Dogs & Pictures - Victoria Pelova

Chapter 33

We were back in London so Vic could get ready to play the euro qualifiers. She only has today to spend with me since she'll be leaving tomorrow to the Netherlands.
I was sitting down on her couch watching her pack. I looked at her with an upset face because I know I wouldn't see her for two weeks.
"What?" She asked noticing the look on my face.
I didn't answer.
"I won't be gone for that long Taylor," she said sitting next to me.
"Turning my head to her I said, "I know but we just started dating and now you're gonna be gone? I just want a little more time with you before you leave."
She grabbed the side of my face then said, "I can take you with me? You can hide in my suitcase and no one will find!"
She's obviously not as upset about it than I am.
"That's not funny Vic," I said rolling my eyes.
She bursted out laughing.
"It's a little funny," she said putting her pointer and thumb finger close together.
I then smacked her hand away giving a small smile.
"See!" Vic yelled. "It'll be fine. I'll be back as soon as you know it. All you have to do is support me from the tv."
I looked at her softly knowing she was right and nodded in agreement.

"Bye!" I yelled to Vic dropping her off at the airport.
"I'll text you when I land," she replied back.
I nodded and waved her goodbye from inside the car. She blew a kiss and waved too then turned around walking away.

5 days later

I was on my couch getting ready for the game to start. I turned on the remote as Benny laid beside me. I guess he'll be watching Vic with me.
I took a picture of Benny and sent it to Vic because I knew she would love that he was supporting her too.

Vic<3

*Picture delivered*

🫶🏼

Me and Benny wish you luck!

Ty my babies😘💗
I'll do my best!

You always are💗

30 minutes later kickoff starts and me and Benny are cheering for Vic.
Well mostly me but he's definitely in the spirit.
For 12 whole minutes Vic and her team were dominating until the Netherlands were in there box with the ball. Vic ran to the ball to clear it when an Iceland player pushed her from behind. Vic fell and it seemed like she landed wrong. She got back up but it was clear she was in pain. She was limping and then sat back down. Someone came to check on her and I had no idea if she was okay but it didn't seem that way. I know Vic and if she was really hurt she wouldn't be in the floor, but she was... and that scared me.
A few minutes later the medic helped Vic up and they both left the field.
The look on Vic's face told me everything. She wasn't okay mentally and physically. She looked so upset and I just pray that it isn't anything too serious.

I waited atleast an hour to text Vic because I didn't want to stress her out with me being worried.
I grabbed my phone going to text her but instead her name showed up.
I looked at my phone for a second preparing myself for what she was going to say.
"Hey," I said calmly.
"Did you see what happened on tv?"
"Yeah."
I didn't want to say much so she could just say whatever she needed to let out.
"The medics knew right away what the injury is," she paused not saying anything for a few seconds.
"I tore my acl Taylor. I fucking tore it," she said in defeat.
I couldn't believe. I didn't know what to say. This is the worse outcome from getting injured and it had be Vic.
"I- I'm so sorry Vic."
"It's okay. You don't have to say anything. I just wanted to let you know."
"Yeah that's fine. I'll let you process everything."
"Yeah I just need to think to myself right now. I'll text you later ok?" She said.
"Okay. Bye," I said wanting to say I love you in that moment but it didn't seem like the right time. I would rather want to tell her in person.

She hung up the phone and all I could do is sit on my couch thinking about her. Wanting to be with her right now. Out of everyone why did it have to be her? I can only imagine what's going on in Vic's head. God I wish I got in that suitcase and was with her so I could just hold on to her.

For the rest of the night I cuddle with Benny waiting for Vic's text but it doesn't come.
She doesn't even call me but can I blame her?
Before falling asleep I'm the one who texted goodnight to Vic.
I want her to at least know I'm always going to be there for her whatever she goes through.

Authors note:

It's been a WHILE but I finally posted again! I'm going to make sure I finish this book because I feel like it's going to take forever to finish if I don't soon. After I'm done with this book I want to take some time to get the next one ready. Thank you for reading:)