Page 115 of On Her Team
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Mila, happy birthday to you,” I sing on my own since my family refuses to sing if I am.
Mila jumps to stand on her chair and leans over. “Can I blow them out? Can I?” She doesn’t wait for an answer before blowing out her candles.
“My wish is coming true. I wished Gage became part of our family.”
I ruffle her hair. “You’re not supposed to tell anyone your wish.”
“Don’t care. I want Gage!”
“Works for me, little sis.” Gage winks at her.
“Cake!”
Mom cuts the cake into pieces making sure to give Mila the biggest one. She hands a plate to Gage and his phone rings.
He frowns. “Sorry.” He digs his phone out of his pocket and sighs at the display. “Sorry, it’s my manager. I need to take this.”
He stands and kisses my forehead before making his way out onto the deck to answer his phone.
Mom squeezes my hand. “You chose well. He’s perfect for you.”
I didn’t have a choice. Gage barreled into my life and I couldn’t stop myself from falling for him. But I am lucky he fits with my family and that they love him. I want to give Gage everything he desires – including a family of his own.
Chapter 33
I might need to call an audible.
Gage
Ishut the patio door closed behind me before answering the phone.
“Hey, Rob, what’s up?”
“When can you get home?”
“Uh. I’m still at training camp for another week.”
“I mean after training camp.”
I frown. I was planning to spend the short week I have off after training camp before reporting for regular season with Addy.
“You know my report date with the Seals.”
“Can you be here a few days early? I have some opportunities for you.”
“What kind of opportunities?”
He snorts. “Does it matter?”
Uh, yes, it does matter. I’m very selective about what sponsorships I accept and what charities I work with. He knows this.
“What opportunities?” I repeat my question.
“Your shoe and sock sponsor want you to star in their marketing campaign this year. They need you for photo shoots. It’s a big opportunity for you.”
Excitement fills me. It’s a huge opportunity. I’ve never starred in a campaign before. This could mean commercials in print and television. Both of which come with more compensation.
“When do they need me?”
