Sincerely Sutter

Chapter 4

I walked into the grocery store. I'd rather be doing almost anything else on my off day.... You know like sleeping... Or watching movies in bed all day... You know relaxing things not fighting my way through the grocery store.

I finished grocery shopping and by the time I put the groceries away it was 3:30. My phone then buzzed..It was from Tanner.

To Becca: Hey Becca we're having a barbecue wanna come?

I smiled and replied I'd be there before going to get ready.

I wore black sandals to go with my black jeans and short sleeve pink shirt which I slipped a black cami over because it was a little chilly.

I arrived at Tanners house and set my purse down by the table and then went to find the boys. Tanner had texted me earlier telling me that they were playing hide and seek and I'd have to find each one of them when I got there. I'll tell you these boys are just like 6 year olds but, I love them regardless

I walked into the basement to hear snickering. I slowly walked in to automatically fined half the team.

"You guys are awful at hiding," I told them before they all stood up from their hiding places.

I sat on the couch besides Malkin and Sutter.

"You like being trainer?" Geno asked in his broken English. I giggled and nodded yes.

The night was full of fun, laughs, and a few drunk people such as Brandon which for some reason I got voted to take home. Stupid hockey players....

"Beccaaa where are weeeee goingggg?" Brandon whined as I hauled him to my car.

"Home Brandon," I told him slightly frustrated but, all of my frustration melted away when Brandon looked like he was about to cry. He looked kind of like how a 6 year old would if he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

"What's wrong?" I asked him

"You're mad at me," Brandon said looking away and then he slightly stumbled.

"No I'm not Brandon we're just gonna go home," I told him smiling reassuringly at him to show him I wasn't upset with him.

"C-can we get ice cream?" He asked playing with his hands after I helped him into the passenger seat.

"You probably won't like that in the morning," I told him starting the car.

"Whyyyyy," he whined making me giggle but, he quickly diverted his attention to the radio.

We got back to my apartment. The only choice I had was to bring him home with me because I didn't know where he lived.

"Becca boo is this your house?" He questioned in awe his tone still slurred.

"Yes now time for Brandon," I told him after making him a bed on the couch.

Brandon laid down and I pulled off his shoes and set them beside the couch. Brandon was already passed out. I pulled a blanket over him and kissed his forehead before grabbing my purse and walking into my bedroom.

I started to dig around in my purse to find my phone after I changed into my pajamas. I grabbed my phone and pulled a piece of paper out with it.

I glanced at the paper and saw it was addressed to me.

Dear Becca,

I'm afraid because you're just so perfect and beautiful. I'll tell you a story though. When I asked my first girlfriend out she said no at first because she told me I was just unattractive and wasn't worth her time... the reason she decided to even end up with me was because I had money. I didn't realize this until 2 months later. It did break my heart. She said some harsh words to me and so that was rough... Ive thought every girl since then would do the same... I know I'm a man but, I have feelings too... Now I guess I get to ask you a question? My question is What's the roughest moment in your life been?

Love,

Your secret admirer

I smiled before dating the letter and labeling it 3. I threw it in a drawer with the other two notes. I quickly grabbed a pen and paper writing down a note for my secret admirer.

To my secret admirer,

Well that does sound pretty rough. The hardest thing in my life huh? That's rough... The hardest thing in my life would probably be when my ex boyfriend abused me... That's why I moved to pittsburgh... to hide and get away from him. I was to scared to leave for 2 years. pathetic right? Yeah I'm not as strong as I seem... what can I say though... He always told me I deserved it and maybe I did I'm not sure. In ways I've thought it was my fault cause I made him mad and I didn't listen to him. It was a rough time but, I guess I'm starting to get better. I'm not afraid of men for the most part... I don't hate all men. Nothing like that. I'm trying to move on... Can we please meet for coffee? I want to know who you are.

-Becca

I folded the letter before grabbing my coat. I checked on Brandon and sprinted out to my car before driving to the Consol Energy center.

"Hey mike," I said to the security guard.

"Hey Becca I was just leaving. Did you forget something?" the security guard asked me smiling.

"Yeah I'm just gonna grab something and then head home," I told him and walking towards the players lounge room.

I spotted the couch and slipped the note between the cushions before hurrying out the arena waving goodbye to Mike.

I listened to music in the car on the way home... I can't believe I just told someone I don't even know my roughest moment in my life...

I arrived home to hear Brandon throwing up in the bathroom. I set my keys down and took of my jacket before grabbing some medicine and water and walking into the bathroom to see Brandon pouring his guts into the toilet.

I placed my hand on his back and rubbed his back soothingly. He gave me a startled look at first and then went back to throwing up. After he thought he was finally finished he flushed the toilet. I handed him the medicine and water. He great fully took it and muttered a thank you.

I helped Brandon up and led him to my room.

"You can sleep here," I told him as he sat on the bed while I went and grabbed a trash can.

"Where are you sleeping?" Brandon asked.

"Ill sleep on the couch," I told him before turning on the fan for him and leaving the room.

I set myself up on the couch and fell asleep pretty comfortably. I had to get up early to go to the rink as did Brandon.

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A/N- I have a lot planned for this story! I didn't want to quit writing at all guys! I hope y'all like this chapter let me know :)