Striking Heat

Finally! I’ve been called up to play professional soccer.

The Tampa Bay Blaze is a newly created National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. And in a bold move the new owner not only drafted me, but also made me captain.

The trouble is the city of Tampa is not thrilled to have a second NWSL team in Florida. Especially one with a bunch of players that no one has ever heard of.

But I’m determined to make it work and wow the city.

My boldness catches the attention of Tampa Bay Times sports reporter, Danny Taylor, who challenges me from the start. Causing some sparks to fly in the Press Room.

Which leads to him covering me. The more time we spend together, the more heat that grows between us.

But a flame like ours has to be hidden. Doesn’t it?