I was over the moon about both his achievement and mine. Everything seemed to fit into place so perfectly that it was hard to believe it was real. As Axel and his team headed to shower and change for the after-party at Brady's mansion, I was with Jade while she chatted with a girl.
"Axel was hot with the ball in his hand," the brunette said, looking at Jade with stars in her eyes. "I don't know what he saw in that redhead on the field. Anyway, I'm sure he'll dump her in a day or two."
They didn't recognize me because my back was turned, but worse was that Jade was my best friend.
"That redhead you're talking about is worth more than every girl in this world, and Axel is loyal. So shut up and go back to your little fantasies about him."
The girl laughed and then leaned closer to Jade. "
