Unexpected
Chapter 13
Chapter 13
One month later
“Max, wanna meet for lunch?” I knew he wasn't playing tonight and would be leaving out in the morning for a game.
“Oh vous me manquez, la petite dame?” (Oh do you miss me, little lady?) he spoke smoothly in french.
“I always miss you Maxime.”
“Yeah, I will come by the office and pick you up.”
“Max, I don't think thats a good idea. I mean you are...”
“I know who I am and I am coming to pick you up, done.”
“OK see you in a few hours.”
I had been at the firm for a little over two weeks and was adjusting to this life. My big boss did a lot of PR for the Eagles and the Flyers. It was humbling to be dating Sidney and working for the Flyers. Max doesn’t ever forget that I pull for the Penguins.
“So how are things with Sidney?”
“They are good. I am enjoying being closer but that 5 hour drive it s killing me. I hate that he is gone all the time and our visits are so short.”
“It is part of ours lives, la petite dame” he smiled
“He is a good man. He is sure as hell lucky to have you.”
“When is Maxime Talbot gonna find a girl?”
“When you are cloned.”
I snorted at his answer. “You have lost your mind.”
“I try to everyday, but I always wake up me.”
He smiled his best smile at me.
“He is the luckiest bastard in the world.”
“Don’t be hateful, Maxime.”
“Oh I am not being hateful, I am being envious and jealous.” He smirked at me.
“When you going to cut off that beard?” I changed the subject.
“Ummm, you don't like?”
“Well you kinda look like Grizzly Adams.”
“I think that is the worst compliment I have ever gotten.”
He dropped me back at work an hour later and I knew it was going to be a busy weekend. My phone chimed less than five minutes after I sat back at my desk.
lunch with Max?
Sid
Yes
Steph
You are cheating already? :)
Sid
You should be glad that Max loves you
Steph
He is a good friend
Sid
Yes he is
Steph
Are you going to be able to make it in tomorrow?
Sid
I hope so
Steph
Hope so? :(
Sid
Just hope i can get away in time
Steph
Just drop my name
Sid
I am not in Pittsburgh, Sidney
Steph
lol True
Sid
If I get out by 2 I should make the puck drop
Steph
Just come in the back entrance at the consol
Sid
Raven leaned over my shoulder “Is that Sidney?”
“Yeah, just making plans for the weekend.”
“Oh are you going for the whole weekend?”
“Nah, I will be back on Saturday night after he leaves for the three games on the road.”
“There is a Flyers game on Sunday night, want to go?”
“Are you kidding I am dating Sidney Crosby. I cannot go to a Flyers game.”
“Of course you can. Have you seen Giroux? I love me a ginger.”
“You are crazy.”
I didn't think it would be a good time to tell her I knew almost all the Flyers.
“You know what, yeah, let’s go to the game.”
She squealed in delight. “My dad has seats on the glass.”
“That should be fun.”
I didn't bother to tell her we would be in the locker room after the game.
coming to the game on sunday look for me at the glass
Steph
will do.
Maxime
I ran the last few feet to the Consol energy center trying my best to make it before the game. I hit my seat as the guys skated out onto the ice.
Sidney looked as good as I had remembered.
The first period was a draw with neither team scoring.
He found me as he skated off and winked. That damn broad smile crossing his face.
I waved the smallest wave I could without everyone knowing what I was doing.
Sidney’s point of view
She rushed me in the locker room groping me in front of everyone.
“She not wait. we leave.” Geno teased.
“No Malkin, I will wait. I have all night.”
“Yes you do.” I smiled through the kiss I planted on her mouth.
“So Max text me and told me you were going to the Flyers game on Sunday.”
The room got quiet as the guys heads turned to look at me.
“My girlfriend at work asked me to go her dad has season tickets on the ice.”
“You have a girlfriend at work?” Nealer asked her
“Fuck you Nealer.” She laughed.
“Are you wearing my Sweater?” I asked her innocently
“Do you want me to get murdered?”
"Of course not. Just don't wear a Giroux Sweater. Please”
the room erupted in laughter.
“I have an autographed Talbot sweater that I will be sporting, thank you!”
she was laughing and blushing.
I wrapped her up in my arms and kissed her again. “Wanna get a few drinks?”
“Not really. Unless you are in them.” she shied away as she said the words.
“We can just head to the house. I could use another shower.”
