#Chapter 127: Reconnecting

“Oh, come on, Ella,” Monica pleaded. “Why won’t you come out with us?” Knowing that Liam had made it through the first match and won, allowed me to take my first real breath of relief. It was a positive boost that I hadn't realized I needed. Even though it was only the first of three, it was still a good way to start. On the other hand, I was battling an ongoing nervous flutter in my chest. Yes, I was happy for Liam and his team, but now I had to find a way to speak to Liam about what Monica had uncovered for me. It was important that he knew I believed him, how foolish I’d been for not seeing it sooner. I wanted to speak to him as soon as the match ended but the opportunity was missed when all the players headed directly into the locker rooms to change. Beyond that point, everyone else was eager to leave the stadium and start celebrating the team’s win. But not me. Because of how coldly I’d been treating Liam, it didn’t seem right for me to be a part of such a happy occasion.