Trouble With the Curve (Learning Curve) (Volume 2) by Felicia Lynn

Author:Felicia Lynn [Lynn, Felicia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-02-07T08:00:00+00:00

“HEADS-UP, TYLER. WE’RE thirty minutes to start. I have reserved the seating on either side of you, as well as the row directly behind you. Just let me know who you want sitting where and I’ll handle it,” Scott tells me.

I scan the room, noticing the crowds around the bar are thicker than before I made my temporary escape. The camera crew is in position and already working. I’m not sure if they’re filming already or if they’re just testing angles.

My friends were confident I’d cancel having the production team film me during the draft even after I’d reluctantly agreed. Honestly, if I’d thought I could’ve gotten away with that, I would’ve. I didn’t want any part of the big charade the network envisioned when Scott brought it up. Other than when I’m on the mound pitching, being the center of attention is not really my style. But the way Scott explained it was that I wasn’t really in a position to say no. Apparently, the network needs the live feeds of the top draft prospects for ratings, and the publicity benefits the MLB organization as well as a team if I am selected. Rejecting the cameras would have essentially been a slap in the face to the organization and made me look like a giant asshole. Like I did not want to be a team player before I was even signed.

Charlie planned this little surprise party, which was never much of a secret to me. I knew what she was up to almost immediately and initially wanted to shut it down, but she was so excited about it and thought I deserved the attention and recognition. I didn’t. The only person I need is Charlie, but I went along with it and pretended to be oblivious. Thankfully, I successfully played it off, and now, here we are.

If I am selected tonight, I’ll celebrate surrounded by friends, just as my girl wanted. Scott’s the only person who knew I was aware of this not-so-surprise party and public draft viewing, but he was not disappointed with the idea. As my future agent, if all goes well, he was in full support of this kind of publicity. It’s worth its weight in gold in this industry, but that doesn’t make me have to like it any more. I’m really trying to pretend I give more of a shit about this business part of the job when, in reality, I don’t. I just want to marry my girl and play ball.

Scott steps closer to me, making it clear he has something to tell me that he doesn’t want the others to overhear, so I turn and nonchalantly tilt my head to assist. “The restaurant is at max capacity next door, and an even larger crowd is forming in the parking lot outside. Apparently, word about this function has spread. It’s a big deal for a small hometown to have their hero make national news and headlines. But just so you’re aware, the press is out there too, and I don’t think I need to mention who it is.

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