Counter Play: A Sports Novella (Players Book 2) by Stella Marie Alden

Author:Stella Marie Alden [Alden, Stella Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-06-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

When I see the naked picture of CJ and his supposed fiancé posted on my Facebook page, I should be surprised. Instead, I feel like I’m an actress in my very own Lifetime movie. Knowing I should feel more anger and not detached, I call my therapist and schedule an appointment for noon.

The new girl in the rehab center says she’ll cover my clients. That way, if I take a cab, I should make it back by early afternoon. That settled, I get dressed and head down the hill with a coffee to go. My first client is a lady with a herniated disc and the second is a teen recovering from meniscus surgery.

At lunchtime, I have to take the subway into Manhattan because it’s raining cats and dogs and all the cabs are filled.

Dr. Kendall opens her office door to greet me as soft music plays in the background. Then I sit in my favorite comfy chair, grabbing the nearby teddy that’s meant for kids. Whatever. That bear has been my best friend during many long hours trying to figure out my screwed-up life.

I glance up at the speakers. “What happened to the beach sounds?”

Dr. Kendall smiles. “You said you didn’t care for that particular loop.”

“It’s grown on me, a lot like you.” I return her smile and sink back, bear to chest.

“I like you, too.” She lowers her reading glasses, turns on the recorder, and settles into back into her chair. “So, what’s up with the extra visit?”

I’ve been seeing Casey Kendall once a week since late last summer and this is the first time I’ve asked for an extra session. “It’s CJ. He’s been cheating on me with his ex.”

I go on to explain everything I’ve seen and heard for the last few days, leaving nothing out. When I finally pause to blow my nose, she frowns, tapping her pencil on her notepad.

“Sounds pretty bad…”

“Right?” Mr. Bear nods in agreement.

“But…Maybe you should talk to him about it.”

If I had a dime for every one of my doctor’s buts, I’d be rich. “Are you serious? She was naked. In his bed!”

“I’m not saying don’t break up with him, I’m just saying to give it some thought before you act.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Think before acting. Think, then feel. Feel then think. Shit. Shit. Shit. Sometimes I really hate therapy and I hate her.

Not really.

In truth, I’m pretty lucky that I found her and that she’s helped me get my act together. I’ve read that a lot of women abused as young kids are a hellova lot more screwed up than me.

She glances at her watch, signaling our time is about up. “Do you know what you’re going to do?”

I give her a half-hearted smile. “Think and then act?”

After confirming the time of our regular session, she gives me a hug, and then walks me to the door. “Everything’s going to turn out fine.”

I have no idea what to do about CJ. I love him so much that a

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