[Bellevue Bullies 01.0] Boarded by Love by Toni Aleo

Author:Toni Aleo [Aleo, Toni]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B00MQ1DTKY
Barnesnoble: B00MQ1DTKY
Publisher: Toni Aleo
Published: 2014-09-06T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

Jude

After parking my bike beside Jayden’s car, I hop off it and head inside. Before I can get to the door though, my phone rings. Pulling it out, I see that it’s my agent, Ralph.

Answering it, I say, “Hello?”

“Hey, buddy! How’s it going?”

I drop down on the steps and brace my elbow on my knees as I say, “Good, thanks. You? How’re the kids? Your wife?”

“I’m breathing, wife and kiddos are good. Thanks for asking,” he says, and I can hear the smile in his voice.

I’ve known Ralph as long as I can remember. He and my dad played hockey together when they were younger. He’s in his late forties and just started a family a couple of years ago. Said life was too hectic to bring a family into, and my dad was always so jealous of him. He would always say that Ralph was living the life, traveling all over the world, not giving a damn about anyone. I don’t know what changed, but now, Ralph seems like a different person, a little happier. While I feel that Ralph’s family is a blessing and something that was good for him, I think that to my dad, we’re a burden. I hate that I feel like that. I should know my dad loves me, but sometimes I don’t think he does.

“So the reason why I’m calling, bud, is that we have four teams that want to meet with you throughout the season. The Kings, Hawks, Rangers, and Lightning.”

“Good teams,” I say even though the Wings aren’t on the list. I really wanted the Wings, but I still have plenty of time to make them bite and consider me. I’d be an asset. I know that.

“Real good teams, especially since the Kings just traded one of their top players for a first-round pick. If the draft goes the way it should, you’ll go first, I think, or at least, I hope.”

“Sounds great to me.”

“Me too. So main thing, stay healthy, focus, and kick some ass, kid. The NHL is right there, waiting for you. Only nine months till we’re there.”

“I’m ready.”

“I know you are, and so am I. Then I’ll get Jayden and Jace in there and have all the Sinclair boys kicking some NHL ass. I’m hoping maybe we’ll get some bites and I can throw Jayden in this year, but I won’t unless I’m confident. We’ll see.”

I nod, excited for my and my brothers’ futures. We are going to rock the NHL. “Awesome. I’m excited.”

“Good, that’s what I want to hear. All right, bud, like I said, keeping kicking ass, please God stay healthy, and just do you. Be amazing.”

“Will do, thanks for calling.”

“Anytime, bud. I’ll see you Friday. Me and the family will be there for opening night.”

I smile. “See you then.”

Leaning on my elbows, I hang up and let out a long breath. This is good. The teams are good. Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, or Tampa. They are far from home but doable. I can do this.

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