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I had spent my entire eighteen years hiding my body, only for him and his friends to decide they had a right to show it to everyone. Even if, in the end, he couldn't go through with it, I still had trust issues with all men now because of that one stupid high school bet…well, and a college football coach who lied to me our entire relationship.
Clearing my throat, I decided to brush it off with humor.
Addison: Are you trying to sext me?
Maddox: Absolutely. Is it working?
Addison: Aren't you out with your friends celebrating?
Maddox: Yes, but all I can think about is you.
Addison: Well, keep thinking, buddy. I'll see you tomorrow.
Maddox: Good night, Addison.
Things were good with us. He made me feel things no one else could, but whenever the past came back to haunt me, everything got more complicated, and I couldn't help but wonder if that would ever go away. Would I ever truly be able to trust him again?
FIFTY-FIVE
ADDISON
"Congratulations to everyone who passed." Mr. Webster smiled. "This is officially your last class. I wish you all the luck in your future."
That was it. My final class was over.
Pushing out of my seat, I collected my things, shoving them in my bag.
"Hey, Addison," Mr. Webster, my professor, called from the front of the classroom. My gaze flashed up to see the middle-aged man with greying hair. "Can you hang back for a minute?" My eyes narrowed as confusion twisted my face. Today was the last day of my finals. I wouldn't actually graduate until the end of Spring, but I was officially done with classes. Mr. Webster had never asked me to stay after class before, and it made it weirder because I was done, but I tossed my bag over my shoulder and made my way to the front of the classroom.
"What's up?" I asked when I reached the front of the room, offering a polite smile.
"A friend of mine contacted me the other day because BBN is looking for an intern in their sports department," he smiled as excitement flickered in his grey eyes. BBN was one of the largest sports broadcasting companies in the industry. Unfortunately, it was also an industry that only offered internships to two students from around the country every year. "I would like to drop your name for the position."
"Omigod," I squealed, jumping up and nearly dropping everything. "Seriously?" An opportunity like that could open the door for my future career.
"Yes." He chuckled. "You are the only student I have this year with an interest in the sports side of journalism, and you have such an amazing future ahead of you. I think you would be amazing for the position. So, are you interested?"
"Yes!" I didn't even hesitate. An opportunity like this might never come again. There was no way I could pass this up.
"Great." He smiled. "Because I dropped your name two weeks ago, they are interested. "It's a sixteen-week internship, so you'll be back to walk with your class for graduation if you want." I nodded, unable to speak. "I don't need to tell you that this could lead to a full-time job after you finish the sixteen weeks, do I?" I shook my head. He didn't need to tell me.
"Where is the internship?"
"New York City." He smiled, shuffling a stack of papers on his desk. "Is that a problem?"
"No," I snapped. "It's just my job at the tutoring center."
"Well, you won't be able to give them two weeks." He sighed. "But I'm sure they will understand. If you want, I can speak to your boss and let her know what's going on. This is an amazing opportunity, and it's paid, so you won't have to worry about trying to support yourself too." Wow, a paid internship was almost unheard of. "They will also provide housing during the internship. This could be your last opportunity this year."
I nodded. "When do I leave?"
"Make your arrangements. You'll fly out on Monday. Jennifer Peterson will email you all the information you'll need."
That was three days from now.
I'd promised Maddox I'd be here until the end of the season, and he still had one game left—a game I'd promised I'd be at. But I couldn't pass up this opportunity, not even for Maddox. This would help me graduate and give me that foot in the door I needed to get a job.
I knew what I had to do; all I could do was hope that Maddox understood.
