Chance Meetings
Chapter 4
Morgan Reilly Story
Chapter 4
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October 2018
It had been about a week since I last saw Morgan. He was busy getting ready for the beginning of the season and I was busy with the children. Though that didn’t stop us from texting each other throughout the day and phoning each other every night before bed. With Morgan it was just easy, both of us laying in bed talking for hours about anything we could think of until one of us would drift off into a deep slumber.
Nate played his first hockey game this week and scored a goal. As soon as the game ended he ran up to me and gave me a big hug exclaiming, “I scored just like Morgan!”
I quickly took a picture of the smiling boy holding up his puck and sent it to Morgan with the caption ‘I scored a goal just like Morgan-Nate.’
He quickly responded with a thumb’s up emoji and a message saying ‘tell Nate I said good job and that I want to see him play sometime.’
Ella had her first ballet lesson this week as well. She was very excited about starting and wore her tutu every night so she could practice.
Max also had a busy couple days just like his siblings while they were at school. He started a music group and swimming lessons.
One of the messages Morgan sent me was to inform me that I was coming to his game on Wednesday and that I must be at Lucy’s place by 6:00 so that I could go to the game with her. Attached to the message was Lucy’s contact information.
Day of Game October 3rd Toronto vs. Montreal
I woke up this morning feeling very nervous about the game tonight. It was my first game as a girlfriend and I didn’t know what to expect. Would I meet the other better halves? Would they welcome me with open arms or make me feel like an outsider?
I knew Lucy would be with me every step of the way, which was very reassuring as I had a feeling I would be phoning her for a lot of advice.
I flipped through my closet looking at my options for possible outfits I could wear for my first game as his girlfriend. Should I wear something sporty? Should it be a fancier outfit?
I could hear a knock at the door. Jess was asking if she could come in? I quickly yelled back “come in! I’m in my closet.”
She appeared beside me as I continued looking for the perfect outfit.
“Nervous for tonight?” Asked Jess as she started looking through my closet for possible outfits as well.
Nodding my head I say “Omg! Yes. It’s my first game as his girlfriend.”
“Do I wear something sporty? Or do I wear something fancy to fit in with the other WAGS?” I question as I start to get frustrated.
“Take a deep breath Hails. I will help you and I’m sure you could message your friend Lucy and ask her what she is wearing that way you can gauge your outfit on hers.”
“That’s a brilliant idea Jess” I exclaim as I pull my phone out of my pocket and send Lucy a message.
Lucy quickly messaged back that she was going to wear jeans, some heeled boots, and a nice jacket.
Before I knew it, I had to leave to head to Lucy’s place.
On the subway to their building, I messaged Morgan.
Hails: Good luck today Mo! You will do awesome. I can’t wait to cheer for you. I will make sure to be extra loud so you can hear me haha
Not even a minute later Morgan responded.
Morgan: Thanks, Babe. It will be hard not to look at you in the stands all game haha
Morgan: Btw left you something at Lucy and Jake’s place.
I got off the subway and headed towards the address Lucy had texted me. She gave me the buzzard number to push in and opened the front doors of her condo building for me.
I got into the elevator and pushed the number 51 button. Within minutes I was standing in front of their door knocking.
“Hails!” Lucy greeted as she opened the door pulling me in for a big hug.
“Lucy!” I greeted in the same way Lucy did laughing.
“Love the outfit.”
“Thanks. It took me forever to figure out what to wear. I felt this pressure for some reason that it had to be perfect.”
Lucy nodded her head as she guided me into their family room. Henry was on the carpet playing with his toy cars. I quickly walked towards him and got down on the floor with him. He quickly looked up from his car and made his way towards me, pulling himself into a standing position giggling. I pulled him into a hug and he sat down in my lap.
“Don’t worry about tonight Hails! The ladies are awesome and very welcoming. Plus I will be with you the whole time.”
“Thanks, Lucy. I’m really glad I have you to guide me.”
“Oh, that reminds me!” Lucy exclaimed as she ran out of the room and minutes later appeared with a gift bag.
“Mo dropped this off and asked me to give it to you.” She said as she handed me the bag.
I quickly opened the bag and saw that inside was one of his old warm-up shirts with a number 44 above the left chest. Also, there was a pass at the bottom of the bag. This intrigued me so I quickly picked it up and flipped it over so I could read the writing ‘Morgan Rielly Family Pass All Access’
“What is it?” asked Lucy curious to see what was in the bag she was hiding from Jake all day. Morgan’s specific instructions were for Lucy to give it to Hailey and to make sure Jake did not see what was in the bag.
