Page 43 of Scoring Chance

“For what?”

“Their assistant trainer left for another opportunity, so their manager called. The guys you worked with recommended you by name so they want to know if you’d be willing to work their games.”

That was too much information at once. “The team trainer wants me to be his assistant?”

“Just at home games. They have a plan for their practices and away games.”

“Are you serious?”

Her facade finally cracked and she beamed back at me. “This is a huge opportunity for you, Amelia. You really made an impression with the players. They liked working with you, and they trust you. What do you think?”

I began nodding before I could think of a response. “Of course. Thank you!”

“Don’t thank me. You did that on your own.”

My hands were shaking in my lap. This was better than I could have ever dreamed. Working with an NBA team was the experience I needed to kick start my career. “Is it okay with you and the clinic?”

She smiled gently. “Yeah, we already approved. Since they only have two or three home games a week when they’re here it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. You’ll leave here early to get there in time for warm ups.”

I was still in shock, but agreed. “Thank you, Madi.”

“Your first game is tonight so get to work.” She winked and stood up. We walked out of her office together and headed back to the front desk where we each picked up our first clipboards of the day.

The next several hours passed in a blur. I manage to get through my clients without messing up treatments. Madi found me as I was putting my last file away.

“Are you ready?”

“Honestly? I’m not sure.”

She laughed and walked with me to the front doors. “You’ll be great. You learned everything you need to know. Just stay focused on each task, and don’t let those flirts get in your head.”

I raised an eyebrow in question.

“I worked with a few of them when I first got here. One of them, Chris, was determined to set me up with someone from the team. He didn’t want me to date a hockey player.”

I laughed and shook my head. “No way.”

She smirked. “He’s still on the team. Tell him I said hi, but don’t let him talk you into a date with anyone.”

“Yeah right.”

“I almost feel bad sending you to the wolves. They’re going to love having you on their turf. Maybe don’t mention you’re dating a player though.”

“Madi! I’m not dating anyone.”

She gave me a disbelieving look. “Oh yeah? Does Derrek know that?”

I groaned and looked around. At least the lobby was empty so no one could overhear this. “We’re friends.”

“That’s not what Erik told me.”

I narrowed my eyes. “What did he tell you?”

“That you kissed Derrek last night in front of the guys.”

“It was on the cheek.”

She grinned with an evil glint in her eyes. “You can live in the land of denial all you want, but everyone can see there’s something between you too.”