The morning came too soon but she was up and cooking away in the kitchen.
“What you making?” The entire house smelled like bacon but I indulged her.
“Cheese omelets, Bacon grits, and toast.”
“Grits?” I had no idea what that was.
“Yes grits. Have you never had grits?”
“I don't know what a grit is?”
“Well I guess you will have to find out.”
She sat my plate in front of me and I looked down at the grits. I took a bite.
“Gritty...” I spoke slowly tasting the grits in my mouth. they actually weren't bad, just different
She burst out laughing “You don't have to eat them if you don't like them.”
“They actually aren't bad.”
“I Love them.”
“You are so different from anyone I have ever known.”
“I would hope so.” she smiled
We spent the rest of the day just cuddling on the couch. I had to catch my plane at six, so I left her standing in my driveway.
I climbed on the plane catching my seat next to Flower. I pulled out my gaming system and plugged in my head phones.
Stephanie
I arrived back home a little after eleven and sent a quick text to Sidney
I am home safe love you and good luck tomorrow. :)
Steph
He didn't answer so I climbed into bed.
I spent the next day trying to get pumped for the Flyers game. I just wasn't a fan. Sure I loved Max and G and Dany were cool, but I couldn't just come out and say that to Raven I would never hear the end of it. She was in lust for Giroux and I knew he would just fuck her and walk away. Maybe I could set her up with Max. Nah... that probably wouldn't be a good idea.
I met Raven at the rink and we walked to our seats. Max skated by and winked at me.
“Oh my fucking God Max Talbot just winked at you.”
“Yeah he is a good friend.”
“You know Max fucking Talbot?”
“Yeah, I had lunch with him a few days ago.”
“Do you know Claude Giroux?”
“Yes.”
“You have been fucking holding out on me, bitch”
I just smiled over at her.
We watched the Flyers demolish whoever they had been playing. I was too busy listening to the Penguins game.
“Are you even going to enjoy this?”
“Yes but Sidney is playing too and I have to listen to his game.”
“Whatever.”
She turned back to the ice drooling over Giroux.
“You ready?” I asked her
“Yeah, are we leaving?”
“Nope we are going to the players area.”
“Shut the fucking front door.” she beamed at me.
I walked over to the players entrance and asked for Max Talbot.
“My name is Stephanie Proulx I am here to see Max Talbot.”
The man let us walk back and I had to remind Raven a few times to not drool all over the guys.
“DO NOT act like a puck bunny or we are out of here got it.”
“Yes Ma’am” she gave me her best southern accent.
The locker room was full of shouting dancing guys. “1,2,3,4,some crazy-ass kids come and knocked up on your door” there were fists in the air knocking “let em in, let em in, Let em in.
“Stephanie!” Max exclaimed and grabbed me up in a big hug.
“Thanks for coming to see us play.”
“She listened to the whole Penguins game.” Raven stated
He pulled back looking at me. “Damn Sidney”
“What did you think I was going to do. At least I wore your sweater.”
“Touche’” he laughed.
“This is Raven, we work together.”
“Hi nice to meet you.” he smiled at her then back at me.
“Dont get any ideas Max, she is in love with G.”
“Not for long.”
I introduced her to the boys I knew, Max introduced both of us to the ones I didn't.
“You let Sidney Crosby’s women in here?” Giroux heckled max.
“Sure did G.” Max smirked
“Fucking Penguins.” He walked away shaking his head.
“Those spandex just do something to me.” Raven was fanning herself. “fudgy bananas.” she exclaimed when G bent over. She took a seat in Max’s stall trying to recover from what I guessed had been the best experience of her life, by how she acted.
“Yall gonna catch drinks with us later?”
“Yeah where are yall heading?”
“To the bar.” he grinned at me.
Fucking Max Talbot and his smart ass mouth.
“Vous baiser Maxime Talbot j'armerai toujours le bloc vous ! Les dames ici dans Philly savent-elles de votre infection d'herpès récente?” (Fuck you Maxime Talbot I will still cock block you! Do the ladies here in Philly know of your recent herpes infection?) I smirked.
“Vous n'oseriez pas.” (you wouldn't dare) he frowned
“try me.”
My phone dinged at just that moment stopping the conversation because I knew who it was.
Hey love, Did you have fun at the game? Is Max being nice to you?
