Page 46 of The Wildest One

I swear, the universe is doing everything in its power to keep us apart.

Beck

Jolie … I’m sure you know we’re coming there in a few weeks to play Boston.

Me

Yep, I know. I can’t even believe I’m about to type these words.

Beck

You’re going to be out of town, aren’t you?

Me

I’m heading to Lake Como with my fam for Christmas. I was going to text you soon and tell you. It’s just, at this point, I kinda can’t believe we’re missing each other AGAIN.

Do you know what next week is?

Beck

No.

Me

The one-year anniversary of us meeting.

Beck

One year? No shit.

Me

It’s a crime that I haven’t seen you since. Those three nights, Beck—I think about them. A lot.

Beck

Me too.

Me

That was such a tough loss. You guys were SO close to winning the conference finals. I can’t believe it came down to a sudden-death match during overtime. I hope you know that even though you didn’t get the win, you guys had the most incredible season. Be proud of yourself, Beck. I’m certainly proud of you.

Beck

I appreciate you.

Congrats on finishing your junior year. I’m assuming you’re about done with finals?

Me

Almost, yes, and then it’s another summer packed full of work with a few trips to the Cape thrown in, LOL.

Beck

It’s your last one before your life becomes all work. Enjoy it.

Me