The Echo of Regret by Jillian Liota EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Jillian Liota
- Language: English
- Genre: New Adult & College Romance
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Bishop
“I have a half-caff latte and an americano for Bam!”
Stepping forward to the drink counter to grab my order, I nod at the
barista, who I recognize from high school. Doesn’t matter where I go in this
town—that nickname has stuck to me like glue for as long as I can
remember. When you hold a record at your smalltown high school for most
home runs in a single baseball season and your initials are B.A.M., it’s easy
for a moniker like that to take hold and never let go.
I eye the two drinks then glance down at my left arm resting tightly
against my chest in a sling. One of the many inconveniences I’m facing
with this stupid cast is shit like this. All I want to do is carry two cups of
coffee outside. Instead, I have to ask for help.
“Hey, would you mind grabbing me a tray?” I motion to my arm.
“Oh, sure. Gimme just a sec.” She dips down behind the counter for a
few seconds before her smiling face returns with a cardboard drink holder.
“Sorry about that. Didn’t even think about it.”
I shrug, watching as she slips both drinks into the little slots. “No
worries.”
“How’d the surgery go? Is it true you won’t be able to play anymore?”
I freeze for just a beat but manage to keep the easy smile. “Nah,
everything went great. I’ll be better than ever next season.” I pick up the
tray and raise it slightly in her direction. “Thanks again. See you around.”
I turn, slipping quickly but carefully through the folks standing around
the counter waiting for their own morning caffeine boost.
I focus on the
door, not wanting any more interactions like that one, before finally pushing
out onto Main Street. The cool, early autumn morning is a balm on my soul,
and I take a deep breath, inhaling the fresh, crisp air.
It doesn’t surprise me that word has spread that I’m home…and home
with an injury at that. Even so, I don’t like knowing people are already
speculating about whether I’ll be able to play anymore. I’ve had surgery,
and I have a rehabilitation plan I’ll be following to the letter. What I need
right now is relentless optimism, not people asking questions that lean
toward the negative.
I drop into a seat at one of the open tables in front of Ugly Mug, set the
tray down, then take a few seconds to adjust the straps of my sling that are
starting to rub uncomfortably against my neck.
I’m no stranger to injuries. It’s rare to be an athlete and never face a
broken, pulled, or twisted something, but I’ve never had to have surgery
before. Never had to wear a cast and try to keep my wrist as immobile as
possible.
Yeah, can’t say I’m a fan.
Slipping my cup from the tray, I raise it to my mouth and take a sip of
the same caffeinated beverage I’ve ordered since I was barely a teenager.
The piping hot liquid bursts onto my tongue, the warm melody of roasted
beans and milk the perfect way to jumpstart the morning.
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