Sid
He will be and yes
Steph
Do I need to call him?
Sid
No you have fun with your boys, watch out for those puck bunnies I hear they love some Crosby donkey booty...
Steph
I knew he was smirking at his phone, I just didn't want him to be jealous.
Donkey booty huh?
Sid
Have you not ever looked at your ass?
Steph
Well yes it is mine, and its beautiful
Sid
Then you already know the answer to that
Steph
Stay close to Max and don't get into any trouble
SId
You got it, brought Raven with me. She is in love with G...
Steph
Tell her to be careful... fucking Giroux
Sid
Play nice, Max says hi and great win. He will see you on the ice in November
Steph
Bring it on...
Sid
I love you. I will be there when you get off the plane on Monday. Have a business trip to Pittsburgh.
Steph
Call Mario ask for the house key, stay there! :D
Sid
Will do
Steph
No Tequila for you I love you see you Monday. My weekend just got better!
Sid
Night love
Steph
I tucked my phone back into my jacket pocket.
“Yall ready?” Max asked
“Yup”
“You ladies just ride with me, I will bring you back to the car later.”
“Ok, we will wait out here. Oh and Max...” He stopped and looked over his shoulder “Dont shave the handle bars, I love them.”
“Wasnt planning on it.” he smiled
The bar was loud and I held on to Max for dear life.
"This isn't the burgh lady."
"You could say that."
Raven was sitting in G’s lap enjoying the attention. He was rolling one of her curls trough his fingers. His smile was fake and I hoped she was aware that this didn't mean he wanted to have a relationship with her.
"I am going to run to the potty you need to go?"
"Yeah, I will follow you there."
"I got it." Giroux stood following her.
I settled back into my chair with Max. He was being incredibly sweet and staying with me.
"Why are you being so sweet to me?"
"You are in Philly and people know you are dating Sid, they might not be very nice to you. If something happened to you Sid would kill me."
“Nothing is going to happen to me, are you fucking kidding me.”
“If you say so Flyers fans are brutal...” he left off with a smile
“I am going to go take a piss.”
“Ok I am going to the bar. What do you want?”
“Jack and coke, light on the coke.”
“You got it.”
He walked off heading towards the bathroom.
One month later
“Max, wanna meet for lunch?” I knew he wasn't playing tonight and would be leaving out in the morning for a game.
“Oh vous me manquez, la petite dame?” (Oh do you miss me, little lady?) he spoke smoothly in french.
“I always miss you Maxime.”
“Yeah, I will come by the office and pick you up.”
“Max, I don't think thats a good idea. I mean you are...”
“I know who I am and I am coming to pick you up, done.”
“OK see you in a few hours.”
I had been at the firm for a little over two weeks and was adjusting to this life. My big boss did a lot of PR for the Eagles and the Flyers. It was humbling to be dating Sidney and working for the Flyers. Max doesn’t ever forget that I pull for the Penguins.
“So how are things with Sidney?”
“They are good. I am enjoying being closer but that 5 hour drive it s killing me. I hate that he is gone all the time and our visits are so short.”
“It is part of ours lives, la petite dame” he smiled
“He is a good man. He is sure as hell lucky to have you.”
“When is Maxime Talbot gonna find a girl?”
“When you are cloned.”
I snorted at his answer. “You have lost your mind.”
“I try to everyday, but I always wake up me.”
He smiled his best smile at me.
“He is the luckiest bastard in the world.”
“Don’t be hateful, Maxime.”
“Oh I am not being hateful, I am being envious and jealous.” He smirked at me.
“When you going to cut off that beard?” I changed the subject.
“Ummm, you don't like?”
“Well you kinda look like Grizzly Adams.”
“I think that is the worst compliment I have ever gotten.”
He dropped me back at work an hour later and I knew it was going to be a busy weekend. My phone chimed less than five minutes after I sat back at my desk.
lunch with Max?
Sid
Yes
Steph
You are cheating already? :)
Sid
You should be glad that Max loves you
Steph
He is a good friend
Sid
Yes he is
Steph
Are you going to be able to make it in tomorrow?
Sid
I hope so
Steph
Hope so? :(
Sid
Just hope i can get away in time
Steph
Just drop my name
Sid
I am not in Pittsburgh, Sidney
Steph
lol True
Sid
If I get out by 2 I should make the puck drop
Steph
Just come in the back entrance at the consol
Sid
Raven leaned over my shoulder “Is that Sidney?”
