Second Serve

by Micalea Smeltzer

Ebba

My life imploded after a biking accident left me with a broken leg and ended my dance career. The only bright spot in my life was Fisher, but our relationship had to be a secret since coached my brother’s biggest rival. But like most things in my life good things never last and our relationship fell apart. It doesn’t stop him from watching me with lost puppy dog eyes, though.

My best friend’s combined bachelorette and bachelor party in Vegas should be a rare occasion to let loose, but with Fisher tagging along with the groom everywhere, it’s impossible to hide from him, and maybe it’s time I stopped running.

Fisher

I have no one to blame but myself for my lonely, miserable existence. Nothing in my life has felt right since things ended with Ebba. It doesn’t help that there’s no escaping her since she travels with her brother on the ATP Tour. I know I messed things up. I wasn’t there when she needed me most and I’ll never forgive myself for that. It doesn’t stop me from wanting a second chance with her.

Waking up married to Ebba after a drunken night in Vegas wasn’t on my bingo card, but I’m prepared to use it to my full advantage. Instead of getting the marriage annulled right away, I convince her to give me six months to prove myself to her. If after that, she still truly can’t love me again, we’ll quietly divorce.

It’ll crush me, but her happiness means everything to me.

About the author

Micalea Smeltzer is an author from Northern Virginia. Her two dogs, Ollie and Remy, are her constant companions. As a kidney transplant recipient she's dedicated to raising awareness around the effects of kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant as well as educating people on living donation. When she's not writing you can catch her with her nose buried in a book.