford to watch a game now if I want to.

“You are not the reason I am here” I said pointedly,

His eyes hardened. “I’m not? You were never a good liar, Andi?

‘Yes, I’m not, because you are a better liar!

I stood slowly, my side protesting as I straightened and leveled him with a stare. “You are not the only player I personally know, Carter, In fact, I am wearing his jersey” I know I shouldn’t poke the bear if I don’t want to cause a scene, but he was so full of himself, it was so damn nice to see understanding flicker in his face, and twist his guts,

“That’s right” I added. “I am here for Beckett, not you” I slide a testy gaze from his head to his foot, making sure he knew I am not the same pushover Andi he fucked whenever it pleased him.

“You..” Carter said as his teeth gritted. Then he skimmed the jersey I was wearing with his judgmental gaze. “So that’s it?” His voice was sizzling. “You moved on that fast? When you couldn’t have me, you jumped to the next rich guy you saw? Did you meet him at the bar, too? Did you go out with him when you realized how much he’s worth?”

That’s right. He doesn’t know that I am not working at the bar anymore, that Beckett was actually my boss and not my friend. But he doesn’t need to know that. He only needs to understand that I am over him.

I laughed, sharp and humorlessly. “Do you hear yourself? You don’t get to accuse me of moving on, Carter. You were with someone else, that’s why you broke up with me. And as for Beckett, that’s not of your goddamn business.”

He stiffened, “Excuse me?”

“Yes. My life is none of your business, and the media knew you had a girlfriend before you even threw me out,” I said. “You moved on first, Carter. Don’t rewrite history just because it’s convenient for you.”

His face flushed. “That’s not the same.”

“I don’t care what you think, honestly, Can you get lost now?” I said dismissively, grateful that the game was finally over. That means Siobhan was on her way to find me now.

His frustration spilled over. “I would’ve come back to you. I still would. You just have to say the word.”

I stared at him, stunned. Is this guy for real? “Don’t you get it? I am glad we’re over. I’m happy now.”

Then a sweet voice echoed from behind Carter, calling his name like it was a prayer. “Carter?”

Barali’s voice cut through the determination on Carter’s face.

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She stood a few feet away, eyes bouncing between us, her smile already slipping. She had clearly heard enough so figure out that I am not just a fan who wanted an autograph from her boyfriend.

“What’s going on?” she asked.

Carter turned fast. “Nothing. I was just-”

She ignored him and looked at me. Her blue eyes were sharp and accusing as she took in the way Carter stood too close, the way my hands trembled at my sides, the way his attention hadn’t left me once.

“Who are you?” she asked quietly. “Is this the girl in that photo?”

Her words were a heavy blow to Carter. Guilt blanketed his face as his jaw tightened. “Sarah-

I have to give it to Sarah. She was smart enough to connect the dots, but I hate that I am here to witness it

“How long were you cheating on me?” she demanded.

I opened my mouth to speak, but Carter cut in quickly, panic sharpening his tone. “I’m not, Sarah. She’s just some girl who can’t get over me, is all. I told her to stay away from me.”

I laughed without humor as he blatantly twisted the story to his own advantage. He never changed. He was still that selfish bastard who broke my heart. “You? I can’t get over you?” I spat. “Get your story straight, Carter.”

Sarah narrowed her eyes at me, then at the jersey I was wearing, then confusion blanketed her pretty face. “What story? Her gaze snapped back at Carter. “Tell me what’s going on.”

Carter pursed his lips. If only I hadn’t signed that NDA, I would have told Sarah what really happened between Cater and me already.

“Yeah, Bennett,” Beckett’s voice echoed from behind me, cutting through the tension in our corner. “What’s going on?”

The three of us snapped our attentions at his direction, as people had started to fill the cafeteria.

Beckett was still wearing his jersey, mud on his shoes, and sweat on his forehead. I don’t know how he found me, but I felt relief wash over me. At least someone was on my side now. I am not alone. He was like a six–foot–tall protective wall that slowly surrounded me when he threw his arms around my shoulder and pulled me to his side. The move was so smooth that one would think he had been doing this for a long time.

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