“Yeah, just making plans for the weekend.”
“Oh are you going for the whole weekend?”
“Nah, I will be back on Saturday night after he leaves for the three games on the road.”
“There is a Flyers game on Sunday night, want to go?”
“Are you kidding I am dating Sidney Crosby. I cannot go to a Flyers game.”
“Of course you can. Have you seen Giroux? I love me a ginger.”
“You are crazy.”
I didn't think it would be a good time to tell her I knew almost all the Flyers.
“You know what, yeah, let’s go to the game.”
She squealed in delight. “My dad has seats on the glass.”
“That should be fun.”
I didn't bother to tell her we would be in the locker room after the game.
coming to the game on sunday look for me at the glass
Steph
will do.
Maxime
I ran the last few feet to the Consol energy center trying my best to make it before the game. I hit my seat as the guys skated out onto the ice.
Sidney looked as good as I had remembered.
The first period was a draw with neither team scoring.
He found me as he skated off and winked. That damn broad smile crossing his face.
I waved the smallest wave I could without everyone knowing what I was doing.
Sidney’s point of view
She rushed me in the locker room groping me in front of everyone.
“She not wait. we leave.” Geno teased.
“No Malkin, I will wait. I have all night.”
“Yes you do.” I smiled through the kiss I planted on her mouth.
“So Max text me and told me you were going to the Flyers game on Sunday.”
The room got quiet as the guys heads turned to look at me.
“My girlfriend at work asked me to go her dad has season tickets on the ice.”
“You have a girlfriend at work?” Nealer asked her
“Fuck you Nealer.” She laughed.
“Are you wearing my Sweater?” I asked her innocently
“Do you want me to get murdered?”
"Of course not. Just don't wear a Giroux Sweater. Please”
the room erupted in laughter.
“I have an autographed Talbot sweater that I will be sporting, thank you!”
she was laughing and blushing.
I wrapped her up in my arms and kissed her again. “Wanna get a few drinks?”
“Not really. Unless you are in them.” she shied away as she said the words.
“We can just head to the house. I could use another shower.”
The morning came too soon but she was up and cooking away in the kitchen.
“What you making?” The entire house smelled like bacon but I indulged her.
“Cheese omelets, Bacon grits, and toast.”
“Grits?” I had no idea what that was.
“Yes grits. Have you never had grits?”
“I don't know what a grit is?”
“Well I guess you will have to find out.”
She sat my plate in front of me and I looked down at the grits. I took a bite.
“Gritty...” I spoke slowly tasting the grits in my mouth. they actually weren't bad, just different
She burst out laughing “You don't have to eat them if you don't like them.”
“They actually aren't bad.”
“I Love them.”
“You are so different from anyone I have ever known.”
“I would hope so.” she smiled
We spent the rest of the day just cuddling on the couch. I had to catch my plane at six, so I left her standing in my driveway.
I climbed on the plane catching my seat next to Flower. I pulled out my gaming system and plugged in my head phones.
Stephanie
I arrived back home a little after eleven and sent a quick text to Sidney
I am home safe love you and good luck tomorrow. :)
Steph
He didn't answer so I climbed into bed.
I spent the next day trying to get pumped for the Flyers game. I just wasn't a fan. Sure I loved Max and G and Dany were cool, but I couldn't just come out and say that to Raven I would never hear the end of it. She was in lust for Giroux and I knew he would just fuck her and walk away. Maybe I could set her up with Max. Nah... that probably wouldn't be a good idea.
I met Raven at the rink and we walked to our seats. Max skated by and winked at me.
“Oh my fucking God Max Talbot just winked at you.”
“Yeah he is a good friend.”
“You know Max fucking Talbot?”
“Yeah, I had lunch with him a few days ago.”
“Do you know Claude Giroux?”
“Yes.”
“You have been fucking holding out on me, bitch”
I just smiled over at her.
We watched the Flyers demolish whoever they had been playing. I was too busy listening to the Penguins game.
“Are you even going to enjoy this?”
“Yes but Sidney is playing too and I have to listen to his game.”
“Whatever.”
She turned back to the ice drooling over Giroux.
“You ready?” I asked her
“Yeah, are we leaving?”
“Nope we are going to the players area.”
“Shut the fucking front door.” she beamed at me.
