Falling in love with #11

Chapter 20- Confrontation

AN: WOW! You guys were VERY vocal in the last chapter. I LOVED IT! Thank you so much for all your comments and votes. I tried to reply to every comment. Because I had so many readers comment it was very hard for me to pick which one was my favorite, but my commenter of the week is...... @Jamarias323 

I enjoyed reading your feedback and I loved how honest you were with me. 

Week 9 (2 days before the game)

5-2

3 ½ weeks since break up

My alarm started blaring and I rolled over to shut it off. My stomach erupted into butterflies as soon as I sat up. Today was the day I would have to face Julian after the accusations that the media made about me and Luke. I'm sure he has seen the tabloids about me and Luke and he had probably seen the video that Luke and I posted.

I was surprised that Julian hasn't done anything in retaliation. I braced myself for seeing girls wrapped around him all over social media but he did the exact opposite. Julian hadn't posted anything on social media since Luke and I released our video.

After Julian got into his fight with the paparazzi as soon as we came back I packed my stuff and left. Gisele offered me a room in her and Tom's house, but they have such busy schedules and I knew I would be in the way. Danny and Rob both offered us their spare rooms, but I ended up accepting Rob's offer because I knew Julian would be spending a lot of time with Danny. I didn't want to risk running into him outside of work.

I got dressed by pulling on patriots leggings and a tshirt. I braided my hair into one French braid after I washed my face. I didn't bother putting makeup on because we would be out of practice by 12 and I would probably end up staying home tonight anyways. I grabbed a regular patriots sweatshirt out of my closet. I let my eyes linger on the sweatshirt with Edelman printed on the back. I don't know how it ended up with my stuff but it did. I flipped the lights off pulling on the sweatshirt as I walked.

It was the first week of November and the temperature was cooling off. I need all the layers I can get.

"Good Morning,"I greeted as I walked out into Rob's kitchen. I started the coffee as he scrambled the eggs. Rob and I have fallen into a routine every morning. He is like an older brother to me and wouldn't hesitate to beat Julian up if I asked him too.

"Indeed it is!"Rob said as he grinned while cooking the eggs. I rolled my eyes knowing exactly why he was so happy.

"Blond, Brunette or redhead?"I asked him. I blew on my coffee to cool it off while I waited for his response.

"Blond last night,"Rob said as he took the eggs out of the hot pan and transferred them onto a plate. I took my plate and started eating while also sipping on my coffee.

"But Rob you had a blond three nights ago!"I teased him. Rob frequently brought home 'dates'. They normally snuck out before I woke up.

"It was actually the same girl,"He glanced down in his coffee mug and avoided my eye contact. To say I was shocked was an understatement. Rob was a partier and he loved being able to play the game. His rule was to only sleep with a girl once. No repeats ever.

"Rob! How serious is it? What is she like?" I asked setting down my food and bouncing up and down on the balls of my feet.

"It's in the beginning stages. She's funny and makes my laugh. We met at a patriot's event. Plus she has a nice set of,"I threw a wet dishrag at him for the inappropriate comment that was no doubt about to come from his mouth,"Eyes. She has a nice set of eyes." I rolled my own eyes and finished eating.

"Are you ready?" He asked me as we placed our dishes in the sink. My nervousness returned back full force. Rob and I's conversation in the kitchen had taken my mind off of the confrontation that was no doubt about to happen.

Julian and I have talked since the break up but it has been completely professional. Today was different, there was accusations of me being with another man and I know that wouldn't sit well with him especially since he wants me back.

Rob got into his car and I got into mine. He pulled out of his driveway first and then I pulled out after him.

We decided it would be best if we didn't drive to work together because of how much I was already under scrutiny. I did not want to draw any more attention to myself than necessary. I don't care what the media thinks unless it interferes with the ability to do my job. I want to be known as someone who does her job well and it only online for medical breakthroughs with players. I don't want to be on the internet for dating Luke Keuchly 3 weeks after breaking up with Julian Edelman. I don't want to be on the gossip websites I want to be on ESPN.

I pulled into the stadium parking lot and into my parking space. Taking my keys out of the ignition I wiped my hands on my pants one more time and stepped out of my car. 

I walked slowly into the building as the security guards opened the door for me. I gave them a small fake smile and kept walking. Because I am now the head trainer I get my own office. I glanced at the walls covered with a plethora of pictures of the team throughout the years.

One was of Brady and Mr. Kraft Holding up the first Super Bowl trophy that they won together and brought back to Boston. The confetti swirled around them and smiles were painted on their faces. That picture is my favorite because it was that moment that our Patriot's dynasty began.

I finally arrived at my office and went to unlock the door to already find it unlocked. My heart dropped. Someone had broken in. Are the reporters crazy enough to break into my office for an exclusive interview?

I slowly turned the handle and opened the door only to find Julian sitting at my desk.

I turned around to walk right back out the door when his voice stopped me,"Abbi we need to talk. I need to know if I have a chance or if I have lost it completely."

I knew I had two options here. I could be childish and walk away leaving him here in my office. Or we could settle this as adults and I could get my office back and get work done. To be honest I wanted to take the first option so bad and just walk away but I knew it would cause more drama then I wanted.

"Okay let's talk,"I shut the door behind me and sat down in front of the desk.

"Three weeks ago if you shut the door to your office we would have been doing a hell of a lot more than talking in here,"Julian joked and I just kept my face impassive.

"Yeah well who fucked that up" I asked him and his face turned serious also.

"I did. I am so sorry Abbi. My emotions got the best of me,"He tried to explain, but I wasn't going to have it. My emotions were running high that night too, but I didn't go and tell America we had broken up when we hadn't.

"You couldn't handle that I was in control. That I was the one making the decisions for you. That's my job Julian. And like it or not my job directly affects yours,"My voice was raised but not enough to classify as yelling. Yet.

"I was mad Abbi because I thought you were making your decisions as my girlfriend and not as a trainer,"Julian said. I knew he was trying to explain himself but all he was doing was making me madder.

"So are you saying that I am not capable of being your girlfriend and your trainer. Well if that's how you really feel then I guess we won't be getting back together!" I yelled standing up and slamming my hands on my desk.

"Damnit Abbi! Stop putting words in my mouth. I never said you weren't good at your job. And I do want to get together because I love you Abbi Belichick." 

AN: I know you all are going to hate me for yet another cliffhanger! The next chapter will be July 2nd which is a Sunday. BUT if you can get 31 Votes and 11 comments from 11 DIFFERENT readers than I will update on Sunday June 25th.