“I’m scared and nervous that something will go wrong tonight,” I admit and stare at the floor between us.
Jeremy leans back in his chair. “I want you to know that I have faith in you, Jasper. You’re one of the best players in the League, and I have tried to get you traded to the Peacocks for the past few seasons. Now that it finally happened, let’s show your old team who’s the boss.”
His comment makes me chuckle before I can control my reaction. I glance up at his smiling face. “I didn’t expect to hear that. But thanks, Jeremy. I needed those words right now.”
“Are you ready to play hockey?”
“Hell, yes.”
“That’s what I’m talking about. Now, go get your jersey, as I have one more thing we need to do before you can focus on the game.”
“I’ll get the jersey after texting my girlfriend.”
Jeremy nods. “Of course, take your time. We have a couple of hours before the game starts. Is she coming to the game?”
“Yeah, Vivian is actually going to sit with Haisley and my agent, Emerson Merryweather.”
His eyes light up at the mention of his daughter. “I’ll make sure to introduce myself to Vivian if I see them. Now, I need to go and check on something, but please, see the social media team once you have your jersey. They know what to do.”
“Okay. Thank you for your time, Jeremy. I really appreciate it.”
“Likewise. Just remember to stick to the game plan and stay focused. And most importantly, wear that purple jersey with pride,” he says before walking to the elevators.
And I’m left standing here thinking how honored I am that the GM of my new team spoke so highly of me. Maybe the trade wasn’t such a bad thing.
29
I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE HALFTIME SHOW!
VIVIAN
I’m getting ready to attend Jasper’s first game as a Peacock, refreshing my makeup and adding more hairspray after smoothing errant hairs. I just got off work, so I only came home to change and make sure that I don’t look like the walking dead.
As I look at myself one more time in the mirror in my entryway, I realize something is missing. And then it clicks. From my bedroom, I grab the Peacocks jersey Jasper gave me after his first practice last night. The color is vibrant, and I honestly love it more than the old one.
Pulling it on, I take a selfie and send it to Jasper.
Vivian
I do look pretty good in purple…maybe even better than you
Jasper
Fuck, is that my jersey?
Please tell me you’re wearing something under that
Vivian
There’s only one way to find out…*winky emoji*
Jasper
You have no idea how awkward it is to get a hard-on in a room full of half-naked men
Vivian
Oh, sorry, I forgot to send the other photo