I walked over to the players entrance and asked for Max Talbot.
“My name is Stephanie Proulx I am here to see Max Talbot.”
The man let us walk back and I had to remind Raven a few times to not drool all over the guys.
“DO NOT act like a puck bunny or we are out of here got it.”
“Yes Ma’am” she gave me her best southern accent.
The locker room was full of shouting dancing guys. “1,2,3,4,some crazy-ass kids come and knocked up on your door” there were fists in the air knocking “let em in, let em in, Let em in.
“Stephanie!” Max exclaimed and grabbed me up in a big hug.
“Thanks for coming to see us play.”
“She listened to the whole Penguins game.” Raven stated
He pulled back looking at me. “Damn Sidney”
“What did you think I was going to do. At least I wore your sweater.”
“Touche’” he laughed.
“This is Raven, we work together.”
“Hi nice to meet you.” he smiled at her then back at me.
“Dont get any ideas Max, she is in love with G.”
“Not for long.”
I introduced her to the boys I knew, Max introduced both of us to the ones I didn't.
“You let Sidney Crosby’s women in here?” Giroux heckled max.
“Sure did G.” Max smirked
“Fucking Penguins.” He walked away shaking his head.
“Those spandex just do something to me.” Raven was fanning herself. “fudgy bananas.” she exclaimed when G bent over. She took a seat in Max’s stall trying to recover from what I guessed had been the best experience of her life, by how she acted.
“Yall gonna catch drinks with us later?”
“Yeah where are yall heading?”
“To the bar.” he grinned at me.
Fucking Max Talbot and his smart ass mouth.
“Vous baiser Maxime Talbot j'armerai toujours le bloc vous ! Les dames ici dans Philly savent-elles de votre infection d'herpès récente?” (Fuck you Maxime Talbot I will still cock block you! Do the ladies here in Philly know of your recent herpes infection?) I smirked.
“Vous n'oseriez pas.” (you wouldn't dare) he frowned
“try me.”
My phone dinged at just that moment stopping the conversation because I knew who it was.
Hey love, Did you have fun at the game? Is Max being nice to you?
Sid
He will be and yes
Steph
Do I need to call him?
Sid
No you have fun with your boys, watch out for those puck bunnies I hear they love some Crosby donkey booty...
Steph
I knew he was smirking at his phone, I just didn't want him to be jealous.
Donkey booty huh?
Sid
Have you not ever looked at your ass?
Steph
Well yes it is mine, and its beautiful
Sid
Then you already know the answer to that
Steph
Stay close to Max and don't get into any trouble
SId
You got it, brought Raven with me. She is in love with G...
Steph
Tell her to be careful... fucking Giroux
Sid
Play nice, Max says hi and great win. He will see you on the ice in November
Steph
Bring it on...
Sid
I love you. I will be there when you get off the plane on Monday. Have a business trip to Pittsburgh.
Steph
Call Mario ask for the house key, stay there! :D
Sid
Will do
Steph
No Tequila for you I love you see you Monday. My weekend just got better!
Sid
Night love
Steph
I tucked my phone back into my jacket pocket.
“Yall ready?” Max asked
“Yup”
“You ladies just ride with me, I will bring you back to the car later.”
“Ok, we will wait out here. Oh and Max...” He stopped and looked over his shoulder “Dont shave the handle bars, I love them.”
“Wasnt planning on it.” he smiled
The bar was loud and I held on to Max for dear life.
"This isn't the burgh lady."
"You could say that."
Raven was sitting in G’s lap enjoying the attention. He was rolling one of her curls trough his fingers. His smile was fake and I hoped she was aware that this didn't mean he wanted to have a relationship with her.
"I am going to run to the potty you need to go?"
"Yeah, I will follow you there."
"I got it." Giroux stood following her.
I settled back into my chair with Max. He was being incredibly sweet and staying with me.
"Why are you being so sweet to me?"
"You are in Philly and people know you are dating Sid, they might not be very nice to you. If something happened to you Sid would kill me."
“Nothing is going to happen to me, are you fucking kidding me.”
“If you say so Flyers fans are brutal...” he left off with a smile
“I am going to go take a piss.”
“Ok I am going to the bar. What do you want?”
“Jack and coke, light on the coke.”
“You got it.”
He walked off heading towards the bathroom.
12/29/12