Page 44 of The Wildest One

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Me

I swear I didn’t breathe that entire game! AH! I’m screaming for you right now and sending ALL THE CONGRATS! What an amazing victory, Beck. Stanley Cup winner—I couldn’t be happier for you.

Beck

Jolie …

I appreciate that. Thank you.

Me

I hope you’re celebrating.

Beck

We’re doing a shitload of that, yes.

Me

I wish I were there with you. Enjoy every second.

Beck

Hey, beautiful. How’s summer treating you?

Me

Hi, stranger. It’s summer? I wouldn’t know. The only time I’m outside is when I’m walking to and from work. I’ve been dreaming about sand, surf, and a tiny bikini. Sigh. How are you? Are you eating up every second of your break?

Beck

Fuck yes. I’ve been in the Maldives, and I’m heading to Europe soon, where I’ll be spending the next month or so until I have to report to practice.

Me

Another season already? Whoa!

Beck

Another school year. Junior year, baby.

Me

Shhh. We don’t bring up school. I’m soaking up every second of this homework-less and test-less life, LOL.

Beck

You know what I think you should do to celebrate that no-school life?

Me

Tell me.

Beck

You should meet me in Paris. I’ll be there next week. And since you’d be gone over the 4th of July, I even promise fireworks.

Me

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