Tricks Of The Game

Chapter 44

A year ago today, Kelsey and I officially published the first chapter of Tricks of the Game! Hard to believe its already been over a year since we came up with the idea for this story and a year since we published this story. Kelsey and I want to personally thank all of readers from the bottom of our hearts for all of the love and support. Without all of you, this story may not have over 13k reads, and Kelsey and I may not be so inspired to continue this story, but we are. I know we have had a dry spell these past few weeks, she and I have been working on the othe story that we are currently writing. If you haven't already, go read our story Five Minute Major. So, in honor of it being the 1 year anniversary of Tricks of the Game, here is the next chapter. Again, thank you so much for all of the wonderful support all of you have given us.

~Bri and Kelso~
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*Brianna's POV*

Sitting around the large coffee table, wedding idea books were passed between Kelsey, Chaunette, and I, as Duncan, Andrewm and Brandon discussed the previous game.

"If you boys want to be useful, you could help your teammate decide a date. We need to set a date before anything else can be done." The boys looked at me, then at each other.

"Umm, when were you thinking? Before playoffs I would assume." Nodding to Andrew's question, I looked up to see 3 men, sitting there, clueless.

"I was thinking April 27th. It's a Saturday, right before playoffs. Better than having trying to have it in between series. And I would like to be Mrs. Bollig before these two decide to make their debut." Pointing to my ever growing stomach, they both decided to kick at the same time.

"Have you decided on names yet? I mean, it's still early, but its good to have an idea." Chaunette and Kelsey leaned forward a little, propping their heads upon their hands. Looking at Brandon, his smile said it all. He was happy about his life, everything was going according to plan.

"Bri and I have been throwing names around. We officially decided on Holden Jace for our little hockey player and Scarlett Rose for our little soccer player." The boys were doing an awkward version of a bro hug without standing up, Kelsey and Chaunette clapping like giddy teenagers.

"You never know babe, she might want to be a dancer like her momma." Brandon shrugged as Duncan and Andrew wolf whistled.

"Didn't know you were flexible Brianna. When were you planning on telling me? We tell each other every thing." Andrew wore his puppy dog eyes.

"I've been dancing since I was 3. I'm positive its come up in conversations before. Anyways, back to our main topic." Andrew whispered into Brandon's ear, making him laugh loudly.

"So, what are you planning on wearing? I'm sure you don't want to wear an actually dress, we don't have enough time." Everyone nodded, including myself, as we agreed with Chaunette's idea

"I would rather find a white sun dress to wear, I'm sure the maternity store downtown has one. Kels, Chaun, we will have to go one day after practice and look around. Ok, next thing, colors. Red and black sound ok?" Everyone nodded, Brandon nodding as he checked his phone. "Something interesting on your phone babe?" Brandon looked up, a guilty look on his face.

"The jeweler was trying to call me. Your ring was supposed to be ready sometime this week, so I'm sure he was calling me to let me know it was ready." Kelsey and Chaunette were grinning, as the boys slapped Brandon on the back.

"Next order of business, the guest list. I was thinking between 100-150 people. Your family, maybe my dad's side of the family, the team, a few friends from each side. Sound good?" Brandon nodded, as I looked down at my list, checking everything we had already discussed off. "Next, venue. I think we should get married at center ice at the United Center and have the reception there as well. It's different." The doorbell rang, Brandon and I both standing up at the same time. Brandon reached the door before I did, opening it, the Fed-Ex driver was walking away. Looking at his feet, Brandon bent down to pick up a large box.

"Babe, this is for you." Closing the door, he handed me the box, as we made our way back to the living room. Sitting in my chair, I grabbed Duncan's keys, slicing the tape on it. Setting the keys back on the coffee table, I lifted the flaps on the box, revealing the red Hawks jerseys I had made up. Flipping the top of the jersey, the nameplate read 'Mr. Bollig.' Handing the jersey to Brandon, he looked at me, confusion written all over his face.

"I had these made for us to wear on our wedding day. Mine says 'Mrs. Bollig' and we can wear them sometime during the wedding, if you want." Standing up, Brandon walked over to me, leaning down, capturing my lips in a breathtaking kiss.

"I love it, I think we should wear them the entire time." Laughing, I heard Evelyn running down the stairs, as she slide into the living room.

"Mommy, do I get a jersey?" Nodding, I pulled the next jersey out, the nameplate reading 'Baby Bollig #1. Handing it to her, she pulled her jersey, just as Brandon had taught her. Her smile reached her eyes, as she went to sit on Brandon's lap.

"Now all we need, is for the wedding day to get here." Looking around the living room, I realized this was my new family, and I was more than okay with it.