“Wow! That’s so good! Broncos was your first choice,” I congratulated him.
“Yeah, I’m so excited.”
But from his tone of voice, he didn’t seem excited.
So I asked him, “Why don’t you sound happy?”
“It’s just…I don’t want to leave my mom all alone. She isn’t feeling too well,” he explained.
Wow, that was heavy, I thought.
“Well, that’s tough,” I said sympathetically.
“Yeah,”
“Maybe you can play with some of the local teams?” I suggested.
“Yeah, I was considering that. Just…it’s hard to give up on a dream.”
“Yeah, I hope it all works out man,” I held out my hand to him.
“Yeah, me too” he replied as he shook my hand.
“Anyways, I’m off to see April. If you want to talk when I get back, let me know.”
“Will do.”
I hopped into my car and headed to her house. I called her and told her I was outside. She didn’t seem that excited on the phone when I called. I found that to be quite strange. Maybe it was the stress of school and studying getting to her.
She came downstairs and looked as lovely as ever. She seemed a bit nervous. I had never seen her like that before.
“Hey,” I said as I kissed her, “is everything okay?”
“Yeah, everything is okay,” she replied
I then told her about my trip. I told her how I met James and that training went well and that I had signed the contract and now I was an official member of the team.
“That’s…great,” she said hesitantly.
I asked her again, “Okay, April. What’s wrong?”
“You kissed another girl. Mark showed me a picture of it,” she answered.
I thought to myself, Picture? What picture?
“April, you wouldn’t happen to have a copy of the picture, do you?”
“I can get it.”
She scrolled through the newsfeed and there I was sitting there, unconscious with a girl on top of me.
“I don’t remember this happening. In fact, I don’t remember that much from that night. I had too much to drink and I passed out. I was the first one to pass out, which was kind of embarrassing. So much for a stellar first impression, huh? So this girl came up to me and sat on my lap and kissed me. I didn’t even know she did that. She is on the cheerleading team for the squad. Apparently I was so out of it, that they took prank photos of me while I was drunk.”
I then went through the team’s social feed and showed her all of the photos. Although she seemed relieved, I could still tell that something was wrong.
I could tell that she had something to say. It couldn’t be good news if she was taking so long for her to speak her mind.
“I believe you and I forgive you.”
I knew something was up. This would normally be the part where she tore me a new one. Instead, she was offering her forgiveness.
“April, what’s really going on?”
“After I saw the picture, I started crying. I couldn’t believe that you kissed another girl. Then Mark stayed back and comforted me and then…. we kissed.”
I couldn’t believe what I just heard. I was in a state of shock. How could she do this to me?
“Look, I am really sorry Nick. I didn’t mean for it to happen.”
She put her hand on my shoulder and I brushed it off.
“Nick, I am so sorry. Please let me explain.”
It really hurt me that she kissed someone else. And him of all people! I couldn’t stand Mark from the first time I met him and now, this! That’s probably why he showed her the picture of me anyways! He was just such a jerk! I don’t know why those two are friends.
April was trying to get me to stay so that we could talk things over, but I didn’t want to talk. I just wanted to be alone. I got into my car and sped off leaving a very guilty April in the distance.
I headed back to the apartment. Cindy and Mitch knew something was wrong.
“Nick, what happened?” Cindy asked me worriedly.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” I bit off.
As much as they wished I would talk about it, they decided to give me space.
“Also, I’m moving out,” I told them tersely
“Really? You got an apartment?” Mitch asked me. He was a bit puzzled since he knew I was leaving for New York soon enough.
“Yeah, I got a temporary apartment as a result of the contract I had just signed. So I’m going to head there in a few minutes.”
“Wow, okay good luck bro. Was nice having you as a roommate,” he commented.
“Yeah and I do hope you figure things out with your mom and football,” I offered in return.
“Yeah, I will.”
“Wow,” Cindy exclaimed, “Things didn’t go so well with April?”
“I really don’t want to talk about it,” I repeated what I said earlier
“Okay, be safe and don’t drive when you are tired. Stop off somewhere and get some rest if you have to,” she cautioned.
“I will. Thanks for having me as a guest,” I was so grateful to them both.
“No problem.”
I then went upstairs and packed my things. As soon as I had everything packed, I hopped into my car and started driving. It was a long drive. I had to make a few pit stops and stop at the gas station a few times before I made my way to the new apartment. I just wanted a fresh start. It bothered me that April did what she did. I had all these plans for us and I just didn’t know what to do.
I grabbed the keys out of my pocket and opened the door. It was small but an amazing apartment. It was fully furbished and had basic amenities like water and electricity and even Wi-Fi.
I got all of my things from the car and just sat on the couch. I was still in shock. I couldn’t believe that she would kiss him! She did seem like she was sorry and I know April is a good girl. It’s just that I wouldn’t expect her to do something like that. I didn’t have to go back, but I did just for her. I know she didn’t mean to kiss him. I just hope that after her exams, we can figure things out.
