All Chapters of Choose Me Too Late: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Nihan had barely started her first day with the Blizzards Wipers, and she had already called their star player an obnoxious asshole.“I’m sorry about that,” Ivy said as they settled inside her office. “Calix is kind of…”“…an obnoxious asshole?” Nihan finished before she could stop herself.Her eyes widened, and she quickly covered her mouth.It was her first day. She couldn’t believe she had already insulted the team’s star player.A soft chuckle escaped Ivy.“Sorry,” Nihan muttered. “I should really control myself.”Ivy shook her head, still amused. “No, it’s okay. I understand you completely. A lot of people think that way about Calix. I just haven’t met anyone who said it so honestly.”Nihan’s cheeks warmed. “Is he really like that? Or was that just a bad moment?”Ivy let out a small laugh.“Oh, honey. That was actually a good day.”Nihan stared at her.That was Calix on a good day?“What have you heard about him?” Ivy suddenly asked.She set aside a stack of paperwork and folded

“Damn, you’re really good at this,” Raven groaned, his voice low and satisfied as Nihan worked carefully over his knee, easing the stiffness that had settled there overnight.“I find it hard to believe this is your first time working as a sports team physical therapist. You’re a natural.”A small smile touched Nihan’s lips.“I’ve been doing this for my dad for years,” she said, keeping her hands steady as she applied the right amount of pressure. “My coworkers usually come to me too whenever something hurts. I guess I just got better with time.”Even though she had never landed a job that matched her degree, she had always found ways to use what she knew. She had helped Myta, the janitor with chronic back pain, her landlady, who insisted on lifting things twice her weight, and even the fruit vendor down the street who refused to rest his shoulders.Helping people had always felt natural to her.“Well, you’re all done,” she said, giving Raven’s knee a light pat. “We don’t want to overs

Nihan knew she shouldn't look at Kester's Instagram.She also knew she was going to look anyway.Her phone was already in her hand when Myta's message appeared.Myta: For your own sanity, don't lurk on your ex-boyfriend's Instagram.Nihan frowned.Nihan: Now I'm curious. You shouldn't have told me.Myta: You would've seen it anyway. Unfollow the motherfucker already.Nihan sighed and stared at the screen.She really shouldn't check.Nothing good ever came from looking at an ex's social media.But curiosity won.She opened Instagram.She didn't even have to search for Kester.His newest post appeared immediately.Nihan's fingers stopped moving.It was a photo of Kester and Ravena at the beach.Kester was shirtless, wearing the expensive swim trunks Nihan had bought him two summers ago.The same pair he had insisted on getting even though he couldn't afford them at the time.Ravena stood beside him in a matching bikini, his arm wrapped around her waist.Behind them was clear blue water,

Nihan had dealt with difficult athletes before, but she had never met anyone who could make a simple drink order feel like a personal battle.She stood at the counter of Aurum, staring at the ridiculous list of ingredients displayed on the screen.An extra-large caramel frappuccino.Two shots of espresso.Sugar-free vanilla syrup.Hazelnut syrup.Strawberry syrup.Whipped cream.Chocolate sprinkles.The order alone looked like it could cause a medical problem.“Can you maybe put in a discount?” Nihan asked the cashier.The young woman behind the counter looked at her without much interest. One eyebrow lifted as she continued chewing her gum.“Why would I do that?”Nihan quickly showed her employee ID.“The Blizzards Wipers are sponsored by this franchise, right? I heard players can get drinks here.”The cashier glanced at the ID before looking back at her.“Right. But you’re not a player.”“The drink is for Calix Godwin.”The moment she heard the name, the cashier looked at the compli

Nihan smiled when she remembered Mr. Wallace’s reaction after receiving the almond donut.After Calix refused to even touch it, she immediately thought of the older staff member.She had met Mr. Wallace during her second week with the Blizzards Wipers. At the time, she had gotten completely lost while searching for the equipment room. Instead of simply pointing her in the right direction, he had personally guided her through the entire facility while carrying a mop bucket and proudly telling her stories about his grandchildren.He talked about them often.He worked extra shifts so he could give them small treats whenever possible.It reminded Nihan too much of home.Her smile slowly faded.That was exactly why she could not afford to fail.She looked down at the care plans spread across the desk. Almost every player already had one prepared.Almost.Two folders remained unfinished.Kester’s folder sat untouched on the side.She still was not ready to open it.Her eyes moved toward the