LAUGH: A Contemporary Romance (DISSONANCE Series) by S. E. Green

Author:S. E. Green [Green, S. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-22T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Fixer Upper

Haddie

“Marcus, you should have seen him out there. Cap was incredible,” I say, tossing him a bottle of water before sitting on the couch. “He did the whole walking around with his hands on his hips thing with a clipboard tucked under his arm.”

I’m so relieved that Marcus didn’t cancel on me tonight. Granted, he was late showing up, but I overlooked it when he got inside and immediately curled up with an oversized crocheted blanket he brought along.

He lets out a soft chuckle as he opens up his drink and takes a sip. “I’m not sure walking around with a clipboard is what makes a coach great.”

I huff in indignation, ready to defend Beau until my dying breath. “He has a whistle!”

Now the ass is laughing outright, then chokes it back and nods solemnly. “You’re right, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize he was at whistling status. But honestly, I think it’s really badass that you got to experience that with him.”

Sighing, I lean back and stare up at the ceiling. “It was really neat. But truly Marcus, the way he encourages them is so wonderful. He’s definitely strict and pushes them pretty hard. But when someone is struggling, he takes the time to explain what he needs and alters the suggestions to work within their personal strengths. It goes beyond just understanding the rules of the game. I imagine he must be incredibly intuitive and quick thinking to page through all of his knowledge.”

Poking my thigh with his toe, he smiles at me. “I’m really happy for you, Harry.”

Blushing, I twist the bottom of my shirt as his words lift me up. “Thanks,” I whisper. “I’m really happy for me, too.”

“Have you heard from your dad yet?” Marcus asks after we’re quiet for a moment.

I deflate at his question. “No. I think he’s really pissed at me this time. I did get one of those passive aggressive text messages from Deborah, though.”

Marcus’s eyebrow rises slightly, and he holds out his hand. “Gimme. I want to read it.”

With a quiet laugh, I unlock my phone and hand it over. “It’s extra special this time,” I warn.

“Oooooh, filled with gaslighting and everything?”

“You know it,” I tease with a wink.

I have the entire thing memorized and I recite it to myself as I watch Marcus scan his eyes back and forth across my screen.

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