The Perfect Design

Icebox

-Leah

The Evening of December 7th, 2014

I missed Russell, who within the past 10 months became something like my other half. Because of that, it was hard going almost a week without speaking to him. Seriously, he will not answer my calls, FaceTime, Skype or text messaging. I know he is ok because I watched the game, in which he played very well in. I did not have a very good feeling about this. I know he is a very busy guy but he at least makes sure we communicate a few times throughout the week. I spoke to Aunt Pat as well, who said she didn't have a good feeling about this.

I shot Robert a text message just to make sure everything is ok. "Hey Rob. I haven't spoken to Russell in about a week. I have no clue what is going on. If you have a chance please tell him to call" I texted. Within a few minutes Rob texted back saying "Gotcha sis. He has been acting weird lately barely saying anything. I'll update you."

At this point I just started to feel terrible. There is something about me that just pushes people away. From my own family, guys I met in college and now Russell. What is it about me that drives people away? I'm just exhausted with feeling like this all the time. Russell was the only one to make me feel different. He energized me and helped me see myself differently. Now all of sudden, he is not feeling me anymore. I was only thinking the worst right now and needed to calm myself down. I'm sure there was an explanation for all of this. Things will go back to normal soon, I tried convincing myself.

I lethargically got ready for bed sine I had a full day of work ahead of me for tomorrow. I could already tell it would be a long day.

-Russell

It was another day with a successful business trip. We were about to heading back home to Seattle after a win over the Eagles. My days seemed to be much easier when focusing on football and nothing else. I was sort of in my own world for the past few days, and I loved it. I had not talked to Leah since seeing those pictures. I felt a huge amount of disappointment.

"Bro what's going on? I got a text from Leah and she said you two haven't spoken in a week." Robert said approaching me.

"I can show you what's going." I said matter-of -factly, grabbing my phone out of the locker eventually revealing to Rob the pictures I had seen. His eyes widened after scrolling through the pictures.

"I don't know about those other pictures but I can definitely say the ones with Leah and I were harmless. We met up privately a few times."

"What could you all possibly be meeting in private for?"

"Whoa, chill out bro. "Rob said throwing his hands in front of him. "That was when we were planning your party. We met up a few times to discuss some details"

I shook my head intently, approving of Roberts excuse.

"And I'm sure there is an explanation behind those other pictures bro. Don't go assuming and overthinking like you always do. That has gotten you into trouble in the past. You need to talk with her, man."

"Ehh, I'm not in a hurry. I really couldn't care less."

"Russ, I know you do not mean that. Be careful, you don't want to lose what matters the most because of your pride." With that, Rob walked away.

December 10th 2014

The Hawks were on a roll. We had playoffs in our sight and we continued to do everything we can to continue our plight to be world champions two years in a row. We had early workout and practice today. After lifting weights and practice the team headed to the cafeteria to eat and refuel our bodies. I loved having my head in the game; it's nothing like being solely focused on the game of football and nothing else.