That settled, I let myself feel how weird it is not to tell her thefulltruth. And not to talk with her about the latest developments with Rawley.
Because Mom isn’t getting thoseotherdetails either, even though she’s the only one who knows about our arrangement.
But I keep my mouth shut with Sarah. Every person we tell has to carry the burden of keeping the secret to themselves, and there’s no reason to put that on her.
“YAY! It’ll be fun. Malcolm’s so busy in the summer too, so it’ll be nice to have company.”
Soon, we head to an early team dinner (normal for us, with the time change), and I clear my mind of all my personal drama.
Time to win some more games.
THATNIGHT
AVERY: Hi! All is well, landed in AZ. Sorry I didn’t write earlier, I didn’t want to bug you.
RAWLEY: Bug away
AVERY: Everything was fine at the house. Gonna crash with Sarah when I’m back.
RAWLEY: Nice.
AVERY: Also Aiden came through with a big proposal from SkyHigh!
RAWLEY: Awesome
AVERY: $15M, 5 years.
RAWLEY: That’s what I’m talking about.
AVERY: What did you end up doing today?
RAWLEY: Just a workout and brotherly bonding.
AVERY: Doesn’t sound bad.
RAWLEY: Got some family news too but it’s better to tell you when you’re here.
AVERY: Mysterious…
RAWLEY: Just too much to text . It can wait till we’re together next.
RAWLEY: Like that other conversation
AVERY: You had to go there.
RAWLEY: I’m just looking forward to it.
AVERY: Good night, ROOK.
RAWLEY:
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RAWLEY
Iplan to fill today—the day after the one when Avery kissed me—with playbook study.
Yes, apparently I’m going to make the kiss a time marker.