I sat there all alone in the apartment and tried to make sense of everything. Maybe it was karma for the way I had treated the other girls in my past. It bothered me too much. I couldn’t even enjoy being in a new city. I stared at the phone. I just wanted to hear her voice again. I wished I hadn’t left like that, but I had to. I just didn’t know what to say. As I lay on the couch, I hoped we could put this behind us and figure thing out.
April
Seeing Nick just walk away from me, made me feel so empty. I wished I hadn’t kissed Mark. I wished I could take back everything. I sat there trying to study. I hoped I could make everything right. I stared at the pages. I just wanted to fix the mess I had made with Nick. I hoped he could forgive me and that we can move past what had happened. I would be hurt too if I saw him kiss someone else. I understood how he felt. I was also upset when I saw that picture. I had needed someone to talk to.
I needed to see Mark since he would be the best person to help me. Although we kissed, he was always there for me. I really needed my best friend more than anything. No matter what happens between us, I knew that he would be honest with me.
I decided to go to his house and see if he could help me. When I got there, things seemed to be pretty quiet. Mark was a huge fan of music and I couldn’t help but to think that something was going on. I was getting closer to his gate when I saw him with one of the cheerleaders from the school! This one looked familiar. I then realized it was Nick’s girlfriend! They were kissing for quite some time until he pulled away and told her goodbye. She then left the house in her fancy car and sped down the road.
I was so shocked that I didn’t know he had seen me.
“April?” he asked tentatively.
I looked at him and then began to run.
“April, wait I can explain,” he hollered
I ran even faster d
own the street.
“April! Wait!”
I headed back home. There wasn’t anything to explain. He had lied to me. He told me that he loved me and yet he felt comfortable kissing other girls. As soon as I got back home, I started to cry. I couldn’t believe that he once again told me that he loved me, but ends up kissing Nick’s ex.
I didn’t even know how they met or why he was seeing her but from what Nick told me, he should be careful. Apparently, she could be quite manipulative and selfish. I sat there on the couch and I just didn’t know what to do. I really wanted to talk to someone.
My dad walked into the living room. “Honey, is everything okay?”
Dad looked at me while I sat on the couch.
“I don’t know,” I told him.
“What happened?” he asked
I raised my hands in a gesture of despair, “Things are just messy right now and I don’t know what to do.”
Dad offered to discuss it. “Well, you can talk to me about it.”
I then sat down and told him everything. I told him that I thought I had caught Nick kissing another girl but it was only a prank photo. I also told him that I went to Mark’s house to try to talk to him, but then I saw him with Nick’s ex.
Dejectedly, I said, “Dad I just don’t know what to do. Everything just seems so complicated.”
Dad sat there in silence for quite some time.
He said, “That’s a lot to take in.”
“Yeah, I know,” I said
“Well, I know Mark said that he loved you but he is also a guy and is allowed to date whoever he wants. I know it sounds like a stupid excuse, but maybe he was feeling lonely and just wanted someone to talk to.”
“Yeah, I get that but did it have to be Nick’s ex?” I whined.
“Well, they did have something in common.”
“Too soon, Dad,” I advised.
He laughed. “Sorry, was just trying to lighten the mood.”
“Yeah, I’m still not sure what to do.”
“Although what he did hurts, do you still want to be friends with Mark?” Dad asked.
“Yeah, I do. He’s my best friend.”
“Then be his friend and forgive him. For a long time, I knew Mark had feelings for you.”
“What?! How?” I asked with a puzzled look.
“It’s a guy thing. And even though he had strong feelings for you, he still sticks around because you mean something to him. Now you don’t have to talk about it with him right away, but don’t throw your friendship away over that incident. Just talk to him when you are ready.”
“Okay, thanks Dad.”
“With regards to Nick, I think you two have something special. As a dad, it made me extremely uncomfortable seeing you with him as you are still my little girl. I was also upset because I lost my job at his father’s company. I know that wasn’t his fault, but I wasn’t taking the news very well. Plus, I was drinking a lot. But then I saw the kind of man he was when he got me a job.
I knew he probably did it because he felt guilty for what his father had done, but also I think it was because he really cares for you. April, you know I am not a romantic kind of guy, but from what I know as a guy and watching other guys, Nick is different and he really loves you. Guys don’t go out of their way for a girl unless they really care. I didn’t think I would ever approve of anyone you were dating. I have high standards for you, April. At the end of the day, I just want you to be happy and if Nick makes you happy, then that’s okay with me.” My dad said with a sincere expression on his face.
I was relieved that Dad approved of me and Nick.
“Thanks, Dad. It means a lot to me that you approve of my relationship with Nick,” I thanked him with a hug.
“So I think you should go and talk to him,” he suggested.
“I want to, but I can’t. I have exams to study for and I really want to do well so that I can get that internship. I won’t be free until next month since exams start this week. Also, I don’t have enough money for a bus ticket since I can’t use my savings.”
