When Karaia Almonte, a dominican UFC fighter, finds herself alone in a big city without her family, she struggles to stay driven and entertained until she meets Nika Mühl, a rookie in the WNBA for the seattle storm, who is also struggling while tryi...
I woke up to my second alarm, my brain feels foggy and my body worn out. Honestly, I feel like shit today. I don't feel like training today. I feel some tears streaming down my face.
I heard two knocks on my door before my brother comes in, already dressed to leave for the gym, "Damn it's freezing in here" He said, approaching my bed, "You're not getting up?" He taunted and I shock my head, "Yeah I don't think so" He lifted me up on his shoulders and walked out of the room. He sat me down at the breakfast bar while he made me something to eat, "Here ya go" He said, sliding down a plate with a toast, scrambled eggs and a side of strawberries.
I ate my meal peacefully while Eddie washed the dishes. I watched him get my meds and a cup of water, "Take this" He demanded, handing me my pill. I swallowed it and opened my mouth to prove him.
"Well since you don't feel good today I guess I'll go by myself to the gym. Text me if you need anything" He kissed my forehead before retiring from the room.
He left and I stayed sat down, feeling completely useless because I couldn't get up from my chair. I was completely drained and all I wanted to do was bury myself in my bed. I rested on the countertops and fell asleep.
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10:30 a.m
"I'm home" Eddie yelled out as he walked in the apartment, "You still there?" He said gently as he noticed me staring down at the marble black countertops of the breakfast bar, crying quietly. He sped walked in my direction, "Hey, hey, everything's gon' be fine" He reassured, wrapping his arms around me, "K you gotta take a deep breath" He demanded and I did as told, "Let's get you all cleaned up" He said, picking me up from the chair and taking me to the bathroom, sitting me on the sink, "You better shower" He warned, leaving me alone in the bathroom.
It took me a few minutes to get myself to get in the shower. I got it done and changed into a cozy set of cotton pajamas. It barely was eleven in the morning and I already knew there was a long day ahead of me.
I sat on the couch, trying not to stare at anything. I tried being productive to help me feel better, I had opened up a book but I couldn't get myself to read past the first sentence. I hated feeling like this, I shouldn't have stopped taking my meds on the first place. Eddie was cooking in the kitchen, he had left me alone after I told him to do so, I don't wanna talk to anyone and he knows it.
I saw my phone turn on, revealing many messages from Nika. I didn't reply or open our chat, I just sat there scrolling to the notifications my phone displayed.
@nikamuhl
hey how you doing? I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable
