Code of Conduct by Cheyenne Blue

Author:Cheyenne Blue
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ylva Publishing
Published: 2018-03-19T16:00:00+00:00

“No!” Michi’s shout of dismay echoed as her return went long. On the other side of the court, their opponents whooped and hugged.

Viva turned to Michi. “It happens.” She hugged Michi around her shoulders, pretending to bounce her racquet off Michi’s pink head.

Together they walked to the net and exchanged brief hugs and congratulations with their opponents.

It wasn’t a bad loss; she and Michi had fallen easily into their partnership once more but were outplayed by their second-ranked opponents.

“Keep smiling,” Michi muttered, as they packed their sports bags. “There are about a bazillion cameras focussed on you.”

“This month yes; next month, I’m history.” She straightened and waved to the crowd, and she and Michi exited.

The corridors surrounding centre court were busy with players, officials, and event management staff going about their business.

“I need water, a shower, and food in that order.” Michi grimaced and glanced down at her damp top, pulling it away from her skin. With her head down, she nearly walked straight into a player coming the other direction.

Viva grabbed Michi’s arm and pulled her to one side as Alina swept past. She wore a jacket, even though the day was hot, and her customary headphones. She didn’t acknowledge them.

Michi watched her pass. “There goes the next Australian Open champion, if the word on the street is correct.”

“Since when have you listened to the word on the street? Besides, according to the Aussie press, I’m the next Aussie Open champion.”

“Ha!” Michi glanced around to make sure no one was in earshot. “Even you don’t believe that.”

“I don’t.” Viva smiled ruefully. “Much as I would love it, my chances are Buckley’s and none. Alina will win or Angie. Maybe you, if you stop fooling around with your husband and eat your greens!”

“What do you know about the fooling around?”

“The spare bedroom in my apartment adjoins my room. I hear you both—”

Michi’s eyes opened wide. “Nothing to hear. No sex until after the tournament. Then there’s a slim window of opportunity until the next one starts.”

“I was about to say I hear you laughing.” Viva dug her elbow into Michi’s side and smirked. “What did you think I was going to say?”

“Never mind.” Michi shut her mouth with a snap.

They turned a corner, and Viva’s laughter dried.

Gabriela walked towards them, her leather umpire’s bag hanging from her shoulder. She walked purposefully, eyes front, the walk of someone who had to be somewhere.

Viva’s steps slowed. It was a chance meeting, Gabriela could hardly cut her dead in a crowded corridor. Maybe this was a chance to show she could be polite and friendly and no more.

“Come on, draggy ass.” Michi grabbed her arm. “Oh.” She took a discreet step away and pretended an interest in the photos of past tournament winners on the wall.

Viva halted. Gabriela was in front of her, about to walk past. Her tongue stuck to the roof of her mouth, and she couldn’t think of a thing to say. The corridor wasn’t that wide, and Gabriela slowed.

“Hi, Gabriela.

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