Holiday Shot by Kat Mizera

Author:Kat Mizera [Mizera, Kat]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kat Mizera

12

Autumn

My head was spinning with possibilities, but I was fixated on the fact that he wanted to be with me. So much that he’d talked to Dani about finding me a paid internship so we could give our relationship a try. That this gorgeous, sweet, incredible man was so into me, he’d found me a job in my field.

A low-paying, entry-level job, but a job with a professional hockey team, nonetheless.

“Have I told you how amazing you are?” I whispered, suddenly overcome with emotion.

“You don’t have to,” he responded, reaching for my hand. “I don’t want anything except for us to be together. It occurred to me while I was gone that this is our shot. These next few weeks are the only chance we’ll have to figure out what we want, and if there’s more to us than chemistry and good sex. If we can make this into something long-term.”

“But…” There was obviously something on her mind and she was struggling to get it out.

“Say it,” I encouraged her. “Whatever it is, say it. I’m not going to be mad or make any assumptions. We don’t have the time to play coy relationship games. Tell me what your hesitation is.”

“The only way I can survive on a salary that low is if we live together,” I blurted out, nearly wincing as I awaited his response.

It was a big deal, especially considering his children would undoubtedly come stay with us in the off-season, and I barely knew them. We had a lot to consider before I could even entertain the prospect of this paid internship opportunity, but he surprised me with his response.

“That was a given,” he said quietly. “Of course, you’ll live with me. If you want to, that is. I hoped you would, but I didn’t want to force you into anything.”

“That’s the problem—it’s not optional financially and puts you in the position of supporting me. If we’re being honest, I hate that. I’m going from my parents to you. And as an independent, modern woman, that feels wrong. I’m struggling with that part of it.”

“You know…” He hesitated, as if trying to gather his thoughts. “I’m all for whatever a woman wants to do. Work, not work, work part-time, whatever it is, but there will be sacrifices in the decisions we make as a couple. I’m not a professional athlete anymore, so I’ll never make the money Cam makes. If we’re together, we’ll have a comfortable life, but there won’t be exotic vacations multiple times a year or a big mansion like the Petrovs have. My house is nice enough, but I bought it on the cheap, knowing I’d have to do some upgrades. Renovation is expensive so it’s not where I wanted it to be yet, but—”

“Which is why I feel like I should contribute something, but between a car payment, insurance, gas, and whatever else comes up, I won’t have a lot left for that.”

“Honey, I don’t need money from you. Renovations and vacations and all of that will come if you’re patient.

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