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As if reading her mind Eva wiped her hands on her apron and said, “Don’t worry. Your hot, somewhat secret kisses, are safe with me.”
“I had to reassure him things would be okay. A picture of us is out on the internet and he’s worried.”
Eva nodded. “Yeah. That one’s getting some mileage.”
Baylee stepped closer and stood across the island from her friend. “You knew? Why didn’t you show me or tell me about it?”
“I didn’t really see it until today and things got really busy around here. I didn’t just want to dump it on you in the midst of a crowd.”
Baylee nodded. That was fair. She couldn’t blame Eva for waiting. In fact, she was glad she did. Having Kate tell her was better and she was grateful Drew had come by to see her. She couldn’t care less what the world thought, only Drew.
“You do understand what this will be like, don’t you?”
“I’m beginning to see…”
“No. I mean. Not just you. People think social media gives them the right to say whatever they want, post whatever they want, without thinking about consequences.”
“What are you saying?”
Eva took her phone from the pocket of her apron and moved around to Baylee’s side of the island. “Look. This is our Instagram account for the bakery. I started following Drew when you two got hot and heavy…”
“Eva!”
“Admit it. I just saw proof. But that’s not the point. Focus here.” Baylee frowned but looked again at Eva’s phone. “See. He posts pics of him at games, signing autographs, etc. I’m sure his assistant or publicist does most of it for him, but look at the comments.”
Eva handed Baylee the phone so she could see it better. She scrolled through the comments, horrified. Some were nice, but many were either women asking to date him or do other things that shouldn’t be talked about in public, or it was people spewing things like “You should just quit. Your arm is done.” Or “You’re a has-been. Your days are over. Get the net.”
She looked at Eva, her mouth open and eyes wide. “How could anyone be so cruel? Or… forward?” She handed Eva the phone, not wanting to be anywhere near such vitriol.
Eva shrugged. “It’s just how it is now.” She dropped her phone back into her pocket. “Like I said. People hide behind their computer screens or phones and think they can say whatever they want. They think they know Drew because they see his pictures, etc.”
Baylee’s head spun. She had no idea how Drew dealt with this. No wonder he was struggling mentally to get back in the game. Not only did he have to battle his own demons, he had the world’s opinions harping in his ear as well.
Eva patted her arm. “I really think it will be okay, Baylee. He’s a good guy. It doesn’t take much to see that. You two are cute together. You’ll be fine.” She headed back to her side of the island to finish rolling the dough.
Baylee went in her office, closed the door and sat at her desk. A part of her loved Drew even more now. Seeing what he handled on a daily basis and still working hard to get back in the game.
She took a deep breath and let it out. Eva was right. They would make it. Whatever curve ball life threw at them she was ready to hit it.
