LOGINLeia Welsh, the ex-ice hockey pro turned college student overnight, is faced with a life-altering decision after a career-ending injury, or so everyone thinks. Offered the chance to coach the men's hockey team, Leia must prove herself to a bunch of rowdy childish men who probably only listen to Taylor Swift. Especially Kohl Warren, the junior player with a major sexual issues with her. Amidst the chaos of college hormones and hockey sticks flying everywhere, Leia and Kohl form an unlikely bond. Can they put aside their differences and win the big game? Or will their egos clash and ruin it all?
View More“Gimana, Abra, enak nggak sup iganya?” suara Riani mengisi ruang makan.
Serayu melirik suaminya yang menjawab singkat, “Enak,” sambil tetap makan. Senyum puas muncul di wajah sang mertua, senyum yang sudah sering Serayu lihat, tapi tak pernah terasa hangat. Abra merangkul bahu Serayu dengan santai. Sentuhan itu membuatnya kaku, bukan karena tidak nyaman, tapi karena ia tahu mata Riani sudah memperhatikan. Dan benar saja, tatapan tajam itu langsung menusuk, seolah menilai bahwa Serayu tak pantas berada di sana. “Ini masakan Aileen,” ucap Riani tiba-tiba. Nama itu menghantam Serayu lebih kuat daripada nada suara yang mengatakannya. Abra tersedak spontan dan saat Serayu hendak memberinya air, Riani menepis tangannya seolah ia hanya gangguan. Sang mertua yang kemudian menyodorkan gelas pada Abra, membuat batas antara mereka semakin jelas, bahwa Serayu tetap orang luar. “Aileen mampir tadi. Sekarang dia pindah tugas ke sini,” lanjut Riani. “Tambah cantik, pintar, karirnya bagus… harusnya dulu kamu sabar nunggu dia S2.” Ucapan itu menusuk, bukan karena Serayu cemburu, tetapi karena ia sudah terlalu sering dibandingkan dengan perempuan yang bahkan belum pernah ia temui. Abra menahan ibunya dengan satu kata, “Mama.” Saat itu juga Serayu tahu makan siang itu sudah berakhir untuknya. “Kenapa, Abra? Nyatanya, sampai detik ini Mama memang tidak pernah merestui pernikahan kalian,” ujar Riani tanpa ragu. Ia menatap Serayu dengan tajam, seperti bagaimana ia selalu menatap menantunya itu. “Ma, sudahlah.” Abra mulai kesal, tapi masih menahan diri. Sementara Serayu, ia hanya bisa menundukkan kepalanya. Ia tahu, ia hanyalah koas dari keluarga sederhana yang masuk rumah sakit itu lewat beasiswa. Hidupnya berubah sejak kecelakaan kecil dengan mobil milik Abra, dokter bedah muda yang arogan dan pewaris rumah sakit. Berniat bertanggung jawab, Serayu menyadari jumlah uang yang dikeluarkan untuk memperbaiki mobil itu cukup besar. Hingga akhirnya, tawaran pernikahan kontrak muncul dari Abra sebagai jalan keluar. Serayu sudah menolaknya, tapi keadaan keluarganya yang serba kekurangan memaksanya menerima. Tak ada yang tahu perjanjian itu, termasuk Riani, yang sejak awal menolaknya. Serayu terlalu “biasa” untuk keluarga besar itu. Apa pun yang Serayu lakukan selalu tampak salah di mata Riani. Bahkan hal sekecil menaruh gelas pun bisa menjadi alasan untuk merendahkannya. “Abra, sampai kapan kamu mau dibutakan oleh istri kecilmu itu? Dia ini hanya mengincar hartamu, memanfaatkan popularitasmu di dunia kedokteran!” seru Riani tak tahan lagi. Tatapannya kembali terarah pada Serayu. “Kamu ini dari keluarga miskin, modal beasiswa, harusnya kamu sadar diri.” Serayu kembali menunduk, tak tahu harus merespon dengan kalimat apa. Ia tahu, pernikahan ini hanya di atas kertas, tapi apa yang ibu mertuanya katakan tentang latar belakang keluarganya benar-benar meluikai hatinya. “Ibu Riani, saya memang dari keluarga miskin, tapi saya nggak pernah punya niatan buruk pada Mas Abra dan keluarga,” lirih Serayu berusaha membela diri. Awalnya, ketika menerima perlakuan buruk dari sang ibu mertua, Serayu tak ingin ambil pusing. Ia hanya perlu bertahan hingga kontrak pernikahannya dengan Abra berakhir. Namun lama-kelamaan, ibu mertuanya semakin keterlaluan. “Di dunia ini tidak ada maling yang mengaku, Serayu! Saya nggak tahu, apa yang sudah kamu perbuat sampai bisa mencuci otak anak saya dan berani melawan ibunya sendiri,” cibir Riani tanpa perasaan. Serayu meremas ujung bajunya di bawah meja. Tatapannya terarah ke arah Riani dengan penuh rasa tidak terima. Abra yang melihat ekspresi Serayu langsung mengulurkan tangannya untuk menggenggam tangan istrinya di bawah meja. Seolah memberi instruksi untuk tidak lagi membalas ucapan ibunya agar suasana tidak semakin keruh. “Sejak awal semua sudah berjalan lancar. Abra hanya tinggal menunggu waktu untuk menikah dengan Aileen, tapi tiba-tiba kamu muncul dan mengacaukan semuanya. Seharusnya kamu nggak usah menampakkan diri di hidup anak saya,” lanjut Riani seolah masih belum puas menyudutkan sang menantu. “Ma, dari awal Abra memang nggak ingin menikah dengan Alieen,” sahut Abra menyanggah. “Iya karena perempuan ini lebih dulu mencuci otakmu, Abra!” seru Riani makin kesal. Serayu makin merasa kesal. Ia tahu, tiap kali kejadian seperti ini datang, Abra memang berusaha membelanya. Entah apa motif sebenarnya, setidaknya Serayu sedikit merasa terbantu meskipun rasanya juga percuma karena ibu mertuanya itu sama sekali tak bisa dibantah. Jika saja Abra bersikap abai, mungkin hidup Serayu akan semakin terasa terperosok. Sudah terjebak dalam pernikahan kontrak, masih juga ditindas di keluarga suaminya tanpa pembelaan sedikitpun. “Sudahlah, Abra antar Mama pulang,” kata Abra pasrah. Ia berdiri dan bersiap untuk pergi dari ruang makan. “Kamu benar-benar berubah semenjak menikah dengannya,” tuduh Riani dengan nada dingin. Abra