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9

Sarah sits in her suite at the Ritz-Carlton going over her schedule for the next few days with Tanner while the two eat supper. She looks at her phone for what seems like the millionth time in the past half hour checking to see of perhaps she's missed a call or message from Abby, but continues to see no new notifications come across the screen.

Tanner takes a sip of his drink and watches her, before setting the glass back down. "Okay, you've now checked your phone 10 times in the past five minutes; are you expecting a call? And if so, who and should I make myself scarce for it?"

Sarah looks at him, "If I tell you, I'm going to need for you to remember that you're bound by an NDA and the who and what, can only be discussed between us."

Tanner smiles, "Oh, this sounds serious; booty call? Best way to get over someone is to get under or in my case, in someone else."

Sarah laughs, "You know, I can always replace you, right?"

Tanner laughs, "But you won't because, I'm awesome and your new bestie who also happens to look super hot in vesties!"

Sarah face palms and laughs, "You should ask for a refund on that comment, because it was really bad."

"But accurate. So, spill the deets already, girl."

Sarah rolls her eyes, "I am waiting for a message or a call from a woman; a woman that I'm interested in, and hope is interested in me as well."

"Oh, juicy! So, who is this mystery woman that's got your knickers in a knot?"

Sarah chuckles and smiles, "Her name is Abby and she's a professional soccer player for the North Carolina Courage and also, the United States Women's National Team."

Tanner smiles, "The same United States Women's National Team that you're singing the anthem prior to their game?"

Sarah smiles and nods, "Seeing Abby again was the main reason I accepted the offer; I'm not really big on singing the anthem."

Tanner smiles and nods, "You're looking to hook up with her now that, that idiot of an ex-boyfriend of yours is out of the way. Honestly, honey, I don't know what you ever saw in him, except, well, did he have a big dick, to go along with being a big asshole?"

Sarah smiles and chuckles, "He wasn't small in that area, nor, apparently the ego department and I'm not just looking to hook up with her Tan, she's special; like, really special."

"Sounds like you got it bad for her."

"Yeah. I'm concerned about all the tangibles, you know? I mean, for starters, I'm not even sure if she's into me in that way or just as a friend. And if she is then I don't want her to think that she's a rebound to me after what happened with Dave."

"S, I haven't known you all that long, but I think you and I both know that your relationship with Dave wasn't a healthy one, it stopped being quite awhile ago and it was probably for the best, that he left and took your lying, backstabbing previous PA with him. With Abby you're never going to know anything for sure unless you put yourself out there and are honest with her about everything. Just an FYI, you do know that a phone works both ways, right? Is there anything stopping you from calling her, rather than wearing a hole in the flooring here?"

Sarah shakes her head, "I think that I'm nervous."

"Nervous that she won't answer or that she will?"

"Both."

Tanner stands up and smiles, "Girl, you've performed in front of thousands of people wearing next to nothing; I'm sure you can muster up enough nerve to hit the call button. I'll be in my room if you need me; call her!"