Life at Your Feet (Sequel to The Player)

Ride

It was Sunday night, the weekend flew by and Robert’s parents had already left, to return home, earlier in that evening.

Jessica and Robert were lying on the couch, watching TV, not wanting to go to sleep right away.

“You never told me how it was in Amsterdam” Jess whispered to Robert, who glanced at her

“It was pretty calm, despite… my fear of losing you” He half smiled at her

“Aw” she caressed his hair

“Well… they wanted to try weed. They invited me for it”

Jess’s eyes widened, she almost jumped on the couch “R-Robert?”

“Don’t worry baby… I never accepted it. It just… made me feel weird. Remember all of it”

Jess pushed him to lay on her chest, kissing his head “I’m proud of you” she whispered “so proud, baby”

He smiled against her chest and glanced at her “I was scared about them knowing. I ended up telling the coach about my past. He seemed ok with it”

Jess smiled “That’s great, Robbie”

“I love you, Jess” he whispered

She smiled, her arms around him tightening “I love you too, Robbie”

The next morning Robert make sure he woke up soon to make his girlfriend her favorite breakfast before taking her to the hospital. He knew both had worked things out, he knew both had decided to put what happened in the past, but he still felt horrible for it. He wanted to make up for her, he wanted make her happy and he would not to fail her again. He just couldn’t.

“Hmmm, you’re the best” Jess softly wrapped her arms around him, before pulling him into a kiss.

“Just for you, love” he smiled, joining her in breakfast.

“So, I take it you’re going to pick me up later?” She smiled

“Of course, we could make one of those movie nights with junk food”

Jess smiled “Hmmm, sounds tasty” she glanced at him “you only lead me into bad habits. Don’t forget I don’t practice exercise as you do”

He smirked “We can always practice more together”

She chuckled “More?!”

“Well, I am not complaining, promise baby”

She giggled “Goof”

“Well, I’m just gonna dress something, to drive you”

“Hurry up, I’m getting late”

Robert ran out the kitchen “Ok!”

Later that day, Robert decided to stay a little more and do some self-training for himself. He wouldn’t have to pick up Jessica before 4pm, so he had some lunch and went back to a softer training.

It was when he was leaving the building, that he heard shouts and doors shutting. He walked normally, it had nothing to do with him. However, just as he was leaving, he found this girl, crying, her body shrunken on the floor.

“Hey…” he worriedly knelt next to her “You okay?”

“Do I look ok?” she glanced at him.

He looked into her mesmerizing brown eyes, she was beautiful.

“Sorry… I was just trying to help” Robert stood up

“I’m sorry, Robert” She whispered

He glanced back at her, he was starting to get used to everyone knowing his name. He knelt back, next to her “What happened? Who broke that sweet heart?” He asked

She smiled between her tears “No one… gosh does this really look like that?”

He looked around “Uhhh, yeah?”

“My father works here…. Maintenance.”

Robert looked at her “Oh, sorry. Family trouble?”

“Yeah…”

He smiled, extending his hand to her “Come on. I’m sure everything can be worked out”

“For that, there has to be something called will”

Robert took a deep breath “Sorry” he whispered

She half smiled at him “At least I got to meet Robert Lockhart”

He looked at her as she wiped her tears away “Don’t worry I am not going to squeal and beg you for a signature or a crazy pic”

He chuckled, not replying

“Well… I am sorry for bothering you”

“Oh, it was no bother. You got me worried” He smiled

“I guess I am gonna go” She said, walking to the door. He followed her, since he was leaving already

“So, it was nice meeting you, Robert Lockhart” She smiled, waving to say goodbye.

He raised his eyebrow “You're going to walk?”

She shrugged her shoulders “Not everyone can have fancy cars”

He smiled “Trust me, I know it.” He pointed to her “Come in, I’ll give you a ride… uh…”

“Nicole” She smiled “Robert Lockhart is giving me a ride?”

“Shush and come in” he smiled

The girl happily entered the car.

There were many things Robert was used to, in this new life, already.

But, maybe, he still wasn’t aware there could be anyone with a camera on their hands.

Particularly at the club's training location.

Heeey!

Who is this girl?

What will happen?

Please, comment and vote!

Also, just added characters to the cast*

Love,

Carly*