“Awe,” Lucy said as I held up the shirt for her to see.
“He must want you to represent him but he doesn’t want the crazy fangirls to see you in his jersey just yet,” Lucy stated as she smiled in my direction.
Nodding my head I stood up asking Lucy where their bathroom was so that I could change.
I quickly pulled the shirt over the top of my tank top and tucked it into my light blue ripped jeans and black belt. I put on my black leather jacket over top and looked into the mirrors at the outfit. I quickly took a picture of me through the mirror and sent it to Morgan on Snapchat.
Once I stepped out of the bathroom and into the family room Lucy looked up from putting Henry’s Gardiner Jersey on. “Ooh, you make that shirt look amazing! Does it smell like him?”
“Haha It actually does”
I looked at the time on my phone and saw that it was time for us to walk over to the arena. I put on my black ankle high-heeled boats and grabbed my black purse and followed the Gardiner gang out the door.
About five minutes later we were at the arena and on our way to our seats.
The maple leafs won 3-2 against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, Morgan getting an assist. As the three stars were announced Lucy nodded her head toward the stairs and we made our way the elevator. Lucy pulled out her pass and showed it to the security guard Outside of the elevator. So pulled my pass out of my purse and the security guard nodded his head towards us. Lucy guided me towards the room where the players’ families waited for the boys after the game.
Once in the room, Lucy nodded her head at a couple of the family members. A couple of the ladies looked toward me and sent smiles my way.
A couple of the ladies made their way to us and introduced themselves as Stephanie and Christina. They quickly gave me big hugs and said: “Morgan mentioned that his girlfriend was coming to the game.” “I can’t wait for you to join our crazy group of ladies.”
The ladies started asking me how we had met and about our days. I told the girls everything Morgan had done to pursue me.
“Awe, that is so adorable!” They exclaimed as they smiled towards me.
We continued talking until the players started walking into the room.
Morgan walked into the room looking so hot in his suit and freshly washed hair. It took everything in you to not run up to him and jump into his arms.
Morgan was talking to Mitch, Auston, Freddie, and Jake as they all walked into the room.
Morgan locked eyes with you and mouthed “nice shirt” and set me a wink. I couldn’t help the blush that took over my cheeks as I looked down towards the shirt.
Steph caught the exchange and quietly awed.
Morgan quickly pulled me into his arms as soon as he was in reaching distance and gave me a quick kiss. Which made me blush even harder at the PDA. This action made the boys whistle at Morgan and me with a chorus of “that a boy Mo-daddy!”
As Morgan pulled away he looked you in the eyes and sent you a wink.
Auston, Freddie, and Mitch made their way over to us pulling me into a big hug.
“Mo-daddy here has not shut up about you since you guys met.” Stated Mitch as he rolled his eyes towards Mo.
“Ya, all we hear is Hailey this, Hailey that.” Added Auston as she shoved Morgan jokingly.
“It’s nice to meet you, I am looking forward to adding you to our family.” Said Freddie as he pulled me into another hug adding, “don’t worry about these guys. They love getting under Mo’s skin so I’m guessing you’re included with Morgan now.”
“Thanks,” you said as you nodded your head understanding.
Steph laughed at her boyfriend's antics and said: “Hailey, get my number from Mo and we can hang out without these guys.”
“I see you wanted to mark your territory Mo-daddy. I’m just surprised it wasn’t in the form of a hickey” Stated Jake as he looked it your shirt and started laughing. He quickly looked towards Lucy “YOU!” he exclaimed, “That’s what you were hiding in the bag all day.”
Lucy laughs at him and shakes her head “Yes, and if I remember correctly you did the same when you first started dating me!”
Lucy shook her head at her husband and pulled me into a hug whispering, “ I married a man child.”
You couldn’t help the laugh that escaped as you both pulled away from the hug.
After saying goodbye to everyone Morgan grabbed your hand and guided you to the underground parking lot.
Once in the car Morgan put the car in drive and maneuvered his way through the parking garage. “Am I driving you straight home? Or are you coming back to mine?”
I looked down at my watch and saw it was 11:30 pm. “Back to mine? I have to be up at 6:00 am.”
Morgan nodded his head and reached his hand over the console and grasped your small hand into his huge ones.
The radio was playing quietly in the background as you guided Morgan through the streets towards your house.
Morgan pulled up in front of my house and put the vehicle in park.
