Page 45 of The Brickwall and the Bombshell

“Stop,” I tell her, rolling my eyes. “The only thing you’ve ever said to me about Mack Granger is towatch out for that one,” I say, using my best Sophie impersonation.

“And I meant it,” she says, all joking aside. “But not in the way you assumed. I meant, watch out for that one, because the one who gets his attention, like really gets his attention, is going to be the last woman he’s ever with. I’ve seen the way he’s reacted to his best friends tying the knot and getting engaged. That man is itching to be tied down, he just doesn’t know how to go about it. I think you could be the game changer.”

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

MACK

Me

Hey, good morning. How’s everything going?

I’m not usedto texting a woman. Most of my text conversations are between me and the guys and they’re a lot more off-color. So, texting with Greer these last couple of days have been different, not bad, just different.

Also, when it takes her a while to text back, my mind immediately goes to worst case scenarios and I hate it.

Greer

Good morning. Everything is fine, just the same as the last time you asked.

I know she’s tired of me constantly checking in, but I can’t help it. I’ve already told her I’m invested now and there’s no going back for me.

Me

Sorry, but I have to ask. If I didn’t I wouldn’t be able to focus on the game and we both know how detrimental that could be to my performance.

Greer

And here we go with the guilt trip. *insert facepalm emoji*

Her sass comes through loud and clear in her text messages and I love it. It lets me know she really is doing okay. When she gets quiet and subdued, that’s when I worry.

Me

Are you and Soph watching the game tonight?

Greer

Wouldn’t miss it. Molly and Ryan conned Sophie into letting them watch the first few innings.

West Coast games are the worst. With the two-hour time difference, it makes for a late night—not just for us, but for our family and fans, as well.

Greer

Good luck tonight. Hope you and Ross kick some ass out there. Give me something good to report on. Have I mentioned how awkward it is doing live reporting at the gates of an empty stadium?

I laugh, remembering she told me that a couple days ago. When we’re on the road, she still goes to the stadium and films some shots. I kind of like knowing she’s still watching and fully-invested even when we’re on the road.

Me

Think you might get to travel for the playoffs?

Greer

Yeah, the production team agreed to send me to away games.

Me

You do realize we’ll have to play up the relationship if we’re in the same city, right? Maybe go on a date if we have an off day? The media would eat that shit up.

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