Emily's POV
I went to pick up my daughter Harley from school and she is six years old. And she means the world to me and I will do anything for her. I was in a relationship with Talia and we have a daughter together now we mostly co-parent. She moved on with someone else and I'm single because I want to focus on myself and Harley.
''Today is the game?'' Harley asked.
We love to watch women's soccer together and our favorite team is Western New York Flash. Months ago I bought tickets for us to go together and watch, Talia doesn't like soccer. Harley is always asking when the game is.
''Yeah, it's today. We will go home change clothes then go to the stadium.'' I said and she smiles.
''Uncle Toby and uncle Ezra will come?'' Harley asked.
''Yes, they will come too.'' I said and she loves spending time with them too.
We arrived home and I changed my clothes and I help Harley with her hair. We have on our favorite jerseys and her favorite player is Paige McCullers, on the jersey it says McCullers on top and number seven. I put a Wonder Woman beanie on her head and we leave, Toby and Ezra came to pick us up.
''Emily, I need a favor.'' Ezra said.
''What kind of favor?'' I asked.
''I need you to work at the brew for one night and I will pay you. I'm short on staff and I really need your help and its tomorrow night, I don't have time to hire a stranger. Tomorrow is really an important party, so you will help?'' Ezra said.
''Sure I will help you. But it will be okay for Harley to stay in your apartment while I work downstairs?'' I said.
''Yeah sure.'' Ezra said.
''Toby you will help?'' I asked.
''Can't, I have to work tomorrow night and it will be a long shift. What kind of party it will be?'' Toby said.
''It's a party for Paul Riley, the coach for Western New York Flash team. Everyone on the team will be there.'' Ezra said.
I see how big Harley's smile is.
''I want to work.'' Harley said.
''You can't work because you are not a grown up.'' Ezra said.
''I want to see Paige.'' Harley said.
''Sorry, sweetie you can't. It's an important party for grownups, maybe next time.'' I said.
''Not fair.'' Harley said. She fold her arms on her chest and she has the cutest pout ever.
We arrived at the stadium first we buy junk food then go to our seats. We cheer for our team and they are playing against Sky Blue FC. Harley is really happy to be here and I love seeing her smile. Harley is yelling loud thinking the team will hear her.
''Sweetie, try not to yell too loud.'' I said.
''Want them to hear me.'' Harley said.
''Just don't want you to lose your voice.'' I said and she nods.
We are sitting close to the field and the game is going bad. The score is Sky Blue Fc 1 and Western New York Flash 0, we really want our favorite team to win tonight. Paige takes the ball away from the other player and she starts to run fast towards the goal.
''Kick!'' Harley and Ezra yelled.
''No way, she can't make it.'' Toby said.
''She will.'' I said.
''Let's see.'' Toby said.
Paige almost lost the ball but she didn't. The goal keeper stepped out of the goal for a moment then Paige was about to go right but she went left and kicked the ball in, the goal keeper didn't had time to block it. Western Flash gets a point, we all start to cheer and her teammates hugged her then Ezra and Harley high five each other.
Now the score is a tie and time is almost done, I really hope the western flash win the game. Paige has the ball but she doesn't a chance to kick towards the goal then she kicked the ball to Abby Dahlkemper. Now Abby runs towards the goal but she isn't close, she kicked the ball high then Jessica McDonald hit the ball with her head and the ball went in. Everyone on the team starts to cheer and we won the game. We can't stop cheering for them and Harley is really happy they won tonight. The game is over now we start to leave the stadium and we will get something to eat together.
''Harley, you had fun today?'' Toby asked.
''Yeah.'' Harley said smiling.
-The Brew-
Tonight I will work as a waitress and Harley will stay in Ezra's apartment. Which is great since I will only be downstairs and not far from her, Talia is on out on a date which I don't care about.
''Harley, we will be downstairs. Now after the movie is over go to sleep okay.'' I said.
''I want to meet Paige.'' Harley said.
''I know sweetie, but you can't tonight and maybe next time.'' I said.
''Not fair.'' Harley said and I kiss her head.
''After work, I will come back up and we go home.'' I said and she nods.
I put on the movie The Emperor's New Groove and she starts to watch it. I go downstairs and I start to see people come inside, damn wish I can take pictures with them. I start carry the trey around handing out champagne, then I see Paige come in with two other people next to her. I start to check her out and she starts to greet her friends.
''Stop checking her out and please work.'' Ezra said.
''I wasn't checking her out.'' I said.
''I don't believe you. And you have that look when you check someone out.'' Ezra said.
''Whatever, she won't even notice me.'' I said and I get back to work.
-No POV-
Harley got bored and she wanted to go downstairs to meet Paige. She gets off the couch and she puts on her slippers. She gently open the door and walked towards the staircase. She sees everyone in the party and her mother working, now she go down the stairs without being noticed. She can feel stomach growling and she wants something to eat, then she see Paige talking with someone.
''Paige.'' Harley said.