Just as I put my hand on the door handle to open the door Morgan yelled, “stop.”
He quickly opened his door and walked towards my side of the vehicle. He opened my door and held his hand out for me to grab. I placed my hand into his and he helped me down.
“How chivalrous of you.”
I leaned up and kissed him on the cheek.
“That’s all I get?” Joked Morgan as he pointed to his lips.
I rolled my eyes as I leaned up and kissed him again but this time on the lips.
“Hmmm much better,” Morgan said as soon as our lips pulled apart.
“Text me when you get home?” I asked as I turned towards the house.
“I will. But do you really think I won’t walk you to your door?” He Questioned.
“But it’s right here?” I said as I pointed to the door that was a couple of feet away.
We walked up to the stairs and just as I put my key into the door, it flys open and Tom is standing at the door playing the part of a concerned father.
“You're late!” He stated as he crossed his arms.
“It’s 11:45 pm.” You started laughing as Morgan reached out to Shake Toms Hand.
“I’m sorry sir”
“Young man, if you hurt her I’m not afraid to go to Jail!” Said Tom as he couldn’t hold back his smile.
I couldn’t help but laugh at Morgan’s shocked look as I said to Tom “you’re not my dad!”
“Your dad asked me to say that to anyone you date,” Tom said shaking his head and laughing at Morgan’s reaction as well.
“Oh God, he thinks he is so tough when he says that.”
Morgan started laughing but nodded his head and said: “I will remember that Hailey has two dad figures in her life.”
“Well on a more serious note. Jess told me that I must ask Morgan to have dinner with us when he is free or else I am in the dog house.”
“Well Tom, I don’t want you in the dog house so I will check my schedule,” said Morgan as he pulled out his phone. “I’m free Friday night if that work. We are playing home on Saturday then we were on the road for a week.”
“Friday works,” said Tom nodding his head
“By the way Morgan awesome game tonight, Nate really looks up to you.”
“Thank you, Tom. Have a good night.”
Tom nodded his head towards you as a sign that he was going inside and that you could say Goodnight without his watchful eye.
Once Tom was down the hall I pulled Morgan into a hug and let him hold me for a couple of minutes. “Goodnight Mo “ I whispered just before I kissed him on the lips.
“Goodnight Hails. I will see you on Friday.”
Chapter 4
Word count 2.4 k
October 2018
It had been about a week since I last saw Morgan. He was busy getting ready for the beginning of the season and I was busy with the children. Though that didn’t stop us from texting each other throughout the day and phoning each other every night before bed. With Morgan it was just easy, both of us laying in bed talking for hours about anything we could think of until one of us would drift off into a deep slumber.
Nate played his first hockey game this week and scored a goal. As soon as the game ended he ran up to me and gave me a big hug exclaiming, “I scored just like Morgan!”
I quickly took a picture of the smiling boy holding up his puck and sent it to Morgan with the caption ‘I scored a goal just like Morgan-Nate.’
He quickly responded with a thumb’s up emoji and a message saying ‘tell Nate I said good job and that I want to see him play sometime.’
Ella had her first ballet lesson this week as well. She was very excited about starting and wore her tutu every night so she could practice.
Max also had a busy couple days just like his siblings while they were at school. He started a music group and swimming lessons.
One of the messages Morgan sent me was to inform me that I was coming to his game on Wednesday and that I must be at Lucy’s place by 6:00 so that I could go to the game with her. Attached to the message was Lucy’s contact information.
Day of Game October 3rd Toronto vs. Montreal
I woke up this morning feeling very nervous about the game tonight. It was my first game as a girlfriend and I didn’t know what to expect. Would I meet the other better halves? Would they welcome me with open arms or make me feel like an outsider?
I knew Lucy would be with me every step of the way, which was very reassuring as I had a feeling I would be phoning her for a lot of advice.
I flipped through my closet looking at my options for possible outfits I could wear for my first game as his girlfriend. Should I wear something sporty? Should it be a fancier outfit?
I could hear a knock at the door. Jess was asking if she could come in? I quickly yelled back “come in! I’m in my closet.”
She appeared beside me as I continued looking for the perfect outfit.
“Nervous for tonight?” Asked Jess as she started looking through my closet for possible outfits as well.
Nodding my head I say “Omg! Yes. It’s my first game as his girlfriend.”
“Do I wear something sporty? Or do I wear something fancy to fit in with the other WAGS?” I question as I start to get frustrated.