“I think I have something that might help,” he said.
With a smile on his face, he then stepped out of the room. He then came back into the room with a box in his hand.
“Why does it have my name on it?” I inquired curiously.
“That’s because it is for you.”
Dad then opened the box and pulled out some mementos. I saw a picture of me when I was younger and some of my old baby toys. I then saw an envelope with my name on it.
“What’s all of this?” I was puzzled.
“So your mom liked to keep some of your old things so that when you got older, you would know who you were when you were younger.”
There were still a lot of things in the box. Dad held an envelope in his hand as I kept looking through the box.
“After she passed away, I realized that your mom left some money for you. She also left a note explaining that she wanted you to make good use of the money. She said that when you find something worth spending it on, to give it to you to help you out. Now, I was going to give you this money to help out with law school. But since you have been so financially responsible, I think you have that covered already. So you can use the money to buy a ticket to go and see Nick. I think he is worth the trip, since you love him too.”
I sat there and began to cry. I couldn’t believe that Dad was doing this.
“Thank you, Dad,” I sniffled.
I hugged him and I couldn’t stop crying.
“It’s okay sweetheart. Are you going to see him tomorrow though?”
“Yeah, I am,” I answered.
“Okay and tell him I said hi. I really hope you two work things out.” Dad said.
“Me too.”
I was about to leave the room when I turned around and asked him an important question.
“How did you know I was in love with him?” I questioned.
He then smiled at me and said, “It’s a Dad thing.”
Nick
I finally finished training with the team. We seemed to get along quite well and I felt like I was finally fitting in with the team. Although I was really pleased that everything was fine where my career was concerned, I couldn’t stop thinking about April. I missed her so much and living alone certainly didn’t help.
I had to find a way to fix things between us. I was tired of feeling lonely at nights. As soon as I got back from the field, I gave her a call. It had been too long since I heard her voice.
“Hi,” I said when she came on the line.
“Hi,” she responded.
“Been a while,” I commented.
She hesitated a moment before saying, “Not really. It’s just been a couple of days.”
“Well it feels like it,” I stated and then I paused. I knew what I had to say but didn’t know how to say it.
So I began by telling her, “Look, April. I’m sorry for everything. I shouldn’t have behaved like that and I am sorry. I should have had more control over my behavior at the party and not acted like a total idiot. Normally I don’t drink and things just got way out of hand at the party. I was trying to fit in with the new guys and I just wasn’t thinking. I will find some way to make it up to you. Also, I am sorry for just walking away from you. I should have stayed and talked with you. I was just in so much shock that I didn’t know what to do. I just had to leave and I know now that I should not have left. But I knew I had to get back quickly since they signed me. I should have stayed and worked things out.”
“It’s okay. I shouldn’t have kissed Mark anyway. I need you to know that I don’t like him at all. I just had a moment of weakness.”
I laughed, “Yeah I know what that’s like.” Then I continued, “So I want to make it up to you and….”
She said, “Oh, Okay. But, all you have to do is go to your apartment.”
I was concerned, “Why?”
“Just go home.”
What was April up to? What was wa
iting at home for me?
Out of curiosity, I decided to head home. I turned on the lights and looked around. There was nothing out of the ordinary around here. I then took off my jacket and hung it on the back of my chair. I then went upstairs and looked around. Nothing seemed strange until I made my way to the bedroom and got a pleasant surprise.
“April!” I said in surprise.
“Hi Nick.” April smiled at me from my bed.
I grinned at her. The sight of her in my bed was one I wanted to see every day. I knew she was completely naked under those sheets and she looked quite comfortable where she was. It was where she belonged.
“How did you get in?”
“Oh, I found the spare key,” she replied nonchalantly.
I shrugged it off. She was a smart girl after all.
“Hmmm…. How were you able to visit me?” I asked.
“Long story. I think we should talk less and act more,” she said invitingly.
She smiled at me playfully and hit the empty side of the bed.
I slowly began to take off my clothes.
“I couldn’t agree with you more,” I replied huskily.
I finally got into bed with her. She leaned over and kissed me. She had so much explaining to do, but it had been so long since I had her in my arms that I didn’t care how she got here. All that mattered was that she was here. I faced her and began to caress her face.
“I missed you so much, April.”
“I missed you too, Nick.”
I kissed her once again and she wrapped her legs around me. She leaned over and nipped my ear, which drove me crazy. I kissed her passionately and gently bit her bottom lip and kissed along her neck and down to her collarbone.
“Oh!” she moaned. It was the most heavenly sound. I then looked deeply into her eyes.
“Hold on tightly to me,” I instructed.
I entered her slowly and felt immediately like I had come home. She was so warm and inviting. I could feel her on me and that only increased the pleasure for the both of us. I knew she was enjoying it, by the constant moans and cries that came out of her. I grasped her hair and kissed her yet again as I pumped myself inside of her. Her moans were even louder.
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