tidak menanggapi, hanya menghela napas lalu menoleh pada istrinya. “Masuklah dulu, Saya akan antar Mama pulang,” titahnya berbisik, meminta Serayu masuk ke dalam kamar. Serayu menurut, tapi belum genap langkahnya tiba-tiba suara Riani membelah keheningan. “Ceraikan Serayu, Abra!”Leia WelshThree Years Later! I turn to the side, glancing at my reflection in the floor-length mirror. A soft smile spreads across my lips as I take in the sight of myself—four months in, and I'm showing so much already. My belly is swollen, round and firm, and my breasts feel heavier, straining against the thin material of my white dress. It's a simple dress, but it hugs me in all the right places, and for a moment, I feel beautiful. My gaze shifts to the ring on my finger, glimmering in the light. A warm feeling spreads through me, wrapping around my heart like a cozy blanket. The large emerald stone set in a delicate, floral band never fails to make me smile. It's more than just a ring; it's a promise, a beautiful reminder of how far we've come. I remember the first time Kohl kissed me—the way his lips felt soft and sweet against mine, his scent filling my senses like my favorite cologne. How is it possible that I never want to be without him? I've never been the kind of girl
Kohl WarrenTwo years later.I stand a few paces away, taking in the scene before me. The air is fresh, filled with the earthy scent of damp grass and the faint sweetness of blooming wildflowers. Leia sinks down onto her knees, the patchy wet grass squelching beneath her as the moisture seeps into her dark black leggings. She places her hands on her thighs, fingers splayed out like she's grounding herself, and closes her eyes, inhaling deeply.I can see her shoulders relax a little with each breath in, and I wish I could reach out and comfort her. But I know this moment is hers, a private conversation with the past, so I quietly stand by and watch. The sunlight bathes her in a golden glow, making her black hair shimmer like fresh ink. She had trimmed it months ago, but those soft curls still cascade down her back, brushing against her waist.When she finally opens her eyes, the sun catches in her emerald irises, making them sparkle with a mix of hope and sorrow."Hi, Mom," she whisper
I haven't really had a chance to talk to Leia much today, just some casual 'hey's' here and there, but it's driving me crazy. I can't stop thinking about why she didn't tell them how terrible that cup was. I wanted to be by her side when Reese hilariously shot gramps with a nerf gun bullet. I wanted to be close enough to catch a whiff of her scent and tell her how beautiful she looked. I hastily throw on my long gray winter coat and head downstairs, eager to get outside. Without anyone noticing, I slip through the doors and feel the cold air hit me. The snow is falling gently, but I pay no mind as I walk down the street, my thoughts consumed by Leia. Only her. And damn it, I completely forgot to give her the gift I have tucked away in my jean pockets. I had planned to give it to her on her birthday, but something held me back. Maybe it was the fear of having my heart broken. And then today, I couldn't give it to her, because she's going to break my heart. "Hey, slow down, you wa
He told me he loved me, and I couldn't bring myself to say it back. It's not that I don't love him too, but the words just couldn't come out. My heart was pounding all night, and I couldn't sleep a wink. I kept wondering if I should sneak into his room and tell him, but my body wouldn't let me. I'm awful. I hear a gentle knock on the door, and in walks Margret, looking stylish with her one-sided braid and black loose dress. She sits on the bed, concern written all over her face. "Did you two have a fight? Kohl was so quiet last night," she asks, making me feel guilty as I sit up because I'm the reason why he was so quiet, I'm the problem."He told me he loved me," I confess in a whisper as the words just come out of my mouth without thinking. Margret lights up with joy, then her expression shifts to worry when she sees my lack of enthusiasm. "You don't feel the same way?" she questions. I feel safe opening up to her, even though it's strange considering she's Warren's mom. She t
I let out a loud sigh as I finally finish all my classes, Ari and I trudge into the student union, the fluorescent lights glaring overhead and the smell of burnt coffee assaulting our noses. I groan, looking over at Ari with a yawn. "Ah, the joys of college dining," I mutter, staring at the other
Am I nervous? Oh, you bet your bottom dollar I am. My palms are sweaty, my heart is racing, and I can feel a cold sweat breaking out on my forehead. I've never actually seen the principal in the flesh before, but let me tell you, the stories about him are enough to make anyone pee their pants.
I wake up feeling like I got hit by a truck, rubbing my temples to alleviate the throbbing pain. Blinking away the fog in my eyes, I discover Ari snoozing on top of me, while Henson is passed out on the floor. Typical. "GOOD MORNING, USA!" I shout, clapping my hands together loudly. Ari falls o
I don't know why the hell this random girl came up to me and started kissing me but to hell with it because damn I'm getting semi-hard by the way her tongue is fighting mine. I just finished a quickie upstairs, but this kiss is like a damn revelation. She smells like strawberries, and it's mess












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