“Take a deep breath Hails. I will help you and I’m sure you could message your friend Lucy and ask her what she is wearing that way you can gauge your outfit on hers.”
“That’s a brilliant idea Jess” I exclaim as I pull my phone out of my pocket and send Lucy a message.
Lucy quickly messaged back that she was going to wear jeans, some heeled boots, and a nice jacket.
Before I knew it, I had to leave to head to Lucy’s place.
On the subway to their building, I messaged Morgan.
Hails: Good luck today Mo! You will do awesome. I can’t wait to cheer for you. I will make sure to be extra loud so you can hear me haha
Not even a minute later Morgan responded.
Morgan: Thanks, Babe. It will be hard not to look at you in the stands all game haha
Morgan: Btw left you something at Lucy and Jake’s place.
I got off the subway and headed towards the address Lucy had texted me. She gave me the buzzard number to push in and opened the front doors of her condo building for me.
I got into the elevator and pushed the number 51 button. Within minutes I was standing in front of their door knocking.
“Hails!” Lucy greeted as she opened the door pulling me in for a big hug.
“Lucy!” I greeted in the same way Lucy did laughing.
“Love the outfit.”
“Thanks. It took me forever to figure out what to wear. I felt this pressure for some reason that it had to be perfect.”
Lucy nodded her head as she guided me into their family room. Henry was on the carpet playing with his toy cars. I quickly walked towards him and got down on the floor with him. He quickly looked up from his car and made his way towards me, pulling himself into a standing position giggling. I pulled him into a hug and he sat down in my lap.
“Don’t worry about tonight Hails! The ladies are awesome and very welcoming. Plus I will be with you the whole time.”
“Thanks, Lucy. I’m really glad I have you to guide me.”
“Oh, that reminds me!” Lucy exclaimed as she ran out of the room and minutes later appeared with a gift bag.
“Mo dropped this off and asked me to give it to you.” She said as she handed me the bag.
I quickly opened the bag and saw that inside was one of his old warm-up shirts with a number 44 above the left chest. Also, there was a pass at the bottom of the bag. This intrigued me so I quickly picked it up and flipped it over so I could read the writing ‘Morgan Rielly Family Pass All Access’
“What is it?” asked Lucy curious to see what was in the bag she was hiding from Jake all day. Morgan’s specific instructions were for Lucy to give it to Hailey and to make sure Jake did not see what was in the bag.
“Awe,” Lucy said as I held up the shirt for her to see.
“He must want you to represent him but he doesn’t want the crazy fangirls to see you in his jersey just yet,” Lucy stated as she smiled in my direction.
Nodding my head I stood up asking Lucy where their bathroom was so that I could change.
I quickly pulled the shirt over the top of my tank top and tucked it into my light blue ripped jeans and black belt. I put on my black leather jacket over top and looked into the mirrors at the outfit. I quickly took a picture of me through the mirror and sent it to Morgan on Snapchat.
Once I stepped out of the bathroom and into the family room Lucy looked up from putting Henry’s Gardiner Jersey on. “Ooh, you make that shirt look amazing! Does it smell like him?”
“Haha It actually does”
I looked at the time on my phone and saw that it was time for us to walk over to the arena. I put on my black ankle high-heeled boats and grabbed my black purse and followed the Gardiner gang out the door.
About five minutes later we were at the arena and on our way to our seats.
The maple leafs won 3-2 against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime, Morgan getting an assist. As the three stars were announced Lucy nodded her head toward the stairs and we made our way the elevator. Lucy pulled out her pass and showed it to the security guard Outside of the elevator. So pulled my pass out of my purse and the security guard nodded his head towards us. Lucy guided me towards the room where the players’ families waited for the boys after the game.
Once in the room, Lucy nodded her head at a couple of the family members. A couple of the ladies looked toward me and sent smiles my way.
A couple of the ladies made their way to us and introduced themselves as Stephanie and Christina. They quickly gave me big hugs and said: “Morgan mentioned that his girlfriend was coming to the game.” “I can’t wait for you to join our crazy group of ladies.”
The ladies started asking me how we had met and about our days. I told the girls everything Morgan had done to pursue me.
“Awe, that is so adorable!” They exclaimed as they smiled towards me.
We continued talking until the players started walking into the room.
Morgan walked into the room looking so hot in his suit and freshly washed hair. It took everything in you to not run up to him and jump into his arms.
Morgan was talking to Mitch, Auston, Freddie, and Jake as they all walked into the room.
