Losing Seven by T. A. Richards Neville

Author:T. A. Richards Neville [Neville, T. A. Richards]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-19T00:00:00+00:00

We strolled around Little Havana until after sunset, when we got in another Uber to Ocean Drive, a scene I was more familiar with.

“There’s more people wandering around the streets than in the bars. Doesn’t that seem weird to you?”

“It does now you’ve pointed it out.” I led Angel into one of the neon-lit bars, choosing a table under the canopy on the sidewalk. Flames ripped from heaters at the entrance and women danced on tables, shaking skin, feathers, and a lot of ass. The waitress took our drinks order and I took out my phone to show Angel the online magazine. “You see this yet?” I handed her the phone across the table.

She took it, lips parting in a smile as she looked at the images. Her fingertip slid across the screen. “How strange seeing myself like this. I’m not sure if I like it.”

“What’s not to like? You look hot, you nailed the question interview. Sports Illustrated is huge, and you’re on this month’s cover. You should be proud of yourself. I am.”

The light in her smile dimmed and she handed me back my phone. “I am proud,” she said, convincing no one. “Don’t think I’d like to make a habit of it, though. I admire how well you handle the fame and constantly having to put yourself out there. You make it look easy. I’d never have guessed how much work goes into one airbrushed picture. I’m exhausted just looking at these.”

“People are naturally going to be interested in you. Sooner or later, you’re going to be under this spotlight with me. You get that, right?”

“Of course I do, and I’d never publicly do anything to embarrass you or bring a bad name to the team. However, I’m drawing the line at reality TV. This is your gig, I’m happy watching from the stands.”

That wouldn’t last long. She’d get drawn into the football life whether she wanted it or not. I reigned in a smile and said, “But we can still release a song together?”

Angel’s gaze flew to mine, her lips twitching. Right then the drinks arrived, my beer and Angel’s martini. “I’m super disappointed Taj isn’t here. Kinda surprised, too. I mean, Miami isn’t the hockey capital or anything, but I could’ve really seen him on his skateboard out here on the beach.”

I wasn’t surprised Angel was disappointed. I shared the same feeling. “If they wanted to be here, they’d have been here. She wants me to like Gary, but what does she expect when she pulls shit like this? I paid for flights, brought home a puppy that was meant for my brother, and neither of them can be bothered to show.”

“I didn’t realize that was how you felt.”

I studied the rim of my beer. “I hate being that big brother who only exists in the distance. This shit will just get worse as more time passes, and I signed up for this life, I know that, but I skimmed over the part where I’d have to sacrifice a relationship with my little brother.

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