Paige sat down at the table with friends and they are eating. Now she wants to be really sneaky without be caught by her mom. Harley starts to crawl and hope no one will see her.
Harley crawled fast towards to Paige but Paige doesn't notice her yet. But Harley saw her mom and she quickly hide under the table and Emily didn't notice. Now Harley is thinking what to do but she doesn't notice she is sitting on Paige's feet.
Paige's POV
I noticed something strange on my feet then I look under the table. It's a small girl and she smiles at me, I didn't know what to do so I just smiled.
''Why are you under the table?'' I asked.
''To say hi.'' She said.
''Come out of the under the table.'' I said and I help her come out of the table.
''I like soccer.'' She said.
''That's great to know. What is your name?'' I asked.
''Harley. Your name is Paige.'' Harley said and I nod.
''She is really cute.'' Spencer said.
''I want cake.'' Harley said.
''Okay sure. Where is your mom?'' I said.
Spencer grabbed a plate of cake for her and Harley sits on my lap then starts to eat.
''Working.'' Harley said.
''What a shame her mom will leave her alone.'' Lea said.
''Lea, don't start seriously.'' I said.
Lea is my girlfriend of three months and our way to the party we argued. Harley sticks out her tongue at her and I laugh. Then she starts to tell me about the game she saw yesterday and I smile at her.
''Don't drink that.'' I said and I take the champagne cup away from her.
''Why?'' Harley asked.
''It's not good for little kids.'' I said.
''I won't tell.'' Harley said and I laugh.
''Harley!'' I hear someone said and Harley hide her face with her hands.
''Your mom?'' I asked.
Harley nods.
''I'm so sorry that is bothering you.'' She said.
''Don't worry about it. We were just talking and eating cake.'' I said.
''You should be fired and take care of your kid, not leaving her alone while you work.'' Lea said.
''Oh my god, seriously Lea shut up. Look I won't get in you in trouble and we were just talking and she wasn't no trouble at all.'' I said.
Lea walks away and I'm glad she did.
''Mommy, I made a friend.'' Harley said smiling.
''My name is Emily.'' I said.
''I'm Paige.'' I said.
''Yeah I know who you are. Great game yesterday.'' Emily said and we smile.
''Sometimes I forget people know my name already. But I didn't wanted to be rude and not introduce myself.'' I said and she picks up Harley.
''Well I have to go.'' Emily said.
''I understand.'' I said.
''I want to see Paige again.'' Harley said.
''Sorry have to go.'' Emily said and walked away with Harley.
''Cute kid.'' Spencer said and I drink champagne again.
''Paige, don't drink a lot because tomorrow you have practice.'' Wilden said.
Wilden is my agent and Spencer is my publicist. He thought it would be a good idea to have a publicist and I agreed to it. Hanna was going to come but she had to work with someone else and she is a fashion designer.
''Paige, come here we have to do a group picture.'' Jessica said.
''I will be there, chill.'' I said.
I walked towards everyone and we take a group picture. Tonight is our coach birthday so we thought to do something nice for him. We sing happy birthday then he blows out the candles and cuts the cake.
Tonight I'm going ignore Lea because she is pissed me off and I told her not to come, but she did it to annoy me. I don't see Emily around and I guess her shift is was over while ago.
-Next day-
Today we all had to wake up early for soccer practice. And we been out here all day and my body is semi sore and coach made us run around the field. After that we start to practice our kicking drills and other drills. Now we are taking break and I check my phone I got texts from Hanna, Spencer and my annoying brother Andrew. And he is my older brother and plays for San Jose Earthquakes soccer team.
''Remember in couple days, we will have fun day camp. Let me know now if you can't make it and I will be in my office.'' Coach said.
Fun day camp is from ages 6 to 14, and we would give them advice how to better a good player. I start to look at my schedule to see if I can do it.
''Paige, we are going to get lunch you will join us?'' Lynn said and I start to think.
''Yeah sure, I'm starving.'' I said and we walk back to the locker room.
''How are you liking the team so far?'' Lynn said.
Three years ago I was playing for another team named Portland Thorns FC then I got drafted to Western NY Flash. I played in other countries before but playing for Portland Thorns FC, was my big break then I met Wilden at the event I got drafted to the team I am now. Now it's been couple months I have been playing for the new team.
''I like it.'' I said.
''That's good to know.'' Lynn said and we smile.
I have lunch with the girls and we are getting to know each other. So far I'm getting along with everyone and that's good. I get a text and I'm going to spend thanksgiving alone and I sigh. My brother is going to his girlfriend's house for thanksgiving, my parents going away and Spencer and Hanna will be with their families. And I'm not going to spend thanksgiving with Lea because we are still arguing, guess I will just order take-out and watch movies all day.
After I had lunch with them I go back to my place and I live with my friend Caleb. We been friends since we were in high school and he just moved in with me couple days ago. But now he isn't home because he had to go away for few days, I just lay on my bed and watch TV. But I can't stop thinking about Emily and her daughter is cute and funny. I keep watching TV until I fall asleep.