Chapter 12
Aladden
Practice has been a living hell. I’m still not back to top performance, especially not after the crazy episode when the pills ran out and I actually let the dependency leave my body.
The stuff the doctor gave me helped a little, but I was still worried about taking anything after watching the fear on Alyeska’s face when I woke up the next morning. I definitely shouldn’t have placed that type of pressure on her, I was not her responsibility. But she stayed and never left my side, I am beginning to think she might have a little saint inside of her she has kept hidden just for me.
“Lorenzo, your legs came apart at least twice. Do it again and do it again right!” Coach is yelling, and I take a few breaths as I rest on the edge of the pool. The other guys are running rela
