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I couldn't do this again.
SIXTY-EIGHT
ADDISON
"I can't believe you let me sleep all morning," I muttered, sliding into the stool and dropping my things on the granite countertop of the kitchen island. "We were supposed to do our first live during your morning workout."
"You snooze, you lose." Maddox chuckled, shrugging his bare shoulders. He knew exactly what he'd done. I gave him the tentative schedule before we left last night. My gaze flicked past him to where it hung on the fridge.
"What's the plan for tonight?"
"Rice is throwing a pregame party tonight at his place," Maddox said. "I have to make an appearance. They know you're coming with me. You can ask for pictures but no video, and make sure you clarify any conversation that will be on the record."
"Deal." I flipped open my iPad and set up my area to work. "Since we missed the first live this morning. I'm sending out a tweet to my followers that I will go live in an hour with a huge surprise. Is that good for you?"
"Yeah," he groaned, flipping a dish towel over his shoulder. He placed his palms flat on the countertop across from me, and I fought the urge to let my gaze rake down his naked torso. "I don't know why we have to go live."
"Trust me." I smiled, clicking away on my keyboard. "It won't be that bad. It can be fun interacting with your fans." He cocked a grin at me. "We'll set up outside on your patio. It's beautiful out there."
It took us every bit of an hour to set up outside and prep Maddox for the process.
"You ready?" I smiled at Maddox, who stood in front of me and behind the camera. He nodded, and I let my gaze rake over his naked torso. I started to tell him he might want to put on a shirt but then decided that shirtless was in the show's best interest.
I hit the button, and the screen filled with Maddox's patio with the beautiful ocean view.
I waited a few minutes with nothing in view of the camera except the beautiful scenery. After five full minutes, I stepped into view, sinking into the chair.
1.2k watching... That was fast.
"Hey guys," I smiled. "It's Addison, and I know some of you have noticed that I've been MIA for a few days. I've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you guys a huge surprise."
1.5k watching...
My gaze flicked over the top of my iPad to Maddox, whose eyes were locked on me, watching me work.
"Okay, so are you guys ready?" I asked the screen, but I was mostly talking to Maddox. "For the next six weeks, I will be working side-by-side with everyone's favorite baller, Maddox Parker."
2.0k watching...
I typed in the hashtag #maddoxparker and hit enter.
"Maddox Parker has agreed to a six-week exclusive into his personal life. BBN Sports Gossip will be there for everything and report it back to you."
3.2k watching...
"He will be answering your questions live starting today." I smiled. "So, how about we get Maddox out here?"
Maddox stepped into view of the camera, sinking into the seat beside me.
3.8k watching...
"What's up?" Maddox smiled for the camera.
"Okay, guys," I said. "If you're not following me on all my socials, make sure you do that now so you don't miss any of Maddox's live interviews. We'll tour his house tomorrow before leaving for the game in Detroit."
4.5k watching...Holy shit! It's working.
"How about we have Maddox answer a few questions?" Leaning forward, I scrolled through the feed.
