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"Clearly you like Bryce."
Kristen knew me better than anyone. And she always knew when I was lying. I was starting to feel butterflies in my stomach just thinking about seeing Bryce at the game tomorrow. Bryce. Even his name was sexy. "Yeah, I do."
Kristen squealed. "I knew it!"
I couldn't hide the smile that had spread across my face. There were a million reasons why I shouldn't be feeling the way I was feeling right now. But I didn't care. "I really like him, Kristen."
She threw her arms around me. "I told you everything would be okay."
"But..."
"No buts!" She pulled away from me. "You can get over Chris, win Gold, and get Bryce. For once in your life you're allowed to have it all. If you don't stop worrying, you're going to miss out on living, Alina."
Yesterday I felt like I had lost everything. I needed time.
"We're in Brazil. Did you ever think we'd end up here?" She looked up at the stars above us. "We worked so hard. We deserve to enjoy this moment."
I looked up too. She was right. I took a deep breath. It was time to start living. I'd never forgive myself if I let Chris ruin the most amazing week of my life.
Going For Gold - Chapter 17
Monday
Bryce
My hands were shaking as I clicked on Em's name in my phone.
"Hi!" Em said after just a few rings. "Are you calling me to tell me you won over that girl you're crushing on already?"
I put my face in my hand and exhaled. I just needed to hear her voice. I needed to know that she was okay.
"Bryce?" This time her voice sounded concerned.
I cleared my throat. "Yeah. It's me. Sorry, the reception here is pretty shoddy."
"Is everything okay?"
It will be."Yeah. You were right. I was calling to brag about my date."
Em laughed. "It went that well for you? What happened to the complication?"
"She was dating the biggest scum bag on Team USA. He cheated on her with this girl that used to bully her in school. He's a complete asshole."
"Wow. What a dick. So they're definitely done?"
"I think so."
"Well, it sounds like things just got a little less complicated. When's your next date?"
Less complicated? Yeah, right. Hearing Em's voice had calmed me down, but things were definitely still complicated. What the hell was I supposed to do when I got Rodrigo's first demand? What was he going to want me to do?
"Bryce?"
I ran my hand through my hair. "Sorry, I'm still here. I'm going to her game tomorrow."
"That's so cute."
I laughed. "So cute!" I said in a high pitched, valley girl voice.
