AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“I’m sorry, Chelsea.” I give her my honest apology, because I didn’t want to split our house and turn on her. She left me no choice.
Jocelyn hits her podium like she’s a judge pounding a gavel to quiet the room. “It is now time for the vote.”
I didn’t even get a chance to finish my closing statement about why I’d be a good president, but I don’t think I need it.
This is one more weight lifted off my shoulders. I’ve been stressing over this night for over a week, because Chelsea has been putting it off with the same excuses. But now I can finally breathe.
And when I close my eyes to take it all in, I only see one man. I can’t wait to see him. No matter if I win or lose, I have him. It’ll either be a celebration or a commiseration, but Luca will be there.
My spine stiffens with a shiver at my thoughts. I have no idea where that came from but I have to stuff those thoughts down as far as they can go.
Luca is nothing more than a fuck buddy.
He’s become somewhat of a friend, but I shouldn’t be feeling the relief I feel at knowing he’ll be there for me. When push comes to shove, he won’t always be there. I can’t let myself rely on him or anyone.
It’s always been me and only me. Ever since my mom passed away, the only person I can truly rely on to always be there is myself. And I can’t forget that.
I will celebrate with Luca because he’s good at giving me all the pleasure I need, but I won’t let myself feel anything more.
They brought the basket of votes up to Jocelyn, and she began counting each one.
My heart was racing with anticipation. The realization of how badly I want this hit me like a ton of bricks. I thought adding more responsibility and being president would feel like a burden. I hated the idea of being in the spotlight and being some kind of role model to these girls, but in a way, I already have been.
I glance over at Chelsea and she gives me a soft genuine smile.
After everything, we’ll still be sisters in the same sorority with the same goal in mind, to guide and lead our house to be the best versions of ourselves.
Chapter 25
Luca
I am on fire tonight.
Playing the best game of my life and it has nothing to do with spending hours on the ice practicing early today. It’s Kandace.
For two weeks, we’ve been together almost every night. I’m taking as much as I can get of her. I’m living in every moment.
We don’t have much more time until the end of the semester. Her bullshit end date. It’s bullshit, because she pursues me way more than I reach out to her.
I’m gradually breaking down all her walls. If only I could get her to cuddle with me. She kicks me out as soon as we’re done.
But that’s ok. It won’t be like that forever. There’s only so much of me she can resist before she’s looking for more.
Coach Renan calls for a line change and I jump out onto the ice. Alex barrels down quickly past me after the puck and I hang back on the blue line at the top of the zone, preparing to keep it in.
We’re on the power play, forty more seconds with uneven strength in our favor.
Alex passes to Finn. Finn doesn’t have a clear shot and passes it back to Gentry. Gentry shoots, but it’s deflected back to me. I keep the puck from getting out and pass it down to Alex.
He shoots, and it looks good, but the goalie was able to tip it back. There’s a scramble for the puck in front of the net and I hang back. Waiting for it to get out in their attempt to clear the zone. It’s not getting past me.
Nothing can get past me.
Not when I’m this fired up. My eyes are laser sharp. My skates are quick and my stick is controlled. This puck isn’t going anywhere, but in that net.
They’re still scrambling when I see it come loose. Right behind our opponents skate with no one from our side to pick it up.
It’s risky to move now and chance them getting to it quicker than I can. I’ll compromise my position and risk not being able to block the puck from getting out with our opponent controlling it. It’s a risk, but I’m taking it.
