Holland Reed is the #1 goalkeeper for USWNT, taking over the role of Hope Solo. Attending her 3rd World cup and possibly winning gold. Playing overseas in a Club. And dating a girl with a life opposite from hers. Can they make it work? Can Holland f...
Someone knocks on my hotel room, I look to my side and notice Carli isn't in the room. I get up, and the Ice pack falls on the floor. I pick it up, and I throw it next to the lamp.. on second thought , I put it on the bed. I walk to the door, and look through the peep hole. Tobin Heath, huh. I open the door, and she stands there looking ashamed.
"Hey Tobin, what can I do for you?" I ask her and she walks in, holding a string backpack. Looks like it has some kind of box in it. I let her in, and I close the door.
"I'm sorry, I was so caught up with Alex being upset with you. She was hurt, but I also didnt think about how you must be feeling"
"It's okay Tobin" I tell her and she shakes her head. I pull her in for a hug, and she hugs me back tighter.
"Hows your shoulder?" She asks me as we pull away.
"Decent, hurts right now but Carli isn't here and she's handling my medicine" I tell her as we walk to my bed, and she nods understanding.
"I got you something, kinda like .. a get well soon gift" she tells me handing me the string bag.
"Tobin you didn't have too" I tell her as I open the string bacpack.
"I know how much you've been trying to get a pair of these in your size, for the World Cup" she tells me as I take the box of the string backpack. I see the famous Swoosh, and I look at her. She starts chuckling, I open the box.
"Tobin, noo" I tell her and she starts laughing. She pats my back
"All yours dude" she tells me. I take out the left size out, admiring it. I wanted the Air Max 90 One World NIC white in my size but everytime I try and order it on the Nike App, they would be sold out.
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"Thank you Tobin, seriously" I tell her as I wrap my good arm around her waist, I bring her in. She wraps her arm around my neck.
"Just know I'm here, and you aren't going through this for now on. We've been shitty towards you, and I'm sorry" she tells me, and I unwrap my hand from her waist to grab her face. I kiss her forhead.
"Thanks Tobito"
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"Alright let's go girls" Jill calls out, clapping. We start doing recovery, and I walk over to the ice baths. Before I go in, Carli hands me a pair of her booties, I thank her as I put them on. I get into the Icy water, breathing in and out. Concentrating on my body heat. I move around a little to create friction with my muscles, letting me heat up. If you've been wondering, How's it been going on with the team. Chris, and Tobin have been talking to me more then ever, especially keeping an eye on me. Alex and I haven't spoken at all, and to make things worse. On our small scrimmage, I didn't let her score.. not once and I know it got under her skin how much I tried so hard to get every shot. And nothing hurts more then your best friend, not talking to you.
"I'm give you your medicine after this, you ate already right?" Carli crouches down to my level, making sure I've eaten breakfast.
"Yeah" I nod, and she gets up to walk to the weights. They've also told Chris and Tobin, about my rising addiction to the medication. It's not like I asked to be on Oxycodone. It'll only be for a little while anyway, the medicine I mean.. not the addiction part.
After Recovery, I'm met with our Media team as we discuss the news. Everyone thinks I'm retiring before the world cup but that's not true. So we have to lead the truth, and I'll be doing a live interview with Julie Foudy on ESPN FC. It's not until tomorrow though. I'm currently chilling on my bed next to my suitcase. I'm flying out today. I scroll through my twitter, and I see the sports media talking about me.
@randomSportReporter: We've seen the medical reports and the check up results. Holland Reed does not have what it takes.
@randomSportReporter:Bring in Hope Solo, she still has a few more years to her.
@randomSportReporters: Holland Reed should not be risking herself. Put Ashlyn Harris in for chrissake
@AbbyWambach:Holland Reed was a 6th round pick. She played a backup goalkeeper majority of her career in the USWNT. All her life walking with a chip on her back. YOU can have your Hope Solo, I'll have my Holland Reed any given day!
@AlexMorgan13:Yes! Well said @abbywambach You can have your Hope Solo, I'll have my Holland Reed!
@uswntFan1: #1 will always be Holland's number. No if, or buts.
@uswntfan2: God Built her to last. Period.
"Don't let the rude ones get into your head Holly" Carli tells me startling me, I didn't even hear her come in. Lost in my own little world.
"I'll try not too, I should get going now. Thanks for being by my side" I tell her as I get from my bed. Carli isn't very.. sentimental at things so I'm just keeping it light.
"Of course" she tells me, and we stand there awkwardly until we both break a smile. I grab my bags, and sling one over my good shoulder. I head out the door, I have a Lyft waiting for me downstairs. I walk to the elevator, and I sit there waiting for the doors to close. As they move, someone yells
"Hold them please!" And I put my hand on the door. Realizing who it is, we look at each other awkwardly.
"Thank god I caught up to you before you left. I'm sorry about the way I've been acting, like seriously. I'm such a dumbass, your my best friend" Alex tells me desperately but sincere. I know she means what she says, because I know my best friend.
"It's okay Alex, you were upset I didn't tell you the truth. It was my fault, I should be the one apologizing"
"No no no, now let's hug please. I've missed you" she tells me as we pull in for a hug. Our hug lasted until the elevator doors were starting to close on the lobby. I stopped it before it did.
"I'll see you in New York" she tells me as we walk through the lobby.
"Yeah, I'm glad we're back to normal Al" we hug before I get in my Lyft. She helps me with my bag. She closes the door for me, and the lyft driver starts going forward. I look back towards Alex, and I see her walk into the building. My phone starts ringing, and I fish it out of my pocket. Rylie..
"Hello?"
"Hey Holly! It's been awhile" she tells me nervously. I haven't talked to Rylie in months, I don't think she even cares about what's been going on. Her and my mom, because Adeline has been supporting me.
"It has, I hate to ask this way but is everythingokay? This call is unusual" I bluntly tell her. She stays quiet for a few seconds, probably letting those words sink in.
"I just.. wanted to make sure that I'd have tickets.. for the World Cup. I missed the last one, and Ireally want to be there."
"Uh.. yeah of course. Always" I tell her, she definitely caught me off guard. Never thought I'd see the day my sister would come to one of my games.
