Trusting Again by Lo'Ren A Mayler

Author:Lo'Ren A Mayler
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Millerism Studios LLC
Published: 2020-01-29T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Nikki was running a scrimmage with the girls. Connie needed more live experience. Pitching to a catcher would not get her used to the mound. Madison was on the sidelines keeping score and watching Connie. Nikki sat her down before practice today to go over her new responsibilities. She was more than a team manager. Her job was to instruct Connie. Help her pitch at a level she had yet to achieve. Madison was observing, instructing and reporting Connie’s progress to Nikki. Madison would give suggestions on how to quickly advance her skill. She was a “mini” coach. Almost like the team’s personal pitching coach. She could give Connie her undivided attention and would be able to catch a mistake faster. Prevent problems from getting bigger by addressing it sooner. Nikki was hoping that having a peer coach would also assist Connie with her nervousness.

Nikki had not heard from Mia since the text this afternoon. The girls finished up and headed to the locker room. Nikki hadn’t wanted practice to end. The players were working hard, but they were also having fun. Madison joined in and cheered on her teammates. It was nice to see them all smiling after the accident. Unfortunately, it couldn’t go on forever and there was no more avoiding Sam. Nikki stayed back as usual to make sure the field was cleaned up and spoke to Madison about her assessment. By the time Nikki made it into the office, Sam was finishing up her shower. She stepped out fully dressed and toweling her hair. Nikki started picking up the bases and equipment, moving it all into the small room.

“I don’t know how you do that every day. All of the equipment is covered in mud. If you didn’t put it in there, I would wait for my shower and just have the girls put the equipment straight into the bathroom when they drop it off.”

You have to tell her. No small talk.

“Sam can you come sit for a minute?”

“Sure, what’s on your mind?”

Nikki took a deep breath and exhaled. Waiting until Sam was seated to begin, “I would like to talk… about us.”

Sam gushed, “Oh, Nikki, I thought you would never…”

Nikki held up her hand, ceasing Sam’s heartfelt misguided ramblings, “Sam, this has to stop.”

Nikki saw the change in Sam’s demeanor instantly. One second she was ready to jump into Nikki’s arms and the next she was avoiding eye contact.

“I don’t know what you mean?”

Nikki braced herself, “Sam you have to stop hitting on me and saying inappropriate things. You have to stop telling people we are together. It has to stop. We are coworkers that is all. I don’t want more.”

She refused to break eye contact. Nikki didn’t want Sam to misunderstand her in any way. She had to be firm and stand her ground, no matter what. Please don’t cry.

“Nikki I don’t know what you’re talking about. I thought we were able to joke around. Who thought we were together? Are you sure

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