For 24-year-old tennis player Naya Morgan, all that glittered certainly wasn't gold. In her relentless pursuit of victory, she had strayed far from the joy of simply playing the game she loved.
Naya's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses p...
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When Naya invited Jude over to explain himself, the very last place she expected to end up was underneath him. Although he really didn't need to be, he was completely transparent with her about his situation with Anais.
Their conversation lasted around an hour, and during that time Naya listened as he shared his version of events. Jude completely understood how damning the messages were, but he had no idea why they were sent to him.
Months had passed since he'd been with Anais intimately, and in that time, he'd put her so far to the back of his mind, dare he say he forgot about her.
A week had passed since Jude came over to her place, and in that time, they'd spoken a few times on the phone. While she continued her training in preparation for her next tournament, Jude and his teammates went on to continue their run as one of the best football teams in the world.
"We don't speak for a week and you're already fucking somebody!?" Naya's best friend Kayla asked, not a drop of judgment present in her voice as a wide knowing smile took over her face.
"You're so vulgar," Naya playfully grimaced. "And we're not 'fucking' we had sex twice."
"More than once is definitely fucking," Kayla said matter-of-factly.
Naya laughed at her friend's bluntness. "Well, technically, it's still just sex," she retorted, shaking her head.
"You say as you get ready to go and watch his soccer match." Kayla raised an eyebrow, her smile turning mischievous. "Oh, so you're going to support your 'just sex' partner at his soccer match? Interesting choice, Naya."
Naya rolled her eyes, knowing that Kayla wouldn't let this go. "It's not like that," she insisted. "I'm just going to watch as a friend, that's all."
"I've been your best friend forever, and we've never crossed that line, so why start now?" Kayla teased.
"Whatever, I called you to ask if you think my outfit is okay. Not to talk about my sex life," Naya said as she stood up from her place on the bedroom floor, flipping her camera so she could show Kayla her outfit in the mirror.
She'd decided to go for something cute but casual; the weather was officially beginning to show the first signs of summer and wanted to make the most of it.
"You look good, you might just end up having sex a third time," Kayla snickered as Naya playfully swatted at the camera, causing Kayla to burst into laughter on the other end of the line.
"Stop it, you're annoying!" Naya exclaimed, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips despite her attempt to look annoyed.
Kayla composed herself, still chuckling. "I'm just saying, you two seem to have some kind of connection. And he did come clean about the messages, which says a lot."
Naya sighed, knowing her friend had a point. There was something about Jude that drew her in, something beyond just physical attraction. She couldn't deny that she enjoyed spending time with him.
