She raised her head, our lips meeting in a sensual kiss that could have easily led to more. But since we were standing in her parents’ kitchen, I wasn’t able to scoop her up in my arms and carry her into our bedroom for the make-up fuck our heated bodies all but cried out for.
“I told you once before I’m yours forever, right?”
She nodded, a beautiful smile playing on her lips.
“Now, let’s get home and spend the rest of the day and night having make-up sex we should have initiated about twenty-five seconds ago,Macy Cake.”
National Football LeagueOfficial Draft Invite
Dear Lucas,
Congratulations on your outstanding college football career. Your accomplishments at UCLA have made you one of the highest-ranked players in this year’s NFL Draft.
As a result, you and your family have the opportunity to join us at the draft on Thursday, April 25 at Nissan Stadium, Nashville. Many NFL players began their careers by being introduced live at the NFL draft.
The players who have been with us for the draft experience can tell you it was truly a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, especially for their families. It is an important way for fans to get to know the top new players coming into our league, and we plan other activities to ensure that the trip is worthwhile and memorable.
Seth Moya, our Vice President of Football Communications, will contact you to discuss the arrangements. We are committed to doing everything possible to make your trip to Nashville a wonderful experience for you and your family. We hope you will join us.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to seeing you in Nashville.
Sincerely,
Tony Adwell, NFL Commissioner
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NFL Draft Day Nashville, TENNESSEE
I felt like the girlfriend of a celebrity.
Red carpet events, meet and greets, paparazzi, not to mention a slew of microphone-wielding media, and that was just the first few hours.
We were treated like royalty, and I quickly realized how easy it was to get swept up in the life-of-a-star-athlete lifestyle.
“Oh, gosh. I need to pee again.” Sage held her hand to the lower half of her belly, a scowl the size of the Mississippi River all over her face. “Help me find a bathroom, Macy.”
We’d been enjoying events at the Draft Day Experience in downtown Nashville, hanging out while Lucas and AJ decided to step away from the party outside and hang out in their hotel room after taking photos and signing autographs. They were both anxious about the days ahead—Lucas a first-round pick and AJ a second-round pick.
It was Thursday, kick-off—pun highly intended—to the anticipated NFL Draft.
First-round picks always jumpstarted the events, and Lucas and his dad hoped he’d get snagged by one of the NFL’s finest teams. I prayed for the best outcome, my heart soaring over the life-enhancing possibilities. Undeniably one of the best quarterbacks in college football history, it was a no-brainer that Lucas joined the pros and thrived. He deserved it, and I was honored to be one of those sitting by his side through it all. The spat that had me running like a crybaby to my parents’ house ended up being the glue that made our relationship stronger, our love and respect for each other larger than life.
Downtown Nashville boomed, offering a free block-party-type event for all to hang out, listen to live music, eat, shop, and watch the draft live via one of the many jumbotrons. There were so many people in attendance, all trying to catch a glimpse of or receive an autograph from any or all of the prospective invited players, along with some big-name league players who stopped by.
“C’mon, there’s a bathroom over by the Give Me Your Taco food truck.”
“Ooh,” she moaned, a ravenous tongue swiping her lips. “This baby’s first word is going to be taco.”
Turned out, Sagewaspregnant and seemed to be quite taken by the idea of motherhood and marriage. AJ proposed at the doctor’s office with a ring he’d apparently been holding onto since their high school graduation. Chloe filmed the entire thing, posting the video to UCChat right after. It was the cutest grand gesture ever, the whole doctor’s office staff swooning.
“Can you grab me a taco while I go?” Sage batted her lashes, and of course, I caved. Besides, the smell of taco yumminess wafting in the air made my mouth water.
In line at the taco truck, I perused the schedule of the night’s events on the Draft Day Experience app. Food, mini concerts, team merchandise booths, all booming before the big event, set to begin at 8 p.m. I’d planned on snagging merchandise from some of Lucas’s favorite teams as souvenirs.
Two women around my age stood in front of me in line. They were gorgeous. Nice bodies. Perfect smiles. Brochures in hand, they were noticeably giddy over the list and photos of football players expected to attend the night’s invite-only televised event.
The dark-haired one went nuts over some player I’d never heard of.
