Wings of Love by Jeanette Skutinik

when school is done,” Angie
said.  “It has been hard to juggle my work and school
plus his hockey schedule.”  She rubbed Joey’s back as she
smiled up at him.
    “You can play nurse with me anytime,” teased
Joey.  “I never lack injuries.”
    “Maybe I’ll just have to go with you on the
road so I can take good care of you,” she teased.
    Joey rolled his eyes.  “We’ll see
about that.”
    Amy realized that it would not be easy for
Angie as she dated Joey.  With him on the road as much as
he was it could put a strain on their relationship.  Was
Joey ready to give up all the partying and women for Angie? Only
time would tell. 
    “Well, I am going to call it a
night.”  Amy helped them put the game
away.  “It was really nice to see you again, Angie.”
    Amy went up to bed and read The
Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough.  She heard Joey as
he came upstairs to go to bed. 
    “Joey?”  Amy called out as he
walked past her room.
    “You’re still up?”  Joey peeked in
the doorway.
    “I just wanted to let you know I had a good
time tonight.  I like Angie.  She is just as
beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.”
    “Yes, I think she is the total
package.”  Joey leaned against the wall. “Night Amy.”
    “Good night Joey.”  Amy shut her
lamp off and rolled over.  She smiled as she dozed off
thinking of Adam.
     
    ***
    Amy was bundled up in her parka, hat and
mittens.  She brought a thermos of hot chocolate along
with her to keep warm.  She promised Adam she would come
see his game tonight.  She watched for number twenty-one
to skate out onto the ice.  Her heart swelled with pride
when she saw him as he skated past her.
    As Adam played she could tell how much he
loved the game.  He scored two goals and made three
assists.  Amy yelled the loudest, clapped the hardest and
smiled the biggest for each and every one.  They won the
game 5-1.  She watched Adam as he held his stick up in
celebration.
    Amy sat drinking her hot chocolate while she
watched the zamboni machine and waited for Adam to come out of the
locker room.  She waved at him the moment he exited the
locker room.  He walked towards her carrying his duffle
bag of equipment slung over his shoulder.
    “Hi babe,” he sat the bag down and lifted her
up giving her a bear hug and a kiss.  He placed her down
gently on her feet.  “I am so glad you could make
it.”
    “You played damn good Adam,” Amy looked up at
him beaming.  “I am so proud of you.”
    “Gee, thanks,” Adam brushed off the
compliment.  He picked up his duffle bag
again.  “How about we go to Big Boys for some
dessert?”
    “Okay, I’ll follow you,” she said taking his
hand as they left the arena which had almost emptied out.
    Amy followed his truck all the way to the
restaurant.   I Just Wanna Be Your Everything  by Andy Gibb played on the
radio.  She smiled as the lyrics described exactly how
she felt.  She parked her car next to his truck and
reached for her purse.  She locked the car then walked
over towards Adam. 
    Adam greeted her with a kiss while softly
caressing her back.  “I missed you babe.”  He
reached for her hand and squeezed it.
    “Not as much as I missed you,” she swung her
arm back and forth with his until they entered the
restaurant. 
    The hostess led them to a table and seated
them.  Amy looked over the menu then waited to see what
Adam was going to get until making her final decision.
    “I think I will have the hot fudge brownie
delight and a cup of coffee.”  Adam told the waitress as
she jotted it down on her tablet. 
    “I’ll have the same.”  Amy handed
her the menu back.  “How is school going?”
    “I am doing great.  I’m at the top
of my class in all subjects,” Adam smiled proudly.  “I
could not have done it without you.”
    “Give yourself some credit.  You’ve
worked hard and studied even harder,” Amy said.
    “Well,