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I walk back to the car with Carter, unable to escape my feelings of disappointment that I couldn’t find a way to have real one-on-one time with Rori.
I’m beginning to think that I’m more than “intrigued” with Rori.
And I can’t let her find out.
CHAPTER 13
Rori
APRIL 13
RORI: How’s your day going? You still filming the commercial? It’s late here, there’s been crazy traffic where I’m practicing in Spain, and we went longer than normal at the courts.
NEW YEARS: Yeah, day two of the shoot. I’m on L.A. time anyway, so three hours earlier than Florida.
NEW YEARS: I wish it was three hours less though, it’s been so boring.
RORI: UGH, I’m sorry.
NEW YEARS: Everyone’s so serious out here. We’re more laid back on the East Coast.
NEW YEARS: They don’t appreciate my jokes.
RORI: HAHA, do I wantto know?
NEW YEARS: Probably not. Also I had to drink fifteen gallons of iced tea for the commercial. I don’t even like iced tea.
RORI: Iced tea – driving elite athletic performance across the world.
NEW YEARS: Exactly
APRIL 29
NEW YEARS: This article is insane, Rori. The ESPN.com feature?
NEW YEARS: The title? “Bringing American Tennis Back with A Roar”?
NEW YEARS: “She has the potential to be the breakout female athlete of the year—not only in tennis, but any sport.” Wow.
RORI: I can’t believe they put that out in the universe, there’s a ton of year left. I haven’t even made it to a Slam final.
RORI: I just want to focus on winning tennis matches.
NEW YEARS: Perfect answer for the press. Excellent mediatraining.
RORI:
May 9
RORI: OMG, you know how you were saying yesterday I should get a dog? Apparently my dad got a dog!
NEW YEARS: Awesome.
RORI: It’s kind of the best-case scenario right now, not going to lie.
NEW YEARS: Definitely. Get your fill when you’re home, but then your dad has to handle all the hard stuff.
RORI: I’m so excited.
