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Chapter Twenty Five
Payson felt like she was going to bang her ahead against a wall after opening her email at the Rock. The first email was from Kaylie Cruz, the subject reunion. Payson groaned she was now ten weeks pregnant and was already under enough stress because of house hunting, looking for coaches, interviewing managers for the Rock, doctor appointments, and on top of that coaching. The last thing she need was to be put in charge of the annual Rock Rebel reunion. Payson moved the mouse to open the e-mail
Dear Payson, Emily, and Lauren!
So its just around the time that we usually have our little meet up. I was planning on visiting my dad in Boulder sometime this month, and I wanted to make it all one trip. So can everyone make to Boulder this month? I am okay with any week, and I will volunteer to make reservations and the fun stuff.
Love,
Kaylie Cruz, soon to be Thompson.
Payson sighed; at least Kaylie had volunteered to be in charged. As she typed her response Payson wonder how in the world she would the girls about her and Austin. She wasn't showing yet, but she would have to have reason why she was only drinking water every time they went out for dinner. She knew that all the girls would freak out. Before Payson could even finish typing her response, her computer had dinged twice telling she had more email, this time from Lauren and Emily.
Kaylie, Payson, and Emily!
I've missed you all so much! Anytime is really good for me, but not next week I have my last final exams! I will finally never have to open another boring math book again! Which I never understood why I had take advance calculus three with my major being fashion and my minor being business. Anyway it needs to before next month because that is when my job starts and I can't take off right away after starting. I can't wait to see everybody!
Love,
Lauren soon to be graduate of UCLA
Payson rolled her eyes at Lauren's comments about college. It was still hard to believe that Lauren was the one at of the Rock Rebels that ending up going to college straight after the Olympics. Payson smiled as she clicked on Emily's email.
Kon'nichia Lauren, Payson, and Kaylie.
Okay, who would have guess that Damon's music would be so popular in Japan? Because in a million years I would have never thought all his concerts in Japan would be sold out completely. We just got to Tokyo, and Damon's tour lasts for a month in Japan, but Damon would totally be fine with me leaving to visit everyone in Boulder. The last week of the month we best. So does the last week work for everyone?
Love,
Emily Young
Payson quickly finished typing her email it read:
Dear Emily, Kaylie, and Lauren,
There isn't any meets, as I know of, coming up soon. So I can take time off from the Rock easily. I can't wait to see everyone!
Love,
Payson.
Payson clicked the send icon; she hoped the reunion was not going to be as stressful as she thought it was going to be.
"Payson!" Austin said as he walked through her office door. It only took one look at Payson for Austin to know that she was stress out. "What are you stressing out about?"
"I'll tell you later," She began. "Do you need me?"
Austin shook his head, "What are you stressing about Pay?"
"Everything pretty much." Payson admitted as she got up from her seat.
Austin sighed, "Look don't you worry about anything, I am going to get everything taken care of by the end of the month."
"Austin you're not superman," Payson paused. "There is no way you going to be able to find a coach, a manger, and a house we both agree on."
"Your right I am not superman, I am better than superman, I am Austin Tucker." Austin joked.
Payson rolled her eyes, "What did you need, Austin. I have to coach."
"Did you know that Mindy may be moving to Texas?" Austin asked.
Payson's eyes widen. "No, where did you hear that?"
"Drew, he and Mindy was talking about it. Apparently, her parents were talking with realtor about putting their house on the market." Austin answered.
"That's terrible," Payson sighed, "I am going to go ask Mindy right know."
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Mindy dismounted of the uneven bars, landing with no steps. Gymnastics was her only escape from her parents right now.
"Mindy," Payson called out as she walked over to the junior gymnast. "Can I talk to you?"
Mindy nodded, walking over to her coach. "What do you want to talk about?"
"Austin said he heard you might be moving, is it true?" Payson asked.
Mindy nodded, "My parents want to move to Austin to be closer to Owen, my brother. I don't want to though; I am trying to convince them to stay here in Boulder."
"Do you want me to talk them?" Payson questioned.
"That you would be great, but I am not sure if it will help. My parents don't understand the future I could have in gymnastics." Mindy said.
Payson looked at Mindy, "I think I can get them to understand. You have potential to go far, Mindy."
"Thanks Payson." Mindy replied, "But on the chance that I do move, what about gymnastics is there any way I could stay here and train?"
Payson bit her lip, "You wouldn't want to move with your parents?"
"No, to be honest I never liked Texas." Mindy answered.
Payson smiled, "I talk to parents when they pick you up. Now get back to work."
Mindy nodded before running back to the uneven bars to work on her routines. Payson just wonder how Mindy's parents could not realize the future that their daughter could have in gymnastics. There was no doubt in Payson Keeler's mind that Mindy Webbs had what it take to be an Olympic gold medalist.
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"I can't believe her parents!" Payson yelled as she walked into Austin's office. They were luckily the only two left in the gym so only Austin could her yell.
"Okay calm down," Austin instructed as Payson sat down in a chair. "You don't need to be stressing out, its not good for you or the baby."
Payson sighed, "Your right, I'll calm down."
"Now, who parents are you talking about?" Austin asked.
"Mindy's," Payson paused. "I wanted to try to talk them into staying in Boulder."
"Did it work?"
Payson shook her head, "No, I listened them go on about their son Owen who's a running back for the University of Texas at Austin."
"I am guessing that's why they want to move?" Austin questioned.
"Yes," Payson said as she tightened her grip and the chair's arm rest. "They think he's going to be some star football player in the NFL." Payson ranted. "I got so sick and tired of listening how Owen is this and that; no wonder Mindy is always at the gym. I finally told them off."
Austin leaned back his chair, "Payson why did you do that?"
"Because someone needed to tell Mindy's parents that their daughter is an Olympic bound gymnast. She's thirteen years old and people are already calling her the U.S.'s one hope for gold in 2020." Payson paused. "How could parents not see their daughter's potential?"
"I don't know Pay," He began. "There are two things I know, first Mindy's parents are insane for not seeing her talent. Secondly, I know that we are never going to be parents like them."
Payson nodded, "If we had a child with as much potential as Mindy, you would probably make them into gymnastics superhero, or something."
Austin smirked, "I just know that we are going to support our kid in whatever he or she does; even though I am pretty sure its going to be genetically inclined to become a Olympic gymnast."
Payson rolled her eyes, "Really, Austin?"
"What," Austin sat up straight in his chair. "You know our baby is going to around gymnastics their whole life, there is no way around it."
"I know, let's just not push the baby into gymnastics after its born and can walk." Payson suggested, "The baby should chose if it wants to do gymnastics, or not."
"I agree, but that's about five years down the road Payson." Austin paused, "We don't even know if its a girl or a boy yet."
"Okay your right," Payson sighed. "We need to worry about preparing for a newborn."
"We still have time, Payson, your only ten weeks along." Austin said, looking at the clock, "It's getting late, let's go home."
Payson nodded as she stood up, "So Austin Tucker have you found our dream house, yet?"
"No, Austin replied as the pair walked out of his office. "But, I am going to do that tomorrow."
Payson rolled her eyes, amazed at how Austin always seemed to have everything under control.
Author's Note: Thanks for reading! I hoped that everyone like this chapter! Review and tell me what you think about what's going on! Look out for next chapter.
Kon'nichia- means hello in Japanese.