Page 52 of These Pucking Boys: Part Two

“Hmm, I can probably come up with a good plot.”

“You could take inspiration from your own story.” She smirks.

“No! It has to be completely different.”

She laughs. “Okay, okay.”

“Thanks for asking about my writing. I needed that.”

“No problem. I can’t wait to read it.”

The excitement of starting a new project has the effect of ten espressos. I’m wide awake, bursting with energy. And I already have the perfect premise for my story. I look out the window and smile. I’ve been put through the wringer emotionally, and I know there will be more challenges ahead. But I’m excited about getting back to something I love and finding myself again.

CHAPTER 23

JUNE

After Lachy’s allergy incident, we manage to get through the rest of the week without any emergencies. Even the gossip about his hospitalization didn’t go anywhere once the team released a statement about what truly happened. Going to the ER because of a food allergy isn’t juicy enough for the tabloids.

Since we’re hitting the road to San Diego after the game, I ride with the boys to the arena. I met most of the WAGS at the last game on Wednesday and survived. I’m not as nervous anymore to hang out with them. Wendy is still keeping a close eye on me, but thanks to my media training with Melissa, I feel more equipped to deal with her.

Even though I rode with them, we don’t walk into the arena together. The marketing department always films the team’s entrance and posts the video on social media. Naturally, my boys are favorites among the female fans. Sometimes, I pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming.

I head to the entrance designated for family and friends and meet Maya and Fiona, who just arrived as well. I opted to wear flats tonight because I can barely walk without limping. The lack of emergencies during the week meant a lot of bedroom activity.I’m sore in places I didn’t know I could be sore, and I have too many hickeys to count—none of them in visible areas, thank God.

“What’s wrong, June? Did you get hurt?” Maya asks.

Man, I didn’t realize my limping was that obvious.

“I’m sore from the gym.”

Fiona smirks. “Is that code for too much sex?”

My face bursts into flames. I wasn’t expecting that comment from her. “What? No!”

“Yeah, right. It totally is. Your face says it all. I don’t blame you. You have to take advantage while you can.” She walks ahead before I can reply.

And so it begins. Man, it’s like high school all over again.

“Don’t listen to her,” Maya pipes up. “She’s just jealous that you’re dating Jake.”

“Why would she be jealous? She’s engaged, isn’t she?”

“Yeah, toIan.” She snorts. “Don’t get me wrong, he’s a nice guy, but he wasn’t blessed in the looks department. We’re the lucky ones.”

Iamlucky, that’s a fact. If Maya only knew I’m dating Lachy and Ryan as well….

“I honestly thought Lachy would be the first off the market,” Maya continues as we walk side by side down the corridor. “He’s just too adorable and sexy, and everyone knows he wants to settle down.”

I smile.He’s off the market, hon.

“You’re smiling. You’re agree with me, right?”

Fuck. I didn’t want Maya to notice that. We enter the family lounge room, and most of the WAGs are already there. Some of them have their small children with them.

“Yeah, absolutely. He’s a catch,” I reply.

Maya claps her hands together and squeaks, drawing everyone’s attention.

---