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she was doing and she told me all about Collin. I was shocked to find out he was PHU’s baseball pitcher, but it made sense. I still hadn’t put two and two together…you know, that you were her brother.”
“Small world.”
“But you can thank your girlfriend for getting us together.”
“Really?” His brows narrowed.
“Yep. She was adamant about me inviting her to the last football game of the season. So, I did, and…well, the rest is history.”
“I never thought I’d say this, but you two are good for each other.” Sincerity weaved through his expression, bringing down any walls that might have been between us. It was a good feeling to finally have Luke on my side.
“I know we are and I appreciate your support.”
“I’m not going to lie, it has not been easy, but I want my sister to be happy. Let’s face it, she keeps you in line and gives you the support you need to be a damn good football player. In return, you have brought my sister to life. I’ve never seen her so happy and carefree as she is when she’s with you. Collin never had that effect on her. And I can’t deny the chemistry between you two.”
“I never meant to hurt your friend.”
“I know.” He stood up. “It’s water under the bridge now. He’s moved on, and he’s happy and in love.”
“I’m glad he found someone.”
“Yeah. Me, too.” He tossed me the ball. “You ready to finish this workout?”
“As long as you don’t kick my ass too hard.”
He laughed. “I thought you wanted a good ass kicking?”
“Just go easy on me,” I pleaded with him. “My ass can only handle so much.”
“Yeah…yeah. I’ve heard it before.”
Chapter 6
Lexi
Raven apologized for not being able to go with me to the Lamaze classes. I did my best to understand his football obligations, but it still bothered me. No matter what I told myself, the emotional side refused to accept the facts. When I took the feelings out of the equation, I knew what Raven had to do, but these stupid hormones weren’t buying it. I was determined to push through, because I loved Raven and I wanted the best for him — for us.
Sunday’s game was a victory, which resulted in Raven proving he deserved the starting quarterback spot. I was proud of him and all his efforts. Five games were left in the season and Raven would be working hard to the very end. I put on my big girl pants and prepared to be the supportive branch I’d always been. He needed me more than ever, but I also needed him.
Overall, the holiday weekend had been great. Luke and Delaney’s surprise visit was just what I’d needed. Spending time with my bestie was fun and made me realize how much I’d missed her. Monday morning arrived quickly and she and Luke were flying back to Fort Worth.
“I need to call this bride before we leave.” Delaney handed Luke her travel bags. Her photography business had flourished and she was expanding into various venues. I loved that she was doing what made her happy, especially since she was incredibly talented.
Luke glanced at his watch. “Okay, but we need to leave in the next fifteen minutes so we don’t miss our flight.”
“Okay.” She pulled her phone from her purse. “I’ll be ten minutes, tops.” Turning to me, she said, “Do you mind if I use your office?”
“No, not at all.” I led her down the hall to the office Raven and I shared. “Do you need to use a computer?” I flipped on the light and led her to my side of the desk.
She glanced at her phone. “That might be easier, so I don’t have to switch between screens.”
“Okay.” I logged on to my laptop and moved a few papers out of the way.
“Thanks, Lexi.” She took a seat and placed her fingers on the keyboard.
“No problem.” I shut the door behind me, giving her some privacy.
I returned to the living room, contemplating whether I should sit and relax until it was time to leave or go to the freezer and take something out for dinner.
“Small world.”
“But you can thank your girlfriend for getting us together.”
“Really?” His brows narrowed.
“Yep. She was adamant about me inviting her to the last football game of the season. So, I did, and…well, the rest is history.”
“I never thought I’d say this, but you two are good for each other.” Sincerity weaved through his expression, bringing down any walls that might have been between us. It was a good feeling to finally have Luke on my side.
“I know we are and I appreciate your support.”
“I’m not going to lie, it has not been easy, but I want my sister to be happy. Let’s face it, she keeps you in line and gives you the support you need to be a damn good football player. In return, you have brought my sister to life. I’ve never seen her so happy and carefree as she is when she’s with you. Collin never had that effect on her. And I can’t deny the chemistry between you two.”
“I never meant to hurt your friend.”
“I know.” He stood up. “It’s water under the bridge now. He’s moved on, and he’s happy and in love.”
“I’m glad he found someone.”
“Yeah. Me, too.” He tossed me the ball. “You ready to finish this workout?”
“As long as you don’t kick my ass too hard.”
He laughed. “I thought you wanted a good ass kicking?”
“Just go easy on me,” I pleaded with him. “My ass can only handle so much.”
“Yeah…yeah. I’ve heard it before.”
Chapter 6
Lexi
Raven apologized for not being able to go with me to the Lamaze classes. I did my best to understand his football obligations, but it still bothered me. No matter what I told myself, the emotional side refused to accept the facts. When I took the feelings out of the equation, I knew what Raven had to do, but these stupid hormones weren’t buying it. I was determined to push through, because I loved Raven and I wanted the best for him — for us.
Sunday’s game was a victory, which resulted in Raven proving he deserved the starting quarterback spot. I was proud of him and all his efforts. Five games were left in the season and Raven would be working hard to the very end. I put on my big girl pants and prepared to be the supportive branch I’d always been. He needed me more than ever, but I also needed him.
Overall, the holiday weekend had been great. Luke and Delaney’s surprise visit was just what I’d needed. Spending time with my bestie was fun and made me realize how much I’d missed her. Monday morning arrived quickly and she and Luke were flying back to Fort Worth.
“I need to call this bride before we leave.” Delaney handed Luke her travel bags. Her photography business had flourished and she was expanding into various venues. I loved that she was doing what made her happy, especially since she was incredibly talented.
Luke glanced at his watch. “Okay, but we need to leave in the next fifteen minutes so we don’t miss our flight.”
“Okay.” She pulled her phone from her purse. “I’ll be ten minutes, tops.” Turning to me, she said, “Do you mind if I use your office?”
“No, not at all.” I led her down the hall to the office Raven and I shared. “Do you need to use a computer?” I flipped on the light and led her to my side of the desk.
She glanced at her phone. “That might be easier, so I don’t have to switch between screens.”
“Okay.” I logged on to my laptop and moved a few papers out of the way.
“Thanks, Lexi.” She took a seat and placed her fingers on the keyboard.
“No problem.” I shut the door behind me, giving her some privacy.
I returned to the living room, contemplating whether I should sit and relax until it was time to leave or go to the freezer and take something out for dinner.
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