Page 146 of Reckless
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“Well, my time off went different than expected,” I start. “The rehab was fairly straightforward. I don’t think I’ll have any lasting effects to worry about, which is great. But the real highlight was getting to spend some quality time with my family.” I tip my chin toward the fence. “Got my baby girl and my future wife here with me tonight. They make this win extra special.”
The announcer chuckles and a collective chorus ofawwsounds from the audience, but my gaze stays locked on Winter.
She doesn’t roll her eyes at my showboating.
She winks at me.
“Anything you want to say to this future wife of yours tonight, Silva?”
I don’t need to think twice.
I hold the mic up to my lips and murmur, “Te vivo.”
It’s better than “I love you”.
It’s more accurate.
It’s us.
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Winter
Kip:I know I haven’t been there for you, but I want to change that. I want to help. Summer told me about Rob. Please let me put you in touch with my family lawyer. She’s the best.
Winter:Of course Summer did. Why do you have a family lawyer?
Kip:Have you not spoken to your mom?
Winter:Ha. Seriously? I stopped speaking to Marina the day she suggested I pass Vivi off as Rob’s. Did she not tell you?
Kip:Well, we’re not on speaking terms either. Asking for a divorce went over poorly.
Winter:You’re getting a
divorce?
Kip:Yes.
Winter:Finally.
Winter:And yeah, I’ll take that contact.
* * *
“Do you want me to throw these flowers out?”
Theo eyes the vase of red roses in the middle of the counter like he wants to pulverize them, not just throw them out.
“No. I’m keeping them.”
He scowls at me. He’s been in a bit of a funk since getting home. I know he planned to stay on the road between the two events, to immerse himself in the back-to-back weekend competitions.
But I told him I needed him, and he came back without batting an eyelash.
“For what reason?”
