Page 6 of Leave It On The Field (Grand Slam 3)
I watch him leave, then turn back to Joe. “How many games do you think I’ll get?”
“More than one, less than five,” he says. “You’re Seb Miller so the league’s going to give you a break, but you know they have to suspend you. You can’t be doing shit like that.”
“I know,” I say, looking at the ceiling, “but how would you feel if that were Darcy? Some guy grabbing her ass. Tell me you wouldn’t kill him.”
“Oh, he would definitely lose a hand at least, but I’m not Seb Miller. No one cares what I do.”
“So because I’m famous I can’t protect my wife?” I throw my towel across the room. “I mean, I’ve been pretty tolerant so far. People yell at her. They post horrible stuff about her on social media. She didn’t sign up for this. I’ve tried to let it roll off, but touching her is different. I’m not going to let her get assaulted.”
He sits down in the chair next to me. “Sophie’s tough. She can handle it.”
“I know she’s tough. She handles all of this way better than I do, but everyone has a breaking point. I can tell it’s starting to get to her. She says it’s not, but I know it is. And all of this because she married me. I just want to make her happy. Every day. And instead, my fame is bringing this crap down on her.”
“You make her happy, Seb.” He puts his hand on my shoulder. “You’re the happiest couple I know. She’s not going anywhere. You’ll get through this. In a couple years, you’ll be retired and bringing up your kids. You both will forget all about this.”
“It can’t come soon enough for me.” I look in my locker for my phone. “Damn. I left my phone in my office. I want to call her. I’ll be right back.”
He jumps up. “Sit your ass down. You’re not leaving this clubhouse. You know the vultures are circling right outside the door. I’ll get your stuff. Get in the shower. I’ll be back in a few minutes.”
Joe walks to the door and turns around. “Seb, I’m telling Chick to tackle you if you try to leave. He’s a hundred years old and will break every bone in his body if he tries, but he’ll try. It’s on you if he ends up in traction.”
“Go,” I say, kicking off my cleats. “I’ll be here when you get back. Tell Chick he’s safe for now.”
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Twitter @miamibballbabe
(June 9, 2022)
A fan tried to get a picture with #sopHOny during the game tonight. She FREAKED! Settle down, Princess. He just wanted a picture. @realsebmiller went into the stands to defend her dramatic ass and was ejected. She’s such a distraction. I want her to go away!
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