Page 101 of Second Chance with the Single Dad Goalie
Why is she even here?
I turn to Blake. "What was that about?"
His jaw clenches. Then, instead of answering, he exhales sharply, steps forward, and pulls me into his arms.
"Not now," he mutters against my hair, pressing a kiss to my forehead. "Come on, let’s go inside."
I hesitate.
But then I nod.
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The moment came faster than I expected. Keith, after making his welcome-back speech, grins and gestures toward Blake. "And now, mybuddyhere wants to say something."
My pulse spikes.
This is it.
Blake clears his throat. "Yeah, uh… first off, Keith, it’s good to have you back, man. But, you know, it’s payback time." His lips quirk into a smirk. "Remember when you introduced your girlfriend at my birthday party? Well, I figured it’s only fair I do the same at your welcome home party."
People chuckle.
My heart pounds.
This is it.
Blake looks at me.
This is it.
He opens his mouth.
"So, everyone…, and Keith…"
I hold my breath.
"My girlfriend…!" He pauses. The room is silent. My palms are damp.
Then…
"Olivia."
What?
The world tilts.
“What?” Keith and I say it at the same time.
No.
No.
I watch in horrified disbelief as Olivia steps forward with a satisfied smile. She walks to him. Wraps her arms around him. And Blake…
Blake places his hands on her waist.
A slow, crushing weight presses down on my chest.
