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It wasn’t that big of a deal, people tended to over analyze them all the time. Tobin liked playing soccer but hated the spotlight, which was something peculiar about the athlete. You’d think by the age of 28 she’d be accustomed to the massive social media following and the random pictures taken of her.
The truth is that she wasn’t, it was a burden for her. She liked being a role model, she enjoyed playing, she enjoyed winning tournaments and representing her country. She didn’t enjoy the lack of privacy, specially when it came to days like this one in particular.
“I don’t know what the big deal is Tobin...” Ashlyn said as she looked through Tobin’s closet. “It will be announced later even if you don’t like it.”
“That doesn’t make me automatically have to be okay with it.”
“Don’t pout, you are 28 and will be engaged soon. Now turn that smile upside down, Pinoe told me that Chris was getting anxious.”
“Chris always gets anxious when it comes to dates like this one. She still gets anxious in normal dates.” Tobin chuckled. The Utah player was usually calm and collected, often a role model of how to deal wit stressful situations. Except when it came to their relationship, that made them both as nervous as a World Cup or Olympics final.
“Why? You guys have been together since college, at this point we were all wondering if it was a choice you two had made not getting married.” It was true there were bets around the USWNT and their respective clubs too all wondering when the couple was going to tie the knot.
“It wasn’t legal before Ash.” Tobin rolled her eyes, they could give them a break. Sure they had been together for over 10 years but people waited sometimes more to get engaged, right?
“It has been legal for a long time Heath, don’t use that as an excuse because it doesn’t work on me.”
“Do you think Chris will like it?” Tobin asked as she held open a ring box with a simple engagement ring, it didn’t sport a diamond but an emerald.
“Remind me again why you chose not to use a diamond.”
“Chris doesn’t deserve something common, she is too special for a normal diamond ring. Besides one of the things I love about her are her eyes, this is the closest I could get to a gemstone that was that color.”
“You are a sap, I can’t understand why people assume you are a stud when you are clearly whipped by this woman.”
Tobin scoffed. “Like you are one to talk.”
“I’m nowhere near as bad as you Tobs, sorry but there is no thing Christen could ask that would make you say no.” It was something Tobin couldn’t deny, but she wasn’t about to admit it.
“We could wait and tell the world after we are married and have kids.” The nerves were winning her over, it was going to be a big deal. She didn’t want it to be a big deal, it was something for her and Christen to treasure and she hoped there wasn’t a need to broadcast it to the world. But they were athletes, superstars, people wanted to know for some unknown reason to Tobin.
“You could and at this point even fans would be like oh they got married and have kids now, and wouldn’t be surprised.” Ashlyn joked.
“Now you’re just being mean.”
“I’m sorry Tobin. Now be a woman and get out of here to get your ass engaged. This bitch will be waiting to make the announcement official.”
“We still have to tell Chris about it before hand.” As much as she wanted to be free in public with her relationship it was up to both of them to tell the world.
“Tobin, I’m sure Christen won’t mind. Besides you think we are stupid enough to think about upsetting Pressi on her engagement day? We have Ali, Alex, Becky and Julie with us.”
“Yeah but Kelley, Sonnet, Pinoe, Lindsey, Rose and you are there too.” Tobin knew they would all behave, Mal was there too and would make sure nothing went bad for Christen. The girl adored the winger and if the team had a soft spot for Chris they had a bigger soft spot for Mal.
“It will be fine Tobin. The only thing you have to do is try not to stumble through your words.”
“You and I know that isn’t possible.” Tobin said with a chuckle, words weren’t really her thing. She was much better at showing people she loved them with actions.
“Yes but as your best friend I must try to reassure you about this things.”
Tobin smiled at Ashlyn one more time and straighten the tie she was wearing putting the velvet box on pocket. “Thanks Ash. Wish me luck.”
“Like you need it. Go get your woman, try not to cry too much.”
You are the best thing that could ever had happened to me Christen Annemarie Press. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. You are God’s greatest blessing, and as such I’m happy to know that I will be able to call you my wife.