Klass Act - The Cruiserweight Series
Blurb:
Donovan Klass is in the fight of his life.
A probation officer, he is the son of a seven-time cruiserweight wrestling
champion. He has seen his daughter’s mother and his best friend climb to the
very top of the pro wrestling world. Should he switch careers and become a
wrestler? If he does, can he still be a good father to the daughter he adores
and hold on to the beautiful ballet dancer who loves him?
Chapter 1
A tiny finger poked the mound of bed
covers. “Daddy.”
Donovan loudly groaned under the covers in
response. It is Saturday morning, for Christ’s sake. Weekends are the only time
I can sleep...oh, wait. Avadon is visiting.
Another poke. “Daddy.”
“Nobody here named Daddy,” he sleepily
replied from under the covers.
“Uh, huh! You’re Daddy.”
He peeked out and grinned at Avadon, who
stood beside his bed. “Says who?”
“Mommy.”
Donovan yawned and sat up. “If she says so,
I guess I am.” He glanced at his bedside clock and saw the time was
eight-thirty. “What are you awake so early, baby?”
Avadon made a face. “Not a baby.”
“Oops, Daddy forgot you’re now a big girl.”
“I’m hungry.”
“Already? You ate before I put you to bed
last night,” Donovan kidded.
“That’s a long time!”
“Yes it is, kiddo.” He put Avadon on his
shoulders and headed to the kitchen. “Good thing I went to the store and loaded
up on good stuff. What does my princess want to eat?”
“Cereal.”
“You’re in luck. I have a variety waiting
for you.” He opened a cupboard door. “Pick a box, any box.”
Avadon pulled out one and handed it to
Donovan. “This.”
“Good choice.” He gently lifted her from
his shoulders and placed her on the floor. “Go sit at the table and Daddy will
bring you some.”
“Okay.”
She scurried to the table while Donovan
prepared her breakfast. He just set the bowl of cereal and a glass of juice in
front of her when the phone rang. He felt slightly annoyed as he glanced in its
direction.
Who the hell is calling this time of
morning? “Yeah?”
“Rise and shine!” Peter cheerfully said
from the other end.
“Morning to you too, Dad!”
“I’m surprised you’re already awake. When
you lived with me and Kathy after you came back to Florida, someone practically
needed to throw a grenade before you got your ass out of bed.”
“You can thank a hungry four-year-old this
morning.”
“I thought the Hassans had Avadon this
weekend?”
“They were booked at the last minute for a
wrestling convention in Calgary. Ava’s doing shows with Southeast Wrestling all
weekend in Daytona, and I didn’t want Avy at your place since Kathy and Peta
have colds.”
“Yeah, I think I may be getting their damn
bug.”
“How’s life in our old hometown?”
“Florida spoiled me, boy. I forgot
Allentown has some cold winters. Nice place, but I don’t think I’ll be back to
live anytime soon.”
Donovan chuckled. “Now you know why I
finished college in Florida. How did the graduates of your wrestling school
alma mater like your speech?”
“Better than expected. I never considered
myself as a public speaker, but when Ali Junior asked if I would come and say a
few words to the graduates, I couldn’t say no. After all, it was his father who
gave me my start. How’s work?”
“There are days I think helping raise Avy
is easier. I don’t know what some of those kids are thinking when they don’t
obey their judges’ orders.”
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