Morgan locked eyes with you and mouthed “nice shirt” and set me a wink. I couldn’t help the blush that took over my cheeks as I looked down towards the shirt.
Steph caught the exchange and quietly awed.
Morgan quickly pulled me into his arms as soon as he was in reaching distance and gave me a quick kiss. Which made me blush even harder at the PDA. This action made the boys whistle at Morgan and me with a chorus of “that a boy Mo-daddy!”
As Morgan pulled away he looked you in the eyes and sent you a wink.
Auston, Freddie, and Mitch made their way over to us pulling me into a big hug.
“Mo-daddy here has not shut up about you since you guys met.” Stated Mitch as he rolled his eyes towards Mo.
“Ya, all we hear is Hailey this, Hailey that.” Added Auston as she shoved Morgan jokingly.
“It’s nice to meet you, I am looking forward to adding you to our family.” Said Freddie as he pulled me into another hug adding, “don’t worry about these guys. They love getting under Mo’s skin so I’m guessing you’re included with Morgan now.”
“Thanks,” you said as you nodded your head understanding.
Steph laughed at her boyfriend's antics and said: “Hailey, get my number from Mo and we can hang out without these guys.”
“I see you wanted to mark your territory Mo-daddy. I’m just surprised it wasn’t in the form of a hickey” Stated Jake as he looked it your shirt and started laughing. He quickly looked towards Lucy “YOU!” he exclaimed, “That’s what you were hiding in the bag all day.”
Lucy laughs at him and shakes her head “Yes, and if I remember correctly you did the same when you first started dating me!”
Lucy shook her head at her husband and pulled me into a hug whispering, “ I married a man child.”
You couldn’t help the laugh that escaped as you both pulled away from the hug.
After saying goodbye to everyone Morgan grabbed your hand and guided you to the underground parking lot.
Once in the car Morgan put the car in drive and maneuvered his way through the parking garage. “Am I driving you straight home? Or are you coming back to mine?”
I looked down at my watch and saw it was 11:30 pm. “Back to mine? I have to be up at 6:00 am.”
Morgan nodded his head and reached his hand over the console and grasped your small hand into his huge ones.
The radio was playing quietly in the background as you guided Morgan through the streets towards your house.
Morgan pulled up in front of my house and put the vehicle in park.
Just as I put my hand on the door handle to open the door Morgan yelled, “stop.”
He quickly opened his door and walked towards my side of the vehicle. He opened my door and held his hand out for me to grab. I placed my hand into his and he helped me down.
“How chivalrous of you.”
I leaned up and kissed him on the cheek.
“That’s all I get?” Joked Morgan as he pointed to his lips.
I rolled my eyes as I leaned up and kissed him again but this time on the lips.
“Hmmm much better,” Morgan said as soon as our lips pulled apart.
“Text me when you get home?” I asked as I turned towards the house.
“I will. But do you really think I won’t walk you to your door?” He Questioned.
“But it’s right here?” I said as I pointed to the door that was a couple of feet away.
We walked up to the stairs and just as I put my key into the door, it flys open and Tom is standing at the door playing the part of a concerned father.
“You're late!” He stated as he crossed his arms.
“It’s 11:45 pm.” You started laughing as Morgan reached out to Shake Toms Hand.
“I’m sorry sir”
“Young man, if you hurt her I’m not afraid to go to Jail!” Said Tom as he couldn’t hold back his smile.
I couldn’t help but laugh at Morgan’s shocked look as I said to Tom “you’re not my dad!”
“Your dad asked me to say that to anyone you date,” Tom said shaking his head and laughing at Morgan’s reaction as well.
“Oh God, he thinks he is so tough when he says that.”
Morgan started laughing but nodded his head and said: “I will remember that Hailey has two dad figures in her life.”
“Well on a more serious note. Jess told me that I must ask Morgan to have dinner with us when he is free or else I am in the dog house.”
“Well Tom, I don’t want you in the dog house so I will check my schedule,” said Morgan as he pulled out his phone. “I’m free Friday night if that work. We are playing home on Saturday then we were on the road for a week.”
“Friday works,” said Tom nodding his head
“By the way Morgan awesome game tonight, Nate really looks up to you.”
“Thank you, Tom. Have a good night.”
Tom nodded his head towards you as a sign that he was going inside and that you could say Goodnight without his watchful eye.
Once Tom was down the hall I pulled Morgan into a hug and let him hold me for a couple of minutes. “Goodnight Mo “ I whispered just before I kissed him on the lips.
“Goodnight Hails. I will see you on Friday.”
