Part XI
Alex ran her fingers through her hair. She woke up the next day still wearing the same clothes she wore the night before. And Marissa has not come out of their room either. It worried her. She hoped Marissa wasn't too hungry. She forced herself up and washed her face on the kitchen sink. She looked outside the window, looking at the red mustang the company has bestowed to her.
"I want this… But I can't lose Marissa over it…" Alex mumbled wiping her face with her hand.
She started to cook breakfast, glancing at their bedroom door from time to time. She knew why Marissa reacted that way. Alex has been cursing herself all night for even thinking about taking the job.
On the other side of the bedroom door, Marissa had awakened. She heard movements in the kitchen.
"Probably Alex…" Marissa mumbled burying her head on the pillow.
But she shot right back up.
"Oh dear… ALEX!" Marissa rolled out of bed worriedly.
Even if Marissa was upset, she didn't want Alex resorting to drinking. Upset Alex might mean drunk Alex, something Marissa didn't want. She hurriedly opened the door and found her Alex cooking breakfast. She smiled, when the blonde turned with bright blue eyes. No hint of red in her eyes.
"Morning… Breakfast is almost ready." Alex greeted smiling warmly.
Marissa smiled back and noticed her girlfriend has not changed. Great going Marissa. Make her stink will you?
"I'll just go prep myself up… Um… Can you come inside when you're done?" Marissa said softly looking into Alex's eyes.
"Sure…" Alex replied with a smile.
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"Hey… Baby…" Bianca sat on Beth's lap during breakfast earning her the attention she wanted.
She leaned in kissing her slowly, seductively. Beth smiled under the kiss and kissed her harder, her hands traveling from under the hem girl's night gown up towards her bare waist – holding her closer.
"We better hurry up. Or you'll be late for work." Bianca leaned down to whisper in Beth's ear, biting it lightly.
"We don't have to hurry. Alex and I got promoted…" Beth mumbled on Bianca's neck kissing it gently.
"Really now…" Bianca gave her a seductive grin.
"Yes… How about we take this discussion to the bedroom?" Beth grinned back standing up.
Bianca wrapped her legs around Beth's waist, giggling like a school girl as Beth took them to the bedroom.
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Jodie stirred in her bed, feeling a lot less tired. She was about to go to work in two hours, but she still felt lazy. Suddenly, her phone rang.
"Hello?" Jodie answered hoarsely.
Sweetie? Are you ok? Did you get sick or something?
"Oh hi dear. I'm fine. Just woke up… Nothing to worry about. How's your first day?" Jodie replied sitting up in bed.
It's fine. I just wish I was working there instead of here. I'm really giving it some thought you know.
"Wherever you are Summer… I'll always be loving you… Don't worry." Jodie smiled falling back into the bed dreamily.
Could you get any sweeter? I love you!
Summer sighed dreamily on the other line. Seemingly happy with their early morning conversations.
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Marissa went out of the bathroom and found Alex unbuttoning her top. She leaned against the doorway, watching the clothing slip off of her girlfriend. Her toned body seemed to glisten with the sunlight the passed through their bedroom window. Slowly Marissa made her way to Alex, pulling her girlfriend's arm leading her to bed.
Alex who just wearing her bra and her skirt hovered on top of Marissa looking down at her lovingly. Marissa just stared back at her. The brunette's fingers caressed her cheek.
"I don't want to lose you…" Marissa said softly her fingers touching Alex's lips.
"You're not going to lose me…" Alex replied leaning down to kiss her sweetly.
Alex lay beside Marissa pulling her close. Marissa just snuggled to her quietly, seemingly afraid to let her go.
"I really want the job Marissa… But I'm not going to take it if you don't want me to…"
"Why do you want the job?" Marissa looked up to Alex as the blonde just looked straight in her eyes.
"I love playing… And it's going to pay good. The car was just a gift, if I take the job. I can earn so much than I'll ever earn in a lifetime just doing a desk job. I want a house for us… A real house…"
"We can ask our parents for help… If you don't take the offer…" Marissa buried her head on Alex's chest, not really wanting the blonde to take the job.
"I don't want to ask them for help… We can do this…"
"If you take the job…" Marissa sat back up frustrated.
"I can do it by taking the job. And I'd do it by working hard in the office. I don't want you to hate me for anything…"
"I won't hate you for anything…" Marissa turned to Alex and cupped the blonde's cheeks.
"I just… Worry…" Marissa added looking straight into Alex's eyes.
"I want this Marissa. I really do. For us… I promise I'll be careful… I'll keep my heart rate and stress in check. I'll come home to you after every home game. I'll call you after every out of town game… I would…" Alex started to ramble but Marissa silenced her with her lips on hers.
Alex closed her eyes, feeling Marissa deepen the kiss. But the brunette pulled away.
"Did I do something wrong now?" Alex asked frowning.
"Take the job… Just promise me you'll be all good after every practice and after every game…" Marissa said running her hand through Alex's hair.
"I promise." Alex replied leaning down to kiss Marissa again.
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Inna drank a shot of tequila over lunch waiting patiently for Beth and Alex. Jill and some of the team's legal officers were also waiting for their soon to be player, hopefully, to make an appearance.
"You know Inna… You should really cut down on the alcohol. Even though you're on the injured list, we need you healthy. Ah… Our guests of honors have just arrived." Jill smiled watching Alex and Beth enter the restaurant.
"Glad you could join us…" Inna greeted looking at Beth from head to foot.
Alex could just smile.
"Yeah thanks." Alex replied shaking Jill's hand.
"How about we take this to the private guest room?" The older man said standing from his chair.
He's one of the Spark's executives.
"Works for me." Alex replied with a smile.
"Well then Beth, how about you help me up here while we make a superstar out of your star there?" Inna grabbed Beth's hand, hooking them both.